The New York Herald Newspaper, March 17, 1855, Page 4

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AMERICAN MUSEUM—Afternoon and Evening—Iux @urwsy's Dawan. WOOD'S MINSTRELS—Mechanics’ Hall—472 Broadway. BUCKLEY'S OPERA HOUSE, 539 Broedway—Bucx- pev's Eruiorran OPeka TROUPE. EMPIRE HALL, 596 Brondway—Panonama or Evrore, New York, Saturday, March 17, 1855. ‘he News. A despatch from New Orleans states that Santa Anna has defeated the insurgents under Moreno, ‘aud compelled the main body of Alvarez’s forces to retire,.after a bloody battle. Weare not informed “how this intelligence reached New Orleans, or when or where the battle took place, and are, there- fore, disposed to-regard the story asa fabrication. ‘The:Coroner’s investigation of the Poole case was -eontinued yesterday. A revenue cutter sailed from ‘thie port last night tor the Canary islands, with spelice officers on board. A vesselof war—the Con- stellation, we believe— bound for the coast of Africa, ‘wil sail ina day or two from Norfolk. She will ‘take with her an officer of police, who will be landed at Palmas, the destination of the Isabella Jewett,on ‘board of which the fugitive Baker is supposed to have takem,passage. There was a report in circula- ‘tion last evening to the effuct that Mr. George Law’s -elipper bark Grapeshot was taking stores on poard, apd would be immediately dispatched in pursuit of ‘the Isabelia Jewett. We do not place much reliance ‘on the report. Mr. Law yesterday tendered the use of his vessel, but the offer was declined by the Mayor, he having no authority to fit her out with provisions and a crew. If, therefore, she does sail on t:e expedition, she goes out on private account; -quitean unlikely project. By the arrival of the Isabel we have news from Hevana tothe 10th inst. The trial of those con- serned in the late conspiracies had commenced, and absorbed the public attention. Gen. Concha had ‘been severely injured by a fall from his horse, but continued to visit the camp daily. Havana was nearly deserted of troops, who had been conveyed te various points on the island. The war steamers ‘were scouring the coast, with strict orders to inter- eept and overhaul all vessels. The Diario is very ~wevere on a portion of the press of the United States for ite comments on the aid rendered by the fleets of France and England to Spain; and the late speech ef Gen. Case, on the policy of the Western Powers ‘towards this country, was very displeasing to the Cuban government organ. Mr. E. Worrell, our Con- 7a] at Matanzas has addressed a letter to the Penn- ayleanian, in which he officially confirms our pre- ‘vious contradiction of the arrest of the Governors of Trinidad and Matanzas, and accounts for the present position of Senor Conti, of the latter place, wao is now commanding troops in another part of the island, ready to do ba‘t'e against the invaders. Mr. W. is of opinion that the creoles are really injursd by the occasional efforts of the Junta here, whilst Meeling is created in the mind of the Spanish exeoutive against our government by those spas- modic and unhealthy attempts to seize or revola- ‘tionize Cuba. He asserts, also, that he has met with nothing but kindness from officers of the administration whith whom he was brought in contact. Our correspondent at Key West, writing on the 10th inat., states that at that point the filibustero ‘Cuban fever had nearly subsided. He asserts that ‘the steamers St. Lawrence and Pampeco, and other vessels, said to form a portion of the Quitman in. vading fleet, were really engaged in legitimate traffic, the nature of which he states at length. The movements of the steamers Texas Ranger and Isabel are also reported. The announcement of the sailing of the steam frigate San Jacinto from Key West is also given. It will be seen by our tele- graphic news that the San Jacinto has arrived at Philadelphia. From Guayama, Porto Rico, under date of Febru- ary 8, we baye the first direct commercial and ma- rine reports of the season. Sugars ruled high and molseses was scarce and in demand. It was consi- dered that, owing to the high price of rum in Eu- Tope, a Jess quantity than usual cf molasses would find ite way to the United States. There was a limited demand for coffee. Freights dull. Imports ip fair supply ard rates nominal. It ia telegraphed from Halifax (N. 8.) that the 4G overnor of that colony has received authority to raise @ foreign legion for the British service there, with a couple of regimenta formed of persons born subjects of the English government, ‘The terms are said to be liberal as to persons bring- ig in recruita. The Pacific brought out the report of Mr. Adderley’s allusion to this subject in the House of Ccmmons, but, jadging from the reply of Sir Geerge Grey, it would seem as though go- vernmen: had not then decided on taking such a step. Whether the Czar be dead or not, the announce. ment of his decease, brough’ by the Africa, has been felt upon our markets. It has since its promulga- tion sent up cotton from } to j cent per lb, and the eales yesterday embraced about 2,000 bales, closing quite firm at the advance named. It also, in spite of a small stock, deadened the markets for common grades of flour. Brovisions, also, without much ehange in piicer, have been | inimated. Coffee, with a stock of only about 10,000 bags of Rio in this market, continued quite firm, with light sales. Dif. ference of opinion regarding the death of the Czar continued to exist, with a preponderance in favor of ite reality. Yet such wasthe strength of op poeing faith, that heavy bots were made with the odds on the side of those who believed the report. Im one case, ® cotton operator bet $1,000 that he was not dead; and afterwards sold 1,500 bales of cotton at the advance, in order to hedge in the eventoal result of his bet. We also heard of otoer bets, varying from $500 to $600. Those who dis- credited the report, if disposed to bet, generally «ffered to stake $50 against $100 that the Emperor was not dead. We merely allude to this matter to show the great excitement and wide spread feeling produced by such very important news, calcnlated to exercise great influenge over the affairs of business men. The advance it has caused ‘in cotton alone forms an important item. We have, probably, two millions of bales of cotton in the Uaiited States, to be sold. One quarter of a cent per pound would, if maintained, enhance its value to th ¢ extent of $2,000,000; and at three-eighths of a com\ pet pound, the difference would be equal to $3,000,000. If peace should result trom his death, or othe* circomstances, as some suppose, the whole advance gould probably equal one cent per pound,* making 6 Mifference equal to $8,000,000 on two millon bales .ot the present crop. 1t io stated that the President was advised by the Banate, befor” ite af journment, to notify Den- sonrk of the intemtic’® of ont government to terminate ‘the payment of the Sound tonnage duti-a, ani that notice to that effect has already beeis tranemitied to the Danish authorities. A large number of bills were read for the third time last night in the Board of Councilmen and passed. A list of them will be found in another column. No other businesa efany special interest was transacted. It is said President Pieree will today issue a pro- clamation to carry into e@ect the reprocity treaty with the Britieh North America provinces, The American Baptist Union has been in session over four days, and yeeterday succeeded in parsing two resolutions as the fruits of their labors, uphold- ing and sustaining their Executive Committee in ita struggle with the missionaries in Burmah. It sppeare that for a number of yeara a difficulty has existed—the miseionaries have desired to be inde- pendent of the committee at home, thinking they knew best the astion they ought te take to convert the heathen; but in this opinion the Board at home does not concer, and as theyfurnish the money they claim all executive authority in the missionary field. With this claim the Board yesterday concurred; and the excitement among the Baptist denomination will doub‘less be great when the result is known. Nothing of importance was done in either brsuch of the Legislature yesterday. We understand that a special committee of the Legislature will be moved for next week, to inquire into the uses and abuses of the Marine Court of this city. Beverly L. Clark and Beniah Magoffin were re- spectively nominated candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Goverdor of Kentucky, by the demo- cratic State convention held at Frankfort yester- day. er ey earn We peat a Prospects of the Czar Alexander, The news of the death of Nicholas has set spe- culation agog. There are many persons who are still unwilling to believe that the Czar is dead, and who expect that the next mail will show that the Tartar is not the only person wio has the satisfaction of having hoaxed the world. These, however, are @ minority. The public generally consider that the number and diver- sity of the accounts which have been received place the fact ot the death beyond a doubt. It is said that itis not usual in Russla for the death of a severeign to be known in the capi- tal—much Jess in foreign countries—until se- veral hours and even days have elapsed since the event. This may have been true in former times; Catharine concealed the death of Peter Ill. fora short while and her own’ was not known immediately. But no secret was made of Alexander’s death; nor would it be easy in the present age of rapid communication and publicity to keep such an event Jong secret. Besides, granting all that is pretended, why may not the death have taken place a day or two before the time stated ? All sorts of stories are afloat with regard to the succeseor of Nicholas. Some say that Alexander being a man of mild and gentle cha- racter, deficient in nerve and even in under- standing, yields his claim to the throne in fa- vor of his brother Constantine, who is a man of great energy and vigor of mind. It was in virtue of a similar arrangement, it will be re- membered, that the late Czar ascended the throne; his elder brother Constantine having renounced it in order to marry a Roman Ca- tholic lady. But this story wants confir- mation. Weare very credibly informed that the Grand Duke Alexander has no idea of waiv- ing or the Grand Duke Constantine of disputing his rights. It has been long understood in the family that the former was to succeed, and his brothers have never to this moment given him any reason to doubt the fidelity of their attach- ment or the soundness of their loyalty. Con- stantine is the Admiral of the Russian fleet, and ever since the breaking out of the war has been at Cronstadt and St. Petersburg; not, as is ignorantly supposed by a cotemporary, in the Crimea. It has also been asgerted and is indeed the received belief at London and Paris that the Cesarovitch is a man of peace, and that he dis- approves the present war entirely. On what this supposition rests—if indeed it rest upon anything better than analogy with the ever re- curring enmity between the Western monarchs and their heirs—it is difficult to say. From letters, however, from the highest authonities in St. Petersburg, dated 13th ultimo, the very contrary would appear to be the case. In these letters which refer to the new levy of twenty- three in the thousand, the Grand Duke is spoken of as earnestly and zealously co-operating with his father, and from the tone used, it is plain that no antagonism was known to exist between the two in the highest circles in St. Petersburg. Indeed, the more we look back, or recur to the testimony of the most impartial of modern tra- vellers, the rivalry between the Czar and his son will appear the more difficult to explain. When Nicholas was absent on his travels through Italy and England, Alexander took his place aud governed the kingdom as Emperor pro tem; nor did the smallest symptom of dis- satisfaction on the Emperor’s return indicate that the former had not used his power in ac- cordance with his father’s wishes. Since then, we have reason to know that the government of Russia has been carried on by the Emperor and his two eldest sons Alexander and Con- stantine ; with whom alone he has been in the habit of consulting. At times when benefit could be derived from his experience, Nessel- rode has been called into the council; buat the other ministers hardly ever, unless it has been to deliver or explain a formal report on the state of their department. With Alexander, Nicholas has been peculiarly unreserved, ex- plaining all his plans to him, consulting him freely on every subject, in a word educating him for the position he was destined to occupy Of late years, Alexander has devoted less time to his military duties, and more to those on the person of the Emperor; filling in some sort the office of private secretary, in which of couree he must have become thoroughly ac- quainted with the opinions, principles and policy whieh guided Nicholas. Such being the case, what is the prospect on the accession of Alexander? Assuredly—these details proving trae, and we have no reason to doubt their authenticity—there is less reason to expect that the change will be beneticial to the allies than seems to be expected. If Alex- ander has been In the confidence of his father all along, has had a voice in the family coun- cils which have governed the empire, and has taken a direct and personal share in the movements which have led to the war, he is certainly not lese likely to prosecute it with vigor than his father was. The main work is done. The levies are raised. Money is provided for. The point of attack is choren. The enemy has landed, Nothing is now wanted but to go on in the course already traced out ; and the inference from our latest advices is that Alexander will do so. While the conference site at Vienna, there will always be a prospect of a trace. England will strain a point for peace, 80 will France, NEW Under any circumstances it would be an advan- tage to the young Emperor to have time, on hie accession, to look around him, and piss from the position of a complete and practised echolar to that of a teacher. These circum- stances may produce a lull in operations; but unless our information be grievously wrong, the death of Nicholas will cause no radical cbange in Russian policy. Tue Crry Printtya—More Sour Wanrep.— Some of our very hungry city cotemporaries are crying bitterly for a little bread and butter, or a little pap, from the Corporation, in the way of printing. Where’s the report ot Mr. Flagg? What has become of the ordinance proposing a few stray advertising jobs to some of our starv- pg journals? Paper is high, labor is high, and common beef is twelve cents a pound. Our city tathers—fat and sleek as they are upon the spoils—have they no bowels of compassion for the press? Have they expended their charities upon the Irish, Germans, and other outside paupers? It not, and it they have no extra printing jobs, we appeal to them, for weet charity’s sake, to open a soup house for ihe press, including our hard-up neighbors of the Sun, Times and Tribune, not forgetting, this time, the fifteenth edition of the Express. It would be a good thing—a soup house—with mock turtle, calves head, or good beef soup, pepper and salt incladed, at a shilling a plate, to be paid for in Corporation printing. Tue Vircinia Campaign—Tue AMERICAN Parry Ticker.—The American party, at their State Convention, at Winchester, Virginia, have nominated the following State ticket :— For Governor—Thomas S. Flournoy, of Hal- ifax ; Lieutenant-Governor—J. M. H. Beale, of Mason; Attorney-General—John M. Patten, of Richmond. Mr. Flournoy has heretofore been a whig, Mr. Beale a regular democrat, and Mr. Patten has been also a prominent man of the same party. They have all served a term or two in Congress, and have been distinguished for their conservative, constitutional and Union senti- ments, They are now fused into the new con- servative movement of the American party, and appointed its standard bearers against the Cabinet spoils coalition ticket of Henry A. Wise and his associates. The whig press of Virginia sustain the American ticket with en- thusiasm, and for the first time in their lives have taken the field upon the offensive. We await the result with pleasure. New Hamp- shire “ tells the whole story.” Sr. Patricx’s Day.—This is St. Patrick’s day, and owing to the bad state of feeling ex- isting between the Americans and the Irish, a row has been expected by many, and two regi- ments are ordered to be under arms all day, in order to put down any disturbance that may arise. We trust there will be no necessity for their interference. By this time, experience ought to have taught the Irish that to make their national gaint’s day the regular anniver- sary of scenes of rioting and ruffianism is not the way to ensure success or comfort in the land of their adoption. If it be their choice to parade as Irishmen with Irish flags and Irish symbols on a certain day of the year, no one objects to their doing so. But every one ob- ects in the most imperative and decided man- ner to the riots and fighting which these pa- rades have frequently occasioned. What is more, every one is pretty firmly resolved to put an end to this sort of thing for the fature ; a fact of which the regiments called out this day affords tolerably substantial evidence. All that is required of both parties to-day, is com- mon sense and forbearance. With the help of these, the day will pass off quietly enough. Tue Porice Imricatep.—One of the wit- nesses before the Coroner’s investigation upon the death of Mr. Poole, intimates that the escape of Mr. Baker is probably due to the treachery or inefficiency of some of our present police corps. Likely enough. Formerly, many of our police corps were intimately associated as the rum-hole companions of our political row- dics and bullies; but under the present po- lice system these fellows have been con- siderably weeded out. It appears, however, that some few black sheep still remain among the guardians of our lives and property: Yetin the face of these facts, and in spite of the efforts of our Mayor to complete the weeding, we find some of the ‘little vil- lains’ in our Legislature at Albany de- liberately concocting a plan to turn back again pot only a portion, body, en masse, of our police force into the hands of the political bullies and raffians who have ruled so long the caucuses of Broadway House and Tammany Hall. In a word, our “Jittle villains” at Albany, from a lively sense of gratitude, propose to throw us back upon a charter of ruffianism and the barbarism of the dark ages. Snch are the affiliations of Sew- ardism, Tue Price or Gas—We have received many complaints from gas consumers against the bills presented to them during the past few months. One of our correspondents sug- gests that there should be a legislative in- quiry into the management of the city gas ecmpanies, For the month of January the gas bill for this office amounted to over four hundred dollars—for February, when we are very sure that less gas was consumed—the bill amounted to four hundred and seventy-three dollars. We pay yearly about five thousand dollars for gas—more, we believe, than any other newspaper office, any hotel or theatre. We, like many of our fellow-citizens, com- plain of the management of the gas compa- nies, and we join with them in demanding le- gislative interference on the subject. It would be well to call a public meeting of gas con- sumers to consider what shall be done in the matter. Tur Discontenten Democracy —The Rich- mond Enquirer, speaking of the resignation of Mr. Soulé, says:— If Mr. Soulé be not grotsly misrepresented, he is lending himself to the discontented democracy, and is abetting a factious war against the administration, to whose generous contidence he is indebted for the highest distinction to which he can aspire.” “The discontented democracy!’ Are you there? Where are they? Not in Virginia, we hope. ‘The discontented demoeracy !” Speak- ing right out in meeting! Oh! fie! fie! Wuar’s Tus ?—We understand that within a few days past the Know Nothings of the Allen branch have been holding a State Convention in Knickerbocker Hall in this city. What is thie? What does the “ Allen branch * expect to do onteide of the general organization? If they must quarre) over the chickens, let them wait at leas} till they are batched. but the whole | Present Maxmo.—A branch of the Mis- souri democracy have trotted out Col, Senton for the Presidency. We have now four nags on the turf—Gen. Sam Houston, George Law, W. H. Seward and Col, Benton. Law is thus far ahead of all. His letter has created a great effervescence throughout the country, particu- larly in the South and West, among the newspa- pers of the old parties. Some abuse him, some quig him, some endorse him, some wonder who could have written this extraordinary letter of his, and some think it the best joke of the sea- son. On the other hand, Seward’s last anti- slavery manifesto has fallen still-born among the politicians. It has been published in Garri- son’s Liberator, and that ends it. One thing is self-evident—whatever may be the fate of George Law, no anti-slavery candi- date can succeed in 1856. The new American movement has settled that question. Seward and the administration will go out together. Let us now have Benton’s manifesto. Hoyors To THe Derarrep.—We see that it bas been agreed upon at a meeting of the friends of the late Mr. William Poole that a eulogy or funeral eration shall be pronounced upon the character of the deceased, a few days hence. We have also reason to be- lieve that some one of our patriotic native poets will volunteer on the same occasion to deliver an elegy after the eulogy. When our country cotemporaries are advised of these proceedings, we hope they will not burst with excitement. No occasion for it in the world. The sensation concerning Mr. Poole in this me- tropolis has very sensibly subsided since the arrival of the Africa with the news of the death of the Emperor of Russia. THE LATEST NEWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, Important from Mexico, if True. BLOODY BATTLE BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT AND BEVOLUBIONARY FORCES--DEFEAT OF MOBENO AND ALVAREZ. New Onteays, March 13, 1855. It is reported that Santa Anna has defeated the insur- gents, under Moreno, and also compelled the main body of the rebel army, under Alvarez, to retire after a des- perate battle, and had returned in triumph to the ca- ital. i Brownsville dates of the 7th state that a Mexican steamer was taking troops on board at the mouth of the Rio Grande for Vera Cruz or Tampico. From Washington. THE DANISH SOUND DUES, ETC. Wasuneton, March 16, 1855. The Intelligencer of this morning says that the Senate, in executive session, before the close of Congress, passed a resolution advising the President to give notice to Den- mark of the termination of the stipulation of the pay- ment of Sound dues, and that said notice has been al- ready transmitted. In the case of the United States, vs. Wm. M. F. Ma- graw, for the assault und attempt to kill Wm. Hope, Jr., the editor of the Evening Star, the jury found a verdict for assault and battery only. Appligation was made for a new trial on the ground of newly discovered important testimony. The Death of the &mperor of Russia. OPINION OF THE RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR. Barmimore, March 16, 1866. ‘The Washington correspondent of the Sun of this city, telegraphs that the Russian Minister pronounces the death of the Czar an unmitigated hoax. Latest trom the State Capital. NO QUORUM IN EITHES HOUSE—THE BUSINESS BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE—THE VISIT TO NEW YORK-- NAVIGATION OF THE NORTH RIVER, ETC. ALBANY, March 16, 1855, ‘Twelve o'clock to day was the time when both houses of the Legislature agreed to reassemble, aiter having visited New York. In the House but nineteen members appeared; of course, nothing could be done, and those few declared a recess until seven in the evening. In the Senate, ten only were on hand, though near one o'clock. Mr. Williams, President pro tem., called to order, and an hour’s time was epent in committee with this small num- ber in attendance. It became evident that there would be no quorum for the day, and the few present very pru- dently adjouraed until ten to-morrow morning; it thea being Saturday, the probability now is that neither house will be in condition to engage very industriously until Monday. The shert period then left of the session will induce the members to facilitate business with all possi- ble despatch. ‘There are some three hundred bills lying on the gene- ral orders unacted upon, rine-tenths of them of a mere private, local or personal character, Not the least pro- gress has yet been made in the Senate on the tempe- rance bill. There bave been various amendments pro- posed and some of them slightly debated, but no ques- tion has been taken. ‘There is much to be said, and every speaking Senator will have his oarin. As matters look now, there is evidently a majority of that body who will yote to strise out the search and seizure clauser, and to exempt domestic wines and malt liquors from the bill. This foct has alarmed his Excellency Goveroor Clark, who has volunteered a semi official message through the newspapers, declaring that all the stories circulated, charging him with having relaxed from his position of last year, are- unfounded, and that he stands ready to sanction even auch a bill as last year, with all a Gee ed features. But ashe is without the leastdegree of influence jn the Senate, not a member of that body will regard ee n that w any more than they would a message from the spiritual rappers. There are not yet » sufficient number of members re- tumed from Blackwell’s Island, the penitentiary, the alms house, and the Astor House, to torm any correct idea how thay appreciated their visit to the institutions. | A large portion of those who are here describes the at- fair, in its early parte, as being highly disereditable, ‘They declare that they ‘never will engage in another ex- pedition like the one on Tuesday. Many who had ladies nnéer their charge state that the disgraceful scenes in presence of the lakies were of the most disgusting and frightful character, so much so that haifa dozen were throwa into convulsions. New York aldermen, and several attaches of the Legis- lature, iy severely commented upon. If the Ten Gover- ernors undertook to «pend ten or fifteen thousand dol- lars in order that the Legisiature may appropriate fifty or a bundred thousand to the iastitutions, the members think that drunkards, rowdies, bullies und blacklegs, should not have been permitted to enact such outrageous, dvabolical and shameful seenes as those on Blackwell's | Island on Tuesday list. Thore who have attended these exercises on previous occasions, declare, that this affair throughout is a great falling off. The unpleasant state of the weather, and the miserable filthy condition of the streets, contributed much, no doubt, to their ditcomforture. at the Astor, though attractive and even wonderful to many of the legislative novices, fell far behind its pre- deceasora in the briltiancy of ita speeches, the capacity of the men, ita wit, sense, gayety, merriment, and men tal scintillations, ‘They do say, that the affair ou the inland, pre-arranged to toast Seward, had an effect dur- ing the whole visit, and many even of the friends of that gentleman refrained from participating any further in the programme laid down by the Governors, except par- taking dinner on Thorsday at the Astor House. Others again, attribute the whole difficulty to the abundance of liquor furniabed by the Governors on the steamer, on the island, and everywhere else, The result will be, that if another Legislature ever visit the city of New York, more caution must be observed in the order of enter- | tainment. There is scarcely any obstruction to river navigation. A boat may pass i1om New York to within twenty mises of this city without encountering any fixed joe. The ice remaining stationery, is « mere honey comb in appear- ance, and very rotten. Amy steamer of oadinary strength and power could easily make its way to thin city. Where is,Captain Haarcount, of the People’s liney Where is Copiain Hancox, with his Hero’ Kentucky Democratic State Convention, Lovisvinie, March 16, 1366. The Democratic State Convention met at Frankport yesterday, and nominated Beverly L. Clark for Govern or, and Periah Magoffin for Lieutenant-Governor, The convention passed resolutions strongly denounc ing the Know Nothings. From Philadelphia. RUMORED ARREST OF BAKER—AN OLD MAN KILLED —-ARRIVAL OF THE SAN JACINTO. Pmtapeurnia, March 16, 1955. It was currently reported here this morning, that Baker bad been arrested at the Morristown Railroad depot, but on making inquiries we found the report to be nntrue, the story having originated on account of the train being searched, to see if Baker was among the paseengers, Dennis Driscoll, an old man of sixty, was killed by thy care passing over him on the Germantown Railroad, at the junction of Broad etreet. He wan intoxicated at the time, and threw himself on the track. nited States steamship San Jacinto, from Key t, e reported ae being Uelow. The conduct of two or three | The banquet | YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 1855, From Norfolk. THE SLOOP OF WAR JAMESI1OWN—DISASTEB. Norvo.x, March 16, 1855, A Board of Survey to examine the sloop of war James- town has been appointed. Her hold isto be broken open, and she is to be docked up and thoroughly ex- amined. Her crew will be tempcrarily transferred to the Pennsylvania. The echooner Samuel Lewis, Myers, from New York, bound to Alexandria, with salt, put in here leaking, and with lose of sails, spars, &c. Fatal Railroad Accident. Portosesrer, March 16, 1865, The Boston Express train from New York this after- noon, ran over alittle girl near the crossing in this village, and this afternoon it is reported that she died of her injuries, The engincer did all in hix power to pre- vent the catastrophe. The Reciprocity Treaty. Boston, March 16, 1855, By telegraph from Washington, we learn the President will to-morrow issue a proclamation, carrying Into effect the Reciprocity Treaty with the British Provinces. ‘The Suit of Mrs. Gaines. Nuw ORiKANS, March 13, 1855. The application of Mrs, Gaines for probate on a lost will of her father, has been refused on the ground of insufficiency of evidence, It 1s thought another hearing in the case will be granted. Navigation of the Ohio. Cincinnati, March 15, 1855. The Ohio river now measures sixteen feet of water in the channel at this point. Business generally is quite active, and Fastern exchange has advanced to %¢ per cent premium. Markets. PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. PartapsuPuta, March 16, 1855. Stocks are firm at the following rates:—Reading, 4234 ; Morris Canal, 1534; Long Island Railroad, 17; Pennsyl- vania Railroad, 403¢; Pennsylvania State Fives, 90. The money market is easy. New Onueays, March 13, 1855. Cotton —The market is firm with an upward tendency. Sales 3,000 bales middling at 8c ES Italian Opera—First Night of the New Season. There was more spirit, dash and life about the Acade- my last night than there has been at any time since the departure of Grisi and Mario, The occasion was the first night of the new season, under the direction of a com- mittee of the stockholders, and there was a very fair house to hear the Lucrezia Borgia of Donizetti sung by Steffanoné, supported by Brignoli as Gen- naro, Badiali as the Duke, and M’lle Vestvali as Maffio Orsini, Although Steffanone’s voice was rendered unequal by a slight hoarsenes, which, however, was only perceptible at intervals, the per- formance was, in many respects, one of the very best we have seen. Steffanone played Lucrezia with a good deal of vigor and intensity, and at times seemed carried away by the action of the scene. After the second act we could readily forgive her for all of her short comings in the first. The Gennaro of the night was an unequivo- cal success, In the frst act his resemblance to Mario was astonishing. His voice bas the same rich, full’qual- ity, and is even superior in the lower register. He, how- ever, Jacks the artistic finish of the great tenor. Mr. Brignoli, however, was much better in Gennaro than in Fagardo; and, encouraged by the cordiality of the house, he put forth his best efforts, as was apparent by his fine rendering of his opening air, in the third net, for which he was called out and encored, Badiali, always the ex- cellent and reliable artist, was in fine voice; he acted and sung his part admirably. Maffio Orsini is the part in which Mme. Vestvali made a sensation here a short time since, and it was equally successful last night. Vestvali is a charming person, with a good face and a fine figure. qtis not remarkable, then, that she should make sen- sation, especially when to this personal beauty is added a contralto voice rarely excelled in sweet- ness and power. M’lle Vestvali is not yet a thorough artist, however. Last night she was excellent in the first act, but spoiled the cashing Brindisi in the third act by the attectation of her method, The audience was quite enthusiastic—Brignoli made a hit—Vestvali charmed ‘‘Yeung New York’’—the Opera habitués declared the performance to be a smooth and excellent one—the scenery and dresses were new and appropriate—the orchestra and chorus good—all the ar- tists were called before the curtain at the end of each act—and the new season may be considered as inau- gurated with a very good prestige. Nip1o’s GARDEN—GERMAN OrERA.—The second per- formance of Flotow’s ‘‘Martha,’’ a very agreeable com- Position, will take place at Niblo’s this evening. The orchestra, artiste, &c., of the German opera company here are well worthy public patronage. Tur Arnica’s News.—The public of this and all other cities of the Union in telegraphic connection with New York, had a practical illustration of the advantages of the arrangements existing between the Associated Press and the Halifax lines, on Thursday. The Africa touched her dock, at Halifax, (near one thousand miles distant by the route of the wires,) at 1 o'clock P. M., and although the weather was exceedingly unfavorable, yet such were the precautions taken by the telegraphers to guard against delays, that the more important features of the news were delivered to the agents appointed to receive the same by balf-past 1 o’clock; andu little over ope hour from the time the passengers stepped on the dock at Halifax the news was placed before the whole public, and at the same moment, from New Bruns- wick to points as far South and West as the lines were in working order, The managers of the Halifax lines— office No 21 Wali strest—have much reason to feel proud of their performances, which certainly compare most advantageously with other long lines in this country, Marine Affairs. Tar Srramsity Pactric, while laying over this trip, | will have her machinery thoroughly overhauled, haying been now running for two years without any repairs being required. The Nashville, which takes her placg thie trip, leaves at the usual hour on Wednesday next. ‘Tue CatiyoRtA Steasens,—-The Nicaragua Company have concluded to continue the running their steamers semi-weekly, alternating with the Aspinwall steamers, the intended change to run them once a fortnight, simul. taneously with the other line, having been abandoned. Their next steamer, the Northern Light, will leave on the 27th inst, Snr Joun Rvtixpor.—Capt. Blackington, of the ship Hy. Nesmith, arrived from New Orleans, saw 11th ins in lat. —, lon. 70, the ship John Rutledge, Sande, hea for Liverpool, with cargo shifted, but was righted again, and she proceeded, She required no assistance, Willtamsburg City News. Siont Ow1s.—About one o'clock yesterday morning a arty of Germany, numed James Smith, Julius Julien, } Charles Berge and Henry Bulger, were arrested by offi: | cers of the Thirteenth ward, for making night hideous | with bacchanalion sony ‘They were yenterday fined $5 exch by Justice Boxweil. Rreviven oF Storen Goons. —Dennix Markee, junk wler, of Seventh,and North Seventh streets,” was ted by oflicers Cocken and Murphy, of the Sixth dis- trict, on a charge of number of Juvenile t pear for examinat: Graxp LARceENY.—A young man, named John Parr, | wor arrested by officer Murphy, of the Fourteenth ward, on Thursday night, on a chagge of stealing maps and charts from P. Gaynor. Held forexaminstion. ToMPERANCE CHLEBRATION,—The econd anniversary of purchosing stolen property from a jeves, Accused guve bonds to ap- Williamsburg section No. 3, Cacets of Temperance, took place last evening at the large suloon of the Odeon, at which there was a large andience present, An address was delivered by Rev, EF. H. Chapin, and the further ex- ercises consisted of addresves and dialogues by the ace ‘and music. TRIAL Scnoot.—The first anniversary of the n’s Aid Society (Eastern district) took place in the New England Congregstional ehuren, South Ninth | *treet, on Wednesday evening. The school was opened | about @ year since throngh the efforts of Mrs H. Brown. | On the first day five children were in | for reveral months past the average 2 | one bunered. The school is exclusively for girls, and they have made considerable progress in the primary | branches as well as sewing and other work, under the | ‘ficient teacher, Miss Vister, Addresses were delivered by Messrs. George H. Andrews, Mr, Brace, of New York, Rev, Mr. Porter and Mr 'Pardoe. The report of the Trea- surer shows mount of money collected the past year to be $1,196 Is; paid out, $890 25—palance on hand, #249 89, | Coroners’ Inquests. __ Faran Accipyst,—Yesterday, Coroner Wilhelm hel an inquest, at 216 Second street, upon the body of Nicholas Valch, & native of Germany, about 58 years of age, who died from the effects of severe injuries received on the 7th instant, by falling out of the third story window, ‘The deceased, it appeared from the evidence, while aid. ing hiv wife to farten some cloth lines to a hook fastened in the rear wail close beside one of the third story Windows, accidentally lost his balance and was pré- cipitated’ to the ground, a distance of over 0 feet, receiving a severe fracture of the apine, from the effects of which he died in ® few days after warts Fouxp Drowsen-—Coroner O'Donnell held an inquest, yesterday, at the foot of vay street, upon the body of #n unknown man, who was found drowned in the water | at this point. The deceased was five feet seven inches | bigh, had Jight hair, and was apparently about 40 years | of see Be wi 4 to have been in the water about | tree deye, Verdict found crowned, VOL. XX. Senate. Aupayy, March 16, 1855. GENERAL ORDERS, ‘The bill relative to Schuyler county—amendatory, &¢., ‘was taken up. After discussion, the question was taken upon a pend~ ing amendment, and lost. ir. Wi1114ms offered several amendments, which were successively voted down, when Mr. Warkins called attention to the fact of a quorum not being im attendance~ there bad not been during the session, though ‘he fact had not been stated—and moved that the committee report progress on the bill. The following bills were considered :— To amend the charter of the village of Fredonia. (Thira reading. To le tie general plank road law. (Third rending.) ‘Adjourned to 10 A. M. to-morrow, Assembly. AuvANY, March 16, 1855. The SPKAKER took the chair at 12 0’clock, but, on the roll being called, no quorum answered, and the mem~- bers present ordered a recess to 70’clock. DEATH OF AN OLD AND EMINENT MERCITANT, ‘The vessels in port yesterday bad their fags hoisted at half mast, in honor of the late Robert Kermit, Ksq., who died the day before yesterday, in the sixty-first year of his age. Mr. Kermit was long and favorably known as one of our most prominent shipping merchants, whore house established « well known and very successful line of New York and Liverpool packets, known to the present time as ‘‘Kermit’s Line of Packets.’’ Though born, we un- derstand, in the Isle of Man, yet, we believe, his whole life, from early boyhood, haa been spent in New York, where he was universally esteemed and respected by all who knew him, and no one stood higher on ’Change, as a man of honor, Gel wee His integrity and punctuality were proverbial. His foibles, if he had any, (and who hag not?) were of the head, not of the heart. came weal- y, and made a liberal use of his means, in dispensing chatity to the poor and in aiding the unfortunate, speci ally widow! children when involved in distress. Tong period many Deer Rernnnd received food daily from: hia door, and who will long cherish his memory. health began to fail him three or four years ago, when bis miigeicioa induced him to retire from his counting room altogether. With slight intermissions, he had been gradually salting to the power and of disease, which chiefly affiicted his brain, until he died. He leaves a widow, having had no chiddren, and a large circle of friends, to mourn and regret his loss, Samvet DaN, a revolutionary soldier, died at Pound- ridge, in Westchester sents on the 8th inst., 101 years. old last June, He was distinguished for his probity, and universally res} his acquaintances. He left a family of two maiden daughters, who continue to re- side at their father’s late residence. They are them- selves quite advanced in life. Naval ‘Tue Cruise oF THe UNITxD STATES STEAMER FULTON IN SEARCH oF THE SLOOP Or WAR ALBANY.—Tbe United States: swamer Fulton, Lieut. Commanding John K. Mitchell, which sailed from Aspinwall, New Gre1 h bad made a thorough search among the Bal Windward Islanas and the Spanish Main. She sailed from Norfolk on the 30th December, 1854, and touched at Nassau, New Providence, San Salvador, Matthewe ‘Town, {nagua, Cape Haytien, Puerto de Plata, Samana, Mayagues, St. Johns, (Porto Rieo,) St. Thomas, Fre- derickstadt, St, Martins, St. Barta, Antigue, Guada- loupe, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincents, Grenada, Trinidad, La Guayra, Buen Ayre, Curacao, Maracaibo, Santa Martha, Carthagena, Porto Bello, and Aspinwall, and will visit San Juan icaragua, thence touching at or sighting the principal keys and dangers on the: line to nk, thence to Kingston, coaste of Hon- duras ana Yucatan, and finally to ana. In this cruise nothing had been heard of the missing Albany. telligence. Warp Scnoo1 No, 35,—There will be a public exami- nation of the female department of this school, by the. City Superintendents, on Monday, March 19, commenc. ingat 9AM Fashions arc Just Now the Spri or conversation among both Indies and gentlemen. ‘Those who have not as yet seen KNOX’S new Ge le of bi for gentle men’s wear, are decidedly behind the age. Combining all the requisites which make up a really splendid hat, it has already been universally adopted by genth Ot taste and refinement. Drop in at 12¢ Fulton street, in Build ing), or 583 Broadway, (i’rescot House), and get Knoxed. Spring Style of Hats Just Introduced.—Those of our readers in want of # fasbie: le hat can obtain one ae BALL'S, 314 Broadway, who is the ackuowledged leader ot fashion in New York by public approbation, Corner of Lin. penard and Broadway. Examine the Spring Style of Gentlemen’s hatsintroduced by DAVID. They are doautiful in style and who want a really elegant hat should bis saletroom, 301 Broadway, seoond door Mealio 1s Out with his Spring Style, and ‘ar sur ny of hisrivals in the quality, style, and finish of his Secure one without ter . Mealio, - ner of Broadway and Canal street. Bail sialon Genin’s Sprit es of Gentlemen's Hates oe are now ready at 214 Broadway, opposite St. Paul's che White Spring Styles of Hats and Caps soft hate for gentlemen's wear, are now ready. Those in Want of a beautiful article for the spring will tod them at WHITE'S, 212 Broadway, corner of Fulton street. Solicits the Attention of Hie. ublic, to & great improvement jast por- factured upon an entirely new inven ement of his own—on the water proof stiff, its shape much longer, and imparts to it ‘on, originating with him, will wi and Nassau ctreet, bet The Pleasing Fact, That a hat is equal in elgeance, beauty and dui way $4 hat, will to” day be fully demonstrated to everybody's satisfaction, by calling upon BANTA, the Canal street hat ter, at his new store, 106 Canal street, corner of Wooster. tacturer, streets, Pianos.—T. bert & Co.'s Celebrated Hio~ lien pianos, Horace Waters’ modern improved pianos, and Shove of a large number of other makes, somprising the lareoet and most desirable assortment in the United Staton, will be fold at prices which defy competition, for cash or aa. stactory paper. Versous in the city receiving orders. fer Phd or musical instruments of any kind, will find it ta oir advantage to call. HORACE WATERE, 833 Broadway. Melodcons --S. D. & H. W. Smith’s Mele.,. doons, tuned the equal temperament, ean be found only ab fuse and pianv store of HORACE WATERS, 283 Broad y. ‘The trade supplied op the most reasonable’ texas. The Improved Violin—Che most easily carned at well st popular musical in in use. Manofactured Brosdway, Waters’ music store. Rosen inventor and her of the improved in Cromatint, Finished by rior to the European proce selorine, will be Jn a few days by HOLMES, 2: 0 - Stereoscopes, $l; daguerreotypes, 25 cents,” Depot of the double camera he" * #8 Important to Housekcepers.—Onr Bpringy assortment of carpetings, oilcloths, curtains, and car- tain materials, is now ready for inspection, and will bo offered wt greatly reduced prices, LORD '& TAYLOR, Grand street, corner of Chrystie. Great Sale of Fancy Goods at H. 8. Fancy Bazaar, owing to the extensive re} connejuence of the recent fire on the p sD this immense stock, embracing workbo mache work, fany, opera glasses. toilet boxes, cases, dressing and shell oreelain and marhle colors, together with the rfumery and sdaps, with an end. for the amusement and instruction wold w out rezard to cost, affor: us to supply themsolves with tiful at less than half of the Rogers’ rs to be made in mises, an opportunity to everything uniqu usual prices IL 8. ROGERS’ Pancy Bazaar, 149 Broadway Manufacturers, Importers of nd m a ar 29. K great inducements to pmr All kinds of windowshades or manufacturing facilities enable have always had, of being the A low mark! Fresh importation of Carpets for ty HIRAM ANDERSON, No, 9 Bewtey. the eet Mion velvet, ‘taposrty, toate three ply and i dous low prices, Randall's Island; aleoa besides four other eo the Shanghae's. a beats Doesticks, Th a thrilling sketch of city life in all ite phe har round.’ Sold at all the news depots and Price three cents; $1 per year to eulscribere. Lerhitcncnitibaet se Ane Biography of William Poole.=wThe Atlas of to-mortow will co Willie Pr le, WF " b city, embellished with wt daguerreotype. vel amour bb letter ¥, newsboys. Green’s Shirt K Store. At- ted to the superior articles in the ge * store, No.1 Astor Hous, The ty of under biefs, gloves, were, we, old otherwire, ported for The prices are moderate, and Ting and summ the assortment unequal Bounty Land—Army Officers, Soldiers, teamsters, naval officers, seamen, marines, navy clerks and flotilla men, (or their surviving widows who served \n any war of the United Sta land warrant for 160 nei All persons dreswing us, receive the proper form of app will ontain their warrants rnoderate charg boncht and sold. L “W ReterenceeUnion Hank, Corn Exchange Bank, alt Bowery Only $3 75 tor Metallic Spring Shank Rootes, mede to order, by A. BAKE: Ano ete doable rote $4 AN madecf ¢ Tre kin, Freneb patent freg wade toe ever, bent