The New York Herald Newspaper, January 30, 1856, Page 4

a NEW YORK HERALD. JAMES GORDON BENNETT, FROPRIETOR AND EDITOR. ‘SPICE H.W. CORNER OF NASSAU AND FULTON STS penance. atte cebailisimnscr elt 5 .ctinnecmnces sre BOWERY THEATRE, Bewory—Hxaxe ras Huxtss, 0% sas Desoy Houseman. — BURTON'S THEATRE, Chambers stroot—Lscad WHEN Wow €. ann Wivas. WalLLAGx’s THEA Brosdway—Basnacz Room— Yener Niger - Our ror 4 Hortpay. at eM Y 63 Breadway —Panonamo Picronss ao 14 AND JAF, ooOoOCOCOC_C__——————S—_————SSS>>>=>== Sew York, Wednesday, January 30, 1856. ‘The News. ‘The Arabia had not arrived at Halifax at eleven @dock last night. She is now in her eleventh day ont. By the arrival at this port yesterday of the steam- ship Star of the West, from San Juan, Nic., and the Osprey, from Carthagena and Kingston, we have a budget of important news from Central America, Mew Granada, Lower California, the Sandwich Idands, Hayti, the British West India Islands, and @ar possessions on the Pacific. The latest dates - Dec. 20. 5 San Juen del Norte, (Nic. Fen Vicente, (San Salvador) Jncmel, (Hayti) @egree interesting. The question of the immediate imvasion of Honduras had been discussed in the Ni- caraguan Cabinet. It was decided that the repub- Me needed repose, and that, for the present, at least, she would not interpose between the belligerent parties. This decision had led to the resignation of General Terez, Minister of Relations, but was gene- rally regarded as a very judicious proceeding. Gen. Walker's army numbered over eight hundred men, and we iearn from California that a large number of recruits were about to sail from different ports in that State to join him. The suburbs of Granada had been laid out in building lots, and they had been readily bought up. Military balls, parades and Yegimental and staff promotions were the order of the day. Major Schlesinger had been commissioned as Adjutant General. Colonel Kinney reports the arrival of some colonists from Texas at San Juan. The Oolonel was evidently a little jealous of the onward progress of Walker, and indulged in some caustic remarks on the posi- tion of the envoy of Nicaragua (Colonel French) in the United States. The message of President Caarera to the Legislature of Gaatemala, and the Wetter of our correspondent at San Vicente, (San Balvader,) treat of the political questions now agi- tating Central America. They contain very impor- tant facts which, inthe present state of our relations with that region, it were well to make a note of. The British steamer Buzzard brought news from Hayti, dated at Jacmel on the 16th day of January, to Jamaica, confirming the defeat of Sowlouque and hia army by the Dominicans. Afier twoof his geue- ral officers were killed his Majesty ran away. and had not been heard of after. Acting upon the sup- position that he was dead, a provisional goverament of the empire had been inaugurated. We extract from our files the details of the news from California, the points of which we had received by telegraph trom New Orleans. There are some interesting items of intelligence, but in the main the news is unimportant. We give some statistics in relation to the shipment of gold during the past year, and also the operations of the branch mint at San Francisco, which will be found useful in ma- king up estimates and calculations. The progres of California has been onward during the past year; and if its march has not been quite so rapid as it was during the first years of its existence as a mem- ber of the federal Union, it nevertheless shows a healthy movement and a stability among its popu- dation where before all seemed more transitory and uncertain. Its mines, as the tables show, do not yield as largely as when first discovered, but agri- culture is rapidly on the increase, and already be- gins to look beyond the wants of the inhabitants. ‘The Indians in the northern part of the State con- tinue to be troublesome, and it would seem that nothing short of a war of extermination will pro duce the desired repose. Our accounts from Oregon continue to record the hostile movements of the Indians in that remote section of our country, but we shall look for a speedy termination of the war when our troops, under Major General Wool, shall have been fairly net to work. The news from: New (iranada and the Sandwich Islands, thongh interesting, is unimportant. We re- fer to the details in another part of the paper. From Lower California we learn that a military officer, with a party of men, had landed at Cape Saint Lucas and demanded possession of the pro- vince in the name of General Alvarez. They arrived in three small vessels, but were made prisoners on Janding and sent 10 La Paz, where they remained in awretched state. The expedition appears in a ri- diculous light, butthe fact of ite occurrence is im- portant. In Jamaica the papers were advocating the immi- gration of freeeolored men from the United States. ‘Ths tomb of Rev. Isaac Lopez, Hazan of the Spa- nish and Poringuese Jewish Synods in Kingston, was duly imangurated. A missionary mee had beenheld at Lucea. vagrant Chinese we authorities. It was said colony amounted to £879,34 7a. An edict of the Pope, orderiyg the excommunication of all Roman Catholics who were Free Masons, had caused some trou Many xiots had faken place at Fal- mouth. Measures were about to be taken for the pbuilding a dock at Kingetou, in which large yessels could be repaired. The action of Captain Fairfax of the United States ship (yane, at Antigua, with reference to the detention of the negro cook, was very severely commented on. At Trinidad, Mon- The ait to be employed by the that the debts of the NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1856. will certainly be adopted to-day or to-morrow. The democratic members of the Senate, assisted by the We hear that the agent of the Staten Island President, held a cancus yesterday, Nicholson, of tbe Union, for printer. Tt is stated that ex-Vice President Dallas has ac- cepted the appointment of Minister to the Coart of ¥ St. James, in place of Mr. Buchanan. Nothing of special importance occurred in either branch of the Legislature yesterday. The Speaker of the Assembly announced Mesers. Glover, Fowler, Mattison, Dudley and Green, as the special commit- tee on the bill for the repeal of the prohibitory liquor law A majority of the committee are in fa- vor of repeal. A rencontre took place in the streets of Washing- ton, yesterday, between Horace Greeley and Mr. Rust, member of the House, from Arkansas. Mr. Rast was impelled by certain offensive personal remarks pub- lished in the Tribune. An account of the affair may be found under the telegraphic head. We have Havana dates to the 25th inst. There ‘Was no news of importance. The sales of cotton yesterday reached about 700 @ 800 bales, the market closing steady. Flour was some firmer, with rather more dofng. Wheat was unchanged; Wisconsin red sold at $1 94}, and North Carolina do. at $1 92}. Prime white was scarce and firm. Moderate sales of corn were made, without change in quotations; among the sales was Southern mixed at 86c. Pork was rather firmer, with sales of mess at $1625 a $1637. Sugar and coffee were steady, with rather more doing and at steady prices. Among the sales of sugar were 3,700 bags Pernam- buco on private terms, supposed to be at 7ic. Freights were steady, with rather more doing for Liverpool. To the Continent they were dull. Yankee Progress Under the Tropics. We bad simulsaneous arrivals yesterday from Nicavagua and New Granada. The Star of the West brought news from Nicaragua to the 19th inst., and the Osprey sailed from Car- thagena on the 15th. The Star of the West brings us six hundred and fifty thousand dol- lars in gold, and is, as usual, ahead of the Panama steamer. Peace still reigns withia the borders of Nicaragua, and many falee re- ports that have been flying about this country as to the stability of the government are authoritatively denied. Gen. Walker's army has received large reinforcements. Colonel Americ is in the highest | Hornsby—Walker’s right band man, and a gallant ofticer—has been made General of Brigade, and we direct attention to a lelier concerning him which will be found in an- other part of this paper. Mr. Schlessinger, who eluded the “vigilance” of Mr. McKeon: has been appointed Adjatant General, with the rank of colonel. Captain Kerrigan has arrived, and is said to relish the field of Mars better than bis seat as a member of the New York Common Council. Captain Kerrigan will be a better soldier than statesman. Yankee enterprise had already laid off the suburbs of Granada in house lots, and business was quite lively. We publish a remarkable document from Rafael Carrera, the Captain General of Guatemala, in which he says that he is glad to find that peace has been restored to Nicaragua. This politeness on the part of one who is supposed to be a bitter enemy of the party in power in Nicaragua, looks a good deal like humbug. But the amiable Carrera will find it difficult to humbug the Yankees. They understand that sort of thing much bet- ter than he does. The present government of Nicaragua has now been in existence since October. It seems to be firmly established, and the beneficial effects of peace are already apparent. With North American enterprise, steamboats, sawmills, energy, industry, perse- verance and money, Central America will yet be une Uf the FuweFrs OF the eari. rhe mine is rich enough to pay for working it. From New Granada the accoants are cheer- ing. Our readers will remember that the Osprey is the pioneer of aline of steamships between Carthagena and New York. She is owned by a company of New York merchants, who are engaged in important internal im- provements in New Granada, the trade of which republic has long been monopolized by English merchants, whose profits are immense. We publish interesting letters from our corres- pondents at Carthagena, Santa Martha and Bogots. The remarkable events now transpiring in Central and South America cannot but lead to most important results to us and to the States which have recently received such a powerful infusion of North American energy. In New Granada we see a company of New York merchants quietly revolution- izing the entire commerce of the country, while a railway chartered by the New York Legislature connects the Atlantic and Pecific, with its termini looking towards all quarters of the globe. In Nicaragua, the North American takes a military stand; and, signor Talbot was expected, but the Rev. gentle: | man stopped at St. Thomas. He was looked for very anxiously, as his advent, it was hoped, would prove @ means of stopping the breaeh between the Catholic hierirchy and the government. From Do- minica, we learn that the subject of retrenchment has been dismiesed. Our advices from Barbadoes convey no later intelligence. The retirement of Sir William Colebrooke, the usual presentation of addresses, and the preparations ordered to be made for the reception of the Hon. Mr. Hiacks, engrossed attention. in the House of Representatives yesterday, Mr. A. R. Marshall, Know ing, of Kentucky, proposed that the nominees for the Speakership bo withdrawn Jeaving all par ‘ies freg to vote for whom they pleased. At was offered with o view to a fasion of the demo- erats and Know Nothings, A debate easved which pretty decisively demonstrated that such a coalition is an utter impossibility } 1 rr One “f our corsespondents 4 vr Pie WAR ie Ze bette under authority of the native government, preserves peace and tranquility in a State im- poverished and weakened by internal dissen- sions. But the aris of peace are not neglected. Business men have returned to their avocation, and trade is once more profitable, because it i- secure. The State is congratulated by its sis- ter republics, and has, by the aid of a handful of determined North Americans—led by a man whose ability is undoubted, and whose motives we have no right to impugn—taken a position which would have seemed impossible six months ago. While the Cabinets are exchanging des patches, writing long diatribes about treaties, and routine and red tape, and old fogy diplo- macy, the people seem to have taken matters into their own hands, and commenced to carry the Monroe doctrine into effect. All these demonstrations on the Southern border are the result of the natural disposition of Young America to extend the area of free institutions, ond all the Cabinets, treaties, District Attor: neys ond indictments cannot stop it. The ef- forts of Marcy, Cushing, M’Keon & Co., to pre- j vent people from colonizing Nicaragua and New Granada, are about as dignified and ef- fective as the labors of Dame Partington, who attempted to stop the progress of the Atlantic ocean with a broom. Like the good old lady, they only make themselves excessively absurd. tait, unlike her, they have not yet found it oat, Tar News ov Soviovaur’s Overrurow Con- rumwnd.--By the arrival of the British steamer at Jamaica, from Jacmel, in Hayti, news hae been received from that island to the 15th Jan- uary, being ten days later than the previous accounts, The news of the complete rout of | the imperial forces by the Dominicans js con- | firmed, but no additional details are given po. yond those already published. We at one time fancied that it would have been difficult to eclipse the fivecor of the late Mexican dicta- | tor. Faustin’s last stroke of generalship, how- | ever, leaves them far belitnd in comic interest | wae Sever FY What awful fellows must those Dominicans be, | ly trips and permanent night trips at nine and | when the very scent of them makes a host of | twelve, with good boats, shall he made all A Ger 1 and nominated | ferry has published a card to say that his feel- ings were hurt by the newspapers noticing the Joss of the Columbus. He states, it seems, that the Columbus did not smi farther than the ice would let her, and that the passengers were not drowned outright, and therefore have no business to complain; being evidently under the impression that the steamer was lost and the people wrecked in the most comfortable and satisfactory manner, and that the whole business is rather creditable than otherwise to the company and their agent. The Ferry Company is welcome to the bene- fit of this explanation. At the same time, now that their agent has provoked a discussion, his employers cannot complain ifa few facts relative to their business are laid before the public, The present Staten Island Ferry Company is a recently organized corporation which pur- chased from Commodore Vanderbilt various boats, properties and rights, including what good will in the ferry he could sell, for a sum, it is said, of $650,000, It owns six ferry boats —two of them new or nearly new, the Jose- phine andthe Hunchback, both of them snugly laid up in winter quarters, and four very old ones, the Huguenot, the Sylph, the Staten Islander and the Columbus—of which one is laid op in winter quarters, and an other, the Columbus, is a dismantled wreck Thus two boats are left to perform the ferry service between both sides of the island and New York; five o’clock in the af- ternoon being the latest trip from tke city. These two boats are old, and by no means fit to navigate the bay in its present state. They may be seaworthy, in the technical sense of that term; but they are not able—any more than the Columbus was—to run through heavy field of ice without staving in their bot- toms; and whenever they shall do so, it will be well for them if they stick in the ice, and do not push forward into open water, or else, God help the passengers. Since we drew at- tention to the want of boats on board these steamers, emall boats have been carried by moet of them; just large enough to turnish,a means of escape for the crew. They carry no life preservers. Such being the boats previded by this com- pany to carry passengers between New York and Staten Island, let us sce what their rights are. Last season, when the time came for the sale of ferry leases, the slip on the east side of pier No. 1, East River,together with the Staten Island ferry privilege, was put up at auction, and sold, under peculiar circumstances, to the agent of the present company. The “peculiar circumetances” appeared to the Mayor so gross a violation of justice and so palpable a fraud, that he vetoed the sale. The slip and privilege were again put up and ad- judged to a Mr. Smith—John Smith, we dare say—for a very small figure. Mr. Smfth bas the misfortune to be a retiring individual— too retiring in fact. So retiring, that nobody knows him or ever saw him, and that he can- not be found high or low to execute the lease from the Corporation. When the rent falls due, a mysterious check on the Dry Dock Bank finds its way into the Comptroller’s hands, and isduly paid. But Psyche did not sigh more vainly fora sight of her Capid’s face than does the venerable Flagg fora glimpse of the retiring John Smith: and the consequence is that, thonch the sale was made many months ago, the documents have never been signed to this day. This state of things, and the John Smith machinery, have their advantage, but they have also their drawbacks. Their chief ad- vantage consists in their total exemption from responsibilities which they invelve. The invisi- ble John Smith has invisible sureties, like him- self, and when the company run bad boats, or too few boats, or violate their contract in any other way, the city can find no one to come downupon. So thatin fact, the Ferry Com- pany enjoy all the benefits of the ferry privi- lege without incurring any of its contingemt obligations, beyond the payment of a paltry sum of $1,262 50 per quarter. The chief drawback is simply this:--The Ferry Company have no more right to the slip they occupy, or the ferry privilege they use, than any individual who may choose to sei: the one or the other. They are practically trespassers in the slip. Mr. Flagg may drive them out any day he pleases. Any one who wants a mooring place may send his boats there; by paying a hundred dollars a week to the city, his right will be as good as that of the Ferry Company. It will be better if he moors his boat fast in the slip, and refuses to give up poseession. As to the other side--the west side of the slip—the case is somewhat different. When the contract for enlarging the Battery was ad jadged to Mr. Conklin and his partner, the Common Council gave them, with the land, the water rights west of pier No. J, East River. There contractors have made an arrangement with the Ferry Company, whereby the latter enjoys the use of the west side of the pier. The city gets nothing for the hire of it--it is only worth some four or five thousand a year, they say—but the Ferry Company, holding under the coutractors, have at all events some claim to it, which they haye not to any other por- tion of the property they are supposed to own. Such are the facts respecting the Staten Island Ferry Company. If it performed the service of the ferry satisfactorily to all parties —it its boats were good, if. they ran regularly, if their captains were careful, and their agent modest—we might perh: pass over the ano. majons tenure by which its rights are held Though the thing is evidently of bad example we might leaye Mr. Flagg to do the ci! justice upon the operation by which the city bas been cheated out of its control over the slip for a year-—and to prove to these incorpo: rated speculators that honesty is in the end the | best policy. | But, as, on the contrary, the ferry service is infamously bad—as the boats which are fit for winter duty do not run, and those which do run are not fit for winter duty—as the trips are too few by two-thirds—as the accommodation at either end of the ferry is vile—and as not a | single trip is made without imminent danger | to life; assuredly to spare such delinquents | any longer would not be justifiable, { The ferry privilege and slip should instantly | be resumed and sold at auction. There should | be no more fooling with John Smith. A now | leese should be made oui—to the present com ! pany, if they desire it—on condition that hour. | o CAS CGRL, GAR ANG pully sueell beste taken for the performance of these conditions. The Mayor and Comptroller will doubtless perceive that it is their business to act in this matter. It will be too late when a boat load of people have been drowned in the bay. Tue Personal DirFIcuLTies OF THE ADMIN- ISTRATION IN AND OUT OF THE Huppy Dewo- cratic Famity.—The personal difficulties, rup- tures and quarrels of the administration, in and out of the democratic family, but chiefly in the family, since the blessed 4th of March, 1853, if all put together, would illustrate most strikingly the troubles which have agi- tafed and demoralized the harmonious demo- cracy during the last three years. Take the following examples, for instance :— 1. The deolaration of war of Danie) S. Dick- inson against the administration from the ap- pointment of Marcy as Secretary of State, and a Cabinet formed of a mixed commission of free soilers and secessionists. 2, The Guthrie and Bronson war on the spoils of the New York Custom House, resalt- ing in the re-splitting of the New York demo- cracy into two nearly equal parte—ins and outa, hards and softs—and in giving the State first ty’ Seward and then to the Know Nothings. 3. The New Hampshire quarrel between Mr. Pierce and Edmund Burke, ending in turaing over the Granite State to the free soilers and Know Nothings, including the re-election of John P. Hale to the United States Senate, 4, The war between the Union party and the secessionists of Mississippi—the one party headed by Gen. Foote, who, in the first cam- paign was elected Governor, and the other party headed by Secretary Jefferson Davie— the war ending in the retirement of Gen. Foote from Missiesipp. in disgust, and his removal to California, where he is now a prominent Know Nothing candidate for the United States Senate. 5. The terrible split between Major Soloo Boriend and the Cabinet, after his return from his mission to Nicaragua and the whiskey bottle fracas at Greytown, The “camp of savages” was bombarded and burnt out, yet the Mejor was not satisfied, He resigned in contempt—went bak to Arkansas, turoed Know Nothing, and is now occupied in editing a paper, conducting a drug store, aud practis- ing medicine. 6. The rupture between Colonel Jere. Cle- meng, (late a Senator from Aiabama,) and Ge- neral Pierce, fellow soldiers in Mexico, and as affectionate for a few months after the inaugu- ration as the Siamese twins. This misunder- standing has resulted in Colonel Ciemens turning an active Know Nothing, and in dis- turbing very materially the harmony of the democratic party of Alabama. 7, The Spanish Ostend and Aix-la-Chapelle imbroglio between Marcy and Soulé. Soulé returns home indignant and belligerent, and Tesolyes to write a book showing up the diplo- matic blunders, follies and bad faith of the Cabinet, which book will shortly be issued from the press. 8. The misunderstanding between the Se- cretary of War and General Wool. 9. The sharp and spicy correspondence be- tween General Scott and the Secretary of War, which we expect will be called. for by Con- gress, as soon as convenient, after the election of a Speaker. 10. The desertion of Gen. Sam Houston from the democratic party to the Know No- things. He makesa speech in Texas against the administration, from which, it is said, there hoo tahou place & tremendona correspondence, which may be published by and by. 11. The misunderstanding between Mr. Wil- liam Smith and the democratic party of Vir- ginia. Mr. Smith refuses to support Henry A. Wiee, the Cabinet candidate for Governor, but co-operates with the Know Nothings to defeat him. Mr. Smith, in exchange, is clected by fhe Know Nothings to Congress, and comes back to Washington a good democrat, barring Mr. Wice and the administration. 12. Last, though not least, are the questions of law, facte and veracity in issue between the President and his first choice Governor tor Kaneas, Mr. Reeder, a controversy of whigh we have had but the beginning of the end. These examples, without adverting to the family squabbles for the printing of Congress, the Star Chamber Naval Board, and various other matters, are quite enough to show that “the way of the transgressor is bard,” and that “there is no peace for the wicked,” whether in or out of power. Behold, then, from these in- structive cases, “how good a thing it is for men and brethren to dwell together in unity.” For further information apply to Captain Ryn- ders, Prince John Van Buren, or Mr. John Cochrane, who, upon the strength of a fat of- fice, “carries the President in his arms.” SourmerN Commerctat, Convention.— The Southern Commercial Convention meets at Richmond, Va., to-day. We give from the Richmond Enquirer, elsewhere in these co- lumng, an erticle upon the subject, rather sug- gestive, however,of what the Convention should do, than of the specific objectsit is called upon to consider. These are, we believe:— 1. Direct trade between our Southern ports and Liverpool, Bremen and other ports of Europe. 2. Home manufactures. 3. A more general and methodical system of education in the South, 4, Railroads, including especially the ex- treme Southern route for the Pacific railroad, The leading objects of these conventions are, however, direct foreign trade, and a gene- ral system of home manufactures, which will render the South, in any event, independent of the North for ships, silks or shoes. As yet these conventions have accomplished little or nothing ageinst the natural laws of trade, which regulate themselves; but still, it is grati- fying to see the South awake at length to ils vast rexources and capabilities, inviting the hand of developement. We trust that the de- liberations of this convention will result ad- vantageously to the South and the Union. Gasvanizine THE OLD Wuie Parry.—-In yari- ous quarters there are movements on foot for the resuscitation of the old whig party. A “ distinguished correspondent” of the Louis- ville Courier, who ia @ bold, unflinching whig, writes a stirring letter to that paper in favor of the reorganization of the whig party, and proposes that a convention of the whigs of the State be held at Lexington, on the 12th day of April next--the anniversary of Henry Clay's birthday—for the purpose of considering the condition of affaire, and taking measures to secure an effective organization, The National Intelligencer at Washington pleads earnestly in behalf of a general movement of the ayme Wendy be de awe ae The Bey bye wey vee | . whigs who have tried the American party to “ right about face ;” but we are prepared for almost anything. It may be that, in addition to the democratic, the American and the black republican tickets for the Presidency, we shall yet be favored with an old line whig ticket for the especial benefit of the inveterate adherents of Henry Clay. Who knows? Who oares? Is there not room enough for all? Give the old fellows a chance. Gex. Hovston Lerrisg Down 4 Pxo.—The Know Nothings of Indianola, Texas, have instructed their delegates to Philadelphia to vote for Fillmore as their candidate for Presi- dent, and for Gen. Sam Houston for Vice- President. We presume that this movement has the consent of Gen. Houston. Sensible men. A half a loaf is better than nothing. FEHB LATHST WBWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS. Non-A.tival of the Arabia, Haupax, Jan. 29—11 P. M. Up tothe present’ moment there are no signs of the steamship Arabia, The weather is calm, but hazy. Interesting from Washington. FULL ACCOUNT OF THE HENOONTRE BETWEEN HORACE GREELEY, AND MR. RUST OF ARKANSAS. Wasutnctoy, Jan. 29, 1856. Hon. Horace Greeley was twice assaulted this after- noon by Mr. Rust, representative from Arkansas. The first attack was made as Mr. Greeley was walking down in front of the Capitol, immediately after the House ad- journed. He had got about half way down from the Capitol steps to the avenue, when Mr. Rust stepped up to him, and calling him aside, and inquiring if he was Mr. Greeley, aaked, ‘Are you a non-resistant?” Mr. Greeley replied, ‘‘ That depends upem circumstances.” Mr. Rust then struck him a blow on the right temple, and followed it up by others. The affair was sudden. Mr. Greeley bad his bands in bis great coat pockets, and could make no resistance. He said, ‘Who is this man?—I den’t know him.” Mr. Rust apawered, ‘Damn you, you'll know me after this.” Mr. Rust walked on, and Mr. Greeley came along towards his lodgings, at the National Hotel. When near the steps, Mr. Rust met him, and exclaimed, Do you know me nov??? Mr, Greeley said, “It is Rust, of Arkansas, I be- lieve”? Mr. Rust then raised a cane and stresk at Mr. Greeley’s Bead, Mr. Greeley{warded off the blow,from his head, and received it on his left arm, which was pretty badly braised, Severai gentlemen rushed in, and the assault was stopped, Teaw Mr. Greeley, about eight o'clock, in his room. He was writing at bis table, with wet cloths bound round his head andarm. No bones were broken. Tne attack was provoked by the severe letter about Mr. Rust’s pro- porition, published in Monday’s Tribune. B. SENATORIAL CAUCUS—NICHOLSON NOMINATED FOR PRINTER—THE GREELEY AND RUST AFFAIR, WASHINGTON, Juan. 29, 1856. The Senatorial eaucus to-day nominated Nicholson, of the Union, for printer. It is said to be the nomination of President Pierce, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate caucus, as his Excellency was in attendance, urging it with all the power and influence of his position, One good turn deserves another—more lucky, however, than Nicholson was at Nashville relative to another no- mination. Hon, Mr. Rust, of Arkansas, met Mr. Greeley thia af- ternoon, in the Capitol grounds, and asked him if he would resent an insult. Philesophical Horace, not know- ing Me. Rust, and sapposing the question only an a- stract one, repied, he ‘thought he would.” ‘Then I offer you one,” rejoined Rust, at the same time slapping the philosopher in the face, following it with some half- dozen blows with hie fist. Hon. Mr. Boyce, of South Carolina, then interfered and stayed proceedings. The expressive physiognomy of Mr. Greeley is somewhat de- faced. Ihave not yet predicted the adoption of the plurality rule, like many others, but will now venture the opi- nion that it will be adopted this week, and probably to- morrow. EB THE SENATE PRINTING—THE MISSION TO ENGLAND— SEWARD'S VIEWS ON THEs CENTRAL AMBRICAN QUESTION. Wasarxeton, Jan, 29, 1856. ‘The Senatoriayoaucus metto-day. Tweuty-three Sena- tors were present, including President Pierce in an ante- room, Iam informed they had a huge time. Afters severe contest, Nicho.son was rominated Senate printer, by a vote of eighteen to five. The election comes otf op Thursday. The Union editors, however, are not out of the woods yet. It is extremely doubtful whether Hon. George M. Dal- las accepts the mission to England. Those who are in bis interest here say he will not. Seward says, in his speech, which is to be delivered on Thursday next, on the Central American question: ‘War would embarrass England’s prosperous industrial system, and could bring to her in return no adequate ad. vantage, if she were successful. My counsel is a notice to Great Biitain, that we shall interfere to prevent her exercise of dominion in Central Amerlca, if it shall not be discontinued within one year, and also, that author- ity be given the President to execute that delayed pur- pore.” He then favors the construction ot railroads trom the western borders of the Mississippi States to our poris on the Pacific, for the purpose of protecting Califor- nia and Oregon against the hazards of a war with the first naval power in the world, The Rust and Greeley fracas is the general t »pic of con- versation. Greeley intends to prosecute Rust. dD. Mr, Dallas Accepts the Mission to England. Pumavetrima, Jan. 29, 1856. We are authorized to state that the Hon. Geo. M. Dallas has accepted the mission to England, tendered him by the President, vice Mr. Buchanan. SHIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Mouse of Representatives. Wasinctox, Jan. 29, 1856. THE SPEAKERSHIP, Mr, Uxperwoop, (K. N.) of Ky., offered a resolu- tion that each member of the House be voted for in rota- tion until some one received a majority cf the votes— provided it be amajority of the quorum; any gentleman having the privilege of excluding his name who might desire, If no Speaker is elected in this way, tho solec tion shall be made from the two who receive the highest votes, While thus voting, no debate nor personal expla- nation shall be in order, except by unanimous consent. Mr, Ricuarpsoy, (Cem.) of Ill., remarked—The diffi- culty is there aie already too many candidates, and the resolution makes more, i Mr. UnpERWooD would not press the consideration of his resolution until to-morrow. Mr. Crawrorp, (dem.) of Ga., gave notice that he rhould to-morrow offer a resolution to elect » Speaker in one of the ways provided in the constitution for the elee- tion of President, namely, by States—each State casting one vote for that efiicer. Mr. A. R. Maxsnatt, (K. N.) of Ky., offered a re solution suggesting that it is the duty of the respective parties to withdraw their nominations, leaving each inember free from the control of caucus dictation, so that the House may make such selection of Speaker as the the best interests of the country require. Mr. Marshall said that althongh be hed not consulted with the Ameri- can members, be ventored to assert that if the reso'n- tion parsed they would be ready to accede to ons of the two propositions. First, they will name a man of ihe democratic party, and unite on him, or, secondiy, the democrats may tuke a candidate from among the American members, both parties voting for him, He kuew that ifthe eandidate was selected from among the Americans be sos elected. eer ir, MILLSON, em. oO a, or it probably th election was Gattated by the nominations made st {he commencement of the session. The blame was at- tnbutable to ail parties, and he took his share of censure, Mr, ALUsaN, (black rep.) of Pa., sald the resolution violates the principle of squatter sovereignty, as assert- ed by the demccratic party, which was to let people take care of themselves. The republicans have selocted their carndi¢ate. Let them be governed by their owa ideas of propriety without outside interference, Mr. Comp, (dem.) of Ga., justified the proceedings of the democratic caucus, They had no idea of making its asserted principles offensive to any party. He believed the best interests of the country would uffer i! those piincip'es be sacrificed in order to elect a Speaker. Mr. Warne, {K. N.) of N. Y., opposed the resolution, He would be bound by no caucus or combination to sup- port the administration in its present position. Mr. Cunney, (K. N.) of Del., considered the resolution of the democratic caucus offensive in terms, and iusult- ing to the American party. Mr. MeMursey, (dem) of Va the democratic eaucus, and sald that never, since Mr. Fuller, of Penneylvania, denzed his position, could a com- bination ot bis friends and those Of Mr. Orr be found suf: ficiently strong to effect an election, !t would be time enovgh fe propose foros. When itis ee ee oe rd Pf cael the action of . aeeecenteetiantly Mr, Rocurpsox called stten'ion to ‘he fact that while ope American (Mr. Marshall) proposed « inion with the democrats, two others of that party (Mesers. Whitney’ and Cullen) said they conld vote ior no democrat. Frankness required him to say that it the nations! Ame- — esire a connection, they must come to the demo- orn Mr, Mansnatt withdrew his resolution. Mr. Stewanr (dem.), of Mo., offerey a resolution (to be concurred im by the cenate) that if no Speaker be elected before the Oth of February, the House adjoure ti) the 15th of May. The rerolution ae Jald on the table, and the Hoax 3 the Speeker, leaving ab to de filed wito the ank therein, name ef the person whe chal! receive a mijority of the yoten. Mr. Lercar (gem), of Va., asked Mr. Whitney if he would votes; administration. Mr. Wauryny replied that he would vote against any wan who had taken part in the democrati: caucas and . denounced the American party. Mr. Larcnmm remarked ‘fae every other nations! Ane- iieae would answer in the same way. Mr, Vatx, (K.N.) of N. Y., in rep'y toa question by Mr. Letcher, said tuere was one demuczat he woul: vote tor. Mr. Letom —od blees hat lidershty ! Mr. A. K, Mansnan. (10 Mr. Letcher)—Is there one American you would vote fort Mr, Lercnen—No, sir, I declare myvelf a bitter, un- yielding enemy of Know Nothingism. Applause.) Mr. Varx—In the the gentleman himvelf, ‘od bless me! what i boratity 1” (eughter.) after further debate, the revolution was tabled by 18% against 49. every democrat who 18 friendly to the Latest from the State Capital. DIFFICULTY AMONG THE OFFICERS OF STATE—~ LASHING HIS TEMPERANCE EXCELLENCY—~AN- OTHER LUNATIC ASYLUM—BRIDGE AT ALBANY— PROFLIGACY OF THE HOUSE, ETC. Aunany, Jan. 29—5 |". M. ‘The present Cana! Board cannot complete their ap- pointments, as the outside pressure in favor of the can- didates to fill the offices yet vacant fs so predominant that no choice can be msde, The Canal Commissioners are at sizes and sevens in making up their annual report, and rumor #ays that itis impossible for them to agree- upon the question of repairing the canals dy contract... It is high time the report was submitted. ‘The Governor's message was again up and anier dis- cussion in the House this morning, The preamble and resolutions offered on Saturday, by Mr. Baily, of Put- nam, which were under consieration, are as follows:— Whereas, it is the province of the Judiciary to pass upon the 2 eonstitutionality of laws, avd in the exercise of that power tha Ri fg independent of the Executive or the Legislature; and as his Kxcellency in his meseage, now under ra in alluding to the act entitled "An act fer the Prevention of {n° temperarce, Pauverism and Crime,” and make the tol- of New York ofour ae the conbivance oi magistrates and sustain the laws, been flagranly disregarded on ibe pretence, privelpally, vunconaditutlon- ality.” which language, in the judgment of this House, is uncall- ed for, and improper in a mesrage from an Executive, except on. m speeific charge will and Jowing language.— ‘In the cit large towns, it throu; executive officers, sworn bh & view of impeachment; thereCore, esolved, That so much of the said message ae rtrictly re- lates to the subject of intemperance ard prohibition be reter- red to the selec! committee to which was referred the bill to repeal the act entitled ‘an act for the prevention ot Inempe- rance, pauperism and crime ”? Mr. Mattison, of Chenango, moved to add the fullo + ing:— ‘That so much of the Governor’a mesrage as relates to t= lsw for the suppression of intemperance, pauperisin and crime, embraci g the charge of “connivance” against mag.s- trates and other executlv icers, be referred to & eelest com - my of seven, whose duty it shall be to investigate thors charges; end also to ir. quire into all abuses in the sale of offivoe fn the executive department i that they sball have power to send,for persons and papers; and that they be instructed to examine sil barbor masters and all other rs appointed te Cflice by the Governor dur'pg the last year, aiso any sumso money paid by them for their places; 10 what persons, if any- Fuch inonies were paid; and that such commitiee whet remedies ard punishments are provided by law, and whe. fur- ther provision and penalties are necessary to the public interests in the premises. Mr, Foote urged the adoption of both tions. What Mr, Matteson intends to substantiate is not defi- It was notorious about the Capitol last ir office. distinct]; nitely known. ar, that brokerage was demanded end pada ir. Lam) }, & member of the House, last year ly chazged it, and defied the whig majority to iostitute a committee; but they dare not do It, tt iaay be that Mr. Mattescn intends to produce on the witness: stand, his Excellency’s brother, perbapa J. Watts Depuyster, late Adjutant and likely no less @ personage than Joseph J. Cham! it was then currently rumored that the Adjutant-General paid almost a year’s for the office, Of the harbor wasters, the hoet of disappointed applicants may prove rho bdr ee ry esa have his com- wittee, proceed to a full and thor. investigation, re-. pert upon all the facts thus collected, so that the pecple may know something of the villanous schemes practised. here by the power d the throne. Mr. Senator Nichols wants anvther Lunatic Asylum located somewhere in the Hudson river counties, prefer- ring probably the flourishing village of Athens, The petitions daily pouring in asking for a bridge at: Albany, are quite numerous, They come from the- western portions of the State. The bridge will be built. with railroad funda, umder the name of a joint stock company. Among the indications of profound wisdom of the House, is the resolution adopted to-day, sub-silentio, far- nisbing each member with a eopy of the Revised Statutes, Last year, each committee was furnished with ies, and the books were carried home by the members. Now, every member obtains one, being one hundred anc: twenty-eight, at a cost of twelve dollars the set, making, the snug sum of fifteen hundred and thirty-six dollars. Of what legislative use can a copy of the statutes be to nine-tenths of the members, who sit during every sesrion and only vote aye nay, a8 questions are presented * Let us hear no more about extravagance after this fine exhibition of economy. Put om another mill tax; the- people are generous, NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate, Atnasy, Jan. 29, 1856, Mr. Urnam in the chair. Mr. Spencer presented a memorial asking for the pas- sage of a bill to prevent railroad accidents. Bili reported favorably to reduce tho stock of the East. River Bank. BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Brooks, to extend the operation of the act relative to the General Society ot Mechanios and Trades- men in the city of New York till April, 1890. ytgamend the act for the registry of births, &e., in New ork. By Mr. Parrenses, tofacilitate the arrest and punish- ment of disorderly persons. i By Mr. Nicnora, to establish a State Lunatic Asylum in one of the counties on the Hudson river. te papers from Harbor Commissioners were pre sented. Assembly. ALBANY, Jan. 29, 1856. The Speaker announced as the committee on Mr. Glo- ver’a bill for the repeal of the Probibitory law—Messrs. Glover, democrat; Fowler, whig; Matteson, American and democrat; G. A. Dudley, republican and American: and Green, republican, ‘The three first are in favor of the repeal, and the two- last opposed—so their report will be {rvorable to Mr. Glover's bill. The general order being the Governor’s message, it was rere in Committee of the Whole, with Mr, ‘del! in e chair, Mr. Marraox moved to amend Mr, Bailey’s motion by referring 20 much of the message as relatos to the sub, Ject of intemperance, embracing charges st the ju- diciary, to a select committee of seven, whose du'y it shall be to investigate charges and iaquire into “he abuses in the sa'e of offices in the Executive Department, snd that they have power to sead for persons and papers, and be instructed to faquire what sums baye been paid’ ifany, for Harbor Master and other appointments in the gift of the Governor last year. After a long discussion the committee rose without taking a vote. @ Dill 1o amend the act for the prevention of fires f New York wan passed to a third reading. me Nothing more of importance was done, —_—_—_——— News from Havana. New Onixas, Jan. 20, 1856, . The steamship Granada,fwith Havana dates to the 25th inst., has arrived at tois port, but brings no news of importance, —_—_—_— News from Texas, New Orwxans, Jan, 29, 1856. The steamer Charles Morgan, with Gulve: the 28th, has arrived at this port. The weather continues very severe in the North and Upper Brazos, and the ther- mometer bad fallen ag low as one degree below zero, kill ing a number . Obseq) Wastinatox, Jan. 29, 1866. The funeral of Commodore Morris took place this atter~ noon, The services were very imprestive. The atten: ance was very large, The President and Secretary of the Navy were present, United States Say ie Court. Wasiixcnon, Jan. 20, 1856, No, 98 —Jamen M. Cooper vs, Enoch U, Roberts. Jus. tice Campbell delivered the infon of the Court, re- judgment of the Circuit Court of Michigua,. and remandirg the cause with directions tc Fi de novo. . 89,—The schooner Freeman, &c., Charles Aickox claimant, vs. Alvah Buckigham ot al, Justice Curtis deliv’ ered the opinion of the Court, reversing the deoree of the Chonst Court of Northern New York, and remanding the cause with directions to distaiss the libel with costs. No, 155,—James L, Caleote va. Frederick Stanton et al Justice Grier delivered the opinion of the Court, dismiss. ing the cause, which was error,tto the High’ Court of Errors and Appeals of Mississippi, for want of jurisdie- tion, No, 58,.—The United States vs. The Northwestern Railroad Company. iter tn oreo Court of Minnesota, Justice Nelson delivered ihe oninion of mere treet me case to be diveontinued and wuse to 09 ° ood Hume. : © proceeded in xcoording to law Vo. 20.—Adam Ham va. the S| Daniel delivered the opixion or the G judgment of the s Noe, 42 and oat * Judge Givi delivered dee degude vi dhe Ovarl, w@emniang