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RAQR Vaev, ’ WHOLE NO. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. errr A Fortnight Later from California. | | mitted by the President, wasbecause its grammar was Arrival of the El Dorado at New Orleans. - SAFETY OF LIEUTENANT STRAIN AND PARTY. | GOLD STILL ABUNDANT. Commercial Depression and Failures. HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. THE SENATE AND THE GADSDEN TREATY. ANTICIPATED REJECTION OF THE PROJECT. Seathing Speeches Against the Administration. THE DOCUMENTS RELATIVE TO CUBAN OUTRAGES, Expected Refusal of our Demands on Spain, and no Preparations Made to Meet the Crisis, ae Debates in the Houce on Post Office Contracts and the Nebraska Question. EXTRAORDINARY INTELLIGENCE FROM MAYTI. Rammer French Demands Peremptorily Refused by Faustin. PROSPECT OF A WAR BETWEEN THE TWO COUNTRIES. BUSINESS IN THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. LARGE NUMBER OF BILLS PASSED. MEMBERS COMING TO NEW YORK, &e., &., &. ‘The News from California, New Orrgans, April 5, 1854. The steamship El Dorado, from Aspinwall on the 80th alt., has arrived at this port. She brings the California mails of the 16th March, 130 passengers, and $40,000 in gold dust. ‘The mail steamship George Law was to sail from Aspin- wall for New York on the 81st ult., with 500 passengers, and nearly $1,000,000 in treasure. The El Dorado reports the gratifying intelligence that ‘Lieutenant Strain and his party of explorers are safe, ‘and had arrived on the Pacific coast. ‘The steamship Golden Gate, which left San Francisco on the 16th March, arrived down at Panama after a pas- Sage of eleven days. ‘The steamship Cortes also left San Francisco on 16th of March, for San Juan del Sur. From California there is but little news of general in- terest. ‘The country is reported to have been healthy, but the yainy season had beén unusually severe. Provisions continued depressed, and many failures were anticipated. Mesara. Wells, Fargo & Co. had forwarded from Sacra- ‘mento, for shipment to the Atlantic States, nine hun- red pounds of gold dust. ‘The accounts from Walker's filibuster expedition were extremely discouraging. They were quartered at San Vincent, and the force was daily dwindling away. Seve- ral more had returned to San Francisco. The foregoing was telegraphed from the Balize. The steamers Fl Dorado and Danicl Webster have since reached their docks, and we are in possession of our files ‘of California papers, which, however, contain little else of interest. The steamers which left San Francisco on the 16th of March bad over two millions of dollars in treasure. ‘The steamer Star of the West sailed from San Juan for New York on the 81st ultimo, with $900,000 treasure. Col. Fremont had been overtaken in the mountains, going the central route to San Francisco. Several of his party had died of cold and hunger. The trial of Col. Watkins, of the Walker fillibuster ex- pedition ,had commenced. Ex-Governor Foote, of Miss., ‘was one of the counsel. . The mining accounts are still exceedingly favorable. The San Francisco markets were quite stagnant. Six failures, including two commission merchants, had oc- curred. Money was stringent, and real estate had large- ly declined in value. SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. Arrived at San Franciseco—Ship Arthur, from Boston; brig Amelia, from New York. The Important News from Washington. THE DEBATES IN THE SENATE ON THE GADSDEN TREATY—EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPEMENTS ANTI- CIPATED—NO DOUBT OF THE ULTIMATE REJECTION OF THE PROJECT, ETC. Wasuncrox, April 6, 1854. The Senate was in executive session over four hours to-day, nearly all which time was spent in discussing the Gadsden treaty. Governor Brown, of Mississippi, spoke against it in its present shape. 4 Mr. Rusk, of Texas, submitted an amendment, to the effect that if it was found the boundary line laid down by Genera! Gadsdon did not afford a feasible route for a yailroad to the Pacific then Mexico was to grant the United States a right of way further south. Although it is known that the treaty is doomed to be defeated beyond all hopes, still no yote has yet been taken showing its real weakness There is no doubt that the injunction of secresy will be removed when the debate is concluded, and with this view nearly every Senator has written out his speech for publication. It is said that the facts which have transpired in the investigation prove the administration to have been guil- ty of the most extraordinary conduct in bringing about the negotiation, employing as its agents persons known to be largely pecuniarily interested in the Sloo and Garay grants. The names of these persons have come up in debate, and the motives of the President and Secretary of War—Jefferson Davis—have been charged to have ‘been improper in the extreme. We do not believe this with regard to the President. His fault is in being sur- rounded by a dishonest and corrupt set of friends, who have erected a Kitchen Cabinet to get hold of the spoils. If the debates are published as the speeches were de- livered, it is stated that the denunciatory articles which have appeared in the Henatp against the administration will be considered as the most fulsome praise in compari- zon with them, ¥ Not the least interesting portion of the history is the manner in which Jefferson Davis managed to get General Gadaden appointed Minister without the aid of @ single voice from his State—South Carolina. It is probable a motion to lay the treaty on the table will be carried before the close of the week, perhaps. to- morrow. THE OUTRAGES IN CUBA—ANTICIPATED REJECTION OF THE DEMANDS ON SPAIN—-THE ANGLO-FRENCH PROTECTORATE—WEAKNESS OF OUR NAVY, ETC. ‘The President stated to a gentleman to-day that he ex- pected the answer of the Spanish government to the de- ‘mand made with reference to the Black Warrior would ‘be a positive refusal. This being the case, what are we to think of the supineness in not ordering at once a strong naval force to the West Indies? The Secretary of the Navy has ample power by law to give such bounties for sailors as would secure plenty of men. Nothing has ‘been done; and yet we know the Cabinet believe that England and France will at once despatch a strong squad- ron to reinforce the Spanish fleet at Cuba. It can only be accounted for on the supposition that the President has made up his mind tocavoin. The conduct of the administration excites a good deal of indignation here. ‘The Cuban correspondence transmitted to the House yesterday dates as far back as 1836, The telegraph made B ridiculous blunder yesterday jin speaking of this mat- tor. It should rond—that ong gf the caren is that of the MORNING EDITION—FRIDAY, APRIL - Gj, 1854. | “Maine,” (not marine) seamen, imprisoned by the C49 authorities. It is stated that the principal reason why the Senta refused to print the Gadsden treaty correspondence aub- intolerable, and its ignorance, want of morality, and dis- honesty would completely disgrace our government, This may appear an overdrawn statement, but in reality it is a tame description of most disgraceful facts. THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT—TIE OIO METHODIST CHURCH CASE. The case of William A. Smith, versus Leroy Swormstedt, is now before the Supreme Court, on appeal from thd State Court of Ohio. ‘The question involves a division of the property of the Methodist Book Concern located in that State. " Able counsel are eng and much interest is manifested by the crowds who t! rong the court rooms, THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate, ‘Wasnivoton, April 6, 1854. REPEAJ. OF THE MABSOURI COMPHOMISR, ETO. Mr. Evererr, @rhig) of Mass., presented resolutions of the town of Dedham, Mass., against the repeal of the Missouri compromise; also a petition from the citizens of Gettysburg, Penn., in favor of securing religious worship to Americans abroad. PETITION AGAINST THE HOMESTEAD BILL. Mr. Crayton, (whig) of Del., presented a memorial against the Homestead bill. MMBORIAL FOR THE REDEMPTION OF CONTINENTAL MONEY. Mr. Hanan, (dem.) of Me., presented a memorial from Mr. Clark, whe4s the owner of a quantity of Continental money, praying {s redemption by government. BILLS PAS@RD. The House bill granting a pension to the widow of Brigadier General Leavenworth was taken up and passed. he bill extending the limits of the collection district of Milwaukie, Wis., was passed. The bill for relief of Joseph Smith was passed. CORRESPONDENCE RESPECTING THE IMPRISONMENT O¥ MARTIN KOSTA. The Cuam presented 2 communication from the State Department, covering certain correspondence between the American Consul at Smyrna and the State Depart- ment, relative tothe imprisonment of Martin Kosata. Laid on the table. . Nothing whatever of any importance, not before made public, appears in this fresh batch of correspondence. EXECUTIVE SESSION. The Senate went into executive session. The doors were eeeaed at half-past three o’clock, and the body ad- journed. sg House of Representatives, Wasnineton, April 6, 1854. MAILS BETWEEN NEW ORLEANS AND SAN FRANCIIOO. The House took up the bill reported from the Commit- tee on Post Offices and Post Roads, authorizing a contract to be made for carrying the mails between New Orleans and San Francisco—the service to be paid for according to the time employed: for instance, if the time occupied be 24 days, the government to pay $10,000 per annum; if 28 days, $20,000; if 22 days, $30,000, and so on increas- ing the pay till the time descends to ten days, for which the government is to pay sixteen hundred thousand dol- lars per annum. Mr. CuuRCHWELL, (dem.) of Tenn., who originally intro- duced the bill, showed the advantages of what is pro- both commercially and Lenny . He said that one of his objects was to place the Post Office Department on a footing With individual enterprise and the express lines. There could be, he said, no favoritism in the me- thod suggested, because it was left open to private com- petition. Those who have the fastest vessels and most enterprise will be the successful contractors. Should the bill it would considerably increase the revenue of the Post Office Department. Mr. Smirn, (dem.) of Va., said the bill isin harmony with the spirit of the age—letting the contracts and pay- ing for services to the expedition of the It ntroduced a new principle, oor of the calm con- sideration of the House. He said Mr. Vanderbilt was willing to undertake such a contract, and if any man can deat him, to give up the contract.” He was at a loss to know what possible objection there could be to such a measure. Mr. McMuzrzy, (dem.) of Va., considering the bill of paramount impot ce, desired it to be sent to the Com- mittee of the Whole on the State of the Union for a full discussion. Mr. CuuRcnwaut. said, if the bill should go there Ne- braska or some other topic would be discussed. He de- sired that the consideration of the subject be postponed for three weeks. Here the matter rested. ‘THE DEFICIENCY BILL, As amended by the Senate, was reported frem the Com- mittee of Ways and Means. THE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO OUTRAGES UPON AMERICANS IN CUBA—THE BLACK WARRIOR AFFAIR, ETC. ‘The Srgaker laid before the House a mes: from the President of the United States, enclosing a let- ter from the Secretary of State in reply toa resolution of the House, requesting the President, if not inconsist- ent with the public interest, to communicate any infor- mation he may have received with regard to the deten- tiod of the steamer Black Warrior, gr any other viola- tions of American rights by Spanish authorities. ‘The Secretary of State transmits several reams of docu- ments in addition to those heretofore sent if, and pro- mises to transmit more so soon as they can be prepared. The 8 cover the following cases:— Steamships Crescent City The annulling of the Cu- ‘and Ohio. ban decree. Schooner Manchester. Michael D. Haran. Jobn 8. Thrasher, The seamen belonging to Steamer Falcon. the bark Jasper. Schooner Lamartine. The Black Warrior. Rey, alias Garcia Pedro Ro- Tho opening of United States cices malts, by the authorities of be The Contoy prisoners. John Salinero. Captain Larrabee. . me of the correspondence dates as far back as 1835, and comes up to the present time. It is between the American Secretary of State, the Sipe authorities, and our respective Ministers at Madrid, covering all mat: ters of dispute between the two countries. The documents were referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and ordered to be printed. The Houre went into Committee of the Whole, and took w THE a APPROPRIATION RILL— DEBATE ON THR NE- BRASKA QUESTION—ITS DENUNCIATION BY GERRIT SMITH, ETO. Mr. Prrsox, (whig) of Ky., delivered a speech in favor of the Nebraska:Kansas bill, but was for striking out Mr. Clayton’s amendment. ‘The connected argumentation precludes our giving an abstract of the speech. ' Mr. Gernrr Surtu, (abolitionist) of N. Y., then spoke— He first denounced slavery, regarding it as the hugest lie onearth. By chattelizing man, it not only denies that man is man, but that God is God ; for in his image God made man—every Variety of man—the black and red as well as the white man. He was opposed to the Nebraska- Kansas bill for the following reasons :—First, because it insults the colored man, and the Maker of ‘all men, in limiting suffrage to the white man. Secondly, because it restricts suffrage to citizens of the United States. Thirdly, it conveys a deceptive idea of non-inter- vention, when the bill does not recognize the doctrine. Fourthly, because it looks to the existence of slavery in these Territories, and provides safeguards in advance of slavery there. Fifthly, because it allows that slavery may exist in the States to be formed out of the Territo- ries. These points he argued till the conclusion of his hour, when the committee rose, and the House ad- Journed. From Baltimore. THE DESTRUCTION OF THE POPE'S BLOCK OF MARDLE —TBE CUMBERLAND COAL MINKS, ETC. Barteore, April 6, 1854. The Washington Monument Association offers a re- ward of $500 for the detection of th: ne who destroy- ed the block of marble presented by the Pope of Rome. ‘The Cumberland Zelegraph cays that mining operations are resumed throughout the entire coal region, the strike being at an end. ‘Whitehall cotton factory, near this ci was burn! down this afternoon. The loss is $40,000, mostly iu- sured. Wm. E. Hooper was the owner. Disaster to the Schooner West Wind, Norvorx, April 6, 1854. The schooner West Wind, from Charleston, bound to New York, with cotton, has arrived here. On the 30th of March, off Cape Fear, the wind carried away main- boom, split mainmast, foreeail, &c. The Philadelphia Selcet Council. PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 1854. There is much excitement here consequent upon the conduct of four members of the Select Council, who by their absence have prevented a meeting every evening this week. The object of the meeting was to consummate the subscription to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, and this course ‘been taken to defeat the measure by pre- venting the attendance of # quorum. An indignation meeting is in contemplation by our citizens. Court of Appeals. AtBany, April 6, 1854. Case No, 97 was reserved for the 14th. No, 9 was not concluded, Markets. ‘New Orreane, April 5, 1864. The Baltic’s news was received at noon to-day, and our cotton market became quite flat under it, and prices weaker. The receipts at all the Southern ty ‘a8 com- — with the same date last year, are 683,000 bales. ‘orn is dull, af 4 Ke. 1 66c, Cotton’ freights to pool are quoted Our cotton market ta dull, "The silo to-day” onl ir cot ‘mar! al ie a onl amounted to 250 bales, at 8c. a 9340. ji 4 PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 1864. Liver- The out door business to-day was exceedingly brisk. ‘The produce markets are but noredtnaly the same observation will apply to mocha aad monetary af- airs generally. Late and Important from Hayti. FLARE-UP BETWEEN THE FRENCH AND THE EMPE- ROKR—DEMAND OF THE FORMER PEREMPTORILY REFUSED, ETC. Pumapmiema, April, 6, 1854. ‘Ths cagtam Of the bark Charles E. Lex, arrived herd to-day, fon Porte 2% Prince, states that on the Sth March a Freseh frigate (stig) and a steamer anchored off (he harbor, aiid the Admira! (Dyquesne,) demanded an audience of the Eiiperor, which was refused. A letter was then delivered, threatening that if certata demands were not compNed with im forty-eight hours, the French would resort to the most sevére measures. The Haytien Minister of War had a conference with the foreign consuls, who were told fiat if the ¥rench Admi- ral resorted to the measures threeténed in the letter, he Would not bo responsible for the consequences—the de- mands were too exorbitant. ‘The Emperor gave his final answer on the night of the 9th—that rather than submit, the Hayticn government would cease to exist. ‘The declaration had a good effect, for the mext morn- ing the French frigate hoisted the Haytien flag and sa- luted it. During the critieal period, the Emperor acted with yTudence and determination, and visited tho forts and fleet, which were put in order for action. The Pennsylvania Liquor Bill. HarnisnurG, April 6, 1854. The Dill to restrain the sale of liquors by grocers, passed the Senate finally to-day. Yeas, 19; nays, 12. The Frohibitory Liquor Law bill came up for discus- son. A motion was made that the Senate insist on its amendments, and that a Committee of Conference be apjointed. Mr. Hiester moved to postpone the bill in- definitely. Lost. Yeas, 8; nays, 24. A motion to in- sist upon a Committee of Conference was passed. Yeas, 24; nays, 6, fe Concord (N. H.) ”. Coxcorp, April 6, 1854 Gen. Joseph Low, democrat, wis re-elected Mayor of this city. The vote stood:—Low, 695; Ephraim Hutchins, whig, 646. From Boston. FAST DAY IN MASSACHUSETTS—“THE ANGEL GA- BRIEL" IN TROUBLE. Apeit 6, 1854 Bostow, é The annual fast in Massachusetts was observed to-day. ‘The weather was warm and pleasant, and business was generally suspended in this city. ‘the churches were well filled. The theatres also attracted large numbers, siving twoor three formances. In the afternoon Mr. Orr, alias the ‘Angel Gabriel,” blew his trumpet on the Common, and commenced ing. An immense crowd gathered, and some ma- nifestations of a riot induced the police to take Mr. Orr into custody. He was confined in the station house un- til dark and then set at liberty. Affairs in Albany. LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS INTERRUPTED BY THE STRONG LOBBY INFLUBNCE—REBUKE TO THE NATIVE AMER- IOAN OPPOSITION TO CATHOLICS—NEW CITY HALL —CROTON RESERVOIR—NEW YORK POLICE DILL— PORT PHYSICIAN—MAINE LAW—SACKETI’S HAR- BOR RAILROAD-—TRINITY CHURCH PROPERTY— STATE PAPER, ETC. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THR NEW YORK HERALD. Atpany, April 6, 1854. The outside pressure upon the Legislature waa never greater than at present; there never was a more fero- cious lobby congregated; members of the Senate and the Assembly are annoyed in their seats, at their moals, and in their rooms, with the most consummate impwdence and impertinence. Business in both branches is con- stantly being interrupted by the lobby buzzards. Some have canal claims, others are standing pettifoggers for claimants; incorporations to import camels, to construct railroads, for savings banks, pure milk, subscribing to railroad stock, for the relief of individuals, towns, coun- ties, &e., which have become too deeply indebted; to change the route of railroads, and absorb the public lands, and hundreds of other exclusively private mat- ters, press the Legislature to an intolerable degree. The lobby has already induced a majority to remain two or three days after the hundred days, for its own private interest. The adjournment will not take place until Friday or Saturday of next week. . Among the reports submitted to the Senate this even- ing, was one by Mr. Yost, against the petition of the Native Americans, who asked the Legislature to enact a law prohibiting Roman Catholics from being employed as teachers in the common schools. The Senator stated thay it was improper to make any distinctions as to reli- gious creeds. When the question came up, agreeing to the rey , Senator Barr called for the ayes and noes, when it appeared that every Senator agreed to the re- port, except Mr. bach Mr. Brooks introdi several bills Sebeige 3 from the New York Reform Common Council, asking the privile of taxing the citizens six hundred thousand dollars, erect a new city hall—five hundred thousand dollars for another Croton reservoir. The several bills now before the Legislature, asking to tax the people of the city, amount to something like one million one hundred thou- sand dollars, for extra purposes. ‘The New York Police bill, as it was run through the House, was, after a flourish or two, referred to the Commit- tee on'the Judiciary. A motion was made to report com- plete. Mr. Putnam objected. Mr. Wm. Clark, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr, Lansing compose that committee, and all parties may rest assured it will not come out of their hands as it passed the House, unless they are convinced that the good of the city demands the election of Chief by the . No more honorable men are in the Legislature, and it may be well to inform the “deputation of police officers” that they will be promptly shaken off when they undertake to offer their advice. Emigration bill, from the House, for ousting Dr. as referred to the Commitice on Poor Laws, of Messrs. Barr, Crosby, and Hopkins. They will not agree; still the bill will pass, as the Commission- crs of Emigration are mostly #higs, and they demand the removal of the doctor and the right to appoint their own physician. Mr. Dickinson desired early action on the bill ed by him, which provides for allowing the people at the next election to decide upon the prohibitory liquor law. He moved to make it a special order for to-morrow. Mr. Bishop, who has it in his hands, informed the gentleman that he had not yet reported it.’ Will he report favorably upon it? Tile: Monroe iadea majority report on the Sackett’s Harbor and Saratoga State land swindle, He reported some amendments. Mr. Richards said the amendments were inserted on purpose to defeat the bill, and he ob- tained consent that it should be taken up to-morrow. @ Senate chamber this morning was invested with the same industrious, distinguished gentry, who have been engaged nearly three months in getting the bill through the House. It remains to be seen whether all the public lands belonging to the School Fund, are to be given toa set of speculators. If it took them months, with all the appliances used, to get it through the House, can it be forced through the Senate in as many days? na The Trinity Church property still keeps up a spirit of inquiry. Several days since Senator Hopkins introduced a resolution authorizing the advancement of the suits in court testing the title of the church property. Action upon the resolution has been staved off from day to day until yesterday evening, when it was taken up for consid eration. In addition to the instructions proposed by Mr. Hopkins, others matters were introduced by M Yost, making’ inquiry whether any other cor} ion institution fold property. in derogation of the right ol the this State. He thought, that as far meee of as Trinity Church was concerned, the State would be saddled with costs, as it has been on all former occasions No decision, asthe Senate adjourned before taking any question. Will Governor Seymour sign the bill just ran through the Legislature, without consideration or discussion, known as the ‘State i pendent of all personal considerations in relation to the matter, are, of course, entirely in the dark, and are only left. upon our own predictions. It is a political bill, and nothing ¢] It was introduced about the first week of the session, by Senator Myron Holly Clark, and the Albany Evening Journal was in the bill as the designated State paper. Assoonas this was known, the whig pape of every stripe throughout the State raised such a fu opposition that Senator Clark has never called for the consideratisn of his bill. The matter slept quietly until within a few days since, when @ similar bill came up in the Senate, containing the signature of the Speaker that it had ed the House. The name of no paper is mentioned in the bill, but the Comp troller, Treasurer, and Secretary of State, are to desig- nate what per it should be. It. provides the pay by the folio, tat ing the price for all legal notices autho- rized to be published in the State paper. It was hurried through the Senate without any examination or com ison with the present law, and sent with hot haste into the executive chamber. Now, why is it that most of the whig prints, which were so clamorous against the bill, are now as it as adders? Is there an the rumor that silence has been purchased wit hn mises of a pro rata division of the profits? Where stands the Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica and other whig papers, now that the bill has passed through both houses? If there has been a bargain of this or any other sort, why, of course, it never can be known, as the quota awarded to each from the twenty thousand dollars of rofits will silence all complaints #0 long as the distri- Cation is honestly made. ‘ The present law allows competition. Proposals have ‘been received to perform the work, and the State officers have made the awards songetiog £0 their judgments, even for tho iene oe oat ei bid neh now two ra publishit notices without any rc mundrati Ls the importance attached toa “State paper’ oa ree rene Ki ae under the present law, as being paper so long as the law existe—the other claiming ‘andor the ( decision of the State officers. The only question is, and it is a very truth in PE tsa eB? og ota fr one Urenty tuowspad deUara aunually for publishing legal resent | 4 per’’ bill? We outsiders, inie- | PRICE TWO CENTS. notices which the proprictors of that catablish.."¢8t have | revise and consolidate the laws in relation to the village frequently offered to do for nothing, and which .' "0% | of I hise, $4 wt nx yt? | folk TaAuthorize the Seventh Regiment of Militia to doing and has been for nothi: ‘The bill is still in the hands of the Executive. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate, Aupany, April 6, 1964. LAND FOR THR COMMON COUNCIL OF NEW YORK. Mr. Buooxs,(whig) of N. Y., presented a memorial from the New York Common Council, for a grant of the land under water between piers Nos. 20 and 23; also, relative toa new City He. Mr. Svsxcen, (ree soll of NY, Introduced 4 bill ir. ree so} + Xe, produ a ap- propristing $40,000 for a workhouse in New York. Mr. Your, (whig) of Moana ge adversely to ir, ’ ol Pe] iversel the PRS ee for the exclasion of Roman Catholic foochers, and thoge who do aot disavow foreign allegiance. gteed to. we rss scanner sins COvKrE, pep . Bano, (w i) of Monroc; reported against mM yaad pele 8 against Kings ity. Laidon e . LOAN FOR A SEW RESERVOIR AND NEW CITY IAL IN NEW YORK. Mr. Brooxs introduced a bill autitorizing the Common Couneil of New York to borrow $500,690 for a’ reservoir, end $600,000 for a new City Hall. RAILROAD BILL. The Saratoga and Sacketts Harbor Railroad b!!l was made the special order for to-day. MARINE HOSPITAL. ‘The Assembly bill relative to the physician of the’ Mu- rine Hospita! was received and referred. ‘THE POLICE BILL. The Chief of the New York Police bill was received from the Assembly and referred. The bill inting 86,000 to Geneseo College appropriating jenesee . Several private claim bills were also passed. RIVER AND LAKE NAVIGATION COMPANIES. The bill to authorize the incorporation of companies to navigate rivers and lakes, amended by striking out canals, came up for a third reading. Mr. Yost opposed it, and the bill was laid on the table: SALARY OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE. Mr. Crosny introduced a bill to fix the salary of the Secretary of State. TAR PURE MILK PROJECT. The bill to prevent the sale of unwholesome and im- pure milk was laid aside. NEW LUNATIC ASYLUM. The bill appointing commissioners to locate a new State Lunatic Asylum was passed. AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘TRE COTTON AND HOF TRADE. Mr. Brooxs reported against the Assembly Dill fixing the tare of cotton and hops. Agreed to. Pr, BILLS PASSED. ee. the Baptist Society for Ministerial Edu- cation. - Making appropriation for the Western House of Re- ‘uge. Lbatseaey 3 loan for the Brooklyn Fire Department. Peal ab ing the New York Inventors’ Protective ry: ‘The Lake and River Transportation Company’s bill. For the construction of locks on the Chemung canal, of enlarged size. ‘VISIT TO NEW YORK DECIDED UPON. The Senate concurred in the resolution of the House for a recess from 2 0’clock on Friday to 7 o’clock on Mon- day THE CONSOLIDATION BILL. Objection was ee fea Wurrxer to refer the Brooklyn to be reported complete. MINT AT BROOKLYN. Mr. Hetcarrs cal ip the resolution ag toa mint in Brooklyn. Mr. Broons moved to substitute New York. Assembly. Ausany, April 6, 1854. BILIS PASSED. For the relief of the New York City and lrie Railroad relative to the Brooklyn Charity Founda oty. To incorporate the Young Men’s Libra: iation of Williamsburg. ‘To authorize the Hallett Cove and Wil) .msburg Road Company to borrow money. Relative to highways in Queens, Suffolk and Kings counties, To incorporate the Association for Improving the Breed of Horses. To incorporate the Hebrew Fema'e Benevolent Society of New York. For the better regulation for opening of streets, &c., in New York. In relation to official canvasses—it requires canvasses to be completed within four days. Several local bills. THE PROPORITION FOR ANOTHER RACE COURSE ON LONG ISLAND. To establish @ race course in Queens county, which ‘was rejected, was reconsidered and laid on the table. PETITIONS, BTC. All the bills ready for a third reading being disposed of, Petitions were presented. AFTERNOON SESSION. . ‘BILLS REPORTED. To increase the capital of the Buffalo and New York City Railroad. Iiclative to the Auburn and Lake Ontario Railroad. Repealing the Jones’ Wood Park bill. Referred to be tying aie with water. pplying Brooklyn with water. Amending the charter of the Crystal Palnco Company. Regulating the speed of locomotives through cities. A recess Was then taken. re} Titles of Acts Passed by the Present Legis lature, dic. Continued from Heravp of March 16. 57. An act to provide for additional compensation of Justices of Sessions, Erie county. 58. To amend the Revised Statutes in relation to agents of State prisons. 59. For the relief of Harvey Milton and George Bray- ton. 60. To extend the time for a compliance of the North- ern Railroad Company with the second section of their act of incorporation. 61, Relative to land on Harlem Heights, in the Twelfth ward of the city of New York, formerly belonging to Suean Barkley. 62. To defray the expenses of printing ballots extra election. €3. To enable the Mayor, Aldermen, and Commonalty of the eity of Albany toaid the Albany Northern Railroad ‘ompany, 64. To incorporate the Saratoga Lake Bridge Company. 65. To divide the Sixth Judicial district of the city of New York. 66. To amend the act entitled an act to provide for the sesosement and collection of taxes in the eity of Albany. 67. To permit the Casenovia and Chittenango Tarnpiko Company to abandon portion of their road, and for othor purposes. 68. To amend the charter of the Protestant Fpiseopal Church Missionary Society for Seamen in the city and port of New York. 69. To amend an act entitled an act to revise the charter of the city of Buffalo, and to enlarge its bound- aries. 70. To extend the time for the collection of taxes: in the towns of Lockport, county of Niagara, and Gallsburg, county of Sullivan. 71. ‘To authorize the city of Utica to borrow money to finish and furnish the City Hall in said city. 72. To authorize savings banks to deposit surplus funds in trust companies. 78. To confer new power and duties upon the Courts of Oyer and Terminer in this State. 74. To provide for the punishment of assaults with dangerous weapons. 75. In Yelation to pleadings in courts of recor’ 76. To authorize the Commissioners of the land Office to sell certain lands, and to convey certain Jands under water. 77. In relation to the Brooklyn.City Railroad Co 78. To confirm the annual election in Baldwinyill 79. To amend'the act entitled an act to provide fi ncorporation of villages, passed Decomber 1, 187, as ae relutes to the village of Middletown, county of Ulster. 80. In relation to the natural history: of the State. 81. To amend an act entitled an act in relation to free schools in the city of Troy, and School district No. 2 in the town of Lansingburg, passed July 1, 1951. 82. To authorize Edward Von Wart’ to establish and continue a ferry across the Hudson river from Sing Sing io Rockland Lake and Haverstraw. 83, For the relief of the Poughkeepsie and Stormyille Plank Road Company. 84. To authorize the city of Troy to raise money by tax and to borrow money. 85, For the relief of the Poughkeepsie and Salt Point Plank Road Company. 86. To provide for straightening Onondaga creck and draining certain lands near Syracuse. 87. In relation to plank roads and turnpike roads. 58. To authorize the election of a local officer to dis- charge the duties of County Judge in Sullivan county 80. To provide for raising money in the town of Lyons to build » bridge. 90. To incorporate the city of Poughkeepsie. 91. To amend an act entitled an act to provide for the extension of Black Creek or Crevier swamp, in the county of Ulster, passed June 4, 1853. 92, To provide for the appointment of an additional number of notaries and commissioners in the city of New ‘ork. 98. In relation to the Williamsburg and Cypress Hill Plank Road Company. 94. To authorize the an additional number of s poor of Brookhaven to choose Justices of the peace and as- O5kOFR. 95. To enable the Newark Lime and Cement Manufac- turing Company to purchase, hold and convey real estate in this State. 96. To amend an act entitled an act to organize and establish a Recorder’s Court in Buffalo, and for other Purpoter, April 20, 1839. . Creating the office of Sta‘e Superintendent of Pub- lic Instruction. 98, To amend the act entitled an act to divide the county of Steuben into two jury districts, &c., passed July 19, 1858, . Al the inbabitanta occupying lands on the line of the Callacoon and Cochecton Turnpike Company women for hight’, labor uj the said turnpike. road. . Relative to a gate on De Ruyter plank 101, Relative to common schools in city of New York. 102. To amend an act entitled an act for the better 60) of the poor in Newburg, passed March 23, 1858. Ty amend aud gorrect wa vet entitled an act to , passed June 4, 1853. und and ee 4 regimental armory ; 105. To @xtend the time for the collection of taxes in the fown of West Farm: the town of Watervliet, Albany Gad 106. To incorporate the N Falls Waterworks Com- pany. 107. For the relief of Thomas Canaan, Them is Sausse, Jan,'¢* Brady, and Hugh Kelly. 108, 1m relation to the Mohawk and Newport Plank Pond Ox ™Ppany. Weir hg, the protection of gus light compan NO. Torx”! the highway law in Richmond county. vend an act entitled an act to provide for owledgment of deeds and other written instruments by p “TSB Fesiiling out of the State of New York, passed Aprh 112. For the incor, teriea, 118- To authorhae Mh “Sty fo aoe ene to ereot #. “ied an act to provide for the incorporation of vil ‘assed December 7, 1847—s0 far as relates to ae, ount Vernon, in the town of Eastchester, county of Weeta, bester, and te muke said ilage a separate road district. 115. To incorporate the Ogdens pan; 116. To amend title second; chapter tn, of part three of the Revised Statutes, eutitied ‘Pro ‘eeilings to com pel the termination of claims to real p, “Perty in cer- in cases. 4, i 117. To amend anact entitley anact in re ‘ation to the {peorporation of the village of LeRoy pa #4 May 5, 118. To reduce the criminal expenses of the town ot Watervliet, Albany county. 119. To constitute that part of thetown of Johns Fulton county, within the corporation limits of the lage of Gloversville, @ separate road district. 120. To amend the act passed in 1848, entitle1 an av to provide for the incorporation of bridge companics. 121. To authorize the city of Brgoklyn to borrow money to erect an armory in that city. 122. To reduce the expense of opening, widening, ex tending, or otherwise improving the avenues, strects, public parks, places, and other grounds in the city of New York. is is the celebrated Dillon law.] 123. To promote medical science. [This law provides surgeons with subjects from almshouses for dissection. 124. To change the name of the First Congregational Society of Batavia. 126. To amend the act entitled an act to consolidate and amend the charter of the village of Herkimer, passed April a 1832. 126. To confirm certain acts of the Common Council of the city of Oswego, in relation to the builling of a pier in the west harbor of said city. 127. To amend the act entitled an act to provide for tho ircorporation of villages, passed December 7, 1847, so far as relates to the village of Ilion, in the county of Herkimer. 128. To amend an act entitled an act to increase the number of wards and ward officers in the city of Troy, passed April 17, 1851. as eke fone ‘To make the villag* of Hamilton a single road dis- ct. 180. An act in relation to libel. 181. To declare the village of Ovid, Genesee county, a er road district. 82. To enable the Myrtle avenue and.Jamaica Plank Road Company to borrow money and locate toll gates. 183. To authorize Syracuse to fund its debt. 184. Concerning appeals. 185. To remove certain coarse salt works in Syracuse. 136. To settle the boundary line between the lands of Neiam Sackett and the lands of the Seneca Indians. 137. For the withdrawal of the circulating bills of in- corporated banks where charters have expired or may hereafter expire. 138. In relation to the Polic> Justicrs of the city of Albany. 139, Relative (o the construction of railroads in cities. [To be continue 1.] Rhode Island Election. i State, says the Providenee Journal, has passed o the hands of the whigs. Wm. W. Hoppin is elected Governor by over two thousand majority. There is no choice of the other officers. The whigs have carried both branches of the General Assembly by decisive ma- jorities, securing the election of all the whig candidates not elected by the people. voRe FOR Ch oe 4 lopkins, (W.) Dimond, (D.) Seat. 4,862 4,008 164 1, 1848. ‘ soration of private and family cemo- Common Council of Hudson to rg Waterworks Com- Counties. “1363. 042 30 . _ 883 664 - « 1,825 561 83 see 638 332 4 Total... seesseeees 9,021 6,202 290 200 The adove returns embrace the entire’ State except the towns of New Shoreham and Jamestown. LEGISLATURE. Whigs. Dem. ant Ind. 13 41 31 00 “ TELEGRAPHIC. Provipence, April 6, 1864. The following is the result of the Rhode Island elec- tion :— FOR GOVERNOR, William W. Hoppin, whig. 9,112 ¥. M. Dimond, dem 6,484 Scattering... + 231 2,897 THE ATE Will probably stand 19 whigs to 13 democrats and in- dependents. Hoppin’s majority over all opponents.......... ‘SEN. ™R HOUSE Will be composed of 41 whigs and 31 democrats and independents. pe oat. cease ay Rumor of the Capture of Fort Belknap, Texas,and Massacre of the Garrison. The Bonham (Texas) Advertiser of the 9th ult., pub- lished in Fanning county, contains the following : Wo stop the press. to give the following intelligence, which was brought last night by Geo. N. Butt, Esq., of Preston. Mr. Butt had received a letter from the Chiap- lain at Fort Belknap, (transmitted by a confidential ser vant of Mr. B.) stating that the wholo force of the gar- rison, except sixteen men, were off in pursuit of the murderers of Col. Stem ; and that 400 Indian warriors were about the Fort, challenging the commandant, Ma- county of Westchester, and in | | this city, a naturalize: Henry Clay 8; peaking for the Union. Washington Intelligencer, April 6. The subjoined communication trom Geu. Leslie Combe will be read with deep emotion by every whig in the land, and with interest by every American of every par ty whose love of the Union has not been blunted sectional or fanatical prejudice. In devotion to Union, as our supreme national interest, next to public Liberty, his patriotic soul was bound up, and for its pre servation he was ever on guard. These resolutions from his pen, now for the first time made public, come to us like « volce from tne grave, enforetag anew the chief ob net his life, “the union of the States, now and for Wasnrxaron, April 5, 1854. _ Inasmuch as Mr. Clay’s name has been frequently men- tioned and his opinions alluded to im the recent debates on the Nebraska bill, I feel it to be due to his memory as well as to the truth of history to give to the the were written by him and en- following resolutions, which oS me at Lexington, Kentucl dated * Washington, 224 December, a5? Alea sid he Wo! within the Territories re from Mexico,”’ in the second resolution, ‘were’ intcilncd by him. With this exception there is'no change from the original draught in the slightest particular. His object was to have them, or somo similar presonted to the people of Kentucky, without distinctide of party, at public meetings to be called for the purpose. Very truly, your most obedient servant, COMBS. 1. Resolved, That this meeting is firmly attached te the union of these States, and that they go for it one and indivisible, now and for ever. 2. Kesolved, That whilst this meeting’ would be moat happy that the coatroverted question of slavery withim the TerrMories recently acquired from Mexico should be settled in w manner satisfactory tu all parta of the Union, no settlement-of it, whatever it may be, willereate any Just occasion for dissolving the Union. _ 8. Resolved, That this meeting beholds, in the dissola- tion of our glorious’ Uniom, no remedy for any alleged evils, real or ary, but # creat aggravation of theus all, and contemplate that deplorable event as the parent of other calamities fur transcending in magnitude and fatal consequences any of which complaint is now made. 4. Resolved, That, fas far as depends upon us, we will stand by, support, aad uphold the Union against all at tacks from without or within, and against all ultraism, whether at the North or the South. Who W: the Hulsemern {Correspondence of the Post. Bostow, April 4, A few of the solid men of our city were aievn ee s terrible state of excitement during Mr. Ererettrelate vielt to Boston, by an unexpected'claim set up by him to the honor ana glory of the Hulsemann letter. "This seer indeed, to have been the principal purpose of his visit, for soon after he arrived he addressed a letter to Fletcher Webster, in which he stated, what he sald Mr. Webstee was probably aware of, that he was the author of the Hulsemann letter, and that the original draft, in hie handwriting, would be found among the papers of his fa- ther, who, in consequence of his laboring under one of his periodical cclds at the time, had requested him (Me. Everett) to prepare the answer to Mr. Hulsemann. Everett went on to say that he had not opt all his let. ters to Mr. Webster, and he regretted that this draft was among the missing ones;and as he was anxious to retain the evidence of his being the author, he requested Mr. Webster to send it to him. Mr. Webster did not hesitate, I believe, to do 50; at least Mr. Everett received it on the following day. Inthe course of afew days, and before Mr. Everett’s return, he sent Mr. Webster a printed co) of his draft on one side of a large sheet, faced on t! other with a draft as amended by Mr. Webster, 80 as to show preciscly what portion of the document belonged to cach respectively, and with it a letter stating that he intended to have a thousand copies struck off for circu- lation among his friends, in order that there might be no difficulty at any future day in establishing his claim to its authorship. I have not seen a copy of this, but if Tecan get one I will send it to you. The claim of Mr. Everett has created a terrible commotion among the other executors of Mr. Webster, and the small cirde among whom it has transpired. The feeling generally among them is, that Mr. Everett, after having so long consented to the literary fraud, which, for political pur- poses, had been practised upon the public, he has no bu- siness to come forward now and ‘Aisturb the matter. As the editor and eulogist of the great expounder, he had glorified him as the author of that letter, and no longer ‘was in a position to reclaim any of the honor of it, even if it belonged to him. On the other hand, Mr. Everett's friends think that the glory of the letter ‘can no longer do the deceased any good, and may do Mr. Everett a great “deal, and that, because he lent a man his coat in cold. weather, there was no reason why he should not have it hack again when the weather {Boden warm. I think it will lead toa row among the old Webster all of whom, at present, at least who know it, are very much disgusted. As soon as I hear what answer Mr. ‘Webster made to Mr. Everett's letter covering the print ed sheets I will send it to you. Escape of Another Amorican Citizen frou Foreign Tyranny. ARRIVAL OF JOHN HABEN AT SYRACUSE—HISTORY OF HIS SUFFERING IN AND ESCAPE FROM PRUSSIA. . [From the Syracuse Republican, April 5.] Our readers will remember that some weeks since pub- lic meetings were held in this city by the military com- panies, and resolutions adopted, calling the attention of the United States government to the feigal arrest and imprisonment in Prussia of John Haben, a resident of citizen and voter, and a mem- ber of one of the military companies here. Governor Marcy subsequently replied through Mr. Jones, our member of Congress, that he had called the attention . of the American Minister at Berlin to the case, but ne official answer has yet been received. ‘This morning we had the pleasure of seeing John Ha- ben in our office, he having arrived at New York om board the ship Ixsbelle, from Havre, on Monday evening last, and renched his friends in this city last night. He gives us the following particulars of his arrest and treatment by the Prussian authorities :— Mr. Haben is a native of Prussia, now thirty-one years of age, and came to this country over twelve years ago and became a citizen. Having business in ‘his native town he procured a passport from the Department of State and certificate of naturalization, and sailed om board the packet ship Daniel Webster from New York for Liverpool on the 4th day of October Inst. After a pas- sage of thirty-six days he reached Liverpool, where he remained three days, thence went by way of Havre to Paris, and thence to Urixwiller, Prussia, on the left bank of the Rhine, about two hundred and forty miles from Paris, where he arrived the latter part of Novomber, and was reported as an American citizen. Two days after his arrival the burgomaster of Alsweiler, who resides in the village of San Wend that district Tnd six miles fr jor Merrill, to a fight. They had despatched a party with 1,000 government cattle, of which they had taken pos session. Major Merrill was temporizing with them—giving them gooiis and provisions—in the hope of succor, either from the return of the'scout or from two companies of recruits, hourly expeeter Fort Belknap is a collection of buildings on an open plain, and sixteen men can do very little for its defence. Uniets the expected succor reached them soon. after the despatch of the Chaplain’s letter, Maj. M. and his little command are already massacred. Naval Intelligence. | The U. 8. frigate Constitution, bearing the broad pen- nant of Commodore Mayo, John Rudd commanding, the U.§. sloop of war Dale, were at Porto Grande ruary 23, officers and crew all well. The Constitution was ‘to leave in a few days for Santa Cruz, Palmas, and | Madeira. ‘The Dale was to sail on the 24ti February on a cruise along the const. Brevet Maj N.S. Waldron ani Charles Wood, U. & M.C.,were at Porio Grande February 26th, in good health. NEERSSKA MEETING IN CINCIXNATI.—A meeting was to have been held last evening in Cincinnati, of those who were friendly to the bill now before Congress for the gapization of the Territories of Kanzas and Nebraska. The call, which we give below, is signed by about three hundred of the most responsible men of the city:— We, the undersigned, democratic citizens of Hamilton county, considering as we do the existence of negro sla- very to be an evil, entailed upon this country by British avarice, and deeming it our duty to resist tho extension of that evil by all constitutional means, do, at the same time, hold the usurpation by Congress of unconstitution- al power, for that or any other purpose, to be a greater evil than negro slavery itself—pernicious alike to the freedom of the people and to the preservation of this | glorious Union. Therefore, all those of our fellow citizens who value the | freedom of the people higher than the treacherous doc trines of abolitionisim—all those who scorn to sacrifice upon the altar of blind fanat our liberty, by resisting the power not to them expressly gr —ail thoxe who regard the right of self governm the foundation of our republican Institutions, an will not refuse to the hardy pioneer in the ‘Territories the enjoyment of the same rights rg ered charter of Congress of any | a the ise by ted by the constitution it as who sacred stitute both their boast and their welfare @ sac right of self government—all those who still adhere to the ancient landmarke of democracy, insisting upon a strict construction of the constitation—in short, all those who are in favor of the principle of self govern- ment laid down in the bill for the organization of the Territories of Nebraska and Kansas, now before Congre: and of restoring into said bill Mr. Douglas’ original pro- sition of extending the oy of self government to all Those emigrants who take the oath of allegiance to the constitution of. the United States, as well as to the na- tive or naturalized citizens—are re invited to at- tend a masa meeting of the friends of those principles, | to beheld at Court street Market space, on Thursday evening, the 6th of April, at half-past seven o’clock, for the purpote of expressing their sentiments on these ques: ions. the Hon. George E. Pugh, United States Senator elect and other distinguished democrats, will address the | meeting. Execurioxs.—James Quinn, for the murder of Mahala Wiggins, will be hang to-day in Lazerne county, Pa. Ci My for Bd murder bs gg Smith, will be | executed to-day in Yazoo county, Miss. A slave called Sam will be hung to day in Franklin, La., id committing an Ge Y dangerous weapon upon | overseer, Valiere 3 John Boiler was to have been hung to-day in Laman but a late decision of the Court of Appeals has grant him a new trivl. ————_____—_ Commodore Stockton bas been burned in effigy at ‘Tom's River, Ocean coyaty. N. Jy | Urixwiller, notified hi | mise to acknowledge and sign his reported American docu- | when the | iwice to the latter, but received no reply before mak | of Michael Doyle, of No. 1 Broadway, Tom to appear before him, with a pro- ments and thus let him remain or pass as an American citizen. Accordingly, within ten days he went to the burgo- meister and handed over his passports, who retained them, and caused him to be arrested by the armed police for contumacy, in not reporting himself sooner, and also as a deserter from the Prussian army, in having left the country without ission, although he was under twenty years of age when ho loft, that being the age young men are liable to be called into active service in the army. After an imprisonment of twelve days he was trana- ported to Saarbridgen, six miles, and imprisoned tem days, and thence eighteen miles further to Saarlouse, a Prussian fortress on the river Saar, and imprisoned seven s. He was then searched, most of his clothes and valuables taken from him, and compelled, by threats of longer imprisonment and flogging, to put on the Prussism uniform and swear allegiance to the government, al- though he protested his rights as an American citizen. Here he remained four weeks under guard, but not re- getved as a soldier in the ranks, although occasionally drilled. An opportunity presenting for escape one morning, he deserted at six A. M., by crossing the moat, or canal, be- fore daylight; and by traveling @ circuitous route for nine hours, he reached the village of Forbach, withim the French boundaries, six or seven miles from Saar- safe from pursuit. To an entire ", ® prominent citizen of Forbach, st to make known his situation and his rights, and Mons. F. at onee became security for him im the police ofice for having entered France without saport. Many other French citizens of Forbach be- ‘ended him, and he remained there ten days, when he went to Havre and remained eight days, till the sailing of the Isabelle, February 16. While imprigoned at San Wendal, Mr. Haben wrote to the U.S. Consul at,Frankfort on the Main, who referred bim he Americen Mininster at Berlin. He wrote hie escape. On leaving the Prussian territory he vested himseli of his military coat and hat, and threw them on the ground, retaining nothing but the pants, which he disfigured by obliterating the stripes. Fortur tunately for him he had $40 in American gold, secreted im his drawers, when he made his escape, which enabled him to return to his home and friends in this city. We are glad thus to chronicle his safe rival, and trast a the general government, in such @ on tl part of Prussia, will insist on @ definite settle- ment of the principle of American citizenship, and ob- tain for him such redress and compensation as the ag- gravated circumstances of the case really entitle him to- 2 horge of Stealing a containing a Pe; Dota Soieer Nei, of the Twenty-second was, yesterday arrested Henry Roth, a in grocery store, on a charge of stealing a pocketbook, containing thirty-two dollars, the property of Philip Sherer, at 440 West Thirty-ninth street. It appears phage i- dence of the complainant that he went mto store, called for a glass of liquor and a segar, and in payment therefor he handed the clerk one dollar, left his ketbook on the counter, and left the store. Soon after eo missed his money, and returning to the store and making inquiry, the clerk declared he had not seen the book nor the money. Justice Clarke, before accused wos taken, required him to aire, of $300 to answer the charge. The Roth was liberated from custody. robbery om A Steamboat.—Chas. waiter on board the steamboat Empire State, day arrested by officers Rue and Campbell, of the pollee court, charged with ha stolen a pocketbook containing ger on the boat from Newport, R. T. covered from various exchange offices in Teng Wines” ‘Beas ee vertiing in. { wr ‘and compitted to prison fox trial,