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| } THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 6543. ——. — SNEWS BY TELEGRAPH. INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON. ‘PROGRESS OF THE RECIPROCITY TREATY. The Case of Captain Gibson Again. ‘UR. PETTINS- REPLY TO COLONEL BENTOY. < ASTOUNDING FRAUDS. DISCOVERED. ~ ‘UNAUTHORIZED ALTERATIONS IN BILLS, Another Investignting Committee Appointed, ‘The Fortifications Appropriation Bill Passed, &, k&., &o. From Washington. THE BECIPROCITY TREATY—THE INVESTIGATION OF THE FRAUD IN THE MINNESOTA LAND BILL. Wasurnaron, July 24, 1854. The Reciprecity treaty was taken up in Executive ses- sien to-day. Mr. Clayton made a long speesh against it. * Mr, Mason expressed a desire to get a yote to: morrow, but it is evident it cannot be done for several days. Mr. Stevens’ explanation in the House today is con- sidered as perfectly satisfactory as to the verbal altera tion in tha bill. The Investigating Committee, of course, have nothing to investigate. It has been suggested, as a0 ‘many charges of fraud have been made by members against each other, that a standing Committee on Frauds be appointed, selected from the lobby members, as the only honest habitues of the capitol. ‘THE CASE OF CAPT. GIBSON—CONDUCT OF MK. BEL MONT. Wasntncrox, July 25, 1854. -Despatches from Mr. Belmont, our Charge at the Hague, announce ths fact of the sale of the schooner Mirt, at Batavia; ard that the proceeds of her sale have been tendered to Captain Gibson by the Dutch goverament. ‘The Captain, in concurrence with Mr. Belmont, has re- fused to accept of any abatement of the amount of dama- ges ($100,000) originally’claimed. The Minister of Foreign Affaira gave Captain Gibson an intimation to leave the ‘erritory of the Netherlands; but he has declined to do so, and sought an audience with the King. The opposi- tion to the Ministry regard the presence of Captain Gibson ‘at the Hague with great satisfaction, It ia reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs will resign his portfolio, if ‘the Captain is permitted to remain any longer at liberty imHolland. It is commented upon as a singular coinci- ‘dence, that Captain Gibson, and the President of the Council of Netherlands, India, who condemned him, just arrived from Batavia, should both enter the Hague on whe same day. | Mr. Belmont has prosecated the case of Capt. Gibson with great vigor and ability. THE FINAL ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS—THE WEATHER, ETC, Wasuinaton, July 24, 1354. The Senate's resolution for the meeting of Congress will designate tho ist at November, instead of December, a Two oe, the heat ocenrred here on Saturday. To-day has been cool, with showers. Mz. George Peabody of London, has contributed $1,000 towards the completion of the National Washington Monument. THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasmrycrox, July 24, 1854. RXAPLANATIONS IN REPLY TO RENTON’S LETTER. Mr. Parirr, (dem.) of Ind. made a personal explanation in reply to Mr. Benton’s letter, in which he (Pettit) was referred to as a “‘ great liar,”’ and a “ dirty dog.’’ He said that if be did not show Colonel Benton to be a | wicked anda malicious falsifier of truth—an imbecile and a dotari—he would be content to deserve the epi thets Mr. Benton had applied to him. Mr. Mason, (dem.) of Va., submitted to the Senator, and to the Chair, whether—without any reference to the matters in controversy—it was in osder, or decorous, for oe. in his place to speak thus of a member of the jt) "pir. Pernt said that if what Mr. Bonton had said of were true, he would be unworthy of association said the letter was a matter made public, House, but through the public newspapers. the question of order whether the Senator us speak of & member of the other House. ‘Ouass, (free soil) of @hio, said that in a personal planation the same rules applied as in other debates. At was not in order to reflect upon a member of the other House ae such. Mr. Prrrit said he did not intend to refer to Mr. Benton aaa of the House body or to any act of his aa such. Mr. Mason asked if the decision of the Chair was con fined to remarks upon members of the House as such. i ‘The Cuam said it was for mattirs and things not done a Member of ;,® member was entitled to no that did not extend to any other citizen. sy Parnr resumed reading from Mr. Benton’s ‘Thirty the addition of the Platte country to Mis that Mr. Benton’s h on the Nebraska "Dill had been extensively circulated in Indiang and that when he (Mr. Pettit) went there a few ago he those who had been loudest in charging Mr. Benton gegen thief, with having stolen money and secreted it in neckeloth in North Carolina, with having been guilty of the cold blooded murder of Lacas, ‘Ac., were now most lavish in praising that speech. Ho continued till twelve o'clock, being frequently called to order. 2 PETITIONS PRESENTED. A wumber of petitions were then presented and re ferred. Mr. Souven, (free soil) of Mass. from Charles MoKenrie, a British subject, praying that feen exacted of foreign patentces be Abofished. Mr. Fe of Va., objected to the reception of ‘the petition, Fore’ i Tegislate communicate with this tl uJ are. sere envi AND DIPLOMATIC APEROPRIATION BIL. ‘Was taken cp. yates amendment was that on the Washington forks. . took dem. resented a petition 4 f it i place. . of La., moved EN he that none expended until Washington and Seeseeiate and pay over a sum equal of whatever sum may be appropriated by that said corporations shall have power to ae loan or otherwise, and that the juct a not exceed seven feet in diameter of nine axat present. amendment, after a debate, wax rejected. Yeas, of Va.) moved the same amendment tribution of Washington and George. of the sppropriation, and emitti | the diameter of the aqueduct.— | 2 ge he fl fl if ait ni 2 = (i E i i i Py Me.) moved to add, that the | be mere than seven feet in diameter. was lost.) then recurring on the ndment guested, the Dill was postponed. ont ws BXBCUTIVE SESBION, went into executive session, and after a time therein, the doors were opened. and several A wd received. ” Adjourned. Hoare of Representatives. Waameorow, July 24, 1454. GRREXWOOD CKMRTERY. The House passed the bill incorporating the Greenwood Cemetery Company. PRIVATE BN.L8 PARARD. By ananimous consent, the private bills considered on Saturday in the committee of the whole, were brought \\before the House snd passed—nearly one hundred. | |eom MUNRBOTA LANDS GRANTS—ALLEGED FRAUDULENT INTER- POLATIONS IN A BILi—AN INVRTIGATION ORDERED, Mr. Warwscnyn, (whig) of Ul., rose to fe Gaallin ot ivilege. He said the House, on the 20th of June passed the bill granting lands to Minnesota to aid in construction of railroads, and « material al- ‘tion had been made since its engrosement. The bill introduced here by the Committee om the Public Lands, It was drawn up by a gentiéman from ho was well tat t, and who had | consul with him (Washburne) concern- | most extraordinary powers, granting to it ail lands which have been or hereafter be donated to that Territory the con- \struction of railroads. The House, to avoid this, shall they inure to the benefit of any com- | barbor, | the hereafter to be constituted or organized. This was ‘the bil was originally framed to pi tte | company receiving the benefit of the grant. The first sltcration that be noticed was made by the committee, the second alteration which he changed with: belug made after the bill was o1 , Was word or, to the word and, it to read constituted and orgautred. Thais com- pany not constituted and organized expecta to hold these lands under the bill and hence he charged this object in the alteration, The word was in a hand different from that of the engrossment. This was a matter af- fecting deeply the ceedings of the House, and it wax due that the examination should be made, as the records of Soar ii ert mutilated, ir. Hunn, (dem,) of Jowa, who is on the Committee of Fogrossed Pills said he récoliecte! very: well that the ward “fatuze’’ was left out, and was surprised when he discovered it struck from the original bill. He did not recollect anything about the words to which Mr, Wash- burne hat called attention of the House. Mr. Wasipcrax said he understood the bill was altered after it wag sent from the Senate. He offered a resolu- tion for the appointment of « select committee to inquire into the fact which he mad brought before the House, with power to send for persons and papers, and to ex amine witnesses under oath: Mr. Camrsuit, (fier soil,) of Obio, oTered aa amend- went, that the same committee elso inquire into apy other interpolations of the bills of this House. His rea- ron for (his was, (hat several day# ago, an important interlineatioa was made in the resolution fix’ the compensation of the officers of the House. He did not say that frand was intended, but it was due to the in- tegrity of this house that these things be stopped. r, MeMvrigw, <dem.) of Virginis, concurred with him in his opinion. Mr. WAshBURNS’s resolution, with Mr. Compbeil’s amendment, was then adopted. Mz, Mack. (dem ) of Ind., made an ineffectual attempt to introduce a resolution to inquize what quantity of land bas been purchased, and by whom, at the rernalaus of said reilroad since the pre of the bil. Mr, Lercuxr, (dem.) of Va., gave notice that to-morrow be should introduce a bill to repeal the Minnesota land law. JAND POR ALABAMA RAITROADS, Mr. Cons, (oom of Ala., moved to suspend the cules, to take up the bill granting fands to Alabama for rail road purposes. Disagreed to—96 against 64—not two thirds. The House then wont into Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union ‘THE YORTIFICATION APPROPRIATION BILL ms ‘Was then amended, and laid aside to be reported to the louse. THE ALLRGRD FRAUD UF AGAIN—EXPLANATIONS. Mr Srrvms (dem), of Mich., rose to a personal explana tion with reference to the subject, on which: a epecial committee had a short time since been ordered to be appointed, He intended to make his statement on honor. After the Minnesota land bill had been sent to the Com- mittee on the Public Lands of which he is a member, it was referred to him for his individual action npon it. Gentlemen who were connected with them called on him and requested that certain alterations might be made in the third section before he returned the bill to tho committee. The alterations desired were explained. One of them was to affect the subject of legislation in Minnesota, in relation to the lands granted by Congress, and he with his own hands atruck from the original bill the word fature, The other was the alteration of the word “or” to “and,” and he thought proper it should be made, and he supposed he made it. He presented the bill with some ex Janations to the Committee on the Public Lands, which approved it. He then reported it to the House. It passed, and was sent tothe Serate. After — there his attention was cailed to the bill. It was remarked the alteration which be said he had mace he. did make, or that the bill did not contain the sltera- tion. He conf with one or two gentiemen of the Sevate, and told them frankly when he reported the Lill to the Committee on the Public Lands he mace the alterations, or intended to do so. Snub sequently. one of the Senate clerks came to him in the lobby fronting the centre door—he meant Generaly Vatton—who held out the bill, and pointing dut the third section, asked him whether it was right. To which he (Stevens) replied it was not right as it passed from the Commfitee on the Public Lands, and ac- cording to his recollection, he further said, you will find that if you will look at the original draft the word ‘and’? instead of “or” is there. He went to the desk of the engrossing clerk of the house (Sperole), where the mat- ter was talked over. He there stated he bad supposed he had made the alteration in the original draft, and thought he voted for the bill as thus amended, The question came up asto whether the alteration could be mace, and several! Senators said it was a mere verbal Iteration, and they Jrequently made such. cae “Give their names’ their names.”’) He would aot give them, as those gentlemen are not implicated. He would do what is honorable, but would go no further. ‘The matter was adjourned to Col. Forney’s room, where he made « similar statement. Mr. Forney said’ he did not snow whether the bill could be altered, but Mr. Pat. ton said we frequently make euch alterations; whereupon Mr. Forney remarked, “Jt would be better, then, the alteration should be made.’’ He (Stevens) left, avd the alteration was made in consequence of what hid taken lace. He wished to withhold nothing, but to state the ‘acts, however much he may have erred. He wished to state them frankly. If he had sinned, it was an er- ror of judgment—nothing moi. fle’ was perfectly certain ‘Colonel Forney, in giving his sanction to the alteration supposed he was right and justided in so doing. He wished here to say this was the first and the last interview he had had with Colonel Forney on the So help him God, he did not then know of any design in having the bill changed from its original form. In reply, the only interest he bad in the bill waa to con nect the waters of the Mississippi with the lake and steamboat navigation, and therobs benef* many other States, and the substitution of the word ‘and’ for “Cor” could not affect the original purpose. (A voico— ‘Did T understand you to say that vou gave the order!"’) T said if the thing could be done I should be gratified to have itdone. The only interest I have in the bill is that it benetits my State, and doing this, benefits other States. The tion simply gives to companies which are now organized, but were not when the bill was passed, an op portunity to compete in the Minnesota legislature for ® portion of the grant. Mr. Havex, (whig) of N_ J.—Thia statement ix too int portant not to be embodied in the testimony before the House. TRE INDIAN APPROPIATION MIL1.. ‘The committee then acted on the Senate’s amendments | to the Inaian Appropriation bill, rejecting some of them. A report to this effect was afterwards made to the ! House, and concurred in. THE FORTIFICATION #1) 1 Woes then passed by a voto of 72 against 64 It appropriates for Fort Montgomery, on Lake Cham ¥15,000; Fort Knox, Masnes $20,000: Fort Warren, , Boston harbor, $30,000; Fort Adams, Rhode Islana, $15,000; Fort Schuyler, New York, $15,000; Fort Richmond, New York, $60,000; Fort Carroll, MaryJand, $60,000; Fort Monroe, Virginia, $20,000; Fort Sumpter, Eouth Carolina, $20,000; Fort Clinch, entrance Cumber land Sound, $25,000; Fort Barancas snd Barracks, Florida, $10,000; Fort McRee, Florida, $10,000; Fort Taylor, Florida, $75,000; Fort Jefferson, florida, $5.00; the fortifications at San Francisco $130,000; the fortifications at Alcatras Island, California, $100,000; tho fortifications at Fort Point, | California, $100,000 ; the forts on the Western frontiers of Texas, $100,000; for repairing Fort Ni 000; for agata, $2,000; for tepairs of Yost, Probl the repair and improvement of Fort Independence, Mas- sachusetts, $10,000; for the repair of Fort Columbus and Castle William, $4,500; for irs of Fort Hamilton and Fort’ Permanent Wharf, New York $10,000; for the repair of ‘Fort Mifflin, Pennsylvania, $1,000; for the repair of thé wharf at Ol Point ‘Comfort, Virginia, $7,000 ; for repair of Fort Macon, North Carolina, $10,000; for reservation of the site at Fort Macon, N.C., $1,000: for the preservation of the site at Fort Johnsou, South Carolina, $4,200; for the preservation of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, $12,300; for the repairs of Fort Jackson, Georgia, $5,000; for the repairs of Fort Morgan, Ala- bamo, $5,000; for the repairs of Fort Pike, Louisiana, $1,000; for the repsirs of Fort Macomb, $2,000; for the repair of Tower Dupree, Louisiana, $500; for repairs and extension of Fort St. Philip, Louisiana, ‘$25,000: for the repairs of the barracks at Fort Hamilton, New York 91,000, THE INVESTIOATING ComMITrER. The following gentlemen were appointed as a selec committee on Mr. Washburne’s resolution:—Messrs Washburne, Mlinois: Breckenridge, Campbell, Barry, an Davis, Indiana. Adjourned. Mowing Machine Trial. Coorenstown, July 24, 1854. In the United States Circuit Court, Judge Nelson, in Cuambers, bas granted an order in the case of Howard and others vg. Forbush and others, restraining the de. fondants from making, using or vending the Yorbosh mowingmachine. Fatal Accident. Stamvorp, Conn., July 24, 1854. Yesterday afternoon the boom of a sailboat upon the Sound came around with such violence as to knock over- board a young man, named John Scofield, who sank be. fore his companions could reach him. Hisbody has not been reeovered. From the South. NEWS FROM TEXAS—MORTALITY IN NEW ORLEANS AND BALTIMORE. Barrons, July 24, 1854 eo of last are receives. accounts of India the tier. if 4425, on sales at $5 250 MORNING EDITION—TUESDAY, sULY 25, 1854. Progress of the Cholera. From the report of the Health Commissioners yester- day, the number of cases reesived at the Cholera Hos pital, in Franbiin street, is decreasing rapidly ; and the number of deaths, we are glad to eay, have fallen oif just in proportion. To the coolness of the atmosphere may, in no small degree, be attributed this great change for the better. ‘The following ix the report of the Health Commission- ers ap to 11 o'clock yesterday »— Number of cases remaining in the hopital at last report. Diack ise! Remeiaton nsw 8 THE NEW OHOLERA HOSPITAL IN MOTT STREET. The new cholers hospital recently constracted in Mott street, botween Prince and Spring streote—formerly used as @ school hovse—will be opened for the reception of patients, to-day. Tho building is well fitted “up, well ventilated, and very clean. There are two wards in the build: ing capable of containing about forty patients comfort- ably, The phyvicians attached to this hospitadare doc- tors Conant, Stytes, and O’Riely. Ccroner Gamble held an inquest upen the dod. Conder Yo. 'y of Jobn ative of Ireland, 66 years of age, at the New Hospital, who died of cholera. JERSEY CITY. There were eeveral more cholera cages in Jersey City, } ter Mogan, a gardener, residing in the Motnity of the corner of Newark avenue and Jersey ay. enue, ata some green apples ou Sunday ; he was seized with cholera #oon after, and died at 6 o’clock yosterday morning. A passenger in the New Jersey railroad depot, who was about to take the oars, was attacked with cholera, was believed: the officers of the company called phy- ‘Sane immediately, and after the application of reme- dies, the passenger was able to return to New York. Garret Waters, of Centrevilie, a brother of the propeie- tor of Waters’ Centreville Hotel, died of cholera at noon yesterday at hishome. He was sick with diarrhoen last week; on Friday he became much worse, being attacked by cholera, whieh resulted in his death. He was about OS years of age. WILLIAMSBURG. e Nine cases of cholera were reported to the Board of Health yesterday, as having occurred on Sunday—six of which terminated fatally, Yesterday, two fatal cases were reported as baving occurred at No. 71 South Third street. ‘The Board of Health have directed that all cases of cholera for the twenty-four hours previous, shall bere- ported to the Mayor at 12M, each day. TN OTHER PLACES. St. Louls Republican of the 18th instant says: @ expected, the health of the city improved greatly ‘a the past week. ‘The whale number of deaths was 262 ogainst 606 in the previous week, and the cholera Cases 138 against 226 the week before, The decrease in the whole number of deaths was 223, aud in the mortal ty from cholera 78. We may now hope for the early dis- sppearance of the cholera, although other diseases of a lesa fatal type may take its place. Our citizens cannot, however, be too prudent in avoiding all excesses, espe- cially duting the present hot weather.” The cholera still prevails here to some extent, but rot asanepidemic. There have been a good many deaths snd some very sudden, the victims in some instances, we learn, dying in a very few hours after being attacked, Bat, aa we stated a few days a_ 0, the disease is confined rincipa.ly to negroes, to whose impradence may be raced their misfortunes. These are the facts, so far as we haye been able to gatlier them in relation to the ex- istence of cholern here at the present time. Though we must confess we know but little about it, nor does any one else know much, not even the physicians, or else they keep it to themselves. ‘There are as many contlict- ing reports here as there are four or five hundred niles of in the country. We therefore merely state our im pression, and what we honestly believe to. be true, with- out having any satisfactory means of arriving at the truth—not a whit more than people at a distance. We though, our simple belief about the matter, that Ta prevails to a limited extent, almost exclu- y among the negroes, and not in an epidemic form. Rickmend ( Va.) Whig, July 21. Tt will be ecen by the report of the fourd of Health, that the cholera is steadily diminishing. Yesterday was ulensely hot, but we did pot hear that the weather had any material effect on the general health. We trast our citivens will continue to be praéent in their diet and exercise in the hot sun, cleanse their premises tho- The oA roughly, ane, above all things, not get frightened—and there is no more denger here than anywhere else. That's our fr i Cheerfulness is the best possible tonie T jcago Democratic Press, July 19. The number of deaths from cholera at Chicago on the 18th was nine, and on the 19th eleven. ‘The Bosrd of Health of Toledo report twelve deaths by cholera for the twenty-four hours ending ( noon on the 10th intent. CHowRa AT ie Poor Hovs®.—We are able this morn ing to give a correct statement of the amount of sick ness inthe Poor House, and which, as is al ca:¢ under parallel cfreumstances, has been gi aggerated. Our information is derived from such antho- rity a8 leaves no room for doubt of its entire accuracy. Last week the disease showed itseif in the main build ing, the one ailotted to the {geners! ininates. Here, be- fore the week closed, there were seventeen cases and six deaths, The disease then ceaced its attacks, and seems to have exhausted itee}f in that qnorter, No cases have occurred among the children. On Monday it broke out iu the department for the insane, a separate bailing, and with this unfortunate class, with whom treatment is dificult, there bad been, Lager vm night, seventeen cases and twelyadeatns. No mew cage having developed itself between Thursday morning and this evening, it was hoped that the force of the disease was also spent in this rection of the institution. Owing to the difficulty of treating an insane person remedially, and also to the ex- coedingly bad ventilation of the insane wards, any epide- mic fairly established there must be difficult of eradica- tion. We sball endeavor to obtain the latest intelligence from the seat of the disease, until we have the pleasure of announcing its departure.—Bugalo Democracy, July 22. It will be seen that the Board Ith report, up to this time, six fatal eases of ti every instance the disease We earn, that in gard of the cautions so man: caused by'a disre repeated, in regard to improper food, and cleanliness of yards, outhouses, &e. Most, if not'all the cases are those of emigrants. who reside in the subnrba of the city. The health of the city is unusually gool, and with proper care on the part of our citizens, there is every reason to | hope for a continuance of this state of thinzs.—Rochester | American, July 24. Mr. M. M. Waud, a large flour dealer at Dunkirk, died of cholera in that place on Wednesday morning. Another death by cholera has taken place. The mo ther of Mra, Snow was taken ill last night and died this | morn og. This is the third death in that family by chol era, Noother deaths by the disease have taken place here, so far ax we have heard.—Syracuee Republican, July 22. Fourteen cates of cholera have occurred at Albany since Wednesday last, two of which terminated fatally. We are without any report of the number of cases of cholera which have occurred within the last two days. Physicians do not appear disposed to furnish reports, imarmuch, as they say, unnecessary alarm already ex- iste in the pablic mind, and the publication daily of the number of eases would have n tendency to cause addi tional disquiet. As to the extent of the disease, it is as vet only » dic, and we are informed by a member of the Health Committee that thus far all cases, with only two exceptions, have pi ‘extraordinary fit) or the immoderate use of the most villainous rum. There is, therefore, no particular canse for alarm, our ciiizens being quite as safe in the city as they would be elne- where, if proper care is exercised. The probabilities are that the number of cases will diminieh as the city becomes wore generally purified under the operations of the Health Committee —Newarh Mercury, July 24. The health of Trenton continues good. A few cases of cholera are reported by the physicians. A majority of the caves have been placed out of danger by medical treatment. ‘The totel number of deaths in Philadelphia last week, was 432, including 47 by cholera—a decrease in the latter feo, pote ad the previous , of 29, although the total mortality shows a slight increase. consul Five fa At Hamilton, Ca., there were 23 deaths from cholera on the 19th inst. The deaths from cholera at Montreal, for the 18th, 1th and 20th inst., were 77. TELPORAPHIC. The Cholera in Boston. Bostos, ay Nine deaths by cholera have been Saturday. Eight of the victims were The weather is etill quite hot. The noon indicated 91 degrees in the shade, 24, 1854. here since thermometer at Alarm in the Third and Fifth Wards. 10 THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. An execrable odor filled the atmosphere in the Third and Fifth wards, arising, it is said, froma factory where bones are burnt. The stench at times is nauseating, and many believe injurious to health. The people are alarmed. Ni else is Sects moms Raed are © nO an oe ees that the difficulty may removed, 9 alarm, bonrly increasin twill not do toallow the fright to. int qnieted. It will crease. These panics should be arrested as soon 9% perrible. Cnxvaywien ie”. The Weather, A welgome change has at lenMh token place in tho weather, and now, instead of being coasted alive by slow heat, ws can comfortably enjoy our. Wives. in the open streets even in the middle of the day, 1%¢ sky, from an early hoor in the morning, presented rather’# bumid ap- pearance, 2nd many were the prayers offered up Sora good | shower ero the day cleared up. The wishes of many were | i destined to be gratified; for about 11 eclock the rain caxae down in fine style, and continued to de #o until 2 o'clock, when it cleared of fora fow hours, Tix remalader of the day, however, was dark and gloomy, bat quite cool ané refreshing to those who were obliged toenudure the heatof “awful dayo of last week.’ Late in the after- noon the rain fell in light showers, just heavy enough to keep «person with white clothes on comfortably cool, The thermometer in the HERALD office didnot rise above 62, as will be seen from the following table; —~ 0.4, M aM, P.M. oP. M 7? 82 81 ei) Yesterday a man named Yrederick Kelsnitoh wab pros- trated by the heat of the sun while walkittg in the Twen- tyssecond ward. He was removed to the station house in ‘a critical condition. Abont 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon on unknowa man was sun struck at the seat of the Kighteenth ward tation house. He was conveyed to the City Hospital, ina fesbl state, by the police of that ward. TELEGRAPHIC. Pauspvipans, July 24, 1854 A refreshing rain is falling here. Tho thermomets stands at 84, and is tonding downward. Barranors, July 24, 1854, moderated this morning, Theatres and Exhibitions, Howrey Takarre.—The complimentary benefit to Mr. PH. ers, the fireman who, in the discharge of bis duty, at the burning of Jennings & Co.'s store, met with a deplorable accident which has since confined him to his room a¢a cripple, comes off to-night. It is scarcely no- cessary to any that the theatre will be filled to its utmost capacity, were it double its present size—we hope so at least, a8 no body of men deserve more from the public for their hercie and intrepid conduct, The performances for this evening, apart from benevolence, are sufficient to Attract a large house. The pieces are “ Katharine and Petruchio,” *\ AU that Glitters ix not Gold,”’ © Perfec- tion,” “ The Widow's Victim,’ “ Damon aud Pythiac,”? and ‘Richard Til.’ an Address by Mad. Ponisi, Recita tion, “The Maniac.’’ by Mr. Johnston, with other attrac- tive features. Let the citizens of New York exhibit true benevolence this evening towards Mr. Waters, Nimzo’s Ganoey. announced as the last night but four of § "6 engagement. ‘The opera selected ix the ‘Bohemian Girl)” Mr. Frazer us Thaddeus, and Mad. Thillon in her much sdmired charac- ter of Arline. No doubt, as on all occasions when Mad. A. Thillon appeared, the house will be dled in every de- partment. The Ravels to morrow night. Navionat Tazavex.—Mr, H. A. Perry, the young trage- dian, appears to-night in the character of Julio Dormilly, in the foyorite drama of the “Six Degrees of Crime.” Mra. H.F. Nichols as Louise. Miss Lefolle will appear ia and the entertainments will close with a of the “French Spy’’—Mrs. A. Hath- Daly, apd Mr. Howard, in the leading AMERICAN MosevM.—This afternoon and evenii apart for the benefit of the widow and fami known and much lamented treasurer of Erastus Orgood, Jr. We sincercly hope his the public will give his widow and family a su proof of their esteem for him. The ‘Corsican Brothers, and thiee good farces will be given. Fhrropnomy—The programme of performances for this afternocn and evening is very attractive. It embraces many of the most popular features of the season. Woon’s Mivstrets.—A variety of melodies, operatic burletta of “Lend her de Sham Money nounced for the amusements of this evening. RUCKIEY’S SERENADERS.—The programme consists of cegro melodies, the celebrated laughing song. violin solo, and the burlesque fairy opera of “Ginderelin.”* is wet a the ace an- Personal Intelligence, H. Rogers, London; Hon, Russell sage, Washington; Wm. Jobnson, Kentucky; Hon. J. M. Barrett, Wheeiing, Va.; Hon. W. Walton, Mobile; General Markham, Balti- more; Dr. KE. Ames, New Orleans: Captain J. H. Unre, New Orleaps; Hon. H. L. Helfestine, Philadelphia; Captain Ryder and lady, Winois; Dr. Haskins, London, arrived yesterday at the St. Nicholas. J.Richey, Canada; J. Rogers, Philadelphia; Raward Hanter, Virg rorsham, California; W. H. Thomp- son, Connecti ptain Lott, steamship Asia; H. Sco- vell, Detroit; P. Lagen, Oregon; Captain Badgers, Ore- gon; B.S, Sloan, Sandusky; if. A. Willard, Washington, arrived yesterday at the Astor. Lucius Dill, Grenada; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin, New York, W. ©. Larrall and W, H. L rrall, Indianopolis; Mr. and Mrs. Blodget, New York; J. Buckinghum and J. It. Stanbery, Newark, Ohio: J. D. Ayres, Nottingham, Eng: land; Mr. and Mrs. Tackerman, Massachusetts, arrivod seeteréay at the Clarendon. Samuel Lane Lockwood, Richmond, Me.; J. R. Carter, Cincinnati, Ohio; C. 8. Hall and lady, and 7, H. Higgins and party, Philadelphia; H. 8, Kaston, Baltimore, Samuel A’ Duvall, 1. 1, Comstock, &. Girrard Montagne, G, Raymond Lee,'A, Chiapillo and family, P, L. Labassi, and. J. Bronset, New Orleans, arrived yeaterday at the Prescott. Rey, Henry Darling, Philadelphia; Colonel Joseph Todd, Petersburg, Va.;'S. Eckle, U.S.N.; A Strauss, U.S. Coast Survey; Captain M.’ Robinson, Porto Rico 0. Ferry, Tuscaloosa, Als., were among the arrivals yen: terday at the Irving House. Gov. J. B. Wells, Ulinois; Hon F. Stanly, Caytain H. Bancroft, ). O. Mills, California; W. C. Aldin, U. 8. N.: 8.8. Clapp, London; J. T. Fanning, Australia; J. War- ren and family, Guayaquil; Captain C. W. Griswell, San Francisco, and 170 others, arrived yesterday at the Me tropolitan Hotel. ARRIVALS. From Liverpool, in the steamship Pacific—H Pome- roy Brewster, Mise EF H Brewster, Mr and Mre Wm Bell. G M Danl B Matin, chief je and Mie Wa M Robbins, Zs Ball Kk Taylor. Mr Mrs € Hunter, W Fatterson, ie Levis, Mrand M ‘i r rm im | Me Tepurct, Nro Tennent and child, Mr J iM HL Cameron, Mr Bach, Lafourcode, Mr and M: and child, J Kittel, Mrs F Burr, Wm J Chara, C Street, nett’ and child laeor, mM M qT K Orem, Win Muir, I «te Mr Hunt, Me 8 J’ McKnfcht, G Keigwin, G Clark Ws Menu , | MrT A Koight, Mrs Rill Jr, WM eo W Moore, 8 m Aspinwall, in steamship Iilinois, sk ¥ Jo, Capt © Oe Fro W lichror, Pulaski Jacks, HU Lastt Ww W Thompron, jr, Capt T'W Badge Welleston, H Perry, Madan Margaret D Flint, ( N MeLaren, Mrs ‘cuck D Cook, K iy WP RC ‘a Meas, R Trombiy, 1) Kooser, J pton, Mrs Bilicot and child, George’ Youn, J. ° Namee and indy, R Wells, H Moloan, N Wosencraft, Mra Sfiverthors, A Kline, Bb Wr Liitie, FS i } E Reo ww de: anus, SB Nei Spooner, Dr Franklin, J ney, Mr . Mies $ Denix, BF Bates, Dr § Loring, Mrs B Keonoy, Jos ok Rowell, Mr Scott, mail ae J Harris, Br J Krodbelt, a6 nm, J Watkerman, ¥' 3} Wright, © i ? B Sheane, John Humohrey, | fawily tonal, J Hager, 8 Colt, J. MoNamee, J Odor, Mes MeCabe, JK a Btevens. J W Nichole, NW Sevaze, § Dougie te Lem. Charlo old, A Paro, BO Mack, G McNi Fi BWaller, M Harris, ME Waines, J Brody 5 Barber, J W Pickett, BN Andtews, AW Uomstock, L MeKembey, J MoFaden, M ftotisohild, M Irany, 5. Giro, E D'Shepari, Chaties Sanborn, JW Lord, J We sie R Boghes, SC J Aleairo, J Doty, M’ Yai JDu Rs Richd Keyes, A Stark, iv . Steamship, Roanoke George Ki Mra SE Willer, Dr W S Carriog ra Capt mn” A Witiard, ul ter, All ¢ 98, sae iy bar my gee , Jain by, iid yn ener co. Jno I, Walters, Capt Wm Clarke, SL Pittman, Wm H Woods, A C Bowden, and 17 ineteornge. ~ Fro Sin othe us—Gover- im steamship Prom a Mi o im, Nic, ariabernethy. of OF fev yi ila; Ticut Staniey’ U Pret) Mille and were, Trow: v't, W Pallard, Indy and servt, ino Foshea, mace Sepia ark Meas Re, ve, Sep i. Weewelle Ww Upton 2G dams & Cole coger, Well ry and sister, uM Mi + Rev ‘3 WC , wu Swlteh, ww tres, PVA A pia, 2,4 Samson, T'Norman and’ wile; capes te rote cnlers hold @ teeting this evening to take relative to tee closing of tavernas on Sundays. Fara ‘Coment.—A little son of Mr. Nicholas Wyckoff, cight y ars of age, residing in Bushwick, (ied on Sunday, from /njuries sustained on Friday, by the upsetting upon \ hive ond of hay on whith he was riding I It is raining in this city, and the heat as grently | ——$— \ | Later from the Steamship x"Fankiin=Hopes of getting her Afloat A,ain. the latest intelligence from this ateamer :— Moxasours, 1. 1, Sunday Evening, July 23. ‘The steamer Franklin lies in the same position as she has done the past week, except that she is rather more hogged, or settled forward, which has been caused from the westerly wind making some- what.of a sea, which cut the sand from under her bow. The sand is making around her very fiw, and at low water persons get om board on foot with ont getting wet. On Friday the surf boats were employed in getting the steam pompe from thes Nghter on board the steamer, all of which was ateovaplished without ac- cident, at the same time the cargo was being dis- cl » At the discontinuance of work, many of those employed on bourd the ship, not desiring to geta dacuing; came ou shore by the telegraph, all of whom landed in safety, save one of the ship's men, who, on landing, stru¢k with great force a chest which stood on the beach, by which he was badly injured. He was Bipemate up insensible and curried to the tent, and thence vo the main land, where,on being examined by a physician, it was tcand that he had broken two of bis vibs. He was doing very well to-day. Mr, Sproull, agent for the Underwriters, had his Lack badly hurt by falling on the corner of the box, but he waa about to-day, and T learn intenda to leave for the city to-morrow. The report that Capt. Bowne, general agent of tLe Underwriters, bas had his le; places is erroneous. He had hig foot injured by be- ing caught in the guy rope attached to the telegrapi: used in discharging; but Le has constantly been on the beach attenoing to bis duties, To-day, Sunday, as many men (who had no reli- gious scruples) ua conld be obtained, have been con- stantly employed in discharging cargo; but little progress has been made, as the cases being wet are so heavy that they cannot work with so much expedition “ag was dove in discharging the dry cases, Up to this evening about thirteen hundred packa” gos have been discharged, of which about one thou- sand baye come from the ship in good order. The surf being so heavy, the cargo has been, and is be- ing, carried across the beach, and lightened off to sloops and schooners in the bay, three or four of which have been loaded and sailed for New York— all of which cargo, I understand, is to be sent to the public store, so that the merchants may obtain their goods without delay. ‘The steam pumps worked to-day, and found that the ship could be pumped out; but in consideration of the anchors and cables not being laid out to hold her in her present position, it was deemed prudent to let the water remain in her, for fear the sea would move her from her bed in the sand which she has made. If the weather continues good, no doubt we shall see her again at -her dock New York, for.hopes are entertained that ahe will be got off. She brings many visiters to the beach from miles around, and yesterday some of the presidents from Wall eet came down here in a steamer, to see the exact position of the ship, and how the cargo was being discharged. Lighters, arrived this morning: —sloops Nancy Anna, Uncle Leff, and Midelia. Naval Intelligence, The U. &. steamer Vinen, fately got ready for sea at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, was yesterday put out of com- wistion, ard the offieers detached. The following are their names Samuel Swartwout, Lieutenant, commanding ; 0, ©. Badger, Acting Master,; 'T. N. Grinnell, Paesed As- sistant Surgeo: Villiam P. McCann, and F. 0. Oakley, Passed Micshipmen , Charlea Lovin, Captain’s Clerk ; 3. | him and croshing the pitcher; still he did not icted with the jagzed | 1 him to stagger | Troadstreet, 24 nt Engineer ; G. R. Norden, Quinn, and Jame anl, Sd Assistant Engineers. sloop of war, steering south, was acea Jul N., ton, 74 15 W, stitution wasat Ascension. ‘th ain there until the Jd of June, ex Minister at Madrid to sail with Mr. Soulé probably intends all bis squadron for to declace war against Cu Seven reamen deserted from the Princeton on Sunday Jast. They jumped overboard, and swam to the shore }<- fore the overmment boat could bé manned to give them chase. of the line-of-battle ship Novth Carolina, is indisposed at the residence of his family, The keel of one of the new steam frigates for the nay was Joid on Thursday last at the Charlestown navy yard. —Norfoll: Herald, Ql. Police Intetligence. Aitempt to pass Counterfeit Momy, and Desperate As~ sardt on Dr. H. 1’. Dewées.—Ove of those attempts to which Yoctors, in their professional capacity, have not unfrequently been subjected, was practised desperate | villain on Saturday night last. A fellow cal himself P. 8, Johnson, calied toward midnight at the office of Dr. Dewees, on the corner of Broadway and er street, and being told the Doctor had gone to his lodgings, corner of F street, he repaired thither, and told him he was ver} jous to get a prescription for a young friend of bis, suffering from an acute disease. Although the Doctor did not consider the case so very urgent, he yielded to the entreaties of the fellow, and accompanied him down to his office, 688 Broadway, for the parpose of giving him some medicine, &c. A young son of Dr. De- wees Was sleeping in the office, and after preparing the prescription, there was some hankling about the feo to te paid; Johnron alleging that he and his friend were clerks in Capal street, and conld not afford to pay much. Finally it was agreed that he should pay five dollars, and hs handed Dr. Dewees a twenty dollar bill on the Romu- lus Farmer's Bank, of Seneca County, asking for change; ot seemed to Lave a good supply of the samo de scription of bills. ‘This the Doctor immediately saw was 4 counterfeit, and charged the man with attempting to swindle him. He of course plead innocence—but ax it was the second time within a few weeks that a similar attempt had been made on him, the Doctor told him that he should ¢etain him until a police officer could be got, at the sume time ordering his son to go for one. Johnson now became alarmed, and made several ineffectual at- tempts to compromise the matter by giving more money and plenty of promises, Not succeeding in this, he made a rurh to enca mined man, stopyed him at the door the throat f some mi; ing whie struggled turns, but the Doctor would not rel and, thongh nis opponent was of athletic frame, he was un willing to inflict injury upon Bim, but firmly resolved to hand Lim over to the police. Unfortunately, during the struggle about the office, they approached a ‘table on which was a large stone pitcher; this Johnson seized unpereeived, and quick as thought drought it down with tremendous force upon the head of Dr, Dewees, stunning relax his hold, and a second blow was fragments of the pitcher, which ca against the bed and fail. Johnson then rushed out of the door, but before descending the #tsirs he returned and with the handle of the pitcher «till in his hand, dealt another powerful blow upon the forehead of the doctor, after which he ran down stairs. Stunned and bleeding prefusely, the doctor was resolute enough to raise him self and reach the window before the fellow got ont o the front door, He called loudly to stop him, ea!) as he turned the corner of Bleecker street, he wa by Councilman Conover and a gentleman nam! Gores 16 whom too much praise cannot be awarded or their successful efforts in securing the man. They pursucd and stopped him. Meanwhile he had thrown away the pocketbook, which bas not since been found. The po lice were eoon on the ground, and the fellow waa taken off to ube Jefierson market jail, where he gave his tame an George Williams, and was On Sunday jorning he was committed by ces ia able to appear against him. by Dr. Dewees are very severe, dividing the fron. d temporal arteries, and but for the immediate ap- lication of io, night have cost. him hia Life; he is still very weak from the loas of blood, being literally envered With gore when visited next morning by Judge Clark Dr. Putnam and jr, Dixon were immediately in and rendered surgical aid. ‘The counterfeit note being in possession of the Judoe, it is hoped that there will be ebarges enough against P. 3. Johnson, alias George Wil liams, to send bim for some years to Sing Sing. Thix should be « Warning to doctors, when called upou night, not to go unarmed. ous Sport —Jonn 0, of No. $6 Fifth street, iL was yesterday arrested on a charge of having strack » of ~ . named George Teller, vere bin wathe bona with with the intent, as blow on the head with a club, leged, to kill hin. The boy is badly burt, with a cow tused wound on hiv forehead. It appeared that White 8a man the boys in the hborhood are in the habis of tormenting, and that Teligr, with soane others, got match and approached a cart Soaded with straw on which White was, with pee Aga) Jag Hg a no ee ing their approach, having a stick wit » threw i thems, ant mt atrnel: Tehter, White was taken tefore Justice Chirko, who held him for trigl, and admitted | him to bail in $1,600. Stealing @ Gold Watch ant Chain.—A Gerrans namot Henry Smith, » bar tender at 120 Contre atrost, was yesterday arroxted by officer Geraghty, of the Sixti ward, on & charge of Saving stolen & watch and chain from Isane Jacobs, of 34 West , of the: value of $155. Smith, on his arrest, admitted the theft and stated he hadexchanged it for another watch to Henry Barfeldt, of 100 Centre «treet, who [= him be- sides, $20 upon the transaction. He bad Barfelt that he had got the watch from his brother about five weeks before, The watch was given up, and Qmith was taken before Justice Bogart, and was committed to pri son for trial in default of bail in $1,000, Muse ina Grog Shep.—A row occnered late on Sanday night in the ery and liquor store, 204 avenue (, be- tween come Irish laborers, whea one of them, Thomas Murray, stabbed Patrick Lyons, in the side, in two df ferent places. Murray war taken before Justioe Wood, gnc held for examination, The following despatch from our reporter gives broken in two | on —=—_—_—— —== PRICE TWO CENTS. ABRIVAL OF THK ILLINOIS AND PROMETHROR: ADDITIONAL FROM CALIFORNIA IMPORTANT FROM CENTRAL AMERICA. Bombaniment of San Juan do Nicarague by the U. 8. Sloop Cyane. TOTAL DESTRUCTION OF THR TOWN, Bighty Interesting from the West Coast’ of Mexice, ALVAREZ NOT DEAD, NEWS FROM THE WEST INDIR. AFFAIRS IN TE SOUTH PACIFIC, &., &e., &. ‘The steanmdip Minots, Capt. Hartstene, arrived™ yesterday morning with the California maila tothe iat instant. The I. sailed:from Aspinwall at 10 o'clook, A. M.. on the 16th instant, eleven hours after the sailing of the steamer North Star. Crossing the Caribbeasw Sea experienced strong head winds, with heavy sea. Died on board, July 17, Thomas Fleck, a paseen- ger from San Francisco by steamer Uncle Sam, and on the 18th, Joba Famor, laborer on Panama Rail road. The Dlinois stopped at Kingston on her outwant passage, coaled, and took on board:410 negro labor- ers for the Panama Railroad. TREASURE LIST PER STEAMSHIP (LLINOT. Adarme & Co..,.$441,215 27 Peter Maisen,... $3,200 60 ‘Am. Exch. ¥ 000 CO Newhouse &Spats 10,250 0@ ©, H. Cummin, 81 00 T. &R. Neilson... 3,200 O@ J, Cumningham, 9,600 00 G.8.Robbiax&son 13/000 0@ Wm. Cummings, 1840 00 9. W. Thom 00 J, Durand & Co. 5,962 00 cr] Foster luottGo 12.051 30 oo roster, ti 03 Ly ‘m. Hoge & Co. 40,000 00 prideie | On freight... 907,448 6% We are indebted to Mr. prompdp forwarding our files; also to the various e: companies. { The Prometheus, Capt. Turner, arrived yestec- day afternoon from Punta Arena (San Juan de Nicaragua), whence she sailed on the 16th inst. She brings over one million in gold dust, aa follows:-— SPECIE LIST OP THE PROMETEHUS, Duncan, Sherman & Co. . G. Selig & Co... Charles Mor, Charles Moran In hands of passengers Total. ceat ma atadacris 31,018,855 The steamer Pacific, connecting with the Prome- thens, arrived at San Juan del Sur on the evea- ing of the 15th inst. She left San Francisco oa the night of the Ist, and outside of the Heads, met the steamers Sierra Nevada and Yankee Blade going ig Our thanks are due to Mr. R. Lord, the purser of the Prometheus, for late papers and news. The San Francisco Commercial Advertiser, of the Ist inst., gives the following fruitful paragraph:— We were shown yesterday, by Mr. Levander Boahass, a pint bottle, coutaii grown in Contra. Celta," of tem fit taser hardener tue rest are of unusually large size. They are intended asa present to the New YorK Herat office, and will, wir opine {astonish our Atlantic brethren. Ther wore alt taken from one vine, and Mr. Benham says ‘that next sear he will have them larger than peaches. IMPORTANT FROM NICARAGUA. Bombardment and Destruction of San Juana by the United States Sloop-of-War Cyane. The Prometheus arrived outward on the morning of the 15th inst.,at 8 o'clock, having touched at Kingston for coals. She found in the harbor the United States sloop-of war Cyane, commanded by Captain Hollins, which had arrived at San Juam dey Norte on the 11th inst., in twenty-one days from New York, commissioned to settle certain difficult ties between the American citizens and the local authorities; also to demand a full and satisfactory apology for an insult given a short time siuce to the Hon. Solon Borland, our Minister to Central Ame. rica. The authorities and inhabitants of the town re- fused to make the slightest apology. After giving ample time, and no apology having been received, Captain Holling, on the 12th, issued a proclamation , to the authorities and residents, that unless an apa- logy was made by 9 A.M.on the Lith, he should proceed to bombard the town. No apology came. He, in the meantime, took possession of the Transit Company's steamers, and sent them to the town, of- fering protection to all persons who chose to ac- cept it, and within one minute of the time desig- | hated by Captain Ho’lins, the cannonading coms | menced, and continued without interruption fo three o'clock P. M. Dnring the interval, no disposition was manifested on the part of the inhabitants to come to terms for the saving of the property. At 4 P. M., a party landed, commanded by a lieutenant, who burnt the town. San Juan, or Greytown, on the Vith, was entirely destroyed, one or ty +mall buildings only in the suburbs remaining 'e mark the spot. No lives were lost, Mr. Scott, egrvtof the Accessory Transit Company, tendered a free passage by the Prometheus to all who wished to leave. A few accepted the offer. ‘The Cyane sails for Boston on the 17th, and takes Mr. Pabine, our commercial agent, home. Officers and crew all well. H. B. M. schooner Bermuda, the West India Com- pany’s mail steamer Dee, and a British merchant man were witnesses of the scene, laying in the hac bor at the time. The revolution in Nicaragua, and the difficulties at San Juan, have not in the last interfered with the transit of the California passengers. The rainy sea- son Lad commenced in earnest. OUR SPECIAL DESPATC HRS. Unrrep States Sar Crave, San Juan, De Nicaragua, July 15, 1864. The U.#. ship Cyane arrived here on the Lith inst., after a long, thongh pleasant passage, from New York. Om our arrival here, Capt. Hollins, ac- cording to his instructions from the Secretary of the Navy, commenced to settle the difficulties ex- isting between the two governments, viz:—-to ea- force the payment of the claim made by the Steam | ship Company, and demand redress for wrongs aad. | jojuries done our late Minister, Mr. Borland. } ‘The authorities here treated every attempt at an amicable adjustment of the difficulty with immu and disdain. So, on the morning of the 12th, we sent a party om shore to capture their arms gad | ammunition, and issued a proclamation, giving them twenty-four hours to come to terms, or we would blow the town down; in the pi apd a mander of aa English war echooner a pro test against oar proveedings; and Captsia Hollins informed bim thy’, he was sorry he must said protest, ‘out he intended to carry ont hifs in- structiong, and obey arders at ali havarda, and thas