The New York Herald Newspaper, March 16, 1854, Page 1

THE NEW YO WHOLE NO. 6413. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA AT HALIFAX. ‘NE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. HIGHLY INTERESTING. H 2MMMENSE MILITARY AND NAVAL PREPARATIONS. ATTITUDE OF THE DIFFERENT POWERS. ee ‘Prospect of the Barly Commencement | of Hostilities. . ‘Speech of Lonis Napoleon to the | Legislative Council. “THE CZAR DETERMINED TO MAINTAIN HIS POSITION. od Mills Demands Upen the German Powers not Aceeded to. STARTLING INSURRECTION IN SPAN, errr rr Gem, Concha and Other Distinguished Statesmen Supposed to be Leading the Insurgents. <STATE OF THE MARKETS. Breadstuffs Dull and Declining. FLUCTUATIONS IN COTTON, &, be. be. > BY HOUSE'S PRINTING TELEGRAPH, OFFIOR 21 WALI STREET. . Hauwax, March 15, 1854. The royal mail steamship Arabia, Capt. Judkins, from YLiverpool on Saturday the 4th inst., reached her dock here at half past two o’clock this afternoon. The Arabia experienced very heavy weather through- -out the passage. On March 4, at 2.45 P. M. she exchanged » signals with the American ship Lightning, about 10 miles ) west of the Bell Buoy. 13th, at P. M., passed the ship ‘Sir Robert Peel. The Arabia left Halifax at seven o’clock this evening, and will be due at Boston at an early hour on Friday “morning. The Collins steamship Pacific, from New York on the 18th of February, arrived out at Liverpool at four o'clock. - A. M. on Thursday, the 2d inst. ‘The steamship Franklin, from New York, arrived at Havre on the 28th ultimo. ‘The steamer Washington, with 150 passengers and 650 ‘tons of cargo, sailed from Southampton for New York on « the Ist inst., and the screw steamer City of Glasgow left * Liverpool on the same day for Philadelphia. ‘The steamship Golden Age sailed from the Cape of Good ‘Hope on the 16th of January for Melbourne. The War. * RXTENSIVE MILITARY AND NAVAL PREPARATIONS STILL GOING ON IN EVERY DIRECTION. Actual operations exhibit no new features, but every Power in Europe continues to arm—France, England, and Russia on an immense scale. Sir Charles Napier is appointed to the command of the Baltic allied fleets, and Admiral Seymour is in command of over twenty ships already assembled at Spithead. ‘THE RUSSIAN FLEET—REPORTED EMBARGO ON BRITISH VESSELS. ‘The fee in the Faltic was breaking up, and oart of the Russian ficet at Cronstadt was ready to sail. Areport from a private source (as yet unconfirmed) says thai the Czar has laid an embargo on British ship- pind in Russian ports. AFFAIRS ON THE DANUDE. On the Danube the deep snow prevented any movement by either army. The weather was becoming milder, and the Russians were making ostentatious preparations to cross the Danube. , Omer Pacha was evidently aware of their plans, and was making dispositions of his force to check them. Some military men think thai ihe Russians, notwith- standing their demonstrations, do not in intent to attack Kalefat, but wish to entrap the Turks to come out. Omer has sent supplies to Varna. ‘The Turks no longer occupied any place but Kalefat -north of the Danube. ‘There had been considerable fighting by small parties ‘whenever they had come in contact, but no decisive ac- : fovEnonrs IN ASIA—THE GREEK INSURRECTION. From Asia there have been no further advices. ‘Another convoy of 16,000 men was preparing v0 leave Constantinople for Batoum. ‘The Greek insurrection was in» fair way of being sup- pressed. Several British ships of war were ordered from Malta to Pirsus. ‘The Pacha of Janina had defeated the Greek insurrec- | Hionists at Arta, but had not sufficient force to disperse them. The Pacha had issued a proclamation calling on the Seutarians and Catholic Albanians to remain faithful. ‘The Turkish government, in concert with the British, French, and Prussian, had addressed # remonstrance to the Greek Court, which had apologized, and dismissed the Minister of Police; but the government is powerless. ‘The Turks were concentrating a force in Elbasson, under command of the distinguished Halil Pasha. The insurrection does not extend further north than Albania. Montenegro is quiet. A LAST NOTE FROM ENGLAND AND FRANCE 10 THE CZAR—CATEGORICAL ANSWER DEMANDED. A statement is current that couriers are on their way to St. Petersburg with a joint note from England and France, demanding s categorical reply within one week, whether the Czar will evacuate the Principalities before April 30—a refusal, or no answer, by the 18th or 20th of March, to be considered as @ declaration of war against the allies. ‘The reply will be Inia before Europe. Again, though such vacillation is scarcely table, it is said ‘that the Cvar signifies through Austria some other modification of negotiations. THE POSITION OF AUSTRIA. ‘The fact that Austria adheres to the Allied Powers was officially announced by the Emperor Napoleon to the French Legislature. She will not, however, be called on “qt present to take offensive measures against Russia, but merely to keep peace on the frontiers. Ai THE LATEST BY MAIL. Nothing further has been received from the Danube or isla. MOVEMENT OF AUSTRIA. The Vienna correspondent of the Times says, under date 24—“‘An Austrian manifesto is about to announce that Austrians will occupy Bosnia and Servia.’’ There ‘was a panic in consequence on the Vienna bourse. THE CZAB’S ANSWER TO NAPOLEON. ‘The St. Petersburg Journal of the 24th contains the following as the substance of the answer sent by the ‘Wear to the Emperor Napoleon :—‘‘ If his Imperial Majes- ty extends his hand to meas I extend mine, I am ready fo forget the mortification I have experienced, harsh though it be. Then, but then only, can I discuss the subject treated of in his letter, and may, perhaps, ar- rive at an understanding. Lot the French fleet prevent the Turks from transporting reinforcements to the thea- ‘treof war, and let the Emperor send me a plenipoten- tiary to negotiate with, whom I will receive as bofits his character. The conditiond already made known to the Conference at Vienna are the sole basis on which I will consent to treat.” : DECLINE OF FUNDS AT THE PARIS BOURSE. Paris, March 4, 1854. ‘The bourse has been heavy to-day, and the funds have @eclined. The 8 per cents closed at 66.74 and the 4)¢ per cents at 96.25. AUSTRIA WILL DEMAND THE EVACUATION OF THR fis PRINCIPALITIES. ‘Western Powers, to summon Russia to evacuate the Principalities, and, if necessary, to employ force to com- pel her to do so. THE RUSSIAN FLERT ABOUT TO LEAVE CRONSTADT, ‘The Brussels Independence Belge publishes a Hamburg letter of February 28, which states the Russian fleet was preparing to leave Cronstadt, probably with the view to gain the sea before the arrival of the combined fieets, RUSSIA AND SWEDEN. The negotiations between the Russian and Swedish governments have not yet terminated, and it is feared at Stockholm that Russia, in order to give more weight to its demands, will make a demonstration by sending its fleets to that capital. ‘The Russian envoy had a private audience with the King of Swedon on the 2ist of February. Affairs in Great Britain, POPULARITY OF THE WAR MOVEMENT. The war continued to be quite popular, although not without @ shade of anxiety, The additional estimates for the army and navy were considered moderate. The French Empire. OPENIXG OF TIIE LEGISLATURE—THE EMPEROR'S SP'RECH—H18 OPINION OF WAR, BTC. ‘The Emperor opened the legislative session of 1854 on Thursday, the 2d int. His speech commenced by referring to the deficient harvest, 7,000,000 hectolitres of wheat having been im. ported, and more on the way. Famine has been averted, but war is beginning. France has gone as far as honor permitted to avoid a collision, but must now draw the sword. She hasnd views of aggrandizement. The days of conquest are passed, never to return. ‘The results of the frank and unselfish policy of France are known. England, her former rival, is now in alli- ence, and becoming daily more intimate; Germany, in distrustful remembrance of former wars, and from hith- erto paying too much deference tg the policy of St. Pe- sersburg, has already received independence of action, and considers freely on what side- lies her true in- terest; Austria, above all, which could not sce with in- difference the events which were in progress, will enter into an alliance, and- will thus give her testimony to the justice of the war. Here, then, stands the case. Europe, reassured by the moderation of the Emperor Alexander of 1815, and of the Emperor Nicholas of the present time, seemed to doubt the danger in which it stood from the colossal power which, by successive encroachments, embraced the north and the centre of Europe, and #hich possesses almost exclusively two internal seas, whence it is easy ind fleets to launch forth inst civiliza- unfounded demand on the it has awak- ened Europe. The injustice of the act by which & powerful sovoreign demands new concessions from a weaker one, and because he cannot obtain them invades two of his provinces, is enough to put arms in the hands of those ‘who revolt from injustice; but France has also an equal interest with England in preventing Russian supremacy from extend- ing it:elf indefinitely over Constantinople; for to be su- preme in Constantinople is to be supreme in the Medi- terranean. To protect this right has been for ages the policy of every national government in France, and I will not desert it’ We are going, therefore, to ‘Constanti- nople to defend ‘the cause of the Sultan—protect the rights of Christians, defend the freedom of the seas, and Frunce’s just rights in the Mcditerranean—are goi with Germany, to aid Germany—with Austria, to aid in preserving the rank from Which they wish to degrade her, to secure her frontier against the pre- ponderance of her too powerful neighbor; are going, in short, with all those who desire the triumph of right, of Justice and civilization. In this solemn conjuncture, gen- tlemen, is it that I shall be obliged to appeal to the coun- try. I'rely firmly upon you, for I have always found in you the generous sentiments which animate the nation. Strong, then, in thie security—in the nobleness of our cause—in the firmness of our alliances and the protec- tion of God, I hope soon to arrive at a peace which shall no longer depend on the power of any one to disturb it with impunity. ‘The English press is unanimous in praising this speech. THY COMMAND OF THE ARMY. Report assigns the command of the army of the Fast to Marshal St. Arnaud; and Marshal Vaillant will succeed him as Minister of War. DEATH OF ABBE LEMMANAIS. wees Lemmanais is dead, and his funcral was quite vate. in. FORMIDABLE veer tei its IN A STATE OF SIEGE—TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT. An insurrection of quites formidable nature had taken place in Saragossa. The insurgents fora considerable time held the castle of Aljaferia and other strong posi- tions. A brigade horse regiment revolted, and the Copiain General attacked them with three columns of in- fantry and some cannon. Several horses were killed, but the insurgents retained possession of the castle that night, but the next day, losing courage, they retreated, and the royal troops took possession of the city, and some cavalry pursued the fugitives. The city was placed under marshall lawand disarmed. Madrid and the whole province is placed in a state of siege. ‘Griatonia ie come ee the news from Arragon ex- cited the country greatly. ‘The tneurtetilon py was to have broken out on the 5th inst., but exploded prematurely. The details are very obscure, the papers being prohibited from pub- lishing the facts. General Concha is deeply implicated. The latest accounts say that the fugitives were joined Ae at Meni ee egy > See, rt says farvaes are and ore the real masters of the present crisis. ‘A general insurrection is cons! probable. Prussia. PRUSSIA WILL NOT ACCEDE TO THE CZAR’S DEMANDS, ETC. Russia demands that Prussia shall at least close her ris nearest Russia French and ships. Erin tetera say that is not ‘willing to accede to Prussia has granted her officers in the Turkish service permission to remain. Sweden and Denmark. Russia makes the same demand on Swedish ports. ‘The reply was not known. Kvgland and France request Denmark to allow the allied fleets to take up their station at Kiel. The reply Wis unknown. Both Denmark and Sweden have orgered their citizens in the Russian naval service to return home. Belgium. ‘The treaty of commerce between France and Belgium is signed. alee Commercial Affairs. LONDON MONEY MARKET. Messrs. Baring Brothers report money easy. Consols closed at 9134 a 91%. AMERICAN SRCURITIES. Messrs. Bell, Son & Co. quote a rise of 1 per cent in United States 6 Per Cent Bonds, a rise of 4 per cent in Pennsylvania Central Railroad, a decline of 1 per cent on Mississippi Railroad Bonds, and a deoline of 1 » 2 per veut in Erie 7 Per Cent Convertibles. LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET. The market had been quiet during the week, more having, been sold during the first two days. Previous to the Pacific’s arrival, occasional sales were made at 344. de- cline; but since, prices recovered slightly and closed at only 1-16d. lower on the week, on middling qualities. ‘The other sorts are unchanged. The feeling of uncer- pt e war has considerable influence on te pe Bond gp Shin imports to be freely, but not anxiously, offered. The week’s salos were 31,720 bales, of which 26,000 were American, including, 1,680 on speculation, and 3,830 for export. Part of the quantity named as sold’ was forwarded inland on spinners’ account. ‘The week's imports reached 44,000 les, The sales of Friday the 3d were 6,000 bales, the Lae closing quiet and steady at the fdllowing autho- rized quotations " Orleans 5 19-164, jobile., l. Uplan ‘Ordins: bales, including LIVERPOOL CORN MARKET. ‘The market had been dull and declining throughout the week, and the prevailing feature had been sales for immediate payment,at a considerable reduction from the current rates. were sellers willing to make con- cessions of 8d. a 4d. on wheat, Is. 64. a Ys. on flour, and 1s. 028. on Indian corn. Messrs, Brown, Shipley & Co note :— White wheat. 11s. 64. a 128, 34. Red do. : 1108. 10d. a Lia, Od. Western Canal flou 08. fa Baltimore, Philadelphia and Ohio. .308. a 40s. Canadian... ‘308. 6d. — White Indian ‘co 468: 6d. — Yellow corn 1468. “a Mixed do. the market ¢! offers of 888, were accepted for Weetorn Canal flour, 398. For Philadelphia and Balti- more, and 468, for yellow corn. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. Mesars. Gardiner & Co. report beef still in good demand, for all descriptions, at full * Hales 600 tierces prime mess at 02s. i . Pork—-the high new checked sales; old moved g Holders were firm, and quotations 4 ‘ulet, the sales of the week 50 tons, at a farther Ueotike of 1s.; quoted st 56s.; 200 tierces to arrive sold at B6c, 6d. r—but little doing at OAs. a 66s., for | Petersburg; American was worth 64s. Cheese was moder- ately active at Inst week’s prices. Linseed cake is not lower, but the operations were sparing. LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKETS. og {rom the Brokers’ Cireular.] Asnzs.—nall sales, at 1 rates. Barx.—Nov hing doing in poe aoe bark. Pes suas in) neglected. American was worth 64s, at Navar. Sroges.-—No transactions in turpentine. Com- mon American rovin in moderate demand, at 6s. 8d. 160 bbls, of American turpentine realised 67> Cornx.—Sales of Rio unwashed at 49s., to arrive. 8u —Refiners have purchased ly, to hold over for reduction of duty. Sxe—No sales of Carolina rice. .—Congou was to xte exporters, tEMoat os noe " O1s.—Sales of palm at £40. Seal'and cod unchanged. Linveed is in fair request. ala ee Shanes. loBacco.—. ir business di the past fant firm but unchanged prices. marten erat, Fruouis were firm during the week, particularly to New York. LONDON PRODUCE MARKETS. Messrs, Baring Brothers report a fair amount of busi- ness, Wheat and flour in but little demand to-day, et day,) and easier. Flour, 40s. a 42s.; red wheat, 80s. 9 838.5 Coffee in moderate demand. hite, 848. 9 87s. Sugar firm and tending upward. Rice quiet. Molnsses, firm at STs. — business, and but little offering. a 5G. Merars.—trontn @emand. Rails, £8 2s. 6d.a £8 bs., {ree on board in Wales; bars, £8 a £8 153.; Scotch pig, 77s. a 778, 6d. for mixed. Lead—A business at £48 10s. for Spanish, and £24 for common pig; but little now to be had at ‘those rates. Copper firm and un- changed. Spelter quiet at £24 on the spot and to arrive. Tin sieady. STATE OF TRADE IN MANCHESTER. .e traneactions had been limited, and prices were de- ae ‘The accounts from India were rather unfavor- able. THE GLASGOW MARKETS. Messrs. Athya & Co. report, (March 3d):—Wheat and flour steady. Indian corn ‘active at extreme quota- tions. Beef firm and unchanged. Pork, too dear for buyers. Lard 28, cheaper. Rosin active; common, 68. 9d. a 78.; fine, 128, 6d. Ashes improving. HAVRE MARKETS. Havrg, Mareh 1, 1854. Our cotton market has been active under the Arabia’ pect The stock on hand is 75,000 bales. Rice is in- active. xs by the Arabia. Passenge: oy, Marios, Miller, Wilber, pe Houghton, Goss, , Williams and lady, Mre Wallace, Miss Moors, Mrs Bomara, Mra Cowohes, Mr Aughton, lady and cbild, Messrs Howell,’ Thomson, Boisleert,’ Motte, Yoga, Kallan. Bowmaid, ings, Heron, Wilcks, Eraser, Deny, Ross, Cunn! ingham, ‘Weppart, Guild, J P Jo: Tolfree, Smith, Johnson, Molson, Ra dgson and servant, Mr Matth Hughes, sf jawton, Newby, Cobb, Q Kirk, Goodwin, lad ‘ard, Indy and four children, Smith O'Bri Scott, Braham, Cunda and Indy, Miss Steelo, J Shipping Ini from NYork—Feb 27, J rrison, at Falmouth, with bulwarks damaged; 28th, t Liverpool; Dec a Morris, put at by joe b 26, Mi 4o'the Clyde, from which port she aid on the lst; Commerce, at Bristol. . Arr from Boston—Ith, Volunteer, at Smyrna. Arr from Baltimore—19th, Abbotstord, at Gibraltar. : Arr fro1 nnab—I7th, Brotbers, at Wexfor v Arr from ‘leaton—l0th, Joennomte, at Barcel + Arr from New Orleane—20th, Ellen Parsons, 26th, Ocean, at Bremen; 2th, John Smith, Consul, ol, Pufre from Mobile—S0th, Amelia, at Barcelona, Sid for NYork—27eh, burlington, from Shields; st, Robt Kelly, Caznival, Rathtono. from Liverpool. Hi jibral at Liver- for Sa Glasgow, from Liverpool. Sid for Charleston—Ist, Cagtic, John Albert, from, Liver- Pool; 2d, Persian, Sid for Boston —Ist, Chas Humbertson, from Liverpool. Sid for Philadelphia—March 1, Shackamaxon; John Cur- jer, from Liverpool. pili for Baltimore—Paladia, Liverpool; March 2, George ier, do, Sld for NOrloans—March 1, Caleutts, and Diana, from Bristol; Woodm: Josiah Bradlee, and Saxon, from Liver- pool: 24, Era,@ud Rappahannock, Sid for Alexandria—March 2, Zone from Liverpool. Sid for Apalachicola—March 2, Ambassador, from Liver- 001 ‘Phe following are the Latest arrivals at Liverpool:—Maroh 3, Lawrence, Iti Charlerto m Balti ‘udgons, Wateree, and Hu- bile: Mary Ward (with her id Northamptoa, New Or- AFFAIRS ON THE AMERICAN CONTINENT. HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. ‘The Outrage Upon the Black Warrior. MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT. Full Indemnity Demanded of Spain. Pann GREAT EXCITEMENT AMONG CONGRESSMEN. Another Horrible Steamboat Explosion. Forty or Fifty Persons Killed and Wounded. PENNSYLVANIA WHIG CONVENTION, &., &., &. ‘The Latest from Washington. THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON THE LAST CUBAN OUTRAGE—INTENSE EXCITEMENT. ‘Wasmmnaton, March 15, 1854. The President’s message to Congress, relative to the seizure of the steamer Black Warrior, at Havana, has created here intense excitement, and almost everybody is lauding him for the decided stand he has taken. Mem- bers of Congress, especially, are in ecstacies, and some of them will now be more clamorous than ever for the suspension of the neutrality laws, in order that private expeditions may fit out to act against Cuba. On the other hand, the ultra war party regard the mos- sage as a dishwater affair. They complain that for a week pant Gen. Pierce has talked quite largely, and got his in- timate friends to request that no action should be taken by the House till Congress could hear his recom- mendations. In a word, he was exceedingly anxious his thunder should n’t be stolen. They aver that up to last night there were some symptoms of backbone left, but this morning a member of the Cabinet told a friend that it was probable the President had re-written the message, and slid out of all responsibility. The message avers the seizure of the steamer to be an outrage; but after venturing that far the President contents himself by the startling information that he will carry out any measures Congress may see fit to suggest. The constitution makes it incumbent on the President “that he shall from time to time recommend such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.” But, say the war party, “Franklin Pierce does not dare take the responsibility whick tne constitution and his oath of office require.’’ It is believed, however, the House Committee on Foreign Relations will recommend some definite action. The re- sponsibility now rests with Congress, and the country will hold them toa strict account. The committee mect in the morning. THE GADSDEN TREATY. The Gadsden treaty with Mexico was under considera- tion in executive session to-day, but without a final result. THE NEW MAMPSTLIRE ELECTIONS. The friends of the administration, as well as politicians generally, are still in doubt as to the result of the New Hampshire election, and all desire more light. THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. . Wasemvator, March 16, 1854. THE NEBRASKA BILL. Mesers. Scunkn, (free soil) of Mass., Foor, (whig) of Vt., and SewarD, (free soil) of N. ¥., presented remonstrances against the Nebraska bill. RENIGIOUS FRERDOM. Messrs. Donax, (dem.) of Wis., and Cass, (dem.) of | Mich., presented petitions in favor of religious freedom to ‘American citizens in forcign countries. LIGHTHOUSE, ON COMASERT ROOK. Mr. Hamisx, (dem.) of Me., reported back the House oint resolution authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury, 7 conjunction with the Lighthouse Board, to determine the lie fer a lighthouse on Cohasset nd passed. a big 11ST OF THE Ants * bill to promote the efficiency of the army, by pro- viding a relied list for disabled officers, was Yaken up | and pasned—yeas 25, nays 10. ‘The Senate then took up wig) of Vt, addressed the Senate for an Mr. Fi hig) of Vi., a e Senat hour Psihte. Mr. Pitelps's right to the Vermont seat; when the subject was postponed, and the Senate 0 which was ares oa vessels own: ie : a Arar ae insue of Company was adjourned, to taken up otf MORNING EDITION-THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1854, — RK HERALD. PRICE TWO CENTS. louse of Representatives, Wasmaneroy, March U5, 1864, ‘THB DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATION BILL. went into Committee on the Deficiency Ap- bill. (dem.) of Pa., after condemning the ‘to re-open the slavery agitation, proceeded ‘the objections which have beew mide to the repudiated the’ rbolitionats saying tat was severe on the rboli saying that their selfish and ambitious purposes they vethe Union. He maintained the compro- of 1850 were regarded asa finality in the of the slavery a generally in faver of non-intervention on titat sul in the Vor- (dem.) of 8. C., spcko' in favor of the maintaining that it asserts the great con- and inherent right of the: ‘to arene relating to internal relat , for that the South and-West are usan enterprise, and that the stars of the constitution and of the empire wing their ways ‘in the West. Had the Wilmot vin- ‘this bill, they would not hear from those who tod more then white men charges of ited faith. fe denied the ments which liad advanced, that the original policy of this. country was to restrict the extension of slavery, and insisted that the elevation and Christianity of negroos depend on their subjugation to white men. With regard to the Missouri compromise, it was violated by the North a year after its passage. The South has been a loser by it. He con- demned the appeal made to foreigners to oppose this bill, and said our liberties are in danger from the rapid accu: mulation of immigrants—therefcre, he would extend the time of naturalization, in order to give them an opportuni- ty to learn the theory of our government and understand, not abuse, the right of citizenship. Immigration ha grown into an evil, and it is time it was arrested. In con- clusion, be showed the great benefits resulting to the country from the employment of slave labor, nd that slavery is the strongest bond of Uniom between the States. His opinion was, if Congress aball refuse to assert the principle in this bill, of the right of the people to determine their own institutions, the Union will be in more danger ot Dascu ern.) lained th ir. miDGR, (dem.) of Ky., explained the provi- sions of the deficiency DiI” ‘The aisount, of appropria. tions is two millions four hundred and ninety thousand dcHlars. The aggregate is composed wholly of items re- ported by the Commitice of Ways and Means, and items added when the other deficiency bill was up, by the re- commendation of standing committees. This bill was the same as that heretofore matured and afterwards de- feated,less the appropriation for marine hospitals and cus- tom houres, between four and five hundred thou- sand dollars. There could be no serious objections toany of the items except, perhaps, that of the five hundred and thirty thousand dollars for the purchase of the assay office buildings in New York. He spoke of the advantages and necessity for purchasing those buildings, and in conclusion urged the importance of passing bill without delay. ir. ((dem.) of Ba., wished: to. know whether the appropriation for the assay office was a deficiency. Ifnot, why not putit in the general appropriation bill? Yé was this amendment which was hung like a millstone: around the former deficiency bill. Mr. Breckunmuvax replied, it was a deficiency if the House should so choose to consider it. But the Commit- tee of Ways and Means in inserting it had but consulted the opinions of the Houst—formerly expressed on this subject—they having voted it into the defeated Deficien- cy bill. Mr. Prestox, (whig) of Ky., offered an amendment, making appropriations for custom houses and marine hospitals, being the same |tema voted into the defeated Deficiency bill, but now grouped intea separate bill by tite Committes of Waye aa Means $ Mr. Casxrs, (dem.) of Va., opposed the amendment, be- ing in favor of the bills it waa reported. He sugrested that the appropriation for the New York Assay Ofice-be taken out, as that appeared to meet stern opposition. Mr. Watsnipes, (dem.) of N. Y., sai understood an important communication, su the immediate ac- tion of Congress, had been reotived, and was now on the table,from the President of the United States, in rea to the resolution of the House with reference to the re- cent outrages on our commerce by the Spanish authori- ties in Cubs, and he therefore moved the commitice rise, that the communication might be read. Mr. Stantox, (dem.) of Tenn.—Let’s have it. ‘The committee rose, when the Speaker laid before the House the following ‘MESAGE FROM PRESIDENT PIERCE—THE OUTE AGE ON THE BLACK wammon.- ‘To 1m Hooks — In compliance with the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th inst., I herewith transmit a report of the Secretary of State, containing all the infor- mation received at the department in relation to the seizure of the Black Warrior at Havana, on the 28t): ult. There has been in the course of afew years past many other instances of aggression upon our commerce, viola- tions of the rights of American citizens, and insults to the national fiag by the Spanish authorities in Cuba, and all attempts to obtain redress have led to protracted and fruitlew negotiations. The documents in these cases have been vduminous, and when prepared will be sent to Congress. Theso now transmitted relate exclusively to the seizure of the Black Warrior, and present so clear a case of wrong that it would be reasonable to expect full indemnity therefore as soon as this unjustifiable and offensive conduct shall be made known to her Catholic Majesty’s government; but similar expectations in other cases have not been realized. The offending party is at our doors, with large powers for aggression; but none, it is alleged, for reparation. The source of redress és in another hemisphero, and the answers to our just complaints made to the home governgent, are bet the repetition of excuses rendered by inferior officials to their superiors in reply to representa- tions of misconéuct. Tho peculiar situation of the par- ties has undoubtedly much aggravated the annoyances and injuries which our citizens have suffered from the Cuban authorities, end Spain does not seem to appreciate to its full extent her responsibility for the conduct of these authorities. In giving very extraordinary powors to them, she owes it to justice and to her friendly rela- tions with this government, to guard with great vigilance against the exorbitant exercise of those powers, and in case of injuries to provide for prompt redress. I have already taken measures to present to the government of Spain the wanton injury of the Cuban authorities in the detention and seizure of the Black Warrior, and to de- mand immediate indemnity for the injury which has thereby resulted to our citizens. In view of the position of the island of Cubs, its proximity to our coast, the re- lations which it must ever bear on our commercial and other interests, it is vain to expect that a series of un- friendly acts infringing our commercial rights, and the adoption of @ policy threatening the honor and recuri- ty of these States, can long consist with peace- fal relations. In case the measures taken for amicable adjustment of our difficulties with Spain should unfortunately fail, I shall not hesitate to use the authority and means which Congress may grant to ensure the observance of onr jnet rights, $0 obtein xearuss tur injuries received, and to vindicate the honor of our flag. In anticipation of that contingency, which I earnestly hope may not arise, I suggest to Congress the propriety of adopting such provisional measures as the exigency of the case may seem to demand. (Signed) ‘Wasnmetor, March 15, 1854. ‘The list of papers accompanying the report of the Sec- retary of State to the President include the lettors of Mr. Robertson, acting United States Consul at Havana to Mr. Marey, under date of March 8d and 7th, with the protest of the consignee and master cf the Black Warrior, and letter of Livingston, Crocheron & Co. to Mr. Marcy, March 11, letter of Mr. Sutherland to Mr. Marcy, with accompaniments, March 18, &e. Among the documents submitted was the following STATEMENT BY THE COMMANDER, CAPTAIN JAMES D. BULLOCH. Havana, March 5, 1864. Mssers. Livinestox, Crocimron & Co.—DgaR Sins— ‘The Philadelphia was ignalized off the harbor this after- noon, and will probably be in early to-morrow morning. It behooves me, then, to prepare for your information, a detailed statement of all the facts connected with the de- tention of the Black Warrior, and the seizure of her cargo by the authorities of this island. As pecuniary interests of a large amount are involved in this affair, andas wo must reflect upon and. discuss it in every point of view, calmly and thoughtfally, I shall endeavor to divest my- self of all personal feeling, and simply lay before you a truthful statement of facts, after which I will endeavor to point out in plain terms our grounds of defence. On the morning of the 27th of February, (Tucaday,) the Black Warrior entered this port, and anchored near the coal wharf of Salvador Sania, A few moments after the boarding boat came alongside, and I handed to the officers in charge the crew list, bill of health, separate lists of the passengers for Havana and those in transit, together with a manifest upon which was specified all the ship’s stores—the cargo in transit being entered as ballast. ‘There papers were severally examined, and received as FRANKLIN PIERCE. usual without comment ; the Qustom House and polic | ery defence, I am happy toaay, is officers went om beard, and the ship was at once hauled Jaw under which they have condemned uss The alongside the coal wharf. Being anxious fo sail, if pos- sible, before sunset, I remained on board until it became evident that we could not be ready in time, when I in- formed Mr. Tyng that the ship would leave st sunrise next morning, and them went ashore. About twelve o’elock, while sitting at Mrs, Almy's, I received notice that Mr. Tyng and the American Coxsul were both in search of ie, and had sent messengers in various direc- tions to look meup. I lost no time in rex ching the Con- sul’s office, where I found both these gentleuen, who in- formed me that whem Mr. Tyng, at about half- past eleven o'clock, had applied at the Custom House to obtain the usual order for the ‘ Moro Pase,’’ he had been informed | &f course contrary tolaw, but has been that the ship wortltl'not be allowed to sail as she had been entered ‘ in son to know that she cotton on board. Mr. Tyng made explanations which will be explained in his own statement, and'as [ am’ now only spesking of my action in this affair, I will refer you to his letter for all that concerns himael’, The Consul met me hat in hand, and se soonas our situa- tior was made kuown tome; he propased that I shoukt ge with him to see the Captain-Generaf, as he thought.a eo explanation at headquarters would put matters in again. We were admitted to the Mtalience chamber of the Cap- tain-General, but the Consul alone was parmittet to en- ter the private room of the Captain-Genezal, the aid-de- camp at the door informing me that I would be sent for if my presence was needed. In ten: or fifteen: minutes the Consul joined me, and said that the Captain-Genera’ hed heard nothing fromthe Custom House authorities on: the subject; that he desired him (the Consul) to send him a written statement of the case, and that in the mean time he would direct the Administrator of the Customs to furnish his report. As soon as he had exa- mined the case he would send the Consul his answer. Fefcre going to the Captain-General’s, I sent Purser Rogers on board to make out a complete manifest of the cirgo in transit, and when we returned to the office of the Cormc1T mentioned to Mr. Tyng that the full manifest world soon be on shore. Mr. Tyng, taking with him: Mr. Thayer, asa witness, wont again to the Custom House, and in presence of the Commandante of the Custom. House officer afioat, claimed of the Collector the privilege grant- ed under the Revenue laws, of correcting the inal manifest—twelve hours not having elapsed since the ar- rival of the ship. This privilege the Collector denied, under the plea that the ship being already cleared, she had lost her right to such a claim, Mr. Tyng remained some time in-consultation. with. the Collector, so that it was perhaps half-past four when he returned to the Consul’s office; and as nothing more could be done that evening, Iwent'on board. As I ap- proached the ship, I observed a large launch alongside, and a government boat, and passing over the gangway Iwas met by the Commandante de los Carabineros, an offieer whose duties seem to be tocontrol everything with the Custom house afloat. This officer informed me that he had been ordered to see the cargo discharged and landed. Iasked whe had given him this order; he plied: ‘‘The Collector of the Port.” I said the Captain-G eral Bas directed the American Consul to send him. a written statement of the case, and has promised an answer, and until that answer is made known I did not think the Collector had a right to proceed to extremities. The Commandante replied that his order did not allow him any discretion; but if I would give him my word of honor that I would allow nothing to be landed from the ship during the night, and would allow him to-put a seal on the fore-hatch, he would retire and report that it was too late to execute his orders. I readily gave the pro- mise, and allowed the seals to be put on the-hatch. Next morning I was awoke at six o’clock by the Commandante himself, who told me his orders had been reiterated, and that he had now come on board to carry themout. I re- quested him to wait till I could dress, whea.I would com- municate with him, Clothing myself as soon as possible, I joined him on the quarter deck, when I found he ‘had brought alongside two large lighters with twenty or thirty negroes, and s government boat containing officers and men of the Custom house. He said: ‘Tam ordered to direct you to, discharge your eargo;” which I refused todo. He then asked if I would order it done? Teald no. ‘Will you direct the tackles tobe got up???” “1 will not, nor will Ltake any steps 40 assist you in per- forming an illegal proceeding, (as I consider it.)’? He then said, ‘I will be obliged to’ discharge the cargo my- felt.” Treplied, “If you do, the responsiblity will rest upon you and upon those under whose authority you act; I’ protest against your proceeding in this matter, and if you open the hatches of this ship contrary to my wishes I shall consider that you have deprived me of my authority as captain, and taken possession of her.”? The commandant replied, “Rather than force mattera to such an issue I will retire for further instructions,” which he did, and Tat the same timo wont on shore to eos if tne American received any answer from the Cap- tain General. At the Consul’s office I learned that the Captain-General would not interfere directly in the mat- ter, he having declared by letter to the Consul ‘‘that the law, whatever it was, must take its course.” I now felt that the moment for decisive action had emeived and, taking the Consul aside, I told him that as the authori- ties had permitted us enter, and in the way we had done on this occasion, for the last eighteen months, and had never notified us of their intention to change this 1? while the authorities had rea- | Sie actual entry takes question: declared that when a false or imeorreet is handed in by @ consignee, captai hours from the time of entry shall or add to that manifest ‘After the rt. of théee twelve hoursno alterations can be made; and if the geeds on board not manifested exceed the sum of one sake, the ahip, and All belo to her, are ir. Tyng fortunately is with am) aed this point, and the Collector I believe does oe that he refused to permit any additions to be the manifest, or to receive any other pay the ground that the ship having’ al riviloge did not apply toher. You are 2 it is the custom here to enter and ships the day before arrival, so a8 to their miling at thetr appointed time. or in be clase of vessels. It i evident cial concession to this ce ow the erri ime, for how can th sl held entry and clearance made when she war’ bad sea, and when neither consignee aware of hereargo. tor to know that the oo grants her clearance, and having on bis own y clesred’ her; he mast either it her to go to. sea ugen the of th: clearance, or, as we contemd, recewe the entry made'by the captaiy om quently grast ion the Malitade, sities tte juent in the for correcting or" te ee adiling to my own mind'that this act was preooncested. ficials of the Custony House themselves wild be the cipal receivers of the spoils, and in their anxiety 1ossexsion as-soon am possible, and tomove in monner as even to forestall remonstrance om.our they have, I think, overreached themselves. tunately, there’ are hare several American lawyers of rete who sustain meimthis view; and I’ have co eminent Spanish Inwyer, by whose advice I hereafter be guided. It is thought, when they have taken out all the cargo, they will oiler me the ship, with permission to go to-sea, in which case I will’ take sion of her again and make the best of my. way to. New- York. Iwill do this, however, under a reiterated pro- test against all that has been done, for, as you will have now to look to our government for redress and indemal- fieation, and an their action will: be ly ineffective, I coneeive it my duty to save as much of the property as possible. I will collect every law upen this case, as also the opinion: of my Spanish coun- fel and will send them on by Mr. E. Rogers; if he goes om in the Isabel, or by mail, if otherwise. We have the sym- pathy, advice, and countenance of every American here, ‘and I am convinced that-we would not want volunteers te retake the good old ship by force, if such a course were Proper. The Americans are now preparing s mem drawn up by Mr. Wheeler, of New York, to- be addr to the President of the United States,’ and to-morrow morning’s mail will convey many private: letters to im- dividual Senators and membera of Congress bearing upon this subject. In conclusion, Ido not hesitate te say that we have been subjected to the most villanous and outrageous treatmont that has ever been inflicted upon a friendly power, and. if we are not protectod and redressed in this matter by our government, the Ameri- can eagle had better fold his wings forevermore. I cam not yet determine when I may be abletoleave. I shall keep the crew until the return of the Croscont City from. New Orleans, when I hope the authorities will have ally developed tlicir intentions. You may be sure: that I am with you in sympathy and indignation in this aair, and that i shall henceforth devote all my energies to the re- alization of our just demands. With great regard, I re- main, yours respectfully, JAMES D. B ACTION ON THE MESSAGE—MARKED SENSATION. Mr. Barty, (dem.) of Va.—I move the message be re- ferred to the Committee on Foreign Aftairs and printed. I beg to say my admiration is oxcited by the character of the message. ‘The motion was agreed to. ‘The spirit of the message was received with favor by the members of she House, as privately ex- pressed. i i ARMS FOR THE STATES AND TERRITORIES. Mr. Besxit, (dem.) of Ill., from the Military Com- mittee, reported a bill providing for the distribution of arms among the States and territories, according to the number of representatives in Congress.” Passed. ‘The House then adjourned. Another Terrible Steamboat Disaster. FORTY OR FIFTY PERSONS KILLED AND WOUNDED. Lovisyin, March 15, 1854. ‘The steamer Reindeer burst her flue at Cannelton, Ind., yentesany, Heattering misery and death in all directiong.. Forty or fifty persons were killed and wounded. Mang were blown into the river and drowned. Steamer Sunk in the Cixcrxnati, March 15, 1864. The steamer J. L.. Avery, bound from New Orleans for this city, has sunk in the Mississippi river, near Bayou Sara, and will prove a total loss. We have no particulars. method of procédure, and ineamuch as even had we proceeded, contrary to law and custom, in the manner of our manifest, they bad denied us the privilege of correct- ing that manifest within twelve hours entry, I should protest against the entire proceeding as and if the officer persisted in the seizure of the cargo, I | should consider myself virtually dispossessed of the ship, and rhould leave her in the hands of the Spanish authorities, under protest. The Consul agreed with me in this course as the only dignified and proper one. I immediately hurried again on board, when I found the Commandante, with inereased forces, already in opera- tion. When 1 left the ship to go to the Consul’s, Thad ordered Mr. Pickering, should the Commandante return before I did with the same instructions as he had brought reviously, to reiterate my protest against his proceed- ie but to use no force in resisting the contemplated seizure. This he had done in presence of witnesses. As soon as I got on board the Commandante approached me with an interpreter and another officer of the cus- toms, to act, 1 suppose, as witnesses. He told mo that his orders were to proceed at once with the dis- charge of the cargo. I said, you have the power to pro- ceed in your design, and I shall not make any resistance; but I protest against the entire proceeding as illegal and unjust. The authoritics are acting in this case with reat precipitancy; they given no time for explana- ion, nor have they instituted any legal investigation. You have, against io hegine © protest, violently opened the hatches of this ship, and are now ‘in the act of dos- foiling her, You have,’ therefore, annulled my author. ty as captain, and I shall resign the ship into your hands, reserving tho: right to complain of this seizure before those whom it may concern. I was careful not to threaten any action on the part of our own government, as memory suggested many instances of aggression of the authorities here upon American citizens and their pro- rty, which have beon allowed to pass unnoticed, or at [east anredressed. My desire was to act in such a way a to compel the authorities always to be the aggressors, t submit to their demands always under protest, so that no new charge could be brought against ua of resistance to the execution of the law; and so that our position might be at every possible point defended by the law. The Commandant said that he was sorry personally to have to perform so ungracious a duty; but, acting under higher authority, he had no discretionary power. I then collected the crew, and taking the two American ensigns and pennants, which no power could seize from me, I re- tired with my men on board the United States steamer Fulton. While preparing to leave the ship, they were busy discharging, and had, by the time the last man left, hoisted out about fifty bales. As soon as I had placed the men on board the Fulton, I went to the American | Consul’s office, and there noted rh protest in due form of law. The higher authorities of the Custom House were evidently unprepared for the step [had taken, for no sooner had they received the Commandante’s report than the Collector addressed Mr. Tyng a coneiliatory note, of- fering to let me proceed to sea iu the ship, ff he (Mr. ‘Tyng,) would send an authorized person to superintend the discharge of the cargo, and to relect the storehouses in which it should be deposited. Mr. T. called upon the Collector to deliver bis answer in person, and, by my ad- vice, as well as in accordance with his own view, he de- clined assuming any control or direction in the matter, for the cargo having been seized and declared confiscat- _ «d, was no longer the property of those represented. Since that time, they have hauled the ship alongside one of the government docks, and are endeavoring, Tam told, to discharge her as rapidly a possible. Yesterday being | Sunday they obtained a dispensation from the | Bishop to work, but I cannot ascertain that more than three hundred bales have deen discharged as yet. I think now, that, by comparing what I have said with Mr. Tyng’s statement, you will be in possession of all that has transpired in relation to this unfortunate affair. To me it appears £0 palpable @ case of robbery that I have with difficulty preserved my temper, and even now can seereely keep sufficiently calin for quiet discussion. Our defence must first rest upon the custom that has prevailed since the ship has touched here of entering her transit cargo na ballast. I have always believed, and have asserted it as your belief, that there was somo special understanding to this effect with the Custom louse authorities. It now appears that no such under- standing ever existed—at least so the authorities declare 60 that all this time we have been entering in violation of iaw, and subject every trip to confiscation. ‘The’ authorities have, however, constantly itted this course, and they cannot claim ignorance of the fact that there has always been a transit cargo in the chip, for the fact was notorious among all passengers an visiters, The under officers of the customs, who are al- ways pinced on board every ship to prevent smuggling, must fave known it, and the Sas er brought by the captain, and delivered to the boarding officer at the insisat of arriving, contained an snnouncement of the cargo, and even lists of the consignees at Mobile and | New York. Any charge of an effort at concealment must therefore tall to the ground; and, by every principle of equity, we bad aright to expect to be notified of their intention to enforce the letter of the law in future, and to be allowed all the consideration due by treaty to the citizens: ¢. a ee ba Ba entered the | ort of Havana in the progrens of a voyage, may | fave erred through ignorance or mistaken judgment. | hav not, however been able to stand, declaring t! actually in ballast, as her manifests in on honest man closwhere will Gry a ‘We have a defence, however, which not even the 1; of these cunning Catalans can us of; and by the very Pennsylvania Whig Convention. NOMINATIONS FOR STATE OFFICERS—JUDGE POLLOCK FOR GOVERNOR—DENUNCIATION OF THE NEBRASKA BILL, ETO. Harnwsvrd, March 15, 1°54. The Whig State Convention assembled this morning. A temporary organization was effected, and the several committees appointed. The committ饑on permanent officers have selected ex- Governor Johnston for President, and will report at the afternoon session. AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘The Convention reassembled this afternoon, when Mer. Johnston was elected President on the third ballot. carn a Sager he of anomie vernor, james 01 recerved the nomination. George Darsie, of Alleghany , was nominated for Canal Commissioner; and cl M. Smys2r for Judge of the Supreme Court. e nominations were ratified unanimously, and the convention adjourned this on Fine die. ‘The Convention passed a resolution declaring that the provisions of the Nebraska bill, now before Congress, whieh affect and repeal the Missouri Compromise, sre = deliberate breach of plighted faith and public compact— a high handed attempt to force slaver; ito a vast Terri- » tory now free from it by law—a reckless renewing of « quieted agitation, and therefore meets the stern, nant, and unanimous condemnation of the whig party of Pennsylvania. The New Jersey yae. hy March 16, 1854. The bill limiting the monopoly of the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company to fifteen years was amended im the Senate to-day, excluding the through exprees mail trains from running at two anda cont mile, the rate fixed for all other trains. The bill as thus amended was brought into the House, debated, and passed by 36 to 18. From Baltimore. MOUNT VERNON COTTON FACTORY NOT BURNT—THORB SOUTHERN MAIL. Baurowors, March 15, 1854. ‘The report telegraphed to the New York evening pa- , yesterday, stating that the Mount Vernon cot Factory was burut, was all error. Legisiat RENTON, Destructive Fire. A large veral stores, with their stocks, were destroyed—the loss by which is estimated at about $40,000. Opening baer Pe oy xa CimvELanp, March 16, 1854. ‘Tho steamer Cleveland, from wharf this morning at six’o’clock. She reports that raw but litle ice on the pesaage. | Three sail in sight this morning off @te harbor. ture of the Andes. bey Bostox, March 15, 1864. The Cunard screw steamer Andes, for Lit Halifax, sailed today at noon. She’ took out elghtoom cngers for Halifax, and twenty-six for ; 210,000 in specie, for Havre. . Domestic 7° It in rey that several of the of the Court of common Pleat, of Cincinnati, will shortly resign. Cause, inadequacy of salary. ‘The train which left Pittsburg at half-past nine o’e P.M, on the 11th inet, ove the freight train that preceded it, and at Irwin’s station the cars came collision; one hundred head of hogs were killed and cars were injured, but happily no person was injured. Prominent citizens of Windham county, Conn., are holding meetings in the several towns in'aid of the proposed monument to General Israel Putnam. Their perseverance must be crowned with success. iscopal Church atSouthport, (Fairfield, ) Conn, warrhonees | fo the ground on the 1ith instant. It is supposed that it took fire from the furnace. It wasan old building. ; 4 ‘Aformidable strike of the operatives in the foundries and machine shops of St. Louis has place. ‘ At the mass meeting which they held at the outset of the movement, they resolutions declaring: thet they would work fifty-eight hours per week, and that that should be considered a week’s work. John Stewart, of Detroit, was arrested while crossis the river at the Toledo ferry, on the 11th instant, on bis and ge wee found $2.18 60 tn Goan. terfeit ; coin, $2 50 pieces, and $360 im bank bills—$201 and $2 50 pieces, and on Bavk, Todians, and $90 on Farmers’ Kentucky. ——_———— AcowwENt TO STEAMER Mapacuusuese othe steamer Massachusetts, which left Now A >" at 40’clock, for Stoni when about 20 oF 26 miles out, met with the’ starboard 5iz