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THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO, 6553 NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. Message of the President of the United States. ‘OUR RELATIONS WITH SPAIN. TRE COLT INVESTIGATION. ‘Passage of the River and Harbor Bill. GENERAL HOUSTON AND HIS DEFAMERS. SALARIES OF SUPREME COURT JUDGES. Zhe New Work Assay Office. Indemnity to the London Crystal Palace Account THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL, ke, &., ade. Important from Washington. MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT ON OUK RELATIONS WITH SPAIN. Wasminoron, August 1, 1854. The President transmits the following message :— pie OF TE me psi en to respond briefly to the resolution of the Senate of this date, requiring’ the President to inform © Senate, if, in his opinion, it be not incompatiie with the public interest, whether anything has arisen reenter Re ab tab preventa- tives, of the 15th of March concerning our relations With’ the government of Spain, which, in hia opinion, may dispense with the suggestions therein contained, ening Ce of provisional measures by Con- gress to any ¢: cy that may arise in the recess of La ge affe tl relations. ty message to the House of Representatives re- ferred to, I availed myself of the occasion to present the following reflections and au; ‘ions:—In view of the position of the Island of Cul its ximity to our coast, the relations which it must ever it to Our com- mercial and other interests—it is vain to expect that a series of unfriendly acta, our commercial rights, and the adoption of a policy threa the honor and security of these States, cun long exist with peaceful relations. In case the measures taken fcr the amicable adjustment of our difficulties with Spain should unfortu- nately fail, I shall not hesitate to use the authority and of ite means which t, to insure the observ- ance of cur just rights, to obtain redress for injuries re. ceived, and to ite the honor of our fisg. In antici- pation of that con: ney which I earnestly hope may not arise, I Congress the propriety of adopt- ing such measures as the exigency may seem *° ue two Houses of Co ha two ve anticipated that the hope then exprease’ would 1 ‘be realized before the adjournment it, and that our relations with , would have assumed a satisfactory condition, 80 ag to remeve past causes of com t, and afford better security for uillity and jr in the future—but 1 am constrained say, that such is not the fact. demand ‘for immediate eee in “ Black, Warrior, instead af ipsin by prompt satis. call forth tif istideation of the local authorities of Cuba, and thus transfer the Tespoustly for their acta to Spain itself. jMean- wi igformation not only reliable in its bat of an offictal character, was received to the effect fist Rater by private organization, vai itary organization, for a deacent upon the Island of Cuba, with a view to wrest that colony from the dominion of Spain. Iaterna. tional comity, the ol ions of treaties, and the express Provisions of law, alike required in my judgment, that all the constitutional power of the executive should be exerted to it the consummation of such s violation of positive law, and of that good faith on which mainly the amicable relations of neighboring nations must de- pend. In conformity with these convictions of public duty, a meoplemes was issued to warn al! per- sons’ not participate in the contemplated enterprise, and to — bead yy eit = ba behalf Ay £0) cera ¢ government. No provocation Tiiever can justify private expeditions Of hostility against a country at with the United States. The bed nr: ne ae the pametation in ‘ongrers; ani Sathon our no room to doubt the the wisdom redress. ‘measures of Pending ne the executive, and before the action o ee ae nee cae iy Deane ss or one usurp the other of these 40) ories of the functions of gov- ernment. I have to add, that has a since the date of my former the therein to with er : ching the pro- » priety vii Measures 5 Eee "PRANKLIN PIERCE, Wasmrsotos, August 1, 1854. THE RECIFROCITY TREATY—THE ADJONRNMENT—THE SAN JUAN AFFAIR—THE PRESIDENTS MBSSAGE, ETC. Wasuinaton, August 1, 1864. The Senate, in executive session to-day, discussed the Reciprocity bill treaty at length. The argument having been concluded, an adjournment took place, with the un- derstanding that a vote isto be had the first thing to- morrow. It will be ratified, but the struggle has een a severe one. It is believed Congress cannot possibly get through the Appropriation bills by Friday. The Senate already talk of pressing a resolution postponing the adjourn- ment at all events till Monday. The Civil and Diploma- tic bill runs a great chance of being defeated in the House 40-morrow, and if this is done, an adjournment on Friday will be out of the question. The Committee of Ways and Means will, it is said, in any event move to postpone the adjournment for twoor three days. There never was an appropriation bill so loaded down. Jeff. Davis’ pet vlan of military superintendents meets with the firmest opposition from the House—the only cause, per- haps, of the Water Works Appropriation being defeated. The Union, this morning, as was anticipated, tries to make a scapegoat of Capt. Hollins, asserting that the dombardment of Greytown cannot be chargeabie to the Secretary of the Navy, a* his despatch to Hoilins was prepared with such singular prudence as to say not one word about the destruction of the place. But the pub- lic, after reading Marcy’s and Dobbin’s despatches, will bave no difficulty in placing the responsibility in the right quarter. The Presideni"s Cuba message, to-day, has given great Ginsatisfaction. It was expected he would come out manfully and state that in the present condition of affairs with Spain, he desired to have # sum of money placed at his disposal, and not for belligerent purposes. He has, however, carefully avoided al) responsibility. Mr. Mason will introduce in the Senate an amendment to the Army bill, placing ten millions at the disposal of the President, to mect emergencies which may arise with Spain. It wiil have a hard road to travel. The principal speaking against the reciprocity treaty to-day was by Mr. Pearce, of Maryland, and Mr. Cooper, of Pennsylvania—the latter gentleman upon the injas- tiee of bringing in provincial coal and lumber to com- pete with Pennsylvania, without any corresponding advantages. THE RESIDENT'S MBSSAGE-—THE HWECIPROCITY TREATY—TBSE LONDON CONSULSHIP—PERSONAL RENCONTRE—THE WEATHER, ETC. Wasniseron, August 1, 1854 The message Was read in Executive session. The fukewarmness of the House on Spanish affairs will ren- der it ineffective in its object. No appropriation can be got from Congress to operate with during the recess. War fever in entirely defunct in the Houre. Whe final vote on the Reciprocity Treaty will be taken to-morrow, when it wil) pass by a large majority. tt It ia thought the nomination of George N. Sanders as Consul to London will be made again, and sent to the Senate by Thursday. It'will be again rejected The resolution of the Senate to meet on the first of November was to have been introduced to-day, bnt was delsyee Mike Walsh and Seward, of Ga., had a fight to-day in the House Post Office. Mike was the aggressor, and was severely handled. The difficulty ended where it began, and both were in the House this evening. This bas been the hottest dey of the season THE COLT INVESTIGATION. The Washington Star of to-day, says:—‘‘ The investl- gating Colt Committee will report their progress up to this time, and ask leave to sit again next session."’ The Star adde—‘‘An immense cloud of dust bids fair to be raised, and when it blows over, the result will be the lowering of the character of Congress in public estima- tion. The cpinion is that the committee will be divided. John Letcher, the chairman, will probe to the bottom, = MORNING EDITION—WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1854, —— while Thurston, the chairmen of the Committee on Pa- tents, will attempt to make the whole affair appear ridicu- lous twaddle, &c. No true facta in this matter have yet been made public. The reports sent off, thus far, have been from interested parties. The fact of a divided commit- tes is significant of fun ahead. oupPiemeneitiniisinnieniomiliciones THIRTY-THIRD CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasainaron, Angust 1, 1354. The Senate met at half-past ten o'clock. The reading of the journal was dispensed with. REMUNERATION FOR SERVICES 48 DRAUGETEMAN, Mr. Foot’s, (whig) of Vé., resolution to pay for certain services as draughtsman to the Committee on Public Lanis wee oR au mraonccm Mr. Nomam, (dem.) of N. H., introduced a bil! to incor- porate the Friends’ Aid Society in the District of Co- lumbia. SILLS PAREED. Bills for the relief of Sherman Pearce and Dantel Steen- rod were considered and passed. ‘The bill authorizing the President to take charge of the Louisville and Portland Canal was taken up and passed GEN. HOUSTON’S DEFENCE OF H13 CONDUCT LN TRXAS. ‘Mr. Houstoy, (dem.) of Texas, then addressed the <e- nate in defence of his military and political conduct dur- ing the Texan revolution, and the days of the republic, from certain charges, imputations, and infamons slan- ders contained in a book called the ‘‘ History of Texas, Mexico, and the United States,’ by General Thomas Jef- ferson Green, a book which had found ita way into the Congressionallibrary. He reviewed the conduct of Green in Texas, and pronounced him a dastard most lily liver- ed—a man of most puissant cowardice. He continued until a quarter-past twelve. marks had general interest. OUR RELATIONS WITH SPALY. Mr. Masow, (dem.) of Va., offered the following reso. lution, which was adopted:— Resolved, That the President be requested to inform the Senate, if srbrina on adalah incompatible with His re- the public interest, wi anything has arisen since the date of his mes the House of Representatives, of the 15th of March our relations with , the government of Spain, which in @pinion may dis- pense with the su, ms therein contained, touching the propriety of provisional measures by Congress to meet any exigency that may arise in the recess of Con- grees affecting those relations. ‘THE RIVER AND HARBOR BILi. Was then taken up. The question pending was on the amendment offered by Mr. Toombs, to strike out the pro- vision relating to the Louisville and Portland canal. Lost—yeas 16, nays 30. Mr. Dopee, (dem.) of Iowa, offered an amendment increasing the appropriation for the Des Moines Rapids from eighteen to one hundred thousand dollars. Agreed to—yeas 28, nays 17. Mr. Baran, (dem.) of Del., moved to etrike out the proviso that all persons disbursing money under this act should give bond and surety. Agreed to. Mr. Matrory, (dem.) of Fla., moved an appropriation for a canal across the peninsula of Florida. Rejected. The bill was then reported to the Senate, and all -the amendments made in the Committee of the Whole were concurred in by separate votes on each. Mr. Rusx, (dem.) of Texas, moved to insert an appro- priation of forty-four thousand dollars for the im- provement of the Brazos River, Texas. Agreed to— Yeas 25; nays 15. Mr. Brown, (dem.) of Miss., renewed his amendment authorizing the Seoretary of War to purchase, subject to the approval of Congress, Grant’s Pass, near the mouth of the harbor of Mobile. Agreed to—Yeas 24; nays 19. Mr. Bexsamay, (dem.) of La., moved to strike out the appropriation for the Appomattox River, Virginia. Lost— Yeas 18; nays 22, GQ He also moved tostrike out the appropriation for the harbor of Dubuque, Iowa. Lost. Also, for the appropria. tion for the Taunton river, Massachusetts. Lost. Mr. Surpgut, (dem.) of La., moved to strike out the appropriation for Florida. Lost—Yeas 18; nays 20. The bill was then ordered to a third reading. Yeas 31, nays 17, a8 followa:— Yuss—Mesars. Allen, Bell, Benjamin, Cass, Chase r, Dodge of Wis., Dodge of lows, Fessenden, Fish, Foot, de: er, Gillette, James, Johnson, Jones of Iowa of Tena. Pearce, Petit, Rockwell, Rusk, Sudeil Stewart, Sumner, Thompson of Ky. ralker. Dawson, Douglas, Evans, Htspatrick, Houston, Hanter, \wson, vans, , Han Mallory’ Mason, Morton,N orris, Toombs, Williams.” The dill was then read a third time and passed. ‘THE BILL FOR THE RELIEP OF CHARLOTTE WESOOT! was then passed. RAILROADS IN THE DISTRICT. The Committee on Conference appointed on the disa. greeing votes on the bill authorizing the extension of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad into the District of Columbia reported. EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mr. Mason moved for an executive session to. At seven o’clock the doors re opened. The fortification bill was taken up, when the Senate adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasumoros, August 1, 1864. IMPROVEMENTS IN THE DIPLOMATIC SYSTEM. Mr. Perxins, (dem.) of La., from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported a bill to remodel the diplomatic and consular system of the United States. Referred to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union THE GUANO TRADE. Mr. Souusrs, (whig) of Md., offered a resolution that twenty thousand extra copies of the report of the special committee on the guano trade be printed for the use of the members of the Hoase. Referred to the Committee on Printing Agreed LAKEPORT A PORT OF DELIVERY. The House then passed the Senate bills establishing port of delivery at Lakeport, on Lake Pontchartrain, and creating a collection détrict in Texas and New Mexico, ‘and constituting Paducah, Kentady, Shreeveyort, Loui siana; Jeffersonville, Indiana; Tuscumbia, Alabama; and Madison, Indiana, respectively, ports of delivery. GENERAL APPROVRIATION RILL—SALARIRS OF THE JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT. ‘The House then went into committee on the General Appropriation bill. The Senate’s amendment increasing the salary of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States to seven thousand dollars, and each asso- ciate Justice six thousand five hundred per annum, being under consideration, Mr. Suara, (dem.) of Va was speaking, when Mr. SBwaRD, (dem.) of Ga., raised the point that the gentleman was not confining himself to the amendment. Mr. Sava replied—He was addressing his arguments to those who could appreciate them, and then advocated an increase of the Judges’ salaries. ‘Mr. Sewarp said the Judges are not responsible, and sometimes, in the exercise of the power with which they are clothed, commit great outrages on the rights of the people, and usurp power which does not belong to them. We have had recent instances of this power, and the only way we can control this branch of the government ig not to increase their pay, and teach them that while they are not directly responsible, they are dependent on the people for their salaries. It was perfectly appareny ‘the gentleman from Virginia undertakes to assume to himself the entire legislation of this country, and sets up & high standard of intellect which no gentleman ac- cordato him. (Laughter.) He had a right to reply to the gentleman from Virginia ; and he wanted him to un- derstand, however much the gentleman might desire to Tead lectures to other people, when he undertook to read him a lecture, he should do it reqpectfully. He (Seward) had sought to injure the feelings of no one, nor would he tolerate such remarks from the gentleman, or any one else, @¥ hen he should aggress, he would acknowledge it. Mr. SurH, of Va., asked the gentleman whether {t was not disrespectful in the gentleman to any he was not addressing himself to bis proposition * Mr. Skwanp said the offensive remark was that he could not appreeiate the gentleman’s argument. Mr. Hunt, (dem.) of La, advocated the Senate's offered an amendment, and | amendment, vindicated the Supreme Court, and said their responsibility would not be increased hy making their salaries smaller. After further proceedings the Senate’s amendment was rejected by a vote of 56 agninst 80. NRW YORK ASIA OFFICE. ‘The Honse agreed to the Seunte’s arsendment eoncern- ing the purchase of lota and buildings belouging to the Bank of Commerce and the Bank gf the State of New ¢ York, for an assay office, anpropriating five hundred and twonty thousand dolars, with interest thereon at nix per cent from the 1éth of September, until the purchase shall be completed, the same to be so completed within one year from the day that such interest is authorized, to purchase for the use of the United States auch property atjoining thereto, situated on Pine street, on which the United States now hold a mortgage, aa may be sold, to satisfy the same, at s price not exceeding the amount of said Liea, THE LONDON ORYSTAI PALACR. The Senate’s amendment, enabling the Secretary of State to reimburse Edward Riddle such sums as shail be satisfactorily shown to have been expended by him, or which may have obligated himseif ve fey on account of his official position at the Industrial Exhibition at Lon- don, or #0 much thereof as shali be necessary, twenty. six thousand dollars, provided no portion of the pay- ments made, pro rata, by the contributors, at said ex- hibition, shall be regarded as being under consideration: Speeches were made for and against, during the debate which ensued. Mr. Cuanpuge, (whig) of Pa., eulogised Mr. Peabody, who, in the hour of extremity of our citizens abroad, stepped forward and advanced a large sum of money, to carry out the objects of American exhibitors. The con- duct of the eminent banker demands not only the return ofthe money, but the thanks of every man who hasan American heart. Mr. Waxunince, (dem.) of N. ¥., advocated the amend- ment, showing the pressing circumstances under which the money was procured, being familiar with the facts, from his presence in London. Mr. Sorugrs opposed the amendment, and said he would, if he could, reduce the sppropriation to a red cent. He warned the democracy against the conse- quences of extravagance, for he and other whigs would hold them responsible. Mr. Surrg (dem.), of Va., opposed the bill, contending that Mr. Riddle was not officially appofnted. He under- ttcod he was an auctioneer for the sale of carriages and horees in London. Mr. Havey (whig), of N. ¥., said both whigs and de- mocrats have the glory of the exhibition, and now it was for them to foot the bill. Mr. Barty (dem.), of Va., thought to pay this amount ‘would be a mischievous precedent. The amendment as- aumes that Mr. Riddle was there in an official capacity, which was not the case. He had no idea that private individuals, from patriotic or mercenary motives, should send agents to the world’s fair, and then ask government to defray the expenses. Mr. Hucues, (dem.) of N. Y., said he was surprised op- position was made to this appropriation. Time haa elapsed since the necessity for this money occurred, but was advanced by Mr. Peabody at a trying period, and all knew the brilliant results concerning the exhibition of American utilitarian inventions of the day. The gentleman from Virginia (Smith) had said that Mr Rid. le isa horse dealer. Now, it is no worse to be a horse dealer than to run a stage line in Virginia, whether it Was an extra or regular line. [This was an allusion to Mr. Smith having formerly been a mail contractor.} Mr. SuirH observed he had merely said Mr. Riddle was an auctioneer, selling horses and carriages. Mr. HvucHgs.—But you mentioned it asa reficction on Mr, Riddle, who, I understand, is as high minded a man an lives in Massachusetts, pursuing business. If he sellx animals he sells quadrupeds, and 1 am glad his au: tloneering is of that kind. : Mr. Wextworts (dem.), of [ll—If the triends of this bill want to kill it they can resort to no better means than to talk it to death. Mr. Garnert Saurru, of New York, felt the truth of the remark of Mr. Bayley, that this was a mischeivous pre cedent; but the precedent does not reside where Mr. Bayley thought it did. It came into existence when our government embarked in this affair. If government had kept within its legitimate limits, protecting persons and property, they would not be annoyed with this amend ment at the present time. He trusted, however, that the money would be paid, and that Mir. Peabody would be thanked for advancing it on the faith of this government Mr. Kurt, (dem.) of 8. C., said this moneygiad been claimed by Mr. Peabody on the ground of his American character, but how could they credit this when at the recent Fourth of July celebration ‘‘God Save the Queen’’ ‘was preceded by ‘Hail Columbia,”’ and the Mkeness of Queen Victoria placed ahead ot that of General Wash- ington? By what authority other than that of a central agricultural aseociation here did Mr. Riddle go to London? Mr. Cuanpigr replied, Secretary Webster Mr. Kent resumed, saying Mr. Webster's name does not oceur in Mr. Riddle’s credentials, but that of Poter Force. After further debate, the Senate’s amendment was rejected—66 against 80. The Senate’s amendment appropriating two hundred and forty-two thousand dollars for running a northwest- ern boundary line between the United States and Great Britain, for making the forty-ninth parallel, and forsuch survey! may be necessary to fix said boundary be- tween Maine and Vancouver’s Island having been read, Mr. Lancasrgr, of Washington Territory, argued in fa- vor of it, showing the inconvenience and troubles of the Americans and British, not knowing the proper lines. ‘Mr. Campagi. opposed any further appropriations for boundaries, believing the day not far distant when all the British possessions of this continent will belong te ws. Mr. Fuorence, (dem.) of Pa., moved the boundary be 6440. (Laughter.) Mr. StvaRt, (dem.) of Mich., said the amendment was not in order, as no such line as 54 40 or fight was within our possession. | The Cuairmax inclined to the opinion that Mr. Flor ence could move an amendment. Mr. FLoRENcE said he never believed we ought to con fine ourselves to the forty-ninth parallel Mr. Camrseit very much regretted that the history of | the country shows a certain political party dummaged, | to use a familiar expression. ‘The CnaimMan requested the gentleman to confine him- self within the rules. Mr. Campre.. gave notice of his intention to introduce a resolution looking to a correspondence with Great Bri tain, in view of the annexation of all the British ponses- sions in North America. He called attention to the fact seriously and in good faith, not because be expected to carry the resolution this session, but he would follow it. up next session, and give his reasons for the movement. Mr. Floreace’s amendment was rejected, and likewise that of the Senate. ‘The House then rejected the amendment appropriating balf a million of dollars for the continuation of the work for supplying Washington and Georgetown with water. The amendment for the construction of buildings for Custom Houses and Post Offices at the following places, was then read:—Ellsworth, Maine, $10,000; Belfast, do., not more than $20,000; Gloucester, Mass, Toledo, Ohio, Burlington, Vermont, and Sandusky, Ohio, not more than $40,000 for each building. At the following places, also, to be used for courts:—Milwaukie, Wisconsin, not more than $50,000; New Haven, Conn., Newark, N. J., Buffalo, Oswego, Wheeling, Chicego, and Detroit, not more than $86,000 each; Galveston, not more than $100,000; Peters burg, not more than $64,000. Mr. Pumps said the gross amount is one million eighteen thousand dollars for the mere erection of the buildings. The next clause provides that an additional sum, not exceeding ten per cent of the amount appro- priated, shall be given to cover contingent expenses and the cost of superinten:'«nce In addition thereto much money is to be appropriaied for purchases of nites. He ‘was opposed to euch log rolling. After some debate the amendment was agreed to—70 against 52. ‘The Fenate’s amendment authorizing the President to employ in his official household a secretary, clerk, steward, messenger and assistant messenger, and appro- priating eleven thoueand dollars for their salaries, having been read, Mr. Fiacier, (whig) of N. Y., proceeded to prove that the President is againat the amendment by reading from the inaugural address a chapter on economy. He want- ed to know whether he could offer an extract from that document asan amendment. The Cuainmay replied he could not. Mr. Fiagiax—I apprehended a declaration of eeonomy would not be in order in this bill. Mr. Gourds asked whether he could offer an anvend- uaeaicee take charge of the beg cbambery, ing with nine trains, suffering much for want of water. ‘The @wamman aaid be could not. Mr. Giddings aaid be could. ‘The Cuameman again said he could not Mr. GippinGe—Then [li aot offer it Mr. Prouuam, (dem.) of N. ¥., opposmt tho amend ment, Mead no idea of increasing the Prosident’s salary in this indirect, petty aidoway macney. If the President's pay is not high enough, be would vote in en open and direct manner to increase it, This way of getting up a sort of kitchenor bed chamber ceurt vas not in his opinion ¢emocratic. Mr. Hramarp, (dem.) of N. iL, said this amendment was put in by the Senate, therefgee he saw no pertinency in the remarks of the gentleman from New York. Tho President hag not asked for this appropriation, and the Contmittee of Ways and Means have recommended it to be stricken out. The amendment wsa rejected. ‘The one hundred and cighty-nine amendments of the Senate having been acted on and most of them disagreed to, the committee rose and reported the bill. The main question ordered waa on concurring in the action of the committee. Mr. BaRsspaiz moved to lay the bill on the table, pending which, at half-past eight, the House adjourned. From Utah and New Mexico. A TREATY WITH TRE INDIANS—FIRE AT SANTA FE —THE WEATHER, ETC. Crycurnati, Auguat 1, 1864. St. Louis papers of Saturday last contain late news from Salt Lake city. A treaty had been concluded between Governor Brig- ham Young and the Pass Utah and Pawan Indians. It provides that on no occasion whatever are the Indians to make attackson Americans or Mormons, and are to use all their influence to prevent depredations on the proper- ty of emigrgnta and settlers. Santa Fe papers of the lst July are received, and an- nounce the occurrence of a destructive fire in that city. Four or five business houses were destroyed, including those of Messrs. Elroy, Beck and Owens, and Mr. Ester. Kit Carson. waa in Santa Fe on the 16th June. ‘The weather was unusually cold for the season. Later from Texas. DEATH OF CAPTAIN VAN BUREN—TERRIBLE HURRI- CANE, ETC, New Organs, July 30, 1854, We are in receipt of later intelligence from Texas. * Captain Van Buren had died of his wounds received in an encounter with Indians, previously reported. A terrible hurricane had passed over the country, and several persons were killed. The E) Paso mail arrived at San Antonio, reports meet- Report of the Receivers of the Cochituate Bank. |, ate cot Boston, August 1, 1843. ‘The receivers of the Cochituate Bank made their first report in the Supreme Court to-day. They have realized in cash $168,000. They have govd debts to the amount of $131,000, and must realise $90,000 of the $305,000 doubt. ful debts, inorder to pay off all claims except the stock. The receivers propose to declare a dividend of 50 per cent ; but the Court postponed it to August 224, in order to allow creditors time to look into the receivers’ report, A claim of $5,000 by the Bank of the Republic, of New York, was disallowed by the receivers, on the ground that they refused to give up the collateral security placed in the hands of the officers of that bank. From Philadelphia, THE TAVERN KEEPERS—FATAL ACCIDENT, ETC. PeILapetrmia, Aug. 1, 1864. About twenty tayern keepers, charged with an in. fraction of the Sundsy law, hada hearing before Alder- man Kenney, acting for Mayor Conrad, this morning, and were held to bail in $600 each, fora further hearing on Saturday. Francis B. Rose, of Philadelphia, was drowned yester- dey while bathing at Long Branch. Mr. Reed has been elected superintendent of the West- ern telegraph line, in place of Mr. Brooks. Another Barbarows Murder. SyRaccus, August 1, 1854. This morning an Irishman, named Patrick Gannon, a aboemaker, Aving in Salina street, south Oswego Canal, found hie wife dead in bed. He had beaten her in the night. She was bruised from head to foot. A post mor- tem examination was held to-day. There were twenty- eight spots in her stomach, caused by rum. Deceased is about twenty five years of age. The husband has been arrested. They were from Dublin, and lived for atime in New York. They both drank liquor. The Coroner will hold an inqnest at two o’clock to-day. Ship Carolus Magnus tn Distress. Boston, Aug. 1, 1854. The ship Carolus Magnus, Chase, from Havre, bound for New York, with some 850 passengers, arrived in the Light House Channel this morning, for supplies, having run sbort Movements of Southern Steamers. THE FLORIDA AT SAVANNAH. Savanwan, Aug. 1, 1854. The steamship Florida, from New York, arrived here early this (Tuesday) morning. THE MARION AT CHARLESTON. CHARLESTON, Aug. 1, 1854. The United States mail steamship Marion, Capt. Foster, arrived here this (Tuesday) morning. Markets. Barrmore, August 1, 1864. Wheat—the better grades are firm; lower grades de clined 5c. Flour dull; offered at a decline of a quarter. No sales. Corn one cent better, but dull. At the Stock Board there is nothing doing, exceptin city bonds and dividend paying securities. CaaRtaston, July 31, 1864. The sales of cotton to-day were only 150 bales, prices ranging from T%Xc. to 9%c. New Orcxays, July 30, 1854 Our cotton market is very dull—the sales on Saturday did not exceed 50 bales. bese by uoted at 8c a Oe ‘The stock on hand amounts to 58,000 bales Coroners’ Sa Soicipe.—Coroner Gamble on Monday, at 134 Broome street, held an inquest upon the body of Leviner, a German, 4 years of . It sppeared that the de ceased for some time had been low spirited, and he ‘was discovered on Monday morning banging suspended from s hook behind the door, he having formed a rope by twisting up his handk No cause exceptin cerchief. lowners. << ita waa given for his committing the ra: act. A verdict of deat dered. by suicide by hanging was ren Coroner O'Donnell also held an inquest at 71 ys street, upon the body of Henry , who was dis covered on Monday morning with his throat cut with a razor. About three m $50 he married a youn; woman, who has recently left . The desertion of hi wife is supposed to have preyed on his spirits no deeply that in a moment of insanity be terminated his existence. ey ig SAD verdict of death by suicide by cut hia it. of Germany ting eceased was 60 years of age, and a native aaee Coroner Hilton held an Inquest at the coraer of avenue and Sixty seventh street, upon the boty of Richard Welsh, who, at about 84 o'clock yes- terday morning, wae kil'ed by a train of the Harl Com) cars. Deceased was at work on the line, and in to avoid the down train he was caught by the 7 ‘train,, knocked down by the cow catch- Hopping the train, ho wes found rth is head voneath 1c was the dow catcher, and was se mutilated. The jury rendered a verdict of accidental death. Deceased was & native of Ireland, 38 years of age. Fes DROWNED.—Coroner Gamble beld an inquest at pier so, apon the body of an uaknown man, who eegeeaes to be about 30 years of He is #u have was rendered. been asailor, A verdict of found drown Another unknown man, 40 years of age, wae found in the water at the foot of Hover street, Kast river. He is supposed to have been in the water for mamy days. Coroner Gamble held the inquest, and a verdict of found drowned was rendered x6 ena casualty ooeurred st Vinton, T A very distressing ‘at Clinton, Temnes- wee, os the fteraoon of the 7th ult, Two young ladies, a lami out the suburbs oe Sores heavy shower up suddenly, they refuge ° 4 Whilst in this ion, one of them omarited Hghining, and the ot! badly injured was 5 “0 y inja that she wns inseveible until next day. Aa Mr. Hathaway Brightman, of Fall River, was enter- ing his house a few eye, sinee, carrying bis little daugh ter in hin arms, his feet aliipped and he fell, throwing her head with such violence against a stone as to cause iw estimated her death. Me. , in cone. The’) resent y 7 The valuation 7 if now aboot $19,040,000 against population of Portland, increase of 10,000 in fo quence of the late railwa; ol the taxable $12,000,000 iu i TH DESTRUCTION OF SAN JUAN, Additioral Correspondence Relative to the Affair. The President of the United States, in reply to resolu- tlona herstofore adopted by both houses, lad before Congress, yesterday, & voluminous corres; ye from the State and Navy ‘Departments, conveying infor uation in relation to the reeeat destruction of San Juan del Norte by the United states sloop of-war . Not having obtained ® copy of thie correspondece wntila late hour last might, we are unable to publish it extire in this day's paper. ‘We give, however, the ma: terial portion of it, the remainder juence, On account of the matters to which it PRICE TWO CENTS. It iw with tT Sind dienee to ae ° jn. ane weit compelied, ra, tomake use of the {i at 5 Peper ener sae rey forthe ont committed. savant dee closed I have a 4 forti. snp determination nd tee chur Taba pare, vice will be poated in the public places of the you may ‘as proper. Any aasistance you may require for the of iy Bi of p Bye purpese of ro- moving the agency, &c., will i've ie oe NG, vey eet, ve or , air, Ly, we obedient servant, GEO: Commaaton |. HO} } Joumvra W. Fanmns, Esq., United States Commercial boing of less immedi- | Agent, San Juan. PROCLAMATION. relates being slready familiar tothe publtc. The letters | To Arr Mex to WHOM Tams Prawns Saati, Comm, om deferred are— 1, A letter from Mr. Fabens to Mr. Marcy, dated the 16th of May, 1854, in relation to the purioining’of a boat load of merchandise from the Accessory Transit Company, and in regard to the difference between that compeny and ‘the authorities of San Juan, as to the jurisdiction over the territory known as Point Arenas. i May, 1864, datailing the procesatngn ofthe people 30th May, |, deta eo peopl of Gecieas towards Mr. ‘land, in consequence of his interference to prevent the arrest of ©a| ‘Senith. 8. A letter from Mr. Borland to Mr. ey, dated 30th May, 1854, describing the occurrenee in which the former became involved at -an Juan, and informing the vepart- ment that he had organized a company of American citizens at that place to protect the persons and property of Americans, 4. A letterfrom Mr. Fabens to Mr. Marcy, dated the 16th June, 1854, staf that he did not think that any suitable indemnity could be obtained by the Transit Com- psny from the people of San Juan unless the govera ment should take possetsion of and hold the entire ter- ritory of Mosquito. 6. A letter from Mr. Pabens to Mr. Marcy, dated the 15th July, 1664, stating that the people of San Juan had refused toaccord any indemnity or apology, and givicg the particulars of the destruction of their town. The ‘ame information ia contained in Commaczder Lollina’s letter, inserted below. MR. MARCY TO MR. FABENS. DepaRTMant OF Stars, WasuinGton, June 3, 1864. Sm—I presume an order will be sent out by the steam- er which will leave New York on the Sth instant for san Juan, to tho men who were employed by Mr. Borland for the protection of the life and property of American citizens at that place. One of our armed ves- sels will be ordered to visit San Juan. The conduct of the people there towards our citizens has attracted the attention of this government, and will not be passed un- noticed. The inhabitanta of that place will be expected to make reparation for the wrongs snd outrages they havecommitted. The case stated in your communication to this Department, of the 16th witimo, nts a wrong which requires immediate reparation. "As the pretended authorities of the town have volunteered to protecs those who bad stolen the property of the Accessory Transit Company, when brought within the territories over which they assume to exercise authority, they will be held re- sponsible to the amount thereof, and to make due repa- ration therefor. You will lose no time in notifying them that this government will require a restoration of, or payment for, the property taken to their town, and all mages sustained by their outrageous conduct in pre- venting the company from repossessing itseif of it. otber respects their conduct has been such towards our citizens as to reqaire the int erposition of this government for obtaining ss, and it is expeoted the people at that place will be prepared to make it ina satisfactory manner. I shall communicate with you more fully on this subject by the opportunity which will be afforded by the national ship about to be sent to San Juan, Lam, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant, W. L. MARCY. Joseph W. Fabens, Esq., United States Commercial | of the United Statee after a manner Agent at San Juan de Nicaragua. MR. MARCY TO MK. FABENS. (Published in the New Youk Haran, of Aug. 1.] INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMAND@R HOLLINS. {Published in the New York Hexaw of Aug. 1.) COMMANDER HOLLINS TO MR. FABENS. U.S. Sore Craxe, Harbor of San Juan del Norte, July 11, 1864. Sm :—I am directed by the Hon. J.C. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, by an order bearing date June 10, 1864, to communicate tig fae in reference to the action taken by the people of San Juan del Norte upon certain demands, mage upon them by the government of the United States, for outzages committed on the property of the Accessory Transit Company and the person of Mr. Borland, our Minister to Central America. Be pleased to inform me if the result of the demand has been of snch character as to accord with (he purport of your instructions, I bave the honor to be, sir. very respectfully, your most obedient servant. ). N. HOLLINS, Commander isq., U.S, Commercial Agent, san Josera W. Fanays, Juan del Norte. MR.-FABENS TO COMMANDER HOLLINS. U. S. Commenciat AGENcy, ’ Saw Juan Dei Norte, July 12, 1864. 5 Sir—I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of yesterday. In reply I have to observe that, in accordance with instructions from the Depart- ment of State at Washington, bearing date June 8, 1854, L notified the people of san Juan del Norte that the Uni- ted States government would demand of them payment for the property feloinously taken by and with thelr conn- tenance and consent from the Accessory Transit Com- pany, and all damages suffered and to be suffered by the said company in consequence thereof. I further rentwed the demand already made by the said company for out- rages committed apon their property in March, 1858. To this notice and demand (copy o which I herewith annex, marked A) no official reply 1 been given; but 1 have incidental! ‘the people of the town have it Go it of the United hae) rae tit Company or government nited ‘ , 8 Tepa- ration Tor ‘wrongs by them committed. A secona te mand for satisfaction was made gentenday evening (cop) herewith annexed, marked B), which is now in the hands of the people. [learn from the late Mayor that oe for redress therein made will not be complied ¥ : As regards the insult offered to Mr. Borland, our Minister to Central America, I have to inform you that, so far from any apology ha beey offered by the town or its authorities, or any having been taken to bring the perpetrators thereof to , the chief actors and 1: tora are now in undisputed ensio: ofthe town, its arms and ammunition, and they (the of the town) are thus virtually counte: proving the indignity to the present moment. am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant, JOSEPH W. FABENS. Gro. N. Houxs, Commander U. 8. ship Cyane, in bar- bor of San Juan fa) rice hago! ee oe oF Sorroma ’ AN JUAN DEI. ua, June 24, 1854. 4 To THOSE Now OR Lara Pasrasoove To AND EXBROISING AUTHORITY IN AN JuaN. DEL Nort GxxtLmEx—I om instructed by the government of the United ¥ ates at Washington to notify you that the seid boy ey will require of the pretended authorities ‘‘of the town of San Juan del Norte, restoration of, or pay- ment for, the property brought within the torritories over which they assume to exercise authority,”’ as set forth in the protest of Mr. cot, general of the Accessory Transit Pempeny, dated Mi y 12, 1864, ‘and ail damages sustained by their outrageous conduct in ag venting the said company fiom ing itself of it.’’ I do therefore hereby demand ou immediate resto. ration of the aforesaid property. {am not prepared to put an estimate upon it at this moment, or to name the amount of damages suffered by the Transit Com; in consequence of your outrageous eenduct towarae t ir bd and employes, while endeavoring to take possession of the same, and upon subsequent occasions connected therewith. It is expected that for this, as well as for their conduct in other respecte towards American citi- zens, the people of the town will be prepared to afford redress in a ~satistac' manner. There is likewise an outstanding claim of the Accessory Transit Company, versus the acting authorities of San Juan del Norte, for | the sum of $8,000, asa remuneration for the lows sux | tained (ene company, in consequence of the deatri:. | tion of their building on Point Arenas, in the month of March, 1858, by the eaid acting authorities, which claim was duly presented by Abraham Banker, agent of the said company, on the 25th of June, 1863. Tam, gentlemen, your obedient servi JOSEPH W. FABENS, United States Commercial Agent. (. )-Ooaetagnceas Pong States OF AMBmOA, | } San JuAN pet Norte, Nicanacva, July ) ‘To tose Now o8 Larecy Prrawpiye to axp kxencmixe AUTHORITY LN AND TO THR PROPLE oF San Stay Det. NORTR-— GaxTiaMEX—On the 2th ultimo, in accordance wi the instructions of the government of the United “tates of Amerios, I notified you that the said goverment would require of you immediate reparation for beget perty Lene Ad the Accessory Transit Com which was stolen the said company and received Oy you, as specified in my letter of that date, as well as for all 1 suffe baa ter to repossess themselves of the same. now, acting in concert with Commander Hollins, of the United States ship Oyane, at present in this harbor, to demand of you immediate payment of the sum of sixteen thousand ,which has been adjudged to be the pro- per aum for you to 7 for the said yan the gross ou pe re by ou American citizens, t fe 0 ries of er, Fett, of the 12th May last, copies of whieh have already been served u rou. There ‘ewire A claim of the Accessor) Transit Com- pany ve. the acting authoritiva of “an Jaan del Norte, for the eum of it thousay dollars, as specified in my letter to you of the 24th u'dimo. This you will be like- wine to poy fort‘a with For indignity offe zed to the United States of Ame. tiea, im the conduct of the authorities and of this Fre ogee MAnister, Mr. whi peony ded place, a short of an 4 ly made, and satiety tort areurances given, 0s Commander Hollins of futur » goed behavior on authorities ar,q le towards the United “tates and | be expelled ther public fryectideanes whe may in futu ng + To WHom Tuxy May Concern, GREETING : Know ye, that whereas certain have at sandry times been perpetrated by sed) and ‘of San Juan del Norte, upon the per- some and pro; of American citizens at that place visimity ; and wi a serious insult and beeis offered to the United states, in the te ssid authorities and people towards Mr. Borland, Untted States Minister to Central America, for which outrage snd in@ult no indemnity has been given, no uatiatan~ tory reply returned to nda already made. Now, therefore, I, Geor: na N. Hollins, commander of the Urited Staies sloop.of war Cyane, by virtue of uy iastructions. from the Un:ted States government at Waala- ington, do hereby solemnly proclaim and declare that i the demands for satisfaction in the matters above named, specified im the letter of Mr. Fabens, United States Com- mercial Agent, dated 11th instant, are not forwitd cem- pliod with, Tshall, at 9A. M. of to-morrow, 13th im. s‘ant, proceed te bombard the town of Sam Juan det Nore aforesaid, to the end thet the rights of our coua- -y and citizens may be and ss 4 guarsatee for future proseetion. M8 GEORGE N. HOLLINS, Commanier. . Syarborot te J del No hor of an Juan ‘orte, Nicaragua, — - 0A. M., July 12, 1754. COMMANDER HOLLINS TO MR. DOBBIN. [Published in the New Yorx Hxraip of August 1.) LIEUT, JOLLEY, BRITISH NAVY, TO COM. HOLLING. H. M.S. Barwupa, Gasyrown, Mosqurro, July 12, 1864. Sim—After due deliberation upom thé communi Acie Pag? mori had Crete a. Tange from er Majesty's schooner under my command, consider it my ty to enter my most volenn protest, against the course you then intimated to me that you intended Se posse towards the city of Greytown. The inhabitants of this city, ag well as the houses and property, are entirely defenceless and quite at your mercy. I do, therefore, notify you that sueh an act wa be without precedent among civilized nations; and I bog to call your attention to the fact, that a large amount roperty of British subjects, as well as others, which it is my duty to protect, will be destroyed; but the force urder my command is so totally inadequate for this pea- tection againat the Cyane, I can only enter this my pro- Thave the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, W. D, JOLLEY, Lieutenant aad Commandant. Commander Hoisins, United States ship-of war Cyane. REPLY OF COMMANDER HOLLINS. Unrrap STaTRS sir CYan®, (at anchor, ) San Suan del Norte, Nicaragua, July 12, 1864. Sm—t have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your commnnication of this date, and sincerely you should feel yourself necessitated to protest the action Iam about to take in relation to the city of San Juan del Norte. The people of San Juan de! Norte have seen fit to com. mit out s upon the property and persons of citizens only to be as piratical, and I am directed to enforce that re aration demanded b; my government. Be assured! sympathise with yourself in the risk of English subjects asa proper. ty under the circumstances, and ‘the mati — ee, force under your command is not doubly equal to thatet the Cyane. T have the honor to be, sir, your obedient servant, 6-0. N° HOLLINS, Com GE meander W. D. Jorrey, Lieut. acd Com. H. B. M. 5. Bermuda. Marine Affairs. DRrARTURE OF Tus St, Louis.—The new steamship St. Louis, Captain Asa Eldridge, left at eight o’clook yeater- dey morning, for Southampton and Havre, with seventy pascengers. She carried a full freight and $393,398 in specie. Fornicx Commence or New York.—The following table shows the number of arrivals at the port of New Yook for the month of July:— Steam 17 Brigs.... 90 “y 9 - & 8 » & 5 » 2 3 » & 2 - t 3 «1 2s - 2 2 fe 4 » a Portu 5 —_— Total forei x - 168 American vessels...... . Total......... cece SE Williamsburg City News. Fka#AL8 Puaitistic ENCOUNTER.—om) excitement wae occasioned in Sixth street, in the Second ward, yester- day afternoon, in consequence of a free-| two women, named Mack and McGrath, which occurred in the street. It is not krown whether the fight was pot po Ad the purpose of ascertaining who could “ lick,’’ oe redress of grievances, but certain it is that they en- gaged in the combat with a view of arri at that end. Stones, finger nails, and fiste were used. affair waa not settled, in consequence of the appearance of the Heé, who- conveyed the women to the sella as BoaRD oP Frvance.—A meeting of the Hoard of Finance was ad y clerk te sign them. then adjourned, sine die. Fine. —Ervects oF ta Hrat.—Shortly after 10 o'clock eee forenoon » fire broke out in s row of tenant ouses in North Fifth street, mear Second, owned Mr. Olmatead tienry. Engine Companies Nos. 1 and were soon at work, and extinguished the flames. Da- gee ig A: ‘and water about $400, covered by insurance in the North River Insurance Paper, Ge Little, a member of Engine Company No. 7 ran to the from Graham avenue, On ng, Se Se ee the effects. He was taken into a building insei and with proper care recovered sufficient to be cont to his residence, in North second street, near Lorimer. Several other firemen became i im over-oxer- br and the heat, and were under the necessity of re- ing. Priv Lakcesy.—A young wan named Arthur Woods, a clark in she ‘employ of Kahn & Baker, wae arrested by officer Mu: esterday, charged wi lareoug boot employers, He poh bonds to peliers gm ok nation. Lancexsy —A boy named Henry Beard was arrested yesterday morning, by officer Thompson, of the Third ward, in the act of stealing some change from a pedler’a wagon, at the corner of Fleventh and South Second streets. He wae committed ‘Tox Suxpay Law. —The following named fined $10 each yesterday, ‘or Wall, on a liquors, &6., on S last, in violation law —Kliick & Grouse, nk Swift, Jes. Angus, iimartin, and Harry Miller. Benjamin ~eaman and Benjamin C. Warrick were fined $10 each for allowing their dogs in the atreete unmusle® = SUSTAINING THE MAYOR.—A mane meeting of the citi- nena, who oar: Se Coens Mayor Wi _ taken ii reference to the c! up porter houses, Sua- Gay, la to bo held tm a for Gaye, inthe park at the Otty Hall. This meeting will show that the course of th» Mayor is sustained by a large portion of our citizens. Fatat TERMINATION OF A DRUNKEN fete one of the parties who was tajared in the es day morning, about 3 o'clock, at the corner of Tenth. North First streets, died yeuterday forenoon. about 12 o’eloch. The immediate cause of his death to bea rupture in the lower partof the dy & kiek. The deceased man, with» Bad boon towether daring the night od together du. ni one sal. Three of the party have ascaped, » ® jury bien mortem exeantastion tyr Dr Bendy, the. thon was postponed to Friday nevt. Borciaky.—During Sunday night the Simmons, in Kent avenue, Brooklyn, neax! street, in this wae uaercen Sak nt eae of ', wor 50, were at is suppose have been taken io New York in a beat. i ef Fe i E i i Tum Finemsys’ Riot ox tax Fourta or Joty—Esow. Couvaxy No. 4 Dirmannxy.—At the meet o€ the Com- mon Council last evening, the Firo Commi! to whom & ferred ‘estigation the charges 7 Base ny 4and ° on the Fourth Jule \o which kn! that the had been sustained. that Richard Jackson, John to recom: ‘the part of the ssid | John Harst, and Mathew M. Jackson, members of No. 9. from the Fire Department, 3 i ho may in future be here,will | from again becoming members. Also, that Engine Com save the race from the indiction whieh ita Inte acts | peuy No.4 de disbanded, nod that none of the membere justly merit, Your obedient servant, er be allowed to become mombers of the Fire De~ JOSEPH W. FABENS, Rartment of thie city, who will not subseribe to.am af United States Commercial Agent wit that they hare pit, porno inaay a c COMMAKDER HOLLING 70 MR. PANEKE. canter a Fn gaa « y aoe, nrrep Saver Sarr Ova! a of the Haguor or San Juan et Noare, 12, 1804. Five Iuroegp sy tHe Mayor. pon eaedem ton . Sir—I have the honor to Socsonlody the rin of Common Council last evening, & bessedro.® your communication of this date, ye Td occeraful rerult of the demande of the government % the Wuited States upow the town of San Juan del Norte’ af i erase ae te from various for rato ‘the arn collevted amounts to BLOTL BL, 3