The New York Herald Newspaper, January 16, 1856, Page 4

4 WEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 1856.” NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR AND EDITOR, OPPIOE N. W. CORNER OF NASSAU AND FULTON STS Fae Daley iat 2 cents = WEEKLY HERALD, cory Saturil at O04 cenla per Sy. oF ger comm: Ho edition, -* per annun, Fs Eewti Britain, or $6 to any part of /ve Continent, both Py A yi gt ge ager 794 an wort - iteraily paid for. eg-Ovr é Velume XXI............... sree N@s 1S AMUSEMENTS THIS SVRNING. BROADWAY THEATRE, Brosdway—Sxa or Ice—P. P., 8 rue Min snv THE Tighe, MEBLO’S GARDEN, Sroadway—Four Lovexs—Tearsi- enonn—Raout. BOWERY THEATER, sowery—Jewess—Yarxew Jack— Prasecorep DUTCHMAN. — BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers street—Twexty Muvures wren 4 Ticke—MAn or Masy PRienps. ‘WALLACK’S THEA’ -Lov. _ ree oep ‘TRE, Broadway—Lovs anp Money. LAURA KEENP’S VARIGTIES, Broadway—s TERS Run Oxer—Taz Pama Donna. alas ‘WOOD'S MINSTREWS. 444 Broadway—Ermorian Par- Peamsrces— MasgugRaDe Bari. BUCKLEY'S BURLESQUE OPERA HOUSE, 539 Broad ‘way—Sxcro Minsearisy—Ricw,xo IT1, ag “New York, Wednesday, January 16, 1850. ‘The steamship Ericsson, from Havre 30th ult., arrived at this port last night. She brings ne later mews than was received by the Atlantic. % The House of Representatives yesterday, by a ma- jority of four, tabled a resolution adopting the plu- ality rule, balloted three times for Speaker, and then adjourned. Nothing of moment occurred in the. State Senate yesterday. In the Assembly a motion to reconsider the vote whereby the plurality rale in the election of Speaker was adopted, was lost by ayes 33, noes 79. Pending a motion to proceed forthwith to bal- Jot an adjournment was carriej, the non-arrival of the New York members, who had been delayed on the route by the detention of the railroad trains, being regarded as snflicient cause for such action. The belated members reached the Capitola few minutes after the adjournment was declared; there- fore, we confidently look for an organization to-day, Mr. Bailey, the democratic candidate for Speaker, has withdrawn from the contest. The national democrats held a caucus last night, but we are uot imformed as to the result of it. The black republicans hold an informal conyen tion at Pittsburg on the 22d of February, at which arrangements are to be made for holding a national delegate convention for the nomination of candi- @ates for President and Vice-President. The Grand Jury yesterday rendered bille of in- @ictment against Daniel H. Dillingham, Secretary of Col. Parker H. French, Major Addison Farns- worth, Major Geo. B. Hall, Andrew J. Morrison, Francis O'Keefe, James R. Malé, John Creighton, Charles Walters and Wm. Lyster. They are charged with being engaged in a filibustering enterprise against the State of Nicaragua. Col. French was arrested yesterday forenoon, but later in the day was released from custody. Other parties have been indicted, but their names have not been al- lowed to transpire. A rich scene occurred in the Superior Court yes- terday, before Judge Oukley, on a motion to amend the amendments to the exceptions in the Forrest divorce case. Affidavit and counter affidavit were presented, and the Judge admitted that, as to cer- tain statements made and contradicted, it was im- possible for him to decide between the two eminent deponents. The argument before the general term, for the new trial, is still pending. The testimony in the case of M. Echeveria, charged with fitting out a slaver, has closed, and ‘Mr. Cutting yesterday summed up on the part of de- fendant. Mr. Joachimssen will close the case to. day for the government. The report of the proceedings in the Supreme Court, special term, in the case of a repudiated guardianship, will be read with much interest- Family secrets, when developed, always attract the attention of the curious. A suit to recover $500, lodged in the hands of a stakeholder, bet on the return of an Alderman for the Fourteenth ward, was commenced yesterday, before Judge McCarthy, in the Marine Court, on the ground that, under the statute against “ gaming the transaction was illegal. The de- be given to-day. The case has excited deep interest among ward politicians and betting wen, An inquest was held yesterday upon the bodies of the engineer nd fireman who were killed on the Hndson River Railroad, by the breaking down of the bridge over Spuyten Duyvel creek. A tter a pa- tient investigation, the jury rendered a verdict that the deceased came to their deaths by drowning and injuries accidentally received by the giving way of the bridge; and further, that the said giviag way of the bridge was due to the accumulation of ice aader it, caused by the northwest wind and the unusual rise of the tide, thereby loosening the timbers of the structure, Another casualty occurred on the Hud- son River Rallroad yesterday, a short distance south of Peekskill. An onknown man walked upon the track directly towards an advancing train, heediess of repeated warnings by blowing the steam whistle and ringing the bell. He was caught by the cow- catcher, and injured beyond recovery. ‘The unfortu- nate man doubtless intended to destroy himself. An inquest was held yesterday on the body of Margaret Roark, an Irishwoman, who was killed by being knocked down by the New Haven early morn- ing train. She was walking on the track at the time. She had frequently threatened to put an end to her life, having been abandoned by her husband. A few days since she made an attempt of a similar nature. The Almshouse Governors met last evening, when the standing committees for the year were ap pointed. A resolution was passed calling on the Common Council to make provision for the separa- tion of the male and female prisoners in the new prison about to be built on the site of the old Essex Market prison. It appears that under the present urrangements the innocent too often come in contact with the guilty, and this the governors wish to pre- vent. A communication was received from Comp- trolier Flagg, complaining of the excessive expendi- tures of the Board, which, he alleges, will swell the tax levy of 1856 to $925,000, There are 6,349 per sons in the institutions under the control of the Board, as will be seen by the report given elsewhere ‘The annual meeting of the Association of Exempt Firemen was held last evening, at the honse of En- gine Company No. 4, in Mercer street, near Fourth. About ninety-iive dollars was paid in as dues and initiation fees. A number of new members were proposed. The treasurer read 8 satisfactory report Resolutions were passed condoling with the parents and family of Mr. Wade, late President of the Fire Department, on the occasion of his death. Officers were elected for the year, afier an open nomination and a ballot. The Board of Engineers met also last evening, at the Stuyvesant Institute, and passed a series of reso- Jutions expressive of the regret of the body at the loss of Mr. Wade, A committee of five was ap. pointed, in order to co operate with the committee which was nominated on last Thursday, relative to the erection of a tablet to his memory. We learn by telegraph that the harbor and river at Baltimore are again navigable, afier having been closed up for three days. The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about 600 bales. The market was a little irregular, with- out quotable change in prices, Flour was in better demand, with more doing, and the market closed with a better feeling, without change of moment in quotations. The sales of wheat were confined to Western red, chiefly at 150c., with some lots re ported at 185c, Corn was steady, with sales of old mixed at 9Ic. 8 93c., from store and delivered, and new yellow and white Southern at 86c. a 8740. Rye was in good demand, with sales from store at 130c, Pork was firmer and higher. Sales of mess were made at $16 50a $16 75. Sugars werefirmer, with a sale of New Orleans at Sjc. a 9c., with a small sale of boxes at 83c. Coffee was steady, and a cargo of 2,850 bags was sold on private terms. Freights were firm for London and Liverpool, with fair engagements. To the Continent they were quiet, without change of moment in quotations. ‘The Speakership, the Three Parties and the Constitauon, More than a hundred ballots, six weeks of fruitless efforts to elect a presiding officer, and the disclosures of the debate on Saturday last which we give in another column—have served at least to exhibit the utter partizan character of the present House of Representa- tives, In this whole business there is but one guide for all honest men——it is the Constitution of the United States. Parties ought to be known, sustained or opposed by their adhesion or avoidance of that compact. Mere matters of policy we have had enough of. We have had it in the origin of the Wilmot Proviso—we have bad it in the defection of the Van Burens in 1845—we have had it in the whole course of Mr. Pierce’s administration. It was policy that proscribed national men in 1853—it was policy that reorganized the Northern elements of fanaticism—those elemeats which were wholly developed by the agitation of the Proviso. It was that Proviso, indeed, which constituted the source of all the divisions ia the democratic party, and which has utterly destroyed the old whig organization. Well, then, we have had enough of policy—euough of the Proviso—enough of agitatioa—enough of abolition--enough of contention between the North and the South. In the election of a Speaker to the present House, it is impossible to disregard the past. We admit that aside from the fierce disturb- ances we have encountered on the slavery question, it would not be important whether the presiding offi- cer was of this or that opinion upon the powers of Congress over the subject of slavery. It is the majority that must rule in that hody; and if the abolitionists have that majority, they have the power to select their Speaker; if they have not, to permit an election of one of their number would indicate a shocking state of demoralization—a superior devotion of the majority to the interests of party over the higher interests of the constitution. Under such circumstances, and in view of the unmis- takeable fact that the House is composed chiefly of national men, the question is nar- rowed down to the duties and obligations of the democrats sustaining Richardson, and the national Know Nothings sustaining Fuller. United, these interests constitute the coatroll- ing force of the body. ‘The debate on Saturday has served an excel- lent purpose. It bas disclosed the position of Banks as the standard bearer of the black re- publicans. It has shown the motive which first placed Campbell, of Ohio, in nomination and so soon dropped him to bring the Seward phalanx into line in favor of Banks. The de- sign of the black republicans is now seen to have been to assume the offensive in Congress by the election of their Speaker, the appoint- ment of the committees and subordinates of the body. Banks occupied triple ground. He was a Seward abolitionist, a Know Nothing abolitionist and the policy candidate of Pierce, McClelland and Cushing of the administration. Thus sustained he has failed. His fall has re- duced him to the position of an open enemy to the constitvtion and to the peace and harmony of the Union. After this, to the extent that he is sustained, to that extent disunion is rife in the American House of Representatives; to that extent are his supporters in open rebellion against all the highest interests of the people of the United States. There are, manifestly, two ways to support Mr. Banks: by voting for him and by dividiog ihe vote of his opponents who concur in the evil of his election. Colonel Richardson, sus tained by the democracy, although in our judgment a little shaky on the Wilmot Proviso, or wore likely the thoughtless utterer of senti- ments he does not sanction, caanot longer com- plain either of the want of constancy on the part of his friends, or their devotion to the mere obligations of the party to which he and they belong. If the Wilmot Proviso was con- stitntional, the Missouri Compromise was con- stitutional. We believe there is no power io Congress to establish such inequalities as are produced by either. If there is power to pro- hibit, there is power to establish slavery; and on reflection we feel certain that Colo- nel Richardson will concur with us in this position. No matter, he can no longer be urged for Speaker without, in effect, makiag his supporters parties to the final triumph of Mr. Banks. Precisely so it is, even, too, with in- creased force, with the friends of Mr. Fuller. They occupy grounds of utter hostility to the black republicans. They continue to sustain Faller to give effect to their position. They have between thirty and forty votes out of two hundred and thirty of which the House is composed, Is it not manifest to the friends of Mr. Fuller that as a distinct, positive torce they amount to nothing!--that they can be truly serviceable only in producing a given result, such as they claim by virtue of their principles, by uniting with those nearest to them in eentiment and general policy: By adhering to Fuller do they not substantially encourage, and, in fact, indirectly aid, the friends of Banks? Of the triangle, Banks has the largest vote: the democrats and Know Nothings, constituting a majority of the House, by dividing upon Rieh- ardson and Fuller must, then, ultimately, if a Speaker is to be electod at all, secure the triumph of the black republicans, There is now one fact, at least, evolyed from this long contest : Mr. Banks has been brought out as the candidate of the agitators and the enemies of the Union, He is the standard bearer of the black republicans. This defines the duties of all national men; and if there is aspark of patriotism in his opponents—if there isaregard for the constitution over that of party--if men are not criminally indiferent, or wickedly and selfishly devoted to this or that political organization, and are not willing to see everything made to yield to the latter, they will now for season forget the minor in- terests of party, and select at onve a presiding officer of true national stamp. When men trade with traitors two parties are sure to be cheated. It is too late either to permit the election of Banks or to run the hazard of that election by a blind adherence to the present programme of operations, Above all, to fuse into the contest the new elements of Americanism—to attempt to give expression to reforms in the midst of a war urged on by the enemies of the Union—is no better than to address an army upon the im- provements of gunnery in the midst of a can- nonade by its enemies. Substantially there are but two parties in the field. The black republicans are in the minority, and yet they are doubly stronger in the House than in the country. They gained their position in 1854; in 1855 they lost in six States more than half their popular support, To permit them, under such circumstances, to triumph, is to give them, by the treachery of their opponents, a new lease of power and new agencies for future mischief. ; What, then, is the daty of the democrats and the Americans in the present emergency? To unite upon a new man and promptly to elect him. The farce of the actual majority being subjected to the minority has been play- ed long enough. It is impossible longer to be- lieve in the sincerity of men who continue to proclaim Banks as the treason candidate, but £0 Manage as to render his election not only possible but highly probable, It is not honest thus to act—it is not patriotic; it may evince devotion to party, but there are reasons—and this is one—when devotion to party becomes constructive treason to the constitution, Mark that. A Broapsipe From Oxp Ironsrpes.—We publish to-day an eloquent, stirring and con- vincing appeal to Congress from the Father of the American Navy against the unjust action ot the Naval Board, not only on his own behalf, but on that of others aflected by its decisions. We have also im type a report of the debate ia the Senate on the same subject, which a press of matter compels us to hold over; but in the meanwhile we recommend Commodore Stew- art’s exposition of his grievances to the careful attention of our readers. If anything were wanting to convince the world of the reckless- ness, impolicy and ingratitude of the decision arrived at in this gallant veteran’s case, it would be supplied by this document. The clearness and force of its arguments and the brilliancy cf its language show that if years have impaired somewhat the physical activity of the writer, his mind retains all that intellec- tual vigor which constitutes the most essen- tial quality for high command. Its style is the more to be admired from the fact that while it is employed in the ungrateful task of enume- rating the services which he has rendered to the country, it cannot be accused of the least ten- dency to unnecessary egotism, and that while it urges in strong terms the injustice which has been done to him, it never violates fora mo- ment the respect due to the delegated authori- ty of the nation, mistaken though it has been in the exercise of its powers. The arguments used by Commodore Stewart are substantially the same as those which have been so frequently put forth by this journal. He demonstrates the unconstitutional and arbitrary character of the tribunal creat- ed by the act of Congress, and shows that, full as were its powers, it over- stepped them to a degree never contem- plated by the framers of the bill. The Board was expressly enjoined by its instractions to make a careful examination into the efficiency of the officers, and the Commodore very justly contends that no inquiry could be thus characterized which did not involve no- tice to the parties inculpated, and an opportu- nity of rebutting the charges made against them. He denies altogether the salutary effects of commissions of this kind on the or- ganization of the navy. Even where a board of officers had been convened to aid with their practical knowledge in forming a series of in- ternal regulations for the service, its labors have been found productive of no advantage. How, then, could anything but mischief be expected from a board invested with such a large discretionary power over the reputations, fortunes and happiness of the entire profes- sion, and which bud so many temptations to act with partiality? Thus the campaign is fairly opened in Con- gress against the “Council of Fifteen,” by this broadside from the old Commodore, fo!- lowed up by rattling discharges of sidearms from other quarters, in the shape of strong memoria]s to the national representation, and indignant newspaper protests from every part of the Union, If, after the exposure of so many cases of grievous injustice and op- pression, constituting in themselves a whole- sale violation of the individual rights guaran- teed by the constitution, Congress should rc- fuse to listen to the just demands for redress made to it, then we shall be disposed to con- clude, with Commodore Stewart, that it be eomes 4 reproach, instead of an honor, to hold the naval commiseion of this country. Inportanr Presipentrar, Correcriox.—We find the following important paragraph at the head of the editorial column of yesterday's Philadelphia Pennsylvanion:— GOVYRNOR BIGLER AND JAMES BUCHANAN. We are authorized by Governor William Bygler to say that the telegraphic despatch which was sent over the Union and published yesterday in Philadelphia and other cities, announcing his élection tothe United States Senate, to bea triumph of Gen. Pieree, and a defeat of James Bu- chanan in Pennsylvania, for the Presidency, is unquali- fiedly faire. Senator Bigler has been, and ‘is now, the devoted and active friend of Sir. Buchanan, and will’ sus tain him for the Presidency, with all the energy and in- tellect of which he is master. His preferonce for Mr. Buchanan was known to the democratic members of the ure, nine-tenths of whom are Buchanan men, ¢ received the caucus momination. This is suficiently explicit for the dullest of the Pierce democracy. The apparent indig- nation with which Governor Bigler repudiates the name of Pierce, is, however, surprisingly emphatic. The Senator elect makes his cor- rection as if a great outrage had been cust upon him by the announcement that General Pierce ishis favorite for the succession. The conduct of the Penasylvanian, too, appears to us assomewhat ungrateful. Colonel Forney, if we are not mistaken, while he has a leading handin the Washington Union, still keeps a finger in the management of his former organ at Philadelphia. But how can Mr. Pierce sub- mit to being thus humbugged by his kitchen favorite, who, while worshipping the President at Washington, gives him the cold shoulder, and huzzas for Buchanan in Pennsylvania’ Will the Pennsylvanian explain? Frontmer Stati y AND Prrrewenry, Squatter sovereignty is not quite so rough and primitive a condition of society as come people think. Our Nebraska correspondent wriies to ve on the best tinted French note paper, and, judging from its perfume, indulges plentifully in musk. Shades of Shelby and Boone! what do you think of this? Tue Oruer Sig of tat Frurcster Srony— Hheronica. Reraworioy.—There are two sides to every story, and in no instance is the axiom more true than in that of the political history of Nicaragua. Spain originally possessed all Central America. When her dominion ceased, the five States— Guatemala, San Salvador, Hon- duras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica—succeeded to the Spanish sovereignty as independent re- publics. From this period the Nicaraguan flag waved without intermission over the river and port of San Juan del Norte, (Greytown,) until, by order of Lord Palmerston’s ministry, the British admiral in 1848 drove out the Nica- raguan authorities, pulled down their flag, and hoisted the Mosquito ensign in its stead. Thus, without any warning—without going through the preliminary of a demand or the formula of a declaration of war—the only Atlantic seaport ot Nicaragua was, in a time of profound peace, wrested from her by the Palmerston adminis- tration, in a style which, if not termed filibus- ter, cannot readily be distinguished from it. The existence of a protectorate over the Mos- quito Indians did not require that the flag which had waved over San Juan for more than one hundred and fifty years should be forcibly displaced to make room for the drapery of aa ignorant savage. This treacherous and over- bearing act of « powerful nation like Great Britain, towards a weaker State, has left an in- delible stigma upon the United States which permitted, and upon Great Britain which in- flicted the wrong. Nor did the English government stop there. They about the same time seized Tigre Island, which commands the Gulf of Fonseca on the Pacific Ooeam, and the Bay Islands, which be- long to Honduras. This occurred after the United States acquired California. The gov- erpment of Nicaragua, through fear of the power of Great Britain, made no attempts to regain the port and territory of which it had been so summarily deprived, but contented itself with simply protesting against the wrong, and relying on this country for redress, When it subsequently appointed a Judge for Greytown, as one of the judicial districts of the State, it was duly admonished to desist by her Majesty’s Consul in Central America, In view of these facts, Gen, Walker may be regarded as the liberator of Nicaragua, for he comes to relieve that State from domestic dessension and foreign oppression. What the filibuster Palmerston took away, the filibuster Walker seeks to restore. If Walker revives the con- federation of Central America, and resumes possession of Greytown on the part of Nicaragua, his adopted country may justly style him both protector and liberator, Tur PENNSYLVANIA SENATORIAL ELECTION A Very Insrructive Case.—The Legislature of Pennsylvania have just elected to the Uni- ted States Senate ex-Governor Bigler, (demo- crat,) in the place of Cooper, (whig,) whore term has expired. In 1854, Governor Bigler, asthe democratic candidate for re-election, was overwhelmingly defeated by the combined American party, whig and anti-slavery forces. This opposition also had the Legislature by a decided Know Nothing majority; but they unfortunately nominated in caucus for the Senate Simon Cameron, a decayed pipe-laying democrat, and ihere was a rebellion in the camp against him, and there was no elec- tion. It was postponed to the present sersion. Unfortunately, the democrats, in the interval, secured the Legislature in the last fall election, and now they send the identical Governor Bigler to the Se- nate who was supposed to have been litera- ly crushed to atoms in 1854. The moral is very instructive to political parties. It is simply this: Make the most of the high tide while you have it. “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Governor Bigler owes a vote of thanks to Simon Cameron. PatnruL, BUT NO HELP For 1t—The distress of Thurlow Weed at the lamentable humilia- tion of the soft shell Buffalo democracy, in swallowing, at Syracuse, the Nebraska bill, from the snout to the tail, without choking. Deranrore oy M'ste Racurt ror Burore —M’les Brigrd and Durrey, two of the Rachel dramatic company, arrived here on Monday, by the Empire City, from Havana, They ‘will oon be joined by M’lle Sarah Felix, who intends con- necting herself with the enterprise of M. Naquet, who 1s endeavoring to establish a French theatre here. We re- gret to learn by this arrival that Mlle Rachel had resoly- ed to return to Kurope, which resolution was made pub- lie by the following letter from her brother and mina- 20 THE FDTTOR OF THE DIARIO DE LA MARINA, i Havana, Jan. 4, 1858. My Drar Six--I trust you will have the kindness to ia sert these lines in your ostimabie journal, through which T regret to intorm the Havana public that M’lle Kachel, continuing ill, her medical advisers have prohibited hi:> appearance on the stage, advising her to take still furths: repose, in order to secure a # and radical recovery In consequence, it is impossible for her to fulfil the re- presentations already announced, and I am forced to think of returning to Europe with my company, renounc- ing the remainder of my intended undertakings in the United States. I request you to publish this letter, in oréer that those persons who haye subscribed for M’lle Rachel’s performances may receive back their money from Senor Marty, the only agent, at his office in the Pescaderia. RAPHAEL FELIX, ‘Accordingly Mile. Rachel and her company, excepting the artists above named, took passage in the steamship Southampton, to «afl from Havana on the 9th inst. There wasn rumor at Havana that Mie. Rachel in- tended to leave because the Cubans had not received her very warmly. This is contradicted by the Diario, which journal rays:— The apnouncement of the arrival of Mlle. Rachel was joyfully welcomed amongst us; the subscriptions to her performances were nearly completed, as we are informod, notwithstanding the Y'rench language cannot be consi- dered popular with our population; the newspapers hive borne testimony to the favorable predisposition of the public: how, therefore, could there have been the least motive to doubt the favorable reception of Mile. Rachel in Havana’ Yor these reasons, we do not belive tue veraion which some people have given of the reasons tor the prerent determination of the eminent artiste, espe- ciaDy as her intended course wili subject her to very no- table pecuniary losres. As we are informed, her indem- nity t0 Sr. Marty amounts to over six thousand dollara, which, besides the expenses of the company, the salagics of artists and the loss occasioned by her failure to keep Ler engagements inthe United States, must cause an enormous prejudice to her finances. It is a remarkable fact that Mlle, Rachel did not visit New Orleans, the only place in America where there is + regularly established French theatre. Mlle, Rachel arriv ed here in August last, and gave about thirty-five per- formances, ot which five were in Boston, one in Philadel- phia, one at Charleston, S. C., and the remainder in New York, The gross receipts were about one hundred thou- sand dollars, and we should judge that the expenses would come up to two-thirds of that sum. M, Felix has probably netted twenty thousand dollars, and his sister wos farther bound ina beavy forfeit in case she broke her engagementa before she had given two hundred rep- resentations. We shall never see auch an artist again, Fexmra or Mx, Nagre.—The foneral of Mr. W. & Na- gle, late assistant treasurer at the roadway theatre, will take place at one o’¢lock this afternoon, from his late re- sidence, No. 106 Leenard street, and will be attended by the Eureka Lodge, F. A. M., of which fraternity he was a worthy brother. Mr, Nagle was a nativeot this city, only twenty-sm years of age, and was eminently popular among a very large circle of friends and acquaintances. His mother and sisters reside Jn Philedelphia, Executive Minirany Starr Arpotnrments. or has appointed Col. E. 1, Ssheru cngineer in Chief, with the rank of General, in place of Gen. Joseph J. Chambers, resigned. Alsy, Mojor Sarouel C. Thompson, of New York, Aid de Camp, with the rank of Colonel, in place of & H, Sshermerhorn, prom’ teas THE LATEST NEWS BY GLECTRIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, In from Wi OUR RELATIONS WITH GREAT BRITAIN-~THE ARGU- MENT CLOSED ON ONE SIDE. ‘Wasmoton, Jan, 15, 1856, T am advised that the subject of formally withdrawing our minister from England has been debated by the Presiden’ and Cabinet, and is still under consideration. Should Mr, Buchanan’s recall be determined upon, the British government will not be left in doubt as to the reasons for our so doing. The Atlantic’s news exhibits an almost entire indifference on the part of Lord Palmer- ston for a quiet settlement of our affairs. He has made his last explanation, and has nothing further to offer. The question of peace or ita opposite is thua thrown upon our government. The recall of Mr. Buchanan would hasten events. Congress would support the President, and the popular voice of Great Britain, in all probabili- ty, would demand the displacement of Palmerston. The latter event is placed among the probabilities by the President. oP. Q THE RUMORED ALLIANCE OF RUSSIA AND THE UNITED STATES-—-THE SPEAKERSHIP — SOUTH CAROLINA BALLOTING—-CALL FOR A REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION. Wasnctox, Jan. 15, 1858. The rumor that the United States and Russia had en- tered into a conditional offensive and defensive treaty, which, as we learned per advices by the Atlantic, had caused so much excitement in Kuropean capitals, proba- bly sprung from the fuct that Russia has submitted a draft of a treaty of amity and commerce. The plurality rule was tabled to-day by the yotes of all the Richaréson members present—excopt Messrs. Barclay, Hickman and Vail—joined by the Fullerites and Messrs. L. D, Campbell, Dunn, Harrison, Moore, Scott and Wheeler. Mesars. Boyce, McQueen and Keitt have left Mr, Richardson to-day. A Republican National Convention, I am informed, bas been called to meet at Pittsburg on the 22d February, for the purpose of perfecting s national organization, and providing for a National Delegate Convention on a subsequent day, to nominate candidates for President and Vice President. CHIN TY-FOURTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. House of Representatives. Wasmaron, Jan. 15, 1856, THE SPEAKERSHIP, Mr. Muuson, (dem.) of Va., wished it to be under- stood that although he was voting for Mr. Richardson, he inno manner was committed to the line of policy laid down by the democratic caucus, but will hereatter fee) free to Gispose of his vote where it can be most effestually felt, ‘Mr. Quituan, (dem.) of Miss., who had ceased to vo e for Mr. Richardson, stated the reasons that inflasnced him again to support that gentleman. The House then voted:— Mr. Richardson and Mr. and Messrs, Boyce and McQueen for Cadwallader. ‘Mr. Wasnnuny, (blk. rep.) of Me., offered a resolution that if no candidate, on or before the third ballot next to be taken, receive a majority of all the votes east, then the vote shall again be called, and the person having the mpjority of » quorum shall be declared Speaker. P ‘Ibe resolution was laid on the table by a majority of four. ‘Two votes were then taken. ONE HUNDRED AND FOURTEENTH BALLOT. 93 Pennington . . 66 Scattering .. 33 jee, 105, Necessary fo1 Adjourned. United States Supreme Court. ‘Wasmcron, Jan. 16, 1856. No. 33.—Fdward C. Richards et al. vs. Sylvanus Holmes et al. Judge Curtis delivered the opinion of the Court, affirming the decision of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia, with costs. No. 86.—Josiah 8. Griffith et al. vs. John G. Bogert et al. Judge Grier read the decision affirming judgment of the Circuit Court of Missouri, with costs. No. 167.—The United States, appellant, vs. John C. Fremont. Judge McLean read the order of the Court, that the appeal from Northern district of California be dccketed and dismissed, and that the Clerk of the Court issue @ writ of procedendo forthwith to the District Court to proceed with the case. 0. 29,—Uharles Hickox, claimant of schooner Free- man, ve. Alvah Buckingham et al. Argument was con- cluded by Hon. 8. G, Haven for the appellant, and con- tinued by Mr. Ganson for appellees. No. 40,—John Doe ex dem. Joseph B. McCall, Jr., et al., plaintiffs, vs. Willard Carpenter et al. The case was submitted on printed arguments by Mr. Duna for plain- tiffs and Mr. Baker for cefendants, ‘Nos. 42 and 43.—Heirs of General Lafayette, plaintiffs, vs. Joseph Kenton et al., and eame vs. Edward C. Carter etal. ‘Asgument commenced by Hon. Miles Taylor for plaintiffs. From Boston. ELECTION OF ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHU- SETTS—ORGANIZATION OF THE CLEARING HOUSE ASSOCIATION. Bostox, Jan. 15, 1856. Hon. John H. Clifford was clected Atterney General to-day, by the two branches of the Legislature in joint convention. He received 262 of 304 votes cast. The Boston Cleating House Association organized to- day by electing officers, as follows :-President, Franklin Haven, of the Merchants’ Bunk; Secretary, Wiltinm Tho- mas, of the Wetwter Bank; Standing Committee, Andrew T. Hall, of the Tremont Bank; Waldo Flint, of the Eagle Bank; Thomas Lamb, of New Kugland Bauk; A. 1). Hodges, of Washington Bank, and Bevjamin E, Bates, of the Bank of Commerce. Minncaota Legistature. Carcaco, Jan. 15, 1856. ‘The Council organized on F iday, tue 4th inat., by the election of John B. Brisbon, democrat, as presiding” offi- cer, The House faited to organise. Charles ¢ odhen, democrat, receivec the highest number of votes, aud there were geod prospects of his election. From the South, THE SOUTHERN MAILS—MOVEMENTS STATES TROOPS. Baxrimore, Jan. 15, 1866. New Orleans papers of the 4th and 5th are received. ‘At Aransas, on the 21st ult., the steamer Fashion took trom the ship James M. Bogart, from New York, 375 United States troops, They were dotained on board the Fashion by heavy northers, until the 26th, when they started for Corpus Christi, and arrived there the same day, all well, The James M. Bogart walled from Aransas ox the £24 ult., for Mobile. OF UNITED American Colonization Society. WasnincTon, Jan. 15, 1856, A large meeting ofthis society convened in this city this evening. Addresses were made by Mr. George P. Marsh, of Vermont, Rev. Dr. DeWitt, of New York; and Rev. Mr. Burroughs, of Virginia. The report shows that the receipts during the year were $55,276; $52,000 of debt bas been lig dated, and 207 emigrants sent to Liberia. The affairs of that repmblic were represented as being in a very encouraging condition. Boston Weekly Bank Statement. Boetox, Jan. 16, 1856, The following are the footings:—~ Capital Stock... é $31,990,0 Loans and discounts, 61,748,099 Specie. ....eeeeee 3,513,000 Due from other banks, 7 Due to other banks. Deposites. .. Cirenlation. ¥rom Cincinnati. DEATH OF JUDGE WALKER—FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE. Cincayn ati, Jan. 14, 1856, ‘The liquor tore of W. B. Sparks, on Columbia street, in this city, was fire on Saturday night. ‘The bulldivg subsequently fell, burying four firemen in the ruins, Three of them were rescued without serious e injury, but the fourth, named William Videll, was killed. The fire is opposed to have been caused by an ins diary, Loss about $8,000, Saal ht between John Roberts and Jo}, Prize Fig! = q and John Boston, Jan. 16, 1856. 4 The Boston Times of this morning contains a report of @ prize fight near the New Hampshire and Canada line, between John Roberts, of Chicago, and John Murphy, of Liverpool, Twenty-three rounds were fought, occupying two hours and a half, when Roberts was desiared the victor, and took the purse of three hundred dollars, The North Pennsylvania Ratiroad Company. Puiapecema, Jan, 15, 1856, The election of President of the North Pennsylvania Railroad yesterday resulted in the success of award Miller cver Thomas 8. Fernon, the present incumbeat by seventy-three hundred majority. Railroad and Steamboat Travel, Boston, Jan, 15, 1866, ‘The steamboat train, via Stonington, arrived bere this morning, st 6 o'clock, and the Mall’ river train at 9 o'clock. ‘the Norwich train arrived at 27. M4. Zhe morning express train at 71. M. Wasixcrox, Jan, 16, 1956. ‘The mail which lett New York yesterday morning «iid not arrive here until 11 o’clock thi morning. The New York tealu arrived this morning in good time, Cixerwwani, Jan, 14, 1856, 1. B. Brown, Geers, Aces, Astor House out of Cleveland vin Columbus has The train via Clyce and Doyton rans as usual, reaching Cincinnati nt 7 o’elock A. Mt. Jndge Timethy Walker, au eminent aan widely known ot this oly, “hed irs thi: worming. ery SEW YORK LEGISLATURE. ~ .-., Senate, ; Atnany, Jan 16, 1856- PETITIONS, REPORTS, ETC. A petition was presented for authorjty to towns to aub- seribe to the stock of the Albany and Susquehanna Rail- road. The report of the Regents of the University was pre- Mr. Lp or ponag & bill for the erection of the county of Rathbun, to be formed from a portion of Steuben county. Wednesday of each week, at 12 M., was fixed for Execu- tive sestions. Assembly. Atnany, Jan, 15, 1856. THE SPRAKERSHIP—WITHDRAWAL OF MR, BAILEY, ETC, G. A. Duptey rose to a question of privilege. He had been elected by mixed votes, and had been attacked be- caure he voted for the Aue pyc Kissin scented ‘as the pluralits ‘as the party in p: penne aerial anda they had the right to ‘a Speaker. Mr. SrisoLa made a motion to adjourn, which was lost. Mr. Bartey moved post; + until to-morrow, in order to enable him to make remarks, but the Clerk de- ciding debate out of order, he gave way to Mr. Srixora, who moved for a reconsideration of yester- day’s vote, he (Mr. Spinola) having voted with the ma- jority for be ogy ¥ Mr. Barrey then addressed the House, withdrawing his name. He thenked the republicans, Americane and softs for the compliment they had peid him, and the honor ve had done him in opposing him on principle. a trusted the national democracy might unite on a can- ate. Mr. Guest moved the previous question, which was or- et and the motion to reconsider lost by ayes 33, nays 79. Mr. Srivo.a moved to take » recess until half-past three. o’clock. Carried by ayes 63, nays 52, the republicans voted in the affirmative. A notice was read calliog a private caucus of national democrats to take into consideration Mr. Baley’s decli~ nation. AFTERNOON SESSION. ‘The Houre reassembled at halt-past three, P. M. The lobbies and galleries were densely crowded, and alivel interest was manifested. Immediately after the Cler! called to order, Mr. Case, (K. N.,) moved that the House proceed Cato to ballot, without entertaining any other pro- position. Mr. Srixota moved an adjournment, on the ground that the Now York members were not present—they having been preventka from reaching the capital by de- tention on the railroad trains. The motion to adjourn was carried by 63 yeas to 52 nays--the republicans and democrats voting in the af- firmative, and the Americans and old line whigs, (with: two repubdlicans,) voting in the negative. The train that lett New York at 5 o’clock last evening is just in, (434 P.M.) The detention was caused by ice and snow on the track. The members reached the Capi- tol but a few minutes after the adjourament. Wholesale Indictments Against the Nica gua Filibusters. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. Before Hon. Judge Hall. Jay. 15.—The Grand Jury this morning rendered true bills of indictment against the following persons, charged. as being engeged in the filibustering expedition against the State of Nicaragua:— Daniel H. Dillingham, (Secretary of Col. Parker H. French, Minister of Nicaragus). Addison Farnsworth. Geo. B, Hall. Andrew J. Morrison. Francis O'Keefe. Jas. R. Malé. John Creighton. Charles Walters. William Lyster There are several other parties indicted, but whose names we sre not at liberty to publish, as they have not yet been arrested. We must look out for the great gans to-morrow. THE NICARAGUAN MINISTER ARRESTED AND RE- LEASED. Marshal Hinton waited upon Colonel French yesterday, at the rooms of the Legation, St. Nicholas Hotel, and po- litely intimated—at the same time producing » Bence warrant—that he must consider himself arrested, and that it would be necessary for him to present himself at. the Marshal’s office at some convenient time the nextday. The arrest was signified to Col. French at about three o'clock in the afternoon, At or about half-past three the oficer waited # second time upon the Nicaraguan: Minister, and informed bim ‘that the order for his arrest bad been countermanded, and that he was now at. iberty.”” Is the Nicaraguan Minister a live coal, or a hot cannon ball, that President Pierce can hold him only a few mi+ nutes at a time in bis grasp! Could the veil be lifted which conceals the wires by which the puppets of the administration are made to move up and down, and to and fro, in whose hands would. they be found? What part is England playing in this mysterious and disgraceful pantomime? Perhaps it may be a condition well understood between the Court of St. James and the Cabinet at Washington, that the depart- ure of emigrants fur Nicaragua shall be made a. political equivalent for the enlistment of soldiers for the Crimea. Ou Evrorr axp Yours America —We have received copies of an interesting correspondence, as foliows:— INVITATION. Gronce Scuxen, Eso — viele vier dodges Deak Sin—Your well known and rare opportunities of ac- quaintance with the publle men and the pubic life of Kurope indvce us to ask of you the favor of m lecture upon her institu. tions as they connect ves with American interests and Pio tony ‘We are satisfied that any part of this general sub- ject, treated with your resources, would be bighly iusructive and interesting. “Allow us to hope that your lelaure and In~ elinaiions will permit you to name a time and place when the ‘wishes of our inteliigent citizens may be gratified by hearing you. Very respectinily, yours, w. vi WM. ©, BRYANT, TASHINGION IRVING, FREDERIC DE PEYSTER, STHPHEN H. TYNG, Gnu. L. PRENTISS, HENRY W. BELLOWS, REPLY. Bosro, Jan. 8, 1856. Grytirw:x—T have the honor to acknowledge the réceiat of your letter, asking me te give in New York @ lecture upon some part of the general subject of European instivutions na connected wito American interests oc prospec:s. Believing the great ditference between the Old World and the New—as ulso the cause of our national suecess—to be education, basec upon freedom, @ cannot think of any inquiry coming within the scope of your invitation, more important than that of the effect of education upon the material and morat destiny of certain countries of Europe. On this subject, with special relerenc~ fo the interests of our own country, I ‘shall be ‘speal —as well a8 T can in an hour—on’ the evening of Racine ‘ednesday, bedient servant? BME ORORs HG Oe Pau ‘Messrs. Wasnincton Invinc, Fev. De Peyster, and others. The lecture, which will be delivered this evening, will be exceedirgly interesting. Mr. George Sumner is one of the ablest of a singularly able family. He, although ». “good American,” to use a favorite expression of some of our K. N. friends, has long renided in Europe, and no one that we know is more familiar with the politics, lan- guages, manners and customs of the governments. He ia the American who was tempted by the offer of a title aud fortune to enter the Russian civil service. He, however, declined. We trust that his merit, so fully acknowiedgei abroad, will be duly recognized by his own countrymen, Jersey Clty News. Fineworks Exviosion.—Two Prrsoxs Kitten axp Oxy Bapty Bonvep.--Yesterday afternoon, at five o'clock, while three young women were at work at their residence in Prospeet street, between Bay and Morgan streets, up: on fireworks for Messrs. J. G,. and J. Edge, in whose la- boratory they are employed, the works acctdentally took fire and exploded. The premises took fire; an alarm was given, and the fire was promptly extinguished. doing: but little damage tothe house. ‘two of the young wo- men, however, were taken out dead, and one hadi: probably fatally burned. Their names are as follows: tharine Haley, dead; Catharine Kelly, dead; Mary Blakewan, badiy burnedjinternally, She was so low last evening that lier evidence with reference to the oscur rence could not be taken, Justice Gardner empanelled @ Corover’s jury, and some evidence was taken last even- fog. Tue jury tdjonrned w meet again this evening, to estimony. The ranged from £0 to 28 your, " 6%® Of the young womens ‘The raflrood trains on the New Jersey and Ecie rows arrived yesterday within one of @Wo hours of the time for through trains, 4 City Intelligence. Lecturs oN New GRANapa.—It was announced that Mr, James C, Lane, who, in the years 1863 and 1854, was engaged in a survey in New Granada, would éeliver a Jec™ ture last night in the Taberaacle. In consequence of the indisposition of the lecturer, who is suffering from the effects of the Chagres fever, he was unable to comply with his engagement. He commenced his discourse, but was obliged, atter speaking for about fifteen minctes, to conclude rather abruptly, and to ask the indulgence of the audience, almost needless to say that this was at once granted; and Mr. Lane may, at some fature day, deliver bis lecture, which is to prove that an intey- oceanic canal can be dug from the Atrato, through w break which he has discovered in the Andes, to the Pacific. This country, be says, abounds in gold, and som@ portuons of it are even richer in mineral wealth than Calitornia, One of the great obstacles to an explora tion and retiiement of the country by white mon ix the unbealthiness of the climate, with wii r constitation ta unable to eontend, © ee Be Mronger Gronor Law Urat.—On Monday afternoon, in turaing the corner of Twentieth street and Second avenue, the private sleigh of Mr. George Law was capslzed, pitching it eontents into a snow bank. Mr, Law received a severe ent on the head and Ex-%enator Westcott had his left wrist badly fractured, although at first Dr. Carnocht supposed it was only a‘ vulgar eprain.’? THe SOUND STRAMERS —Tho Fail River bont enme in yea- terday morning at lock; the Norwich and Worcester st eight. and the Stoniogton mail boat at ten: the Hart WONG Homily WLI V GS ee Oy Uy