The New York Herald Newspaper, January 4, 1856, Page 8

r 8 AFFAIRS IN EUROPE. Our London, Paris and Vienna Correspondence, be. &., bh. Our London Correspondence. Loxpon, Dee. 14, 1865. The Capitulation of Kars—Another Defeat of the Russians in the Crimea—The Enemies of Democratic Ideas in Eng- dand Anxious to Putan End to the War—The London Times Reading a Sharp Lesson to Prince Albert—Ameri- can Prociivities of Punch—The Currency—Mr. Buchanan and the English Public—The Presidential Election, dv. ‘Tho last ovent of the Eastern campaign is a victory for Russia, Kars, a city in Asiatic Turkey, long besieged by the Russian army of the Caucasus, aad which was only Aately repulsed, has fallen a’ Inst into the hands of the besiegers, A success of some kind waa sadiy wanted to relieve the discouragement that had taken possession of the friends of Russia, w20 were natacally dispirited by the long, uninterrupted succession cf disasters which had befallen the Russian arm in every quarter alike. The capture of Kars, though a satisfaction to the victors, is of no great moment, for any advance into the heart of Turkey is outof the question. [t was supposed that Omer Pasha would effect s diversion and succeed im say- ing Kars; but, though succcssful in his first reacontres with the enemy, he failed to accomplish his main object. ‘What he is about we are leit to conjecture, for latterly he seems to have made no progress. In the Crimea it appears the Russians do not intend to let the Allies doze the winter away in pleasant idleness, for the lact news brings the unexpected fact of an attuck in some force upon the outposts of the French army. ‘There was nothing gained cr lost of consequence on either cide, but it is clear that Gortechakoff means to keep his men up to their work, and the Allies will be obliged to sleep in their haroess. Rumors of peace are still flying about, but they have lost their charm on ’Change already. As I said last week, great efforts are making by ‘he ‘rieads of the monarchi- cal principle, in England and out of it, to put an end to this waz, which, it is feared will only end ic the farther developement of democratic idene. This 18 very likely, in- deed; but stopping the war st che present crisis is not soeasy @ matter as Giplomativts may fancy. The people of England take @ deep interest in its continuance, and they will never quietly ecyviesoe in its termination but by the abject humiliation of Russia. The Prime Minister knows this, and ix rejoiced at it, for it is his personal wish to go cn, ashe dasires to inflich @ heavy blow on Russian aggrandizement {' i< very important to kn wiaat are the views of the Fyench Kmpero: on this v point, for if he does nov cide with Lord Palmerston in his war policy, it is evident hostilities must soon cease, The war i: uot 50 geaersl!y pojaiar in Prance as it isin England, fur Frecch intere *) ave far less seriously in- volved. It is a great matter for Eoglaad to prevent Russia advancing toward- We tera Asia, for her su- premacy the Fast Indies might be endangered hereby, Tre French, on the other hand, have no in- ‘terest to protect in that quarier, though is is a political necessity with them that Russia should not, either in that quarter or in burope sume proportions that would ensure her a dangerous preponderance. It is arid that Ruscis is ready to yieli to terms that would catisfy both Englend ané Frence ; but would they eq satisty the people as well as the governments! This, now- it is important to take into consideration. Nous verrons. The Times of this mortong udmivisters a severe rebuke to Prince Albert, in lending his influence to upset some recent and very necessa:y reforms cffected in the army. The object of the royal consurt is to restore some unjust advantages given to the hov-enold troops over the rest of the army, that were only lately abrogated in compli- ‘ance with the popular wish, ihe Timer tells his Royal Highness, in plain but ecorss English, that he had better remember who be is; that as the Queen's husband he ts evitiet to all respect, but that It were wiser for him not to meddle ix the affairs of tion that don’t concern bim, sbove all, taat he bad bet- ter not cet himseit up ip opoosition te the popular feel- ings of the country, and reek ‘o restore sbaves that it was a cisgrace to allow so long to exist. His Royal High- ness will be intensely di-guste? at this outrageous ‘im rtinence”’ of the tories, no duubt, bu’ he will be obliged tabethe bint, ond withdraw from the officious iater- meddlitg in question. Royalty must be on its best bebavior in Englazd pow-:-days for the ms ion is begin- ning seriously to question whether it is worth half the money it costa. By the by, in proof of wivat is said lately of the popular sympethy in this country towar i the United States, I may point to some very expressi.« doggr lin the London Punch of this week. At sageeicus hebd mada bas @ keen scent, which reveals i'sel! th ouzh «ll its fan; and when it opens its arms and fravaly poopoves to take Rrother Jonathan to i's bosom, yu may be suse it has discovered whieh way the popular orev is blowing in England. ‘The rhymes allucec to ace worth 1 Lage = They have attracted attection hee. Therein @ lively discus sion going on in the journals on ‘he everiasting topic of the curreacy. There is p e--ure in the money market, acd discoun: is desr aud dite Small capitalists are hampered and trade is dieturbes. This ix just the crisis to bring out the quack dostor-of finance, who are ready with their infailibie nostrums to cure all forms ot money disorder, acd restore the world to 8 perfect millenium of trade and prosperi'y. All their remedies on in- vestigation are reduced to the single panacea of <eslare it is ouly necea- tofiake in unlimited doves, and the national is forever secure. None of them condescend to the ingredients of their recipe; ia other words, all of them are too wise to romind: themsives by offering any pisn for earryiag out their scheme of increasing the circulation by the inordinate issue of paper money. However ingenious the the. ies of thees currency tinkers ‘they overlook in their calcnisiions the simplest axioms of finance, and either are ignorant of, or forget, that the only safe basia of circulation is the capital, or actual wealth of a country. If by artificial means the circulat- ing medium is distended teyond this, an inevitable col- lapse, sooner or later, must + the result, Let them pro- vide against this if they can. Some sensatizn has beeo crea ed here by the appearance of Mr. Buchanan’s suppressed letier to the Times of yember, Ist, copied by the London journals from the New ‘Ysex Hear. It is considered uo all aides both unusual ad indecent in the Jimes, first to utter an unfounded chaige agaivet the American Mivister, aud next to refuse any reparation of the insult. such conduct as this com- ‘omises the dignity and character of this *‘leadiog Journal, 1? whilst the American Mixis’er, 90 far from being by 6uch unfairness, receives at last full compen saticn in the smypathy of the public. We are all very curicus to know *bat is w be done with Mr. Crampton, ‘and next, how the Centra! Ameriosn diepute is to be dis- of.” The next Presideney seers to be wrapt in & thick mist, though the American world here consia the democratic candidate as the bras mail Ts it ,%° be wn, or ob of our leading statesmen another unknown or o! o . et en d Oar Paris Correspondence. Paris, Dec. 13, 1855. The Peace Rumors and their Probabililir—The Game of Russia not yet Played—The Campaign of 1856 a Fizod Fact—Otecquics of Admiral Bruct—The Paris Exhibition — Health of the Emyress, de., be. It is impossible to deny there ix 6 considerable aroun’ of agitation going on at the prevent morment on the aub- ject of peace or war. I stil! remain firm to the opinion I have always expressed, that the projected campaign of 1866 will duly run ite cov nd that there will be no peace till the advantages obtuined over [Russia are of mere importance. The balance against hor for the year 1866 is certainly heavy. The capture of Seoastopol with ‘an immense amount of material; the dertruction of her fleet to the extent of 127 hips, of which 16 were ves- sels of the iine, and seven Iarge frigates: the occupation of Kertch, Yenikale, und the es of Avoff; the destruction of her military establisho.on's sud magazines in that sea; the installation at Eupstoria of a considerable force ot cavalry destined to act beiween Simpheropol and Pere- Kop; and the capture of Hintu:n, fosuring the blockade of the Dnieper and the Bug, on which sre situated the towns of Kherson and Niceiaieff, form » fonrful array of misfortunes. But it is not to be suppored that Russia crowed the Prath withou’ coun*ng the cont; and the vory clroumstance of the allies so eagerly discussieg the articles of peace before she seome at all dis- posed to rue for anything ot the kind, {* s proof that the element of strength on which she counted {rom the first is etill in existence, namely, the division cf her enemies. Tt mast be well’ known to Russia that even at the pre- gent moment the amount of heur'burning between the French and English is so great that little is wanted to fan it into a flame. The jeslouxy consequent on the events of the 8th of September, by which the fable of the giant and the dwarf was +o perfectly illustrated, i. far greater than is generally supported. The capture of the Malakoff and the repuire at he Redan—tho former ee- ourlog to the French all the glory, the latter all the blows for the English—still rankles bitterly among the Britirh troops, and more than once the French bave shown s Aisposition to affect an air of superiority. Some of the journals have gone so far ax to utter comments like ths ‘foDowing:—" Who was it that entered the Malaboff ond oovered themselves with immortal glory and renown!” end “ Who was it obtained everlasting ignominy at the Reta?” To be sure it ts the Assmblée Nationale that ppecks thar; but in there deyr of press restriction, Jour- nals pay little which they sre not weil aseured will be acceptable in high placer. But even the moro guarded Consbitutionnel, in replying to the criticisms of the Times tof Marshal Pelisster, uses the ”” as applied to the British nn- service France bas rondered, who M7 rpgticeting smother loan if the war papee-money. which tney sar weal NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 1856. This is the language which | know has been repeatedly used at some of the iat aoa counci's which have lately been neld at the Tuilert:s, another ot which is sit- ting at this moment. But, as was said at the council, bya Marshal bigh im the imperial confi¢cnce, the question is alt < ,”” that Russia will subout to the tui possidetie. Austria is tota:ly unable to guarrantee her gcdeprance Of the Only teks the allies €OWld propose, and if she did accept them it 1s impossible she should remain satistied. “ Russia,’ said toe marspal, ‘bas still seme last card to play ere she will consent to be smitten down fro n the hign and palmy estate she has held for for:y ‘ear. Depend upon it we have not yet seen the worst.’’ len on whose intormation I am most accustomed to rely with confidence, assure me that peace is as tar off a ever. Admiral Bruat’s remains have just been received with all honor at the Hotel des Invalides. Napoleoa loses no opportunity of paying there attentions, and bis popu- larity with the services canvot be g:insayed. The station at the Chemin de fer de Lyon was converted intoa chapel flaming with wax lights. On the body being removed no less than six regiments, with rever sd arms, followed it to the Invalides. where the Governcr, the Marshals and most distinguished Generals of the Erv:‘*+ attended. Im- perial aides-de-camp held the pall, i.+ chaplain per- formed mass, and a Cardinal pronounced the absolution. The neble sanctuary of the Invalides was hang with mourning, while lions, bearing the names of Na- varino, Sebastoprl, Tahiti, Kertch, Kinburn, &., the various ergagements where the ceceased had held com- mad, relieved the sombre sspect. After the mass and absolution, Ze Yeums were peaied forth with all the strength of the organ and choir; and as the glorious notes rolled up through the vauired rect, and the blaz: of mili- tary and naval officers stood by, bare headed and grave, the effect was grand and solomn beyond expression. This done, the budy was removed from the superb catafalque, and followed by the troops, tue crums ever and ano: roliing up their deep muflled note, 10 Pere La Chai where w funeraf ovation recorcing the virtues and gal lantry having been pronounced, it was conveyed to its final Testing place The Universal Exhibition dies bard. The authorities became jeul us of losing the epacacter they had acquired ot being the best bluncerers in Kurope. ‘The Exhibition had so recovered itself in general estimation, that it was necessary to bestir (bemsetves. Aecordingly they lost no time on the 15th of November, the day of closing. The most ample and sumpmmous arrangements were made, as you know, for the accommodation of the public on that decasion. ' Consequently ail the holders of season tickets —the wretches who by the delay bad been bamb»- zied out cf three months of their expected enjoyment— were exeluded, and when he eevemony was ‘about to take place so many empty beaches appearing, orders were give the proni-cuous crowd in toe gaile-ies to come and occupy them, and still there was room. Then the closing was only to be a halt closing, after all, and the Exhitition wasto be kept open another tortnight, that the public might be fleeced of theic snd the King of Sardinia visit it in al! its dust, contusion and bubbub. Then there must be monster concerts in a building a mile too large for the instrumen.ai force, and where the cold was so excessive that many were zoads seriously ill, Now exposants can on'y procure their goods by special tickets, about which entinued mistakes are occurriag, and they are threatened with the seizure of if a eft after the 15ch inst. Added to all this is the ciffieulty, slmost impos-idility, of obtaining pes es ion of the Various purchases which have been made, and in many instances paid for in full, in consequence of de'ay in ‘he Customs. The fine locomo- tive built at Berlin, called the Paria, which geined one of the grand prizes, passed wiin ite tender along the Boule- vards yesterday, drawn by eizbteen horses, on its return to Pruss'a by the Northern Railwar. ‘The Empress progresses #0 favoratly in her interesting state, that ch@gyalks «ut in.o the town with her impe: lord ‘as fearlessty as any private citizen. On Montay Napoleon and sbe walked ou the quay of the Seine, im- mediately facing the southern end of the Tuileries, an¢ would have continued to do so muck: longer than th did, it the people could only have rertrained their curi- osity. A private terrace promenade is bsing arranged tor ber Majesty, to which she can fiud her way by a sud- terrapeous parssge. It appears to be a pathway which hae Tong been gonsccrated I grossesse. Marie An- toinette, Marie Louise, ad the Duchess de Berri slike used it when in a similar interesting state, But lookiag at the evil fortune whieh att ned the offspring in these instances, one weuld have supposed the promenade to littl charm for the Fimpress. Te miserable career of the Dauphine, the porition or the Duke of Reichstadt, and the present exile of the Duke hembord, are familiar to all. BERTIE. Our Viennu Correspondence, Virswa. Dez Project of @ New Railway from Raab to Bel; nect with the New Line from the Laticr F tincple——Importance of the Scheme—Reorgunization of the Government of the Principalities inte a Moarchy-— for the Throne—Importan! Proceed Connection with the Protestant Church in Austria —Court and Diplomatic Movements, de., &. It is wath great pleasure that I inform you a scheme which is in con‘emplation for constructing a line of railway from Belgrade to Raa, a small town ir Hungary, about sixiy Eng'ish miles d&tent from Vienna. Acompany has been formed for the purpose of © out the plan, and the first steps have been alread towards obtaining the requisite permission fr ment, which, i. is belie ved, will be granted without much éifficulty, inasmuch as many of the most indcential no- bility of Hungary have sigued their name a1 members of the company. It is intended that che line should be com- menced simultaneously with tnat from Relzrade to Con- stantinople, for tbe onstruction of which @ Britich com- pany is at present treating with the Sublime Porte. Should both of there schemes be nttended with the suc- cess which every one must wish them. the capital of the East will shortly be brought within a few cays’ cistance of Vienna, and an easy and comfortable :ceans munication established wit the other capitals of F'urope, which cannot fail to prove most advantageous tu Turkey, while it will also tend greatly to secure her territory against any sgression on the part ot Russia, ty enabling an Austria army of 40,000 or 50,000 men to be thrown into the capital of the country within the space of a few cays. As regards the Principaiities, the all engrossing ques. tion fs the reorgavization of the sys:em of government, which it is believed wi!) take place in the month of June, 1866. The term of office for which ‘he Hoepedars were appeinted will then have came to an end; and ifthe wishes of the inhabitants be consulted, affairs will be re- establhed cna different footing, the clective -y+tom of governrrent giving place to the heveditars, and being appointed from cne of the reigning fam i rope, The two l’rincipsiitier will form one \ingdom, and an adequate constitution de granted, The choice of the prince is likely to be attended with consideratle difficulties, 4 com+ in conseqence of the o interests of the lowers who will Lave a velcein he « Pnglwod and Fracce, it ia said, are determined to place. if povsille. a member of the house of Saxony upon the throne, for it is nearly certain that Austria will vever give her cousent to such a proceeding, being of *he opinioa, ar she pro is, that the berth woul suit well one ef her own Archdukes. To say nothing of the Fentimests of Exglant, France and Russia upon this subject, Prussia would certainly remon- strate against such an extersion of Austria's influence, if she dit not take a more deei led way of expressing her dirvatisfuction. The qaestion, indeed, is one of those which is so replete with complications. that it is at pre- sent quite impossible to form any well grounded opinion rexpecting it, the more *o ax no definite arrangement can take place before the conclusion of peace. Many of your renders are, doubtl+s, eware that while the negotiatiors respecting the Concordat were taking place st Vienna, deputies were summoned from the several Protestant committees throughout @he Aus- trian empire, for the purpose of holding deliterations xt the University of Instruction respecticg the relations of the Protestant Church in regard to the tenor of the law of 1791. Arough draft was then drawn up, which has rince been transmitted to the local Synods, which were pecially summened fer the purpose of considering aud duly filling it up. The conclusions arrived at have not as yet been published, out of considerations reisting to the Cone rdat, but it is understeod that they will shortly be made known. The prevailing impression is that Aus- trian will ceal iberally with the Protestant p though itis indeed difficull to uncerstond how eny privileges which mey be grauted can be attended with any sort of result while the Pope and his satellites have free right, ax put into their hanes by the Concordat, to perserute all who way be considered heretics in the judgment of the ecclesiastical functionaries of the Romaa Catholic Church. Hix Excellency Baron Prokesh has left Vieons for Trieste, en route for Constantinople. Hix siny at Trieste, it is will be prolonged roost probably tor some days, and it is not expected that he will arrive at Constanti- before the middle of December. His Imperie! High- ness the Archdvke Max in expected at Vienna as soon na hie health is sufficiently restored. His [mper +he Emperor of Austr! Order of Pius, beaatifully set in bri lency Count Buoi hax been bonored by bis Hotiness’ |. The “lst of December isthe day P Anted tor the elevation of the new Cardinals. Arch- biel Reurcher will mount the red stockings upom that Horrtp AFFAIR IN Maysvittr, Ky.—Nearo Bersew 70 DgaTs.—We are informed that on the Ken- tucky Thauksgiving Day a couple of young men at Maysville, whose familly connections are described as of the “highest respectability,’ were ona drunken spree at the Parker House, in’ that place, and protractin their frolic until # very late hour, after all the househoi had retired to bed, maging to arouse the barkeeper to oeure more liquor, and feiling in this, and succeeding EB finding a yellow man—one of the waiters —aaleep, they concluded to ret fire to him to awaken him! With this view they took @ cany) lamp, and Ss, fluid over his whiskers, ignited it, andthe poor feitow’s neck nd head became instantly wrapped in on intense blaze, which continued until the fluid was consumed, The suf- ferings of the victim were dreadful inthe extreme. No refinement of torture coald haye produced more oxeru- (leting aioe, But to way death did not re- lease from torment until after the lapse of two d Perance Soctety. ‘The annual meeting of the New York State Temperance Society will be held in the city of Albany, Wednesday, the 16th day of January, at 7 o'clock P. M., tobe resum- ed at 10 0’clock the fillowing morning. The time was misstated in the Prohsbitionist for December. The efficers of the Society solicit a large attendance of the standing members of the Society, and respectfully ia- vite every other ‘Tepperence Society, Urder, Alliance and Leagve in the State, to send Sdomuions to consult upon the interests of the cause, ani the duties of its friends, and, generslly, to hasten, by the united agency of m. ard legal suasion, the alms and objects for which society was established. By order of the Fxecutive Committee, EDWARD C. DELAVAN, President. Further about the Double Marder tn Con- necticut, {Frcm the New Baven Courier, Jan. a Intelligence was received in the city at a late hour toa j " 7 oes mmo mee blovdy murders just teken place in ridge that was ever per, trated in Connecticut. cajed Tn the northern part of Woodbridge is the residence of Mr. Enoch perry. ‘the father of Hon. N. D, Sperry, our Secretary of State, and a short distance from nim a man named Charles Sanford resides. Sanford’s residence is near the line that divides Hamden from Bethany. He is about thirty years of age, and bas been in te insane Ke- ticat several times. He has appeared quite saue until tour or five days since, when he exbibited symptoms of insanity sgain. He was not taken to the Insane Retreat, however, and hence the commission of atrocious mur- cers. The facts in reference to this melancholy affair are substantially as follows :— Mr. E Sperry left his house, Tuesday morning, about halt past ten o’clock, with his horse and sleigh. His house is situated on a cross road about @ mile from the Litchfield turcpike. This cross road pas-es thro gleomy piece of woods, and there is not a house on ti road after leaving the residence of Mr. Sperry, betore reaching the turnpike. He was designing to pass over this road, and had ridden about one hundred rods when, it appears, he was waylaid by this maniac Charles Samford, and murdered in the most shocking manner. Whether Santord was waiting in ambush for Mr. Sperry, or met him on the roud, cannot be definitely ascertained. Circumstances feem to indicate that he was wail ir thy Mr. Sperry, as the spot selected for the murder was a ta- vorable one, being neat small brook, and in the most solitary part of the woods, aithouga buta hundred rods from his houre. It would eeem that Sanford had anaxe in his hand, and with the head of the axe he struck Mr. Srerry ot the temple, iulicting a severe wound about three inches long, in a horizontal direction over the right eye. It is supposed tha! this telled him to the grouna beside his cleigh Santora then struck bim again on the back of the bead, cutting # tearful gash behind the ear. As he solied in'the gutier upon the north sile of the road, Saucford proceeded to cut his throat, which wasevicently done with his axe, Whale the wurderer was thus des- patching bis victim, the horse belonging to Mr. Sperry quierly walked on towards the turnyike, As tue horse passed by the house of Mr, Samuel F. Perkins, he notized tistthe driver, Mr. Sperry, was mirsing. The horse passed down the tarttpite to tbe stable and sheds of the Messrs. Clinton. ana then bulied. Mr. Sperry was murcered about 11 o’elock in the fore- noon, and his horse passed the houre of Mr. Perkins just before 12 o'clock. Mtr. F. knew that Mr. Sperry ha! been subject to fits, and after rete stion thought he mighs have deen taken with a fit and fell from his sleigh, in about two heurs he concluded to go towards the house of Mr, Sperry, and learn what was the cause of his horse passing his house without a driver. ite started from his house sbout & c’clock in the afternoon, aud over the road to- wards Mr. Sperry’s house. When withiu oue hundred rods of the residence of Mr. Sperry, he diacovered his body lpirg in the gutter, with his throst eut, and ois head nea) ly severed rum bis body. His hat lay by his side, anc he hed bis handkerchie’ic his hand. From the porition in which he wus fourd, and the nature of bis wound, itis quite probabie that there was no coaversa- tion between Sanford and Mr. Sperry before he received the fatsi blow. He probably stuck him first wpon the ten ple, which felled bic: to Lhe ground and stunued hia. Tiwas customary fer Mr. Sperry to walk up the hils when out with bis horse und sleigh or carriage, and be wes probebly walking beside his sleigh when the blow Was struck. He wax spt to carry hiv handkerchiaf preseed upon the rive of bis tace in cold weather, decause Cne site of bis fuce was paralyzed, ina measure, sy a shock of the puisy. This accounts for the banékerchiet being found is bis hand when discovere. ‘The body of Mr. Sperry was taken to his house, and Dra. Geocsell » stle were caiiei to examine tue woures, and a bear was despatched to this 4 to el the two sous of Mr. Sperry residing here. Hon. N. D. perry and his brother wen’. immediately to the patenal roof te witness the mu ilated remains of their father. It seems tbat Santord, the muréerer, went immediately to the house of Mr. Ichabd Umberfield, after killing Mr. Sperry, and without any ceremony deliderately entered the house, The house cf Mr, Umaberfield is situated a litte more than # mile from tha’ of Mr. Sperry, and 3qn- ford anuved therg Pergery dpa’ pote ib ths atter- in. He wint into the kitchea and there found Mrs. ing, a woman thet dees the housework for Mr. Um bertield, washing the flor. He put his arm arouad her weist and told her he wanted her to go iuto the entry er ball, where be had deposited his axe ant wy club when be came into the bouve. She slapped bim across his face with her band, aud ic- mediately left the room. He then went into the eutry, and took the axe and club aud passing in tne other room, pixced them upon the floor and sat down by the stove. A little girl in the room ran into the bedroom and lifting up tue sash called to Mr. Umderfield, “‘Charies Senford is im the house with an axe, and he is crazy; you must come in.’’ dir. Umberfield came into the house immedixtely and ent down by the stove. He apoke to how he was, &. s Smberfield, but sat ina uilen mood, apparently, for sbout two minutes, and ben rose and took up his exe and club (as the people in be rocm supposed) to go away. He pasred benind Mr. Umberfield to the coor, then suddenly turned around, liftec bis axe and struck him a powertul biow upon the beac. Mr. Umberfield ‘ell to tre fioor with a groan, when Sanford struck another blow, and taen deliberately cut bis throst with the axe, nearly severing his nead from hir body. Ovly about tour iuches of skin upon the front part ot his throat ard bis wiadpipe were all that covnected bis bead with his body. The first blow probably killed hie, as it fractuved his skull ex- tentively. ‘Ibe blood flowed freely upon the floor and the x-om locked like the den of a murderer. The little girl screamed and ran out of the room, and he followed her across the floor, raying, ‘‘stop your noise, or you'll all get vonr heads chopved off.” “Mrs. Deming opened the door just in time tu see the murderer strike the last blow Sanfcrd wert cf the house to wipe off the blood frum his wxe upon the snow, and while be was doing so the intoaes o| the house fastened the doors +nd pre- veuted tis ecming beck again. He then left the house, passed out into the roxd, und following it but a short dis- nee soon struck off into the woods at the toot of West ook. The news of these brutal murders spreak like wild-fire through the neighborhoos, and very soon several men were in pursuit of the murderer. They tracked him in the snow up the mountain, and divided ioto different parties. Tneas Gorham and Frederick Warner had gooe — and soon met the murderer, who was oo his way ck. They did not dare to attempt to arrest him, as he was armed with the axe anda hickory club about three fect long. They followed him a short distance, when Lewis Feek, who was armed with a pitchfork, thrust it into his chest, and heid the maniac at bay ‘or a moment, until Mr. Gorbam struck bim with a club and kaozked him down. There were eight men in the party, and it was with the greatest difficulty that they could secure and bing him. He fought desperately. He struck Lucius Dorlittle upon bis shoulder with the ax-, but it gianced offand did not kill him. They fivall, ed #nd tock bim to the house of Mr. thenee he was taken to jail by officer Dootit He said be tu:ned to go back to kil! the whole of Mr. Umberfield’s family, aud would probably have done so if he had net been immediately arrestea. He raid. on bis way to jail, that he killed Mr. Sperry Lecnuse “he had s cramp; and he killed the man to pre- vent the erump killing him.” He tatked incohereatly sll the time, and when he arrived at the jail preseated the appearance of a raving maniac. Be has teen deranged for several days past, but was not considered unsate to go wt large uatil thiv cccur- rence. He went toa watch meeting helc at Hamden Pieins last Monday evening, and made some disturbance teiling the minister that he (the minister) had eaid enough, end had better stop talking and let bfm talk. He formerly attended \he meetings of the Wakemanites’’ ia Hamden. He is a nephew of Almeron Sanford, who was arrested as one of the “Wakemanite tribe’’ concerned in ma of Matthews, but who was afterwards dis- e Sanford was not ¢ full believer in the ‘‘ Wakemanite doctrines, but it is said he attended their meetings both at Hamden an# New Haven, and was a particular favorite with the tribe of ‘swamp angels’’ toatiive in the west part of Hamden, and believe that Mrs. Wakeman was a messenger sent from God to redesm mankiod. There are now only af of this] tribe of Lelievers outside of n jail. of inquest was summoned upon the body of Mr. New Hi perry, at ix o'clock, on Tuesday evening, Nathan P. Thowas was chosen foreman) of the jury. Having no direst evidence before them that Sanford cranmitted the deed, they fovrd (by their verdict) that the deceased tame to his death att ¢ hands of some per- wT Judy of inquest wae bald he body of Tehiabod of inquest was upon the body of Ichabo Umberticle, at aine o’clock, Tuesday evening. Mr. Thos. Darling was elected foreman, and after hearing the test: mweny of the family of the deceased, they found a verd be came to bis death by the wounds inflicted on hi- head and neck, at the hands of Charles Sanford, o Bethany. Dr, Jewett, of this city, wa: called to Woodbridge yes terday afternoon, to examine the wounds of the murdered ‘brought home the axe with which Sanford com men. mitted the La yt and alo the hickory club. Thi- cli in ha ‘abboth ends, and has some writhg upen fl Thin writing 0 the hickory club cannot be deci phered, but is bly some of Sanford’s insano ravings or some of tae Wakemanite doctrines, It is very evident that Mr. Sperry wea not murdered for bis money, for a sam of money was found In hiv pon taloons pocket at the time his body wae discovered, It is also evident that be was not murdered out of any ill will or malice, for it is generally conceded that he had not anenemy in the world. Ho waa a ve ad, obliging avd honest man in bis dealii and was beloved and reapected by ail who knew hi wos a man of bade Aap bed and peculiar! tionate in bis family. Hix numerous tamily and Jarge circle of friends will mourn his lors. His funeral will take place next Friday afternoon at oae o’cleek, ‘hat of Mr. Umberfield on Thursday afternoon, at one o’elook. Tux Borninoron Accipent—AcqQuittaL or THE Exowemm Israel Adams, an engineer on the Crmilen and Amboy Railroad, who wae on trial at Moun: Holly, for mansiavghter, haa been acquitted. Mr. Adams waa engineer on the train which ran off the track in August last, cousing @ deplorable lose of life, arrival of ' ‘EX-ALDERMAN HOWARD. On New Year's morning ex-Alderman Howard was sur- Prised by acall at his house of a party of gentlemen, who presented him, on behalf of the Fire Department, with @ magnificent gold watsh. This watch was one of the finest things of the kindever manufactured. It was made and covered with a smooth cane. yer Ei rosaaive weld chan, the end of the chain Upon the outside of the watchcase was the following, the inscription being on ove side of the watch end the names upou the other wide -— To Alderman Henry H. Howard, from his friends in the Fire CCepartmett asa token o their approbation of the impartial d praiseworthy manner io wh has discharged bis duty as Chairman of the Committee on Fire Department, during the Heary B. Veni Heory M. Greham, Jcho-a. Oregiet David Milliken, Jobn 8. Charles McDougall, John A. Smith, John Ketteman, Filan B. Crary," Jon Lynes, lpn Trembly. Mr. Ralph Trembly made the presen‘ation, on bsbalf of the firemen, in“an eloquent and very complimentary speech, to which Alderman Howard replied as follows:— Respected frienas, brother fremen—No uage that ve the power to command is adequate or postman stroag to convey to you the faintest inea of the aeep feeling of itu te, the + motions of delight that 1 experience in being mada, to-day, the reetpient of magnificen:, this beaudful testimonial, this free offering to we, tended ast is, wnd will always re- main a last mark of your high ovinion of my character for insegrity, ability snd capacity ax displayed In the pertormance ot 7 en eeann the Commit'ee on the Fire Depart- ment of the Board of Aldermen. My friends, I teel proud ot ‘of adcressing you on this subject to-day i) exons. if was cllen said tbat incase l was bovored with the peoement of Chairman of the Fire Depart- an men Bcd that telng a politicun wouldallow ty political feelings 18 sway my judgment when trying cases of iesuboralnation: that I would protect the rowdy portion of the Department ard allow them to go unpunished wnen complained against, there- a jeopardising the best interests of our noble institution, the olunieer Fire Department of New York, and also endanger. ing the peace of the city at every alarm of fire. They litle knew their man when they made such prophecies, aud meeting is the best evidence I could have to satisfy them what they were mistaken in their oslculations. Yet { do not want, neituer do I take any credit to myself for the manner in which the business of the committee has been conduc.ed. because 1 have had advantages that perhaps no other gen‘ieman who ever held the position enjoyed. {have beenan active member of the Fire Depariinent since 1840, und consequently am conversant with all its wants with ail i necessities. 1 therefore, 0 do my duty correctly, had only to uct impartinilv; and buving resolved on honesty for my policy, to muke no favorites of thore charged with disorderly condnet or any other offence, but to punish each and every one alike, Tega? dlese of all consequences that might in the least a‘Tect my: destiny in the Depsrimentas an Engineer, an oifice tha! 1 have heen elecied {0 fil! an two ditlerent ooensions by the firemen of thiscity, and one that I felt more gratified with thau any ober honor ever conferred upon me in my life. I soon found that many who had charged that {t would be improper. it would be unsafe to place me over the Lepartiwest as Chairman ot the Committee. were the loudest in my praise 80 far as the dect sious of the Committee were concern! in a very short time after my appointment and no decision of the camiitee was ever reversed Ly the Hoare ot Aldermen. Tn conclusion, gen Vemen allow me to nasure you tha! this elegant token of your regard for my teorle seivioes rendered in bebatt of the Fire Deperiment, will te ed and gratefully remem: bered hy me. me with renewed energy, Hd cuuse me 16 exert myself to the umort exvemity in behait of the welfare ond perpetuation cf the in-titution waleh baa ¢leited tte admiration and is the bosat and pride of every New Yorker. ConDITION OF THE City —The streets are in an outra- geous condition, arising from a continuous rain of forty hours’ daration on the snow cf about a foot in depth which bad fallen previously. The city looks like a mo Tass, and it behooves the proper authorities to establish the fact that a pavement and sidewalks unierlay toe mud and water which now alore are visible. There is anvther subject which sould receive the immediate at- teniton of the City Inspector. The police captains com- pleio that a numer of dead horses are to be seen in various parts of the city, some of whom are already ino stote cf decomprsitin. ‘It is positively diagracefal that tuch scenes should be witnessed in the streets of the metro- pols of America. It does not speak well for eur civiliza- tion cr fen ment. It is suid the Comptroller is {a fault in no’ paying the bills whea the animals have been re- mo Amenican InentuTe anp tax CrystaL Patace —At the menthly meeting of the American Institute, which was held lst night, the Trustees reported that in consequence of their fiilure in cbtaining the necussary subscriptions for the purchase of the Crystal Palace, they had notified Mr. White of their abandonment of the negotiation. The mater was secon mitted them, notwithstanding the statement of one of the trustees that they had done all that they porsibly could do, bat without snecess, The Board ef Managers made their seport of the late fair—by which it appears that the grors receipts were $27,705, rnd the net proceeds, (after paying {he expecses of maa agement, which was $22,010.) vas $5,6) Chere was quite @ flim stten ance, and the oniy other basiness of importance was 4 ré.diasion for the reorganization of the “‘Mechavics’ Club,” after which the meeting adjourned. Fux ix Morr Strretr,—About 4 o’clggk on Thursday morning a fie cecuzred at No. 199 Moct siceet, a frame welling, oceupie’ by George Bruel as a boarding house. A fire way found burning under the front room door, .ead- ‘pg from theentry. The burning evidently showed it the work ot an incenciary, as a camphene fluid lamp hal been thrown uncer the door and was there found. It was extinguiahed with o few guids of water. Damage to the building about $6. Fink iy Rector Srmat.—A fire was discovered in the third story of house No. 7 Rector street, on Thursday morning, about 10 o'clock. It originated from a stove, fn the room of Mrs. Julia Langenfeld. The fire was ex- tinguisbor wtth a few pails of water. Damage to build- ing about $10, covered by insurance, Diarirs.—These useful books can also be obtained at Rich & Loutrel’r, No persoa should be without one. Keep accounts ss you go along. and you will come out ali right at the end of the year. Brooklyn City News. Sort Snes. State Cosvention.—A meeting of the demo- cracy of the Third assembly district of Brooklyn, com- posed of the Fourth, Fifth, Seventh and Eleventh wards, was held at Central Hall, 177 Myrtle aveaue, last even- ing, at seven o’clock. Mr. Hiram Funk was called to the chair, and I-wis Berry was appointed Secretary. The meeting proceeded to ballot fer delegate to the Stace Con- vention, when, on counting the ballots, it appeared that Hon. Sam’) E. Jchnwon and Wm. Marion each received fitty four votes—being a tie vore. Mr. Samuel E. Jounson withcrew bis name in favor of Mr. Marion, when, on mo- ticv, Mr. Marin was chosen delegate, and Mr. Johnson alternate, by the unanimous vote of the meeting. Mr. Jobneon then offered revolutions approving the course of the a: ministration generally, endorning the Nebraska bill, aud bgt 3 that the party in this State was divided not on principle, but rather by the machivation of office- holders, and holding the right hand of ‘ellowship to allt democrats, regardless of names of hard and sort, and hopirg that » uion may be effested previous to the fail catopaign of 1866. The meeting then adjourned. ‘Tre Fixat MeemnG oF THe Common Covncit.—The last meeting of the present Board of Aldermen was held last evening, and all the old business remaining on hand was Gispored of; »mong it, the foilowing:— ‘A communication from the Mayor was presented, veto- ing the resolution adopted by the Board, which instructs the Chief Engiveer of tre Fire Department to furnish en- gine companies Nos. 3, 4, 5 and 7, with the fire apparatus bearing the same numbers. ‘he Mayor gives, as rea- ton for this courre, that the engines were taken from che respective companies for charges made againat them of cisorderly and riotous conduct, which ssid charges, upon an investigation of the commit‘ee appointed for that purpose, have been most awply sustain In bia jadg- ment, it would be unsafe and highly prejudicial to the efli- clency of the Fire Department, to reatore these companies to their former positien without having taken any action condemnatory ot the conduct of the individuals connecied with the offences ecmplefped of. Unless such offences were virited with some punishment, it would be utterly imposerble to maintain su ordination in the department, and ite urefulnens aad efficienoy for the purposes of ite organization would be at an end. ‘he Finance Committee reported in favor of directing the Auditor to divide he DMapensaty appropriation be- tween the homecpath!c and all pathic establishments, which was carried. The amount to be divided is $764 98, The license fee for each car ou the Hamilton Avenue Railroad route, wes fixed ut $10 searly The Committee on Opening Streets presented their final report in favor of opening Tompkin,’ equare, in the Ninth ward; but in order to give remcnstrants au oppor- tunity to be heard, the matter was laid upon the table A number ef reports were p esevted aud acted upon, anda vote of thanks was tenveres to the Presiient, Alder: man Bernard, and Clerks, when tse Board adjourned for the year. ‘The new Board wili org»nize on Monday evening next. “MABITIN EG INTRELLIOENOR, an ee and letters intended for the W Pe — pashan : for nw Yorn gaatiac Wy EY ‘TORK tam DAY. . % | MOON RISKA oon sere os 4 M6 mon WATBR. Port of New York, Ja CLEARED. % Bork P Demill, Hoey, Kavannah—Demill & Co. Lng Argostiu8, Sauborn, Cork—Harbeck & Uo. brig Flying Eagle, Conant, Cardenas—R P Buck & Oo. brie Aroue Fr), Hopkins, ifsx—Wheelwright & Oo, Scbr W W Fulton, Thatcher, savannah—McCready, Mott & Co. Schr Wm Smith, Smith, Savannah—Sert Fabr Favorite, Wop’ sehr Fair, Osborn Sopr Homer, Park Schr Arseri¢an Chi Salem ~ 8 Duncan. Sandford, Phiiadelpala—Saniford's Warriors Miler Now Orleans, vie ta hip Black Warrior, Miller, New %, via Havana Dee to iavingrion, Crogheron & Co. On ihe 2th, off tae Moro, pased bark jl as, bound in. Anchored in the lower tay Laat Dight at? o'clock op account of fee. hi Hygiea (Prur), Minde, Liverpool, 16 daya, with coal, to charles Route. hard, Lawrence, Legtorn, 62 days, wich marbl aur ge to Newniith & Bon + 4 , he, to Ne *. Fo etip Gens, ‘Ward, New Urieans, and the Bar Dee 14, with mdse, to Robson & Fosdick Ship Sportsman (new), ——, Belfast, Me, in taliast, to hip Boston Sof Becton), Potter, Boston, $ days, in ballast, to A Flow ) Guikin, Havre. Dec ¢, with mise and rapeneng to 0 © Duncan & Uo, Dec 24, Iai 41 42 lon 02 40, spoke brig MK Melleken Piatharine Ewen (ar), Dow, Newoustio, 40 days, with ena to Barolay & ton. Experis heavy wea- ther, stove bi Trai)" 1c. ‘ii Veeder (Brvdiign) Machado, Maramban, 35days, with tuden ac, 10 Copning, Beato & Oo, a4 17 days, with cotton to company with bark N Pountaln (of Tremont), Pray, Machias, 12 days, ~atutnee to Simpson. Mayhew & Co. Brig Robbin (of Coerrs tele), Morrts, Mi"Ioridge 14 days, Jupiter (Port), Sampie, St Ubes, 7* Gays, with eall, w (Br), Hunter, Windsor, NS, 10 days, with piaster, Yolo, Matagorda Bay, 20 Gays, with cotton, RH Daley, Chester, Euizabeth City. Scbr C F pote Chester, ineborh City. Bevj Harrison, Dodze. ington Oily. udderor Mitehil, W NG. rq sae es fo safer te at wJ8 |, Anderson & Co. Bailed for. © master. i ne. 1), Perkina, Raitimore for Setr Golden Portland. Was ru f, and sustained periousda- mn fnto. 30th mage. - Was towed in by pilot boat’ Mar: » HO 6. Bebe Rescue, acon, Ballimores Ny Tz 8° : &chr Daniel Noble, Seemervine. Schr BB Piddeman Gabon) & . from the wrecic of silp Western World. ashore on Squax Beach, Wass, Machias, 10 dave. ir , Wallace, ‘3. Scbr J P Chase, Chase, Portamouth. th Sehr Flying Fish Berry, Boston, Schr Jobn Brindle. Spow, Black Koc't for Virgiala. Sehr Convell. Howes, Frovincetown. Propelier Wameutia, Nye, New Bedford. Propeller Petre!, Arey, Providence. id inst. 5 AM, off Bards Point, passed steamers Connecticut, Co: a Empire State. bound E. They had been anchored in the Fast River during the ntgbt previous on account of thick weather, Propeller J N Harris, Smith, New London. ‘has Osgood, Smith, Norwich. hip Ellen Austin, for Liverpool, is at acchor ia the low: Wind a! sunrise, NE; sunset, W. Considerable drift ice in he Bast asd North Rivers, Miscellancoas. The clipper ship Aurora, Capt Ciough, for San Francisco, while at anchor inthe Nosth River on Wednesday night, was cut through by the ive, and waa compelled to return to the wharf, leaky. ‘The reported calling of tha Nashvilie Wednestay waa an error, She did not sail according to advertisement, and will not sail until Baturday, Sreawsmr Crescent Crry—The following letier, from the passengers of the Crescent City, lost on her pasaage ‘o Havana, has been presented to Capt Gray)— ON BOARD THE BRIG ALWA PROM Nassau TO Harana, December Li, 1855. We, the undersiznea, passengers by the late United States mail steamer Crescen: iy A G Gray. commander, wrecked on the Matcnilla Reef, Fite BahaSa Bank o4 7th inst. on her voyage froin New Yor! desire inthis pubile man- ner to express our gratitu to Capt Gray ts, and for bis exertion for our safety ard comfort treuugnout the trying scenea of the shipwreck, and afterwards to get us to rloety ‘and to forward us on our voyage to Havana nad New lean’: We are ‘atiefied that, under Providence, Capt Gray bas been mainly ‘nstramental. by his coolness ond intrepirity, aay reconded by Capt Ho'brook and Jarvis, and all ofice: engineers attached to the ship, in saving cg feom the hor- rors 6rd dangers atiendan! upon a shipwreck, and his tore. thought. from many tf the discomforts necessarily following such A tage for his attention to Francis H Jarvis, of hip Ostervald; Brothera Ravhiel, J B Brewer, E Pentenrieoes, Gerow, Joon H Mitchel, J ‘erry, Charles Oldridye, T E Owes iss, T Bide Rt R Costie. A'S Hernan‘e7 PT Hernandez J W Hubbard, John Gautier, Jobs Davis, Henry Davis, Chanchadez © 8 Gai brarth, T Wvles, LG Parkes. Wm Sovey, R M-Dowald J Filagera’d, Jose Pane, Jobn Closcy, 1 Vicent, A Bagart HV Voigt_W Thehen Fesree R Reindendoer, Charles Coxan, Thomys Smith, L , Alexander Alen, LT Crosby, Samuel Me Dowell, ‘Yhernes McDowell, M Thornhtl Vicent Martin, Fred Locw, Louis Peneos, Joun Kelly. Phillip Schmith, Mrs Tutchinson’ Mary Mackay. Mrs Clara de Castro, Mario Fall. Y Gde Her nandez, Mrs Gantier, Catherine Binkley, A Micbaeler, Miss Caynory Miss Fitzgerald, Dies Gildort, Ann Deiahant, Atigusce Penene. Lavscurn—At Bath, 27th ult,afine ship of about 690 t ca'led the Exchange, to be commanded by Cant Potte Rath same cay. by Sir Jobnson Rideout. a fine ship of abou! £00 tens, rot yet named, to be commanded by Capt Morse, Welegrapht Marine Report. SALEM, Mass, Jan 2—Arr bark Arrow, Rio Grande. ferald Marine Correspoudence. LONG BRANCH, NJ, Jan2—The scar Grace Dar ing (at Selem Maew), Capt Bovanton, from Savannan for New. York, with flour, wheat, corn, lumber, 4c, is ashore at Long Braach. I boarded her this afternoon and took off the crew, but as she es broad side cn, #nd was r early fullof water when she came on, I could rave nothing else, The vessel, with cargo. wil probably be a total loss. JW M. PDILADELPHTA, Jon S—Arr schr Martha Wrightington, Wrightington, Fali Kiver. ae Disasters, &c. a> For loss of sehr Grace Darling, above. Sm:awe Josren Winey, at Baltimore from Boston, on the Jat inal at +0 AM, olf Hog Tetand. fell in with sieamtuy Ame- rican Banver, of Camden, NJ, disabled, from Phiade'pbla. for orzespondence Norfolk; towed her into'Eampton Roads. when stesmer Sea Bird towe Bric Grorcx Atpert, York, at Philadelohia fron New Or- experienced rothing but bi ze vO Ci , eavy weather during tae pe Florida was struck bys . Loptssi, top kod mainwast with e it mafn-all ard fore staysail. On the 20 S416, jon 7325, in abeavy gale from the NN&, lost deck Load since then experienced hewy ga es from the N. xr Bric Micuac—The echr Magelian Cloud, Sargent, arrived at Matanzas or. the 17th w't with all the cargo of the Br b Micmac, Dosze, from UWa'tfar, NS, ashore near New Prov: dence. Scur DS Mansnow, Grabam, ai Charleston from Baltimore, experienced Leavy gales on the passage, stove boat, spil:satis, C Scnr Hexrico, Scraaton, from New York, witt 2000 sacks selt for Richmend, went ashore nicht of the lat ult, at Baroe- gat Shoale, She was tight en the ist. The captain cad con tracted to get her off, ond it was expected that she would be afloat on the Ist inst. Scur Wa Pres, from Jamatca for Baltimore, which put into Havaca leaky, ted beer condemned and eold prior to the 2d Inet. The portion of thecargo fit to ship would be for. warded by the bark Lyra, Hennis for Nex York, which sailed 26th. The damaged par ssodatavetion Mth. (By letter to Ellwcod Walter # sq. Secretary of Board ot Underwriters.) Scux Utmia. Lawrerce, fom New York for Pernambuco’ wi flour and provisions, was wrecked on Anagada Reef nighf ot F yy. the 14th and very Jitt's of either cargo or materia's esved. Tbe crew arrived at st Thomas 17th uit: Capt Lremaired at Anagada. The U clearedat New York on 6th > ovember for Perrambuco. Fone SanaH A Bammoxp (of Joaton), Capt Gross, trom Ma Jaga for New York put toto St Thomas 12th ult with loas ot sells and wext of provisions. She would contiaue her voyage on the 19h, Scuz Excetstor, Frisbee, fom Port au Prince about 4th ult with a carco of og wood ana coffee, vent ashore on Barnegat thoni prior t% Ist iurt, when five of her men were drowned. Capt F had contacted with a party to save the cargo, end some & Lags coffee and Gtons logwood bad been goi ashore, but owing to the vessel being covered by water at low tite, pow. ing further could be done unt: the veksel drove upon ‘he beach. (By letier te Ellwood Waiter, Esq, Secretary of the B. ard of Underwriters.) (Tbe Excelslor’s cargo comprised 200 bags coffee and the ba ance in logwooa. which is insured in offices in Wal street, for atout $2500. Bbe was built at Viennea, of in 3852, 120 tons register, and hails from Vienna.) ‘IRE CREW of the «chr Catharine Bacon, of New Jersey, be fore reported owt Isiang, were picked up ‘25th ult, between Hog ard Cedar and taken into Balt more Slst, by hip Marianne, Wright; Lyman Proutny. ma‘o; Mainwaring end Fifman Bilzzard, Scur Mecktznpuna, of Washington, NC, was seen on Mon’ day morping 10 miles North of Chincoteague, with her sails set ‘snparently baving been wiecked but a few hours, probably during tke night. Scux Yoretown. at Baltimore from Attadapas, lost part of deck loed of molasesa. ir names are Capt John Phenix Smith, cook; Frank Penr Arcric. st Hoimes’ Hole from Gonatves, lost part of deck load ot cca! Bene C A Dy from Bos‘on for Tanger, waa run intc night of Siat off West Chop by steamer Wm Jenkins, Hallet, from Baltimore fer Boston, avd irst jibvoom, bad ‘15 etauncheons tove, and rail broken fore and aft on iarboard side. She put, into holmee’ Hole. Scux C W Dex, cf Weiifleet, from Boston for Tangier, Vi in ballast, which was in coutact with steamer Wm Jenkins, @3 steted in Holmes Hole report. arrat New Bedford 2d for re Ereere atthe times and that the ieht'wne so Uhr Get the e night was so t steamer war seen when she was a rolle distant. bg Notices to Mariners, LIGHT AT SINGAPORE The government of India bas given notice that on the 17th of March last a fixed light was shown on the Government Hil. flagetaff at Singapore. ‘he light is bright; itis placed at an elevation of 226 feet a, and will be visiple in clear weather above the level of the'sea, at a distance of about six mies. It standa in lat 1 deg 16 min 15 sec N, lon 108 deg 51 min 15 sec E of Greenwich, according to the Admiralty charts, RAFFLES LIGHT ON CONRY ISLAND. Although no oficial information has been received respecting it, the mariner is cautioned that there is every reason to be. Heve that a fixed bright Light, named Kaifies Light, is estan Iehed on Covey Is] near the western entrance of the main Strait of Singapore. The light should be visible in clear wea- ther a distance of 12 miles. except in the quarter from NW by W, round northerly to ENE. or ae Let suacaen 5 | TON, rapher, Bydrographie Oflice, Admiralty, Lotdon, Nov 21, 186. LIGHT AT CEUTA COAST OF AFRICA. The Spanish government has given notice tuat on the Ist of December next a light will be established on the oummit of the biL. named Cerro de ox Morqueros, op Almina Point, at Ceuta on the Norih count of Africa, atthe Bastern entrance of the Sirnit of Gibreltar. ‘Vhe light will he» brigtt first class light, revolving once a minute It ts pinced at an elevation of 4/6 ‘Knglih feet above the level of the rea, azd will be visible in clear weather at the distance of 27 mi ‘The lighting apparatus is catadtoptric, of the first order of the rystem of Frewet. ‘The tower staccs’ tn lat 35deg 63 min 44 tee N, lon 5 deg 17 min 12 see W irom Greenwich. y command of their eet, " - + Hydrog-apher, , 22. ise JOHN W sSHINGTO! Hydrographic Uflice, Admiralty, London,‘ Nov BISHOP AND CLERKS LIGHT VESBEL, VINEYARD SOUND. ‘he Birh:p aud Clerks light verse) # ill be placed on or avout the — izst (January, 1:56. She will be moored in about 444 fathom: rater, nearly midway between Bishop and Clerks and Middie Ground Sboa's, ace River Light bears from this station NE 34 E. Point Gammon it N by K. East end of Hyanuie Harbor Breakwater, N 3 W Succopresset Light Ship. W 6 8. Bucy on Hou part of Handkerchief, 8E by E, ‘This light vessel ts schooner rigged, and has one lastern with eight lamps and reflectors. She nae also two hoop iron day- (one at each masthead), painted b Her hull {a painted straw coir, with the words “Bishop and (i, 46 painted tn large Diack lelere on exch side. rings sre magnetic. By order of the ithouse Board, OH guihouse Inspéelor 24 District. Boston, Jan 1, 186, Kotteo ts hereby given that the Alden’s Rock Bell Boat went adrinor herr of the 20th inat, By order ot Board. we BRANKLIN, Lighthouse Tospector Lat District, ‘The Teleeraph at Nantacket reports the Centurion Buoy No faa George's ieiand Buoy No7, drifting out Lighthouse Chan, nel ts the ice Ist inst, Whaiemen, ‘Arr at §t Thomac Dec 1, Olive Clark, Tuck, of Province town, apd ald Sth on a cruise. Tn Ochotek Bea Sept 11, Rambler, Wilils, NB, 1050 bbis thiy venson, would cruise oultide and be wt the’ Islands in about two muy ® ‘tn thanta Bay Sept 10, Young Phenix, Tobey, NB, 500 bbia this seaeon; plenty of whales In sight ‘Off and ‘on et Callao Nov 1]. archer, Macomber NB, 1900 ep all told; bad taken 200 bbls the lust month, Would teave for bome tr afew days; all well. ‘Fouched Preys Aug s, Janet, Wost of Westpor, clean: Kept 14, Barclay, Tripp, do % ep (reported Aug 10 with Py ‘Aleander, ry Provigneows, 60 6p; XQ Windsor, 63, 16 day, wis” | Ane, Macom- ees . Westport, 280 ap beg FE yen Bosians, Smita, NL, for Japan Sea; ar, Michaela 30th ult, by letter from Capt B Bi clean, Had seen no wha'ers on the passage, swear Bad'veon. 1 * royal lotter from ; vy) ‘The! bz later rome Cope, rain Jonhue rag. don, NB, 188 8p ox . ae ee oe eens, in roring 10 it on oat tb mabeddedt (2 guickssnd, John A Parker, B Probably being emebor aod. <0 fathoms of chain at the sume oe ee Go. ic an anchrr and 20 tathoms of chain. The Domtoga vas try.g bard to take anchor, but whether +uccesstul or not was no known. nown, Atdo 3d ull. by letter fcom Capt “Isher, Osprey, NB, ready forece wih “about 40 bbis np oll) woud obip Wart ‘oppor (onlty, Off West Coast of Africa Sept 3, George, Bpooner, N%, with 100 bbls humpback oti; would leave for olLeT crulsing grounds a few days. ‘At Teklistor Harbor, Ockotsk Sea, Bept 3, by letter frow Capt Aye. Fenny, NB; hed toben 28 whales i.\a seasoa, mak tog about 1,400 bbls. pievorts Cx Bevbiee, wn 3 NB * is edson. Sid f lo 12th; Bouisa, Green, Season. ‘The Fanny wot Kabler bad cae Sst am "At Tombess Sud, Cincice, Giterd Wt. 500 8 ‘omber, £34, Clarice, Gitcrd, 2 Westport, 409 se, Marci AtMube Jan 18, Platina, Allen, 12th, Levis, MeFazland, NB 2u0ep. At Lenvia Island Jan 16. A'to. Sng), PB, 980 ap. At Parta Nov 29, by le'tor trom Capi Duily, Bea Breewe, I Bi had Shipped 20 bbls ep and 7000 tbs bone'by the Catalpa, NB; hac 600 ep 1100 wh all to'd. Sid from do Nov 2, Superior, Norton NB to Scales: Sits Osprey, Fisher, do é0; Cataips, Hamblin, NJ, tor Tombee! me. At ombez Noy 10. Solencid. Am'th, Bdgertown, 650_ wh; Clarice, Gilford, NB GW ap; & Cummings, Jenking Dert- mouth, ‘ ‘ Nant, 400 wp, 1400 vv all told; J ‘A Parker, ‘aber, hB. 1100 ep-all (old Seen (by the Rockali at this port) Nov 23, Int 5 158 tom 2 50.8 ip swering 8, showing & rad, bine and white alg- naj with black ball. Spokan—Nov 10, tat 36 10, lon 36040, Mrasaehusetts, Thomp- from Ocko'sk for Bcoolulu, 140) bbis this sesson, Oct 27, off St Michaels, Homer, Im ert Nant, &) op, had had bad weather, is en, &e. Bbip Young Sam, Merrtthew, trom Port’snd for ¥ Orleans, Dee 21, Ist 27 56, lon 74 1. is Bark Emma ‘Lincoln, Watis, fom New O:leans for Oork, Dec 22, lat 28 11, lon 7% ioe wannab, from Newport, E, {or Savannah Dee 1S, lat 9, ton 4 1 Pus. iy Rowland sence {-r Buenos Ayres, Nov 3), lat 168, joa 3445 qahttG Leango, from Aux Cazes for New York, Dee 2 lat 2 1%, Jon 74 ‘#). tehr Northern Light, Buri from Aux Cayos tor Bostoa, Dee 29, lat 37 45, lon 73 Forzigu Ports aggiEAToEao#, Dec 21—arz rebe Frauk A Hail, Cain, Pilar lel bia Ih port 224 bark BG W Dodge. Jarvis, fom NY¥ork; Kate & Alice, Tnorp, trom do: John Gilpin, toload tor Boston; beige Mapbi Jorhatn from Boston; Parama, Cook frou Pii- 4 wie from NYork diag. . port barks J Forbes, Francl:, am@ Excelsior, Har:man, voth for NHavenrextday bid 10th, brig J Weat, dell (from Port and), Louisiana. Gonatvus, Dee 151 ri Elizabeth of for NYork % days; Mary Lowel ef Calsia, from NYork ji <dwell, of Piymouth. trom Boston, arr luth. ate ania, bickerson, ton. Havana, Deo 27 r bark O J Chaffee, Nickela, Londsa, 28 66\6; sehr Alfsretta Chase. Bath. In ‘port 27th, ships Quebec, Emerson, disg; American, Sea- yey; J © Jarvis, Collier; Hydra. Parker. and Jooas Werea, Warhburr, do; Harrisbug, Wisweil wig, parks Nadeamis aic. Lanvher, for New Yor tmmediately, chariered caries 1600 boxes, Alma, Alden, to load for New York or ved at $2,000," carries 2000 boxes c lin. Topeka, Church; ios; Baranac, Bagles, R H snignt, Luscomd; Wyandotte, Bryani, and © 6 Hauition brane, Cochrane; 5 Jago, M , Smith, trtor char; b y Le Merrsuew, for Boston leg; Crizaya, Sta ics, tor Portiand, do; Zor e, Viow.as, bootland, Strout, Imear veib, Boardman; James Wolefield, allen; Urandea, Tbsettay Wn Clark, Simpson; John Alred) Perry: Annawan Hemy, Gilchrist; blizabed, Carle; Leoliue, Green, and Arce dian, Wilson, dig; John Fieroe, 'Meivitle. wig; Jona Balos, Barstow, unc; echrs Mary D deu!l, Ttospsen ar t Sau Cayetano for Baltimore, at $5, carries 140 tona; Carthagana. Aurtord, ‘or Boson, ‘4g; Ceutrel america, K> Boston 14g; Marve dridge, for Baltimoie'2 days; U Lowser, Snow, diag sxratE, Deo 2-—-No am vessel in port. sid sear Pearloay, Adams, Boston. Maniza, abt Oct 13—Ip port ship Phecix, Hoxie, from Bong Kong, chaztered ta fond fur NY $14 er ton. BMaNsantiLa, veo 1h—In port seae Sagab Vieworia, Long, for N¥crk, Idg. sid Sth brig 8 tout, Weudsca York, Matanzas, D In port backs Gay Itead Gresn, for Gow stontinople, log rem, Pilot Fish, Ho;t, tor Cork, wih malas bea; F A Ferley, not fecc chines, Keen J Copgesba.’; Humbold', Gian; ‘al Marshall, “Pae Cthers, ‘abbot and’ — Berry. disg. Mat lda. 1 mtg: schrs Mogel’an Vidud, Sureent, for Now York wilh sugar and molasses: H Curtis, Jchnson, disa. Nevviras, Dec 7—In port bark Tivals, Gardner, from Oar- for ¥ Yori, ldg, 13th, trig a. tta Owen, Ray, fer De Dov ¢—In port barks Fred Deming, and Shir- 9g Shag ‘%3—In vort brig Careline, Cook, from New St JAGO DE Coma, Doc 16—Arr bark Sophia, Gui, Port lacd’ brig Sarah B Bills, His, NYors SAGUA LA CRAXDB, Dec li-—Arr brigs Ostavis Woodward, Bell, reload Chae, York; 2th. “Ichn Winth-op, ‘rest, Bust St Tomas, ‘Dee 17—In port ships Margaret's ing, would te ready probabiy in two weeks, ( umb Mecrill, dirg: brizs ay Anz, Pope, frow Bucksvitie, 5 r 14th; Syivina, Jordas, from’ Trini-ad Isiand, arr Ilih; Addy switt, Forster, hence. disz; schrs Gross frem Maluga, for NYork 10tn, put Ith for provisions and with loss of ssils, repg; Isanelia (of Chariecton), Card ell, toreals. pid ec 11 t Beralce, Saw: er, Attakapas. 13th, schr 8 BProden Sright (from Fall Ml- er), Cuba, with cargo, 15ta, brig Nathan, Sparrow (trom Gua, da‘oupe), Atuwkapas. Wisc nea! tuagh at re bast, | og oe a. i Bow ton 17 daya, arr 19th; brig Joacph Park, Pstk, for do, ips Hoot Por. BRAZO8, Dec 19—In port achr Florencs, for N York. BALTIMORE. Jan 2—Arr steamers Jos Whitn ed Berton; Pszker Vetn, Raxceay Oa Uscer F Hawiey, Davis, Becksmith, Windsor, NS. ve ia Torre, Dili, aud’ Nightingale, Hu 1, SYork; tlea M Duf- fie'd, Jones, Portlard. Ba stermer Parker Voin, roe, ‘Gen Youk: ebip Jullet, Moulton, NOzieans; brig Murte lo. St Joby, NB. 8'd ship Cairo, Jones, Ubaries‘on; brig Br), Rawlings, West Indes. ‘BOSTON, Jan 2—arr barks Onmanti, Gordon Beyrout; Fer- i nandino, Wright, Palermo, L_ & A ‘iobart Hodgdua, do, J 0 Nickels.'Mokels, MOrleaué; Growlec, Pillahu: do, Gov Par- {s, Musans, M.bile; brigs Martha Kendall, Plummer, Per- nainbuco; Marehieid, Brown, Surinam via’ Gioucester; km ire, Crowell. Mobile; echrs Juo Stith (Br), Vieming, Aux Jexés: Spring Hil, Freeman. Cape wagten: able Foreds Burroughs, Tangler; Fuliov, Pearl, George‘own, WC; A Oow dery, Babcock; Jerusha Baker, Kaker and jtonite, Horton, Phase ptia; Golden Clouc, Porter, NYork; Jas Lawrence, Allen, and tanson Dean, ‘Dean, NYork. ' Arr yesterday, Sormer Wm Jerbins, Hallett, Walilmore, Telegrepbed. bark Arzow, fr.m Kio Ganse (gone to Salend; brig Broihe's, eup- a Giana’ for hve parkuand ree brag. 1 Liverpcol via He itax; bark Geo nj Adam*, Merrymag. Mobtlet do; Portland; sobs, A G-diner, Marts, Ph ; Chamterisin, NYork. Sid, wind NWio Sk. moderate, steamship Asia, bark Ceet! brigs Martha Worthington. Laurilia, Mary Anv, Isola, B Chaloner, seb-# Julian. J Killot, Ship Lamerk got under welah fiom the Rosds, but reiurved, the wind easterly. Bark Koze Stondish remains in the Roads CHARLESTON, Dec 2—Ar: steap ship Marion, Foster, ship Jobn'Stevers, Peters do; park Carnatic Biailer, Liverpool; schr Wiillam & Jotn, Cannon, Fort Dal- Sith - Arr ship Argy'e (Br), MeMono} Yor thhrs Heywa.d. Mebougal, Hevaas; Vieiory (D0) "Se- sohre Heywa. ic |, Havana; ry (Br) bane Baracoa: wis (Taber, Puta Boston. ire omae, shia Maitapsn, Collier, from Liverpool: brig Somers, fim Haveoa.’ ‘sid ship, Othello, ucker, favre: big Barsb, ba, Ssvansah; schr J H Hurnett, Worth, NY GALVESTON, ‘Dec 20—Arr previous, brig Sea orl GLOUCESTER, Dec 31—Arr achr Gentile, NYork; Jas 24, bark Ciara U Beil, Power, Surinam, HOLM#’s HOLE, Dec'28, PM—Arr bark Fernandina, Wright, Palermo, for Boston; briga Rainbow, Emerson, ot Marye, Gar, Mary, Plerce. Bartlet. NUriosns for 3 AU. thwal!, and min Peeks ruthwali, : Bonita, Horton, and", Babcock, Pate Gelpbia for do; Pawtucket. Brown. NYork for Salem; “Adoni (2), Lockhart, do tor Windsor; Win H ‘fitcomb, Johnson, Bua ton for Cherapeake Bay Dee 2—Arr bark Uasroy, Sma ly, New Orleans for Boston; tchrs Glenview, Pariridge, Buckaville, SU. for Bt % Fred Reed, Crosby, Phiade:phia for Boston; East 5 Lombard. Boston for Tangier. Sl¢,bi¢ Sarah Klien. schre prey, of Bells Crecie, T B tiodgmao, W H Titeomo, lonia (Br). Dec %0—A=r brigs Austra'la, Brewer, Savannah for Porte mouth; Martba Kendall, Plummer, Pernarbuco; sehra J. Lawrence. Aven, and beojamin, (asidy, NYork for Boston, Sid brig Celt Dee jl— Arr brig Wm Nickels, —, 8 York for Boston; aghrs Ocean Wave, Freeman, Tangier for Porllaud; New Glove, Brookings, Vienna, Md, for Bath. 9 AM—sic, the above errivals ard those before reported tp port, except brig Kobin. Wind light from W. PM—Arr bark Azor, burke, New Bedford tor Boston; schre Wahlon Kets, Goofe7, Wimingtes, bel, for do; Arcturus, BIL t for do; 8 $ Higgins, Kemp, Boston for Tanwier. Jan I—Azr ber Susbing, Tibbetts, NOrleans tor ES Moble for do; Oak, Kyder, a Karo de Usstlnn Uutkin, Now Or avi3. Philadelphia for Portland; selre for Boston; Arcile, Dyer. Conatyos tor do for ¢o: Chas A Hannum, ‘eston for do; R H Moulten Hoyt, Ge Ariadne, Harding, York tor Salem: ip2an, Provincetown fer NYork; © A Dver, Bortos foe Taagier. Std brig Robin: schra J J Higgins, Be telie, and © M Dyer, for NBediord for repairs. sd—Arr briga Ca: Wian, Piokham, Cardenas for Boston; B&- mira, Hall, Phiadelphis tor do; schre Granadilia, Morrirean, do for d¢ josephine, Urrd, New York for Dover, NH; tale, Bunger, Mschias for N York, wih loss of pars of’ deok load of Ieths. Sid echr Halt “ In port 9. aM. wird N, barka Azor, Emma Cushing, Warren Halett, Cak; briga Baron de Castine, Zenith, Castilian, mira, echra Mabiou Belts, Arciurus, Hatnad, MOXO, Arcis, & A Hannum, K H Mouliou. Granadiila, Josephine, and Ariacne. HYANNI8, Jan 1— srr this evening schr JP Ni ‘Taylor, Boston for NYork, Sid scbra J P Nickerson, O Taylor, Express, © & P Chose. Arr Sist ult, aches Cyrus Cbs zy lain, Hallet, Boston tor NYork: Jan i, Prines Lee Boo, Teipo, do for do; Expresa, Freeman, do for Tangier; Louisa, Ohase. do for NWork. » York for Boston. Sie sebrs Prince Lee . Trip} vere P Nickerson, Taylor (both trom Boetor ); Louisa, § Yor! INDIANOLA, Deo 20—Arr ach Telegraph, NYork 15 MOBILE, Dec 2o-ary brig BT Marin, French, oh MACHIABPORT, Dec 2+—8'd echr Seven Sisters, Crowley, NEW ORLEANS, Dec 2, PM—Arr echt J W I Clack, Matanzas; sldop Frank Plerce, Faoker, Noank, OL. c OE ea ene Lien dee ba. ‘© W Powl'ney, | LN York. ’ rh, ‘olant, ht. Ber, adora. ; Bela Peck, De- lancy, Norwich, Ct; tie? Al irnard. Providence. tore Lamorns, Gres, 39 days from Waterford, is in Hamp, NAW BEDFORD, Jan 2—Arr sehr © W yer, Cobb, Row ton for Tangier (see Disasters). Sid schr Filen Kodman, Mew Yor NEWPORT, Jan 1—Arr echra Eben Sawyer, Percival, at Tomingo for Boston; Amazon, Plorce, NYork ‘for Sar. fwich;, Josephive, Card, do for Dover; L W Alexander, Ale: . Kock'and 'for Norfolk; Knoch French, Fal! Kiver ton Bait 1d brig Mary (Br), 8t Jobo, NB, via NYork, IA, Jan’ 2—Acr dark Tovar, Aray, Liver. onl; brigs Geo Albert, York, New ‘rleany: Johann (pam). runcken, NYork; schr Delaware, Harding, Providence, PORTLAND, Jan 1—Arr steamer Jackson, Layfield, New ‘ork; echt Ocesa Wave, Freeman, Tangier. Cat shig Realy A_ Kall (new, of Porilend, 102) tons), Cranrleatoa brigs Alt new, ot Harpswell 399 tons, Bibl rae ni Libty, Onrdenaa; Albion Geog fd brig Celestina. PORTSMOUTH, Jan 1~Arr sehr J Boston; Warren Philadelphia for do; Jeane for do; Zeniti Moxo, Dyer, Jerem' do; Eenriah! At ‘or di g ve, Havens per, Smith, do, Freeman, Freeman, the lower harbor 20.8 wit, soir Hero, Bue: Tangier. Arr in bi) tor forroe, vp. 1 we IND, Jan 1—Art ache B Nickerson, Nickerson, Rejl, Ham, Rockand. Sid woamebip James: a lw Arr - wan, Neleaas foe Bowloon ” ;