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Badseriptions and sivertisements for any edition of ‘She Wrw Yous Henite will be received at the tdllowing eS es 0c.,17 and 18 Cornhill, grr a 8 Place de la Bourse. ao. do. 7 Rumford street. Htrmroorayohn Banter, 12 Brchsnge street, Hast. ‘The News. ‘The steamehip Arabia arrived at Halifex at nine -@elock last night with a week’s later news from “Burope. The intelligence is of the highest import- ance, both politically and commercially. An extra- serdinary- commotion was raised in London by ‘te announcement in the Times that Rassia had waconditionally accepted the propositisns of the aliies. The funds went up three and»a quarter percent, cotton advanced a farthing in the pound, sapd a panic prevailed in the breadstuffs and provision markets. It turned out, however, to have ‘been another Tartar hoax. The next dey after the ‘publication in the Times the government, on the authority of the British Minister at Vienna, an- nounced that Russia had merely consented ‘to open negotiations on the basis of the four points presented vy the Western Powers. The excitement immedi- ately abated, but the buoyancy in the money mar- ‘ket continued, consols at the last aceounts being quoted at 894 a 893. The cotton market con. ‘tanned firm at an advance on all descriptions. Flour declined one shilling per barrel, and provisions ‘were dull. Count Esterhazy has presented to Count BMesselrode the propositions of the allies, with the notification that if they were not un- conditionally accepted by the 18th of Jan- wary, the Austrian embassy would forth- with leave St. Petersburg. It does not appear, however, that Austria contemplates taking the field, even in the event of the propositions net being ac- «cepted by the time mentioned. There is no news of importance from the Crimea. In Asia Minor Mouravieff was rapidly advancing towards Erzeroum. President Pierce's annual Message had been re- ceived, and produced rather a favorable impression “than otherwise. In the United States Senate yesterday Mr. Nichol- son, editor of the Union, was elected printer on the fourth ballot. Mr. Seward delivered his speech upon We give it in full im our report of the proceedings. Mr. Foot will mext diacuss-the subject, and it is understood that he will follow the lead of Mr. Seward. Gen. Wilson will also speak upon Centra! American affairs. One he Central American question. of our correspondents gives us an inkling of the General’s views upon this important topic. He isin Savor of abrogating the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and the immediate recognition and colonization of Ni- earagua. After the adjournment of the Senate an Bxecutive session was held to consider the nomina- tion of Mr. Dallas as Minister to England. It was propored to.canfirm the nomination without delay; but on motion of Mr. Clayton, who wishes to ascer- tain the viewsof the nominee on questions of foreign policy, the subject was referred to the appropriate eemmittee. It is said Mr. Buchanan will leave Lon- don onthe 12th of February. In the Mouse the in- terminable question of the Speakership was kept up. A resolution proposing William Smith, of Virgima, for Speaker, was rejected by a vote of one hundred to one hundred and ten. Mr. Hickman, democrat, of Pennsy!vania, again offered the plurality rale. A motion to lay it on the table was lost by one vote. Pending the question on the adoption of the resolu- tion, the House adjourned. Na measure of general importance came up be- fore either branch of the Legislature yesterday. The bill extending the time for the coliection of taxes to the Ist of March passed both houses. In the Senate, after along debate, the resolution for an inquiry into the official conduct of the Executive as regards appointments to office was withdrawn by the mover, and Mr. Baily’s motion condemn- ing the language of the Governor's message towards the judiciary, with reference to the non-enforcement of the Prohibitory Liquor law, was referred toa special committee. Elsewhere will be found an appeal from the French poulation of Greytown to the American nation and Congress for reparation for the destruction of their propeity by the bombardment of that place. It is rather wordy and figurative for business men, applies the soft soap over liberally to the national vanity, and loses itself at times ina maze of hyperbole, but it nevertheless makes out a strong case for the con- sideration of Congress. It is to be lamented that the vanity and indiscretion of the men to whom the management of our affairs is entrusted should lay us open to such claims. Our Havana correspondent, writing on January 23, states that damp and boisterous weather pre- vailed, and much fear was felt as to the yield of the sugar canes, which it was thought were badly damaged. General Yermoloff, of Russia, had set out en route for New Orleans, bearing away the good wishes of the leading families on the island. Three cargoes of negroes, numbering one thousand and ninety-six, had been landed. Murders and robberies were very prevalent. We publish this morning a report of the speeches @elivered on Wednesday evening at the supper given by the Young Men’s Democratic Union Club on the occasion of their fourth annnal ball. The affair was very successfal, and all present appear to have enjoyed themselves with the greatest zest. The cross-examination of witnesses by the coun- sel for the defence, in the case of policeman Church- ill, charged with bribery, was resumed in the Mayor's office yesterday at 10 o'clock, and continued till two o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Mary Ann Moore and her husband, Mr. Moore, (the parties arrested by Churchill for receiving stolen goods,) Thos. Bur- wows, Hugh Masterson, and officer Smith, of the ‘Thirteenth ward, were the witnesses called upon the stand for Cross-examination, but nothing new was gained from any of them. The Mayor's office was crowded with spectators, as on the day before. The sales of cotton yesterday reached about 3,000 bales, 1,000 of which were in transita. The market closed steady. The prices in New Orleans have ruled pretty much during the season higher than in New York, although the stock has been lighter here than usual. This, it ‘s supposed, may be in part accounted for on the supposition that they consider the crop will be under the figures put forward by parties in this quarter, and in part to the fact of sharper competition there between a more numerous elase of purchasers. The pstimate: regarding the OPR2.A HOUSE, 599 Broad- | ‘Beast. HALL, 663 Broad ~Panonamo Pioresss | ‘Jara ” || of rapid chasge. NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY ‘1, 1854. changeably li%eral. It is liberality thet lies | him, that this member of oura wants to have it Some New York brokers carry their figures up to 3,500,000 or 3,300,000 bales; while others, whose opinions are entitled to much weight, fix their estimates as low as 3,250,000 to 3,300,000, The latter estimate of 3,300,000 bales, it je thought by several well posted judges, will be trop vary materially. | the outside yield of the crop, of the accuracy of which time alone can determine, Flour was with- out change, with moderate transactions. There was more doing in wheat, with sales of ordinary to prime red Tennessee at $1 00 a $1 97 a $198, and gocd to prime Canada white at $210 a $212}. Corn was in moderate request, with sales of South- ern white at 89c. a 90c. Pork was active, at $16 25 & $16 37} for new mess, and $16 for old. Sugar amd coffee were quiet. Freights were steady, with 710- derate engagements. Whe Presidency—Our Domestic and Fer cign Relations, It would be the very height of folly over- took the existing critical state of eMairs in oth Europe and America in the selection of ‘Presidential candidates for th: ext year’s elections. The policy of States in process tability is impressed upon ew govermments—the interests,as well as the very organic forms and social institutions of the various people of the werld, are under- going trarsformation. We constitute no ex- ception to the rule. There is evidence in every step we take, in every progressive movement and developement, in our national and State Legislatures, in the Presidential office, in the ju- dicial department, in religion and in morals— everywhere, in our widely extended and diver- sified affairs—that there isa deep-upheaving of all the interests and relations of life. On the other side of the water the operation of this pervading process of change is still mere obvious and effective. It burst upon Earope in the revolutions of 1848 like the roar of thunder in a cloudless sky. These revolu- tions were suppressed, and the public mind has been instructed to believe that that sup- pression has ended the agencies cf the masses, and that they have fallen into a more abject dependence than before. Against this casuis- try we place the present Bonaparte dynssty, embodying in its position and in its scope—in overturning the old order of things—a revolu- tionary power even greater and more success- ful than that which was exercised by his illus- trious predecessor at the close of the last and the commencement of the present century. The very fact of the revival of the Napo- leons is enough of itself—considered in con- nection with the conflicting policy of the great States of Europe, including England, and the vast dynastic interests and fortunes it is des- tined to effect—to assure long and deep efforts, under one disguise and another, to restore the old families to power. The secret of Austrian diplomasy in connection with the Western Powers and Russia, and the illy concealed friendship of the King of Prussia for the Em- percr Alexander, if the facts could be ex- tracted, would show in these cases that at the bottom—as almost everywhere in Europe— there is a hostility against Louis Napoleon. His success, like that of his predecessor, may bring him nominal friends; but when the sig- nal of his decline shall come, if ever, it will witness another combination in Europe against his house. At all events, we must close our eyes not only to the history of the past, but to the very nature of man in ali the minor rela- tions of life, in order to recognize in the exist- ing state of things the character of perpetuity. It is certain, on the other hand, that a long time will be required to introduce to the Ea- ropean system of rule an example like that which has been enforced upon it by the present French Emperor. There is much, too, inde- pendent of Napoleon and his policy, to disturb the great States of the Continent. Russia alone is overturning every landmark of the past. She is determined to gain access to the ocean, and there are many reasons for believing tha, it is not in the power of Europe to prevent her final triumph. Seventy millions of people, under one solid compact government; seventy millions of agriculturists and laborers, almost wholly inaccessible and wholly unconquerable, are not likely to be cribbed up and clozed in against all commercial intercourse with th> States of Christendom. We suggest these points, not to argue the question between tb> Allies and the Czar, but to show that contiu- ued disturbances may be counted upon as certain. Now, is it not manifest that the people of th: United States should regard these conditions— should take a strong comprehensive view of these facis—in selecting their candidates for the Presidency next year? Are we disconnect- ed from Europe, politically, socially, or com- mercially? What means this Central Ameri- can, Mexican and Cuban controversy? Do these eternal matters of dispute indicate that we can exist as a first rate Power, and give scope to our institutions end our industry, with- out constant intervention trom the States of Europe? It is obvious, indeed, that we want no fogies and no upstart politicians in the Presidential office. Fogyism is an idea, and not a record or acalendar. It is made of opinions, of selfish- ness, cowardice and political paralysis. It op- posed the war with Mexico, the annexation of Texas, and the conquest of California, It is not of years, but of thoughts. We should not encumber the Executive Department with such nightmares on the one side or such follies on the other. There ie an Americ g spirit and an American genius, The republic has its emanations, its noble representatives, in the first men of the Union—its bold, ciear- headed, philosophic men—ite calm, honest, faithful men—its republicans, its statesmen, liberal, generous, high souled and fearless. From such should be selected the Presidential candidates. Is there not enongh in the exist- ing administration to enforce upon the coun- try the necessity of greater care in the selec- tion of candidates! Do we desire to crawl through another constitutional term, disgraced at home and abroad—paralyzed in every vital part ef our system: There is no North and no South in this great question. It is a natienal duty, to be discharg- ed in the spirit of our national institutions, that we may give effect to our system asa go- vernment, to our position as @ nation, to our estate as a power. We should not forget that we are a republic, and a republic in Ameriva, Nor should we overlook the great fact that our enemics are in every capital on the globe. If the suggestion of this fact is not appreciated by our leading men, they are wholly unfit for the Presidential office, and wholly incapable of understanding the first duty of a citizen and an officer. In an enlarged philanthropie view, America for Americans is a noble sentiment; ia an fo vidious, persona! sense, it is the soul of fogy- ism. The people of the United Sjatey are uo- at the very foundation of their government; it {a liberality that has released commerce from ite fetter; aud opened their products to the world, it is liberality that sustains the federal Uniov., that generates a high martial spirit, that’ stimulates invention, that provides reli- gious and educational means, that keeps the p¢-ace without surveillance, and that impresses the sign of nationality upon our countrymen everywhere. It is now, more than ever, that the people of the United States are called upon to make their officials of the material and fa the spirit of the federal constitution. Now, in the world’s his- tory, we are to advance or recede; we are to execute the great design of the republic, or to surrender the inheritance to our enemies; we are to speak and to act as Americans, with power, if we have courage—with success, if we have power. How infinitely higher than par- ties, than mere personal ambition and inte- rests, are the obligations of the American citi- zen, in view of these suggestions, in the coming elections! They are forewarnings issuing from the very camp of our enemies abroad, not Jess than from the disgraceful force of disunioniats now upon the floors of Congress, To yield to the armies of an open foe might be retrieved; there will be no regeneration if we fall by the hands of domestic traitors. The triumph of nationalism, of the constitution, in the next eleetion, will save the republic; their defeat will signalize its overthrow. This is the issue. Tue TurY—SHALL 17 BE ABoLisHED ?—A bill for the suppression of horse racing in Queens county is now before the Legislature of this State, and has already passed to a second reading in the higher branch of that body. In the event of no steps being taken to arrest its passage it will undoubtedly pass both branches, and become a law at the close of the session. It might not be inappropriate at this juncture to inquire into the motives which induced the advocates of this bill to intro- duce it into the Legislature. A law more pre- judicial to the rural interests of the State could not well have been devised, as its im: mediate effects, if passed, would be to depre- ciate the value of horses, and inflict great pe- cuniary logs on sgriculturists, Horses that now readily command from five to six hun- dred dollars in our market, would not bring one-fourth that sum, and as there would be no inducement to breed fine stock our horses would soon degenerate. We are indebted for our superb and valuable horses solely to the great inducements held out to breeders. Com- petition on the turf has been the means of testing the qualities of the different breeds, and of enabling the farmer to make a jadi- cions selection of animals to breed from. The result of this is now seen in our present unri- valled breed of horses, at once the pride of the country and the admiration of the world, The cause of the opposition to horse-racing in Queens county, and which has led to the pre- sent attempt to stop the sport, was the unfor- tunate selection of the ground for the Nation- al Course, the road to which being one which anumber of wealthy retired gentlemen wish to monopolize to themselves. It is true that on racing days the road is somewhat crowded with fast horses, and there may be some dust thrown in the faces of the occupants of the slow coaches of these reformers; but beyond that there is no reason why racing should be abolished in Queens county. The locations se- lected for the Centreville and Union Courses do not interfere with the quietness and retira- cy of the wealthy; they do not reside in that neighborhood. Farmers are not annoyed, as there are few in that section who are not racing men, and breed racing stock them- selves, and they have time and again petition. ed the Legislature for a continuance of the original charter to protect the improvement of the breed of horses by allowing competition on the turf. On the score of morality, there can certainly be no harm ina proprietor of a race course offering liberal purses for competi- tion in speed; and as to the argument that gam- bling ensues from racing, which is the alleged motive for the passage of the bill, the facts be- fore stated must controvert it. Our Presidential, and, indeed, all elections, might be stop- ped for the seme reason: they do a ggeat deal of good, but still they lead to betting to a frightful extent. The objection to racing alone rests on the supposed annoyance the wealthy meet with on their rides from the ferries to their homes on the roads leading to the Na- tional Course, on the northwest side of Long Island. It isto be hoped that the members of the Legislature who have the interests of farmers and breeders of good horses at heart, will see this matter in its proper light, and act ac- cordingly; for why should a few antiquat- ed individuals, who have lost their relish for sports of the turf—a majority of whom were its patrons in the palmy days of First Cor- suland Eclipse—why should these antedilu- vians attempt to abridge the pleasures as well as the interests of the fast men of the present age’? Thousands upon thousands in this vi- cinity are fond of the sport, and will patronize and encourage racing when properly conduct- od; and instead of abolishing the charter,its prc- longation should be made sure, and some check to improprieties adopted by legislative enact- ment. The south side of Long Island is pecu. | liarly adapted for horse racing, and if a club of respectable gentlemen would take the mat- ter in hand, sports of the turf would become one of the most fashionable pastimes of the day. Legislators, cut off the bad features of the sport, but let the turf remain. Pouiticat ScoewNe sv ALBANy.—We notio $ among the last discrediwble movements of our State politicians, that on has proposed that the office of Fire Marshal be made a political one, and that an old fireman | be selected to fill it. Now, the fact is, this office was created by its present incumbent, Mr. A. E. Baker, who established it when incendiarism was go rife in the city that men hardly dared sleep of nights, and the insurance companies were losing money by the thousands. He bad no precedent to guide him, no teacher in his duties, Aided by his own energy and shrewdness alone, he has succeeded in accomplishing the object of his office so thoroughly during the eighteen months it has existed, that incendiarism haa decreased nearly fifty per cent, and loss by fire in the same proportion. To save discus sion we give the figures:— Pe one Ji Om ow. June to Nov. Decrease. Firer traced to incen’ tdi. 4 52 42 Lonses by fire.... ++» $507,342 $270,805 $287,037 It is with this proof of the efficiency of the oflise under ite present management before of our city members | made @ political one, to be fought for, and hagglea about, and bought from primary con- venwionsof politicians. To court the favor of the Fire Department, tw proposes that it be filled by a retired fireman. But this is more moonshine. Once let the office be made eleo- tive, and the retired fireman will have to take his chance with the others, if he has no money to buy votes, he will be no more Fire Marshal than President. The office will be dragged ia the gutter like so many others; and inatead of fifty incendiary fires in six months, we may set down hundred or two as a fair allowance. For decency’s sake, let some one kill off this absurd proposition. SHB LATEST NBWws. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, Interesting from Washington. TYE SPEAKERSHIP—THE ELECTION OF PRINTER OF THE SKENATE—THE NOMINATION OF MR. DALLAS— THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN MESSRS. VALK AND PELTON, ETO. Wasurnctoy, Jan. 31, 1656, The scenes in the House today were exeeedingly rich and spicy. It is evident, judging from the tone and tem- per of members, that we are approximating towards an election of Speaker. Every expedient was resorted to on the part of ‘he democrats and South Americans to stave cff the plurality rule, for it was manifest it would carry, could « direct vote be had. The plurality question will come up again to-morrow, and it is believed it will carry. Acaueus of Senators opposed to the administrati was held this morning. They could not agree ona can- didate for printer, and determined to g> into the Senate and support whoever they chose, When the Senate met the excitement was intense. It is said the President was near at hand. After the first ballot was announced it showed the Union editors to be in @ minority; but Bayard, of Delaware, and Pratt, of Maryland, on the fourth ballot changed front, and Brown, of Mississippi, retasing to vote, Nicholson wae declared elected. Quite a number oi democratic Senators exhibit- ed considerable agony in casting their votes. After Mr. Seward finished his speech on Central Ame- rica Mr. Foot obtained the floor for Monday. The Senate then went into Executive session, the President having sent in Mr. Dallas’ appointment ss Minister to England. Amotion was mace to have it confirmed immediately; Dut Mr. Clayton objected, and thought it should be re- ferred to the proper committee, in order that Senators might understand his (Dallas’) position on importan: questions respecting our foreign relations, &e. Mr. Clay- ton’s propesition prevailed, and it was se ordered. The difficulty between Meeers. Pelton and Valk, of New York, which threatened serious results, has been amica- bly settled, and the correspondence will be published in to morrow’s Intelligencer. D MR. BUCHANAN’S RETURN—MR. DALLAS’ APPOINT- MENT—GENERAL WILSON’S VIEWS ON THE CENTRAL AMERICAN QUESTION, ETC., ETC. Wasnvatox, Jan. 31, 1856. Mr. Buchanan is expected toleave Kngland on the 12th if February, unless the British government should re quest him, for important reasons, to remain until the srrival of his successor. Mr. Dallas accepts the mission to England. He has ‘Wen requested to go immediately. His nomination was (nt into the Senate to day, and a motion was made to @nfirm him at once, without reference. Mr. Clayton ébjected, and said he wanted to know the opinions of fhe man who was to be sent to England. The nomina- fon was, therefore, referred to the Committee on Fueign Relations. They will probably report on Mon- dy. Senator Foot, of Vermont, speaks on Central American afhirs on Monday. It is understood he will sus- taia Senator Seward in the positions which he too: to-day. General Wilson will make a speech onthe Central American question. He will ad- voute the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer trea- ty, lecause no interpretation of it can be agreed upon by the high contraeting parties, nor even by the leacing statesmen of our own country, and because Groat Britain has viola‘ed ita provisions. He is out and out in favor of recognizing Walker’s government. He thinks thst it dces no harm for thousands ef our young men to go to Nicaragua, and that they have a right to carry Shurp’s rifles with them if they choose. ‘There have been for several days past rumors of a duel tocome off between Dr. Valk and Mr. Pelton, members fran New York. A private letter from Mr. Pelton speak- ing disrespectfully ot Dr. Valk, which found its way into ‘the Tribune, was the offending cause. Considerable cor- reponcence has taken place; but friends have inter- feed, the dameged honor has been healed, and ‘‘we are al honorable men” once more, The correspondence wil be published in the Intelligencer to-morrow. It is not true that the President did not consult his Cabinet upon the Kansas message. B. JFFECT OF THE REVOLUTION IN NICARACUA—THE VOTE ON THE PLURALITY RULE, ETC. ‘Wasmncron, Jan. 31, 1856, It is understood beyond dispute that but for Walker's ‘evolutionary movengggts, Nicaragua and Great Britain vould before now ha®ws concluded a treaty satisfactory to the former regarding the Mosquito Territory and kin- ed questions, and at the same time not conflicting with the Clayton-Bulwor treaty. The hundred votes for Mr. Smith, of Virginia, for Speaker, were cast by the Orr and Fuller mea, with Mr. Wheeler added. Messrs. Barclay, Hickman, Williams ind Haven voted with the opposition. The plurality rule will be sgain voted on to-morrow, vith a better prospect of success than heretofore. According to an official decree just received from ftockholm, the Swedish government has removed the im- port and export duty from the various kinds of iron. ‘The President this evening is dining a large party of nembers of Congress and other dignitaries. Interesting from the State Capital, MONOPOLY ON THE CANALS—THE REDOUBTABLE CHAMBERS—EXCITEMENT ON THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE—A DIRECT VOTE OF CENSURE, ETC. * Atnany, Jan, 31, 1856, Individuals running boats on the canals of this State will be interested to snow that an attempt is being made to injure their business. A billis now before the Senate the first section of which is as follows:—‘Any company formed, or to be formed, under or by virtue of the act »ntitied ‘An act for the incorporation of companion formed to navigate the lakes and rivers, passed Apri. 15, 1854,’ may and shall have power to forward and carry property and passengers upon canals, and to own, hire, have and use all boats and property necessary for that purpose.” A few individuals in Buffalo, Rochester ani this city have endeavored for several sessions to secure the be as'y A of business on the State canals. If indi- viduals and forwarcers in limited circumstances desire to defeat the present project, they had better bestir them- selves. ‘The House presented ascene of interest this morning. | The resolutions offered by Mr. B. Bally, censuring the Governor for his language in reference to certain public officers, and also, the resolution of Mr. Matteson, alleging that bribery and corruption had been used in procuring appoixtments to office, were under consideration. The | depate opened upon the Jatter, but finally Mr. Matteson was induced to withdraw his proposition, in order that | the House might vote directly upon Baily’s resolution. | When this was done, Mr. Foot sent up the followiog | from General J, J. Chambers. It was read:— ‘ Conaness Hat, ALUANY, Jan. 30, 1956 How. Mr. Matreson:—Sir—1 notice in the papers of this mornin; resolution introduced {nto the Assembly yester a} by you ; end also the remarks made by you in sy portal the vame, im which you alluée io me. Fresuming that you were actuate anense ty only, re ve to west: thal you ‘will do me the justiceto inform the in the taene | pubilc manner, Tam ready and any committee whieh the Assembly may deem Proper to ap- ime I in pursuance of your resoliition, inviting, as I | Brest eeruting into my oficial conduct during the | acied in the capacity of private secretary to Excellency | Governor Clark, or in the office which I have now the honor 10 oe eat ctrl JOS. J. CHAMBERS. He spoke of the office he now holds. He sent in his re. signation, and it is in the hands ot his Exce:lency, and his —— filed as soon as another Harbor Master is so lected. Then the question came directly upon Mr. Baily’s pro- portion. “Ms. Suow and Mir. Wakeman defended hin tx. cellency, and justified him in his expression in his mes- sage, where be says the magistrates and Executive offi. see aie "prowoott (Ke'N,) und. Dally (dom.) tara law. Mr, Pres N. % ined the resolution After various efforts 4 ad, tion was final divided maj (softs), on oy’s friends. Such a censure has ed upon any Governor's famed to a New Legislature. Whether Gov. light, is not known out of Ber." 'in orgy that Te red of the matter ms; pream| jution are again in- outed, Saline ft is the province of the judict to copetnntionality ‘ofiawey and tn the Senet ‘power the jeticnry 3s of the Executive or the Lagialature; ne ae Excel ), now under considar mperance, Ppuperiam and Crime,’ ‘upon the vot for the Prev makes wee of ysicians doubt as to bis r . 1 iardner is confined to hia bed, at Fonda. He was taken down sbortly after the closing of the canalx, having ex- erted himself day and night in forwarding the passage of THE PROPOSED BRIDGE ACROSS THE HUDSON. Avnayy, Jan. 31, 1856, The Committee on Petitions for a bridge across the Hudson at Albany, had a meeticg ts-day. John H. Rey- nolds, Esq., appeared on behalf of the petitioners. The opposition was represented by Mr. Van Santyoord, Mr. Carroll, the Mayor of Troy, and others. After a short de- Date, the ecmmittee adjourned to Wednesday next. SEW YORE LEGISLATURE. Senate. Atnany, Jan. 31, 1856. PETITIONS. From tke Chatham Bank for the payment of the claim egainst the Sing Sing prison. Against a bridge at Albany. ROPORTS, In faver of loaning $18,000 towards the establishment of an Agricultural College at Ovid. BILLS INTRODUCED. By Mr. Wapswortu, to amend the general navigation Jaws. By Mr. Baaprorp, for the better security of depositors in savirgs banks. By Mr. Sweet, to amend the general railroad law. By Mr. Nixon, to equalize the State tax. By Mr. Nicnota, to extend the time for the redemption of the lands sold for taxes. By Mr. SraxcrR, to authorize banks to act as agents in certain cases, also for the more equal distribution of school mozeys. By Mr. BRooxs, to incorporate the Tarnverrien. By Mr. Ricuarpsox, for the payment of the Harbor Commission expenses. BILLA PABSED. To incorporate the College of Pharmacy of New York. To incorporate the Reformed Dutch urea Board of Education. The bill to extend the time for the collection of taxes to the lst of March. Assembly. Arnany, Jan. 31, 1856. ‘THE GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE, ETC, ‘The consideration of the Governor’s message was re- tumed in Committee of the Whole—Mr. Ops. in the chair. ‘The friends of Gov. Clark spoke generally in favor of the adoption of Mr. Mattezon’s resolution for an inquiry into the official conduct of the Executive, but urged its with- drawal at present. After long debate, Mr. Marrason withdrew his mo- tion. The question then recurred upon Mr. Baily’s motion, condemning the language used in the message toward the Judiciary, but referring the subject of intemperance to a special committee. ‘After debate the motion of Mr. Bailey was adopted, by ‘vote of 58 to 53. ‘The tax bill, extending the time for the collection of taxes, in all the towns of the State, to the first of March, | emai having previously been adopted also by the mate. Adjourned. Serious Railroad Accident. MIRACULOUS ESCAPE OF TWO HUNDRED PASSENGERS SUDDEN DEATH OF A DEPOT MASTER. Bostox, Jan. 31, 1856. ‘The train from Portemouth for Boston on the Eastern rosd, this forenoon, was thrown off the track by the breaking of s wheel of the engine. One side of the first passenger car was demolished its whole length. Two hunéred passengers were in the train, all of whom es- caped death, though several were badty bruised. Daniel Rust, depot master at Wareham, who went to the scene of the accident to assist in clearing the track, fell dead, it is supposed from disease of the heart. United States ipreme Court. Wasnineton, Jan. 31, 1856, No. 42.—The widow and heirs of Benj. Poydras De La Lande vs. The Treasurer of the State of Louisiana. Jus- tice McLean delivered the opinion of the Court, dismissing the cause tor want of jurisdiction. No, 44.—John B. Craighead et al vs. J. E. and A. Wil- son. Justice McLean dismissed the cause for want of jurisdiction. No. 50.—J. F. McKinney vs. The Marine Savings Bank and others. The defendants submiited the case on print- ed argument by Mr. Hughes. Nos. 54, 55 and 56.—Argument continued by Mr. Van Witkte for plaintiff, and by Mr. Gillett and Zabriskie for defendants. The Southern Commercial Convention. RIcMoxp, Va.) Jan. 31, 1856, The Southern Commercial Convention re-assembled to- day, and penuanently organized, by electing General Tighiman, cf Maryland, President, and Vice Presidents from Texas, Maryland, Mississippi, Louisiana, Virginia, North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Governor Wise was present, and was invited to a seat on the platform, Mr. Abert, of the District of Columbia, offered a resolu- tion declaring that notwithssanding the baneful opinions of our fellow-citizens of the North, we feel a devoted at tachment to the Union, and a determination to preserve it. All resolutions were referred to the business committec. ‘Twenty-two delegates were present. The dinner to- morrow evening, will be a splendid affair. The Prohibitory Liquor Law in New Brune . Wick. Sr. Jons, N. B., Jan. 31, 1856, A great public meeting was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose of giving an expression of public opinion on the Prohibitory Liquor Jaw. A series of resolutions against the law, and calling on the Legislature to repeal it, were presented by Hon. Charles Simonds, who moved their adoption. Mr. J. W. Lawrenes proposed an amend- ment to the effect that the law deserves a fair trial, and that its repeal should not be urged upon the Legislature. The chairman stated that the meeting was so equally divided he could not deside whether the amendment was carried or not. The meeting then adjourned without coming to any decision on the question. The Trial of Coburn and Walton. Bostos, Jan. 31, 1856. The evidence in the trial of Messrs. Coburn and Dalton was closed on both sides this afternoon, To-morrow the Jawyers will sum up, and the case will probably reach the jury to-morrow night. Markets. PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. Pmitapguema, Jan. $1, 1860. Pennsylvania 5's, 83; Reading Railroad 42%: Lang ao 15; Morris Canal, 14; Pennsylvania allroad, Crarteston, Jan. 90, 1856, Sales of cotton to-day, 3,200 bales,’ The market is firm, and has an advancing tendency. New Onseans, Jan. 30, 1866. Cotton—-Seles to day 7,000 bales; market firm and ac- tive, at former prices. ’Sugar, 6%c. @ 73(c.; barrelled lard, 10¢.; mixed corn, 68¢. a Tbe ‘The Staten Islan Ferry. A mecting of reridents on Staten Island, and others, was held at the Merchants’ Exchange yesterday at noon, for the purpose of instituting an inquiry into the condi- tion of the Staten Island Ferry. The meeting organized by the unanimous choice of Dane Ellingwood, Esj., as chaifman, and Mr. Wood as secretary. Mr. Exuncwoop addressed the meeting briefly, He observed that the ‘Staten Islanders had submitted for ears to be served by @ far worse ferry than those to Brook m or Jersey, and had made no complaint, in the hope that time would work an improvement. Tnat hope had been disappointed. Instead of im; , the ferry grew daily worse, until at the | ae By Ime, ita deficien- cies and irregularities were unl ‘The loss of the Columbus showed that life was insecure om board the i of the said that the er : eels therefore 8D) tall nto te condition of the ferry, to report atan “A ORxFiswAN suggested that It be an instruction to the committee not to confine themselves to the subject of the reaworthiness of the boats, but to embrace the whole ae jag ferry—its irregularities, the accommodation - This suggestion being approved, the Chair was request- t o . “ate Cuaih named T. B, Satterthwaite and Daniel Lowe, Fad" those wore added, on motion, the chairman, Mr. Hl- lingwood, and the secretary, Mr. Wood. e meeting then adjourned to Monday, at 11 o’clock AM, ia the Ratunds of the Exghange, Burton’s Theatre—Debut of Miss ” ‘The Lady of Lyons” waa played to a fair house last, night, introducing to this audience the young lady who plays uncer the nom du théatre of Mary Agnes, and who acted, for the first time, at the Metropolitan theatre, last: year, as Constance, in “ The Love Chase,” and afterwards played Mariana at the Broadway theatre. She has un- doubted talent for the stage—a full, deep, melodious voice,. a fair share of pereenal attractions, a ladylike presence, and speaks the Fnglish language pure and undefiled. Her- Pauline would stand the test of comparative criticism, which is saying a grea‘ deal, for it is so excellent a me dium for stege effect that every actress attempts it. As the piece does vot really commence until the third act, we shall pass cver everything till the soone wheretn Pau- line is informed of Claude’s treachery, whieh was very well acted. A little more repose, and not quite so much dixposition to take the entire stage,, would have made it fsultless. The laugh with which: she accompanied her sarcastic reference to’ her bridal Home was too strong altogether for the situation. In- te fourth act Pauline took a new view of her recoa-- cflement with Claude, We think that the author in- tended she shouid be carried away by a sadden burst oft passionate love, and have declared her resolve to share- the pearant’s fortunes upon the momentary impulse. Mise Agnes, however, takes an opposite view, and glides lovingly, but iaoguidly, into Claude’s arma, as if she had been thinking about the matter for some time. In- this she is partly sustained by the foregoing: text, in. which she evinces a disposition to forgive himif he-asked it, but is too proud to make advances. We opjae- that her pride is carried away by & sort of avalanche of love, while Miss Agnes makes {: gradually break dowa, as: water wears away areck. But the time is not sufficient- ly protracted, and the emotions which mast agitate + Pauline are too various and engrossing to admit, in our opinion, that the latter view is tenable, Still, Miss Agnes may be right, but our way is the most effective, amd should be adopted in a trashy, stagey affair like. the play’ under consideration, The fifth act was played ina quiet, subdued and excellent manner. The lady fully deserved ' the honors of frequent applause and a call before the curtain. She will, one day, be a very fime-actress, and + only needs practice in s good company under a manager like Burton or Wallack. Now, she is deficient in some of ' the minor details of the stage; she walke ungracefully, and acts at the audience instead of with -the:persoa who is playing the scene with her. She is sometimes guilty ot speaking the aside speeches in a louder tene than the ‘body of the text. We cou'd ray a great many good things abont Mr. Perry’s Claude did time permit. We'know of no actor who can plsy the part more to our satisfaction, and few who ean give it so much life, passion, impetuosity and vigor. It was # fresh, pleasant, lifetike performance, although he would wear a moustache in the earlier scenes, when tke text denies to Claude that hirsute ap- pendage until he has got his money and his coioneley. The wearing of moustackes seems to be a chrenic dia. eave among our light comedians now-a-days. The piece was generally well acted and well mounted. Mr. Brad- ry creditable, and-had the merit of being properly d:essed—more than we can say of acy one else. «Mary Police Intelligence. ARREST OF THE GAS METER MAN AT LAgT. For teveral weeks past a fellow has been engaged in visiting dwelling houses, under the pretence that he wae an agent of the Manhattan Gas Company,. for the pur- pore of committing thefts. All attempts to arrest him were fruitlers, and it was not until last Wednesdsy even- ing that any clue could be obtained as to his whereabouts, On the above night, a man named Thomas Cole wag taken into custody by officer White, of the Seven- teenth ward police, on suspicion of being the ubiquitous individual who has rendered himself so-notorious of late, Cole came to the houre of Patrick Barron, No. 132Second street, and stating that he was agent of the Gas Company, commenced figuring around the meter, when the suspi- cions of the family being aroused, he made bolt for street and endeavored to excape; but officer White being near at hand, chase was va dps the itive, and he was with some difficulty secured. Cole fally answers the discription given by the Eighth ward police of the person who endeavored to play a simila® prank on Coun- cilman Philips a few evenings ago, Tt is also supposed that he is the same man who sought admittance to the residence of Captain Hart, of the teenth ward po- lice, under pretence of being an agent of the gas com- pany, but waa frightened off by the inmates. The ac- cused was brought betore Justice Brennan, at the Third a Police Court, where he wae committed for exami- nation. THELATE FATAL FIGHT IN THE TOMBS—EXAMINA TION OF THE PRISONER COLLINS. Yesterday Coroner Gamble proceeded to the City prison and examined Michael Collins, who stands charged with being accessory to the death of Daniel McTlane. The City and. County. of New ‘York, Michael Collins, belag duly ‘examined Seto thet ‘undersigned, to law, on the annexed charge; and being informed that he was at liberty toanswer, or not, allor any questions put to him, states aa follows. viz.:— Q. What is your name? A. Michael Collins. }. Bow old are you? A. 26 years. . Where were you born? A. Ireland. }. Where co you liver A. No. 71 Mott street. . What is your occupation? A. Shoemaker. ; Have you anything to say, and if so,.what, relaiive to. the ‘charge here preferred against you? ‘A. I do not know aay thin, @ cecurrence, except what -I the other men (who were in the cell at the time) state. ICHAEL COLLINS. Taken before me, this Sist day of January, 1856. Rosert Gamotr, Coroner. prisoner was then committed t> await the action of the Grand Inquest. OLD CUSTOMERS TRAPPED. Two mev, named George W. Brown and Fat Lawrie, were taken into custody on Wednesday evening, by officer Keefe, of the Chief’s office, on charge of shop lifting. The prrisoners were seen te enter’ the jewelry store No. 931 Broadway, and the officer thinking that 1 all proba- bility the accused were bent on some of their old tricks, wal them through the window. pret te make rome | estames one of them, concealing an article of jeweiry in his sleeve, was about to bid good by to the salesman in the store, when officer Keefe pounced upon the pair, and took them into custody. Yesterday morn- ing they were brought before Justice Welsh, at the lower Police Court, where they were committed for trial on charge ot larceny, in ¢efault of $1,000 dail. Biown and Lawrie are old customers. and arejwell known to the po- lice as fellows of doubtful character. THE EUDORA MYSTERY—THE PRISONER WILSON IN THE TOMBS. George Wilson, the megro cook, who it is snpposed murdered the captain and crew of the schooner Eudora at: City Island, in the month of November last, was conveyed from White Plains, Westchester county, on Wednesday and is now lodged in the Tombs. Wilson looks. somewhat improved in appearance, and strongly. denies any know- ledge of the crime of which he stands charged. talks ¥ le freely on the Jom bnes nw is quite buoyant in spirite. ilson entertains strong of iting clear, notwith- standing the remarkable c! of circumstantial evidence that {s to be arrayed against him. The Grand Jury of the United States Circuit Court have directed a bill of indictment to be found, under the act of 26th March, 1804, against the negro, Geo. Wilson, who is charged with murdering the captain and crew of the schooner Eudora Imogene, and with sonttling that versel, CHARGE OF BURGLARY, An old offender, named Patswell, was brcught before Juntice Bogart, at the fourth district police court, ob the cbarge of havicg burglariously entered the premises - of John J, Meyers, at 133d street, near Kighth avenue, ' and stealing therefrom eleven fowls of the value of $36. When officer Read arrested the accused, a portion of the stolen birds were found in his ion. The accused endeavored to escape from. Ifth ward station house previous to being conv; police court. The magistrate committed for trial in do‘ault of $1,000 bail. be TBE LATE ATTEMPT OF GREER TO ESCAPE PRISON. ‘TO ‘RE EDITOR OF THE HERALD, In one of the New Sagi papers of Tucsday morning I fiad & statement to the efeata@bat I had made an attempt to escape from the Easex Market prison, by sawing through + the iron bars of the door of the cell in which I was con- fined. Permit me to say, air, through your psper, to the public, and also to thove editors in the efty who, I em told, have published a similar statement, that there is mo truth whatever in the report. It ia true that a por- tion of the bolt of the door was cut, but not sufficient to. render it availablein making an escape from the p le This, however, was done before I occupied the cell. I tow it, tor the first time, after I had been confined threo days, and immediately pointed it out to my feliow prisoners. I no se of it, as I most certainty shoula have done had I intended to avail myself of it in an attempt to escape. Idid not show it to the person who | the doors at FROM t, 4, from the mannor in which he always tried the bat on ‘my door, J presumed he was aware of its condition. the attempt to erca; will suffer himself or, But even if Thad made Tam sure there is no man who 'be locked withia ite walls for one philanthropists to stand with horror, As to the get Aa my & gurl, who was confined: there, with a ‘large and handsome handkerchief to en- gage the attention of the other prisoners whi work gti ha! bare,”’ there is one word of truth i it, A handkerchtofcf mine was brought to Justice Wood by some ‘on, and, as 1 am informed, ho was told the wi which forma the substance of the report I c of, Ican only account for the girl’s possession handkerchief as tollows:—The evening before her dis- who was confined to her bea with illness. I self of the opportunity, and wrote a other matters I requested some fow things to be sent me of which I stood much ia need. I have not heard direct- ly from my wife since in reference to thia matter; but I have been indizectly informed that she gave this girt my we ere- sure that: ©