The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1855, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD. FROPRIETOR AND EDITOR, aries 3% CORNER OF KASSAU AND FULTON OFS. Z a FERN ay HERALD. 3 conte por enn, THE WEEKLY HERALD, every ', OB 6 conte par semper ®8 per axniim; the ne edison, perio Great ‘Briistn, or 8 to any part of the Continents both, . a. ‘RTak'Y CORRESPONDENCa, wntatning Vaerally rid for. Ba-O0R FOURIGN ‘aan Rei Eincy Riatacrmy To Beal ALL LRras Ao Packs BO MO TICE taken of anmymons communications, We de not ocean tions rdleded Ms PRINTING areceted with weatnese, Oheapmess cand dee | PED VERTISEMENTS renewed every thoy. ,MUSEMENTS THES EVENING. BROAPWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Fario—Lsor ore Bass. WIRLOS GARDEN, Brosdway~Socko -Kaney—Asmno- peu. SOWFKY THEATRE, Bowery—Tam Fuwice Gawsiar— Yowan. BURTOWS THEATRE. Chambers sirect—Taa Dacicira Gmouny—8Lur Devus—W ante Ove Tuousawo MinurEns— ‘Yuunins ann tis Dinan, WALLACK’S THRATRE, Broa@way—Tas Jeavows Wire— Penrrenion. WOOD'S MINSPRELS, 444 Broa¢way—Rrarorun Pa- semmeanoys. The News. The steamship Atlantic arrived iast evening, with Buropean advives to the 17th ult., ome week later , than those previously received. Yhe news is inte. vesting, but not important. Financial matters were in avery feverish and unsettled state. ‘Weak at 98,” is the latest repert of the ‘price of consols. Cotton continued firm, and an “improvement in breadstufls 4s notived. From ¢he Crimea there ‘is scarcely a word of tte least importance. Omer Pasha bas gained a-victory over the Russiens in Georgia. In the absence of more imposing achieve- ments this has been Joudly extelied by a portion of ‘the press. The Paris Exhibitienclosed on the 15th inst., with great pomp. We give elsewhere a lict ef those Americans who have received testimonials. ‘The delay in the receipt of the Atlantie’s news tended to paralyse-eome bramobes of trade yester- @ay. Cotion, nevertheless, sokl to a fair extent, without material veriation ia prices, which, how" ever, at the close, showed 'the turn of the market gather in favor of purchasers. "The sales embraced about 1,200.2 1,500 bales. iour advanced about 124 cents per barrel for common and medium grades of State brands. “Wheat was cather heavy for all kinds except strictly prime te.choice, of which sales were moderate at unchanged rates. Corn was:firm- er, with sales at $1 05 a $1 06, afloat and delivered. Pork was without change of-moment. Coffee was again firmer, with sales of 1,600 bags Rio at. an ad- wance of about jo. The stock in this market was estimated st about 52,000 bags Rio. Sugars were ako firm, with agood demand for boxes at fali pri- ees. Freights closed firm and with an upward ten- dency in rates for English and Continental ports. ‘The steamship George Lew arrived yesterday from Aspinwall, with more than two millions in wweasure, the California mails-to the 5th inst., and a fall complement of pussengers. She bringe,.9!so, a Sew hours laternews from San Francisco, and late and interesting intelligence from New Granada and the Bouth Pacific. From San Francisco we:hear of ‘the failure of a prominent commercial house en- @aged in the Russian trade. The question of the Gaited States Senstorship wae the theme of discus- sion in political circles. From Panama and Aspin- wall (New Granada) we have files to the 20th ult. Gen. Melo was at “Aspinwall, en route for Greytown, where he will spend his term ef exile, and not in Venesnela, as before. reported. The exports cf the wapublic amount to $11,325,00@ annually. The ex- eettine of Bogota hed annulled the shipping tax. A Tooomotive and tender on tho Panama Railroad we te precipitated into the river, near Panama, on the 2le' ultimo. No lives were lost. The Isthmus tad & eas very dull, rents ley, and the people Deal thy Or wihlos from the Pouth Pacific are—Valparaiso, “Wth; Gelso, 25th; Guayaquil, 270; and Paita, 23th -of QeMaber. The news from Chili is not impor- tant. ‘twenty-two capitalists had subscribed $1040 0%: Lo build @ ra‘lroad from Concepeien to Palcah waco. It was alco proposed to build a go- vernmt wit dockyard and arsena) at . Valparaiso. ‘The pr: wacct for next year’s crope was good, but it qvas & busi lered premature.to speak with certainty. An Ame ticcn carpenter, samed Twentaman, killed allow workman named Lewis, on the 20th of Bep- tember, ii \.aeCispute that erase between them. Tho actdces .mot appear to have been committed with any malic + <Twentaman was. in prison in Valpa- raiso. It wae urged on the Executive to spend 93,200,000 rahe creation of a mole a* Valparaiso. Seven essays of a good order of merit had been sent.in on tine acbject of “ public instruction,” and. @ premium of $1,000 had een awarded for the best to two. Chilean wrothers. Four French war ships had arrived daring the month. In Valparaiso busi- nese had been unusually dull. No transactions of the least importance had trangpired. In cottons, wooliens and liness, the stocks were large, and wales very heavy. Metals in abundanoe. The Lima papers contain nothing of interest. The Religious Liberty biti had been voted down in the Legisisture. A cenacs of the population of Peru was abant.te be taken. The number of vessels at the Chinchas had been unusually amall during the year. Jater accounts from Panama mention a repert of a revolution at Arequipa in favor of Gene- ral Vivanco. Bolivia wae peaceable, and trade was Jooking up at\Yelparsiso. The United {tates steamer Massachusetts, Liet- tant commanding 8. Swertwout, left Acapulco on the Jet alt., for San Juan del Sur, under orders Temp outing the designs of General Walker. It was repo. ted at Aspinwall that te Nicaragua steamers wouk «all at Panama during:the present disturbed sates! afinirs in Nicaragna. In Greta Rica President Mora bad, on the 21th of October, issued ® decree declaring null and of no value tis? pretensions of “usurpers”’ to take posses- wion of any of the territory of the Republic. Costa ‘Rica, bevays, is ready to. defend herself against tres. panes. We hay» news from Buenos Ayres to the 23d of September. On the 28th of Augnst a revolution broke ovwt,ihich resulted in the abdication of Presi- dent Flowes and his ministers. At last accounts or. der jad b cen restored, and business had resumed its usual cour ve. Private advices from Mexico state that proceed inga ,ware to ve instituted against the perties who sold the propeller Benjamin Franklin and her con sort tothe Mexican government, for the recovery of the meney paid by Santa Anna, on the ground of non-defivery of said vessels. The Benjamin Frank Tin left Norfolk not long since for Vera Cruz, pro. bably with the de@gs of fulflligg the contract eaid to have boen made. Our despatches from Washington give a glimpse at the fieldof politics and of the mamceavree of the Wirepullers. The main point is the organization of Abe Howse. Plots and combinations, candidates and anviran'e multiply with astonishing rapidity. The eancuses “tne far have resulted in nothing, save an interchange ¢/ opinions betwoen members. We have by Wlegraph exciting news from Kan- @as. A collieion has Occurred between the free State acd prowla Very men, near Hickory Point. Blood has been sheo’ OM both sides and dwellings given to the flames, ‘He military bas been ordered out and the whole connt.°¥ # in arms. Many famf- Hes were flying into Misso Wi for refuge. It is al- Jeged that in this instance th® free State men were the aggressors. The Board of Councilmen were Yo have arvombleg yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock ; but at that hour, there not being a quorum present, the Board ad journed till Monday evening. published in another cetumn, exhibits some curious developements in reference to an alleged charge of netting fire to a liquor store. Mr. John Beglin and wife have been arrested on suspicion of having per- petvated the offence. Williamsburg, concluded its labors yesterday. a verdict was rendered that the deocased came to his death by being drowned, while laboring undertem- porary absence of mind. cide of Poole, continues to excite an intense interest- Our report of the testimony taken yesterday is given elsewhere. Between Schenectady and Utica there are, it is said, about eight hundred downward bound boats fast. There is'an immense quantity of breadstuifs locked up. The inexorable Jack Frost has anticipated the Canal Commissioners by nearly a week. Congress—The Organization—Plots and Coun- the organization of the House ef Represes- tatives; but there isa remarkeble unanimity of opinion in this fact—that the plets, ceunterplote, schemes and estimates of the va- ‘tious parties and factions iavelved are thick- ening, and that hourly, as the first Mondey in, ‘December draws on apace, theexcitement, the. agony, the “ noise and confusien” are increas-"| ing. This will be an awfal night in Washing. | ton. We dare say there will-be more cauous- ing, more pipe-laying, more ‘debating and spe- cial pleading carried on to-night in Washing- ton, in the Capitol, in the White House, in the hotels, in the boarding houses, and in the oys- ter houses, than on aay similar occasioa since the adoption of the federal censtitution, Who shall be the Speaker ’—whoehall be the Clerk? and, above all, whe shall-be the Printer?—are the momentous issues of -this awful Saturdey night in Washington, sions of guerillas. The three general partiee— neither having a majority—are the democracy, the Know Nothings and the black republicane. But then there are the Northern anti-slavery Know Nothings, the Northern flexible Know Nothings, and the Southern pro-slavery Know Nothings ; and between these divisions the Seward party and the democracy are manwu- vring for the balance of pewer. Greeley is in favor of a fusion betweer the anti-Nebraska Know Nothings and the black republicans ; but the National Era at Washington—the central organ of this zepublican party—is dead set against any fusion with tha Know Notnings. It says ‘Choose ye this-day whom ye will serve, Republicanism or Know Nothingism. You cannot belong to two. political parties.” This warning and challenge betray some dav- ger in regard to the Seward plan of a coalition of his friends with the Northern Know Nothinga. Our report of the Fire Marshal's investigation, The Coroner’s jury in the case of Mr. Neville, of ‘The trial of Louis Baker, charged with the homi- Canal navigation is closed fer the season by ice. Excitement Increases. "We have a variety of reports, rumors and peorlations from Washington concerning It is a triangular fight, with several subdivi- You cannot serve two masters, On the other hand, the Cabinet organ assures us that the democracy will nominate their candidates, stick to them, and virtuously eschew all coalitions with the republicans er Know Nothings, from first to last. If this be se, the question of fusing rests between the Know Nothings and the Seward party. There is, however, still another party in the field, and ihe most numerous, boisterous, anxious aud ac- tive of all the parties concerned. This party is thus described by the Washingion Sentinel:— We have learned that the large cleen of very patriotic, unselfich and disinterested men’ knows ae °“gutsidore,?? are more than ordinarily busy in arranging for the or- ‘zation of Congres ani the distribution of the offices, Fast an thoogh Gougress was wanting in.she requinte ie: Yeltigence for doing vo. This effort, teh has been golug on for some years past, to get up an outeite control over Congress—a control to’ be exercised, tos, by men who, in many instances, have no sort of standing at home or abroad—who could not be elected eonsiables by those who know them beset—is an outrage on Congress andon the constituent body. We believe that the men who engage in this effort are generelly men broken down fn character and fortunes, men who have no particular places of resi- dence, and who consequently are deprived of tho privilege of voting in.any of the State eisctions. They live “about in spots.” They are here today, thevo to-mor- row. When Congress meeta they come fram their wanéer ings, and settle down in the hotels and boarding houses, like @ great swarm of bees. We repeat,.it isan outrage on Congress and on the suffyagans of tile various States of this Union, whovloct. their reprecentatéves. that an out- ride, self-eonstituted, controlling body suould presume to ctrect what Qapgrese’ shall and shall not-do. This pax@y, always fully represented at the gathering of a new Congress, is new quadrupled in its aggregate strength, from the division and subdivision of the chances for the plunder. Hence the extraordinary excitement at Wach- ington, and the busy and anxious consultations od conferences which will come eff there in every available hole and corner to-n‘ght. ficulties. independently of all conglomeratione; and that “then come the Southere Know Notkings, and cry their wares through the market. Whey are ready for a sale to any purchaser, and at almost any price, as they are repudiated by the North- ern wing of the mysterious, who, by a harmo- nious a2d natural uaion with the black repab- licans, hope to organize on the first day of the session, and sweep every office in the field. This, it ie contidently believed, will be the xe- sult of the present strange etate of affairs,” Well, the old Tennessee lady looked on with complacency at the fight between her husband and the bear; and with something of the same equanimity (a8 a balance of power) we await the solution of the squabble. - Tre AMERICAN Panty rw Missovnt AND THER Moastresto~-Too Mucu axp Nor Qvete Exoven.~- The American State Council of Missouri have published a long address, re-aflirming the Philadelphia National Platform, insluding the 12th section, and quoting largely from Lord Jobn Russell and other shining lights of the Britieh Parliament, to show that the only way to deal with the awfal old Pope of Rome is to ake the bull by the horns and bind him fast It is also proved by ciphering that ualess aome- thing is done to put down foreign influence in these United States, the foreigners will hold the popular majority in the country over the natives, in 1870; in which event there te no tell- ing the consequences. This is a somewhat yio- lent stretch of the imagination, to be eure, though it is an unquestionable fact that the fo- reign element in our political elections has been used and abused by “venal politicians” to such an extent as to call for some wholesome and general reform. This reform might be, in a great degree, achieved in a jadicious and uniform modifica tion of our neturalization lawe; but here the question arises, does this power of modification rest with the States or with Congress? In many of the States, they have, by State legislation, reduced the five years naturalization required by Congress, and have admitted aliens to the right of enffrage apon shorter terms of residence in the country. Bo far, too, bas the sxthori- A correspondent of the Charleston Standaré mekes short work of #31 these inexplicable dif- He says that the democrats will act appertaining to State sovereignty and State rights, that we believe it is now gene- rally admitted that Congress cannot interfere im the premises, Touching, therefore, the amendment of the naturalization laws —~espe- cially im reference to the extension of the alien’s residence here before he is admitted to vote in our political elections—the Ameri- can party should decide as soon as convenient | whether they propose to accomplish it by Con- grersional or State legislation. This is a nice question, and the difficulties invelved in its solution manifestly suggest the impossibility of disturbing our neturalization iaws for some years yet to come. Still, it is proper that, ae foon as convenient, the country should be in- formed of the mode and the jurisdiction whisb he American party intend to omploy in reme- dying this evil, of which they complain, Again: The State Council of Missouri ‘hold on to the rigid exclusion of eliens and Oatho- lies from office, in contravention of the spirit of that cleave of the constitation touching “religions tests;” of that clause which pro- vides for the citizenizing of aliens; of that clause which provides that taxation and repre- sentation shall go together; and of that clause which prevides the term of citizenship for Senators end Representatives in Congress. In Lonisiana, however, we find native Catholics admitted into the American party; and in Minnesota aliens thatare not Cathelics are re- ported to be acceptable members. "Upon these issues, therefore, of Catholics and aliens, the next National Council-of the American party should lay down some uniform principle of action, or their doctrines of exclusion of par- ticular classes, here and there, will amount to nothing but disorderly agitations and popular excitements, Yet again: In Virginia the Order have vir- tually abolished the secret ceuncil and the taken to the same end. It should be a leading object of the National Council of February to determine how far the secret peculiarities of the Order chall be retained, and to what ex- tent they shall be abolished. This business settled, and those other matters of which we have been speaking, the great and important duty next recurs of defining the principles of the national American party in reference to the practical business of the domestic and foreign policy of the government at Washing- ton; for in the campaign of 56 the election will turn upon the business questions of the day, as connected with the duties-of the next ad- thinistration. The American party have done a good na- tional piece of work in breeking the backbone of the Seward abolition alliance; but they will need a broader platform thav that of Philadel- phia, and a wider margin for reinforcements than that of Missouri Stete Council, to cope with the spoils democracy for the Presidency. Acapemy or Musio—A Dzsur.—The “ Prophet’? was given at the Academy lastevening, to fair house; but the especial interest of the night was the début of Mme. Patania, as Bertha, vice Miss Hensler, who has gone to Thiladelphia to coneertise. The role of Bertha is not a fuir test of criticism; there 42 not much of it, but whet there is is difficult and not effective, Mme. Patenia seemed very much frightened, and did not “ develope’? sufficiently to enable us to judge finally of the quality of her-voice. It seems to be sweet and clear, but not vola- minous. ‘Her duet with La Grange, in the firet act, was nicely executed, as well as parts “of the music in the third. We have nodoubt that Mme. Patania will be found quite competent for the requirements of the position which she has assumed. At the Academy La Grange was very fine Inst night. Her acting in the cathedral scene displayed a degree of power and pathos of which we had before thought this artist incapable. ‘This evening the ‘Prophet’ will be given for the last time, at reduced prices, It is worth w dollar to see La Grange in the third act, without anything else, Apropos of the opera, wehave been highly delighted with some pastille sketche# of the principal artists, done by Mr. G. B. Petania, Although.merely rough sketches, they are capital. We saw them in Goupil’s window, and presume they are there yet. The Vacant Judgeship in the Supreme Court. We understand that Gov. Clark, acting under the advice of the Attorney General, and other eminent legal telent, has issued bis commission appoin:ing Judge Cowles to fill the vacancy caused by the decease of Robert Hi. Morris, It will be recollected that at our ast election three candidates were in nomination for this office, of whom Henry K. Davies received the largest number of votes, and it was generally supposed and conceded that he would succeed to the vacancy. Smee the election, on more mature consideration, election of Judges the Governor has the power of ap- pointment, To illustrate the fallaey of the reasoning of those who advocate Mr. Davies’ claims, a case has been proposed by a Chief Justice of one of our city courts:—Suppose Judge Morris had deceased on the eve of election day, and only three mon knew of it, and on the election day they alone had cast their votes for one man, would he have been elected? When the constitution declares that any vacancy oc: surring in the Supreme Court bench shall be dilled at the ensuing electiaa, does it not intend that the election shall be conducted under stetutory regulations? As the matter stands, Mr. Davies, though chosen, is net elected, andas the State canvassers will not count the votes, there will be no remedy for him at law, for he eould not bring = quo tho certificate of the canvasseri Marine Affairs. Monars, Geo. Page & Oo., of Keyport, N. J., have Jately built tog boat, with apparatus for wrecking pur- poses on a principle which wil) inaugurate a new ere in he. manner of raising sunken vessels and their cargoes, fine is called the James Gay, and is now lying at the dock ot, Mersrs. Pease & Murphy, head of Cherry street, Kast river. .Tke boat is intended for the Potomac river, and fw worthy a visit from ou: merchante and others, Li\uncnw, Nov. 27, from the yard of Gildersleeve & Sep, Portland, Ct., a fine sbarp bark of 600 tona, belong- ing to Wakeran, Dimon & Co., of this city, and is in- tende.! for foreign trede. hie is the second vessel Jauneled thio season from the same yard, and does credit to the wel] established reputation of the buikiers. She is to be ca Ded§s. Godfrey, after one of the owners, Jona. Godtrey, Esq.,Southport, Ct. Launay or poe Usrrep Stages Steaw Pmcare Mnewn- soTA.— ine. Union states that thin mugniticent specimen cf naval anchitecture will be leancbed from Washington Navy Yaedi to-day, about noon, provided the wind and tide are fagorable. Our BiaBanelro Correspondence. Rio Jasauno, Oot. 22, 1955. State of the Coffee Trade—Stagnation in Business—Coat Serpey Orders, de, Tho new crop of coffee, which Is not of the best quality, but of an average yield, oames to market very sparingly, and the price demanded is 50 exorbitant that not # vos- col for Eurepe is taking & cago, but ai! leaving ia ballast. Not a veesel loading for New York, and only three for Raltrmore, with half a cargo wach. Business never doller, and ao freights offering. The vessels loading will take only 1¢,000 bags. The government have commniselone’ ooaat eu: officers, to proceed along the coaxt, to report the faciti- ties et all the ports for the constrnction of docks, dock ords, and sreenals. From the well known desire the Lanperar hes of becoming the head of an eficieat navy, doubtless before many years the marine of Brazil wii be powerful. , ‘the portda healthy, and the political affairs of the ery {re quiet and satisinctory. Couwct Calendsr—This Day. Scrnewr Covat—dientral Term.—Adjourned to Monday, Dee a, a Sovelock P.M.) to examine applicants for ad- pissien to the Bar. Wh! then acjonrn to the 10th Dee.; then to the 17th Deo.; the to the 16th Dec., when arga- ment will be beard in the nt,)ttor of the new reservoir and inthe master of the Joseph Walker, The calendar will not be called again, Strmon COURT. Motions, dark lantern. In other States steps have been | thoxe who ought to be well informedin canstitutional and statutory construction are of the opintan that there was no office to be filled by the people, and that until another warranto without first obtaining BY ELECTRIC ANO PRINTING TELEGRAPRS, CIVIL WAR IN KANSAS TERRITORY, REVOLUTION IN BUENOS AYRES. Closing of the New York Camals by lee. Immense Quantities of Breadstails Frozen In, &e., seteirnts Exciting News from Kansas. COLLISON BETWEEN THE FREE STATE AND PRO- BLAVERY SETTLERS- BLOODSHED AND HOUSE- BURNING—THE MILITARY CALLED OUT, ETC. Sr. Louis, Nov. 30, 1855. ‘We have accounts from Independence to-day, stating that three armed free Statesmen bad attempted to drive Mr. Goleman, a pro-slavery settler, from his claim mear Hickory Foint. Mr. Coleman killed one of his as- rajlants, when s mob gathered to either drive him ard other settlers off, and then burned down their houses. The ringleader in this affair was arrested by Marshal Jomes, and taken to Lecompton. Gover. nor Shannon has called out the militia, Many citizens from Independence, Weston and St Josephs, have gone to offer their services to the Governor to restore or- der. The people of Lawrence are in arms, and have five pieeos of artillery. “Anumber of houses have been burnt in Douglas county, and several famitien driven to Miasou- rifor réfuge. The'law and order people of the Territory are rallying in large numbeggto assist the Sheriff in the execution of the laws. fixteen houses were burned at Hickory Point, and several of ita citizens were missing. &e., do. Affairs at the National Capital. MOVEMENTS OF THE POLITICIANS—-THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS LAST NIGHT—NO OCOALESCING THOUGHT OF—THE KNOW NOTHINGS ON THEIR OWN HOOK— PLOTTINGS OF THE REPUBLICANS—THE PRESI- DENT'S MEBKAGE NOT TO BE PRINTED UNTIL 80 ORDERED BY CONGRESS, ETC. Wastuncrton, Nov. 30, 1855. ‘Tne noire and excitement increase in our city asthe members arrive, and to-night it is difficult to hear your- self speak in either of the hotels. ‘The democratic caucus was largely attended last night, and it was agreed to nominate a full ticket and stand by it to the last. If an unobjectionable candidate for Speaker be presented by them, it is calculated that he may possibly be elected by fragments from the other parties, should those parties fail to fraterntze, The demo- crata meet again to-morrow night in the Oapitol, where the names of Orr, Cobb, Richardson, and Jones of Ten- nessee, will be offered, from which to make a selection. Tam inclined to think the contest is between Orr and Jones. Colenel Forney desires and may receive a compli- mentary nomination for Clerk, No naames were men- tioned for the eubordinate positions, The Know Nothings are very much distracted, and their caucus called for to-night is again postponed for to-morrow, Haven, of New xork, Fuller, of Pennaylva- nia, and Marshall, of Kentucky, divide the forces pretty equally for the Speakersbip; and Fuller and Marshall being still absent, their friends are staving off proceed- They declare, however, their fixed determination full ticket of ‘* national Americans.’’ Republicaniam fs all activity, and the great number of new members present exhibit # wonderful eagerness to strike. Their impatience under @ few hours delay ix amusing. Not so with the old stagers. They are cool and collected, and manage the wires with consummate skill ane adrottness. Wade, of Ohio, Geyer, of Missouri, and Matterson, of New York, work in the lead. A council of war was called to-night, in Republican Hall, to determine the details of and prepare for the conflict. I find the Eastern and Northwestern men are determined on a no- mination for Speaker, while the middle section are op- posed to one. They expect the assistance of some bolting democrats; but they say our candidate must not be the nominee of an opposite party, if we would secure thir bolting vote. The New York and New Jersey members are oppored toa caucus nomination, and the above is the reason assigned. It is, however, agreed that, under no circumstances will the republican party supporta Nebraska man. They will lose the organization first. Campbell. of Ohie, is to-night the strong man with the republicans. He carries the Ohio delegation, most of the New Yorkers, ard has a large interest in the Weet. One of the New York republican leaders sweara that he will support Cobb or Orr before he wil! touch Haven or Mar- shall, nor did he suppose Fuller, of Pa., was much better. Thus it appears that we are Ukely to have three dis- tinct tickets in the field, and if so you may look for the organization of Congress when you see it. Horace Gree- ley ishere, like a spirit of darkness, hovering over the interests of abolitionism. Tam authorized by President Pierce to say that his Meveage will not be printed until ordered to be printed by Congress. He considers the eustom of printing the Mes- sage before it goes into Congress as radically wrong. ‘The democrats to-morrow evening will consider and probably adopt two resolutions—one endorsing the Ne braska issues, and the other repudiating Know Nothing ism. Both resolutions will be opposed as impolite. E. RUMORED UNION WITH THE “TWELFTM SHCTION’ MEN—REEDER AND WHITYIELD—ARRIV ALS, ETC. Wasuixotor, Nov. 30, 1855. in the city, end are marshalling their hosts for the con- teston Monday. Greeley arrived this evening, which will stimulate them to action. Thurlow Weed also arrived this evening, but where he will turn up is not now defi- nitfvely settled. There are rumors of caucuses being held in different parts of the city, of every #tripe imaginable, but no party will make nominations, The ‘twelfth seciiom’” men re- they do they will be bound to support the caucus no- minee, whatever his views may be on the slavery ques- tion. Col. Greene’s missfon here has a twofold aspect. The first 1 mentioned in my last despatch; the other is to ex. amine the message, which he has done, and, I under. stand, pronounced it just the thing for the times, Gov. Reeder arrived this evening, and the contest wil how commence between his and Gen, Whitfield’s friends. It is the general impression among members now here that neither will be admitted—Congresa referring it back to the people of Kansas for them to decide. The arrival of the cars this evening brought a large accession of Senators and members, and the principal hotela are nestly full. Willard’s, capable of accommo dating six hundred, has but few rooms left. Boteler has not withdrawn as candidate for Clerk, ax some correspondents assert. Tam informed by a gentleman who just left the repub- jican caucus at ten o'clock, that there is a strong proba- bility that the republicans will unite with the ‘Twelfth fection’ men, and organise the House their own way. Even Giddings, of Obio, says he will do anything that will kill off the present administration, for at their door he Jayeall tne excitement and agitation of the slavery question, which is now convulsing the country. D. PROMINENT CANDIDATES FOR THE SPRAKERSUIP Wasunwotow, Noy. 30, 1855. * No prospect of an early organization. Fuller ant Mershall are the favorites of the Know Nothings, Campbell f# the favorite of the black republicans, and Cobb, Richardson and Orr are the favorites of the demo- crate. Lots of fun ahead. 8. CONDITION OF JUDGE DOUGLAS—DISMIASAL OF MIN- ISTER MARCOLRETA, ETO. Wasniveton, Nov. 30, 1855. Mr. Allen, of Tlinois, says he was in the sick chamber of Judge Douglas, at Terre Haute, on Tuesday last, and found hem convalescent. The Judge expressed the opinion that he wauld be able to be in Washington about the Ist ef Janvary. Mr, Marcoleta, the Nicaragua Minister, has been dis- missed by kia own government. The question of the payment of the three million dollars of drafts drawn by Santa Anna will, according to pracent prospects, be reterred to the Senate. Hedhe tide rerves, the steam frigate Minnesota wil! be Jauodiwd to morrow at the Washington Navy Yard. Large Exports of Brendastuff to Great Britain. Barron, Nov. 90, 1956, ‘There have barn large foreign exports of breadstuifs from here this wee.', mestly to Great Bettain, including 95,500 Dble. of fours 24,189 busbele of wheat, and 9,156 bushele of corn. EXCITING TIMES ANEAD—THE REPUBLICAN CAUCUS— The republicans J understand are closetdd somewhere fuse to go into caucus with the republicans, knowing if WEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1. 1856. ty of this State legislation been recognized as} TBE LATEST BEWS. Bewe from Baenos Ayres. A POLITIOAL REVOLUFION—ABDICATION OF PRESI- DEN? PLORWS AND HIS MINISTERE. wre: Paovincurown, Nov. 30, 1856. ‘The bark Lucia Maria arrived here to-day from Buenos Ayzes, with dates te September 23. She is bonnd for Kalew. The darks Gipsey, frem New York, arrived at Buenos Ayres September 2, and the Hannibal, from the same place, September 16. ‘ The captain of the Lucia Maria reports that areyolution broke out im Buenos Ayres, on the 28th of August, agninst Generel Flores, the legal President, and his min- isters, which resulted in their resignation. The Presi- dent of the Senate became the President of the Republic, in conformity with the constitution, until » new election was held, which would take place in March next. ‘The Brazilian troops stationed in Buenos Ayres for the protection of the legal government were quiet spectators the passing scenes, and remained perfectly neutral on ‘the occasion. Buriness was completely paralysed for some fourteen days, When the Lucia Maria left, tranquillity had been restored. From Boston, THE GROCERS’ BANK— HEAVY ROBBERY OF JEWELRY. Bosrox, Nov. 90, 1855. An injunction was put on the Grocers’ Bank at 9 o’clock ‘The other banks refuse to take their Ita waid there is an over-issue of bills by the Cashier, Piny EK. Kingman. The injunction is laid until this morning. bills. December 4. An over issue of bille by the bank, to the amount of $106,000, has been discovered by the Bank Commisaioners, who continued hard at work in the investigation. There ia seme panic about the matter, but the general im- pression seems to be that the bank will pay all its lia. bilities and wind up. During Wednesday night or yesterday the store of Charles M, Paine, optician and jeweller, was robbed of property to the value of $6,000. Fire at Hast Haddam, Conn, Mippretowy, Noy. 30, 1855. A fire broke out in East Haddam at 3 o’clock this morn- ing, oceasioned by the bursting of a eamphene lamp. ‘The large brick block, occupied by Julius B. Ackerly as a dry goods and grocery store, and a dwelling house adjoin- ing, were totally destroyed. The East Haddam Hotel The loss is estimated at about D. B. Warner was was on fire several times, $10,000; insurance not ascertained. the principal owner of the property. Thanksgiving in Kentucky. Louvitix, Nov. 20, 1856. suspended. @he Canals Closed by Ice. Aunany, Nov. 30, 1855. as nearly to touch each other for the whole distance. Auany, Nov. 30—Evening. about 800 boats bound down, and all fast in the ice. Unica, Nov. 30—Evening. Onwego. Borvato, Nov, 80, 1855. the wind west. Markets. PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. Pitapeema, Nov. 30, 1855, Stocks firm, Pennsylvenia State 6's, 8314; 12%; Femprylvania Railroad, 4234. PHILADELPHIA IRON MARKET. Pamanetraia, Nov, 80, 1855. ing the past week. 4,600 tons of Nos. 2 an deli No. 8. considerable inquiry. Atnayy, S Flour, wheat, and corn dull. v. 80-6 P. M. Sales 100 bbis., at 40c. Our Washington Correspondence. Wasmincron, Nov. 29, 1865. Mélange of Members at the National—Candidates for Speaker —Ceneral Cullom Caurussing. Speaker. not vate for Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, free soiler. others. be untied on for Clerk of the House. man, who will previously be named in cancas, tish Minister, he correspondence will be very rich. The argument in the case ot the armed bri the case submitted to the Court. Judge Gilebrist, and underneath, “ Republical Civilibueque.”” Fepublic aud ita citizens.) Col. Weiler, of Cal., has brought with him a magnifi California to General Rusk, o! contains a most beautiful opens aud displays four aprendid 9 Soe by « glass case, Senator Donglas is still reported to be vi emorrhage of the throat, produced by « bronebial affec as doubtful Gov. Wire is here -rolling with the democratic wi of the hards and Sou conservatives. want to get out before their house tumbles ir. The bards and Southern Know Nothings hold a caucus to-night. A few old line whigs bave been to attend. I think it is clear that servative party will prevail. K. Anniversary of the St, Andrew’s Society. SENTIMENTS, ETC., ETC. The ninety-ninth anniversary of the Bt, Andrews So- ciety wan celebrated Inst night at the Metropolitan Hotel with a sumptuous dinner. about two hundred rat down toa table loaded with al the Iuxuries and delicacion of the meason. Mr. Norril, benevolent societies of the city. The tables were deco- rated with the ost beautifal and gorgeous gestive of incilents in the Seottish perth om with great taste by the Messrs. Leland, who showed by the feart they prepared that they intended to pre serve their reputation for providing good dinners, After the cloth was removed the PamDENT rove and pote as follows :— Before entering upon the accustomed business of the evening, I beg leave to return you my sincere thanks for the high honor you have conferrea upon me by re-elect. ing me to the office of President for another year. ailow me te offer you my congratulation op the retarn of our tame honored anviversary, # day which bring» agreeable reminiscences 10 mind of hg 4 gone by, which brings w recollections of our native land, recollections which al, Seatchmen fondly indulge in, for however high they may attain in the land of their adop‘ion, on St. Andrew's Day they will not ceare to remember’ the soot where they were born with feelings of veneration It {a well knows to you that the main object of the association to which wo belong, and which is the vie occasion ot this sociable purely charitable, and whi) by dong all in our have at the same lime been enabled to preset ‘tact the funds of the roclety on Landed Gown by our predecessors, and ye Thanksgiving was generally observed here. There was servico in all the churches, and business was entirely ‘The weather is eold and clear. The thermometer, at 6 o'clock this morning, stood at 2 degrees ubove zero. Yesterday a large number of boats were lying stili between Herkimer and St. Johnsvilie. They wore 0 close ‘The eanal may be considered as closed. An attempt was made yesterday by an upward bound boat to break through, but after fereing its way through the ive for seven miles from Schenectady, the boat returned, Be- tween Schenectady and Utica, it is estimated, there are Nearly athonsand boats, bound Eastward, are between here and Little Falls, and the condition of the canal is such that the chances of their getting through are doubt- ful. Most of the boats arriving from the West are from ‘The weather here this morning is moderately cool, aud Railrond, 4435; Long Island Railroad, 124; Morris Canal, There bas beem but few transactions = iron dur- 3, Or future very, were sold on private terms; 800 tons for imme- diate use brought $28 for No. 1, $26 for No. 2, and $24 for Bars, nails, and sheet plate have been in mode- rate request, at former rates. For rails there has been Barley—Sales of 2,500 bushels Jeflerson county, on private terms. Whiskey— Clerk—Interesting Correspondence Between Marcy and Orampton—Case of the brig Genera Armsrong—Seal of Court of Claims—A Gold- Headed Cane for Gen. Rusk—Senator Douglas—Gov. Wise, de.— Nearly all the Western and Southern delegations have arrived, and a great mélange was hold to-day at the Na- tional ‘There are ail sorts of combinations forming, but, so far, every thing fs afloat, and laying about loore, It seems to be conceded that » Southern man will be elected Banks, ot Massachusetts, (Know Nothing de- mocrat,) is spoken favorably of, Havens, of New York, (Filmore whig,) bas no chances. The Southern men will Mg Richardson, of Diinois, has declined te come into the rincg Mr. Howell Cobb, of Georgis, is also spoken of, with General Culiom, ex-member from Tennessee, seems to Ibis proposed to offer @ resolution to go into the election of Clerk first, 80 as to relieve Col, Forney at once, A test vote of the strength of all parties will then be taken, after which the Southern and Northern conservatives will unite on their All the correspondence between the Secretary of State and Mr. Crampton, the British Minister, in relation to the recent violation of our neutrality laws, will accompa- ny the 'resident’s message. It is naid Mr. Crampton pal- liates his offence by charging that our goveroment has es Russian privateers to be fitted out in New ‘ork. Mr. bees 4 replies by I wadg brick at the Bri- General Armstrong, was resumed and concluded yesterday, and The Court of Claims has adopted a seal, designed by It is an cagle in the centre of the shiold of the Union, with the werds “Court of Claims”? above, (For the cont gold-headed cane, asa amen from the citizens of Texan. The top of the cane stone a quartz, which ns of gold dust, The cave is said tobe worth iD with tion of some years’ standing. Hin friends here consider his situation so critical that his resovery is looked upon n administration men are leaning over to the bards, and vate ited je great Union con- DINNER AT THE METROPOLITAN—SPEECHES AND At 8 o'clock a company of the President of the Society, presided, having upon his right and left the representatives of the various other have rendered assistance whenever called ‘the peer and destitute. Notwithstanding Tin ataeat desire have to take care of thems! ito be feared that the demaods on our funds must lacrease pe Tp po Those I portage me aa e fellow eltizens of the nceessity of increasing ber of our members, by inducing all our country men to j: with us in krwarding the benevolent work we have in hand. The reports of your managers, ror and, Secretary afford you ample details of the important du- ties which they bw ft . will be unnecestary for me to take up your time by » repetition of these. ‘I will only state that the beneficiaries of” your scciety last numbered 426, each of which received astis’ance four times. And now, be ger ad ‘men, raid the President, iv conclusion, whi fal that we have endeavored to do something to promote the charitable purpose of our association, let us revert, to the honered land of our fathers for a single moment. The gigantic struggle still goes on, and many 4 gallant Sevichman has fallen, and raany a Seotch house, from the bumble cottage to the lord!y castle, has been rendered desolate; but it is gratifying to kuow that Great Britain is oe a to protect the weak against the strong, driving back the inroads of barbari«m and defending the liberties and civihzetion of Europe. How far our country bas dove this it is not for na to say—let us that their efforts will be crowned with auccoss, and a glorioux peace will eventually be restored to. our banzers. 1 will give you the first regular toast— “The day and all who honor it,”’—‘‘Auld lang syne’? by- the band. “The land of cakes."’—To the second regular toast, Mr. W. Clirebugh responded with « song. The third regular toast, “The land we live in,’ was received with an enthusiastic response from the whole company, and when the applaure subsided— The fourth was given as followa—‘ The Queen,”’ which ‘was followed by three cheers and the national anthem, “God Save the Queen ” which was sung by Mr. Frazer, all present joining in the chorus. : e next was—' The l’resident of the Unired Statos,’” which was greeted with three times three; after which Colonel Maxwell sang. “Hail, Columbia,” all the oom- ‘ing in the chorus. t 1oast—'‘ Wallace and Bruce—names dear to Sectland and to Libert,,’’ was Bren ie. band play’ Mr. Frazer ent #01 “Scots wha hae,” uiter’ which, the company with « fine old Scotch song. ‘The seventh regular toast was announced as follows:— “The Parish :chools of Scotland—the modest but eitieiont. sources ot her moral aod intellectual distingtion. ”? Mr. McCoskxy responded to this, with the jovial, jolly, rollicking Beoteh song called “Sue will We Yet.” - The Hepresentatives of the British Government in thia coun Sg Mr. kuvam, the Britien Vie Consul, returned his thanks for the honor conferred on the repreventatives of Great Britain in the United States. ‘The PRespest announced the ninth regular toast ax. follows, which was received with three cheers:— Our Native and Adopted Countrler—may thelr Simvdahly ip perpetval.”’ Mr. Hace sang—'Woodman, Spare eon ‘the tenth regular toast was ‘Our sister charita societies and our honored guests who represent them,!’” and was responded to by Mr. YouxG, President of the St, George's Society—Gen- tlemen, in the name of the society which I roy t, T returm you my thanks. I risefwith embarrasment, because 1 Fee your souls are to music, and speech age not the honor of the evening. Again I thank you for honor you have done St. George, who feels at home b; ron gaint. 1 cannot but the presence of your lect how twelve mon’ go, Alma and Inkermann were alluded to, and the Highland Brigade was toasted inm variety ofshapes, I hold, and I thipk you will agree with me, that the men who have su the Crimea, have done #0 nobly in that land. HowSWobly your country- men have #uffered I need not inform ‘you, but I re- member that when @ grest work was tobe ‘performed the Highland Brigade was called upon. | congratulate you upon being assembled here in numbersso large to oe- Jebrate that great natal day of your conotry. 1, as an Engivhman, and “my ‘sount-ymev, are deeply indebted to you. Gentlemen I con‘ess thet no longer ago than yesterday, when I found one of my cbil- dren reading a vewspaper and another reading & 2 novels, I coukd not but recokiect how evil was mingled with good—how the evils of to-day were associated with the virtues of yesterday. I can do no more then compliment thé literature of xectland. I give you “Scottish literature. Its nationality makes it the pride of Scotland; its humanity endears it to the work’? Drank with all the hozora, Mr. Savart, of the Friendly Sons of St, Patrick—Mr. ey : Rpt tate od time T have the honor te meet with the sons of St. Andrew. Last evening | got a and, upon opening it this morning, I found ft cankataed the heart of Erin. It asked me to represent St, Petrick . I only, wish that St. Patrick, instead of myvelf, waa here to greet you to-night. 1 am not a rey itive elected. by ‘the people, but by the Hresident. All people have their nocieties—the Germans, the Italians, tne French, the Canadians, the New snglanders and s. are generally known by the company tl keep: and, if it is known that J am the po pany of the sainte here to-night, my name will down. (Laughter and applause.) Irtand a chance election to President of my society, and my presenve hore among Fo many saints will be enough to elect me. Gen- ilemen, you have a good President. (Applause.) You have kept him in office till the hair is of hishead. (Laughver.) Thope you will keep him in office fill bis baie grows again. ll I hope to sit beside him the pext twelve months. ‘He is un honor te youe society. So long as these societies are non-political they should be npianded to the echo. J propose the fliow~ ing toast:—"* Britain—The guardian angel of the Jilerties of Europe, and the vanguard of civilization in the O14 World.” ‘(Drank wits applause. Mr. Mites, of the St, David's Society, also repliq. He said there were numerous reasons why the of Wales and Scotland should sympathize with other. They are of the sume race, and in many respects thér bis- tories were similar, He concluded byjgiving the folowii sentiment ;— “‘ ihe sons of St. Andrew of St. Get Patrick, of St. Nicholas, of St. Denis, of St. David,o than aud all other pencefully inclined sainte—ma; constitute themselves into a court of humanity Sr the trial of offenders against the peace of nations—ma; eash offender be doomed to pars an evening at tuo hosptable beard of Scotchmen, and learn the grand lessot that hospitality is the most effectual way to conjuer au! foes, and that the widest breaches =e, be healed by ilittle Gentevelt, and that imaginary ditferar ces vanideway into smoke.” (Drank with loud applause.) Mr. Gannigur see on bebalf of the German Saiety. He complimented his sister societies on the hale which they had reached, and the great deal o| aa which they had accomplished. Too much could mt be said in praise of them and all he could say wont not fully express bis sense of their great merits. I was their duty to relieve the distreseed, and they did to to the full extent of their m . It was @ gloriouashar~ acteristic of the age in which we live to find me in- creasing the number of charitable ins/itutions, ed it was a glorious earnest of the foture. He eoneludedwith the following reptiment:—“The good time coming, yhem the sisterhood ot our societies shall be replaced by ¢uni+ ly recognized brotherhood of mankind.’” Mr. Leveveree replied on behalf of the St. Niaolas Society. He commenced by ail thistle inserted in the Jefferson endeavored to bave States, but having fatbd im national arms of the United this, it thould be the endeavor of all Americans t put in practice the motto of the St. Andrew's Bae Heve the distressed.” The «| #peak of the literature, the history, and the acheve- ments of the Scotch people tu the walks of science and art. Scotland had occupied a high position in the his tory of the world, and her past was full of gioious memories. Her martial renown was not excelled byzhat of any other land, and it was well sustained by her kave fons who are now fighting in the Crimea. Whereve the brunt of the battlo is flercest, there they sre found. He gava in conclusion this sentiment:—" sons of Scotland—their memoriea and as ow as is her fame.” Mr. Grows W. Boxsxy returned his thanks on bal! of the New England Society. It was, he enid, an aussie- tion composed of all classes and people, and, like the Corinthian braae, they considered the cowposition tore valuable than the orto (Iaughter.) New had received many valuable additions to her population from Scotiand, and among these he would mentiot a4 one of the noblest specimens, James Sutherland, of New Hamysbire. He closed with the following toast:—(Cha- ort an noblest attribute of humanity, the comnom object and bond of union of ou iter societion,’’ ir. Cammnon, of Canada, made a few remarks on behalf of the St. Audrew's Society there. can al Bonini thee ‘to their lund, whatever quarter of the world thelr lot ‘be cast, aud depe- cated such » thing asa war between Great Pritain and the United States. The eleventh regular toast was ‘Honest men and bon- ny lasses." Mr. Maxwell responded with an appropriate s0ng—''Here’s @ health to al! good lassen,” st toast was then given—“May care and trouble jab, and mirth and joy be wi’ us a’.”’ - ong MeCoskey sang ‘Here's to the land of bonnets Several volunteer toasts were given and speeches atter which the company dispersed, evidently wel plea ve With the manner in which they had spent the evening. spoke of the \eve Coroner's Inquests, THE ALLEGED POISONING CASE. Coroner Gamble held an inquest yesterday, upon the body of Mixs Margaret Barrister, the young woman who died suddenly at Bellevue Hospital on Wednesday night, and in regard te whose death suspicion was ports pd Upon & young man to whom she was engaged, and wi it was thought, had pofsoned her. ay Ieyentignint showed the suspicions to be entirely groundless. Tho Geceased had complained for some time previous, of s Gisense in the chest, and a mortem examinati with other proof, showed eleahy that ir was thie th aueed her death, and the rendered ju ‘death from pneumonia,” The deonanca was eae city, 17 years of oge, and resided in Forty treet, Te Srawexe Case at Betueven Hoxrrat.—Coroner Gamble held an inquest yesterday, at Bellevae H ospital, upon the body of John Bridgeman, the murse who wat stabbed a short time since while on daty at the above hospital, diedon Thursday from the effects of the wound. The following verdict was rendered by the jury;—That deceased came to his death by stabs with a & in the hands of Edward Corman; further we are of the opiniom that said Gorman was at the time laboring under tem> porary foranity. Gorman, who was under arrest, wae held to await the action of the Grand Jory. The de- ceased Was @ native of ireland, 63 yoars of age. Kn1ep FY A Biast.—Coroner Gamble held an inqnest yesterday at Bellevue Hospital, upon the body of Kaward Kernan, a native of Ireland. 26 years of age, who died from injuries received on the 16th of November, by the premature discharge of a biast, which he wet preparing im Fifty-fret street, near Fourth avenue. Corover’s jury rendered a verdict ot accidental death. Pavar Fart on Simproany.—Coroner O'Donnell held af inqueet yerterday, upon the body of Nicholas Wi a German sailor, 18 years of age, who wan accidentally kil'ed on Thursday evening, having fallen trom the npper deck to the hold of the bark Oldenberg, lyine at pier «9 North river, A verdict of accidental death was reader xd by the jury: native