The New York Herald Newspaper, May 9, 1856, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HEP.ALD. JAMES GURDON BF yyert, PROPRIETOR AND F pop, ‘@rrroz N. W. CORNER OF N4 52,7 aND FULTON BTS. Gangeaslenshe Fue Dalby HERALD dp i . upy A 1HE WEEKLY HER’ Byy es tat 6% conde por | or. or or annie: De ‘edition, 14 per Game, (o ears a reas Brite on, oF $5 fo any part of the VOLUNTA Y © ORRESPONDENCE, containing daport- 1 (Reiter of tne word Wy weak woul be Werslly paid /* 7. gage OCR POumGN CORRESPONDENTS ARE | TamTCCLAALY ggueernh To Skat aL LETTERS AND PaCckagus Burros. NO NO’ ¢ICE taken of anonymous communications, We do eat reiurT . those ree JOB PRIN TING ncecuted with neatneas, cheapness and dev peglsV ERTISEMENTS renewed cvery day. tank weirs, wolieiter Votume XX1..... cess ceteee sees es M@e 28D pst natch recomend he nae oOo AMUSKKENTS THIS BVSNING, ACADEMY OF MUSIC—Fourteenth’strest—Itsuian Orama —TROVATORE. BROADWAY THEATAR, jnusu Post—Tue Review. Broadway—Inisn Yaxnea— | to complete the record of events quite spicy. We publish in another column an interesting let- ter from Nicaragua, which reached us somewhat be- bind the usual course, bat which we insert in o-der It cotutains, amongst other details which we had not previously | received, the address of General Walker to his troops ‘wwa | after the defeat of Schlessinger. Our readers will | agree with us that it isa most remarkable effusion, and gives a clearer insight into the character and motives of the man than amything, perhaps, that he has before either said or@one. We recommend those who purpose attending the meeting at the National Hall tonight to carefully peruse this speech. It will prepare them for the course which they may think it expedient to adopt in the present critical condition cf our countrymen in Central America. By an arrival at Charleston we have news from Aspinwall to the 24th ult. Quiet had been restored at Panama. The sloop-of-war St. Mary's had ar- rived, and her commander had opened a warm cor- respondence with the Governor relative to the out- BIBLO'S GARDEN, Brosdway—Tux Conscairt—Is.e or Nyurns Mazvis, tue Moar OWL, BOWERY THEATRE, Bowery—Hamier—Loxe az La- BORER, BURTON’S THEATRE, Chambers street—-Tue Toones— Apow Hassan—Catem an Hetiess, WALLACK’S THEATRE, Brosdway—Tus Strancen—A ¥Rerry Piece oF Bus: ‘ LAURA KERNE’S VARIETINS, Breadway—Tue Minnis Hasat—Nowxa, SiG uty Remover. BOADWAY VARIETIES, 472 Broad er oe Be can Woo a Ms DLANB. WOOD'S MINSTRELS, 444 @PEASISY—NICAKRAGUA STATE SRCKETS, Mona, Tas Ovr- foverms Coms- ‘Ermioriax Min- BMPIRE BALL, 59 Sroadway—M. Kxtien’s Tasueavx— Baring luvstkstioss or Kenowwen Paixtines, GREER BALL, New Brusswick, N.J.—Gen, Tou Poums’s ‘even#—Mies OaanLotre UooK, &c Mew York, Friday, May 9, 1856. Notice to Advertisers. We are compelled to cail the attention of advertisers to Mee nest ssity of sending in their favors at an early hoor. Sime o’elock P. M. is the latest moment we oan reesive Gem, unices they relate to deaths or something equally a urgent. If cent in after that hour, advertisements maust take ‘heir chance of appearing under their proper Deads, if they appear at ail We would also urge brevity ia al) advertivements. The News. By the arrival of the steamship America at Hali- fax yesterday we have three days later advices from Europe. Their contents are not of much inte- rest. It was said that the British government was @izpozed to give way in the position it had assumed im its controversy with this country on the Central American question, but we have no authentic foun- @ation for the statement. The belief was general that Mr. Crampton would not be recalled. The text of the treaty of peace has been published. We give &@ synopeis of it in our summary of the news. Ras- gia and France are reducing their armies. The naval review at Spithead on the 23d was, we are told, one of the grandest and most imposing sights of the sort that has ever been witnessed. 240 steamers, of various sizes, carrying 3,002 guns, propelled by 30,761 horse power, and manned by 30,006 seamen, made up the complement of this mag- nificent spectacle. In addition to these, goverment had provided twelve steamers for the accommoda- tion of the members of the government, the differ- ent public functionaries, and the foreign officials. But the most novel and significant feature im all these arrangements was the fact of the Cuckoo, a war steamship, being specially and ex. @lusively assigned to the press. This is the first public Feeognition by the aristocratic element in England of what is now virtually the fifth estate in the realm. It is a great step made towards the predominance ef popular influence in the government. The ex posure of the mismanagement of the Russian war elevated the English press to its proper point of authority and dignity in the eyes of the people of Great Britain. The power which it wielded through- out the critical events of that unfortunate series of blunders it can never again abdicate, unless it be crushed out, as in France, by the iron heel of dee potism. Unable to stand still, it must proceed to earry out its miscion until it conducts the British people to the enjoyment of institutions analagous to our own. The English aristocracy are wise to coneciliate as much as possible the growing power im whose hands their destinies are placed. The commercial news received by the America represents breadstuffs as being improved in their prices during the week, ruling a shade higher. In consols there had beena slight decline, the closing quotations being 92} a 93. The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about 3,000 bales, closing at an advance of about {c. a jc. per Ib., induced by the receipt of the late foreign news. Flour wasrather firmer, without change of moment in prices. A considerable sale of Canadian white transpired, but on private terms, supposed to be at about #165. Corn was somewhat firmer. Sound of all kinds ranged from 60c. a 63c. Pork was more active at $17 57, with some lots at #18. The rice market was more active, and with an up- ward tendency in prices. Sugars were in fair de mand at steady prices, with sales of 500 a 600 hhds. Cuba muscovado. Coffee was quiet. Freights were firm for Great Britain, with moderate engage- ments. To the Continent there was no change to notice. The United States Senate yesterday was engaged in discussing the Danish Sound dues qnestion, the point being the adoption of a resolution declaring that no further act of legislation is necessary to put anend to the treaty with Denmark. No decision was arrived at. The House adopted a resolution calling on the President for intormation regarding the Panama massacre, the interruption of travel on the Isthmus, and what steps had been taken relative to the same. The subject of the confer- ence on the deficieucy bill coming up, Mr. Giddings commenced a speech, but before its con- clusion suddenly fainted and fell to the floor. He recovered partially and was taken to his residence, but afterwards returned and finished his remarks. The bill granting 1,500,000 acres of land to Iowa for railroads was passed—79 to 59. Both houses ac- cepted the report of the conference committee on the bounty land law, admitting parole evidence where no record exists to prove mi.itary service, &c. The Board of Ten Governors were installed into office May 8, 1849. Yesterday the Governors, with their friends, some fifty in number, celebrated the seventh anniversary of that event with appropriate exercises in the institations on the island. During the seven years the institutions have been under their keeping the Governors have spent over $800,000 on buildings and improvements, and the departments under their charge were never in a better condition than at present. Our city charita- ble institutions will compare favorably with any in the world. The trial of Joseph L. White, counsellor at law, Capt. Tinklepaugh, of the steamship Northern Light, and Mr. Fowler, chief engineer, for obstruct- ing the authorities on the 24th of December last, was commenced yesterday in the United States Circuit Court. A full report will be found in to-day’s paper. The Board of Aldermen last evening, by a vote of nineteen to one, adopted a resolution diresting the Comptroller to postpone indefinitely the sale of the Brick Church property, which had been ordered to take place onthe 14th inst. A resolution was adopt- 4 directing the Comptroller to report a full state- ment of all the louses and lands in Central Park which have been leased or let to individuals, giving names, amount to be paid to the city by each, and other particulars. We give elsewhere a report of the proceedings yesterday before the Committee on Lands and Places of the Board of Aldermen, relitive to the Temoval of the Crystal Palace, Aside front the ar- guments for and against the demolition and re- rages committed by the mob. One of the most extraordinary, but not the most reputable, scenes we have ever recorded of the city fanctionaries, will be found reported—or rather de- scribed, for uproar and confusion, when three or four men are roaring together, cannot be reported— will be found under the head of the proceedings in the so-called Board of Supervisors last evening. Trickery and political chicanery seem to be the pre- dominant moves on the board, and New York, which should be a guide to smaller cities in munici- pal affairs, will become a laughing stock and a re proach to less corruptible corporations, A bloody affray happened in Washington yester- day morning. Mr. Philip T. Herbert, Member of Congress from California, hada difficulty with one of the waiters at Willard’s Hotel, during which the former shot the latter, killing him instantly. Mr, Herbert immediately surrendered himself and an in- vestigation was commenced before a magistrate in the afternoon. The evidence is said to be very con- tradictory, but Mr. Herbert's friends are confident that he will be fully exonerated. Major Heiss had arencontre with Mr. Wallach, the edi‘or of the Star, last evening, in consequence of an editorial article concerning Padre Vijil, the new Minister from Nicaragua. The latter seems to have got the worst of the contest. The Garrisonian wing of the abolitionist factio. held a protracted meeting yesterday. The atten- dance was rather small. In the afternoon, Stephen 8. Foster fof “‘ unmerchantableegg”’ memory, kick- ed up a row about the abolition Senators, who, he thought, did not do enough work. The battle raged all day, Garrison and others taking sides against Stephen. It resulted in a drawn fight, Foster's re- solution reading the political nigger worshippers out of the abolition party being laid on the table, when the society adjourned till next year. In the evening the City Anti-Slavery Society,» branch of the Garrison gang, had its anniversary. It wasa festival of dulness. The annual business meeting of the American Congregational Union was held yesterday in the Church of the Puritans. Ourreport of the proceed- ings is crowded out. The Religious Anniversarles—The Tract So- clety—fhe American and foreign Chris- tan Union. Anniversary week will not clese till to mor- row; but the heat and burden of the day is over. The leading societies have met and con- gratulated themselves on the recurrence of their annual holiday; their business reports have been published, and the community is made aware of the remarkably prosperous con- dition in which most of them stand. It were perhaps invidious to discriminate among 80 many worthy rivals; but it may be briefly said that among all the reports, that of the Ameri- can Home Missionary Society has perhaps elicited the most interest and won the most sympathy for the praiseworthy and useful body from which it emanates. The Tract Society has escaped the peri! which threatened it. Warned by the signifi- cant attitude of the public, the abolitionists showed the white feather at the last moment, and the Society is safe to the nation for one year more at least, It is to be hoped that the attempt to abolitionize it will not be renewed. On calm reflection, even the most ardent phi- lanthropists will perceive the impolicy—to use no stronger word—of attempting to realize theoretical schemes of reform by carrying con- troversy and sectarian bitterness into societies framed on the peculiar platform of universal tolerance. And as to books, if they must be trimmed and pruned to suit the fancies of anti-slavery preachers, why not begin with the Bible at once? All the Jewish pa triarchs and kings, whose lives we are taught to regard as patterns to follow, were slavehold- ere, and their relations with their slaves form no insignificant portion of the Bible history. Both the Old and New Testament teem with allusions to slavery. Every preacher knows that in the passages in the Epistles where the word “servant” is used in our version the word in the original is “slave.” Now if the Tract Society is not to publish books contain- ing pro-slavery sentiments, these passages from the Bible had better be expunged at once: and a new edition of the Holy Scriptures, cor- rected and expurgated by the Congregational Conference, should be published without loss of time, for the benefit of the abolitionists. Let us be consistent, though the heavens should fall. A word, perhaps, should be said of some other societies, whose reports and discourses have not been precisely what the public would like to see. From the Garrison maniacs, ray- ings are expected, and blasphemy comes appro- Priately. But we are sorry to see that the principal gpeaker at the American Congrega- tional Uggn took the opportunity of deliver- ing a visfent party political speech on the Kaneas question, in which Congress was said to be “ mad ;” while another speaker thanked God that the ministers af the Methodist church South had been driven out of that Territory. Now, let us understand each other. It is the right of every man in this country to hold and express what political opinions he pleases, and to form what associations he chooses to advance those opinions, If Messrs. Drummond and Knight feel it to be their mission to preach abolition, well and good : if they found a soci- ety and call it a Congregational Union, they are still within the bounds of right. But they are dishonest if they assume, while thas acting, to be mere shepherds of the Christion fold, and teachers of Christian doctrine ; and their soci- ety is a swindle on the community if it obtains money on the pretence of helping Christianity but uses it to further abolition. From the speeches of Messrs. Drummond and Knight, it might be inferred that both the society and its orators were open to this charge of double- dealing : a fact to which the attention of the subscribers to the Congregational Union cannot | too soon be called. Nor can we paes over in silence the pro- ceedings of the American and Voreign Chrie tian Union. This body was establissed for the purpose of “enlarging the domain of religious freedom, and diffusing a pure chris- j Peace has come, and flour goes down, Cheaper | moval of the Palace, the proceedings will be found | tisvity toughout the | questioned, in view of NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1856. ; corrupted portions of chtistendom.” The wied. erto‘olisbment on rach a basia buman intellect, abd absence of any general standard, men to agree on what freedom,” “corruption” and “ ever, the society being there, it is too quarrel with ite foundation. The alme givers—are on!y concerned now in seeing that it performs its seif-arrogated missiog in a christian spirit, without bitterness, or meligni- ty, or uncheritable misrepreseotation. They Dave reen with regret that these objectionable features are quite prominent in the report. That document enumerates among the events of the year to be deplored “the main- tenance on the part of Rome of ber recent- ly asroumed setivity..... » wad the recent | open manifestati ‘0 and increase of grow impic- ty acd moral corruption om the part of Rome.” The public have yet to learn bow it beppens that the “maintenance of ac- tivity” on the part of any Christian charch can be a matter of sorrow. And though, enfor- tunately, it is too true that the citizens and the highest classes of Rome have long led lives of which they ought to feel ashamed, it is not true that latterly there has been any uousual “open manifestation of gross impiety.” It is to be feared that the clerical gentlemen who attend to this branch of the Union's busi- ness have confounded the political with the religious concerns of Rome, and have inferred from the growing discontent of the Romans under the Pope’s temporal authority, that his private life or his religious creed hed under- gone a change for the worse ; whereas, in fact, there is reason to believe that the Catholic doctrine was never better administerel thaa by Pius IX. The falling off in the number of the Catho- lics in Austria, Sardinia, Tuscany, Spain, Na- ples, &c., is noticed with exultation—a curious fact, for it is well known that in these coun- tries those who leave the church become inii- if } ; F s dels. Nor curious to observe these American rs of the Gospel eulogizing that dis o his species, the King of Naples, because when come fearless Jesuit re- proved him for his crimes, the King, in his spiteful wrath, persecuted the Order. That the epoliation of the church in Mexico, as in Spain and Sardinia, meets the approval of the Union, is well to remember ; for, though very few of the laity are likely to object to this view, it may not be amiss, at some future day, to have at hand the arguments of preachers in favor of stripping churches. Corporations not out of reach might some day require attention. The report informe us that the success of tae Romieh church of late years has led her to be in- solent and abusive, and to persecute Protestants abroad. It may well be inquired where and when the Romieh hierarchy were more inso- lent and abusive than this very report; and as to persecution, the Catholics really have had the worst of it of late. What good this sort of thing can do may be be apparent to the clergy, but it is hidden from. the mere newspaper miod. It will irritate the Catholics; foster bigotry among ignorant Pro- testante; keep both sects in the same relative attifade which they occupied two hundred years ago; spread false impressions of cotem- poraneous history; and possibly lead to riot, violence and bloodshed. It will, however, doubtless swell the receipts of the Union, and the number of laborers. But when it is re- membered that three thousand clergymen in New England are so ignorant of their duty as to threaten the Senate with the vengeance of Almighty God, in the event of the passage of bills they don’t like, when a Protestant cannot hear divine service in the cities of Spain, be buried in Rome, or escape the grossest insult in Asia Minor, it appears singular, to use the mildest term, that this Union should fritter away its time and resources in the petty jea- lousies which are reflected in the report. Tae ApMisisTRaTI¢€® AND THE NICARAGUA Qvestion—BristimvG Up axp Backiwse Ovr.— The late stirring events in Nicaragua have ac- tually made an impression upon the Cabinet at Washington. Upon the first impulse, frem the speeches of Mesers. Weller and Douglas in the Senate, as it appears from various well inform ed sources, Mr. President Pierce on Monday last resolved to take the responsibility of an immediate and straight out recognition of General Walker, his government and his new minister, Father Vijili “What if John Bull ebould demur? Isit not our duty to enforce against England the Monroe doctrine of non- intervention in American affairs?” Such, it is credibly reported, was the position of the Pre- ident on Monday last. But after sleeping a night or two upon the subject, and after hav- ing been cordially lectured by Marcy for being 20 very anxious about the Cincinnati Convention, and for being frightened into the cause of the filibusters by the blowing of Douglas and Weller, the President naturally enough found it expedient to change his mind. “Walker isin a fix--let him get out of it— what have we to do with him or his quarrel with the Costa Ricans, or the interference of the British? It is all well enough, as the Sec- retary of State says, for Mr. Douglas and Mr. Weller in the Senate, and Mr. Soulé in New Orleans, to make flaming speeches for Bun- Combe; but the action of the responsible’ head of the government is another thing, Father Vijil, our worthy Catholic friend from Nicara- gua, must, therefore, be content to wait, Sorry we can’t accept the pleasing duty of helping General Walker out of his scrape. Provi- dence helps those who help themselyos, and it is the same with responsible governments, Be- sides, England has too many war steamers afloat to justify another Greytown expedition at this crisis. Governor Marcy will speak to Father Vijil accordingly.” Such is said to be the latest position of the administration in reference to s recognition of the Walker go- vernment. Whata mere schoolboy is Picroe in the hands of Marcy! Prospects oF THE Comin Hirvesr.--Our in- formation from all quarters of the Union, ia reference to the prospects of the coming har- vest, is of the most cheering description. One exchange says, “the whoat in this region looks well, and promises an abundant yield;” an- other, that “our farmers are looking forward to a harvest scarcely inferior in quantity or | quality to that of last year;” and so on from all parts of the country. Meantime they are | in expectation, also, of abuudant crops on the | other side of the Atlantic. At «l! events, the | heres general tendency of prices in the Liverpool | grain market continues to be downward. bread ard better times are coming for the great coneuming masece of our people, and of all En poswent: If our corporate authorities have no power to reach our city bakers, in the wey of @ reminder of the reduced prices of flour, and of the policy of a corresponding en- largement of the loaf, we venture to say that such of the bread bakers as shall lead off for an improvement in the size of their loaves will find it anything but a losing speculation. A few opposition bakers introduced here on the reduced price or increased loaf principle, and scattered about the city, would coin money among our seven hundred thousand bread eaters during the next year or two, or more, of our present superabundant and cheapéning supplies of the raw material. Fine opening in New York for bread bakers graduated to the cost of the tiour. Cowoness.—As nearly as we can discover from our reports of the proceedings of Con- gress, the Deficiency bill, of little trifling con- tingencier, amounting to only some paltry five millions of dollars, all told, will now soon be ready tor the President’s signature and a baal upon the Treasury. At this rate we may expect the se-sion to close about the last of November, and the aggregate appropriations for the year to run up to at least seventy-five millions. Such being the cost of our peace establishment, Mr. Senator Hale was probably right in enggesting that the admiaistration has been anxious to get into a war (with anybody except Joba Bull) for the sake of economy. Perrectty Apsurp.—The little hard shell organ of this city, in anticipation that the hard delegation to Cincinnati will be turned out of doors, counsels rebellion, and admonishes Daniel &. Dickinson, in @ rather threatening way, that he will be expected to go along. Quite likely Mr. Dickinson will decide for himeelf upon that eubject. Hard shell dig- nity has about Szzled out. THE LATEST NUWS. BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS, ‘Very Interesting from the National Capital. THE CABINET IN COUNCIL ON CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS—THE RECOGNITION OF GENERAL WALKER RESOLVED UPON—NECESSITY FOR 80 DOING— CONDUCT OF THE COMMANDER OF 4 BRITISH MAN- OF-WAR TO AN AMERICAN VESS&L—PIBRCE’S VIB- GINIA BACRERS—THE NEW YORK PRESIDENTIAL WIREPULLERS, ETC. ‘Wasmxctos, May 8, 1856. The Nicareguan affair still engrosses pablic attention, and forms the subject of deliberation in the State Depart- ment. The Cabinet met to-dey, but came to no decision with reference to this important subject. A powerfu) influence bas been breught to bear upon the admiaistre tion, by ceriaim parties, to cefeat the recognition of ‘Walker's government. Senor Mareoleta has been very busy. They are alse circula'ing a story to-day, that toe mew Mivister, Padre Vijil, is a man of no stancdiog in Nicaregva. The resolution, notwithstanding, is fixed to recognize the Walker-Rivase goveroment, and to ¢xerelse positive control in the affairs of Nisaregus. In order to expedite the new movement, arrangements have been made by which the steamer Orisaba, of your city, will remain over a Cay or two, that the necessary measures may be taken here to receive Padre Vjii; amd that vessel takiag the news to San Juan, will be detained at that point till a special messenger eas proceed to Granada and confer wih Gen. Walker. This is certainly the programme, and it shows that the adwivistration bas got fightened at the Cemonstrations of public sympathy in tavor of Walker and his cause. Besides, it is the American policy, which sooner or le‘er must have prevailed. There is no loss whieh to us would equal the loss of either of the inter-oceanic transit routes, Thesetre the bends by which California is held © the Union, and this is beginning to be felteven by this stupid administration. Considerable excitement was manifested here to-day, by a report that Mr. Hunter, chairman of the Senate's Committee cn Foreign Relations, bad reseived a letter from the captain of an American vessel, stating that abe had been boardei by @ Bri ish man of war, and her pas- sengers compelled to show their through tickets to Ush- fornia before they would be allowed to land on the Lsth- mus. A Senator announced the fact to Mr. Crittenden and others at the ¢inner table, at Dexter's Hotel, be- fore dinner, asd it spread Ngbtaing over the room. It led to severe comments upon the meagre protection which our citizens receive abroad, and s ¢e- mand for more vigorous and prompt action to provec the rights of our fleg. Should the information prove cor- rect, public opinion and Congress will force our backward administration to actin a manner worthy of the na- tion’s name and fame. ‘The last game of the administration, under whish to recruit its forsee and to assurge its grief for the low of the delegates from Virginia to the Cincinnati Conven- ‘tion, is an offer of a Pierce confidence man in the South Side Democrat, who offers to bet large sums that the Brigadier will carry a perfect avaianche of Northern States, if e is nominated. ‘Call it Bargundy,”’ sald Boniface of his ale, ‘‘and it {a worth a guinea a quart.” Our Boniface of the South Side Democrat is equally inge- nious. He saves his money by an “if’’—s suggestion which, perbaps, may be turned to good account in fight- ing the tiger in Wall street. At ali events, you had better send for the fellow and set him up in business, as Pierce & Co., himself as endorser. The anniverrary week has brought into this city a gatherirg of all shades, shapes, sizes and colors of poll ticians from New York city and State, The Custom House hss been represented here tor a few hours by a conunittee of the faithful, in the persons of Samael J. Tilden and County Clerk Richard B, Connolly, Tae Buchananites boast of a respectable force in the persons of the Hon. E. B. Hart, ex-Goverger E. C. West and Daniel E. Sickles, while Messrs, Duma Richmond, of Batavia, Nicholas Hill, of Aibany, &3., are a sounding committee, with Samuel J, Tilden, for the purchase of the Union newspaper, for Francis P. Bisir and the nig- gerites. Messrs. Tien snd Connolly had an interview with th) President, as agents for certain of the Castom House officrrs, and were received so ooldly by him that they were glad to beat a basty retreat and return to New York. It is evident trom the manuer ia which they were treated that the New York Custom House influence has no longer any weigh: with General Pierce or his Cabinet. No proposition for the purchase of the Union, | under_ stand, has yet been made to the propristors of that jour. nal; but there is a beating about the bush to find oat how the land Hes—a system of tactics peculiar to this race of politicians. If the Union cannot be gut, a new paper will in all probability be started fer the good of the cause, with F. P, Blair at its bead. Mr. E. B. Bart and ex-Goverd®r Wost admit their my take in being caught in the company of the politica! Glique now assembled in this elty. A card of explanation from these gentlemen, defining their rea! posttion, with particulars, is not an fmpossibie eveat. When Mr. Giddings fainted in the House today, during gne of his abotition tirades, Dr. Marshsll, of Rentecky, immediately visited him, not as s pationt, he sald, bet to nee if the *‘D—4 old abolitionist was dead!’ It eeemed to be the sympathy generally feit. Virginia Know Nothing “tate Convention, Ricumonp, Va, May 8, 1866, ‘The American State Convention adjourped last night, at 10 o’clook. Electors for the Congressional and Sena- torial districts and for the counties in the State, were ap- Ss John M. Botts, Thomss 8. Flow A ituart aud John §, Carlisle, were elecied for the State at large. ‘The following resolutions were bs go First—Ratifies the nomination of Mr. Fillmore, and en dorses him as true to the Unicn and the constitution knowisg no South, no North, no Rast, mo West, looking only t the interests of the whole country, 1—Fndoraee Mr. Donelson as @ friend of the Uulon and a patriot faithful to the constitution, ‘Third—Condemns the squatter sovereignty of the Ne braska bill, under which aliens vote in violation of the natoralization laws, aud the ascendancy of the aati. ala’ won aly secured in every Territory that may ‘Fourth—That the prororiptive epirit and harsh i tive of, ihe demeeratle party i? aojustifable end "oo: trio Peisth— That the democratic le for the embarrasned condition of irginis, are rev Alays im Washington Yesterday. HOTEL WAITER SHOT DEAD BY A MEMBER OF OON- OREP4—AN EDITOR KNOCKED DOWN BY A TENNES- SER MAJOR. Wasmneron, May 8, 1856. Mr. Herbert, a member of the House of Representa- tiver, from California, shot Thomas Keating, the head waiter at Willard’s Hotel, this morning, killing him in- stantly. The cireumstances, as nearly as at present ean be as- eortained, are, that while Mr. Herbert was taking a late breakfast at the public table of the hotel, a waiter ‘‘gave him some insolence,”? when Mr. Herbert ealled for another waiter, who came and also treated him ixsolently. Two or three other waiters then came up and commenced an assault on Mr. Herbert with chairs, plates, dishes, &3, They then grappled him, when several gentlemen standing by interfered, but re- treated on being turned upon by the waiters. Mr. Her- bert fired only when it became evident that it was the design of the waiters to kill him. After one wes killed, wo others continued assaulting him till he was res- eued by bis friends, General Lane and Mr. McKay, of California, witnessed the whole affair. Mr, Herbert immediately surrendered himeelf, and de- manded an investigation. ‘The examination took place atthe jail this evening, before Justices Smith and Bireh. Senator Weller, of Cali- fornia; Mr. Phillips, of Alabams, and Messrs. 6railey and Rateliffe, appeared for the prisoner; and District Attoraey Key for the United States. There was an im- mense crowd both in and outeide of the jail. The excite- ment was very great. Many members of Congress were precent, A number of the servants belonging to the hotel were examined. Their evidence.was somewhat contradictory, but was to the effect that Mr. Herbert came into the dining room at half-past; eleven o’clock, accompanied by a friend, and called for breakfast; but it being past the usual hour, he was informed by a ser- vant that he could not have « meal without an order from the office for it. Mr. Herbert directed several of the servants who spoke tohim on the subject to retire, calling them harsh names. The deceased made a reply, when Mr. Herbert struck him with his fist, or with a napkin. The deceased then picked up a plate, or tray, making movements as if to throw it, when Mr. Herbert threw a chair at him, the latter returning the assault with a plate. During the melee, Patrick, a brother of the deceased, entered, having heard of the proceedings. Mr. Herbert seized him, and the two brothers closed with him. The proceedings now became intensely exciting, and chairs and crockery were broken profusely by the parties in the contest. Tne Austrian Minister quietly beheld what was occurring, but did not move until he went to the man whom Mr. Herbert had fired at, to ascertain whether he was dead or living. Col, MeKay testified that he saw, when he went into the dining room, six or seven persons ina scuffle, and thought it was a general fight among the servants of the hotel, but shortly beheld one of the sesvants knock down Mr, Gardiner with a chair, and saw three other servants striking Mr. Herbert, holding him by the wrists. Wit- ness seized hold of a chair to defend Mr. Herbert, who was sinking under the weight of the men, and Mr. Gardi- ner, at the same time, was beating them promis- euously. After Mr. Herbert fired the pistol the other servants rushed forward and clinehed with him Mr. Smith went to the assistance of Mr. Herbert with 8 cane, saying,§‘‘If you don’t release him, I'll kill you.” Mr. Herbert was considerably injured. Witness had placed the black pateh on his nose. The pistol used by Mr. Herbert was a single barrelled one, Capt. J. Smith confirmed Col. McKay’s statement, say- ing that the crowd of servants had Mr. Herbert in their wor, striking him on the head with plates, trays, &. Mr. Bishop, member of Congress, was positive that the pistol was discharged while the struggle was going on, Three or four persons were holding down Mr. Herbert and be appeared mueh exhausted. Captain Blandivg corroborated the fact that several o the servants were pressing down the man, whom he afterwards ascertained to be Mr. Herbert, previous toand at the time of the firing. Captain Deponte’s testimony was confirma‘ory of the above. ‘The examination occupied five hours, and will be re sumed to-morrow. The prisoner was remanded to the custody of the ‘ted States Marshal. Several disinterested centlemen will testify to-morrow, and Mr. Herbert’s friends express themselves perfectly easy as tothe issue, Mr. H. is considerably bruised. No blame attaches to the gentlemanly proprietors of the hotel, neither of whom was aware of the row until it was over, one being in the upper part of the house, and the other absent at the bank. RENCONTRE BETWEEN THE EDITOR OF THE STAR AND MAJOR HEISS. Mr. Wallach, editor of the Star, was knocked down this afternoon, by Major Heiss, because of an article in to-Gay’s Star, refleeting upon him im connection with the Niearsgua imbroglio. His article about Mr. Herbert's ¢ifficulty is pronounced am outrage by every one. Wal- lach intends to prosecute Heiss, News from Panama, TRANQUILLITY RESTORED— ARRIVAL OF THE SLOOP- O¥-WAB 8T. MARY’8—CORRESPONDENOE BETWEEN HER COMMANDER AND THE GOVERNOR, ETO. CuaRueston, May 8, 1856. An arrival at this port from Aspinwall brings us dates to the 24ih ultime., Everything was quiet at Panama. ‘The sloop-of war St. Mary’s had arrived at that port, Her commander immediately inquired into the cause of the late outrage, and a warm correspondence had taken place between him and the Governor of Panama. It was believed that the riot originated in a desire for plunder. News from Havana, Nay Om@xays, Mey 6, 1850. The Cahawba bas arrived f@M Hlavans, 4to inst. She brings no news of importance. Sugars are higher, The stock at Havana is 76,000 boxes. Molasses scarce Arrival of the City of Baltimore. PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 1856, ‘The steamship City of Baltimore has madea fine run across the Atlantic. She left Liverpool on the 23d Inst., the same day as the North America at Quedec. Governorship of Connecticut. New HAvgx, May 8, 1856, ‘The Legislature, in joint meeting, have re-elected Mr. Minor Governor of the State. The whole number of votes cast was 261, of which Mr. Minor received 135, and Mr. Ingham 116. Three anti-sdministration men were absent. One extra vote was cast—probably by mistake, The sverage majority of the other Btate officers is nineteen. Strangers and mililary are continually arriving to join 1m the ueual proesssion in honor of the election. The weather is very unpleasant—s pouring rain and strong wind frcm the northeast. Wilmington Municipal Election. Barmimors, May 8, 1966, At the Wilmington, N.C., election, the Americans elected four, and the democrats one, of their candidates. Diinots Know Nothing State Convention, Cuicaco, May 8, 1866, ‘The American State Convention at Springfield yesterday endorsed the nomina‘ion of Fillmore and Donelson, and adopted the following ticket for State offigers:—For Go- vernor, W. B. Areber; Lieutenant Governor, M. 8, Dan- lop; Seeretary of State, Anthony Thornton; Treasurer, James Muller. Great Boat Race for Pwo Thousand Dollars. Bovrox, May 8, 1866. ‘The were settled in this city to-day, ber tween Mr. Stephen Reberts and Mr. Walter Welsh, fora beet roe for two thousand dollars, between the Patman Club, of New York, and the Union Club, of st. Joha, New Branewick. The race will beim four eared boats, and will take place on Charles river, Boston, in September next. The following are the names of the oarsmen of the Putunas Club:—Stepsen Roberts, William Wood, P. Lynch aad Jobe Matherson. The oarsmen of the Union Ciud of St. Jehm will probably be —Edward Welch, Johm Morris, Edward Macauley and Joha Lambert. Locomotive Boller Expleston. Paaveurmia, May 8, 1856, The train frow Fiesira, op the Catawirea Railroad, was Geteined pear the Ringold station last night, by the ox- plerion of the engine beer. The Greman end brakeman were billed and the beggage master fatally injured. Tas accident coourred at 10 P. M., and the passengers, sone of whom were injured, arrived bere at 4 o’clook this mor ag United States Court. "4 wasn pe, Rage an ‘owser, appeiiant, vs. Jos. and Preneie Rome net Heme, ve. Robt. Turner, et. a. A-gued by and Hon. F. Phillips for ap- pistol, ve. Colin 8. Tar for plaintat i i i — Wasmseros, May 8, 1886. THE DAMIEN SOUKD DURA On motion, of Mr. Masox, of Va., the Senate took ep the resolution reported from the Committees on Foreign Relations, coclaring the notice which has been given by the Pyssident to Deamark to terminate the treaty wit that government regulating the payment of the Gous@ dues, sufficient; and that no other or further act of legiae lation is necessary to put an end to the said treaty aa’ ‘@ part of the law of the land. Mr. Srvapr, (dem.) of Mich., moved to strike on@: the latter portion of the resolution commencing, “andl that no other,”’ &c. Mr. Sumnge, of eee areal ae eee eee ting power was kindred in character te the war power, which was expressly lodged im The abrogation of a treaty might be » prelude to war. Former” ‘usage was in favor of the termination of joint action of the two houser. Mr. Bumaer ‘the reasons given by the Committee on of this Greely’ lad been. eopled’ in other ol eat jm @0} there are new no less than forty-four treaties lea squadron was now maintained om the revent the slave trade. Another question aM abe stoat in thes rent of the brogation ‘woul bul @ event al treaty, and it was important to decide treaty was al ted in conformity with our laws Mr. Srvarr that whem the resolution was suthorizing the President to Xia notice to ‘was done, as business is usually done in executive sion, without much consid . He alluded aH i tiee stipulated. Preside nt, it wi not for the Sens fore a Po = ae ne it have given mn Power, ab; ioe he might was Singing on ee inasmuch as she poy hind the notice to see wees not it had u reper authority; an inding on Dust ‘likewise be binding on. this conntry, anomaly would be presented of one Par bane bound by ite provisions, w! the of ‘Mr. Szwanp, of N, Y., sustained Mr, Sumner’ contencing that a treaty could only be al basin | of a new treaty by the it, sent o ow tairds of Cod, nate, oF by the act b; a8 declar! 6 mt Ls” Guiifon of Dal, fastsined the notion mittee on Foreign Relations, advocating the ‘Mr. CrrrrEspEn, of Ky., desired to know dent could not, by his own act, terminate if the Senate had given him mati e to a specified time, how could he, by ° the time, after the treaty had come to an limitation? What authority had the President revive it? Yet he bad extended the time two and how did the two countries now stand? any treaty between them or not? It seemed very grave question, which deserved further tion. He thought this government had got fix, and the best thing would be to authorize the Presi- dent to retract the notice alt her, and leave the treaty in meee as Cheer ye - fers poor Dg 4 ese Sound du Saal Foe aonusily which this ‘would be better to submit to it, and not rua involving the center ® war adont so small an affair. ‘Messrs. Hale, Toombs, Collamer and the resolution. Mr. Bayard supported it. Adjourned. House of Representatives. ‘Wasnincton, May 8, 1856, THE BOUNTY LAXD LAW oP 1855. The House, as well ae the Senate, adopted the report of the Joint Committee of Conference on the bill amendatory: of the Bounty law of 1856. The bill provides that parole evidence, where no record exists, may be admitted to prove military service performed; construes the 8th se0- tion of the act of 1856 tr embrace offi marines, sea- fen and othar persons engaged in the naval sarvies 4uz- ing ,the revolutionary war, and their widows and minor: children, and allowing, te complete the time of service, one Gay dos every tweney niles from the place where troops organized to mi 4 duckarge, THE PANAMA MASSACRE—CALL FOR INFORMATION, On motion of Mr. Pexnmictox, of N.jJ., it was resolves that the President be requested to communicate, if come patible with the public interests, such information as may be in his pot session touching the recent disturbances: at jams, and the interruption on either of the routes: en foreign territory, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and what measures have been taken for the pro- tection of American interests relative to the same. THE CONVEKENCE ON THE DEFICIENCY BILL—SUDDEN ILLNIES OP ‘MR. GIDDINGS, ‘The House resumed consideration of its dissgreement. to the Senate’s amendments to the Deficiency Appropria~ ‘tion bill. Mr. Gipprnas, of attacked an item for- ig Ohio, and was warmly, money to “ppt ie apie ges i tl i tr yok. E é i Ha sat Shek i 7S | By the axpeeees is the edaary a condemni ® a contracted tor ref pear an open window. A sicned by the incident, 1¢ was moved to change order repeat anhour. Mr. Giddings soon returned to ' ess, and was conducted to his residence. ‘The motion to receive reports was agreed to. REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTERB. Mr. CamPrett, of Ohio, from the Committee of Ways and Means, reported the Post Office and Ospan Mail Steamer appropriation bills. ‘The biil granting upwards of 1,500,000 acres of land fon cohe to aid railroads in that State, was passed by 10 58. NEW MEXICO CONTESTED SRA. Mr. Bora, (K.\N.) 0: Als., from the Committee om Elections, reported # resolution that the to the New es eee toate cace be authorized to ap- pear re the House,"either rson or by counsel, to Gefend thetr respective catms. ed ‘Mr. Surru said the resolution was more especially de- signed for the sitting member, Senor who can- not speak English suiticieatly well to argue fore the House. Mr. Jones, (dem.) of Tenn., moved the employment of an interpreter instead of counsel. He was opposed to the admission of counsel as a dangerous precedent. Mr. SxrTu stared that the Committee on Elections hed deciced i Gallegos and in favor of Otero, the con- testant. He then procee“ed to show the necessity of au- thorising the employment of counsel. ee further debate, the question was passed over, Mr. Gmpixcs—baving returned to the hall—soneluded- his remarks againgt the Senate’s amendments to the De- ficiency Appropriation bill, During his remarks he- referred to affairs in Karsas and the Indian war in Ou0- gon, condemning the proceedings in both Territories. Acjourned. Destructive Flue at Ropkinsville, Kp Lovisviiix, May 8, 1856. ‘The business Fortion of the town of Hopkinsville, Ky., ‘was burned on Sunday afternoon. The loss is estimated* at nearly $100,C00. Steamboat Solier Expiosion. ALBANY, May 8, 1956. The beiler head of the sieamtug Washington Hunt... blew out this mcrning, scalding the engineer, fireman: fey ccok—the latter severely. The boat is owned im. Maracts, PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. FHILADELPHIA, May 8, 1856. bwry Sg leg |Mearn Lath bother Ral- Tom ; 6; Mcrria Canal, ; Pena-- iyiviale Watson, “oe * roca BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKEY, Bavtimore, April 8, 1856, Atour oattle market to-day 626 head of beeves were offered; 100 were sold tor New York, 100 were driven to- Philadelphia, and tee remainder sold at prey eaaeg cpu 8 $10 26 net. Hogs dul! Sales at $7 a $7 25 per Cotton Salen to-day, 8,000 bales. Midaliay a quoted len to-day Ie * at 106. 81030. si. ane The Orystal Palace Property. STATEMENT OF MB. WHITE, RECEIVER —ARGUMRSTS-. OF THOSK HOSTILH TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE RB- MAINING IN ITS PRESBNT LOCATION—OHARGES OF” MENDACITY AND VILLANY—A RICH SOENE. ‘Tho Aldermen Committee on Lands and Places, Alter- man Valentine, , met yesterday, to hear parties relative to the and removal of the OrystaP Palace building. Mius® was quites numerous attend- anee of owners of property in the vicinity of the Orystel Palace, who oame to express their opposition to the Crystal Falase remaining where itis. A respectable repre- sentation was alse present of parties desiring the reten- tion of the Palace building on Reservoir square, The Cuamman stated that he had called a meeting of the committees upon the mubject of the Crystal Palace property, from a communication having been sent in to the Board of Aldermen, and referred to them, as to the- extension of the lease of the ground upon which the Orys- tal was locaved. He said that the comneaies ae ready to bear what one had to offer upon either side. in ple before the committee. ofa of the Crystal Palace, which, he stated, were frem the elty at pubjic auction prior to the of the Orystal Palace, or any thought of its with the understanding that the ground now the Crystal Palese, and that vacant, was ured ass public square, He nted a letter from Mr. Williamson, the Comptroller at the time of the of the lota im question, and aj Gition of the sale. It was cla: Mr. Jou 1.