The New York Herald Newspaper, March 17, 1854, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. | {; WHOLE NO. 6414. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. ANTERESTING CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS, “Zhe Outrage on the Black Warrior. EXCITING DEBATE IN THE HOUSE, nw BUSINESS IN THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. “The Temperance Bill in the Assembly. Political and Miscellaneous Intelligence, &., &., &e. From W: City. EXCITEMENT CONCERNING THE BLACK WARRIOR AF- PAIR—POST OFFIOR CLERKS RESIGNING—TWO RAIL- BOADS TO THE PACIFIO, ETE. ‘Wasuincton, March 16, 1854. ‘There ismo mistaking the fact that a strong disposi- tion exists in Congress to pursue ultra measures towards ‘Spain for tho seizure of the Black Warrior. A suspension of the neutrality laws seems to be the prominent feature with a majority of members. Great excitement was ap- parent in the House this morning while the matter was under considerati tion. ‘The clerka in the Post Office have resigned, in conse- quence of low salaries. The bill of the Select Committee of the House propo: two Pacific railroads and telegraphic lines—one com- mencing from the Mississippi, at a point not north of tho thirty seventh parallel of north latitude,to San Francisco, end other from some point on the westerly side 0” Lake Superior, or Mississippi river, in Minnesota, to the Pacific. THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Wasnaton, March 16, 1864. CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE WAR IN CALIFORNIA. ‘The Cuam presented » communication from the Secre- ‘tary of War, transmitting the report of the Board of Commissioners appointed some years ago to investigate the claims preferred against the United States, arising and growing out of the war in California. Mr. Gwin, (dem.) of Cal., moved its reference toa select committee. ‘Mr. Puanos, (whig) of Md., opposed this, and moved its reference to the Committee on Military Affairs. After a debate, Mr. Pearce’s motion was carried. ROADS IN CALIFORNIA. Numerous petitions and reports were presented. A “pill establishing certain post fornia was taken-up and passed. LAND CLAIMS IN LOUISIANA. ‘The bill regulating the manner of issuing patents in v cases of oe land claims in Louisiana, was taken up * and . PEMD VERMONT GERATORSIL—M8. PHELPS OUSTRD. ‘The case of the Vermont Senatorship was taken up. Messrs. Mason, Toucey, and Srvarr opposed Mr. Phelps’ . and Messrs. WaALkkR, GzYgR, and CLAYTON sup- it. -The-question was then taken on the resolution declar- ing Mr Phelps entitled to retain his seat, decided in the negative, by yeas 12, nays 26, as follow: Clayton, Dodge of Iowa, Eve Geyer, Morton, Norris, Sebastian, W: Hiame12. lesers. Adams, Allen, Atchison, Badzer, A te unter, by Prete’ Rusk, Seward, Shields, Sudell, Stuart, Summ ‘Mr. Baparn, (whig) of N. C., offered a resolution, -which was ‘that there be pald to Hon. 8. 8 sum equal to the per diem and mileage of a tho Arat day of session to this day. House of Representatives. ‘Wassineton, March 16, 1854. ‘THE BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR. Mr. Giwptncs, (free soil) of Ohio, moved # reconsidera- ‘tion of yesterday's vote, by which the President's ‘Black ‘Warrior’? message was referred to the Committee on ‘Foreign Affairs. He made a violent attack on the Presi- dent, and while he was speaking members cluster front of him to listen to his remarks. After the readin of the mescage yesterday he had hoped some politica’ friend of the administration, recognized as such, would call the attention of the House and country to its extra- ordinary character, or that some opponent of the ad ministration would do so. Being an extreme case, h had been constrained to rise, to occupy the attention o° the House for a few minutes on the subject. The cir mstances attending the seizure of the Black Warrior were few and oneal, which he narrated. and said he saw nothing extraordinary “in this, as all vessels going into port are bound to conform jo the revenue laws. The revenue laws. of Spain are fmilar to our own for protection and self-preservation, which should always sacredly be maintamed. The officers of the Black War- rior had violated the Spanish laws, and therefore she was seized and the cargo confiscated. In Boston and New York the British steamers had been seized in a simi- lar manner, having contraband goods on board; but no voice from had come en opus “ee she ‘expects our citizens, when they r , to con- form to the revenue system which she has established » and ordained. He could sce no difference between those cases and that of the Black Warrior. Yet certain news- papers have called attention to tho latter as extraordi- Bary, and gentlemen seem to have taken an interest in this, paramount to all others. Nobody objected that the resolution calling for the information which the Presi- @ent has communicated should be passed; but the t has gone beyond the call, and undertaken to force his opinions on this representative body. The President says there have been in the course of a fow years past many other instances of aggression upon com- merce, vjolations of the rights of Amorican citizens, and insults to the national flag by the Spanish authorities in Cuba. Have gentlemen — eae insults? erste representatives, the executive and the government pock- Tei tmauite? ‘When and where, and on what occasions, ‘have they pocketed insults from the dilapidated and pow- erless iment of eee The le sent us here to determine on our own c fer wi ions, and not to re- ceive from the President lectures on propriety and duties. ‘We should feel the dignity of our position, and hurl back the lecture on the executive, whose energies have been paralyzed. Although he was elected triumphantly, he > ean now scarcely command a majority of one measure here. The has departed, his power is gone, and Jet to-day this executive reads use locture, and tells us wwe have insults from the Spanish government. I werved with the President in , bat I more service than he, being an older man. I, however, never rode in war ee! but eae on foot, ant never fainted. (Laughter.) I repeat, I feel this to be an encroachment on our dignity and rights, and it should be rebuked ptly. Other gentlemen may sit quietly un- der the lecture—t will not, nor will I pocket the insult. The President further says, ‘‘the documents in these cases are voluminous, and when prepared will be sent to Congress.” Why should he intrude on us documents we never calledfor? Iwant to im; on the 6xecutive the fact that he is our servant, and not our master. I want him to know that while he executes the laws I will re- spect him, but not when he oversteps the bounds of duty. Does he send his communication to the Senate? No; he leaves them in the dark. The President speaks of oe oteptiog a policy threat honor and secu- ity of thdse States. What is this policy? It is now avowed and understood by all men—the emancipation and civilization of the slaves of Cuba, that they may stand forth in the attitude of freemen; and this the policy which the President wants overthrown, as ncees- sary to the accurity of these States. In what an do weltve ‘when we see such movements on the part of the executive, calling on us to prepare for war—a dread trial of battle, to prevent emancipation! ‘This declaration isin accordance with the breathi of the executive — kere, and which it has been holding forth for the last year, in articles written by members of the Cabinet. The Benard eta tan coincide in this declaration, first Fee -yisbe address, It is a decided at- mpt to revolutionize this and will ment, and I pronounce do so elsewhere. It was in vain our longer lodgmen: only #0 far as relates to Nebraska; but he to intervene in Caban affairs; and this 'is to be word, as well as that of bis party. I believe eof the States of this Union, resolutions are in the Legislature assailing the President for his non-! ference to prevent emancipation in Cuba. I re- have seen it in the public prints. ?) of La.—The Louisiana Legislature here was a resolation relative to breast, ex ‘Mr. Jonm, (dem.) of La.—I understood the leman ‘there wag a resolution before the Legislature of that State complaining of and denouncing the President for not i in arresting the progress of civiliza- tion and emancipation in Cuba. 1 tell the gentleman [ do not believe he has seen any such statement in the og prints, and, further, such statements are inlae. » Mr. Gropmas—I am happy to hear it. The gentleman cannot disturb or ruffle my fe by correcting me. In God's name, when I am wrong me ht. I tell the gentleman L have seen the statement in the New York and elsewhere, yet he has the audacity to say have not seen it. (Sensation. } Mr. Jomms, of La., roso and asked if the gentloman ‘would give way. : \ Mr. Grppivaz—No, sir, I will not. If a man tells me he does not believe me, I not extend to him such a T do not believe him, for I believe he believes proof. I said I had | consign the invaders | } | | | serene of | ing with Turkey the battle of freedom, and when the Cross and the t are seen reared together im» com- mon cause of humanity. Mr. Cuncman, (dem.) of N. C., rose. ‘Mr. Grppince—I am wot through yet. Mr. Cuncmax—I only want the floor when you have done. Mir. Gmpmat—Does this look like chivalry, to strike her in the back? If we are to set up asa nation of pirates, and defy France, England, and }, let us do it man- fully, and give them fair fight. Isay this asa man of peace. I hope and trust that the government of Spain will notice those movements and preparations for war to steal from her the brightest in her crown, and that the American army, on their invasion, will be met by the Emancipadoes with arms in their hands. I do not know but that it will be said I am not patriotic; but were Ia Cuban, and an emancipated slave, I would do my best to an earl, ve. I would defend my soil with all the energy whi God of Nature has given me. Inever deapond. The destiny of nations is wielded by the higher power. We are a people who pray before we fight, and when the battlo comes you must stand aside, This is the spirit which will rod at naught the machinations of power. When the thunders roll and the lightnings fash, and when the movements in the South tell you that men there feel the stirring emo- tions of humanity, you will turn pale and tremble ; and when you see your dwellings ce, I do not say we will laugh at your calamity and mock when your fear cometh, Lut then the government wil} be disposed to do justice to the ala nd give them freedom. This time is rapidly rolling forward. I hail it as I do the approach of dawn— the pperencis Of, the millenium. Mr. Barty, (dem.) of Va.—I de not intend to go into any extended discussion of the points raised theman from Ohio. The communication has ret, Soon printed and even the Committee on Foreign At to whom the document has been referred, have not had an epportunity of seeing all the facts connected with the case. Such being the condition of affairs, it is perfectly obvious that this discussion is premature. Sti, there are some remarks which we been made by the gentleman which, it occurs to me, I ought to notice, as he has attempted to prejudge the case. ‘The gentleman cannot be entirely informed abouf the subject of which he has been speaking, for although I know his diligence in cases of this sort, I sometimes know my own. Iknow, with all my facilities for doing so, I have not yet thoroughly informed myself on those points. Mr. Grwpince—I did not intend to prejudice the case of the Black Warrior. I only stated facts so far as I have been informed of them. My comments were on mutters other than those connected with that branck of the subject. Mr. Bayiy—And for this reason it occurs to me, sought not to fail to answer the gentleman who says the President ix not merely satisfied with answering the resolution calling for information, but has volun- teered a message. Now, in relation to this subject there are two laws by which the President acts. By one he merely communicates information for which he is asked, and it is a matter of statesmanlike dis- cretion whether he will do that or go further. But the constitution expressly requires the President to com- municate with ip aed in such matters as domand their attention, and that clause of the constitution re- fers more partenlaety to matters connected with for- eign rather than with domestic affairs, for the simple reason that the executive, being the department of government more especially placed in charge of the foreign relations, may be supposed to be better informed than any other department of the government ; therefore he may communicate information whenever he sees pro- per to do so. Mr. Gippixes—My position is that the President has not communicated to Congress, but only te one house, leaving the Senate in the dark. Mr. Bayty—The resolution of inquiry came from the House, and hence the response to this body. It is the duty of the House rather to follow than to Tad the Exe- cutive—not to follow him blindly, but t stain him in questions where the constitution implies he is more fully informed than the House. But the gentleman from Ohio went further, and compared this case of the Black War- rior with ordinary seizures in New York and Boston for violations of the revenue laws. He treated it lightly. The wide distinction between this class of cases and the one to which he referred, is this:—It ts not believed, b; me, at any rate—and, from the character of the Presi- dent’s message, is not believed hagas) the conduct of the Spanish government on occasion was in bona ‘Jide execution of the revenue laws in Cuba; because, on the records of the Committee on Foreign Affairs there are cases on cases of constant occurrence, most irrflating and harrassing, pore Sapir on American com- merce, committed in violation of their own laws. We have before the committee several cases of a similar character, and we believe—to use a homely, but at least, an expressive oats are whipping this nation, from some feeling of jealousy or dislike, over the backs of our unoffending citizens—ex uno dices mines. I refer to one case, that of Captain Beecher, by the printed document in relation to which it appeara that the grossest, most unjustifiable outrages have been com. mitted on our citizens. We have been seeking for re- dress, but in consequence of the system of Spanish gov- ernment, which, in my opinion, has been se pen witha view of harrassing and annoying us, we have, after eighteen months negotiation, to obtain satisfac- tion. When we go to the West India Islands we are sent to £pain, and when we go to Spain we are sent back to asceetein facts, and when we call on the Spanish autho- ritles we meet with unfortuni lelays, and the result is a ccnetant system of irritating annoyances, practised by tle Syan'eh authorities towards us, and they resort to this cireuitens: hod to aveid responsibility in the case. ‘There cecurrences do not occur with English and French Js. It they want to get rid of us and drive our forther away, why do they not put an end to their ¢f amity and commerce with us? Mr. fvanrex, (dem.) of Tenn., asked a question to bring out the facts. preven from Ohio stated that the manifest of th ck, Warrior was false ,and misrepresented the facts.’ I ask if it is not true that it is customary for all vessels touching at Havana, when passing from one port {o another, to make out a’ mani- fest precisely like that of the Black Warrior was made out, and whether the charge of the Havana authorities ‘was not sudden and without noticer Mr. Bayty—Our information is not full and expressive, but we have such information as we can rely upon to show that this was purely a tious evasion of their former practices. q have been told froma source on which reliance can be placed, that the Law line has been allowed the same description of entry asthe Black War- rior had; but there is no reason why it should not. Mr. rm, (dem.) of Va.—I have been informed whon- ever objection is made to a manifest, the shi has the right to correct it within twelve hours Is that so, and was not this permission asked and refused? Mr. Bayry—That is 80; and worse than that, the under- standing is, a scheme was formed to entrap the vessel— the port regulation was modified before her arrival, but ‘was not promulgated until after the seizure. A Voiwce—We oughtto be down on Cuba. Atiemen ‘fom Virginia, desire at ibis place, actly nt in from j partly in reply to the question of the meslenaly etinegne: (Mr. Smith,) to say, that although I regard this dis- cussion out of time and premature, and althongh we are not permitted to make use of official information which has not been communicated; yet, on the authority of such as has been made public, and also on that of a private letter of Captain Bullock, I would say here that the Black Warrior had made. precisely thirty-six trips with precisely a similar manifest, without question; that in case of any omission on the transit manifest, one of the revenue regulations at that port allowed the manifest to be corrected at any time within twelve hours after the srrival of a vessel. When the objection was first made, the Black Warrior had been there but seven hours. Tho captain immediately offered to correct his manifest; this permission was wrongfully refused. Then, after expos- tulating against the outrage, and finding he could not Prevent the confiscation, he hauled down his fing, and carrying that away, he told the Spanish officers the could not confiscate the American fiag. (Sensation. Under these circumstances, I call this seizure a palpable case of port piracy. . CUMING, (dem..) of N. ¥.—Is it right to endeavor to influence the country when only ex parte statements have been I aed ve we heard one word yet ou the other side? I submit to the gentleman from whether all diseuesion tending to an inflammatory result, ought not to be suspended, and let the country act with dignity, firmness and patience. Irexpeetfully submit, all there proceedings can tend to no good, and are of a dan- gerous character. Mr. Bavry—If I had introduced this debate, and sprung it in the House, and taken any other than most cautious and conservative ground, I should have felt myself deeply = by the remarks of my esteemed friend from New ork. Mr. Hovstor, (dem.) of Ala., = his seat)—I move to ley Mr. Giddings’ motion on the table. hr. FLoxence, (dem.) of Pa.—In connection with the remarks made by the gentleman. from New York, I can state a circhmatance. ¢ Mr. Bayiy—I cannot give way. I know more of those circumstances than any other gentleman. Mr. Frorenct—It is a circumstance of aggression. Mr. Preston, (whig) of Ky.—As a member of the Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs, Thope this debate will be ter- ope by motidn to lay the privileged question on the table. = Bartt—Nobody can fake offence Biss I am ing to say. I shall not yield the floor » excep’ the intiewan from Ohio, to make a rely, if he so de- si I began my remarks by sa: his discussion we ough I tried to be fully informed o ibject, I am not fully informed. hile I be- hn) with my friend from New York, that the country should not be inflamed, I insist that the case should not be prejndived in either direction, nor by the remarks thrown out by bd ee from Ohio, who sought to make it appear that.this is a mere ordinar, re under the revenue laws. undertook of the Black nance with the multi ture. ment. I repeat my general dministration were outatde case. I have been defending the President, oring to show the settled aggressive of the ‘ ish authorities concernin, It is one thing for a man | to step on my toes, and to do £0 every is another—precisely so with nations. ernment bas been pursul & course of annoying irrita- tion under the most unjustifiable circ: ° | on the contrary, have manifested every disposition to right towards her. When some ‘any pg was an ex- citement in New Orleans the by the Cuban authorities of Crittenden and mob pulled down a number of Spanish tobacco res remarks about MORNING <XDITION—FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1854. of the movements of the Iméntion this to show our evidence of good fafth. ease of the Ami- stad, however, is not settled; aad yet to thle the gentle- man makes the most strenuous obj money being due to Spanish subjects. I believe sonoy- ances to which I have alluded—those wrongs— are as actsof hostility towards this roment. port, the Black Warrior seems to have special hate of the Spanish authorities. tAat on former occasions, without any admonition, ag anybody could know, she was fired'at; but passed over her, anéno damage was dche. Untif our government shall show a disposition to stop this foul yay, she will continue to annoy us. The Committee en ‘oreign Affairs have hada meeting, but not « thorough investigation of this case, amd, therefore, I knew the com- mifttee would say to me, if eould convene them, that this diseussion is premature, and ought not to He carried any fartlier, and that I ought to move to lay tha’ motion to reconsider on the table—and F now do 0. GEnzrat Crie—“Ne, no!” “Question, question |’? Mr. Puynurs to Mr. Bayly—Give me four or five minutes. -—‘No, no!” “Question, question |? Mr. BayL¥—I would go as far as anybody to oblige my friend from Alabama; but as I really feel that I amvact- tog by instruction of the committee, I cannot yield’the cor. [Impatient cries of “Question,” “Question,” nad general commetion.) The question was then taken on the motion to lay Mr. Giddings’ motion on the table, and cansied with but few Gissenting voices. ‘THE DEFICIENCY BIL. The House then went into committee om tho deficiency bill. and resumed the consideration of the amendment Pract g appropriation for marine hospitals and custom our es. Ccnyersation took place relating to the propriety of parsing the deficiency bill first,and taking upthatfor hos: pitais and custom houses afterwards, as Mr. Wentworth, of Ilinois, said there seemed to be a mutual distrust be- tween the friends of the deficiency bill as it is, and the especial friends of the hospitals and’ custom touses—the latter trying to tack the last mentioned itemson to the for mer, as was done to the former defeated defitiency bill. ‘The Committee rose without an understanding on those points, and the House adjourned. From Albany. OPENING OF NAVIGATION ON THE HUDSON SIVER— THE MERCHANTS’ AND MECHANICS’ BANK OF O8- WEGO—DEATH OF SENATOR HUMPHREY. ‘ALBANY, March 16,1854. ‘The steamer P. G. Coffin arrived herve about 1G'°o’clock this morning, from Catskill: ‘The first vessel through from New York is a Hartford propeller. She arrived at 6 o'clock this e The Oregon is advertised to leave here for to-morrow evening. The sale of mort; on account of the Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Oswego, was stopped by an in- junctien obtained by a person named Innes, and the sale am = anh April oF tha iend Humphrey, for man; ATS C1 in the Teather trade Ii thie eity, formerly mayor of the city and State Senator, died this morning. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Aupaxy, March 16, 1864. ‘TEE CHARGES AGAINST A STATE PRISON INSYECTOR.. + Mr. Ricuanps, (whig) of Warren, reported that the charges preferred against Darius Clark, the State Prison Inspeetor, were matters cognezable by the Governor. The report was agreed to. BILL REPORTED. Mr. Horcmns, ( nat. dem.) of Kings, reported a bill to permit the Seventh Regiment ef New York Militia to erect a regimental armory. COARSE SALT WORKS TO BESOLD. ‘The Dill for the sale of certain coarse walt works at - cuse called out a long political debate, and was after- wards passed. HARBOR BNCROACEMENTS. Progress was made in Committee on the Harbor: En- creachment bill. Adjourned. Assembly. ALBANY, March 16, 1664.. s,m, oie Sct, ope» r. , (Whig) of Chautauque, re; o investigate the affairs of the State prisons. BILIS CONCURRED IN. ‘The House concurred in the amendments of the Senate to the New York Sixth Judicial district bill. Also, in the amendments to the bill in relation to the Protestant Episcopal Missionary Society of New York. ‘1HE FENATE TEMPERANCE BILL, Waa reported, with an amendment striking eut De- cember the Ist, ‘and inserting May 1st of this year, for the act to go into operation. ‘The bill was made the special order for to-morrow after- noon. Yew York AFTERNOON SESSION. YSES OF THE CIERK OF NEW YORK. ‘The bill relative to the fees of the Clerk of New’ Yor: was referred to a select committee to report eomplete. * ORDERED TO A THIRD READING. Several claim bills were ordered to a third reading. = bill for aid to Clinton prison was ordered to a thir! reading. SUPERINTENDENT OF The Eenate bill Later the Cemmon Schools was referred Adjourned. office of Superintendent of to be reported complete. Salem Mayoralty—Know-nothing Elected. Saree, Mass., March 16, 1854. At the election for Mayor of this city to-day, Mr. Andrews, know-nothing, received 1,251 votes, and Sut- ton, whig, 611. Ex-President Fillmore at Louisville. Lounsv11, March 16, 1854. Ex-President Fillmore was received this morning by & large concourse of citizons, at the Frankfort depot, and escorted through the principal streets. Tho hospitality of the city was tendered to him by the Mayor and Coun- cil. He partakes of s public dinner this afternoon, and then proceeds south. From Philadelphia. CALIFORNIA MAIL AGENT—FATAL OCCURRENCE. Pniapgirnia, March 16, 1854. Colonel Rowland G. Tomlinson, of Philadel; has been appointed mail agent between New York and Cali- forni fa, and sails in the Ilinois on the of Sth April. As ‘a girl named Elizabeth Creamer, fifteen years, was carrying @ loaded gun up stairs to-day, she ‘ot into a wrangle about the weapon with » younger Frether, who caught hold of the gon while sho re- tained her grasp of the muzzle. During the struggle the trigger was caught or struck by the boy’ foot, the gun went off, and the charge entered girl’s side, killing her instantly. Death of Mrs. Bigler. Harrispund, March 16, 1864. Mrs. Susan Bigler, mother of the present Governors of Pennylvania and California, died this morning, at her residence in Delaware township, Mercer county, aged about seventy. Rumors of a Threatened Invasion of Canada by Russia. a aaeita tee! 15, os A strange story ap} frome days ago ina Quebec Per, to the effect that In. consequence of advices trom ngland, the Provincial Post Office authorities had seized a letter intended for the Russian government, containing a programme of an intended invasion of Canada by Rus- | sion soldiers, via the United States. It was looked on here as a hoax; but to-night it is announced by telegraph from Quebec, that the writer of the letter has been seized, but no proof of treason was fgund—in consequence of his having Yaa time to destroy his letters—and that 10,000 militia are to be called out. ¢ matter is still considered asa humbug of som The Strike Amongst the Maryland Coal Miners, dc. ° Bartmors, March 16, 1854. Much excitement continues to exist amongst the miners in the Cumberland coal region, and the Sheriff has been despatched to di: ‘any nine who refused to vacate their tenements. In tu: creek and Sonaconing mines, riotous demonstrations had een made, but were resisted by the officers of the com- any, and several rioters were arrested. From the Frost- urg region it is reported that the miners have appointed committee to confer with the company’s agents to set- tle the difficulties. The wharf boat at Portsmouth, Ohio, sunk on Tuesda; night, damaging $10,000 worth of coffee and other goods placed in it by the Union line of steamers. The Explosion of the Steamer Reindecr. DEATH OF TWENTY-TWO PERSONS, AND AS MANY MORE SUPPOSED TO BE FATALLY INJURED. Loumvite, March 15, 1854. Twenty-two persons who were on the steamer Reindeer when the explosion took place, (as before eported,) have died, and but little hopes are entertained of the recovery of twenty-four others. Death of Rev. Alexander Yo fo The Rev. Alexander Y¢ vaatingelned alirgee e Rey. Alexander Young, a distinguished clergyman of this city, died last night. 1a Markets. Crxcinnati, March 15, 1854. Flour is scarce here, and has advanced to $6 50. Pork is dull at $12 26 for mess. Money is at 15 a 18 per cent, and very searce. New York exch: wanted at lc. premium. ‘The river is falling, but is still high. CHARLESTON, March 13, 1854. ‘The sales of cotton to-day were 1,500 bales, at prices ranging from Tc. a 10¢. The market is firm. RECEIPTS OF FLOUR FROM CANADA. ‘Arpany, March 16, 1854. ropellor Dayton landed yesterday at’ Oswego Tt goes to Bos- The 8,600 bbls. flour, from Port Credit, C. W. ton at 104¢. freight from Port Credit. BIO DE JANEIRO MARKETS; Barrmtore, March 16, 1854. By the brig Scotia we have Rio dates to the 28th January. In coffee there was but little doing. Small tales for the United States had been made at 4/800 for mixed lots, and 4)700 « 4]800 for good firsts and supe- riors. Rotwithetanding ® dull market, holders were firm. Fas quiet ; a cargo of Baltimore sold at ex . In oe a coal region, in Georges | ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP WASHINGTON, DETAILS OF THE EUROPEAN NEWS. Further Relative to the War Movements. PARTICULARS OF THE INSURRECTION IN SPAIN, &., &., &. The United States mail steamship Washington, Castain Fitch, arrived about eleven o'clock last night, with the details of the Ewropean intelligence to the 1st inst.—r9t 0 late by three days as brought by the Arabia, a synopsis of whose news we published yesterday, and to which we" have but few new features to add by this arrival, with the exception of farther particulars regarding the revo- lutionary outbreak in Spain. The Washington left Bremen on the 24th of February, and Soathampton on the Ist March. She brings a large number of passengers and an immense cargo of Ger- man, French, and Continental merchandise,of a similarly valuable and costly character to that usually conveyed by this line of steamers. A telegraphic despafch from Trieste, in anticipation of the Overland Indian mail, had been received. The date are, Calcutta January 20;Madras January 25, Hong Keng January 11, Bombay January 2%, Burmah January 12 The Governor General of India had taken possession @ the province of Meaday, in Burmah, in the name of th Queen of England. A party of British troops sent im pur suit of the Dacoits, having been led into ambush, lost twenty-three men and an officer. A special plonipoten tiary had been sent to Ava. Trade in India was active. Exchange at Calcutta 2x. 1d. From China we learn that Feentcm was closely invested by the patriot army. The Fremeh expedition had returned to Hong Kong from Nan- king. Exchange at Canton 51, Shanghae 63, and Hong Kong 5. The steamer Queen of the South arrived at Southamp- ton onthe 27th ult.,.with news from the Cape of Good Hope to the 2ist January, and Mauritusto the bth of January. Mauritius was in the highest degree prospe- rous, and the export of sugar was on the increase. The news from the Cape colony is favorable. The steamship Golden Age, bound to Australia, had mado the passage to the Cape in thirty-one days, including four days deten tion at St. Vincent. The War. The principal news by the Washington is that in-refer- ence to the stupendous military and naval preparations for prosecuting the war against Russia, making by the British and French governments. Rear-A "9 squadron arrived at Spithead on the 27th ultimo, and would be reinforced by the other ships fitting out, mak- ing an effective fleet of forty sail, The Emperor of France having ordered the formation of a third French squadron, the Moniteur of Paris contains a report from the Mi- nister of Marine, stating that the orders had been executed, and that the same consists of ten sail of the line, fourteen frigates and fifteen corvettes. Vice Ad- mira] Duschesne had been appointed to. the command of it, and it was supposed this squadron would. proceed, to Spithead to join the British fleets, fhe whole to be nnder the command in chief of Vice Admiral Sir Charles Napier, who had actually hoisted his flag at Woolwich The French government has prohibited the exportation of arms, ammunition and military equipments, and had issued a circular directing all the diplomatic and consular agents of France to give their support to the subjects and commeree of England in every case where they may be menaced by the eommon enemy. ‘The Rustian army of the Oxus had halted two marches north of Khiva. The Khans of Bokbara and Khiva had been brought te terms, and an offensive and defensive uadruple alliance has been concluded betweea them, the asians, and Dost Mahomet. It is now positively stated that the French expedition- ary army to the East will amount to 80,000 men, to be hereafter inereased as may be rendered necessary by cir- cumstenees. A telegraphic despatch from Toulon, dated the 24th of February, states that the embarkation of troops bad commenced. The divisions to go from Algeria hod begun to embark, and from Marseilles several regiments had been sent.’ Throughout tho entire of Franee the military movements and preparations were going on with the greatesf activity, and on an immense le. ‘Thousands of wagon loads of provisions, stores mmuni fon for the use of the fleets and of thearmy were being transported by railway to the several ports of vhipment. Immenre put of eavalry horses were also being made. Lord Raglan, the Commander-in-Chief of the British auxiliary army in the Fast, left London for Parison th Léth uf, to hiave an interview with the Emperor Napo leon W ference ie approaching mi pera tions in Turkey. Ef sta ‘There were rumors that the British fleet of forty sail under Vice Admiral Sir Charles Napier, on its_assembling at Spithead" would be joined by the French fleet of ten sail of the line, fifteen frigates, (of which five are steamers,) and fifteen corvettes, all steamers; and that the allied fleets, thus numbering eighty sail of the most magnificent ships in the warld, would be reviewed prior to their departure for the Baltic by the Queen and Prince Albert; and that the Emperor Napoleon would crogs from Cherbourg in his imperial steam yacht Reine Hortense to be present at the spectacle. xe appointment of Sir Charles Napier had been re- ceived with the greatest satisfaction as an earnest that the Engliah ministry was determined to inflict a terrible blow on Russia. ‘The entire extermination of the Russian fleet in the Baltic—the destruction and ravaging the Russian porte—the bombardment of Cronstadt and the burning of St. Petersburg, together with the seizure of Finland, and its restoration to the Swedes, are measures said to be positively determined upon by the “fire eating old Admi- ral,” as Sir Charles Napier is commonly called. telegraphic despatch from St. Petersburg, of the 15th of February, states that Prince Paskewitsch had been ap- pointed to the chief command of the Danubian army. lers bad been forwarded to the Russian fleet in the bi, Le neither to seek or avoid a collision with the allied fleets. It is announced from Constantinople that a treaty has been concluded between the Porte and France and England, relative to future tions with Russia. The Sheik el Islam had advanced one hundred millions of pinstres to the Sultan, and proffered furthor assist- ance, One English and {wo French officers had been appointed to actual commands on the Danube. General ‘uyon is named chief of thw engineering staff of the Armenian army. When this steamer left nearly the whole of the frat division of the English ex army of the Fast had embarked, and the second was preparing to follow with all 5] . appears arrangements of the Cabinet of England tad gained a wider scope and range, as it was announced on good authority that the English force of infantry, eavalry, artillery, and engincers, will pot now fall short of thirty thousand men. It was ex- pected that the first division of this force would be able to leaye Malta for Constantinople about tho time the second reached that island. The eventual destination of the army was unknown. Despatches from Vienna state that the Russian Foreign Office had been directed to draw up a war manifesto. It is to call the nation fo arms to defend its honor, its | dearest interests, and especially the orthodox faith.’ The | document is to be popular, resolute, and ardent. Im- menee issues of payer money were being made by im- perial decree. The British Ambassador left St. Petereburg on the 1th of February, without seeing the Emperor, pass- ports having been sent tohim. The French Minister de- manded to be treated in the same manner; but the Caar | having expressed a wish to see him, Gen. Castelbasac | was invested, during the interview, with the insignia of the Order of Bt. Alexander Newsky. The wealthy families of St. Petersburg had asked leave to raise a regiment of infantry at their own expense. Their wish was acceded to, and they were allowed to name the officers. A ukaso a all naval officers an pensions to re-join the service. In the House of Lords on the 28th inst., the Earl of Aberdeen stated that a bill was to be introduced for in- creasing the English militia force to 120,000 men, and for rairing 0,000 men in Scotland and 10,000 in Ireland. The Irish militia is not, however, to be embodied this year. THE UNITY OF ACTION BETWEEN FRANCE AND ENG- LAND. The Paris Constitutionnel has the following on the cir- cular of M. Drouyn de Lhuys to the diplomatic consular agents of France -— “ The circular of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to all the agents of France abroad is a new proof of the community of views and the warm sympathy whieh pe i id. The commere ies abroad are pl m- Protection of tho Ministers, consuls, war of ti nts, Hostilition that at ® given poi ticns may not hay necessary to provide’ for its ce; but the agonts and the forces of the other, will be ‘there to supply tho want, In reality, we belicvo but little in the danger which the commercial interests of France or of Groat Britain may have to encounter in a war in which tho com- no chance of . What can we from his fleets, clored peas?’ What have we to fea his naval stations, which may gasily beoome the prey of our cruisers? Andf wo strong enough to strike terror into the privatecrs which Rusria mi . But, how: evcr small may be the danger, the resolution concerted by the two governments is not the Je for its moral consequences, Iteauses all the . land, to the oxtremities of the glo t which the Cabinet of = ho gon ous sentiments which, in all the mes: by the two governments, enhances the already character of their allianc RUSSIA NOTIFIED THAT SHE MUST EVACUATE THE PRINCIPALITIES OR FIGHT THE ALLIED POWERS. {From the London Times, Feb. 28.) ‘The time is now come when the near approach of the eeason for naval and military and the estab- lishment of a complete understanding between the four it Powers of Eu: Fun, render iy expedient Wat prompt aad euetaa ; enabled to reunite under the-guns of Cronstadt. PRICE TWO ECENTS. | measures should be taken to bring the question of and war ton issue, ‘The governments of Englan! and France have therefore resolved to address to the Em- peror of Russia @ formal summons, calling upon him to give, within six dys from the receipt of that communica: fon, a solemn promise and engagement that be will cause his troops to evacuate the Priactpalities of the Danube on or before the 30th of April. The couriers who are the bearers of this from London and Paris started om their journey yowter- day morning. They will pass through Bevlin asd Vienna, whence it is understood that similar demards will be forwarded at the same time by the caléuets of Prussia and Austria, The refusal on the part of Russia to comply with this just demand or return a fittiag’an- ewer will be regarded by the Powers as a declaratish of war. It is calculated that this communication will reach St. Petersburg in nine or ten days. Very possibly the ‘Emperor Nicholas will not avail himself of the forraal term of six days which bas been extended to him, ax there can be no doubt of the purport of his answer; but, at any rate, in less than three weeks that answer will be known, and “the forces of the allied Powers, which aro in fact al: rendy on their way to their ive destinations, will by tha¢time be i a position to commence immediate Hostilitions. Upbn the artivabfrom the Tagus of Admiral "a \dron, Which was seen yesterday evening outside of Wight, and has now east anchor at Spithead, Sir Citarles Napier, the eommander of the fleet, transfers his flag to the Dake of Wellington. That portion of the naval forces which ix already completely ready for active wer- view will shortly ssvemblo in tho Dewns, and proceed early in March to the Kattegat, where it will await the opening of the Baltlo, which is seldom accessible for ma- ritime operations before the latter part ef the month of March; so that the presence of the floct eff the shores of cf the Baltic will coincide in point of time with the period at which the definitive —amawor of the Emperor of Russia. to the ultimatum of Furope can be received. The> Russian Bal- tic fleet consists of three divisions ef about nine le ships each, which are now lying in tle 1 ports of Revel, in Esthonia; Helsingfors, im ad Cronstadt—all within the Gulf of Finland. three stations Revel is commonly free from. ioe or afortnight before the upper part of the gult, and it is of course important that the divisions of the Russian fleet which are thus separated: should not be el singfors is protected by the fortifications of Swonborg; built on three islands opposite the mouth of the harbor and mounting 800 guns, with barracks and casemates for 12,000 men, ‘The Isles of Aland, which were seized by Russia when she effected the conquest and annexation of Finland in 1809, are also an inyportant naval station, as they command the Gulf of Bothnia, and threaten even the capital of Sweden, to which king- dom els ought rightfully to belong. It would bea wise and politic measure, well calculated to check the immoderate ascendanc: Russia, if the eventa of the war enabled the allied Powers to restore these islands to the Scandinavian monarchies, with which they aro intl mately connected by race, religion, past traditions, and national spirit; and we cannot but hope that the: gallant people of Sweden may take advantage of this conjunc- ture in affairs to recover the province which Was #0 shamefully wrested from them nearly half'a century ago. Tagt will encode ty. vere: tio; the. period Wales mn met Wi ie vel le 1@ pel wi may now be assigned for the sensation of ‘ail suspense. ‘The first two French columns, of about 8,000 men each, will’ embark simultaneously at Toulon and Algiers, while the British division is making ite way up the Mediterranean. Welearn atthe same time, by telegraphic despatohos from Constantinople of. the 13th inst., that the Porte has. acceded to the convention proffered to it land and France; so that on their arrival in the Fuck ish terri- tories, the troops will be reocived. under the provisions of a specific engagement with the Turkish government. As a further proof of the excellent understanding, and: cordial union which exist between the French and English governments, we cannot omit referring with great satisfaction to the circular addressed by the Minis- ters of these two great empires to all their agents and @ficers abroad, directin; em to use their utmost en- deavers, in all parts of the world, to protect the property and interests of cach other as they would those of their own countrymen. This is a most striking proof of the united policy and common intention of the two. States, and in all. the various emergencies to which a state of war may give rise in different parts of the globe it is alike honorable and useful to both nations that they should aoe joint protection to the interests of their subjects abroad. ; allowed to detiver their despatches. There are inclinea’ to think that the movement at: hes been coincide’Dt with one in Catalonia. Had revolt ofthe regiment of Cordova been the act merely of soldiers and ser, tants, it might, have been ex- plained by local o,1#e8, but it seems highly a that a Brigadier-Ge'neral would have had not had unds to @xpect support and co-operation Yoneda fat of troops pader own immediate com- mand. Immediately following the circular above comes: to the tain. Goocral of At # despatch addressed to Crete unish with tbe Ulmodt feet 's, officers, sor,'eants and sol- enjoining him to judge and of martial lawfall the chi diers who took part in the insurrection, and ali the civi- Tians who were taken with arms in their haads. Them comes the most rtant document of all, a sevond cir- ular from the Minister at War to the Cap’ je of Proviaces, which runs as follows:— The Queen (whem God proserve) being informed of the ol jouw military rebsjiion in the cit; of Red ne scenes breton onl Shen’ it werceyremen tee ake nally chastiend, and with o view to preven sil clagaes fr, the acco: by the Is) the Jud the soourily of Spain, ‘detaching inciting to revolt ottar indi’ ale ot a aD! army, en ng a Pere eee ere, mt tricte under your atthe 11h of Apel, Te, Chere Zine exceptional state; seeing that mont is deternsined to preserve order mad give ; —— buchen the ~* lo vermors fer’ culars from the Minty of War ernment is determined to maintain te Dl me ACS todo trance) the laws ard pubic ordes, closes’ ba, important series of dooumsearte us is the whole of Epein placed under martial law—@ state of things unparalle! .ce the end’of the civil war. Owing to the very short time that has elapsed since’ facts ¢ known, people’here have as yet been unabler evan to conjecture what we may next expect. The crisis is extremely serious, and the perplexity is increased the doubt in what sense the revolt has taken place, al- though the most natural inference is that Coneha is ite instigator. Hore sesved under his command im: Catalonia, and was known to be well affected to him, Gonzales Bravo has just been arrested. Generals. Ser-- rano and Mamzano (the latter also a former’ subordinater of José Concha’s) have been seat de cuartel, but to what. Pose T have not yet been able to learn. Madrid isquiet,. jut there is much’ anxiety abroad. Wo shall soon hear of more arrests. Two extraordinary couriers have arrived from Sera— gossa, and are shut up in the maim guardhouse, and het” ihe ands. reports abroad of disturbances at Barcelona. 6 fands, have fallen at to-day’s Bolsa. In addition the Times contains the following telc- graphic despateh:— Manam, Feb. 23, 1854: Order is established at Sa: . ‘The insurgents whe: occupied the fort of Aljaferia surremdered at discretion. on the morning of the 2ist. The fugitives,. pursued by two squadrons of cavalry, directed their flight towards the frontiér of France. At Madrid all ie quiet. The Council of Ministers ia- sitting en permanence at tho War office. The arrests centinue. There is a rumor of the banishment-of Messrs. Ale- dro de Castro, Bermudez de Castro, and Gonzales. v0. General Zavala has received his pass] for Bayonne. ‘The Spanish General Concha haeniockon Bordeaux. Three per Cents, 35. Later from Bermuda. OUR HAMILTON CORRESPONDENCE. Hammon, Bermuda, March 6, 1854. Trial of an American Sailor—War Preparations—Navab- and Military Movements A special court of General Assize is being held to-day, for the trial of Eli Andrew, one of the crow of the ship Tem- nessee, at presant at St. Georges, on a charge of maa- slaughter of Josef Manuel, another of the crew of said vessel. Onthe 17th ult. an altercation took yplace om board the vessel between the parties, when Andrew kick- ed Manuel in the stomach, from the effects of which he shortly after died. ‘The mechanics and othersemployed at the navy yard, Tho Emperor of Russia is driven to very different empe- dients to express the annoyance and irritation which feels towards his former allies, The regiments in his army which bore the names of the Austrian and Prus- sian sovereigns have been commanded to change their designations, The Military Commissioner or Envo; Russia, who has habitually resided at Berlin, is ordered to join his regiment on duty, and Russian officers are not to wear Austrian and Prussian decorations. This last hint is not undeser of imitation in Germany and elsewhere, where thi of servility te Rusma are but too common. Within the last few weeks the chief minis- ters of Bavaria and Saxony have actually received and accepted the Russian order of St. Alexander Newsky ; and, what is still more extrsordinary, General Castelba- jac, late French minister at St. Petersburg, who has just Been recalled in consequence of the impending rupture thought himself justified in accepting the.same decora tion from the Emperor whose court he was about to leave. The nomination of Prince Paskiewitsch to the command of the Russian army on the Danube is a me: sure which gives us no very high idea of the resource of Russia in her superior officers. Prince Paskiewitach was at no time a general of great eminence; his milita- ry reputation was gained by beating the Persians; and in the Hungarian campaign he displayed neither activity nor fertility of resource. He is now, moreover, consider- ably above seventy, and infirm for his years. We do not take Prince Paskiewitech to be the man to extricate the Russian army from the great difficulty in which it is placed, with an enemy in strong positions behind a great river all along its front, and the probability that it will shortly be menaced on both flanks by an European army, composed of the best troops in the world. It is, in fact, difficult to conceive what operations can be attempted with success by any army in such a position, threatened as it is on all sides and on its line of o; tions; and, al- though we certainly do not anticipate that the Emperor of Russia will engage to evacuate the Principalities in deference to the summons of the other Powers, we have yet to learn how he can continue to hold them against ir will. ‘The Insurrection in Spain. Spanish affairs were beginning to create some uneasi- ness, and it’ was said that some communications had passed between the British and French governments as to the policy which should be adopted in the event of the dethronement of the present Queen. Full particulars of the insurrectionary attempt at Saragossa are furnished in the follow'ng [Correspondence of the London Times. Mapaip, Feb. 1854. ‘The non-appearance, up to an unusually late hour, of to-day’s Gazette, Vag rise to many conjectures as to the probable cause of its delay, and some suggested that it might perhaps contain the long-talked of decrees con- pti | a coup d’etat. At the same time, rumors were abroad from an early hour this morning, and even late last night, of disastrous occurrences at Saragossa, which might render the moment inopportune for unconstitu- tional proceedings on the part of the government. At about noon the Gazette came out, containing the import- ant intelligence, (in the form of a circular from General Blaser, Minister at War, to the Captains-General of Pro- vinees,) that the infantry regiment of Cordova, in gar- | rison at Saragossa, had risen in armed insurrection, with its Colonel, Brigadier Juan José de Hore, at its head, on | the morning of the 20th inst., in the castle of Aljaferia, where it was quartered, had occupied the approaches to the castle, and the stone bridge over the Ebro. Immediately, the circular continues, that this came t the knowledge of the Captain-General, that officer hurrie out into the street and convin i ment extended to @ part of the Gronps of armed civilians show themsclves particans of the roby in honees several chiefs and offic the direction of their dispersed, and the pri ing ery and banner Captnin-General put himself at the hoad of the re er cf the garrison of Saragossa, which continued faithful and obedient, and bogan to act with energy in con the civil authorit the points they d regiment of Cor was con Brigadier Hore lay dead on the Pla were tranquil and submissive, and the d ely frustrated by the vig. nd garrison of Saragoss ed few points to ocenpy, and the town HTedicnt to the authorities, ‘The rebels had loft many d at the positions they bad held, and which they had been compelled to abandon, The intelligence of this disastrous affair must bave come at horses’ utmost speed, and further arrivals are anxiously expected, It is difficult as yet to trace the origin of the revolt, which was evidently ill-combined. It is possible that Concha, in his passage through Saragos- may have left directions with his partisans which have been but imperfectly and partially executed. It is considered singular that no other regiments or battalions joined that of Qordova, but that, on the contrary, the garrison fought so steadily against it. But we have as yet very meagre information on the subject, and that through the sole channel of the government Gazelle. ‘the private letters in town from Saragussa have been kept back, and are not yet delivered. Judging from the above circular, and especially from the words I have underlined, ite protty evident that tranquillity had not yet been restored. Among the few points not yet occu- pied by the Queen's troope—consequentt still held by the insurgente—we must necessarily reckon the Castle of the Aljaferia, rather an important one. Bri Hore is not likely to have sallied forth into the without leaving force in the castle to fall pack upon. On this nothing is said; but we may fairly presume that had the garrison held the castle, the fact would have been explicitly mentioned in the circular. Not only the next arrivals from Saragossa, but also those | from Cotalonis, which may be expected to-morrow | morning, up to the same date (20th) at which the insurrection . oceurred in the former place, arc locked for with impatience. The troops in Catalonia are some of the best in the army, as far as military efficiency cen, but it is not so certain that they are amongst those best disposed to the government. The Captain-General of that district, La Rocha, is a man of determined cha- racter, who is said to have declared upon a recent occa sion, when warned of his probable removal from his post, that under no circumstances would that occur, intimat- ing, in short, an intention of standing by the government © longer than (if so long ae) they stood by him. Some her op themeelves, declaring | nd seizing and o ‘oups were out the rail . The were at! Ireland Island, were out on the 25th ult,, for great gum ractice, and the result proved them quite eapable of de- Fonding the piace in case of an attack. ‘Viee Admiral Sir George F. Seymour, left here “on the 20th ult., for Halifax, in the steamer Merlin, Capt. Ham- ter. His fing ship—the Cumberland—followed him om the 224, The Cumberland will proceed to England im- ely. H. M. steamer Brisk, r is here, waiting the arrival of the Merlin, from Halifax, due tor day, when she will probably leave for " The 44th Regiment in expected hehe ater from Gib- raltar, to relieve tho 56th, which will return to England. Robbery of the Custom House in Pittsburg, $10,000 stoLEN—THE COLLECTOR FATALLY INJURED, From the Pittsburg Post, March 13.] One of the boldest pieces of villany that has ever beem perpetrated took place in this city on Friday night. It shows on the part of the scoundrels en, in ita har- dihood, energy and boldness, the like of which hasscaree- . ly a parallel in the annalmof crime in this country, Thp. cage to which we refer is no less than an assaulf on, the Collector of the Port, and the robbery of the Custom House of the sum of ten tho dollars in gold. The facts of the case are mainly = About 73g o'clock on Friday evening, John. Hastings, Fsq., Collector of Customs at this port, left his residence, which is situated on the second banks in Allegheny elty’ Immediately above the aqueduct, with the intontion @& proceeding to the office of the toll collector at the dock. Before he had reached the bottom of the leading down from the bank to the tow-path of the he was confronted by a stranger, who sprang upon one the steps. Somewhat startled, Mr. Hastings cast a look behind him and saw that he had been followed by anoth- er man, who was standing behind him om the steps. The villain atandiag below Mr. H. immediately caught him the throat, and threw him down. Mr. H. was then st by one of the rascals on the head with a colt, slung-shot, or some weapon of the kind. ‘This rendered him insensl- ble, and all he remembers of the affray was « crushing sensation about the head. ‘The villains then proceeded ta rifle the pockets of Mr. Hastings ; they took from his person over three hundred dollars in money, a valuable gold watch, and the keys of the outer door of the Custom House, and of the safe im the inner room. The robbers then left Mr. Haal lying on the ground; ina short he recovered hl senses, and was enabled to drag himself to the top of the steps, whore his cries attracted members of his own family to his aid. As soon as Mr. Hastings had fully realized the extent of the outrage committed upon him, he sent word to the watchman at the Custom House to be more than usually strict in hie watch during the night. This message was delivered the watchman, Joseph Cupples, about half, nine o'clock, and he states that after that time he Kept strict watch, and that from the time of going on duty at dark until daylight he had not been out of the bi 3 On Saturday morning, between eight and nine o'cl the Deputy Surveyor came to the office; there was no ap- nce of a robbery having been committed, but on un- locking the vault door (he was furnished with duplicate k-ya) he found considerable quantities of gold cola soat- tered over the floor; making further examination he dis- covered the safe had been robbed of nearly ten thousand dollars—all in twenty dollar gold pieces. There can be no doubt that the robbery was committed | by the assailants of Mr. — for they took fron hima the keys of the outer door and of the safe door. Bit the question is, how did they commit the robbery wh'le the watchman was in the room into which the vault door opens? It is reasonable to expect that the watchman would have been unusually vigilant after the warning he had received from Mr. Hastings at half after nine, and yet he says he heard nothing during the night.’ The only supposition left is that the robbers, im: af ter the outrage on Mr. Hastings, proceeded to the Cus tom house, unlocked the doors, and yearried sway the coin, before the messenger from Mr. tings: 3 ither while the watchman was abse from his post, or asleep at his post. This, of course, wil be fully investigated. ‘There were two watchmen employed at the Custom houve—Messrs. Hugh M’Aleer and Joseph Ca) and did all this of them being on duty every night. On y night Cupples ‘was on the watch. During the night the watch- menremainin tbe inner room. This is the room inte which the safe opens. Mr. Hastings, .we regret to learn, is severely injured. The blow he received on the head inilicted s severe wound, fracturing, it is feared, bis skull. He states that he is certain he was attacked by two men, and ho thinks three. ee robbers, after committing the robbery, carried affay with them the keys taken from Mr. Hastings. locked the safe and vault doors, and also the out cone, leaving everything in its usual state. The De pe the deputy, we may state, were not aroused until he opened we Vault door, and discovered the on the floor. ‘There was a great excitement in the city on Ee consequent upon the robbery. Every man speaking of affair, had hisown story and his own suspi to relate. Mr. Cupples, the watchman, states that he was asleep when the robbery was committed, in the very room im which the robbers operated; a faithful and vigilant watoh- man forsooth. Destructive Fire 1x Newark. N. J.—A fire broke out about 8 o’clock this morning in the patent lea- ther establishment of Messrs. Halsey & Taylor, corner of Market and Shipman sts. It was confined to the west end of the front building, a brick wall with iron doors pre- venting its spreading through the whole establishment. It is not known whether it originated from the ovens, or tained principally Japann er. entirely consumed, The loss is estimated at about which is neatly covered by insurance.—Newark Adver~ tiser, March 10. acne Breapsturrs at tHe Weet—From Te ceived from all parts of the West, we Tates that there never was so much grain in store, ment, as at present. At all the pri warehouse is crammed, and in many &o., are used a8 The high prices ruling wil render’ tho greater than over before,