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4 EW YORK HERALD. ZABES GORDON BENNET®?, PROPRIETUR AND EDITOR. (PUPAE M. W. CORNER OF NASSAU AND FULTON OFS. cmed ww advance. ¥ Semnte per Vir ar saan 2 , id 6% conte per Nerd Grvat Sraun e lew parte’ pi pis es mpscet Malls fer the Pacific. ‘WHE NEW YORKHERALD—CALIFORNIA EDITION. ‘Whe United States mail steamship Llincis, Captain Begg», will leave this port this afternoon at twe o’clock, ffx Aspinwall. ‘Zhe mails for California and other parts of the Pacific {wl alose at ene o’closk. ‘She New Yorx Wemy Hrnatp—California edition— gemtaining the latest intelligence from all parte of the ‘weal, will be published at eleven o’clock in the merning. Mangle copies, in wrappers, ready for mailing, sixpenee. ‘Agents will please send in their orders as early as pos- sible. Malls for Europe. SW YORK HERALD—EDITION FOR EUROPE. "She Gunaré mail steamship Africa, Capt. Shannon, will Yeave this port to-morrow morning, at ten o’clock, for ‘The Rews. eountry. Mr. Crittenden believed it was competent fier Congress to amend and abrogate the decisions of ‘the Board, and restore the dropped and furloughed aval officers to their former positions. Mr. Adams session, the appointment of Mr. Dallas, as Minister ‘to the Court of St. James, was confirmed. All the Kansas Territorial officers, except Gov. Shannon, were confirmed. In the House yesterday members were duly qualified and selected their seata. The black repnb- cans did not press their opposition to Gen. Whit- field, delegate from Kansas, and he was sworn. Committees were appointed to inform the President and Senate that the House was ready to proceed to business. Gen. William Cullum, of Tennessee, waz, by a vote of 126 to 87, declared Clerk. A motion ‘was made that Mr. Glossbrenner be declared Ser- geant-at-Arms, pending which the House adjourned. After the adjournment, the opponents of the admin- istration held a caucus to select candidates for Printer and the subordinate offices of the House. In the State Senate, the bill for the more effectual prevention of fires in New York was reported upon favorably. Messrs. Bradford, Cuyler, Brooks and C. P. Smith were appointed a special committee on the Prohibitory Liquor law. In the Assembly, Mr. Miles gave notice of a bill to abolish the offices of Commissioner of Streets and Commissioner of Re- pairs and Supplies. He proposes to create a new office, with increased power. The bill providing for @ city charter convention was introduced. Both branches of the Common Council were in seasion last evening. Im the Board of Aldermen the qnarre] between the Mayor and the majority of the Board of Supervisors was brought forward and dis- eussed. Finally a resolution, requesting the Legis- tare to amend the statute relative to the composi- tion of the Board by dropping the Meyor and Re- corder, was adopted by a vote of eleven to ten. The nominations by the Street Commissioner of Ja- cob F. Oakley and William A. Dooley, as Assessors, were confirmed, as were also those of Alexander Ward, as Superintendent of Roads, and Henry C. Willis, as Saperintendent of Pavements, sent in by the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies. No bu- sinese of importance was transacted by the Gouncil- men. A long message from the Mayor was received im both Boards, and ordered to be printed. We give the document entire in to-day’s paper, and have com- ‘mented on ite contents at length in the editorial columns, Our special reporter hos furnished us with a re- port of the banquet given in Richmond, Virginia, by the Board of Trade, to the delggates to the Scuth- ern Commercial Convention, which bas been holding ita session in that city. The eloquent speech of Governor Wise, and the tendency of the other speeches and toasta presented on the occasion, fur nish proof of the extent of the evil wrought by Northern abolitionists. But yesterday and the very idea of the possibility of disunion was ridiculed by ell patriotic men, North and South, as a preposte- ous bugbear, calculated only to frighten old women ‘end children; but now the thing has assumed alarming features, and, as the perasal of our report ‘will show, the idea of a dissolution of the Union and ‘the formation of an independent Southern republic finds general reception and favor in the South, at least. Such a state of things we owe to Northern @anaticism. ‘As far as movements in breadstuffs were con- corned yesterday the city might be said to be ina state of siege, not by the English, French or Tarke, bot by King Frost, whose decrees are in- exorable, and against whose edicts there lies no ap- peal. Cotton, however, being, we suppose, of a ‘warmer nature or growth, was active, and the sales reached about 5,000 bales, at an advance of about 4c. per lb. The market closed at about 9jc. for mid- dling ‘uplands, and 10c. for middling New Orleans. Flour wae again heavy and fell off about 124c. per ‘harre). Red Tennessee wheat sold at $1 90, anda Tot of Genesee white at $217. Corn was dull; and ae it wae impossible to load vessels by lighterage there was nothing doing for export. Sales of Southern yellow png white were made for distilling NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1006. ‘Tue Norruran Nationa, Know Noruines on | ©. Darling, of New York, doarkeeper; Robert Morris, of cotton was engaged at 3-1éd. per Ib., bacoa at 27s. 6d., and lard at 276. 6d. per ton, ‘The masses of drift ice in the rivers and bays have been the cause of much damage to shipping, and in one instance of a lamentable loss of life. The brig Wm. H. Safford, of Bangor, Capt, Smith, was cat rescued, after clinging to the masthead for several hours. The ship Yorkshire, from Liverpool, was swept from her anchorage in the North river by im- mense fields of floating ice on Sunday night, and grounded on the rocks near Fort Oolumbas, She will probably be got off without injury. Nearly all the ferry boats are lsid up for repairs, and residents in the suburbs are subjected to vexatious delays in making their transite. The regular annual meseage of the Mayor, giving a statement of the present condition of the city government, was received last even- ing in the Common Council. The document— which will be found on another page of this morning’s Hrraup—is, we believe, longer than any other official paper of the kind yet pub- lished, and presents a greater variety of sub- jects for the consideration of both branches of our municipal government. In the message of the 7th of January, which was intended as in- troductory to this, and which attracted so much attention on account of its somewhat novel character, the Mayor confined himself to two questions—commerce and the form of go- vernment—and particularly to the urgent ne- ceesity that existed fora change in the latter, in view of the enormously increased expendi- tures for its support. That message was as remarkable for dealing with theory and general principles, as the one now before us is for the important facts and statements whic it contains, amd the practical suggestions it presents. After giving a review of the condi tion of our city finances, it enters at conside- rable length into a consideration of the fol- lowing subjects:—The military defences of New York; the construction of stone docks and piers; the introduction of foreign paupers and convicts; the sanitary condition of the city; improvements on our island; the police department; the expenses of street opening; the abolition of the present market system, and the sale of the property required for mar- ket purposes; the defective manner in which the collection of taxes is performed; the ne- ceralty of more stringent regulations to pre- vent the constantly increasing waste of Croton water; the public expenses of private litiga- tion; the Central Park; the new City Hall and Brick Church property. The importance of all these subjects will, we trust, receive that attentive aud carefal consideration from the Common Council to which they are justly entitled. The Mayor may issue message after message upon the most vital questions connected with our city government, but, after all, it depends upon that body to carry them into practical opera- tion. In his former communications, as he re- marks, he pointed out numerous abuses and subjects that required legislation, but they were all not only passed by without diseussion and action, but without the slightest notice or consideration. Among the most important of these subjects, and one to which he again calls their attention, is the aspect of the public finances, which are now in a worse condition than they ever were, although we have a re- former at the head of the department. The same haste, as the Mayor says, to get rid of every dollar appropriated, and, if possible, to increase the expenses, has been apparent in every bureau, with but two or three creditable exceptions. This reckless expenditure, he in- tommaas, he has not the power to prevent; and upom making the shameful and illegal waste of money in one of the departments a subject of complaint, he was abused for his interferen.» with its business and sovereign prerogative-. During the last ten years the expenses of our city government have increased from two mil- lione of dollars to over six millions and a half; and in the year 1855 alone, the increase under the reformers amounted to one million. For educational purposes in this city alone, the expence is estimated at $1,023,354, in addition to which we have to pay $271,000 as our por- tion of the school tax of the whole State, which amounts to $800,000, But this is not all, for by the act of the last session of the Legisla- ture, requiring an assessment of a mill and a quarter on the assessed valuation of the State for the present year, we will have to pay $608,- 747, making a total of $880,387 which the people of New York have to pay for the benc- fit of the citizens of other counties. Then the Governors of the Almshouse have applied for largely increased appropriations, and nearly all the other departments have made a similar demand. This isa pleasant prespect for tax- payers! The total amount of the permanent city debt on the Ist of January, 1856, was $14,000,856, towards the payment of which our credit ac- count shows an aggregate of $5,594,684, in the form of corporation stock, revenue and assess- went bonds, &c., as will be seen from the fo!- lowing statement:— Corporation stock held by the Commissioners of the Sinking fund, on account of redemp- tion of city cebt.....-..++5 «+ 8, Revenue and sesecement bonds ‘ional assets (bonds and mortgages). Ba'ance in bark Jan, 1, 1856, reiaek Total, » Which is nearly all re- deemable from taxation in annual instalments of $50,000, amounted at the beginning of the year to $1,204,000, showing an increase of $50,000 over the debt of 1854, ‘The remarks and suggestions on the state of our military defences will be read with par- ticular interest at this time, when the question of war with England forms the subject of dis- cussion in the highest legislative body in the country. By some the consideration of the subject may be regarded as outside the limita of the Mayor’s official functions, but we are of the opinion that everything affeeting the in- terests and welfare of the city comes Properly within the range of his official capacity as its chief magistrate. Speaking of the present state of oar defences, he says we have more guns of heavy calibre in position than Sebae topol had at the attack of the Allied armies, or than Cronstadt has at this time; and that na- ture and the construction of many well placed works make New York even now one of the etronghoids of America, Thisie gratifyiag in telligence, supported as it is by the opinion of General Scott. We are told also that the ap- proaches to our city by the Narrows or Long Island Sound sre capable of being thoroughly and successfully defended. So far as the person- nel required for resistence is concerned, no city, we are told, oan surpass ours in the ne- cessary material from which to make soldiers. Our militia, our firemen, our countless target companies, could be formed into an army that would prove invincible against any invading force. In regard to docks and piers, the message contains some valuable suggestions, We have frequently called the attention of our city government to this subject, and pointed out the inadequate accommodations afforded by the present piers to the shipping on both rivers, Last winter, during the period of great distress among our laboring population, we ended their employment in the con- of such works as the best means that. could be devised for their re- lief, and pointed out the great benefit, which they would prove to the city. The } Mayor intimates that the wharfs should all belong to the Corporation, or, in the event of his recommendation being adopted, that the owners of such property should be made to conform to the plan so as to secure a uniform stone dockage throughout. The estimated cost of constructing a pier of stone five hun- dred feet long and sixty wide, affording a capacity for vessels drawing thirty to thirty- five feet of water, cannot, he says, exceed eighty thousand dollars. The merchants, he adds, would be willing to submit to a small per diem tax upon each vessel in return for the superior accommodations thus afforded,’ and the amount collected in this way would form a fund towards the payment of the debt incurred by the work, That New York is greatly in need of such a plan of dockage cannot be denied; but we do not think the Common Council will make any Move towards securing it until forced by outside pressure. The merchants must them- selves take an active part in the matter, and as a body urge upon the Corporation by peti- tion or otherwise the necessity for this great improvement. Till something of this kind is done it would be vain to expect anything from the Common Council. The introduction ef foreign paupers and cri- minals is discussed at considerable length, and an account of the course pursued by the Mayor in the case of the Sardinian frigate Des Geneys and other vessels, The sanitary con- dition of the city would, he thinks, be much benefitted by the organization of a corps of medical practitioners, the creation of which would in his opinion render the City Inspec- tor’s Department entirely unnecessary. His remarks upon the police will be read with much interest, and all who have the good of the city-at heart must cordially concur with him in the hope that this body shall be freed from all political influences, The manner in which our streets are opened and the enormous expense attending wurk uf this kind call loudly for reform. From 1814 to 1837 the sverage cost per mile for fees of counsel, commissioners and others was $850, but so great hag been the increase in this one item alone that the city has been obliged to pay at the rate of $70,000 amile for the opening of the Bowery from Chatham to Franklin square. The sale of the public markets—a measure we have always advocated—is also recom mended, and a more stringent enforcement of the law in relation to the collection of taxes, In consequence of the neglect of the Receivers to perform their duty in this particular, over $600,000 has been lost to the city during the last ten years. The message deprecates the prodigal waste of Croton water, and presenis some excellent suggestions in regard to the means by which it may be prevented. The other subjects treated of in this message are equally deserving of attention with those we have referred to, and worthy of a careful perusal. Altogether, the message is one of the best that has ever been presented to the Com- mon Council, and will, we trust, lead to those reforms in our city government which sre s0 imperatively demanded. Tae Brirish Treaty WiTs Japan.—We re- ceived by the last mail, and published yester- day, the British treaty with Japan. It differs from the treaty of Kanagawa very slightly By the latter, the ports of Simoda and Hako- dade were thrown open to American vessels; by the former, British vessels obtain the right of entering and taking in supplies at Hako- dade and Nagasaki. But as both treatiescon- tain a clause stipulating that the Japanese shall concede to the foreign Power with which it contracts equal rights to those enjoyed by the most favored nation, it would seem to follow that the three ports of Nagasaki, Simo- da and Hakodade are at present open to both British and American vessels. The Britieh treaty contains no etipulation for the settlement of foreigners in Japan. The language of the first article—* The ports, &c., shall be open to British vessels for the purpose of effecting repairs and obtaining fresh water, Provisions, and other supplies of any sort they may absolutely want for the use of the ships —ap- pears to exclude all idea of trade for mere pro- fit. But in the interpretation to this article-- to which the Japanese commissioners were par- ties—it is agreed that the British shall have a burying ground, which seems to suppose at least & temporary residence. Ali the trouble with Meeers, Doty and Richardson argse from the clause in the treaty of Kanagagm, which alluded to “citizens of the United States tem- porarily liviag at Simoda and Hakodade.” This clause hae been interpreted by the Japs- nese authorities to exclude a residence for longer than a few days. The English will be very likely to raise a similar question under their treaty; and the sooner the better. New treaties, distinctly stipulating that the Japanese will admit foreigners to reside in their free cities, are required, and will doubtless soon be concluded. Important Correction.—Mr. W. D, Murphy in a letter to the Albany Av/as in reference to the charge of the New York Zimes that at a late public reception at the White House the President turned his back upon Senator Hale, say 8:— The occasion to which the Times coubti frat grand. levee ‘of the season, which ‘came off at the White House on the 11th of the past month; and having been present in the room at the time Senator Hale anc his wife and daughter approached tne President, I think I,can safely say that the reception with which they all met was as cordial on the part of the President as that extended to any other of those persons during the even. ing. We breathe again. The President is out of danger, and the country is still safe, vue Sreaxexanrp—A Most Laweyrasux Cot- LaPsz.—For nine weeks we had labored under the idea that the Faller party of Congress, Northern and Southern members, were national men, all of them sound national men; but this was a mistake. We had supposed, from the first week in December to the first week in February, that these Fuller men were so rigid- ly opposed to Mr. Banks, upon principle, that they would accept any reasonable compromise from the democrats, in order to defeat the elec- tion of the candidate of Seward, Giddings, Weed and Greeley—but this was delusion. ‘The nationality of these Fuller men was limit- ed to Fuller and to the North. They lacked the moral courage to cross, at a venture, over Mason and Dixon’s line, and as far down as South Carolina, with their boasted uation- ality. Theirs is the responsibility for keeping the House disorganized for nine weeks, and for the election of Banks at last, with the alterna- tive of his defeat in their hands. ‘When the democrats set aside their firet candi- date—Mr. Richardson—and nominated Mr. Orr, the complaint of these national Faller Know Nothings was that Mr. Orr stood upon those obnoxious alien featares of the Nebraska bill, which are wholly out of the question with the American party, and consequently they could not sapport him. There was some consistency in this objection, and we spoke of it accordingly atthe time. But when the democrats, with or without the consent of Mr. President Pierce—we care not which—dropped Mr. Orr, dropped the administration, dropped the Nebraska bill, and laid aside all mere questions of party in taking up Mr. Aiken of South Carolina, a man as near to absolute neutrality between national demo- erats and national Know Nothings as any man in the House, and an anti-administration man, to boot, the last excuse on the part of the Fuller men for the election of Banks was taken away. While the clerk was calling the final vote on Saturday, Mr. A. K. Marshall of Kentucky, (supposing it all right) congratulated his American friends, saying “they had fought a good fight and had cocquered. There was no democratic candidate in the field with an offen- sive platform. Performing his duty as a patriot, not as a partizan, he voted for Mr. Aiken.” We are not, therefore, surprised at the chagrin of Mr. Marshall, on the announce. ment of the election of Mr. Banks. The six Fuller men, including Thomas R. Whitney of New York and Jacob Broome of Pennsylvania, who stuck to Fuller, when their votes for Mr’ Aiken would have defeated Banks, are respon- sible for the result. And what is the result to the American par- ty? Itisadefinite Congressional division of it into two hostile sectional factions. Not a solitary Northern Know Nothing voted for Aiken—not one. Thus the vote which elected the Speaker discloses to the “South Ameri- cans,” go called, the lamentable truth that in Congress, at least, their nationality as a party is limited to the south side of Mason & Dix- en’a line and the Ohio river; and that their Northern brethren, even of a national type, incline to fraternize rather with Giddings of Ohio, than with the Marshals of Kentucky. The question which next recurs is, how is this condition of things to be mended at the Philadelphia National Councils of the 18th and 22d of February? The work there to be done is the practical re-organization of the American party throughout the Union, or ite ‘ormal dissolution among the sectional and local factions and loose materials of the coun- try. The result of the late struggle at Wash- ington admoniehes us to prepare for the latter alternative. They may, perhaps, do better. They cannot do worse. We shall see. FRB LATEST NUWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, Interesting from Washington. THE ELECTION OF CLERK—HOW THE NEW SPEAKER ACQUITS HIMSELF—RECEPTION OF THE NICARA- GUAN MINISTER IN THE HOUSE, ETC., ETO. Wasuixaton, Feb. 4, 1856, ‘The election of General Cullum to-day, as Clerk, gives entire satisfaction. The anti-administration party, in caucus to-night, will mominate a full ticket for the other offices. Mr. Banks gave evidence to-day of a determination to hold « tight rein, and preserve order.. He seems perfect- ly at home, and no doubt will make a popular Speaker. His Excellency Col. Parker a. French, Minister f-om Nicaragua, appeared in the House to-day, and was sur- rounded with friends. Ina few days he will present his cretentials, and will insist upon an immediate resogni- nition, Mr. Marey is satisfied of the stability of Walker's government, but personal objections to Col. French may prevent his recognition as Minister, ‘The government has determined to issue Col. Fve- mont a patent for his Mariposa grant, but delay is meces- sary to procure a duplicate survey from California, the original papers having been purioined from the General Laxd Office. E ‘THE CLERKSHIP—CAUCUS OF THE BLACK REPUBLI- CANS—APPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED BY THE 8E- NATE, ETO. Wastuncton, Feb. 4, 1866, As I predicted, General Cullum was elected Clerk to- day by & decided majority. The other officers will be elected to-morrow. Fearing that it would defest the further organization of the House, Messrs. Grow and Campbell did mot make their objections to General Whitfield’s taking hie seat, ‘This policy was decided on this morning. ‘There is now being held in the haliof the House an anti-administration caucus, the object of which is to nominate candidates for Printer, Doorkesper, Postmaster and Sergeant-at-Arms, A good deel of excitement pre- yails with reference to those offices. It is extremely doubtful whether they can defeat Glossbrenner and Johao- son, There are about a dozen candidates for Printer. ‘The committees of the House will not be announsed before Thursday. ‘The Senate, in executive sesrion to day, confirmed Mr. Dallas. The Kansas appointments came up, and they were all confirmed except Gov. Shannon. Jbjection was made to his being confirmed. 1 understand there is to be a big fight made on him. Renkin, Marshal, of Nebraska, was also confirmed, together with some other unimport- ant ones. ‘The foreign mails brought by the Arabia have not been received at the State Department up to this evening. D, ‘THE VOTR FOR MR. CULLUM—THE COURT OF CLAIMS —THE “ WILD HUNT” FOR OFFICE—PAYMENT OP ORESSMEN. bn Wasmoton, Feb, 4, 1856, Mr. Cullum was lected Clerk of the House by the votes of all the republicans present, excepting Moesars. Billing- hurst, Bliss, Brenton, Day, Holloway, Leiter, Nichols, Spinner and Watson, combined with all the Americans present, excepting Messrs, Humphrey Marshall, A. K. Marshall, and Walxer. Judge Scarboro having recovered from his recent ill- ness, the Court of Claims {s again in session. It is calculated that at least five hundred applicants for office under the House organization were in and about the Capitol to-day, while distant aspirants are operating through Congrossional friends, An anti-administration caucus was held at the Capftol to-night. John U, Petit, of Indians, was the chairman. Between eighty and ninety members were present, in- clading republicans, and fome Southern as well ay North- ern Americans. A large number of office seekers were in outside attendance, anxiously inquiring as to the pro- gress of the inside proceedings. French $, Evans, of Washington, was nominated Sergeant-at-Arma; Capt, M. Pennsylvania, Postmaster; and 0. Follett, editer of the Obio State Journal, Printer. 3 is understeod that Col. Behouigs, of the Cinciansti Gastie, is assoviated with this gentleman. V. W. Smith, of Syracuse, and Nathan Sar- gent, were his competitors. To-day the Acting Sergeant at Arms, Mr. Grossbrenner, drew from the treasury about $80,000 im gold, which amount had been advaneed by him to pay members of the Houre—Mr. Speaker Banks having, mear midnight on Saturday, signed drafts for that purpose. Two hun- dred and thirty thousand dollars are yet due members, and will be drawn for during the present week, —_—_—_—_———_ THIRTY-FOURTA CONGRESS. PIRST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasumeron, Feb. 4, 1856, * ‘THE NAVAL RETIRING BOARD. Petitions were presented from several naval officers who feel aggrieved by the action of the Naval Retiring Board. Mr, Tome, (whig) ef Ga., said the Board should have kept a record to sbew they had not execeded the juris- iction conferred upon them. Wrong and injustice had ‘been dene by theiz decisions, and no act of his should sanction their proceedings. ‘Mr. Cuatro, (K. N.} of Del, defended the Board, ‘wat was willing to correct any errors they imay have un- inten: committed. The President and the Seer: of the Navy have power to reverse the action, and unless it was shown thet the Board had jurisdiction, it was to be presumed that they had A rerpeed (dem.) of La., porenie aging ‘exercised risdiction, bu thelr edvies and opinion om matters nefore then. Bay. (dem.) of Del, had no imputations to doard—it was com of honorable iterious men; most barbarous ever eae a y civilised country. He the He thaiet HE Foret i. { it as though it existed. farther debate, the subject was postponed. TER MASORALEAIM LAN, HEC. Many bills were introduced, prince for internal tm ita, and one by Mr. ADAus, (dem.) of Miss,, to the term of naturalization. ABOLITION OF SMALL SPANISH COIN. On motion of Mr. Fin, (national) of N. Y., the Fi- nance Commitee were instructed to inquire whether the smaller Spanish coms may not be removed from cireuls- tion, or have s value established by law to accord with their intrinsic value, and to avoid fractional parts of EB i & cent. Adjourned. Mouse of ‘Wasmnnoron, Feb. 4, 1856. SWRARING IN THE MEMBERS, WIC. The Speaker administered the cath to support the constitution of the United States to the members—the representatives of each State advancing as their names were called for that purpose. ‘The delegates from the Territories were likewise sworn. When the name of Mr. Whitéeld was called, Mr. Grow, (black republican) of Pa., said, in deference to the wishes of hus friends he woula not object to his being sworn. He thought, however, that circumstances would warrant the withholding the oath. He hoped to be heard some other time on the question. Mr. Caupseit, (black rep.) ef Ohio, said that a con- stituent of his, (a Kentuekian by birth), bad been diaboli- cally murdered in the most cowardly manner, having been shot in the back, as he was credibly informed, byan officer under the pay of the general government in Kan- sas, As objecting to the administration of the oath to Mr. ‘Whitfield would only’tend to greater confusion after their excited struggle, he would not insist upon it. On motion of Mr. WasHBURN, (black rep.) of Me, & committee was appointed to wait on the Senate and in- form them that a quorum ef the Housé had assembdie?, elected Mr. Banks Speaker, and was now ready to proceed to business. On motion of Mr. Perxrxeron, (black rep.) of N.J., a committee was appointed in conjunction with one of the Senate, to wait on the President and isform him that a quoram of the two houses had assembled, and were Fondy to receive any communication he might be pleased THE CLERKAHIR—GEN. CULLUM ELBOTED. Mr. Koehn (oer of R. 1., offered » resolution for the election of a Clerk by viva voce. Laid on the table by 108 against 85. A resolution declaring William Cullom, of Tennessee, Clerk of the House, was adopted by 126 87. As the Speaker administered the oath of office to Mr. Callom there were manifestations of approval in the THE SELECTION OF SEATS, The members then — to select seats, in ac- ocrdance with a resolution moved by Mr. Ball, that all ra retire without the bar,.and severaily return aa their names were drawn by the Clerk trom» box, and possession of auch seats as they it select. This proceeding consumed about one hour — ELECTION OF SERGEANT-AT-ARYS, Mr. Nicnous, (black rep.) of Ohio, then offered a rese- lution declaring Mr. Glossbrenner, the present incam- bent, Sergeant-st-Arms, pending the consideration of which the House adjourned. After the adjournment, an anti-administration caucus was announced to be held thie evening. Bachanan Delegates to the Democratic Na= tonal Convention, PutLapRipma, Feb. 4, 1856, Hon. James Buchanan bas carried the election for dele- gates in Philadelphia almost unanimously. . The Banks Fever at the East. ONE HUNDRED GUNS AND AN ILLUMINATION AT WALTHAM, MASS. Boston, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘The citizens of Waltham, the native town of Speaker Banks, fired one husdred guns to-day in honor of his election, The announcement was made in Waltham ow Saturday night by a special messenger from Boston. Several dwellings were illuminated and congratulatory qi *peeches made. Mrs. Banks was called upon, and found in attendance at the sick bed of her mother. Hearty cheers were given at the residencen of the leading re- publicans, when, about midnight, the crowd dispersed. REJOIOINGS IN BANGOR. Banaor, Feb. 4, 1856. A salute of one hundred and three guns will be fired here to-morrow, in honor of the election of Mr. Banks tojthe Speakership of the House of Representatives. In the evening the republicans will hold a public meeting. News from Kansas, Cmcaco, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘We have advices from Kansas saying that no election was held at Leavenworth, or at other points in that Territory, on the day fixed for the election, the State of- ficers fearing violence from the Missourians. Letters state that another general invas'on was apprehended, and that extensive waslike preparations were going on in Lawrence and Topeka. A Fatal Oceurrence. Kryrort, N. J., Feb. 4, 1866, 4 young man named Elisha Bogle, was found dead on the ice, alongside the sloop Dusty Miller, at Keyport dock this morning. The #loop had been robbed on Friday night, and the captain, William Crane, had set a loaded gun in such # position that the opening of the cabin slide would ¢ischarge the contents into the legs of the person opening it. Bogie had apparently stooped when pushing back the slide, es the entire charge of buck shot entered his heart, killing him instantly, The Vermont Central Rallroad. Bostos, Feb. 4, 1856. Conalderable soxety and indignation were manifested here to-day on account of the suppression of she com- mittee’s report on the affairs of the Vermont Central Rail- road. It is alleged that the suppression of the report was paid for by parties interested. A duplicate copy of the report is in existence, and will be published in the Chronicle on Wednesday next. Rebellion at Dickinson College. Canuste, Pa., Feb. 4, 1856, One hundred of the students at Dickinson College have rebelled against the Faculty, in consequence of the alleged unjust expulsion of four members. News Items from the South, Bartimorn, Feb. 4, 1666. ‘We have received no mail to-day south of Sayannab. ‘The Southern Commercial Convention held at Rich. mond, Va., adjourned on Saturday to meet at Savannah again in December next. Committees were appointed to prepare addresses on the resolutions adopted. Rockett’s glass factory, at Richmond, was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Loss $13,000, A negro has been arrested in this city on the charge of murdering John W. Bell, the merchant who mysteriously disappeared two months since, Death of Eminent Bostontans, Boeton, Feb. 4, 1866. ‘Two of our well known citizens died thia morning, name- ly, Daniel Safford, prominant for the interest be has for meny years token in missionary enterprines, and Oyrus Alger, the wel) known cannon and ganmaker, = truek, énd no communication has yet been had with the Collision on the Niagara Falls Railroad. Rocuzerar, Feb. 4, 1856, ‘The passenger train that left Niagara Falls this morning, and which was due here at 10.45 A. M., came into collision with a» freight train near Adams’ Basin. Both trains were going in the same direction. The pas- sepgers who were on board the wrecked train arrived here this evening. They report no one killed, but reveral: persons severely injured, among whom are the fremer and engineer. The engine and cars of the passenger train: are much shattered. Noone on the freight train wae hurt, Some of the passengers were frost bitten during the journey from the wreek to the city. Zhe Weather Throughout the Country. INTENSE €OLD—INTERRUPTION TO RAILROAD TRA~ ‘VEL—ACOIDBNTS AND INCIDENTS. Rocusster, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘The weather in this locality during the past 48 hours has been colder than at any time this winter—the ther- / mometer ranging from zero to 17 degrees below. There has been quite a chapter of accidents on the various rail- roads on secount of the heavy snow drifts. Tne ‘mail train which ieft here on Saturday afternoom for Niagara Falla, was thrown from the track at the Suspemion Bridge, injuring Mesers. Dixon and Waters, | conduetors, and Sherwood, a baggage man. The train due here last evening trom the Falls wad thrown from the track near Spencerport by the breaking of a driving wheel, and remained in this predicament all night. Two engines started for their relief this morning, but had not) preceeded far before they also were thrown from the ‘Gisadled train. ‘The passenger train which left here yesterday morning, drawa by two engines, had proceeded but two miles and a halt when the forward engine was thrown from the track by the accumulation of ioe. ‘The express train due here at 7:45 yesterday morning, from Syracuse, wae thrown from the track seven miles east of this city. ‘The trains on the Genesee Valley Railroad are all be hind time. Upto 5. P.M. to-day, the trains from the Falls had not arrived here, and passengers who came on foot say the chances are that none will arrive for the next twenty- foar hours. ‘They also report the laborers in a suffering condition, some with frozem faces, and others with frozen hands with the skin rabbed completely off. ‘The trains on the new road between this city and Syra- use arrived about noon to-day. On the old road nothing had arrived or departed, that road being completely buried in the mow. The plank roads leading to the city are completely ‘Dioeked up, and in seme places for miles in length the mnow is from ten to fifteen feet deep and drifted. Rocumsror, Feb. 4—3 P. M.2s ‘The Rochentor and Niagara Falls Railroad is blocked up with snow. Three trains are off the track a few miles from this sity. Borraia, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘The New York and Erie Railroad is blocked by svow about twenty miles east of Dunkirk. The train arrived there yesterday in forty hours from New York, The Lake Shore Railroad has been badly blocked »t Hamburg. The first train from Cleveland since Friday arrived at Baffalo this morning. The Buffalo City and Niagara Falla railroads are also badly obstructed. The trains on the Central road arrived here behind time. The weather is intensely cold, Cmonmani, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘The thermometer this morning at 7 o’clock stood at 18 deg. below rero. The ice in the Ohio is one foot and a balfin thickness, Carcaco, Feb. 4, 1856, ‘The thermometer here at 7 o’clock this morning, indi- cated twenty degrees below zero. The railreads are all elesr. Patapmruta, Feb. 4, 1856, The weather here is extremely cold, and travel ia somewhat interfered with. The Pilot line from New York, reached Kingston at 4 o’clock this morning. The detention was caused by snow drifting on the track. ‘The Southern and Western trains were detained from the same cause. , Bartiwone, Feb. 4, 1856. We have no mail this morning south of Washington. ‘The weather is intensely cold. Stonmoton, Feb. 4, 1856. Our harbor is still free from iee, and navigation is un- interrupted. New London harbor is closed by ice, and persons cross with safety, Boston, Feb. 4, 1856. The wind yesterday and last night drifted much mow on the railroad tracks, delsying all the morning trains, ‘The mail train which left New York Sunday night had not arrived up to 1 P. M. to-day. ‘The Sunday night mail train from New York arrived here at three this afternon, having Deen delayed by snow drifts on the track. tive tion. THE DILLAYS BLOCK AT SYRACUSE IN RUINS. Brracvag, Feb. 4, 1856. ‘The handsome brick block at the corner of Salina and. Fayette streets in this city, known as the “Dillsye Buili- ings,” was destroyed by fire at an early hour on Sunday . morning. The block was owned by H. A. Dillaye, asd’ valued at $35,000. The lower floors were occupied by 8. Stilwell & Sons, boot and shoe store; Mann, Lewis & Belden, crockery store; Hayden & Letchworth, saddlery and hardware; T. A. Bartlett, druggist; J. K. Starin, ho- ery and fancy goods; and FE. Sheldon, bakery. The Josses of the above firms are heavy, but probably in- sured. The second stories of the building were occuyled by the newspaper office of the Evening Chronicle, the- offiee of Messrs. Hille, Morgan & Gu.fford, lawyers, and Messrs. Shipman & Adama, physicians and surgeons. ‘The upper stories were occupied by the Odd Fellows av lodge rooms, and by the armory of the Syracuse Citizens’ corps. The lose of the proprietors of the Chronicle is about $4,000—insurance, $4,000. The Syracuse Citizens Corps lose about $1,000—no insurance; the Odd Fel- lows about $1,000—inaured for $600; Drs. Shipman & Adams, $2,000—no insurance. Messrs. Hills & Morgan had a very large and valuable library. Loss unknown. The building was insured for $22,000 in the following: companies:— tna, $5,000; the Bpringfield and City Fire Insurance Cors panies, each $2,600; the Northwestern and Albany companies, each $5,000; $2,000 unknown. An unoccupied frame dwelling house on Montgomery street, owned by Wm. Weston, was destroyed by fire about 3 o’clock this morning, supposed to be caused by an incendiary. INCENDIARY FIRES AT UTICA. Unica, Feb. 4, 1886, Onur city is again infested with incendiaries, Two gro cery stores and two barns, owned by B. Churchill and George ©. Potter, George street, were consumed at an early hour yesterday morning. Loss $7,000; insured for $4,000. United States Supreme Court. Wasatxaton, Feb. 4, 1866. Nos. 64, 55 and 56, Argument continued by Mr. Butler for defendants, and concladed by Mr. Wood for plaintitfs. No. 53 Joba ce Doages, Soka M. Woolsey. rgamont Chet vuln Tany wis eae Arrival of the Nashville at Charleston. : Crantastox, Feb, 2, 1856. The United States mail steamship Nashville, from New York, arrived here at 10 o'clock last Friday night Markets. PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. PHILADELPHMA, Feb. 4, 1856. Stocke firm. Penna. State 6's, 85 j, Bending RR.,. 4334; Long Island, 1634; Morris Canal, 16; Penna. RR., 44. The Weather. 70 THR EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Since Friday, the 26th of January, betwoen 6 and 7 4. *Perturbation. The third quarter of the third great circle ends to- day, (Tuesday) 5th, at noon, andthe third great circle ose lay, Oth, between 6 and 7 A. M. KLIN Hades, Feb, 4, 1856, “B, MERTAM. Police In) mee. STABBING AFFRAY IN THE SIXTRENTH WARD. On Sunday evening a serious stabbing affray took place at 410 Sixth avenue, when William Miller, residing at this place, was severely stabbed in the neck. It appears, from what could be learned in relation to the matter that a quarrel took place between Miller and two brothers, niso named Miller, when one of the latter, it is charged, lunged the blade of a knife into the complainant’s neck, inflicting a dangerous wound. One of the alleged asrail- sata was szreqied on the night of the gg yd ¢ other was taken into custody yesterday. The ora wore taken hefore Justice Tevieon, at the Second Dis.