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+ clsim has been put in by New Granada, } » originated in the Senate. THE NEW YORK | WHOLE NO. 7108 AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTO XN. Interesting from the National Capital. . AN IMPORTANT QUESTION IN THE SBNATE—7HH HOUSE PRINTING—MR. DALLAS’ INSTRUCTIONS — COL. PARKEZE H. FRENCH AND HIS BBJEOTION BY OUR GOVERNMENT, ETC. ?Wwasmtxatox, Feb. 7, 1856. An important constitutional question was debated in the Senate to-day, namely, can, the Senate originate cp- propriaticn bills? No instance of the kind has ever o:- ourred since the formation of the government; the re- verse is now the common Ja of the land, An innovation might derange the ‘checks and balances’ apon whics resta our political fabric. No Hou-e printer yet. The Northwestern members consider themzeives cheated. fhe adjournment over till Monday was for the double purpose of eusbiiag the Speaker to arrange tho con:mi'tees and to logroll for the printing, Follett may withéraw in favor of Farnham, lias Alex. Boteler, of Virgwis, Inte opponent of Hon. ‘Charles Fautknor—proiits onv-taird each, Mr, DaVas has received his instructions. Our inter- pretation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty is to ve insisted upon at ail hazards. Col. Porher H. French in bis tate letter to Mr, Marcy ays that ‘+ The period bas arrived when, ia obedience to instructions, he must forraliy present his ereienusla, end reapecitully usk the rec. guition of bis government.” Mr, Murey replied, to day as follows: DeraRtiayT oF State, Wasuiveron, Feb. 7, 1826 Sim—I have recotved your letter of the bth iust., with a of your letter of credence, and laid them before the Presicent. Iam cirected by hia ‘0 rely to your re quest to be received as Mivister Plenipotentiary to this geverpment from the republic ef Nicaragua, that ne has gain taken the subject into celirerate consiteratirn, out has not seen sufficient reseon for changing the determi nation made kyown to you ia my letier of the 21st L6- cember Jast, Lam, tir, your most obedisnt eervant, W. L, MARCY. To Parken H. Feescu, Esq., Wathington. ‘The kincert personal relation? exist between Colonel French and the President, who aesures him that in due thme he will admit the wisdom of the policy that he feels ‘compelled to pursue towards Nicaragua. My deepatoh about the Pierce and Houston correxpon- dence excites a deep interest. Why do we no: have the Coouments? They are said to be spicy. x PAYMENT OF THE THREE MILLION MEXIOAN DABT— THE STRUGGLE FOR PRINTER IN THE HOUSE, ETC. Wasuinaton, Feb. 7, 1856, Tlearn this evening that the Moxican government haa instructed Genera! Almonte to withéraw the procest in the three million cave, and that aome of the parties have to-day reevived their warrsats at the Treasury Depart- ment for tho money, ‘The postponement of the eleotion of prin’er until Mon- day next {s considereda triumph of the republicans. It ‘was clearly evident that if the vove had been tuken to-dey the repubiican nomicee would have been besten. An effort will be made to withdraw Foilet, the present Bomines, and place a less objectionzble man in the fed. D. MR. BUCHANAN’S MOVEMENTS. Wastaxcrow, Feb. 7, 1859, smn, ina private }e ter tow friend in Wash- ington, states that tt ia his inten! on the arrival of Lis suceorecr, to vet out fora two months? trip on the continent of Kurope. CENTRAL AMERICA—-BOUNDARY BETWEEN NEW GRA- NADA AND COSTA KICA. t . Wasuiaros, Feb. 7, 1856, In connection with the lovg standing discurstoa rela- tive to the affairs of Contral Atwerica aud the qzes\fon of consting limits bet xeon Costa Iisa aud Nicacegua, @ new ing preten- eicus to the kame bountary which Costa Rica claimed through the instrumentality of the late Feilpe Molina, who published au interesting and comprehensive work on that subject. New Grausda, while expressing her Teediness to relinquish all the iercitory on the const, from Cape Grasica a Dios to the extieme south, Insists that the tract of land ro exclusive y claimed ty tive late Minis- ter of Coste Rica, belongs, and always has belonged, to Dow Grenada, in virtue of titles ovnferred upon he: by former treatios between the republic of Colombia and the Cormer United Provinces of Contral America. “@HIRTS-FOURSH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wastroron, Feb. 7, 1355, INCREASE OF THK NAV, ETO. Mr. Cavs, (dem.) of Mish., submitted a resojution di- reo\ing the Uommitiee on Navel Affairs to consider the expedioncy of wa increase of the navy. Bir. Brann, (dem.) of Del., introduced a bill providing fur the pablie printing, engraving ond binling. ORIGINATING MONEY BILIS, ‘Tho resolution directing the Committee on Finance to Prepare and report the general appropriation billy was considered. Mr, Zewann, (black rep.) of N. ¥., enld that since the foundation of the government no appropriation bill has It was am sncient and es- tablished principle that the money cf the people shall not be drawn from the public treasury withou) the consent ef the representatives of the people, Th'x con- sorvattve fsature was borrowed from the British consti- tution, as cesersary to secare publis Mberty, and the spirit of the constitution requires that the old estab Ushed plan shall be adhered » Mr. towns, (dem.) of Va., denied that thers was any €iderence. so far as the question of power was conr#raed, between bills for the reliet ividusls and goueral ap: ropriation bills, If the © could originate the Freneh Scotlation Lill, appropriating millions of dolara, why not one for the military academy ? Moeyare Yoomrs and Tovcry supported tho resolution, exd Merers. SumseR and Wirson opposed it. Mr. Sumsxn ead it was an inopportune time to propose puch o great charge for the firs: time, when the popular ‘Dranch of Corgrovs promised to differ from the Ssaate on great qucetions of nations! poltey. ‘The resolution was adopted. Adjourned till Monday, Howse of Ropresentattves. Wasmnotoy, Fes. 7, 1856. THE NAVAL BOARD, BTC, Mr. Mu reox, (dem.) of Va, gave nottee of the intro- dvetion of a bill to repeal the act authorizing the estab- Lehment of the Naval Board. Mr. Grow, (black rep.) of Pa., cava notice of hts fa. tention to introduce a bill to secure homesteads to actual ecttlers. The Speaker was authorized to appoint steniiag eom- mittoes, Mr. Pesstvctox, (black rep.) of N.J., from the jotat ecmmifttes appotntod to wail oa the President, reported that the latter bad expressed his high appreciation of the courtesy, and would be happy toco-»perate with Congress Ja any ieasures promotive of the public interests Mr. Cavrnrit, (black rep) of Ohio, moved a» cecon- sideration of tha resolution tor the election of pricter. Agreed to by 102 agsinst 81. Mr. Cawraas, of Ohio, made aa effectual eff rt to con- elder the Senete’s Joint resolution for the relief of the yoor of Weebington and Georgetown, The qnection then recurred on the resolution forth- sith to proceed ‘o the elec'ion of printer—pendiog ‘which, the House adjourned till Monday. Our Woshingtom Correspondence, Wasuaxoron, Feb. 1, 1856. w the Regniblicans Don't Stick Together—How Phey Head Off the Administration—Novel Ground of Application for OfficemSocial Life at the Capilol—Brief Mention of Dress ~Faire Layles. ‘Lhe republicuns are troubled with impracticables ia the “Bevoste ax well as in the House, Thus they wanted to postpone the election of printer, and had votes euongh to do {tthe wdmingiration ranks being divide¢—tad they all helt tcgether, But Mr, Trumbull, the new Senator Srom 'l{nols, “could not see”? any object in tt, So he voted wilh the admintstratiot, A good, mild, consci- entious friend, is delightful. In the course of « few days we shall probably see Senator Sumner holding up @ lovg staing of glittering pearls in the Senate, with the ‘word ‘‘penoe’! written on every one of them, aad asking the couatry to see how minch more beautiful they are than Gen, Wilson's cannon balls, Tt fs really funny to «ee the opposition srraying them- selves wnder the flag of “young America,’ and chiming in for tho ‘4rumpet's clangor and the eanton’s roar.’ It is reversing the old order of things, when nothing but Grave consorYatism opposed ibe domocracy. Ths aiministration has brea cautiously fooling its way, careful net to go too fast nor too far tm tts demacda upoa Great Britain, im its opporition to hor views, Your correspondents continue She. practice, without wood precedent, aod in excessively bad tante, of s.yli eneral l’ierce “hia Excellancy.’’ There ia just as tor J yy" No such title as E x00 lency,’’ as app ed w the President, is known to the constitution, or laws, or to good usage. Candiéates for the sub rdinute offices abou’ the House of Kepresentatives are no’ wanting. I donot mean that they are notin want. Some of them present their cases ¢ him with ori ity if not with force of iment. A tow deys since an ambitious young man, who had become convinced not only that—in the of PP aed anit ts Better to be.a donekseper. fa of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness,” but that it is better even to pe u doorkee! House of Represen- erent pla taiives—which is a very dit \¢ place—rushed up to venerable old gentleman, whom be mistook for s mem- ter, and ssia to him, “My dear sir, I ame candidate fcr doorkeeper to the ladies’ gatlery;'I pray you give me cur vete. I am acquainted with Pudlic woman in the city, aud I will keep them all ont.” Sceial life at we capital nas been retber gay for a fow woeks past. Recoptioas, bulls, and parties flourish. Mo- del artist exhibition have not een able to survive the storm of popular {adigvatior ¢lewhero; but « style of drece—or undreré—descending to that of the wee Urts, thus far trizmophan‘ly piessts the tide hore, ani tho oté-fesbicned rentinent that the moet beuntifal dgare lonee none of ta attrac iveness by belng half draped seems to te going out of vogue. It is true that the number to whom those remark; xpply is email. We have, in fict, a brilliant display here jurt now, The looming beauties of healthful Maine, the freeh y ung daughters of Wiseoasin. the warmth aad loveliuesa of he South are all represented; +o, too, is New York, proudly and nobly. 111 this cup To oo made up Of loveliness alone, B. Wasco, Feb, 1, 1856 Grand Balle—Fites to Come Of'—Sog by John Quincy Adams, Thegrand ferture of leat night was the party at Mrs. P—'s. The eppotntments throughout were perfect, and the most elegant women from all parts of the Union were in attendance. Among the most conspicuous were Mca. Senator W., Mra. Senator F., Miss MoC., daughter of the Secretary of the imterivr, and hia niece; Mrs 8., Sra. P.; the two Misses T., of Kentucky—most superior women Miss B,; Mise C, of New York, aud Miss A. of Connecticut. But icr beauty and elegance, the Misses P. vied with the most dazziteg aud accomplished. Mrs, W—<, daughter of the late Gen. Taylor, also gave a party, which was said to be remarkably brillant and ea- guging. A grand hop at the National Hotel alzo came off. The Legisla‘ure of Maryland gives a grand pall at An- papolis cn Mocdsy, the 4th February. In the House of Representatives, in the recess of a win- dow lokicg towards the Potcmae, hangs, in frame, the following ines, written by the tate Johu Gulane, Aiamy, ‘To the Sup-cial under the window of the House of Representatives of the United States,’ which, at this (ime, could not be a more just rebuke upon ‘he procead. irgs of the present House. Lot the people of tne Union veflect upon them :— Thou silent herald of Tir-e’s ceavelers filght ! Say, could’st thou speus, what warniog voice were thine ! Shade! who can’st only show how others shine | Dark, sullen witrexs ot resplevdent light | Te cay’s bread glare, and when the noontide bright Of levghing tortune thos the rey divine, ‘Thy resdy favors cheer us—but decline ‘ihe clouda of morairg and the gloom of night. Yet we thy counsels ‘sithfal, jurt and wise; CLey bid us seize the mcmeu's as they pass Snatch ihe retrioveless eunteam as it flios— Nor } #6 ove sand of life’s revolving gina; Asyiring st:li, with energy sublime, By vistuous deeds Lo give eternity to time. ‘Ther not, perhaps, ore member out of two Con- reeses that has cver seen or read the above lines, and [, ai thin time most expecially commend thea vo thele fa- virably ¢ onideration, hopiog thas the counsry at lacge way resp the benefit thereot U. K Wasaxoron, Feb. 4, 1866, Chief Snattice Tansy on the Bench—Mr. Bontss? First Day in the Chair—Why the Scath Americans Voted for Aicen, Chief Justice Taney, who has been detained away during the whole session, up to this time, took his eeat upoa the bench of the Supreme Court to-day. A good deal of interest was felt in the appearance of Mr. Backs in the Speaker's chair, ax tt was his first day in bis cew posttion—the House baving adjoarned very soon afver he tok the chair on Saturday. The ceremony of administering the oath to members was the Srst thing to be gone through with after the prayer end the readirg of the journal. The monbe « were eworn in State delegations, except in the instanc:a of lezge Siates, where the number was too great, and in cases where some wanted the oath administered in one manner, as with the uplifted hand, and others in another a6 upon the Holy Evangelists. The Spoaker stepped down to the right of the chair, and stood upon the first stair while he admivisiered the oath. Many of the representatives shook hands with him wheo they came up—others did not. Three rare things in this world are a woman who walks gracefully & person, who introd uces strorgers to each other grace fully, avd one who administers an oath with tiat comi- nation of ease and solemni:y which seem aporopriats to the act. In this particular, after ail tha: hed been said about him, 1 wes a littie disappointed in Mr. Banks, io seemed very elightly confused, and delivered himself of the cath in a manner that did not seem to say it was an obiigation to be obsorved. It is hardly byporcriticlam ‘to remark that he banded tho Bible, in aéveral inscances, with his feft hand, tnstead of his right. In brief, be «p- peered to “stand not upon the order’ of this prelimt nary business—but to © go at once” throngh it, and, as the b’boys say, ‘‘ with a rush.” Mr. Banks pronounces the word ‘clerk,’ clark, as if it were epelt with an ‘a’? instead ofan ‘‘e.’ This may be # matter of taste. Soit is to call ‘James’ Jeomes, and ‘bearth’’ barth, In quickness, fluevey of apeech, decision, firmness and dignity, Mr. Banks excols, He is, on the whoie, w moet acontable Speaker; and has, to ure the expressive language of one of his political opponents, “ A genius at pretiding.’’ He shows great tact at despatching oustaese; end bids fair to sustain and extend the high roputetios ‘which he had established in Massachusetts as a proeiéing oficer. Tefore the South Americans voted for G wv. Atkeo for Speier they recoived assurances from him on the iain jasues which they make, ef satisfactory chiraster. I Weve this information on the very best aathority, will give you further particulars to-morcow. B. Waumvctox, Feb. Complete Organization of the House he Anti-Adminis tration Coucts Prospects for the Future=-Complimenta- 7g Batl at Brown's—Distingués in Atiendance—Some of the Belles—Sumpluous Supper. The House of Reprorentatives nearly completed ita or- ganization today by the election of a Sexgeant-at Arms, Doork eeper and Postmaster. It only rematus now to nignate the pubile Printer. Mr. Glosbreanor, who was vt-elected, is an efficient officer, though it is believed the peculisr cireumstances eusrounding hla case, saved bim from isomolation. It was ao administratlon teauph. Capt. Deciing, the new Doorkeeper, iy au olegant geaile- men, from New York, and late of tho Waited Sues army. Ae will moke @ capital officer, as will also Mr. Morvia (crendaon of Mortis, the signer of the Declarativa of Late pendence), who takes charge of the Post Offics, Mfr, Mor- ris was dismissed froma the General Post Ofice Departmen’ on secount of his American principles. m of parties io the House against the adminis. tration argues budly for the future ¢o the demosrats and the pet movements of President Pierco, Toe majoricy againot tho sdministration will at all tims bs yory da- cided, and will be brought o bear on all strictly party is- fuer. The corcplimentary ball mentioned in one of my tot- ters to be given at Brown's Marble Hotel, io hoaor of toe lady gnesta of that popular establichment, came off last evening, and proved to be a snperh affuir, The num ber of invitations, T learn, was very large, and the at tevdance fall, including the ‘upper tendo”? of Wash- irgicm rociety. 1 action in at@mndance a number of gov- ernment officials and mombors of the two Houses of Con 1088. My, Guthrie, the Secretary of tne Creasnry, and ik axelstant, the Hon. Peter G. Washington, wore thore, no were Sesers, Dewitt, Burlingame, and Davis, of Mas: sichusette: Grow, of Penveylvanin; Sinith Letcher and Vouikner, of Virginia; Orr and Boyes, of South Carolina; Houston, of Alabama; Quitman, of Mississlppl; Zollicoffer, of Lexnousee; Eilfott aud Campbell, of Kentucky; and Kennett, Caruthers, Jiodley and Phelps, of Misourt. These, with many other distinguished stateemon, poli- tictanh and cfMeints, including a large amber of army aud ravy officers, with their bright uniforms, formed & s00'a) gathering of no ordinary interest. ‘The richly decorated parlors of the hotel were bril- Mently lighted up, and presented @ joyous scene, while the Isvge hall known as Ladies’ Ordinary, was ‘appro- Ez to Terpsichore, with her merry train of followor: spata’s celebrated brass band, which had been eng: for the occasion, ‘discoursed most excellent mule,” and it was ‘‘on with the dance’ till the wee amall hours ofmorning._ Would that it wae within the power of your correspon- dent todo justice to all the tair ones, whose presence, sparkling wit and brilliant conversation eddgd zest and Mie to the cecaston. Mra. K—tt, the boantiful and nmin- He wife of w distinguished M. C., trom Misaonrl, troved the queen of the evening, She was most becomingly dressed in a rich white lace robe, over which was worn a Diack Jace skirt, with black and gilt head drove, Mre, F—t, alao the wife of an M. C., from Kentncky, was elegantly clad ina rich corn colored silk, trimm with black lace, with her hair dressed with white rose buds. Ber modesty and intelligenco attracted the atten- tion of a crowd of admirers. Mrs. Van W- of New York, was the ‘ife of « langs ctrole of friend: her agay ned elegant dross of gorm MORNING EDITION—FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1856. covvred stik, wiih 9 ack ve.vet bodi.e, was musa praise. “iar Boots’ the elogace ond tuotnating wile of 8. nt o: anava officer, was the admred of al admirers. She wore a dress, manufacaured in Paris, of white tarleton, trimmed with very costly point ace, looped with white satin and k roses. Hor and pear's glistened io tho ht and dazzled the eye. “4 if Miss T——r, of Kentucky, dressed in white thu'e over pink satin, and wpon she arm of the gallant eee, created quive a eeasetion among the beaux aud 8. Mise G—n. of Washington, whose lovely Grecian fvn- tures fuctoated the eye, wore » magnificent opera cloak wi bh inimitad e grace. Miss G—r, of Ohio, whose has attracte i geveral attention here, was present in all her loveliaess Of person, and euserbly dressed. dura. B—n, of Kentuciy, » lovely widow, of somo thirty summers, wore a vich piuk silk, with purple robs, and @ head dress of pearl amd diam Miss Ba—n, of this city—the char ter of the proprictor of tne hotel—was beauti(ully dressed in clue tarleton with embroidered ssirt, with a display of rae French flowers. Mra, [——y, the charming little “border ruffien”’ from Missouri, was the o ject of much attention, and her brilbant wit and tively conversation were aduired by all. Imust just here notice the Hebe o the party—Mre. C——y, the witty aud accomplished wife of a distin. guirbec Alabemwa Senater, She was clad in- marooa colored velvet, trimmea with the richest white lyce, with a white plume in her hair. Her very fine porson and harcs me face were not leas the subject of remark thao was her rich end elegant costume, Mrs k——s, of Texas, was richly dressod in moire an- tiqueof » rich pattern, and her engaging manuors, protty eye and intelligent conversation secured ber the atien- ticn of wapy admirers. But I must forego, leat my lot- ter be #pun Cut to ico great a length. Many, very many other belies I would live to mention, but space forbide, At ll o'clock the doors of the supper room were thrown open, and a pore elegant and recherché alfaic was pever prerented to the eye. In every ay wmen; the experienced proprie'ors of the Marble Hotel had. dis- played :be Givest taste, The table literally grounod be- neath the weight of costly luxuries whicu were spread out to the guests, und the hundreds of brave meu snd beautiful women gave unmistaseable evidence of their bigh wppreciasior ot the good things of ti thus set be- fore them. Too much cresit cannot be awarded tre Messrs. Biown for the rpiendid and sumptuous mannor in which their complimentary bull was gotten bp ees evi Wasmrncton, Feb, 6, 1856. Mr, Banks’ Committees in the House—Policy of the Demo- Mr. Whitficld’s Seat—Moderation of the Black Republi- cans and their Reasons for it—Young Men's Democratic Assccialion of New York—Hopes for Nicarauga and Fears for England. ‘Ihe House will, in a2] probability, be able to proseed to public businees in o very few days. Rumor» are afloat esrerting that Mr. Bunks will show an unlooked for lice r#l'y in the for mation of his committees; but as thisreport was in circulation immediately after his election, it is probable there is but little truth in the statement. Tho demcorats bave no desire to hold promizent poste in places under the republican Speaker, as {t would inter: ‘ere with that indepencence which they wish to occupy durirg the precent eession, Thoy reason that their mi. poriiy position leaves them free to support or oppose the measures of the Know Nothing, or republicans, a freedctn which they can’t exercise unrestrained, if in- debug to the latter for legislative favors. The vote of Mr. Cutlom for clerkship may be taken as »pproximating to the strength of the House on the Ne- breska question, namely, 126 to 78. The latter vo.e may be inezenged, but not sufficiently s» aa to jeopard tho tcLivg stzougth of the former. The movement Was @meeter'y one on the part of the bl:ck repuoll- sens, to make no formidablo opposition tothe swearingia ofMr, Whifield, ardthus defeat at this carly stago of proceedings, a ocntrovorsy which, had it been aliowed, wou d heve consumed weeus, perhapsmonths, of the time required for public business’ Mr. Campball, of Ohio, it wif be seen, wus the quieting +pirit on this occasion, but hed the resuit of the ejection for Speaker fallen upon anv- ther, and he & cemcerat, there is every reason to believe toat an opporite course would have been followed, and contunued in, drewirg with t ail the evil consequonces that » clscussiom of ‘the elarery question was ilsely t> cell up, This, then, must be set down as the fret evidence of an ergapized poicy, which piatuly tells that the republican lesders s1¢ pre} aring themselves to play a leas hazardous gewe for the Pretidency than many of th ir opponents bave given them credit for. Ipedict, by a large majority, the return of the con- testont delegutes to Kanses, for a new election, and tn this decision there wil! be many votes given from the de- mocratio site of the House wuich are now counted upon tor Whitfield. The country has all along regarded ‘he black republi- can) as a party without force, and made up o' every ma- rerial objee'i nable to society, und in opposition to insti- tutions Lke cur own. This movement presents them in ® vestly cifferent cha-acter, having a majority of th» repgib of one of the dranches—and that the popular ove—ot tbe natioval Legislature, and one of their own class placed at the heai of it, after a serious contest of vice weeks duration. Their former tireatened iosanity ia pew W assume a new and more mocera’e form, under tbe direction and dictation of suca leaders as Seward, who ere at work orgen'sing them into a great national porty, ud moderating them and their views so aa to iwete them acceptable to s majority of the people of the country. This exf-comtident po rer will sho. tly be found to discountenance tbe free soil revolutionary movemoats in Kansos, which it bas ‘oxed, by recommending nuceration and forbearance for the present. 1s # now the polisy of the black repablicans, through thei leaders, to change (if possible) the curren’ of public oyicion towarcs them, by placing themselves in the light f pacificators, tae first step towards which is to be found in the speech of Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, and the s searing w cf Mr. Whitfisid, the pro-slavery delegate from Kausas, But a little while will be necessary two convey this im- portent in-elligeuce to the abolition party of Kansas; ant tte perural of Mr, Cam beil’s shore speech will, doubt- ices, have a soothing influence over tho.e who have hikerto been goidea in theic actions by Northern xOViNers, Tre proceedings, published in the Hinatp, of the ‘ung Men’s Democratic Union Club,’’ whish was cale- nied by @ cianer and dance in New York, are receiviug here the ationticm of politisians, while thay afford to sho keowing ones food for rewark aad ridicule. It 1s both sensible ana becoming in Mr. Cochrane and filends, who, tor the lng! there years, have enjoyed tae benefit of fat government officer, opposing on’ail occasions the un'on whick they now eppaiently so much desire, even to the asa of norty in city and State, to show at this lao date ihcic conversion 10 untonism.’ There is no danger now of oxy material chenges being mede by the President in bis exiing eppeiotwents- a consideration that has ever cern upper moat with Cechrane & Co, agaiost harmonizing ibe citi. sulties between the two demooratic sections; and Usis face being aece-tatned, ‘hese worthy gentlemen and pure patriots azo now ct3ing out for a union, that they nwy ke etle to pr sent claims to a new ac mintatration Jor's connpeance in office. It is modest, certainly, in the mso he @@4i the beavy business,’ to fancy all the word blind but himself; yet there are « few left sho con ink a little into the meaning ot this isinterea ed move, and who can appreciae it ac. ingly. It 1» remarked that the classic display of iuuzes which ornament the speech of Ar. ane, in repy to the sentiment toasting uve Presi- f the Uniied steles, prevent the reader from decid- cept ing whether the said speech fevors the Goaerals re-nomi- petion, or is u return cftpankson the part ot Afr. Coch- , lor peat apd present favors received. be tienda of Gen, Walker are congratulating thom- selves in the belief that the causes which recently led the Gererai oud bis government to decide against farther au- empty #t the exienei mof Nicaraguan territory, will hovsly be removed, sud that the General will soon ex- vend tLe jiwisdie ton of Mearagua over the Mooqutt> te io San Juan del Norte, Shou'd this desiga ately cveried out, Gen, Walker wili put ‘o the tee the clsims cf Great Britaia to the Mosyuito Protve- torste, amd this, too, in defiance of all oppo-i- tion ly Gen Jierce and his Secretary of War. By the Oth February, General Waker counts upoa an accession to’ his y, from — California wlove, ot seven hondred recruits, and of a tike number item the Atlaniie cies and States. It would be a marked feature of the times should the movement of Walker bring on a collision between bis army and the orees of Great Briain, This result fs py no means im- porsible, avd on a consequence, the United States would ve treed to take partin the quarel. The credit, then, of boving forced the iraue, would rest upon the sboni- ders of @ eo calied young’ American adven'wier, who, witb but a few brave hearts to back him, bad atone un- (ertaken the settiemént «f a question upon which years of litigetion had been wasted by the United States, and the naoal hosor inguited at the pleasure of Groat Urivin, ‘the hamility whieh ucder such circumstances would {li upon Beeretary Marcy and President Pierce, d be @ part payment for their cowarclee in refuring knowledge the independence of the young republic, nm the acceptance of their Minister, Colonel French. Wasmncron, Fo. 6, 1866. the Anti-Slavery Party to be Raformed—Move Amongst ie Memtertm Mr. S.ward’s Kansas Policy Wha the Black Republicans Want to Effect. ‘The mocerate leading members of the anti-slavery party In the House are arranging matters betwoon thom- elves which will exclude from their council the more violent and impracticable of their brotherhood. This movement is designed as a check upon the editor of the New York 7rilune, whore ravings, since and before the election of Speaker, it is declared, has injured the cause of free sofitem, in baving driven from it the active sup- port of men of influence and moans, and lost for the cause cenficence with the community. ‘The Kansas matter will not be hurried up for discus- sion, a8 would have been the case had Banks beon de. feated; sad when brought before the House, it will meet with @ moderation in its treatment from the black repab- licane that bas not been counted upon before. You will nee ip all this the mangement of that cspable bub ERALD. upecru; Qous —_—ppolitici.n—seward—wno, able to win over to Dut resuit to his injury. To what extent roval of Mr. Greeley eleven to this plan is yet to be seen; but the mire ‘atelt gent of the republi- cans are wuhing his abrence, and general ceosuce ai a pretext for cutting Joose from him. Daily circumstances would point out with unerring certainty the sepacation poken of as pecersary to the success of Sewari aud the future Lepns gh ct toe sboiitionisw. Thos is Greeiey to for tro services lately rendered by bi to the election of a Sposker. PEN LATUST WAWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, Democratic Mass Meeting in New Hamp sbire. Coxcorp, N. HL, Feb, 76 P.M. The democrats ef Merrimack county held sa immense meeting in this city this sfternoon, It bas been snowing violently all day, yot multitudes of people have poured into the place, and filkd Phenix and Depot Halls to over- flowing. At the former plsce epecches were mado by Cels. Weiler, of California, Orr, of South Carolina, and Gen. Lane, of Oregon; and at the latter by Gov. Cobb, of Georgia, Mr. Lovejoy, of Maseachusctts, and by Hon. John S. Wells, of this State. T.e democrats claim, not vith- standing the storm. equal, if nct superior, numbers to the opposition meeting on Taesday. Tbe speaking will be resumed this evening, when large additional delega- tions from other places wiil be proseat. United Statcs Supreme Court. Wasuinuton, Feb. 7, 1868, No. 47. Patrick MsI.aughlin va. James M. Swann et al. Justice Curtis detivered the opinion of the Court, revers ing the judgment of the Circuit Court of Maryland, with couté, and remanding the cause, with directions to award venire facias de novo. No. 46, James A. Abbott et wx. vs. the sex Company. Justlos Grier delivered the opinton of the Court, affirming the judgment of the Cicsuit Court of Maseachuretts, witn costs. No. 49, Ship Howard, &c., Wm. J. Schmidt et al. cleimants and appellants, ve. Frecericx Wissman.—J tice Catron delivered the opinion & the Court, reversing the decree of the Circuit Court of the Southern clstrict of New York, and remancing the canse, with directions to dismies the libel, with costs. No. 67, Argument continued by the Hon. George E. Badger for defendant. No, 60. John J. Orton, appetlant, va. George Smith — Argument commenoed by Mr. Lynde, tor the appeliant, ard coutinued by Mr. Brown, cf Wisconsin, for the ap pellee. State of the Weather, IMPEDIMENTS TO NAVIGATION AND RAILROAD TRA- VELLING—MAIL DETENTIONS, ETC. $1, Louis, Feb. 7, 1958. A toot of now fe'l here yesterday. The weather isnow moderating, with indications of a general thaw. There is no hope of the Mississippi opening for two weeks yet. The railrcads are al! clear in this vicinity. Cixciwnat, Fed. 6, 1888. The Lightning express train of tho Little Miami Rail- roadend the night express train of the Cicciuasti, Co- lumbus and Cleveland Raiiroad ave both taken off. No through passenger train via Colum ous, except the mail train, is now running. Three trains, via Dayton, aro rep as ual. — Besvaro, Feb. 7, 1866. ‘The weather is milder, with indicatiens of a thaw. Treins came through cn the Central and Lake Shore roads to-day, and 1 be run regulariy tomorrow. Tho railroads areffil clear to Chicago, Wasnrncton, Feb. 7, 1866, Early this morning the weather here was freezing cold, but 1 is warmer now, and rain is falling. There is mach ice, and the streets are in a dangerous condition. BasTivors, Feb. 7, 1856, We had a storm of anow and sleet this morning. It is now raining heavily. The necessary funds having been subscribed, strong efforts are being made to open Balti- more harbor, and it is oxpected that navigation will be resumed in afew days, We have bad no mail this morning south of Wash- ington. PHILADRLPHIA, Feb. 7, 1856. An inch of snow fell here last night. This morning it changed to rain, freezing as it fell. The raim extends in every direction, as far as heard from the South, and as far West as Louisville. ‘A mooting of merchants is now in session to provide means for opening tho channel through the {ce in the river. The ice boat is engaged breaking her way down to the steamer City of New York, from Boston, frozen in near Red Bank, with her propeller broken. Boston, Feb. 7, 1856, Saow fellin this city eteatily from eight to twelve o’clock to-day, when it was succeeded by & heavy rain storm, » thick’ fog and incications ef a general thaw. Fatal Raliroad Accident. Husapate, Mich., Feb. 7, 1866. A collision ecourred on the Michigan Southern Rail- rood duulf a mile west of this place, last night, between the Eaatern and Western expreas trains, The trackman, beggege man, fireman, aud one cther man, were killed; and aa engineer, brakeman and train boy, each had a leg brckem. The baggege car of the fastern train was bura- cd, with all the baggoge aud the mails, Death of Jndge Byington. Boston, Feb. 7, 1856. Judge Horatio Byirgton, of tho Massachusetts Common Phos Court, died yesterday, at his resizence in Stock bridge, Five in Washington Navy Yard, Wasnixaton, Foo. 7, 1860. ‘The tank ehcp in the Washington Navy Yard’ waa eo- cldentaily destroyed by fire this morning, The estimatod Lorn is $6,000, Seanad Disaater to meres 0 The brig Acorn, from St. Doreingo fo rived at Newport ‘yesterday, with lous of fore topgatlant- muast, sails aplis, Sc. Morxeta. PHILADELPHIA 8TOUK ROARD. Purtanmiria, Bob. 7, 1366. Stocks are steady, We quote—Peunsylvania 5's, 80; Reacing Railroed, 433; Long Island, 16; Morris Canal; 145,; Penusylyania Railroad, 442. MARLESTON, Feb. 6, 1886, Cotton advancing. Sales to- 2,600 bales, City Politics. SOFT SHELL GENERAL COMMITTEE. ‘The Old Men’s Tammany Commiites held their reguiar monthly mee! ing last night—Robt, Kelly, Esy., in the cbair, and Mecsrs. Chancellor and Benedict cMisiating as secretaries. After the discussion of certala financial matters, it was Cecided to celebrate the coming Birthday of George Wash, ington ay 4 min nd tifog one hundred quad in the ‘FAM, here ace, to. be other observaaces of the day. The standing committees ‘or the present year wero announced, after which the committee adjourned. The attendance was very slim, atd the softs were evidently in bad spirits, ‘Tum Ruope Istaxp AMERICAN Scare CouNciL.—The Raode Island American Convention met at Providence on Tues- dey, and ehogo the following delegates to the Philadelphia Convention:—Del-yatec—K. J. Nightingale, of Providence; Over C of Tiverton; Isanc Senders, of Ssituste! C. M. Alvord, of East Greeawish. Substifules—G, W. Guorean, W. B, Brayton, J. E. Weeden, D. P. Herriman, C. Smith, J.C. Knight, D. Clarke, George Manchester. Personal Intelligence, Rachel will probably sail to-morrow in the Fulton for Havre. Her Iife is in no great danger, her {ness being only @ local affection. ARRIVALS. At the Metropolitan Hotel—Hon, John M. Wood, Maine: Fon. I. Broom Francis, # iJ. M. Batchelder, Zosicn; George Ballard, Aoston; Arthur Young, Canada; Mr. J. 1; Curtis, Philadephia; Wm. 1. Noif, Clrctenadl; Capt, Ororge Vest, Bt, Loula: B, Boston, Bt. Louls; A. 0. Clark, U. 8, Navy: K. A. Mooro, Ohio, From Havre, in steamship Union—Mulie Reteile, Mrs MoCaw ley and doughter, Chex Oe Lancken, Capt Overton, Capt J 8 In greham, J Rork, Indy and infant, Capt Thos 0 Mart, O Wakton, » J Sanger, Dr J Huber, J MeDiamid, J PRICE TWO CENTS. f frem the State Capital. COMBOLIDATION OF THE TEN GOVERNORS AND BMI- GRANT COMMISSIONERS—COMMITTEN TO VISIT JAILS AND POOR HOUSES—LONG ISLAND BACH OOURSES— CANAL OLAIMANTS IN EXTACI&S—BI GENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY—TWO MEMBERS 0} THE LEGISLATUBE IN A DESPERATE FIGHT, ETC. Atuany, Feb. 7, 1856, A very important resolution was adopted in the Senate this morning. It imposes upon the Ten Governors ard the Commissioners of Emigration the daty to report in detail the expenditures of each establishment during the past year; snd, to give the average expense for the support ofeach pauper daring tae same period. There ina very sirorg feeling in the Legirlature to consolidate the two ‘institutions’ into ose, in contequence of the constant disegrcement between them as to their respee: tive functions and duties, and also Sor the beifef caverteia ed that bo h can be maintained with the cam+ amount of funds now javiched upon cach. Mr, Spencer bad a Dill in tho Semate, institat mg a board of State cfficers, permazent, whore duty it chvuld be to visit and examine all the poorhouses ard jails in the State, An amendment was acopted, appoiniicg ac mittee of three of the Senate to masse the con’emplated visitation ard ingriry, next ceason, and report to the next Tegisiature. Senators Spencer and Bradfort hare consented to perform that Inbcr, free of expemss to the State. Sevator dickies declined serving, ‘The bill siming » death blow at the Union and Centre ville rece courses in Queens county, pasaed the senate to- dey, both Spencer snd Brocks voting for it Wno can griest it in the House’ Where's Jonu Deviin or Dan. Taylor ¥ After ail the professions cf economy and strict guer- dlansbip of tue treasury, in relation to caual claims, 5) much and loudly boasted by the pracent}senate, that bey. in committee this mocuiog, pacsed the first bill in- iroduce’, being the claim of ose M. 1. Ross. Ithed teen fore several previous Legislatures without effect, and pow thiv new Senate has been induced to open the tresansy. It sas stated by one Senator that most of tha claima were of such a nature that they could not be col- lected either from individuals or corporations. The gate being thas thrown open, a precedent established, the lobby will soon be filled with all the musty, ricketty, rot- tem claims which have been rejented time ‘and again for hr lest pote hag hy As old roloman. Ba thwick truly fale: © The pul asury is & goose Ik are fools who do not pluck a feather’? * " There aie two vacancies in the ota of the Univer- sity, one oceasioned by the death of Jabez D. Hammond end'the other ey the resignation of Philip S. Van Rensse- laser. Theta vacanciea will be filled by thejLegislatare om Wednesday, the 5th of March. Gentlemen ambitious for this cistinguiaked terary houor are plentiful. Cac partivans, as in al! previous time, be elevated to that po- siliont As there ax two vacnucles a choice 1s given for Ieg rolling. Ove of the most Megraeeful rows ever known in thia city oscurrec at Congress Hail last evening. It app ers that the editer cf a penny poper of this city published an article which was not relished very kindly by the Hon. Arthur Words, 2 mamber of the House f-om the Fifteenth distzret of the city of New York. Last evening the parties met in the barrocm, angry werds pascet and a fight was ogreed upon. They retired to a eide room, stripped off their coats, vud when about taking the first round, Francis Spiaol memier of the House from Brooklyn, inter ered, an tionec bis brother member not to sirike his auteg 0 the aforesaid editor. Mr. Wools made some sharp aud Sefsing reply, when he instantly received a severe bewvy blow, inflicted by Mr. Spinola, “A goneral fight was teen immediately expected, a5 cuere were a number of persons yrerent, ard emeng them several of tae mamatois of the *gt:lature aod also of the New York Common Council. Bir, Woce's wea considerably injured, Jas: evi exbi biting # swollen face ‘bis morning a deep dix uncer the eye. I will be several days betore his tice will resurce’an appearance which will justify hier in at tendirg to bis duties in the Rouse. Most conssicuous (n the affray was Councitmen Brown ard Meclaugtiin, sno Me, Register Doane of Now York. Alderman Feoks was elso present, but raihac as 4 peace maker, The esrly train thia morning tcok most of «he city gentleren homewards, \faving tho new city charter to | take care of ite@if Some, however, recain, approprl»'ing most of their time on the Troy roed, raking it vocalfoom the effects of the belligerent anitumultuous Albany brapcy. Tee friends of Mr, Woeds are not patiefied with the re- sult of the combat last night, They say that there is too much difference in the physical capacity detwean him and Spirols, tut no challecge t> decide by artificial weu- pens hes yet bomn wade, snd the matter rests at pre- sent a6 it was left Jaat night «t the eeoaration of the violent members of the legislature. Spinolaisa hard shell, Woods & dott. Will the party unite at Cincinnati’ NEW YORK LUGISLATURE, Senate, Aunayy, Feb, 7, 1866, Mr, Semcur presented a petition for raiiel (com rau. meén. BUIS REPORTRD rayoRaMLY, Bil prescribing the order of canvassing votes at gene yal elections. Bill to appropeiate the avails of ho Slate tax support of commca schools. Meare. Richerson, Medien and Harcourt were ape pointed a select o:mmittss on the (loveraor's messogs, no far as it relates to Kensas Nebraska mat! D AND INTRODUCED. . A. S¥TH—To Incorporate bomeopatiic so Waskirgton counties, By Mr, Srsncun—To ameai the charter of the Cohoer Company. By Mr. Wapsworti—To amend the Code of aud other Jaws ielative to partition By Mr. Ficuarpson—A bili to @athorize the formation of town inenrance companies, the By Mr. Noxox—A bil! to arcond the m bill to inso College The bit to prevent the racing of horsea for bets or wagers, in Queens county, was tekea w Mr ALES moved to recommit it, with instructions to amen, so that the act stall not affect the acl of 1845 to improyo the breed of horses. Lav ator debare. The bitl was then passed. Noxon voting in the nega't Mr. Broos led up the re tiem salilng upon the Gcvercore of ¢ in New York, ard tne Com- missiocers cf Emigra'ion, for mformation aa to the sala- ries paid and geceral expcnses, and the same was passed. A communication was reeciyed from P. 5. Van Kansse- Jase resigning hiv positon ae Regent of the University. Mr. Wapsworm moved a joint on for the @leo- tion of two Regen‘s of the University, oa Wednerday, March 6th. Laid on the table usder the r y (Y moved that tho state Comptroller be re- queeted to repors the amount paid to colleges sinoe 1840, Acopied. In Committee of the Whois, the bill ere sters to examine into the condition of ti mt i Messrs, Sickles, Potty and g & Board of chariradle congiderod, tutions receiving a Mr. Sicknzs rioved to eubdstitura toumittes for the same fF Assembiy. In Committee of the Wi the Ladiew Home Mirsionsry > ameed the cbarter of the Pact Sveowsbip Com oy, were passed to @ third reading Hon, Semuel Brevoort was in bis vost for the Arst time vines bia sccident. ‘The bul te amen: to allow Moers each, wx ond nunnter of esvings solution of the Assembly, teted that th formation as to their con- fa avy cf the Strte Departments—ecnsequent roocmmnenced the adoption of some plan for be Fame. banks in aceorcunce wilh th b j urned. Qur Albany Courespond yner. Acnasy, Feb. 5, 1868 New Slate D meni Saltath in Brooklyn —Judicial zB om Canal Olaime—Stale Tax Commissioners, de. fcoator Fmith, of Brocklyn, introduced a bill this & designing to create anow State department, be Ineurance department, The great suspicion now 90 justly attached to a majority of the insurance compantes, is a justi@eation of some legal remety, or the paseage of some stringent act for the protection of the people against the imposition continunily prac ilseed nthe public. Wuether Mr. Smsith’s bill wil accom- r the purpose, by installing a new set of State offi. cera, is yet to be terted Mr. Suni’ h’s bill for the better observance of the Sab- bath in Brooklyn, declares the selling of liquor on Sundays miscemeanor, The courte have cecided that offercca of this n , ar? now only punishadie by civil ‘The billhas no designin the stoppage of omul- pers promulgated ovly ial divtrict be erected caucus, (hove is & wonderful contest among lawyers, some with ecanty briefs and seedy elbows, as t) where tho new district shall be constituted. Those in the Third district have petitioned for @ new one out of the As there cs under the le counties of Albany, Columbla, &e.; the Fourth, new one from Sarat Washi , &e.; the Seventh, for 6 new one from Monroe, Lis yn, &e. And there in 0g effort waking to cut gDt tha eliy ef New York, but as the constitutionallows an ircrense of Juices thers, that locati n may not be passes The Senate micpted & sesolation th!s morning, cecdicg ell claimants for canal damages ia tho first instance to the Canal Board, for written iaformation {o relatioa ty their claims. This is tobe done im every ins'anos, tefwre the Committe on Claime roekew a report. ‘This tse very aslutary retclution, and will cave the Stata thouesnds of dollars annually. Senator Javtiz A. Smtth generally correct in al matters strongly contends egainst i’. The tax payers ave good reescn fcr commendicg Nenetor Wadsworth fur his aucsees in pushing this measure through the Senste. The looby may now diveolrs ius on ganization. Vere is @ Lil pending io the Senate of immense ong. bituce. It was im ruduced ty Seontor Nexen (Soverd ite), chai men of the Juciete’y Coumittes. It propoven to crew'e three new cfliters, to be knowa ay Tax Commirsioners, to be appointed ty the Governor sad Senate, whove cu'y it ebull be to go into eack county te the St#'e en) exam sesmment rolia, examine inte the true value of re snd equsiize the assessmoat of the real estate of (he counties sm the Mave, aclower te to rece've fuur dollars per day leogs, This law ic to tured B me pincra tor three pe republican’? fetth, foe Three years y of pace eight or tm thou-and dilisrs annus Such an attempt orante eno*her betch of officeboir ore moy pars tue Senate tf Mr, Smith, of Breoblyn, canbe fi rced to vote for it; det the ball cannot be pushed through the House, with all the lobying of ceriain ex-Stave ollicers who are om the @evernor’ Mr. Brooke? bill for the pu registering tha memes © rity of elections, mataly by s/came upin the senate this moming. N pporea it cm constitu iowel grounds, Mr Books qwase s epeech in tts support, tiv Yen Buren, Sicphen Allea, end other zec firmerly, ‘This bill is calculated to altel cers e then aby other matter yet brougat before Legislature. Toe prevaiicg opinion ie, that tae 1 tved up to, are euffictent to guard sgriost ab alarming evils, The eeer.on is cow neacly hal no resointirn of inatecotions to Congress. Cac’becrse of the gentlemen crart some arti Kanass resolution, now that Bor ks, the democratic Know Nothing repulicag, in e’eeted Speskor’ Wrli not Senstor Cuyler start the ball® The people are apxious wo excertsin the orasoricsl powara of the mescat Senate. the ebsence of Bray Di:kimom ina putlie lors, Hs kept the gallezies and lobes aleaye i" The Hard Shell Stete Committee assemble in this city in the couree of a tew dsys. Whev's in the wind? Where’, Dickinson? more the spent, and we have bad A Watery ‘erm, TUE SNOW, TEX GLOW, TRE FLOW AND THE OVER- FLOW. The ccld (erm bas been temporsrily dieplaced by a watery form. Yestervay the variatica cf the thecmome- ter, between thirty four end thirty-eight degrees, tnt. ested the cause ot the flood, end the appearance of the stroete {urnicbed emple evidence of tteeflect. The tewpe- rature vos tha m Idest which has been reached this year, This, under other circumstances, would havo been jay- fully welcomed; but the encrmons quantities of snow and ice piled up m ths ctreets being rapidly thawed and melied, together wish the accompanyieg rain, prodooed ubout os cisugreenble a atate of things for pedestrians as cculd porribly have been usagined. But is waa sediy reauized, Esrly in the morning the storm commenced, There ware, sliernately, now, had, ia, and all kinds cf weather, except sun«bine, fon, there was @ comtfvetion of ail ta- £ ‘The effect upua the sidewalka was to render them what seemed previously imporarbie—more slippery. Ashes were uncoremoniously removed, and all who were obliged to walk migh!, with proprivty, Lave exlaimsd im the words of tha weil known byz;— Oh Lord, cn elipgery ground I rtaad | Do thou my Aucvar be Owing to tho remiseness of the police many of the gutters wore feoren up, am’ consequently ama rivnlets Were fre com mary of the eidewalks, which co'lested at come points f; covisture lakes. A nutaber of collers in the lower or n poertioua of the ey wer. imum dated, to the gist dvcomflture of tenants, who in aamy instenoea Were poor femilies. This as especially tne ensa in Kivington. Stanton, South, and West streets, and otber theroughfaces in tho vicinity ot the North and Fast rivers ‘The city presented the aspect of a vast and busy mining region, the citiins beng compelied ny necessity to do that which they couli not be induced to co by pra cence to remove ths ice trom tue getters, and g've out lets to the water, Crowbers, axes, hatebete and shove, with induitatous workers attached to them, might hare been eon ic every Cirectlon—perseverance and hard work being rewarcod with a grati ying view of long bid- sew Aseging. This storm is teaced by our telegraphic reports froea Loutsville to Boston, aac if the wea:ber had been cold+r it would undonbd.edly have be+m one ef the great storms of tLe reason, As isis, the ico im the upper peet oi the North river must be loosened by the con:inuoas rein, sad be breught dowa ty a few tides, further to ob- siruct the naviga ton of cur bay, Should vhis mild weather coatinue, we must soon have extensive frorhets from various perts of the ‘The enow wich hss accumuleted in the up- eu will require but a short period of thawing: sh most disastrous floods . Teron to believe that the weather e colder, as tt hes beem noticed thate inter 1s generally succeeded by a fall im ter, while milder westhee generally followa y term, the reasom being, that in tue change from uie to anow, the welery particles lose @ certain quan- tity ct latent beat, which rerves to medify thetemparatare, exe Was touch Jess ice alrift yesterqay then pre viovaly, owing to the rain. At aunset the Kaat ri qrice elewr, except batween Hamilton avenue ferry Ger *iTsinnd, where it is yet fast. Should thi ent cofe weether continue another day or two, we al be entirely free fro ice. Propetiees Poitou and Westchester, which have beom for vere fen days fertened in the ice, near Sands’ Poimt, have received omers to-cut clear at any cost and returm tw New Lonion for more coal, whence they will peo 3 to this city via Sandy Hook. They exvsct that by ing sway so ea to scable them to ‘wind’? around, ey will then ran out through the ‘wake’? previvady sie. ‘The Osprey end Pstrel, for Providence, and Wam- eatia, for New Bedford, which left bere on Tusaday morm- ing lest, by the way of Bendy Hook, have arrived out, Police Inteliigence. AN SFFEOTIVE MODE OF OATOHING THIEVES. +10% o'clock on Wednesday nigh’, as Sergeant Huil, of the Twenty-second ward police, was patrodiag hrs beat in Sixty-niath atreet, he discovered to men to the aot of carzying off 4 quantity of pigs’ haiz, the pro perty of Amsea Leopard, of No. 69 Filty-first street. Coming suddenly upon them, he required an instant sur- render, but the tbieves would not lisea to such upew- and taking to their heels, set the Sergeant Hail pursued them with € r i baad, tellirg them if they did not capitu- Inte be wonid be obliged to fire at thea, Bat the run- awsys (Ul kept on and were notat ail frightened, whem one, iwo, three hota were fired. Bat the fourth dia charge brought ons of them to a deed atop, and the otber one thinking that prepabiy 1 would be his tura. next, and not xt all relisning the esnnonade kept np by the policoman, rendered at discretion. The wou aod tngbtened wereconvayed to the station house for the rematader of the night, where they gave their names s« Michrel Lemon acd William Soaith.” ae former tt waa why received a boll in the cali of tha leg. wao dreseed b: to be ofa ing tk The wound d by the distric! surgeon, who procounced tt light nature. sergeant 4ull’s mode of oring- yes to n halt is & most efisctanl one, provided the s aim is trae enough to wing afugitive only, Tak- ; life under apy clroumrtances, 18 @ Very serious mat- ter, and should, if porstole be avoided. Policemen will, fore, uae their revcivers with caution waen endea- g to capture thieves and burglars, It must be ad- tet thet lodging a ba‘line burgiag’s leg or arm ty @ most scivatite sed wure way of capturing the rascals, bur Ve phowld not be taken im any case, beoanse, pered- venture, an incocent man might possibly become « victim, CHARGE OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY. nuel Thompson, « young man stout 18 years of age, en inte cuatedy co Wednesiay night by officer Duzet, of \ue Fifth werd police, on charge of robbery ia the first degree. The acct { ia alleged, attackea « gentieman named Adolphus Dreyfoot, while he was walk- ing threugh Leonard street towards West Broadway, and, fi bing bis bat, van of with the same. Tine commplain- iving th rm, oficer Du: Fee the prigemer, who, when cangbt, bad the hat buttoned up inside his overcoat. The prisoner, on being taken before Justice olly, at the Lower Police Court, said that he did not strike the complsinaat with the iatention of robbing iim; that Le was jostled sgainst by Mr. Dreyfoot while he was talking to & termale, aud think’ng that he meamé toipeult bim, struck him in theeye, The 4 ate committed the accused for trisi on charge ot way robbery. SERIOUS STADBING AFFRAY. At on early hour yosterdsy morning the Thirteenth wore police were called upon to quell e disturbance which took place between two men named Thomas Ko- ard Turner, at the house Nc. 33 Willet wtreet, in the former, it is al |, stabbed Turner in the beck with a dirk knife, infic & severe wound, The eecuser end the accured wore both taken to the sta- tion hevse and locked up forthe right, The disteicy sargeon Greased Turner's wornd. Komister was taken tetore Justice Wood, at the Esrex Market Police Court, where bo wes discharged, as the complainant refused ve egainst him, CHARGE OF FELONIOUS ASSAULT. A woman of very preporseming appearance, named Pridget Halligan, was taken into oustody, yesterday, by cer Sullivan, of the Lower Police Court, on charge cf having committed a felonious axseult upon John 3. Aulmes, of No, 147 Broadway, with » penknife, The pileopor was arrested at the office of the nine. nod on belng brevghs before Justica Connelly, at the mbes, ehe was committed to prison for examination. The accused fe@n unmnarriad women, gad resides in At- torney streot. She ays she has been very baby tree ed by Holmes, and deeas borwell perfeetly justified la come g the aoepult,