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-THE NEW. YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 1397. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. Detnaenen naan AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON CITY. APPOINTHENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS, BUSINESS IN THE ONITED STATES SENATE. Extra Compensation Granted to the Printing Superintendent and Assstants. PROCEEDINGS YH IN THE N. Y, LEGISLATURE. ‘The Bills Relative to Railroad Consolidation ” and Foreign Bank Notes Passed by the Assembly, THE TRIAL OF SPRING FOR THE DOUBLE MURDER IN PHILADELPHIA, &e., &e., &. From Washington. APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE. “SPROLAL CORABSPONDENCE OF TUB NEW YORK MXERALD, Wasninctoy, March 23—9 P.M. I send you the following official information with re- gard to appointments by the President, with the advice -and consent of the Senate:— Alexander F, Bell to be Register of the Land Office at Tonia, Michigan, vice Louis S. Lovell, removed. Frederick A. Hall to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Jonia, Mich,, vice Stephen P. Page, removed. Fhenezer Warren to be Register of the Land Office at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., vice Richard Butler, removed. William A. Pratt to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Savlt Ste. Marie, Mich., vice Joseph V. Brown, removed. William M. Fenton to be Register of the Land Office at Geneee, M!ch , vice Cornelius Rosevelt, removed. Thomes 8. Atlee to be Register of the Land Office at Kalamacoo, Mich., vice David P. Webster, removed, Lawrence Vandewater to be Receiver of Public ‘Moneys at Kalamazoo, Mich., vice John M. Edwards, re- moved. James Long to be Register of the Land Office at Chicago, Illinois, vice Alfred Cowles, whose commission has expired. Michael G. Dale to be Register of the Land Office at Edwardaville, Ill., vice Mathew Gillispie, commission expired. BobertC. Wilson to be Receiver of Public Moneys at Palestine, Ulinois, vice Jesse K. Dubois, commission expired Christophor Carson to be Indian Agent in New Mexico, ‘to fill a vacancy. Joseph M. Garrison to be Indian Agent in Oregon, to Hl a vacancy. Richari P. Hammond to be Collector at San Francisco, vice Beverly Saunders, removed. Homilton Stuart to be Collector of the district of Texas, vice W. R. Smith, removed. Paul Arnau to be Collector at St. Augustine, Florida, vice Johu M. Hanson, removed. x. YZ MORE APPOINTMENTS AND CONFIRMATIONS—TH SENATE—THE CENSUS BUREAU—A WISCONSIN MAN POSTZD—THE PRESIDENT’S RECEPTIONS, ETC. FROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. ‘Warnmarton, March 23, 1853. ‘The following nominations were to-day confirmed by ‘the Senate:— Hon, Hug’ J. Anderson, of Maine, as Commissioner of Customs. Richa:d P. Hammond, as Collector, and Phillp A. Roach, Appraiser, at San Francisco. Henry Wilton, Marshal of Hlinois. : The President has cominated Nathaniel Hawthorne as United States Consul at Liverpool; Thomas P. Pierce, (a distant relative of the President,) Postmaster at Hills- dorough, N. H, and Benjamin Jacksisay, Indian Agent, Choctaw Agency. The Secate will probably adjourn finally en Monday. The Census Bureau is about being reorganized. Its clerical force is to be increased to about forty by rein- - statements and perhaps new appointments. G. W. Featherstonhaugh has poated a Mr. Faton, o Wisconsin, because he did not resent a cowhiding, kc All sorts of harsh epithets are applied to Mr. E. ‘The Washington papers say that President Pierce's last public reception, for the present, will take place to mor- tow night. UNITED STATES SENATE. EXTRA SESSION. Wasunctox, March 23, 1853. EXTRA COMPENSATION FOR TIL: SUPERINTENDENT OF PRINT” ING, ETC. ‘The Senate proceeded to the consideration of Mr. Ham. lin’s resolution, that the same extra compensation be al- lowed to the Superintendent of Printing, and ‘the clerks and measengers under him, as is paid, by the resolution of the Senato, to the other clerks and messengers of a simi- lar grade. fr. Stuart, (dem.) of Mich , moved to strike out the Superintendent, but the motion did not prevail. Lic. Docs (dom.), of lowa, offered aa smondment pro- viding that no extra’ compensation shall hereafter bo al- lowed to any one, out of the contingent fund of the Senate. Mr. Bancer (whig), of N. C., approved of extra compen- ention. [t made employes more prompt, and was ex- d by them, and he appealed to the Senator to with- raw the amendment. What would it avail, if the Senate should hereafter think proper to vote the usual extra compensation ? Mr. Dons replied it had been repeatedly said, “this is the last time we will vote the extra,” yet the system still went on He said he was sick of it. He had been beset and bedeviled hy men, women and children, even at a late hour of night, to support such allowances. (Laughter. ) ‘The abuse, however, grown so lange as to fall by its own weight. and he was glad of it. Mr. Bapcer. made an appeal to the Senator for the last time, end ovGe, amidst laughter, withdrew his amendment. Mr. Broapneap (dem.), of Pa., said over $28,000 for ‘extras was voted during’ last session, and he was opposed to so large an expenditure Mr. Cuast: (free soil), of Ohio, with a view of termin: ing the abuse, offered a proviso, that hereafter no al ance of any kind, beyond the regular compensation, shal ‘be made to any officer of the Senate. . Mr. Bancun moved an amendment, namely, “unless he Senate.” (Laughter.} 3, (dem ) of Iil., regarded the system as an intolerable abuse, and thought the Senate should now give notico, it would no longer be tolerated. Mr. Dovca of Iowa, hoped the amendment would pro- vail, notwithstanding he bad withdrawn his at the in- stance of the Senator from North Carona, whose appeal it was impossible to resist. In return his friend, for once, should yield to him in this small matter. Mr. Banxs said nothing would give him groater plea eure, but it must be done in the proper place andin the right way, and he begged the Senator tofall back on the qloriots position which he occupied ao little while ago. Laughte: Cire Donde was aatisfed good would grow out of the amendment. ‘ Mr. Burcirr, (dem.) of Iowa, thought the Senator from Ohio was co: reet in offering the amendment, Extra com- Pensation was at first consigercd trifling, but like other nefarious systems it bad grown. The socretary, whore ealaty is $8,000, received $500 extra; another officer, with a salary of $1,500. the game ext Another, whose salary is $1,800, $260 extra. Clerks, at salaries of $1,600, recnived $260 extra each, and employes receiving $300 or $100, had alvo $250 extra. This for short as well as | sions. Even the gate-keeper, remote from the Capito got the extra The Senate bad reached a point where t abuse should be checked. If the employes are not satis: fied with their regular salaries, there are plenty of well qualified gentlemen who would be glad to tuke their places in fifteen minutes. (Langhter. is After further debate, Mr. Bances's, amendment was disagreed to, by—yeas, 4; nays, 81; and Mr. Cuase’s was adopted by 34 to Fa ‘ax follow: ‘f ‘vas—Mosere. Adams, Atchison, Atherton, Bayard, Benjamin, ‘ht, Brodhead, Chase, Dodge of Wi-consin, Dodge ‘of ‘fowa, Douglas, Rvans, Everett, Fish, Fitzpat: rick, Hamlin, Houston, Hunter, James, ‘Jones of Iowa, Mallory, Mason, Morton, Norris. Sebastian, Seward, Shields, Smith, Soulé, Stuart, Sumner, Thompson of Ken- tucky, Toacey, and Weller. Nays—Measts. Badger, Borland, and Cooper. ‘Tho resolution thus amended was adopted. EXTRA COMPENSATION NOT GRANTED TO MR. HEALER. Mr. Sum.vs (dem. ) of IH , called up his rerolution to pay Robert Beale, late sergeant-at arms, his salary for the residue of the present year. Mr. Pent Cen.) of Ga, said the resolution did not propose to pay an aficer for rendering sorvice, but a man whom the Senate dircharged. They might as well establich a rule t for years hereafter. when s man is discharged, he shall be paid for doing nothing. He did not see with what consistency the Senator from Illinois could introduce such a resolution after the vote he had given to day. Mr. Samos said the former resolution bef age extra pay to officers of the Senate, and his to Mr. Beale, who, it ie known, Cte, eye So he was inconsistent. 4 ‘The revolution ote tate 17 to 16, Alter am executive sesalon the Senate adjourned. e Events tn Albany. FINAL PASSAGE OF THE RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION BILL—GREAT BXOITEMENT—-TUE EIGUTRENTH WARD TO BE DIVIDED, ETC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Aunany, March 23, 1853, ‘The Railroad Consolidation bill passed the House to- day, ju the precise shape it came from the Senate, The struggle wana hard one. No measure has been resisted with more determination, because it is supposed that it ‘will prevent the building of an air line road, and as it will break down all competition. The whole management will now be placed in the hands of Mr. Corning, as President of the consolidated companies. Some of the Opponents have thought of consulting the Governor on the subject of a veto. The bill to divide the Eighteenth ward of the city of New York alco passed the Houre. ‘There was a little sparring in the Senate upon the ques- tion whether the’State is bankrupt or not. It is openly aaa that the State is unable to pay its debt as it falls ue. The amendments of the constitution will be under dis- cussion again to-morrow in the Senate. The Union Col- lege affair will follow, and the tax and toll bill will con- sume the remainder of tho session Ww. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate; Aupany, March 23, 1953. THR EMIGRATION BILL. A petition was presented from the mechanics of New York, aguinst the Emigration bill. BILIS ORDERED TO A THIRD READING. The Maspeth avenue bill was ordered to a third reading. Also, tho bill relative to the conveyance made by the Dutch church corner of Green and Houston streets. Also, the bill for the incorporation and regulation of telegraphic companies Also, the bill amending the charter of thgGenoral Ocean ‘teamship Com any. ‘Aso, the vill allowing the Second street Methodist chureh, of New York, to hold lands for cemetery pur. poses. PROPOSED QUARANTINE AT SANDY HOOK. A report was received from the Commissioners of the Land Office relative to the purchase of a quarantine site at Sandy Hook. THE GENERAL RAILWAY LAW, ETC. Mr. Bancocx reported a bill to amend the General Rail- way law, in reference to the appointments of commis- sioners. Also, to authorize Buffalo to loan its credit to the Buf- falo and Pittsburg Railroad. BILL PASSED IN COMMITTEE. The Committee of the Whole passed the bill providing for a bridge across the west branch of the Hudson, in Warren county. @ same committee passed the bill for the relief of Ellas Stillwell and Benjamin Smith. This, as being the first case in which the Canajobarie relief claim is involved, drew out a long debate, ‘THE IMPROVEMENT OP AUSADIE RIVER. ‘The Committee of the Wholo considered the bill for the imprevement of the Aussble river. Mr. Taner (whig) defended the bill, as one of those mea- sures which tended to the advancement of that part of the State, which only needed wise and Hberal legislation to display its resourcer, so abundant and so valuable, It reached a country not yet opened, and ene which, when developed, will give its tribute of traffic to the Northern canal to an extent which will augment the revenues of the State. Mr. Rocers (dem.) advocated the bill. Mr. Wricat (whig) illustrated the advantages of the bill by reference to the vast lumber trade which had arisen from the improvement of the Racquet river. Mr. Cornu, (dem.)—Can the Senator from the Four- teenth inform us from whence the money can be derived? Mr. C. would be glad to vote for the bill. Mr. Wiiuams whig) wished to know when that time was to arrive when the debts of the State were to be con- sidered as all paid? Mr. Wricnt—As it is announced {n several quarters that the State of New York is neat bankruptey, tho time of being out of debt must be very remete. Mr. Pierce (det it is mecessary to be just before we are generous. The State must first pay its public ser- yants. Such sprepneiations as are designated in this bill must take their turn. ‘The debate was continued tiil the hour of recess. AFTERNOON SESSION. THE YOREIGN RANK NOTR BILL. The Asrembly bill in relation to the cireulation of foreign bank notes was immediately ordered to a third read ng, and the bill bad, by consent, a third reading. Mr. Tr (whig) moved to recommit, with instruc- tions to strike out the enacting clause. Thic drew out a Gobate, after which Mr. Piatt moved to lay the bill on the table. Lost. Mr. Cootxy (dem.) said the bill would have tho glori- ous effect of preventing the brokers of Wall street going to Mlinols to bring her vitisted currency hero The hour of adjournment cut off further debate. Assembly. ALBANY, March 23, 1853. BILIS READ AND PASSED. Appropriating $100,000 to enlarge the locks of the Os ‘wego canal, Prescribing the banking powers of the New York Dry Dock Bank. . To divide the Eighteenth ward of New York. To amend the charter of Owego. ‘THE FORRIGN BANK NOTE ACT. The bill to amend the act concerning foreign bark notes was taken up and, after some discussion, passed. It forbids banks in this State to receive or issue foreign bank bills that are at a greater discount than is fixed for the redemption of notes of banks of this State at their agencies, now one-Ealf per cent. ‘Mr. Straw, (dem.) of N. ¥, said it was a sort of illusion to suppose that legislation could make bank notes good. Nothing could do that except sound basis of gold and silver. Tho design of this bill. however, is very 08 for it prohibits the isue of depreciated foreign Banks notes im thls State. ‘There had been but one pro. per agency to regulate the currency of this country, and Pever could be until a national bank was restored. Mr. Gate, (dem.) of N. ¥.—It regulated the politics of the country, too. Mr. SuaW said the was the best that could be adopted, and yet {t was an illusion—an illusion for which the country thust yet pay. These bills inevitably intco- duce fraeds and confusion into business, and this bill puts foreign notes on the same basis as our own, and gives the bill holder the security of the bank redeomin them. But this security is for the time lav | hes an may be withdrawn at any time within twenty-four hours. ‘The whole banking system is a fraud, and will prove so. There are only two banks ‘nthe State that can redeem their circulation any day. The others would have to sell their assets todo it. He would not have introduced the Dill although it might do good for the day, but for the day only. The whole system must fall at somo time, although this might aid in postponing the catastrophe. The Assembly then tool tlie bill to authorise the L RAILROAD COMPANIES. Mr. Haptty, (dem.) of Seneca, moved to recommit tho Dill, with instructions to amend, by making way fare the same per mile as through fare. Mr. InGatss, (dem.) of Washington, favored the recom- mitment. He could not understand the haste with which this bill is urged through the House. The amend- ments are important ta the protection of the people. We authorize a tremendous monopoly, and we should protect the rights of the people as far as possible Give men power and they -vill use it. Neither public conve- nience nor public policy require the passage of tiis bill, Tt concentrates from thirty to one hundred millions of capital, to be controlled and directed by one mind. The bill was unconstitutional; clearly so, “And yet, why is this consideration scouted? eA there ‘an attempt to prove its constitutionality ? This isa special vaact. ment ona subject which the constitution declares shall be provided for by a general law. Could not consolidation take place under a general law ? Mr. Woon, (whig) of Onondaga, rose to a point of order. ‘The motion was to recommit, aud the gentleman was not speaking to that point. The Sreaxen decided that it was difficult, under the circumstances, to limit the discussion, au the whole merit of the bill was before the Honse. Mr. InGatts continued the discussion of the constitu- tional argument. The constitution is imporative; and an honest judiciary will pronounce against this act, for is in direct conflict with that instrument. It is said a general law eould not reach the special privileges sought to be confirmed. It wasto prevent this conferring of special and peculiar privileges—it was to dostroy this very principle of monopoly—that the constitutional pro- vision was adopted. And for this very reason the Dill ought to be defeated. The effect cf such a consolidation of eapital was to overpower all other corporations, and crush all possible rivalry. Its influence would be irre- sistible. Mr. Besan, (hig) of Washington, had no expectation of changing the views of members, but he must dis- charge his duty in opposing it. The numerous lobby members we have seen here donkeying at the doors shows what influence is at work to push this bill through. He dreaded the consolidation of such an immense ameunt of capital. There was s day when the democra- ey feared this; not that they thought the people corrupt, but because copital had power, and in large masses must be dangerous. The rai!road influence is strong here, and shall we increase its strength? This is placing vast cap!- tal in the bands of a few men, and if they see fit they can exercise it to the injury of the people He under- stood it had been said, should this bill be defeated the railroads would get up a State ticket. This threat had been audaciously uttered in the presence of members of this House. This very arrogant position of the railroad ower was the best of reasons for the defeat of this bill. if the public interests were involved in this bill, it would ‘be obligatory on us not to permit the railroads to con- solidate or not, as they may see fit. Mr. W. Taytor, (whig), of N. Y., hoy the amend- ment would not prevail. Those favor the bill had been charged with having been purch: by the rail- roads—their integrity bas been truly agpersed. Yet ho waa willing ‘the action of every friend of the bill should be scrutinized, and their eharaeters com; those of the opponents of , 80 various motions are to amend, but to dolay and defeat this ill. of Horkimer, concurred in the ar- wit! Mr Loos, (dem ) gumen's in support Of the bill—the reasons given for ite MORNING EDITION---THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1853. ‘Yet these arguments would fully apply to the py gh MY here cannot be business nuot tne cae eee her See ike Ort ie us other roads. It wo ul bay o abet chsage of phre to make this a geveral bill, which would conform to the requirements of the covstitution. bi: not again go into Committee of the hole, and make this amendment? Verkaps all that is sought by this bill could not be attained in it way, but all that {s fairly nee oat all that the public conve- nienee requires, 001 Mr. Grover, (dem.) of N'Y, anid there was an atempt to compel all trains to ne at every station. This certainly could not be. It would be destructive of the rights and convenience of travellers. All roads have way trains arranged to accommodate way travel, and they must have through trains to accommodate through pL It is preposterous to think of abolishing express Mr. Kevnxpy, (whig) of Cayuga, although in favor of cousctidatien hit it famanded, by the interests of the people, that way fare should be repudiated in the law, or way travellers would be oppressed by the company. All feTsons not travelling between Albany and Bultalo would way passengers, and their interests should be eare- fully guaréed. an ir. Burner, (wl of Essex, was am: those who must be placed mip): ban for changing his views. At first he had feared that so large a corporation would be dangerous, but, after careful examination, he had ar- rived at the conviction the bill was right. ‘Moneyed in- stitutions have not the power attributed to them. Thore is no example of a great moneyed corporation which could stand when the Peeipilens of the people were aroused againat it. ‘The United States Bank’ is 6 case in point. Strong as it was, and connected with all the commercial interests of the country, it went down before the breath of popular indignation. instant it was susrected of an attempt to influenes polities, its strength ‘was paralized. So of the deposit banks—the instant they were thought to act politically they were’ destroy So it will be with this railroad corporation. The pees New York are watchful and jealous of improper political influences, and the instant they suspect this corporation to be laying an oppressive hand on them, it would be shorn of its strength. ‘The objeot of this bill was a good one, and, to save the time of the Legislature, he hoped it would pass at once. Mr. Matnurn, (dem.) of Albany, question, but gave way to AEA C OsGoop, (dem.) of Rensselear, who advocated @ bill. Mr. Woon suggested that the proposed amendments, some of whichhe thought favorably of, could be em bodied in a separate bill, and he thought’ it might pas: both houses, Mr. Sr. Joun, (dem.) of N. ¥., renewed the call for the Dresiods axesiane oa ir. isu, (dem. fom; 8, moved to lay the call en the table. Gent ee 41 Pe 2 ” ‘The call for the previous question, jane the bill to a third reading.) was sustained, by 63 to 50. Mr. INGALIS said there was a constitutional provision that no member interested in a question should yote ney it, and he thought those owning railroad stock ebould refrain from Lele by 79 to 34, moved the previous The bill was then follows :— Avvs,—Monars. Al Blauvelt, Burnot, Bush, Cary, enter, Cham hatfield, Clapp, Du- bois, Ellsworth, 1. N. Ely, Ely, Emans Finch, Forsyth, Fulton, Gale, Gifford, D. Gilmore, Glovar, Green, Hi en! om, Hendeo, Hibbard, Hickox, Holloy, Hoyle, Hutchin, y iaron, Jackson, Kearney, Kennédy, ‘Knecland, Mitiajohn, Livingston, Malburn, MoClary, Miller, Noble, Odell, O'Keofe, J. C. Ongood, Patte n, Peraons, Potongill, Peters, J. Reid, Rogers, . Rose, Seating, Sessions, B. Smith, C. Smith, P. Smith, Russoll Smith, S. 8. Smith, Spenker, Ten Eyck, Tempi Weeks, Wedekind Noxs, sere Bushnell, A. H. Gardiner, B. T. Gilmore, Hadley, A. C. B. Hall, Hardin, Hastings, Henders Lawrence, Loomis, Lounsbury, M. . MeBurney, Mo O'Brien, Osborn, L. Orgood, Percins, L, Reed &. B. Skaw,'Spaford, Sprague, D.'B. Taylor, Westovor, W nans— Before the result was announced, Mr. BEMAN expressed, a desire to challenge the votes of all those who sustain: ed the bill, on the ground that they were interested by owning stock, but the patter. was dropped. Mx, Hxxpxs, (whig) §f Livingston, moved a reconsid- eration of the vote just taken. : a Haviey moved to lay that motion on the table. John, Stratten, a Streeter, ‘Thorne, Townsend, ‘Van Alstine, A ‘ebb, Weloh, Whitecomb, Wilson, Wood—79. Amsbry, Beckwith, Boman, Burroughs, all, mn, Holmes, Ingalli Lost. Mr. Hexpre’s motion was then lost, 74 to 30. TILIS PASSED. ‘To establish free schools in the village of Waterloo. To authorize a road through Clinton county. FORWARDING THE BUSINESS. Mr. Gatz, from the select committeo of nine, appointed to forward the business of the House, reported a large number of bills as suitable for reference to select com- mittees to report complete. Recess was then taken. AFTERNOON SESSION. RAM. TRACK IN DIVISION AVENUE. The bill was reported complete authorizing a railroad track in Division avenue, Williamsburg. WILIR INTRODUCED. By Mr. D. B, Taylor—To amend the charter of the Pa: cific Steamship Company. ‘To amend the act relative to steamship companies. BILLS PASSED, To amend the charter of the East River Insurance Company. To amend the charter avd increase the capital of the Williamsburg Water Works. The Ascembly then adjoui The Gardner Trial. ‘Wasarnctox, March 23, 1853. ‘The examipation of Capt. Edward Barry was tesumed this morning. . He described, from peraonal explorations, the whole region of Lagunillas, where Gardver locates his mine. Tt is an extremely mountainous wild, country. ‘the roada leading to it are very bad. They are princl- pally mule paths, and utterly impassable for wheel car- riages. Steam enginos and other mining machinery would havo to be carried on the backs of mules, to do which he thought was impossible, He could find no- thing resembllng a mine; none of the scoria of a mine in the country. Had free access to the records of pre- fects and alcakies, but could find no records vf a silver mine. Understood Dr. Gardner: wes there in the houre of Don Jose Pando, when he and the commissioners were there. Went to Pando's with two commissioners to notify Gardner that the commissionera had arrived, and would be glad to have him show his mine. ‘The Court ruled all conversation with Pando out, as Gardner was not prevent, though the prosecution said they would follow it up by evidence showing that Gard- ner was in an adjoining room and heard it. ‘The Court then adjourned, The Philadeiphia Murder Trial, PumaperPura, March 23, 1859, The trial of Spring still causes excitement. Young Spring ha» been under eross-examination the, whole morning, but nothing important has been elicited con dictory to the evidence in chief. ‘The prisoner watches son closely. and appeara gratified when his voun- rel sueceeds in involving the boy in contradictions on minor points. P. S—The evidence against Arthur Spring, for the com- monwealth, bas closed, with the exception of one witness, to be examined in the morning. The counsel for the pri: soner told him afer the ajournment of the court that his case was bopeless, and advised him to make a confes ssion and throw himself npon the mercy of the Court, to rocure longer time for the preparation of the defence. Fie has no witnesses to offer. New Jersey ETON, March 23, 1853. The Court to day decided not to discharge the attach- ment against Horace H. Day, and required him to give 00 security to appear before the Master and ablde by the decision of the Court. This he did, and was dis- charged from custody. ‘The case of Goodyear versus the Central Railroad, for an infringement of ‘his patent in using spring? of vulcan- ized rubber, made by Day. was argued, and the decision is to be given on the first Monday in May. ‘The Inia Rubber Case 1 1 Scxlous Accident to Dr. Alexander Duncan, Cixcwxan, March 23, 1853. Dr. Alexander Duncan, ex-member of Congre reverely injured by a wagon, loaded with lumber, passing over him rear this city, this morning that his recovery is almost hope’es: From Puerto Cabello. Bostox, March 23, 1853. The schooner Charles Allatrom, from Puerto Cabello Maren 3, reports that the yellow fever still continuetl its ravages among the shipping there, but that it was bealthy on shore. The AlJstrom lost two of her crew while in port, ond the captain’and mate were taken down with it, but recovered. The coffee crop was short, and coffee was quoted at 10 a 10!¢c. 10%. was 80 ‘The British Bark Abcona on Fire; ‘ew Orixans, March 19, 1853. ‘The British bark Abeona, which cleared for Liverpool on the 5th instant, is now lying on fire at the Southwest Pasa. Her cargo consista of bales of cotton and 500 snoks of corn, She will probably be totally destroyed and sunk, Death of the Mayor of Richmond. Ricamoxp, Va., March 23, 1853. Ceneral William Lambert, Meyor of this city, died to- day. Items from Baltimore. Raurimors, March 23, 1863. The Susqnebanna Bridge bid has been again under dis- cussion in the Legislature to-day, on a proposed amend- ment, restricting the company from discriminating against way travel. Paltimore and Ohio Railroad stock sold here to-day at 76. Seven Paltimore city banks have applied to the Legia- lature for mew charters. Jobn i Me has been appointed Pension Agent for Maryland. We have 0 mail beyond Richmond te night. Three New Orleans mails are now due. Lake Brie Ni Dv ition. h 28—4 34 P. M. The steamer America is coming in. She is about five miles off, and the wind is down the lake. Markets: New Ontaans, March 19—Noon. Cotton is brink to-day, and 7000 bales have been sold at full prices. Rio for the week 10,000 bags, at 040. Steck, 90,000 bags. ‘THE CELEBRATED FATHER GAVAZzI| IN NEW YORK. CONCISE RESUME OF HIS EVENTFUL LIFE. War agatast Papacy and the Aldermen. Avery large meeting was held last evening in the Broadway Tabernacle, for the purpose of extending a anitable reception to the celebrated Italian patriot and divine, Father Gavazzi, in accordance with the following call: Broapw. Tanenx act.x.— Wednesday oveni 28, |b 724 ovdlock—The undersigned would | ro invite the friends of oivil and relizious liberty to in the Brogdway Tabernacle, on Wednesday even 2 at 734 o'clonk, for tho purpose of w feoming co the United States ‘Father Gavazzi, the Roman patriot and orator, at which time, after addresses by distinguished speakors, Father Gavaas! will address the audience in the English Ian. ating fact in regard to resent condition o Realy, a partieularly of Rome. te W. 7 Mortimer De Motte, , E, Folix Foresti, Theodore MeNamce, J.B. Sheffield, Wn. Ansor and others, Father Gavarzi was conducted to the platform by some half a dozen clergymen, among whom were Rey. Drs. Cox, Cheever, Fairchild, and Dowling of Philadelphia. When Gavazzi made his appearance, he was received with some faint manifestations of applause by the au- dienee, which was an extremely numerous one. W. W. Chester presided over the meeting, which was opened with prayer by Rey, Dr. Dowling, in which ho specially solicited the blessing of the Omnipotent on all countries from which the light of the Bible is shut out, but parti- cularly on those over which Romanism presides. Mr. W. W. Chester, the Chairman, then explained the object of the meeting, and made the following observa- tions :This meeting has been called by the friends of civil and religious freedom, to welcome to our city the patriot and orator, Signor Gavazzi, who will address you in English, and give some interesting details. Ina com. munity like ours— born as we are on the soil of freedom —no subject can be more interesting than that of lib. erty. We bavo learned from history—its strugyles—its short existenee—and its temporary extinction, and in no country more frequently than in Italy. Oft times would it have emancipated itself, were it notfor the more or- nized power of its beligerent enemy—despotism, In those times might triumbed over right, and the sword settled every controversy. But the times are im; roving, and now a reproof wounds like an arrow, and public opin- ion has more influence than an army—as a proof of this, I would ask, if ihe Mudiai would havo been permitted to live a month in the sixteenth century? Ina work on- titled the ‘Reformation of Italy,” you will find that ex- tirpation was the order of the day, and a person no sooner exhibiied the power of religion in his heart than he was perrecuted tothe death—anything but that could be for- iven—pay, for a few scudi,'a man might purchase the indulgenee to commit the greatest crime. But pure re. Bgion was heresy, and must be crushed. At the begin- ng of the sixteenth century, the eyes of the civilized vorld were turned towards Italy. “It seamed to have awaked from asleep of centuries. “The arts and sciences, which had been buried in the dark ag prang to life— Ta Vinci, Raphael, end a constellation of the brightest geniurea the world has ever known, snatched up the ex pittes, torch that had dropped from the hands of the ‘reeks, and with its Dae illuminated the world. Not un- like this new birth of the arts was the resuscitation of religion. Another genius, not inferior to any of his co- temporazies, was the reformer Luther, who (thuagh for a while trammeled by early prej sais) soon let burst the light of truth £0 long m under the Yubbish, which light has grown brighter and brighter, till it has light the whole of Chistendom. We may here ask if the arts and ¢ciences will ever roll back into darkness? Can weever again be made to believe that the sun and starg revolve around us? or thet thore are but four ele- mente? Never. Mun has becomeenlightened. And wemay also ask, if the light ot religious truth can ever again be extinguished in this our world? That will depend upon the integrity with which we hold to Protestant prin- ciples in this and succeeding generations. we per- mit ourselves to be persuaded that all is secure from .Buch a catastrophe; if we are indifferent to the en croscbment of Papacy on our Fastern shores, and the effect of that power at the West; if we are heed- less of the cry of persecuted Christians in Papal countries, end say, “Am Imy brother's keeper?” who can answer in the negative Was there ever a sehemoe soensnaring as theira? They have tortured every truth of the Bible to answer ere Se and have captivated es Seeeeeit nee it into « tool to serve urpers. They hare. however, recently heen belt pure The. open nek. heve Trwortbea theeie Ext they old errors upon their standards, by which they mean to stand or fall, To change one error would be to deny theirinfallibility. Like a house mado of cards, to tear one away would bring down the whole pack. They have been pressed in vain to permit the circulation of any version of the Scriptures such as they shonld designate. But the true dificulty lies not so much iv the difference of versions, as in ihe suppression of the Apocrypha, wherein they think to find a support of their purga: tory. This, far above all other of their idols, is their Ephesian Disna “which brings them no small gain.” Knock away this corner stone, and their edifice falls to the ground infallibly. May we not hope to see the temple of this great goddess despised, and her be eels de- stroyed? We will trust in the power and promises of Him who alone has hindered this subtle scheme of man’s devices from enveloping the worli in its deadly folds. ‘Phe question is « fais one—Who is Gavazzi? The follow- ing facts may ratisfactorily answer. His paternal grand- father was born of Italian parents in Portugal, and was Vice Chancellor of his adopted country, He ‘was pro- scribed, and abandoning titles, wealth and renown: he repaired to Bologna, where bis merits were appreciated, and soon the Senate raised him, with the title of Pro Consul, to the highest dignity conferred on a citizen, ‘the maternal grendiatber, Pattuzi, was President of the Court of Appeais in the same town. He was a manof in- corruptible integrity, and honored by all by tho appclla- tion of ‘ the Just." On his tomb is inscribed Uomo Gi usto. Gavarzi’s father successively filled the ofices of Judge in his native town, lence Magistrate at Forli Protessor of Law in the University of Bologna, and was one of the chief edvoeates for the Pi States. Gavazzi was the second of twenty children. At sixteen be became a monk of the Barnabite order. So prominent were his talents and literary attainments that at twenty he was selected to nll the professional chair of rhetorie and Delles Jetires in the public college of Cararagzio, at Na ples. When he leit Naples to proceed to’ Arpino for the purpose of ordination, gencral sorrow was ex preesed. During his abode here, instead of spending his time in solitude he devoted it to preaching. After his oiéination he went to Leghorn, and was there ap- Jointed teacher ip Qelles lettres. Here he encoun- tered the envy of rival professors, and for his timents incurred the suspicion of the authorities, and was forced to quit, the place. He now abandoned literature and devoted himeelf to preaching, being 25 years old. He went to Piedmont, where for ten years’ he preached to vast multitudes who everywhere thronged to hear him, making warm friends and most bitter encmies. Here be encountered the subtle and determined op- sition of the Jusuits, and through their ageney was expelled dmont, for he spoke the truth fearlessly a ntlessly, exposed the dark tenets of the Jesuity, so that he became a dangerous man. Palma was his next field of labor. Here he «bode four years. His renown fo increased that he was compelled on many oceasions to preach ten times inone day. His iron constituticn, his indefatigable voice, and ardent zeal, set at defiance all physical fatigue. His liberal and en larged views drew upon him the attention of Pope Grezo- ry XVI. He had preached on patriotism and its virtues in such a manner as to arouse the apprehensions of the Pontiff, and the command came from the Vatican forbid- ding him to exereive his ministry except in the central yiison of Palma. To this he was confined. Here he found +02 prisoners and galley slaves, six of whom he preached with considerable success in’ the way of reformations among them for blasphemy, and turned into praise. After he was releared, he went fo Perugia, where his preaching was atterded with usual success. In 1845, at Ancona, in coe of those gery outbursts of sucred zeal which characterize the maw, he overstepped the limits assign ed him, and uttered some dangerous, because liberal truths. The ire of bis enemies was roused, and he was virtually imprivoned in the college of the Novitiale of St. Severino, where he was consigned to the tender mercies of some friars. Can it be that they are called friars be cause by fire they burn in orthodoxy and burn out here sy? The old Pope died, avd Pins 1X. isenthroned. In this Gavazzi rejoiced, as he thought he saw a future dawning for his country; he imagined that it was ina Pope that Italy was to find a saviour. Gavazzi came into favor ant was called to Rome. When on the anniver rary of the election of Pins IX. he preached in Rome, his language took a lofty tone for freedom, which ‘kin- dled up immense enfhusiasm. On another occasion, when presching @ sermon of thankegiving, he gave full scope to the thoughts thet burned in his breact. With tho unsparing severity of truth he laid bare the enormities of ihe past reign of Gregory; he painted in vivid colors the butcheries which had stained that pontificate of blood; he forgot the Pope and condemned the man. This was more than Pius could bear; rebuke and punishment followed; he was forbidden to speak, and he remained silent. When in Rome, a day was set apart by those who loved liberty to celebrate the death of those who fell at Padua, Gavarzi was, by uni- yertal acelaim, called out to assist in the ceremonies. Here, too, he spoke words of freedom, which offended the priests and the Pope. He was condemned, and sent to underge the severe discipline of the Convent of Polveriera, and from thence with inquisitorial mystery, transferred to the Capuchin Convent of Gonzario. Now commensed the new epoch of revolutions in France and othor nations, Hope dawned for Italy, As soon ag released, Gavazzi returned to Rome, and he was the first to move in the great cause. He was the first man who paraded the strests of Rome with the emblematic colors pinned to his bre Mindful of bis sacred calling, he chose the typical form of a crosa, and often in the thickest of tbe fray, indays which followed, was this cross the sole defence of the man who exposed himself fearlessly in the caure of truth. He preached the crusade of deliverance and aid to the friends of liberty. He thus aroused the love of ItaMan liberty in the breasts of many and did much towards coumales the forces of Italy the Austria: then threatening, Th: figned tppreval, He blomed the, rooen ot te liberal sen- PRICE TWO CENTS. TTS from his i hiOd wilt hs style and anremnent. Lg London the frst year I vapthene, God, day day I was tem pore of the Eaporator sptsitual power: cr. _ from that momont, way total <n isthe tat Pope, sat is the last Lod time. Italy has sworn to be no Pope in Italy. My mie not only ay, fellow coum pery. ‘: Irishmen’ do na aang Ireland; but \ will preaslt to give liberty to th at people— of popes Seg is prelates, and be ems and Pope. I am only ie tae tere A iS bor in at all. Tha’ are we Italians disclaim that 1 ‘me. ‘We belong to the Roman Catholic Church, not t > the by’ the Apostio Paul is the most maciene chur pe i = 4 wm then came forward and addrewed the | rope. "I ten’ prond to be ae Tele et gaara in | Bo said, put into his hand, | and as an Italian I diselaim all denominatioa :'8- to have come here to- | You are Protestants because you are not Italians ; we, a sketch of the life of Dr. | Italians, could never be Protestants. ‘The time will ovum ? read it to them. (Dr. | when will disappear all Protestant ;, whee ° Ay read the notice, but we prefer giving | mankind will not call themsolves Lutherans, or Oalviaist ay ) Prepai or Protestants—but Herat by an Italian gentleman perfectly acquainted (Cheers.) This time will only pies whee Christ will ] appear again te make in the earth his ex beg pa BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF FATHER GAVAZZI. of universal justice. In the meantime, deca can— Alessandro Gavasai was born at in 1809, and at | not adopt for my Italy any Protestant denomination. E ~ the earl Ci of sixteen entered the ofS Barnabas, | cannot copy the oopyiat. (Cheers and laughter.) I have: in which he rapidly rore to a distinguisned position. inal in my own native country. Iam not Pre- Professor of Rhetoric at Naples, he not only taught the | testant—and why? Because my mission aska me to be theory, but exemplified the practice, of cloquence in | independent. mission is to destroy BG the Puipte of that Enpital, and’ aubseatently in most of | plause.) Toannihilate Popery not only is Foclen Gate uafetared scope tothe iiheral and eiightouct vines | Scuntenty pater, Protestant countries. My mialow unfe e an ws | is directly to overthrow Popery—indirect]; hitherto com, among the Italian ; and fore: | all that tends to Popery-and therefore I have « wiccios most among the upholders of the new policy wero Ugo Bassi and Gavarzi, both Bolognese. : the first vial ance of Gavazzi on Cd ten scene was on the news of the Milanese ineurrection, and the discomfiture of the Austrians throughout Lombardy, being celebrated in Rome, when the students of the University seized on tho eloquent priest, cerried him on their shoulders into the pulpit of the Pantheon, and called on him to pronounce the funeral oration of the | pempeh per ted Milen. The orator rose at once tothe height of that great argument, and became atonce the trumpeter of freedom throughout Italy. The tri-colored cross was now displayed on his cassock, and is the same decoration which he has worn during the whele campaign, and now wears unsullied on his manly breast. In the C ¢ he harangued for weeks crowds of citizens gathered within that gigantic structure, which became an arena of patriotic manifestations. ‘Ihe Pope encow his efforta to rouse the national energies, and conferred on him the office of Chaplain-General to’ the forces then orgunizing by the levy of volunteers and the formation of a National Guard. In that capacity he marched from Rome with sixteen thousand men, and after a short hesitat halt on tho frontiers, positive orders came from the ‘atican, and private instructions to Gavayzi himself, to move forward and act against the Austrians. The onward march of the Roman army was a succossion of triumphs to the walls of Vicenza. Gavazzi’s vloquence supplied ammuni- tion, clothing, provisions, herves. and all the materiel de guerre, from & willing population. Me was the Hermit ‘eter of the whole crusace—the life and soul of the in- surrection. At Venice, in the great area of St. Mark, he harangued, day after day, congregated thousands, and filled the Venetian treasury by the voluntary oblations elicited by his irresistible appeals. Women~tore off their earrings and bracelets, and the wives of fishormen flun; their WA silver paieind into the military chest, re several thousand pounds worth of plate and jewelry was the resultof his exertions. When the Roman division was ordered to fall back, Father Gayazvi made Florence xing with his exhortations to uphold the cause. The Grand Duke, who had aleady in his tergiversa- tions, gave orders for the forcible expulsion of Ga- Dy Fett ‘alee a RNa refuge in Genoa; but 1 Eolognere, having broken into open mutiny against the Pope, on the Sth August, and formed ae visional government, Gavaezi was recalied, as the only means of allaying the discontent of ‘the lega- tions. His return was in triumph, and order was restored by bia presence. On the flight of the Pope, the forma- nof republican government, and the convoking of the Roman Assembly, Gavazzi_was confirmed in his pre- vious functions of Chaplain-General to the forces, and began bis preparations for the approaching siege of the French by organizing the military hospitals on a scale commensurate with the coming warfare. He formed a committee of the principal Roman Jadies, to provide for the wounded, (Princess Pelginjoso, Countess Pallavicino, and Pisacane at their bead,) and ‘superiatend the surgi. cal ambulances during the whole struggle. At the lull of the fight agninst Oudinot, when a. sortie of 14,000 Ro- mans was wade to repel the King of Naples, who, with hin 30,000 men, advanced sa far as Velletri, the Vather meni focth, at the head of the Scoops wish the gal- lant Ga: j, ADd AIter the utter route precipitate flight of the invading army, assisted the dying ard the disabled of both sides. Returning into the besieged capi- tal, he sustained the spirit of the inhabitants through- out, and was over at the bastions and in the front of the battle. At the fall of Rome, he received an honora. ble testimonial and savf condvit trom Oudinot; and while his companion, Father Ugo Basei, was shot by the Aus trians withont trial, and against the law of nations, at Pologna, he was suffered to depart by the more civilized fieebooters of France. Father Gavazzi says that he owes his salvation to our Vice Consul in Rome, Mr. Free- man, the American painter. In London he lived in re tirement, giving for his daily bread a few lessons in the language of hfs beloved but down-trodden land, until a few of his fellow-exiles, anxious to hear inthe country of their forced’ adoption ence more the eloquent voice which cheered them in their hour of trivmph, clubbed together the pit- tance of poverty to hire a room for the purpose, and the result has been the potent blast of indignant oratory, and the trumpet note of withering denunciation, with which henowasrails the Romancourt. The bold freedom of his strictures derives immense importance from the fact he sets forth of their being in accordance with the sentiments of a large body of the young clergy of Itily—a kind of Puseyism, menacing the utter ruin of ultramon- tane uscendency at home, while it seeks to triumph in Fnglond and in the United States. After the reading of Dr. Patten’s paper, the Chairman read a letter from Revs Dr. Urwick, of Dublin, commend: ing Father Gevazzi, after which, the Rey. Dr. Cox addressed the meeting—He said that this meeting wre not a mere product of the Protestant Society, one of whore secretaries was with them here to-night He considered it more generic and ecumenical than even the Council of Trent. (Laughter) This meeting would produce a great effect, and be heard in London, Dublin, and in Maly itrelf. He was rot generally in favor of agi- tution, though there are seasons when such is necessary, and this he thought one ot them. He would say nothing disparaging to his friend when he said that this meeting would be great, even if Gavazvi was not here. The pria- ciple on which it was convened would of itself have in- ¢uced this audience to attend. He did not see men in the movement—he sew only God. One of the greatest heretics in the world, according to the Roman Catholic standard, was Saint Paul himself. They were, however, in'a country where they had the right of maintaining the motto, Literta e natole solum—Liberty and our native soil’ Dr. Urwick is an Irishman, and one whore goul was as big as his boty was little. (Laughter.) He was glad toget such a signature and vq ce as Dr. Urwi favor of his friend who was here. Father Gavazzi had made a great change in travelling ncross the Atlantic; but how much greater moral change must be eifected in him by the aimosphere of freedom, having eocapod from the physical and moral malaria of Italy. Why id they love liberty here? He loved "liberty, cepecially for the sake of Christ, religion, and sal: vation. ‘The Apostle James calls the Gospel “the law of liberty.”? What a panegyric! They needed liberty so that they might read the Bible. (Applause.) God has been pleased to-give ua a revelation in the noblest way, without pageantry, in his blessed Bible; but we want ficedom to read it, freedom to understand it, and freedom to propagate it everywhere. (Applause.) It was a generous rentiment to love the martyr who perils his life and his liberty ip behalf of Christianity. In this coun- try they had some distinguishing peculiarities, which weke them, if not the envy, the proper model of all na- ti He knew of no nation which had not persecuted the’ Jews except the Americans; and he would ask any men to tell exactly bow they ‘treated xynagogues at Rome? Who put the yellow eap upon the Jew? Who im pounded him at night, and pounded him in the morning if he was notin his plage? (Laughter,) How many ap- plications of the drop or gridiron would make a man believe what he did not like to believe? Shall it, be that in this country thay coaid not think. He would tell his respected friend, John, Archbishop of New York—who, he believed, was muflled up in Metropolitan Hall at the Madiai mecting—tkat he would be glid to see him, and meet him on this plat- form, and would welcome him and treat him kindly. He would be glad to see him also in his house, in Brooklyn, over the water, where they all enjoy freedom, even al- thoegh it is but a village of a hundred and thirty then- sand inbabitants. He (Dr. Cox) was called here on behalf of the vast majority of his countrymen from the Pacific shore to the Atluntic’s surge. These he had the honor this night to represent when he said to this distinguished stranger, ‘‘Gavarzi, you are welcome to the United States of America Great applaure ) I wish to stand aside, (the Doctor suited the action to the word,) and let these pascent cheers speak to you, dear brotker, of the faith of Jesus Christ. Just a8 sure as the people are to have s millenium, and heaven the fruite and harvests of it, man- kind must be free. (Cheers.) What is the Bible without freedom? I need not say more, except thatalthough this brother i#.a stranger to me in the flesh, yet | commend him to your attention for the purity and integrity of those excellent men in Europe who havé sent him here with letters of recommendation, which he needs only now in limine, for 1 think he ean afterwards better recommend himeelf. See i? he cannot. Father Gavgg7 then came forward, an@was received with most jusiastic and protracted applause. His tall and massive form, set of to the Ue nein in the flowing drapery of his black stuffed cassock, which he folded over from time to timo in the style of a Roman toga, imparted a xtriking effect to his declamation, and his oratorieal, almost dramatic action, excited hia audi- On his left shoulder he had a +mall one, with a medal, times also against Protestantism. (Cheors.) Father Gavaast alluded to the fact of his retaining the monastic habit, whieh he says he does because he wore it iu the Revolu- tionary struggle, and it is endeared to him by memories. His title of padre he retains because he was so: known to the Italian people, and to distinguish him from hie brothers. The medal, he said, he gained, not in a coffee. house, not in @ club, not ina church. No; but ina field: of battle, in which’ ten thousand Itallans, with { guns, fought against forty-nine thousand Austrians, one hundred and twelve guns, commanded by Field Mar- shal Radetzky personall: medal. ie dear to me. “(Applause.) I will now put, said he, im conclusion, clearly and distinctly what I said before. T came to America for war, not against individuals, bate system. Will you permit me to-give a word of ad- vice? The Popish system is bad—is all bad—as are alland: everywhere bad the streets of New York. (Groat laughtor You know Iam an independent man, but I will aaj inthis beautiful town—only comparable to some Italiam: towns, and for her position only with Naples—in’ beautiful town the streets are very bad. (Laughter.) Ia tainy weather they are exceedingly muddy, in dry weath- er they are horribly dirty, in stormy weather are good to blind and to suffocate people, so: that all foreign. ers—and I hope before the Great Exhibition you will cor- rect this abuse—all foreigners say that the streets of New Y irene iad fecal ae oa aoe oneaee and opticians. ughter.) Such is the Popish a cear brethren. .t is bad in all and peta deny os nk theory and bad in practice. It is only the ancient pagame ism christionized, baptised. This is my mission in Amae- ice. Lark everywhere the American people for 83 thy on bebalf of my oppressed country. Ido not ask Awericans te support Italy with’ soldiers, with a ravy, with artillery, No, no. Under tho blessing of God,’ the breasts’ of the Italians, aod our own right arms, the Italian people will’ make free Italy without any support from you. But it is your aympathy which I ask—your moral support—your public and gene- ral opinion in behalf of honesty, eae and a great cauge. That is what I ask from American 5 and I expect to be anawered by your free hearts in of my op country. Father Gavazzi spoke in this strain fora length of und finally announced that he would deliver a eourse menciag on Monday next, SSvolock ta the spentage mencing on lay next, at 8 0’ Dr. Cox again addressed the meeting Deity seeing Deanna eopltes Hah 0 tat Vn Atay ple again w al Vt of New York—dagger dsr sensi te commen in fer the loping of te Doxology, by the audience, ler the singing of t! ol by ar and the bertowal of the benediction by ons of the divines, the meeting separated. City Inte! ce. ‘ MILITARY INSUBORDINATION AT FORT HAMILTON— ATTEMPT TO MURDER MAJOR PEMBERTON, U. 8. ARMY. We are sorry to have to record that the military sta- tion at Fort Hamilton was upon Tuesday afternoen the scene of a crime which is most rare among our trooper we mean an attempt by a soldier to take the life of his commanding officer. It appears, that a short time sines Ma or Pemberton had occasion to charge & corporal, named White, with some violation of military discipline and neglect of duty. The man was placed under arrest, and confined to his quarters, pending an investigation. After some consideration, and reflecting upon the past career of White, the Major concluded to withdraw hfe charge: d he ordered to return to his in This White did; but it seems he nurtured in his heart . Be el epee ~ commander instead of hose gratitude. m Tyesday evening he inquired for Major Pemberton, rma eae bet eae that that gentleman was from homo. White made further inquiry, and fonnd him in the quarters of © brother officer, to which he advanced, and re- quested to say afew words tothe Major. The latter ap- prenehed hint in an unsuspecting manner, when the Cor- porul drew a pistol from the pocket of his pantaloons, and was in the act of raising it to a level to present, whem the Major suddenly sprang upon him, turned his arm aside, and attempted to wrench the weapon from his hand. A very severe struggle ensued, in which both came to the ground; and it is asserted that even then White attempted to carry his murderous intention inte effect. A number of military men arrived quickly, and succeeded in disarming and arresting him. He is in close custody, awaiting a trial by court%martial. From inquiry made yesterday, we learn that Corporal White had bees drinking for some time previous to this unsoldierlike at- tack, and that immediately before its commission he had token a uartity ofrum, ‘Tux Wearnen —Yeaterday, there was a slight change im the temperature of the weather, Teas te alls’ ue worm as it wasa few days previous. At twelve o'clock it became cloudy, and threatened to rain, but about five o'clock the day became clear again. The wind blow from the southeast all dey. The thermometer at the Henam ofiice ranged from 48 to 55 degrees above zero. If thia fine weather should continue there will doubtless bea. striking decrease in the number of deaths by consi tion. and inflammation in the City Inspector's report, publ on Monday next. A Desrructive Fire ix Broapway.—At halé-past twelve o'clock A. M. yesterday, a fire broke out in the upper part of the house No. 58 Broadway, which was occupied as an amateur theatre, and the Island Cit Lodge, ‘The next ficor below was occupied by George Bonsott , 8 furniture dealer, and John L. Western, as a looking.glass manu- factory, The flames were not extinguished before the roof of the building, running through to Crosby street, was burned off. ‘The Lodge saved the greater gart of ite Prererty, but will no doubt suffer considerably, Mr. Ponsott had a very large stock of valuable furniture om hand, of which the greater portion was saved, but ina very camaged condition, The building is owned by Mr. George Paine. The Club House and Metropolitan Hotel were at one time in great danger, but there being a large attendance of the Fire department, the fire was confined to the building it originated in. Mr. Ponsott’s stock was valued at 285,000, on which there is an insurance in th» follo sing offices, for $20,500 Niagara Liverpool. Washingt. Brooklyn... Atlantic, Brooklyn, ief of Police, and Ca) hth, Ninth, Fifteenth, and. Sixteenth wards, were on spot, and rendered efficient service, by property and keeping order. A member of Engine pany No. 9 was seriously hurst by falling off a ladder. INVESTIGAHION Be¥ore RecorpER Kage aae th mour has designated Ogden Hoffman and James wan. ing to act as counsel on the part of the in the tm vestigation now pending before the , touching the corruptions aid to exist among the members of the A Stoor.—At two o’clock A. M. yester- day, the police of the Eighteenth ward discovered the sloop Frances Maria, lying at the foot of eighth street, East river, to be on fire near the com) way. They promptly extinguished the flames bofore mueh da- mage bod n effected. This fire is supposed to be the work of an incendiary, as there was nobody on board of tho vessel at the time when the fire broke out. Aw Omxrpvs Iv A Biazs —On Mon night, a cam. phene lamp upset in one of the Tale Lente nat Peart » street line of stagos, setting fre to the roof and seats «a> th jibus. The flames were, however, before mich damage war effected, by tho’ Fourth, w jee ice. Farty £#ap.—Commodore Simonson, of Staten " sland, caught four fine shad on Tuesday evening. Thae, we be.” lieve, are the first shad that have been cauglit in dhe bay this season. AccipEent.—A of abeut ten of named James Shaw, wee booted down and run ov ef ® horse and cart on hesing Bam and wns seri sasly injured. He was conveyed to his by the p alice, Personal Intelligen 0, Among the list of passengers steamer Atlantie, wo notice the ‘name, of Medame Asif Remar Anantig, complished lady and author, it ‘4 seid, te to Saad A = - sidence, said, —_ Starz Convention an ee Coavea- tion of Pengaytrenia will be te-dey at Lan center,