The New York Herald Newspaper, January 19, 1855, Page 4

140 NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR AND EDITOR OFFICE N. W. CORNER OF NASSSU. AND FULTON STS. Volume XX AMUSEMENTS THIS EVENING. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—CinDERELia ~ Marry Man. BOWERY THEATRE. Bowe: Susrrann—Kir Canso x TRE, Chambers street—Urvino roo PRORTON'S TU taee Macte CUP—Nicz Youna Mas. WALLACK’S THEATRE, Broadway—Nicur ayy Monn- gre A LADY ASD GENTLEWAN. METROPOLITAN THEATRE, Brosdway—Equesraian PravoRrMarove—3anos. AMERICAN MUSEU M—Aftern000—As Like as Two Pras—Livine Too Fast, Eveulnr—Wancace—Sauirns. No. 18 —Croew or Gorp—Jack nics’ Hall, 472 Broadway BUCKLEY'S OPERA HOUSE, 539 Brosdway—Buom- amy’s Ermorian Orena (xoure. HOPE CHAPEL, 718 and 720 Broadway—Dovanpson’s Senenavens THE NEW YORK HERALD--CALIFORNIA EDITION. The United States mail steamship.North Star, Capt. Warnack, will leave this port to-morrow afternoon.at two o’elock, for Aspinwall. Tue mails for California and other parts of the Pacific, ‘will close at one o’clock. The New Yorx Weeary Hrratp—California edition sentaining the latest intelligence from all parts of the world, will be published at eleven o’clock to-morrow morning. Single copies, in wrappers, ready for mailing, sixpence. Agents will please send in their orders as early as pos- atble. The News. In the United States Senate yesterday a message was received from the President urging the adop- ticn of measures to eupprees the hostilities of the Inéiare along the overland route to California. Messrs. Gwin and Weller, of California, and Ra:k, of Texas, warmly seconded the recommendations of the President, and the sudject was committed to the Military Committee,who will report a bill without @elay organizing a force of three thousand mounted men. The letter of Hm. Rafas Choate, resigning his post as Regent of the Smithsonian Institution, alicited severe criticism from Mr. Mason and Mr. Prarce, and was partially justified by Mr. Douglas. The lettur was finally laid on the table and the Ja: ¢iciary Committee was directed to inquire what action is necessary reepecting the Institution. Tho Honse has a special committee on this subject, and between both the facts regarding the management will no doubt be arrived at. Tho bill remitting pe: malties incurred by emigrant ships ia certain cases ‘was pessed. The Judicial Reform bill was post- poned till next Dicember. The bill grantiag boun. ty lands to old soldiers was taken up, and, upon a proposition to amend, Mr. Broduead stated that it ‘was 0 overloaded with amendments he should offer m substitute. It is quite probable this echeme will prove an utter fatinre. In the House yesterdsy a message from the Presi- dent, similar to that raceived in the Senate, respect Ing the hostility of the Indians, was referred. Io committee the consideration of the Pasifl: Railroad bill was resumed. A motion to lay the subject oa the tabis was negatived by a vote of 64t0 127. The ‘Dill was finally reported to the House, when Mr. McDougal, of California, moved as a substitute the Proposition for taree roads—Contral, Southsra and Northern. This project was matured by the select ecmmittee of the Senate, and has been endorsed by @+imilar committee of the Hoare. Pending the mo” len the House aijourned, to afford the friends of “hho bill an opportunity for conference. We publish this morning the new prohibitory Mgnuor bill, now before the Legislatue. It diffira in many particulars from that which we pablished some days since, although tucir main features are fhe same. In tao Senate, yesterday, a bill was in troduced for the suppression of gambling, parti2u™ larly policy playing. A synopsis of its provsioas is gtven e'sewhere. We sleo publish the bil! relating do the conveyance of real estate of testators and in, Sestates, and the bill for the appo:tionment of tixes and assessments, and for the sale of real estate to pay the ssme, The bill prohibiting the circuiation ef foreign bank notes under the denomination of five dollars, passed @ third reading, The busizess in the Aesembiy was uaimportant. T..e letter of our A’beny correspondent contains the lates! news from “the State capital. Read it. When it was annousced in St. Lou's that the @oors of the banking house of Page & Bicon were @lored, there was a sudden upheaving in all the wamificatiors of finacce and trade, and business men run to and fro, wita utter amazem*nt pictured upon every countenance; banks and brokers were besat ‘on every side, and bills and drafts were thrust upon Shem by crowds of eager creditors. Ths shock was twemendoue; and, though ali seemed to feel a sym- pathy for Mess:s. Page & Bacon, and the other re- wpectanle banking houses of St. Louis, yet very few could be restraiced from mahing their demands upon them, and contributirg thereby to increase the excitement. The result was the etoppaze of ‘two or three other houses, and the shaking, per- bape, of the whole banking business of the city. Ab last accounts, however, the pauic had nearly wubsided, and the conviction tha} the suepensioa of Page & Bacon was only temporary, had caused a return of ccrfiderice among the eitizeus, and fisan- ja) affairs resumed their quiet aspect. In another part of today’s paper we have given a number of extra ‘te from tho St. Louis papers, which will show how the panic raged in that city when the as- mouncement was firs: made tha: Page & Bacon had closed their doors. Late Isst night a disastrous fire occarred iu the | Bowery, between Grand aud Hester streets. Six buildings were completely destroyed. A mumbo: of persons were rescued from the flames, and several ‘Were severely injured. A full account of the disas- ter is given cn the first page. A petition was presented to the Board of Alder- men last evening, praying that the sum usually allocated for the cslevration of Washington's birth- @ay be appropriated to the relief of the suffering poor. No action was taken on the matter. The Clerk of the Common Council was empowered by a resolution to employ Dr. O'Callaghan to translate the volume of Dutch records now in the office of | Mr. Valentine, in this city. A resolution was adopt | ed to refer toa #;ecial committee the portion of the Mayor's message relating to the location and bualld- Ang of the New City Hall. Tue Board refused to eoncor with the Councilmen to pay the fees of lawyers who defended the contested seats of tha’ body. The subject of ten‘ering » gold medal and the freedom of the city of New York to Commodore Petry, for bis successful mission to Japan, was Drought up, and, after some discussion, lost, for ‘want of a constitutions! vote. The annual report ot the Street Commissioner was transmitted to the Board, aad will be found in the proceedings, in an- other column. Yesterday George W. Pearcay, the newly appoint- ed police jastice to fill the vacancy occasioned by ‘the resignation of Jadge Staart, was sworn into office, the County Clerk administerieg the usua; cath. Just'ce Pearcey will take his reat at the new pelice court of the Fourth district when the court room is finished. A meeting of ‘Longshoremen was held at Tamma- ny Hall last evening, when it was resolved to a:- opts reduction of one shilling a day upon their ‘wages, but to resist the two shilling redaction re quired by the merchants. A full repo.t of the pro. @codings is piven eleewhere. Last even'rg Lieut. Viele, of the Navy, delivered @ lecttire before the Geographical Sooiety, on * Texas, and the Topography of the Rio Grande,” At the Mercantile Library Mr. Kapp delivered a Jectare, in German, 00 the ‘ History of the German | Settlements in Western Texas.” Dr. Jones del'vered alkeoture before the Mechanics’ Institute, on the necessity of establishing a Consumption Hospital, ‘These lectures, which are very interesting, are given in te-day’s paper. ‘The Boerd of Supervisors wss in session yester- day. Isaiah Keyser avd James Dennie were ap- pointed sssessors respectively in the Nineteenth and Twenty-first wards. a Ata meeting of members und trustees of the late Public School Society, held last evening, a report of acommittee previously appointed, favorable to tie publication of a history of tha Society, under the authorebip of Wm. Oland Bourne, was siopted. The work will be prepared under the supervision of Meeers. George J. Trimble, Joseph B. Collius, Dr. Pierson, Hiram Ketchum, and Mr. Seton. A report of the remarks of the speakers at the meetiag may be found elsewhere. An cflicial account of the total loss of the ship Tiogqus, op Hatteras Shoals, oa her voyage from Sharghae to this port, is given in anotber colamn The vessel and cargo are understood to be insured in Wall street. A destructive fire occurred in South Brooklyn early yesterday morning, occasioned by a defective fine, aa is supposed. Five stores were consumed, and cne person was bad'y injured. Tie particnlars are given by our reporter. A resolution directing inquiry into the expedie> cy of requiring wilitary comparies to be composed of twoitbirds Ameri ans was adopted yosterday ia the Pen aylvavia Senate. Councilman Fiench, of Cincinnati, who opposed the public reception of Mr. John Mitchel, was bura- ed in effigy by bis fellow-citizens on the evening of tho 17th inst. Cotton closed yesterday with an upward tendency in prices, though sales on the spot were coxfined to only 400 to 500 bales, while about 2,500 were sold in trausitu. Fiour was quite dull for common grades of Btate, which sold at $8 50.0 $8 75—the latter for straight brands, Western and Soutuera, of all kings, were aleo easier. Canada sold at $9128 $9 35,im bond. A swall lot of Southern fair white wheat sold at $220. Corn was heavy acd lower. Sales of Southern yellow were made at $1, and at the close buyers held lower views. Western mixed was romina). Provisions were’witheut change of mo- ment. Fveights for grain to Liverpool were firmsr, and 6d. a 64d. were demanded for it, in bulk aad in ships’ bags. The Know Nothings of the North—{Movements on the Slavery Question. We published, some days ago, the inaugural message of Mr. Gar’ he Know Nothing Governor of Mase Our readers will remember that u Nebrasks question he betrays the wra a free soiler, and boldly declares himself iv favor of the restoration of the Missouri compromiss. We give today an extract on the slavery question, from the inau- gural of Mr. Pollock, the Kaow Nothing Gov- ernor of Pennsylvania, in which we are infurm- ed that Pennsylvania, in her late elec ‘ion, has repudiated the Nebraska bill, re-atfirmed the Missouri interdict, and decreed a radical moai- fication of the Fugitive Slave law, notwith- standing which the Governor has no recom- mendatioa to make upon the subject. These declarations, “ by authority,” from the elect. of the Know Nothings of the North, go very far to show that this new American parcy are still embarrassed, to a considerable extent. with the widely diffused anti-elavery seatiment of the Northern States, and especially with the remains of the anti-Nebraska epidemic, which entered s0 largely into the Jate elections from Masrachusetts to Kansas. The same tree soil conceesions have been exhibited in the late nomi- nation, by a caucus of the Massachusetts Know Nothing Legislature, of General Henry Wiisoa, heretofore a leading anti-slavery maa, as their candidate for the Unjted States Senate. Th-re has been a rebellion, however, and a split upon this fomination, and the final result will pro bably be the election of a Senator jess decided- ly tinetured with anti-slavery antecedents and principles than Wilson. At all events, th trouble concerning this gentleman, shows that the Kuow Kothings of Massachusetts are aware of the importance of maintaining, as far as possible, in this Senatorial electioa, the attitude ofnon-intervention upon the slavery question. In these Know Nothing messages of Mcsers, Gardner and Pollock, and in this no- mination of Wilson, there isa manifest dispo- sition to conciliate the free soil and anti-slavery tentiment of the North. Noris it surprising that this should be the case, consideriag the fact that the Know Nothings entered into the late elections side by eide with the aati-slavery forces rallied throughout the North upon the anti-Nebraska faror. Inthe outset, all great revolutions are crude and encumbered, more or lees, with incongruities and incoasisteacies. So this new party, from the throes of parturition, comes into the world somewhat lacking the elements of perfect symmetry and harmony, altbough the bantling possesses a vigoroas vital system, and ali the requisites of superior manly strength. Now, the anti-Nebraska agt- tation is dying out—the popular mind soon wearies of impracticable abstractioas, Public opinion in these United States is eminently prac- tical and utilitarian, national, patriotié and conservative. A little resolution and unity of action on the part of the Northern Kaow Nothiogs are all that is now wanted to cleanse their skirts of the last remaining vestiges of anti-slavery doctrines and affiliations, Since our November election there has been some trouble among the Know Nothings of this State, traceable to the slavery controversy, Hence those outside Know Nothing lodges, the object of which is a diversion from this new party in favor of the re-election of Wm. H. Seward. And eo, in Iowa, an anti-slavery whig has been | Clected to the United States Senate, from the support of the Know Nothings, in the place of Dodge, Nebraska administration democrat. Such combinations of anti-slavery mon and Know Nothings have had in view the great ob- ject of “crushing out” the preeent imbecile spcils coalition at Washington, and in this light they, may be considered as the necessary preli- tuinery steps in clearing ‘tue track for the pro. jected national revolution of 1656, But, the administration and its spoilsmen having been utterly demolished in the North, and the anti-Nebraska excitement baving thus been appropriated by the Kuow Nothings to a good purpose, and this free soil agitation itself having subsided into a comparative calm, the time has come for the Know Nothings of Penn sylvania, Masvacbuse\ts, New York, and the whole North, frankly to extend the right hand of fellowship to, the Sonth, upon the eafe and conservative doctrine of absolute non-interven- tion upon the eubject of slavery. This is the policy which they have indicated in certain late jubilecs. It is certainly their only policy for a national campaign. Mr. Pollock may perhaps bo exonsed in de- claring that the people of Pennsylvania have given a verdict in favor of the Misvouri restric- tion, free soil, and a modification of the Fugi- tive Slave law, inasmuch as he recommends no action upon the subject, Mr. Garduer, oa tho NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1866. other hand, goes beyond the line of safety, in urging, as a Know Nothing, the repeal of the Nebraska bill. That bill has become a law. The Territories of Kansas ani Nebraska have been duly organized, and are in succeseful operation under this law. The act itself rests upon the constitation—the supreme luw of the land. The Missouri iater- dict was an unconsti‘utional enactment. Con- grees has no more right to interdict slavery in @ Territory than in a sovereiga State. No such power is granted; and the powers not given to Congress are expressly “reserved to the States and the people.” The Nebraska bill was us- quertiovably a desperate expedientof the admi- nistration to recover its lost ground iu the South, and as an offeet to its free soil Vau Ba- ren affiliations in the distribution of the spoils; but the Jaw is none the Jess constitutional. It will, therefore, etand, and sensible men, even of the anti-slavery sovieties, have pretty ge- perally sbandoned the idea of its repeal, as an impracticable absurdity. ‘he Nebraska bill, then, has transferred the question of slavery in the Territories from Con- grera to the people of the Territories themselves, There it belonge—there the issue mast be de- cided. Vbe South are willing to abide the yegolt, and the free soil emigration societies have accepted the echalienge. Tne question, then, slavery or no slavery in Kansas and Nebracka, will depend upon the pre- ponderance of Southern or free soil set- tlers; and so, henceforward, in all the other new Territories of the Union. Mr. Gardner, therefore, as an anti-slavery propagaudist, in urging the restoration of the Missouri Biae, is off the track, upon an absurd issue; butas a Know Nothing, his porition is utterly inconsistent with the national expectations of bis party. Can the Massachusetts and Virginia Know Nothings co-operate upon the anti-slavery de- lusion of a restoration of the Missouri restric- tion? No. Or is it thought that toe Nebra-ka bill can be repealed before the Presidential campaign comes on? No. Clearly, thea, the State Council of the Massachusetts Know No- things should repudiate, as soon a3 possible, the anti-slavery heresies of their over-excited Governor, | Regarding this Kuow Nvihing movement as the result of @ spontaneous reaction of the American people against the demoralizing and disorganizing corruptions of the oid parties of the day—regagping it as the beginning of a sweeping and wholesome revolution in our party politics—we are satisfied that in the Pre- sidential campaign this new party will occupy a platform eminently national, souvd, and con- cervative. But the time has come when it should begin to slough off all its existing anti- slavery associations, and take the field, from Maine to Nebraska, on non-intervention uyon Southern slavery. Governor Gardver and Governor Pollock have missed the murk. What say the Kuow Nothing State Councils of Pennsylvania and Massachusetts? Have they any interest in the Virginia election? The Slege of Sebastopol. It appears from the news by the Canada that General Cavrobert was writing to his master the Emperor of the French, tuat “he expected to be able chortly to act on the offeusive.’ This seems rather a singular remark for a generalio Canrobert’s position to make, encamped in the enemy’s country, opposite one ot his strong- holds, within three hundred yards of his batte- ties. It is, however, quite na‘ural and proper. It any such operation es a siege of Sebastopol the country parts imagine—Canrobert’s remark would have no meaning at all; but as really there is not, and never has been, any attempt to besiege that place, the only military operation now pending in the Crimea being the siege of Balaklava and the heights adjacent by the Ras siane, the hope expressed by the Freach gen- eral that he would “soon: be able to act on the offensive,” is quite opportune, aud mast have been cheering to bis country men. There never was a military oporation which met with more coiemporaneous comment than this Crimean expedition. From Dukes in Par- liament to country editors, every one has had happens on such occasions, yet among the chaff much shrewd criticism has been expressed. Thus it was undoubtedly a mistake to land on the Crimean shore, and march southward, main. It 80, why did he not do is? Having Perekop to intercept the arrival of the Russises who fought at Inkermann? It was likewive a blunder, after the capture of the heights ot Aima, to waste time in burying the dead and so forth, instead of pressing on instunily against the north side of Sevastopol. It miy or may not have beea correct in a military point of view to make the flank movement to Balaklava instead of marching directly forward; but the latter was the more rapid manmuvre, and the chanees are that it would have been more suc- ceesful then the plan which was adopted. Hav- ing occupied the heights to the south and cast of Sebastopol, it was a deadly mistake on the | part of Lord Raglan to leave the redoabts near | Balaklava in the hands of troops who could not defend thom; snd # worse one, when they were takea, to sacrifice the light brigade, in an unmilitary attempt to save the day. It was aa error for which he can never atone to leave fended by works snd artillery ; ¢0 as to iavite the Russians to come up the first dark night or fogey morping, aod attack the British in sheir own lines, If the gallant Ragtish soidiers had not fought that day as well as thoy did—and history affords few parallels to their heroism— nothing could bave taved the whole allied ar- mies from being driven into the seu. So much for military mancayres, On an- ovver side, the mismanag’ ment which bas charac- serized the camp and commis-ariat arragge- ments fuirly surpasses belief For days aad days the Dritish army, with # feet of seven bua- dred vessels lying within call, millions of money ready to be paid ont at home, and a frieadly | country where everything could be bought within forty-eight hours sail, actually subsisted on half rations. The men who fought at laker- mann bad not breakfasted. Their clothing was | in rags, and fresh supplies were not to be had- The wind blew down their tents, and no one reemed to know how the evil was to be provid- | cd against, Their horses died of fatigae aad hunger. Not half cnough doctors were at head | to tend the wounded. No one had thought of his fling at the allied leaders; and though | many foolish things have been said, as always | without securiug Perekop and the isthmus | St. Arnaud tried to Getead this by saying that | he intended to take Sebastopol by a coup de | abandoned the idea, why not then send ships to | the extremity of his line at Inkermann unde- | were going on at this time—as tome people in | | each of those two great divisions as belonging | | chiefly recommended by his energy and vigor were landed at Balaklava could not be carried up to the soldiers on the heights. It is doubtfal whether a flue army was ever £0 utterly saorificed by its leaders. We learn | that the London Times calls for the resall ot | Lord Raglan, and recalled most assarediy be thould be. His age may be some excuse for his fai/ure to take advantage of ihe victory at A)ma, but nothing but sheer incompetency can account for bis blasder at Batakiava, his waat of foresight at Iokermana, avd bis uniform veglect of the welfare of bis army. But atter Lord Raglan is recwJled, aod some | new tau sent to take his place, what then ? From the best information we cxa obtain, it appears that tbe southeast side, or city, of | Sebastopol was never in 80 strong a condition | asut present. The allicd batteries bave done it no harm, and the Russian garrison has wrought night snd day at the defences. The arruy of artillery that has been mounted on the inner Russian batteries is immense, the | gurison strong ; the leaders contident. Well, support ap assault is made in spite of these obstacles, The moment the asssult begins, Li,sandi, who with bis army is completiag the investment of Batakluva on the north, attacks the ulhes on that side, drives in the Tarks, and takes tie assaulting troops in flank, Meanwhile, the mines which underlie all the Russian works are spraug, hundreds of pieces of artillery never ceasing the while to rain shot and shell ou the stormers. Suppose they succeed, however; lose som: tea thousand men, burst into the town, and engage in a bund to hand conflict with forces at least equa) in numbers. Suppose victory still re- mains with them, and the courage and strength which served them eo well at Iokermann ea- able them to drive the Russians from battery to battery, from street to street. The garrison flies across the river, leaving the town in flames aud ruins. On the north side, the great fort—the strongest in the Orimea—opens fire on the city; and iu the midst of the crashiog mines and blazing houses, the allies, weakened by their losses and overcome by fatigue, are exposed to a fiercer fire than they have yet en- countered—Liprandi all the while pressing on their rear. Who can say whether the issue of such a vic- tory as this would not be far more disastrous than any defeat? Moscow wouid be a slight reverse in comparison. Yet itis of all things the most natural and likely to occar. The people of Evgland and France may well wish their army safe back again. Amexican Orrnion on THE War tn Evrope.— Much diversity of opinion prevails with re- gard to the sentiment of the United States on the war with Europe. ,One set of writers be- lieve that the Americau people are-at beart oppoted to the allies, that five out of six vide with Rusria in the contest. Another suppose that the real feeling of this country is favorable | to Great Britain, but that various reasons, | amovug others the old party-political fashioa of | courting the Irish, prevent its finding a free expression. Among the former class are to be founs nine-tenths of the politicians, including thore who influence the administ; gtion organ at Washington, and mavy Southera meo, who have not forgiven the attempts of the British aristocracy to interfere with slavery in the Southern States. Among the latter are ranged all the merchants on the seaboard, whose inte- rests are intimately interwoven with those of their correspoudents and customers on the | Other side of the water. The re-t of the Ame- rican people are considered by the spvukesmen of to their party. We are uot aware that any decided expression | of opinion from the masses has yet been made public on the question. Certainly no jourpal has openly espoused the cause of Russia; and though several here and there have spoken for the allies, they bave no claim to be considered leading exponents of public opinion. Oar im- pression, therefore, is, that the American people have not departed from their position of neutrali- ty, and that they look with tolerable iudifference upon the struggle, Some jittle Russian bias | may be given to the tone of the press by the very decidedly western tone of the journals of France and England trom which we derive oar accounts of the war; but nothing more. To us it seems a strugzle for territory, a quarrel of ambition ; and we see no reason for allow- ing our sympathies to be eagaged eith-r on the side ‘of the despotic Czar or the despotic Napoleon. Siill, as (bis opinion of ours seems to be ex- | citing some covtioversy both here andin Eog- Jand, it would perhaps be well that the trath should be elicited, and the real feeling of the United States brought to light. This could best be doue ata public meeting; to be ad- dreseed by the advocates of both sides, and to be conducted with that order and decoraw tor which New York meetings are so peculiarly conspicnous. Fairners would require that Irishmen of tbe exile order, whose hatred of England is their chief stock iu trade, should be | excluded, as well as the rabid sort of Euglish- | man who cores over here to make a livelihood, gets money as fast as he can, and never ceases | to abuse “ihe vile Yankees.” The meeting | should be of the Know Nothing character ; and after discussing the question thoroughly, | its sense rhould be taken by resolutions cover- ing the whole ground. In this way, foreigners as well as natives would be saved from the | blunders they now make whea they speak of | Americas opinion on the war. Propavte Crances Iw 118 Brrtisa Caprer. —It is said that the post of Secretary at War in the British Cabinet will shortly be offered | to the Earl Dalbousie, who is at present acting as Governor General of India, Dalhousie is of intellect; he ects more rapidly than other — men think, and seldom notices obstacles till he has surmoucted them. Such a man is mach needed at present in England. Another change, which a break up of the present ministry is | likely to bring about, is the promotion of Lord Elgin, late Governor of Cauada, who is pretty sure of sueceeding Lord Dalbousle, or of enter- | ing the Cabinet as Colonial Seerctary. He is | a man of undoubted ability, and is well known on this side the Atlantic. Arrival or Mr. Sovie.—M. Pierre Soulé, ex- | minister to Spain, may be shortly expected to left this for Madrid he convulsed the quiet people of these regions with a filibustero epeecb, announcing his intention’ to offer Spain either one handred millions or war for Cuba. arrive in this city on bis way home. When he | i making durable gravelled roads as the Russians | He will return with ancther speech equilly had, and.consequently the very food and cloth- | startling, though not addressed to Spain. He | ing end munitions of wat aud medicines which | will appear ag the leader of @ Alibustero move- | Tent against Marcy; and what with his duels, and bix disappointments, aod bis astonishing in«igues. in Spain, may be expected to have something to say that will be qaite worth hear- ing. Mr. Marcy has no idea of the treat that is in store for him. ; THE LATEST NEWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, interesting from Washington. THR KNOW NOTHINGS AND THE PRESIDENTIAL CAM: YAIGN-- SAM HOUSTON’S CHANCES~. MOVEMENTS OF THE DEMOCRATS. Wasaeron, Jan, 18, 1355, The Presidential movements have begun to show them- selves in the federal city, The Know Nothings in town have held several secre; movtiogs, and sections of the old political parties axe in motion, preparing for the ex-" traordinary contest that is to take place in 1856, ‘The leading movement iy made by the Know Nothings, They have met in several places to talk over the pros- pects of the new party, and concert measares to bring out Sam Houston as their canditate. Among the leaders in this movement now here is Thomas Shankland, who is a delegate from your city. Mr. S.is the well known spec a! and zealous friend of Gen, Houston Itisthought that the chances of the Texan statesman are superior to those of his competitors; and [understand that among others who support Gen. Houston’s claims is Geo Law, capitalist and contractor, of New York, It is said that he will furnish capital to any amount to carry on the operations of the campaign; and it is further asserted on good authority, that Mr. Law, like a thoroughly-edu- cated Gnancial operator, has already paid down the first instalment. This 18 deemed very important by the knowing ones, and is having its-eilect. They say that Geo. Law never makes an investment in any operation that he does not succee} in making a amall fortune by it, and they have atror hin his run of luck. He is considered a fortunate man in his investments, and like Commodore Vanderbilt, succeeis in all his ‘under- takings. Shankland, I learn, will soon return to New York, with fresh spirits for the approaching campaign, ‘The democrats are talking of taking up Senator Hun- ter, of Virginia. He is considered a strong man. Forney and the friends ef Buchanan are busy; they have one or two Wall street bankers to back them up. The ad- vocates of Marcy are not a few Ona the other hand, Pierce looks forward to a re-election. It is natural to Fuppose that be will make an effort as John Tyler did, appropriate all the reverue, surplus, custom house officers, post masters, &c., &¢., to himself. ‘There is ® curious fact told to me by a Know Nothing democrat, in connection with these movements: All the asp rants for the Presicency look to Wall street for funds—to fill up political loans I think I have seen something of tais in the Hxnazp several weeks ago. The politicians have lists of the great capitalists of your city. Opposite their names the amount of heir wealth is given, and whether or not they are likely to make political investments. George Law, Com. Vanderbilt, with two or three others, are xet down at $5,000,000 each, and good politicians. Stephen Whitney ia rated a $5,100,000, and William B, Astor at $20,000,000; but they are not considered good pdlitical financiers, I will send fuller particulars by mail, UNITED STATES BENATOR ¥ROM NEW HAMPSHIRE — VALUABLE PAINTINGS—THE PACIYIO RalLROAD iE Wasmtyarow, Jan. 18, 1855. The Star has received private information that Gov- ernor Baker, of New Hampshire, has ten‘ered the Seaa- torial seat vacant by the death of Mr. Norris to John 8. Wella. Several chef d’auvres of Murillo, Corregio, and other masters, which were brought from Spain during Revolu- tionary times by the lateR, W. Meade, of the United States navy, have elicited the admiration of connoisseurs during the past week, in the rotunda of the Capitol. | They are to be disposed of for tue benefit of a daughter of Mr. Meade’s, residing in this city, after an opportunity has been given to the public for an examination, ‘The friends of the Pacific Railroad bill held a meeting this eveirg in the House of Representatives, to secure unity of sentiment in thelr actioa on the bill to-morrow, in the House. é UNIEED STATES SUPREME COURT. Wasuinaron, Jan. 18, 1855. No. 82,—Ferdinand Clark va. Bevjamin C. Clark, et al. Appeal from the Cireuit Court, Listrist of Columbia, Justice Catron delivered she opinioaof the court, affirm: ing the decree of the Circurt Court, with costa. No. $1,—Wm Fontaio vs. Wm, Ravenel Appeal from the Circuit Court.of the Eastern Di trict of Po mngylvania. Justice McLean delivered tbe opinicm of the court, af- firming the decree of the Circuit Court, with costs, ‘Le United Staies ve. Daniel W. Coxe, et al. Appeal {rom the District Court of tne Eastern District of | Louisiana. Chief Justice Taney delivered the opinion of the court, 1 versing the decree of the District Court, re- | Manding the cause with directions to dismiss the tition, Pxo, 43.—John Fishers, administrater, appellant, vs. Mores Wanzer, et al. Argument concluded by Mr. Phil- lips for the appel/ant, Interesting from Albany. | THE TENURE OF CHUROH PROPERTY—AN EXECUTIVE MANSION—-THE FUNDS OF SAVINGS BANKS—THE CONVEYANCE OF KEAL ESTATB—THS STATE CENSUS, AvBany, Jan. 18, 1855. A very orderly and dignified session in both branches of the Legislature to-day. In the Senate a large number | of petitions were presented in relation to the tenure of church property, and in favor of the passage“of Mr. Put- nam’s bill—among others, one from eight hundred Ger- man residents of Rochester, written in their own lan- guage. As no Senator could read the petition, Mr. Bishop explained the nature of its contents. Senator Barr was rather auxious to have it read. Mr. Pratt reported @ bill making provision for the erection of an executive mansion. It is rather doubtful | whetber the present Legislature will authorize the ex- | penditure of a hundred thousgnd dollars for that pur- pose, at a time when the Comptruiler is compelled to “shinit?’? around the office of the Canal Ausitor, to rawe the means to pay members their three dollars per | diem, teveral bills are on the table, making Paymente to perrons baving obtained judgments against Gen. Lock- wood. late agent of the Sing Slug prison. Their ia delayed,awaiting the'report of Mr Inspector Kirkpat- inick, which is expected before the end of the sess \on. Senator Barr introduced the followiug resolution, wih, at the requestof Mr. Spencer, waslaid over, viz. — Resolved, That the savings banks in the counties of New Y and Kings report to the Senate, within twenty days from the parsage of this resolution, the amount of funds they each had on deposit in any of the tanks of issue on the ist day of August, Int day of Sep- timber, Ist day of October, Ift day of November last,aad the let’ day of January, 1855. T s8ed & resolution to proceed to the elec- States Senator on the 6th day of Foruar- ry. There was no opposition. Mr. Field introduced a bill of considerable importance, as follows:— An act amending sec. 51, title 4, chap. 6, part 2, of the, Revised Statutes, relating to conveyances of real estate of testators and intestates. fee 1. The thirty first section of title 4, chap. 6, of the second part of the Revised Statutes, shall be, and ia hereby, amended Fo as to read as follows: Fee. uch conveyances shall thereupon bo exe- cuted to the purchaser, by the executors, administra- tora, or by the person xo appointed by the Surrogate to rake such ale, or by gue acting executor or adminis- trator as shall be designated by the Surrogate ia the order of confirmation, and shall contain a reference to the proceedings before the Su ite relaviag to the sale, and a brief ment of th stance and legal effect ad the erder confirming order and di ce y. estate, right and interest in the premices of the testator, or intestate at the time of his death, {r-e, aud discharged from all claim for dower ef the widow of such testator or intestate. ‘The business of the House was impor tion of Uni t, The bill making provision for ‘aking the State census, was pass ed. It provides that marshals shall be appoine4 in each election district, and Gnish up the work betwoon th first of June ond first day of July. From Cincinnati. JOUN MITCHEL'S OPPONENT BURNT IN ErFIGY—ExX- CITRMBNT AMONG THE TaX PAYERS, FTC. Cincrenatt, Jan. 18, 1856. Mr. French, the Councilman who opposed the recep. | tion of John Mitchel by the city authorities, and intro. duced « resolution to that effect, which was adopted in | his Board, was burned in effigy last evening. The City Treasurer bas begun to distrain the property of those Lercbasts who have refused to pa: thee taaee, and "sage excitement has been created by the move ment Despatches from New Orleans state that Schultz, Hadden & Lutiing have resumed business. Lard good demand, and 1,000 bbls. have been sold at New York exchenge is dull at one per cent premium. Fire in Baltimore. Batmwons, Jan. 18—8 P, M. A fire broke out about 7 o’clock this evening, in the store of Smith & Keach, oil, gas and lamp dealers, and is now burning briskly. Through the great exertions of the firemen the fire was confined to the building whore it originated. The store of Messrs, Smith & Keach was destroyed, Loss $6,000. Covered by insurance, VOL. XE. Law Talked wrx Presidency, Since the inauguration of Judge Pollock, the Know Nothing Governor, the new party have been active im this part of the State, and several new movements on the chess board have taken place. The strugglo just now is the United States Senatorship, but the Presidential con. test of 1856 has not deen lost sightof, lassure you. One is politically linked with the other. But who do you think some of the leading Know Nothings have pitched upon for the Presidency? No other than George Law, of Now York, the famous steamboat builder, railroad maker, and rich man. Lawis avery wealthy man, and once run for Congress in your city. The ouly difficulty in the way, I am told, is whether or not he is of the right stripe— whether he belongs to th€Simon Pures of your State or the Sewardites. Measures have been taken to ascertain this important poiut. ‘There is tobe a private meeting in this city ina short time to perfect the movement for 1856. Political Matters. THE MASSACHUSETTS SENATORSHIP. Boston, Jan. 13, 1855. Another caucus of the members of the Legislature was held at tin ‘te House this afternoon, relating to the United States Senatorship. So far as id known, the pro- ceedings resulted in no definite acti. Mr. Wilson, member from Brookline, proposes the Hon. Simuel Hoar, of Concord, as a good candidate for the office. The eha- racter of (General Wilson, for political honesty, was as- sailed and defended with much warmth during the dis- cuseior It is tho@ght General Wilson’s chances of the Snatorehiy are ning every day, The mass of the American party, think they have been oat-generalled by the free acil leaders, who have had longer practice in po- litical intrigue, and it is believed the election of Wilson will lead to a serious breach in the order. UNITED STATES SENATOR FROM LOUISIANA. New Orieans, Jan. 17, 1855. The Legislature of Louisiana will proceed to the elec- tion of a United States Senator on Monday next, THE NEW HAMPSHIRE GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE, Coxcorn, N. H., Jan. 18, 1855. Considerable excitement aud no httle amusement pre- vails here in political circles, and among the citizens generally, by discovery of the fact that the Rev. John Moore, nominated at Manchester by the Know Nothing Convention for Governor, is ineligible to the office, the constitution of New Hampshire requiring a residence of seven years, whereas the reverend candidate moved into this State from Vermont only five years ago. THE.PENNSYLVANIA UNIFORMED MILITIA. Harnispuae, Jan, 18, 1855. In the Senate to-day, a resolution was offered request- ing the Committee on Military Affairs to inquire lato the expediency of requiring military companies to be com posed of two-thirds Americans, and"the resolution was agreed to by & vote of yeas 17, nays 15. New York State Temperance Convention. ALpany, Jan. 18, 1855. ‘The State Temperance Convention met here last even- ing. Judge Miller was called to the chair. ‘The address of E. C. Delavan, president, was read— also the reports of the secretary and treasurer. Mesers. Crampton and Culver made some remarks. A committee of five was then appointed to nominate permanent cflicers, and the convention adjourned to this morning. This morning the convention, on reassembling, /Te- ported the following oficers:— 4 K.C. Celavan, for President; R. H. Walworth, of Sara- toga; John Miller, of Cortlandt; Laban Hoskins, of Cayuga; dobn J. ‘knox, of Onoida; K. N. Havens, of New York; Levi Hacris, of Cuenango; Jesse Ketcham, of Erie, and Charles Bartlett, of Dutchess, Vice Presi- dents; John N. Wilder, Wm. McElroy, EP. Williams, W. G. Boardman, G. Farr, Archibald McClure, Wm. Rich- ardron, of Albany; Amasn McCoy, of Saratoga, and Her- man Camp, of Tompkins, Executive Committee; E, Cora~ ing & Co., Treasurers; Archibald Campbell, Auditor. The same committee also reported a resolution in rela- tion to the efforts of E.C. Delavan on behalf of the cause of temperance. C. C, Laan said, though highly esteoming the labors of Mr. Delavan, he was opposed to singling him out amongst the many who had been active in the cause, Mr. Stenpivs supported the action of the committee in recommending the resolution. Mr. Lucu moved to lay the resolu‘ion on the table. Lost. After further debate on the resolution, it was with-.“ drawn, and a resolution offered by Mr. Stebbins, endorsing the efficient aid rendered to the cause by the Execu- tive Committee and officers of the society, was sdopted. Aresolution, offered by Mr. Stebbins, fully endorsing the expression of the committee as contained in their report in relation to the efficieat services of Mr. Delavan, was adopted. Mr. Burixicn proposed fr adoption a pledge on the part of the society. A debate then followed on the poli- tical bearing of the question, the propriety of having national laws for the suppression of ‘the use of ardent spirits in the Navy and District of Columbia, and the im- portation of liquors, &c. + Mr. McCoy suggested an addition to the pledge, requir- ing members to vote on the temperance issue m view of the Carson League pledge. After a debate, the whole subject was laid on the table. « Mr. Warrey, of New York, offered a resolution con- gratulating the society on the advancement of public opinicn in reference to the pofttion favorable thereto taken by the Governors of the several States. Also, a re- solution that Governor Clurk’s message sustains the duty and right of legislation to suppress the traffic, and is fully in accordance with his course as Senstor, and as fullan expression as the friends of temperance had a right to expect. After some debate, the last resolution was laid on the table, and the following added, on motion of Mr. Rich- ardson, to the first resolutions—that the recommenda- tions of the Governor are consistent with his Senatorial course, and in accordance with the views of the friends of temperance. The resolution, as amended, was adopted. After a vote of thanks to the Legislatare, the Conven- tion adjourned sine die. From Boston- GAS EXPLOSION—TWO WOMEN INJURED. Bosrow, Jan, 18, 1855. Anexplosion of gas took place’ last night ina house of ill fame in this city, kept by Mrs. Batchelder, at 176 - | Endicott street, which blew out a portion of the brick wall of the building, smashod the windows, &e, Fran- ces Craig, @ young woman who was a boarder there, is terribly, and probably fatally burned, and Matilda Pin- teaux, another girl, was thrown down stairs and badly injured, Franklin’s Birthday Festival. Syracver, Jan, 18, 1855. The members and friends of the press of this city cele- brated the anniversary of Franklin’s birth, at the Globe Hotel last night, in grand style. The attendance wae large, and the best feeling characterized the occasion. Elegant speeches were made, and appropriate toasts and sentiments given. Andrew Sherman, editor of the Daily Journal, presided. Marine Intelligence. «sf ParLaps.rais, Jan. 18, 1856, ‘The brig Delhi, from &t. Thomas in twelve days, ar- rived here to-day. Sho left in port the brig C. C. Bil- lings, for New York; the steamer Clyde, from New York, and the United States ship Falmonth, for Bird’s Island inafew days. On the 20th saw a large ship on her beam ends in latitude 35, longitude 74 50, with masts stancing and sails lashed, but was unable to ascertain her name. —$—$____. Execution Postponed. ° Atnasy, Jan, 18, 1965. The execution of Phelps, the murderer, which was to- have tavea place to-morrow, has been postponed for three weeks, antsinienichomanalemndnetiinty Navigation of Oswego. Osweco, Jan. 18, 1865. The propeller St. Nicholas cleared from this port this morning, at 1 o’elock, for Toronto. Movements of Stcamships. ARRIVAL OF THE SARAH SANDS AT PORTLAND, PORTLAND, Jan. 18, 1855, ‘The steamship Sarah Sands, last from Cony, arrived here at half past 1 o’clock this afternoon, with thirty- six cabin and eight steerage passengers. DEPARTURE OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER. PaiLADeurma, Jan, 18, 1855. +The screw steamship City of Manchester sailed thie morning for Liverpool, with 117 passengers and # large mail.