The New York Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1858, Page 1

THE NEW YORK. WHOLE NO. 7795. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON, The Filibuster Question in Both Houses of Con- greee—Debate on the Capture of Walker and our Belations with Central America—A ‘ew Plan for the Admission of Kansas —Proposed Repeal of the Organic Act of Utah, dic. dic. dic. Affairs in Washington. PROCKEDINGS OF CONGRESS—AN IMMENSE AMOUNT OF WORK LAID OUT—THE FILIBUSTER QUESTION IN WHE HOUSE—THE SOUTHERN MEMBERS GROWING WEAK ON THE KANSAS IMBROGLIO-—-DESPATCH! YROM THE BAST INDIES—THE ENGLISH DEMONSTHA- TION UPON CANTON, ETC. ‘Wasnne Ton, Jan. 4, 1858. Im the Semate to-day the Vice-President presented com unications from the departments, none of which, how- ever, were of general interest. A large nnmber of memo- vials and petitions were presented of a local nature. Mr. Davis introduced a joint resolution to extend and define fhe authority of the President of the United States res- pecting the act to promote the efficiency in the navy re- Iative to dropped and retired naval officers. Mr. Fessenden presented a bill to provide indemnity for Freach spolia- tions committed prior to 1801. Mr. Pugh introduced his Ais Dill in regard to the admission of Kansas. Mr. Siidell ealled up bis resojution calling upon the Secretary of the Mavy to communicate to the Senate the record of the Maeva) Courts of Inquiry and amend it so as to Reve an abstract instead of the whole re- ord. One o'clock having arrived, the matter was postponed, and Mr. Brown, of Mississippi, who was enti- fed to the floor, commenced an able and elaborate speech ‘pon the Kansas question. After speaking for ten minutes Bis voice failed him, and he was compelled to suspend. ‘The Senate immediately adjourned until to morrow, when he will probably resume his remarks. Jn the House Mr. Clingman, from the Committee on Foreign Relations, submitted resolutions calling upon the President for all the papers and information relating to the eeizure Of Walker, and for all instructions, &c., given to Gommodore Paulding on the subject. At least a dozen amendments were olfered, and a vast deal of talk in- @ulged in, which was entirely irrelevant. Humphrey Marshall proposed an amendment that the President in- form tho House whether the United States, by treaty or etherwise, has agreed with the government of Nicaragua to keep open the Transit route, and to use the forces ef the United States for that purpose if necessary, which was adopted. This relates to the Yrisarri treaty, which bas not been ratified, and conse- quently -will not be furnished, A large number of reports, bills and reaojutions were submitted, which wero referred to appropriate committees. Mr. Taylor, of New York, gave notice of the following bills :—For the security of life on our sea coast, in case of shipwreck; to equalise the pay of the army and navy: ‘o increase the salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court of the United States; to amend the patent laws, and to regulate the manner of procuring patents, Mr. Cochrane introdaced a bill for eodification of the collection laws, and for other purposes, ‘Mr. Hatch submitted a resolution calling upon the Secre- tary of War to report the condition of public works upon the north and northwestern lakes and rivers. This looks ke a movemeft for interval improvements. Mr. Letcher mtroduced a bill to establish a Branch mint at New York ey. Mr. Quitman asked ieave to introduce his bill w re- peal the Neutrality laws. Despatches were to-day received atthe Navy Department from Commodore Armstrong, of the Fast India squadron, sted Oct. 29. He communicates letters from Capt. Foote, giving a full and accurate account of his (Foote’s) visit to Bakodadi, Japan. He bad called on the Earl of Elgin, Sir John Bowring, and Admiral Seymour, from whom he earned that the British naval forces under Admiral Sey- mour wouk' make a demonstration on Canton in the ensu- ‘mg month. Canton, he says, has been strongly fortified @uring the cesration of hostilities. The French forces, with ‘their Ambassador, are lying at an island further up the river, and seem indispored to participate with the English fm their attack upon Canton. ‘There are rumors afoat What sume of the Southera mem- bers of Congress in reference to Kansas are beginning to fimob, and that they are ready to reject the Lecompton constitution, and side with Pougias rather than Jefferson Davis. But as this Kanaas question is now an issue to the Bouth, which rises above the question of men and factions, the Southern members of both Houses will be required to stand their ground. To this end there will probably be an carly Southern caucus, “ big with the fate of Rome.’” ‘THR GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH. Wasnrveroy, Jan. 4, 1858. A delegation of twelve chiefs and braves of the Yano- ton, Sioux and Minnesota Indians, representing four thou- send, have arrived here to make @ trealy for the sale of their lands, and to ask that they be concentrated on the reserved lands, and their condition improved ander the auspices of the government. Four other Indian delega- téona are also in the city, The Navy Department has received despatches from Commodore Armstrong, commanding the squadron in the Chinese seas, giving an account of the late thorough search for American and Huropean prisoners in the laland of Formosa. He ia satisfied there are no survivors of the qrew of the wrecked American ship Highfyer nor Euro- pean captives there. THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasmmatow, Jan. 4, 1858. AUTHORITY AFAPECTING KETINED AND DROPPED NAVAL OFFICERS, ; Mr. Davis, (adm.) of Miss. , introduced a joint resolution te define the authority of the President under the act to ‘amend the act to pramote the efficiency of the navy, in re- pect to dropped and retired naval officers, and gaye notice that be would call it up. FRENCH APOLLATIONS. Mr. Fexxwvxn, (opp.) of Me., gave notice of his inten- tion to introduce French Spoliation bill. THE ATE OF TH FILINOOTERS, On motion of Mr. Frrararucx (adm.) of Ala,» resolu- en was adopted requesting the President, as far as may ‘De compatible with the public interests, to communicate to the Sepate the correspondence, instructions and orders: to the United States naval forces on the const of Central America, connected with the arrest of William Walker md bis sesociater, at or near the portof San Juan in Wiearagua; also { transmit such further information as he may possess relative to that event. ‘A BILL FOR THR ADMDRHON OF KANHAA Mr. Poon (adm.) of Obio, asked and obtained leave to introduce a bill to provide for the admission of Kansas tnto the Union. ‘The bill was referred to the Committee on Territorios. Mr. Puen stated that he offered the bill as a compro- mite, and explained its provisions as follows -— Th prevides for the admission of Kansas into the Union under the Lecompton constitution, with the same boundaries as were defined by the bill of the Mast Congress; it also requires that the seventh article of that constitution, relative to slavery, shall be submitted to the direct yote of the qualified electors on the 7th of April fgent, and thet the Fesrne of the election shail be made to the Governor of the Territory instead of the President of the Convention ; states that the election shali be conducted fim obedience to the laws in force on the 7th of November Jest, also provides that the constitution shall not be so con- strued as to limit or impair the Y -y of the peuple to at any time call a convention for the purpore of altering, amending or epetishing thelr form of government, subject to the constitution of United States. Mr. Pvon stated that he would avail himself of an early cepervenny to explain the provisions of the bill more in = remupEnt’s FRUNTNG THE OPINIONS OF THR AU PREME COURT IN THR DRED SOOT CASE, Benvamin (adm.) of La., submitted a resolution, which was referred to the Committee on Printing, provid Sebago: teas vm meee es ju of the Su rt in case. a, FER RANEAS QUESTION—SUDDRN ILLNRAS OF SENATOR MROWN. Mr. Brown (adm.) of Miss., commenced a speech in advocacy of the admission of Kansas under the Lecomp- ton constitution. He had not proceeded far when he was seized with vertigo, and yielded the floor, expressing the hope that he would be able to proceed with his remarks to-morrow Adjourned. House of Representatives. Wasitiwetom, dap. 4, 1858. REMONATION OF MR. RANA, The Srmaxen submitted a letter from the Hon. N. P. Banks, to the effect that he had forwarded to the Governor Of Maseachusetts his resignation as a member from the Beventh Congressional distriet of that State. MORNING EDITION—TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, SBR KEMKURE OF THE FILIBUSTERS—A CALL YOR THE DOCU- ‘MENTS. Mr. Cunauan, (adm.) of N.C., from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, reported a resolution that the Presidentbe requested, if in his opinion not incompatible with the public interests, to communicate all information in his possession in rane the seizure of gen Walker and his fol- have been given to naval and other ‘officers. Mr. Jonzs, (adm.) of Tenn., would like the gentleman to modify his reeolution so as to call for information re- Sears He Sling om ot Fe expen tis by Walker in this oC! . tion it be bad the power, Dut it being a report frou & com. power, but. a report a com- mines, he ood wok 080, ed, under @ suspension of th rr was ive a 1e rules, by 117 against47. i? Mr. CLinGMan said a moment’s reflection would convince the gentleman that the resolution should be It was sufficiently broad to cover the entire ground, and the President would be likely to inform the House what this man Walker bas been doing. This was a matter of great importance, which the House could not overlook. It involved three considerations to bring it to their notice. In the first place, the rights of Walker and his followers who had been selaed; whether they are criminal or not is another question, Secondly, the rights of Ni and Costa Rica, or whoever owns the Territory in- vaded. Thirdly, and of more importance, which did not depend on’ either of the two points preceding, it appeared that one of our naval |, Whether or not by the autbority of the President, bad marched into foreign Leagan’ oY and brought Cay Walker his ope or two hundred men by force. It must strike every one that this war at act of war. Su} Walker was a bad man: this dia not justify the invasi Nicara- ua tor his arrest. Serene: Nicaragua did not object to the invasion of her soil by aforeign army for that pur- pose: this did not justify Commodore Paulding. If civil war or rebellion were in progress there, and our officers suppressed it, the trium| it party would not complain. He had no doubt if in the revolution in Paris American troope had interfered in bebalf of Louis Philippe, the latter would not bave complained of the invasion —— Mr. Rercum: (opp.) of Pa.,"interposing, said the act of Com. Paulding was justifiable on the ground that Walker was a fugitive from the criminal law, and officers being despatched, had a right to arrest him anywhere. Mr. CLINGMAN resuming, remarked that he did not con- cur with hig friend. a fugitive go into Canada we woulkt bave the right to make a demand upon a foreign government for his restoration. But if we invade that territory, the gentleman from Pennsylvania could see it would involve us in much trou- bie, and would presenta very serious question. Congress may authorize interference in the affairs of a foreign country, but as Congress is the war making power, our officers have no right to invade a foreign country without authority. If we justify the invasion of Central America by Paulding, what may not Great Britain do? If we can land forces there and interfere in the affairs of that coun- try, Great Britain can Go the same. If this be not a v! lation of the Clayton. Bulwer weaty, what is? The govern- ment of the United States is bound to disavow the act of Paulding. Were we to leave our naval officers discretion to commit acts of this description? Tho President himself cannot do it, and certainly not his subordinates. Mr. Wakkew (adm.) of Ark., objected to the discussion of the merits of the question on a mere resolution calling for infor ation—while page to vote for it, he was not ready to commit himself on the question till properly ad- ‘vised op all the facts, Mr. CuincMAn had no doubt the House will get the infor- mation quite speedily —perhaps to-morrow, Mr. Jones, of Tennessee, eaid it wag right that the House should be informed of #11 the facts relative to the fitting out of the expedition in this couutry by Walker, and all the injormation respecting bis capture and return. Vorces—“That’s right.”” “Let's have it all.” Mr. FACLKNER, (adm.,) of Va., moved an amendment to the resolution caljing on the President to communicate all the tacts and information which rendered it probable that William Walker was engaged last summer and autumn, within the limits of the United States, in fittibg out a mili- tary expedition against the people and territory of Nicara- gua; also, copies of all orders, lewers and instructions addreeeed to the various ofticers of the government relative thereto; together with such other mea- sares as were adopted to arrest said military rise and enforce the neutrality laws; also embrac- instructions, if any, to Commodore Paulding for the arrest of Walker, and showing how it has been ap- proved or disapproved by the government. Mr. Joun Cocimanx, (adm.,) of New York, would have the wquiry made to jude all the circumstances bearing: on this important question. It was essential to know what was Walker's position in regard to the laws of the United States when be leftour shores, by what authority he as- sumed to act, and whether his authority waa an assump- tion against the laws of the United States. This was as important as his attitude ip relation to the government 5 _— what extent this government assumed the <ikf eee an offcer who violated w. The Tesolution, as amended at the instance of Messrs. Faulkner and a ee . .) of N. ¥., a resolution, which was acopted, calling on the President to inform the House whether the government of Nicaragua has made aay com. 9 on account of Commodore Paulding's seizure of ‘alker and his followers, THR COLLECTION DINTRICTA, Mr, Jom Cocnnanr introduced @ bill to estabiiah the collection districta of the United States, designating the ports of entry and delivery in the same, ana for other Referred to the Committee on Commerce. ‘THE MEASUREMENT OF VRAXELA. Mr. Davis, (opp.) of Mass., submitted a resolution which was * toalter the admeasuremend MOUNTED VOLUNTEERS POR TEXAS. Mr. Kerr, (adm.) of 8. C., introduced a bill to organize regiment of . x mounted volunteers for the Texas frontier, ‘THR MORMON QUESTION. On motion of Mr. Comm, (adm.) of Ala., a resolution was me the Committee on Territories to on tptalan what or bas Go organs ons of Cech ough eo I aaa) and that Teritory attached t adjoining PROPOSED REVEAL OF THR NEUTRALITY LAW. Gen. Qurrwax, (adm.) of Miss., asked leave to bring ins bill to repeal certain sections of the neutrality laws. Mr. Grow, (opp.) of Pa., objected. Mr. Zowtscormm, (opp.) of Teon., introduced a bill pro- viding for the eoublihtecent of a branch miltary acadseay at the Hermitage, Tennessee. i Mr. GxEENwoop, adm.) of N. H., introduced which was referred the Committee on Claims, to the act establishing the Court of Claims. Mr, Moana (opp) af'¥t troduced.» Dil to punish ir. MORRILL (opp. * nced a the proction of fetrgamy inthe Territories of the United States, and for other purposes. He moved ita reference to the Committee on Territories. Mr. Jonms (adm. ) of Tennessee, wished to know whether the bill applied to the District of Columbia, Mr. Hoveton (adm.) of Ala—Certainly; to all Territo- tories. (Laughter.) A Niznban thougi a8 the bill imposed penalties or dacs it ought to be referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Mr. Kerrriwas of opinion that the proper reference bey w the Cr ge on oy (Langhter.) ir. Swern (adm. ‘a. , aoquiese suggestion. Mr. Grow am that as this was a ‘domestic’ in- stitution, the Committee on Territories should be entrusted with its consideration. The bill was finally referred to the Committee on th: Judiciary. All the States and Territories were then called in suo- cession, when a large number of bills and resolutions were introduced and appropriately referred. Adjourned. Our Washington Correspondence. Wasuiwarton, Jan. 2, 1868. Senator Douglas Preparing for the Fight—Kansas ant Her Admission—Commodore Paulding's Acts, Bo. Sidney Smith being once asked bow Lord Brougham prepared himself for his Parliamentary campaign, ro- plied that he was “eating raw meat, drinking oi! of vit riol, and spending all his spare time with the tigers in the Zoological Gardens.” These were terrible preparations; and ft is hoped that Judge Dougias will not imitate the example set him by Lord Brougham, and thus strike ter- ror into the Senate on his return to Washington. As mat- ters now stand, he has not yet a corporal’s qrard in either house to do bis bidding, and he must either capi- tulate to the administration forces, or seek ‘aid and com fort’ from.ybe opposition. ‘The L pton constitution is expected here every day, and po other legal act being submitted to ¢ ea8, ac tion will be had on it without further delay. As things yet there will be no difficulty jn admitting ‘ansas, and no objection afterwards to let the people of Kanens io what they please, without troubling Congress or the Union, Im six months from the admission of Kansas honor. The old tar must have seen some gaving grace in his captive, or he would not have thus treated him as a@ prisoner of war. We have now two great naval acl ements to chronicle—the bombardment of Greytown, ani the capture of a whole army—both socomipiaened without the loss of a single man! Commodore Paulding approves of the conduct of the officers and men under his command in general terms; but he failed to indicate by name those who were most gallant in the descent on shore, and con sequently moet entitled to promotion. It has been ob- served that the shore is the natural element of many of our naval officers; and some, no doubt, will be indulged in their predilsetion: The President will, ne doubt, carry out his Central American policy; and in pursuance of the new treaty with »} the transit is interested in that policy of the President which will substitute a fait accompli tor the obecure interpretation of the Clayton: Bulwer treaty, and put an end to High tli busterism as well as our own. e two modern dicscuri— Walker and Walker—instead of being feasted as Castor and Pollux were, will thus revert to the normal condi- tion of sublunary humanity, and we shall be able once more to draw breath freely. Whatever storm there may be among excited men in Washington, the most perfect calm reigns in the White ie. perience, after all, has its weight in statesmanshtp. The Filibuster Question in the Virginia ure. Rucumonp, Va.yJan. 4, 1868. Mr. Kenires offered the following resolutions in the Virginia House of Delegates to-day, which were laid on the table and ordered to be printed for future consklera- tion. They will certainly be adopted :— Be it resolved, by the General Assembly of Virginia, ‘That the recent armed invasion of the Territory of Nicaragua and subsequent seizure of Gen. Wm. Walker and the forces under his command by Commodore Paulding, of the United States Navy, was an assumptioa of au: thority not warranted by the laws of the United States, in contravention of the principles of international laws, an insult to the independent republic of Nicaraguaand a flagrant outrage upon the character of the American government. ‘That the said acts of usurpation and outrage by Commo- dore Paulding should receive prompt rebuke and exem- plary punishment from the government of the United States. That copies of these resolutions be commnnicated to each of the Senators and representatives of Virginia in the Congress of the United States. Mr. Op offered a resolution of a like character .n the Senate, which was similarly disposed of. News from Havana. ARRIVAL OF THE CAHAWBA--~THE STEAMER FASHION STILL IN PORT—SUGAR MARKET AND FREIGHTS— RATE OF EXCHANGE. ‘The United States mail steamship Cahawba, Capt. Bul lock, from New Orleans and Havana, arrived at this port early yesterday morning. She left Havana on the 30th of December. When off the Moro, Dec. 30, exchanged signals with the American bark Arie), bound in. ‘The Cahawba has the following SPECIE LIST. Robert & Williiams. .$6,400 T. Owen & Son Wells Fargo & Co bei E. Flash... J. W. Carrington. Bunz & Ebui... 1,000 Toten. sees es 820/416 At Havana nothing new offered. ‘The steamer Fashion (Walker's vessel) was in Havana. Her destipation and time of departure not known ‘The sugar market was mora active, with a slight ad- Exchange on London 18%; a 1634 premium. New York, €0 days, at 2}, a 335 premium. sight do.,4a6 do. New Orleans, short do., 6 47 do. Freights for Bur not improved ; for United States more active, but advance in rates. OUR HAVANA COKRRRPONDENCR- Havana, Dec. 30, 1957. Entertainment by the Captain General—Review of Tronps— More Negroes Landed—Markets—Steamer Fashim in Port, for Sale, dc., de. ‘The Captain General gave dinner om the 96th—e@ most royal rpread—in honor of the Prince of tho Astarins, at which assisted all our foreign dignitaries, with the excep- tion of the Consul General of the United States for Cuba, absent by reason of indisporition. On Sunday the troops were put upon parade along the Campo Mars and Paseo Tenbel, and reviewed and inspected by the Captain General. About 6,500 men were umder arms, and al! the loose population of the city were gathered to the spectacle. The columns, on leaving the parade ground, passed the reviewing oMfcer near the statao of the Queen, in front. These military displays are got up for effect, and they are always brilliant; but I think if the ebony tail which follows in the rear could be out of, it would be a great improvement—with strangers the impression would be mnoh thore favorable were the black troops kept out of sight; but no glory can go on without them and tee qrenlld deer an Imcrwees tact path. Weare having an unusual number of Africans ar- riving, proving with every day the impossibility of guard- pe our — hundred miles of open seacoast from tho Africa. ‘e notice with commendation the asthteness of the ar- gument, “ that because the British African squadron c+n- not prevent the exit of car; on their side, it is rea sonable to wemppre = dese . Concha The Kk (four 4 in the sugar market, wih au ibited an active business of a fraction upon the ne and cucuruchos, and a decline of a half 600 boxes | of the week, 25,300 do.; at Matanzas, 2,113 boxes and 736 le. have not im) . Two vessels. cleared for Ne ports, at 75 cents per box. No vessels of the United States taken for ports this woek. Exchanges dull. Sales London for small at sixty days sight, 155, to 16% premium; New York and Northern cities do., 2) to 3); do.; do. short sight, 4 6 do. Interesting from Japan. OUR MAKODADI CORRESPONDENCE. Haxonapt, Japan, Oct. 6, 1857. Intercourse with the Japanese—Fresh Meat for American Vessels— Value of Gold and Silver Money—Important them. , At_no other port in Japan will bullocks be delivered but Hakodad}. This you will understand and make known to all your people, MOERAGAKI ARRADSJINHAMPS, , Oct. 1, 1867. Also all kinds of vegetables, Irish potatons, chickens, salmon, and, in fact, almast everything that can be got in the New York market can now be had here. The peoples are very friendly, and show @ willingness to furnish everything they have to all Ame- rican ships, and are very desirous to have them come here. The Mexican dollar a now worth ninety four cents Ro, gold bo Med two ita for the only articles of export any amount are soy, therefore trade to any amount with this will never be done, and the principal benefit to us try ‘will be this port ae a depot for supplies and repairs for our American whaling fleet that yearly come to these waters. For thie purpowe there is no place better adapt- ed. The barbor is not surpassed in the world, and ble of safe anchorage for five hundred ships, with all facil ties that can be asked for ies and irs, it ts well adapted as a depot for the line of steamers from Francisco to China, a large supply of the best kind of for steam A having recently been discovered some sixty (60) miles north of this port, which will be fur- nished at a reasonable price. From January next Americans can permanently reside bere, (both men and women), and as the Amoor fiver is now ang § opened for steam navigation for hundreds of miles through that vast and fertile and this being the only safe harbor for the whole 4 from necessity be to noble river what New is to the Miseisety There are now five extensive establishments at Nickle oekie,on the Amoor river, which are visited yearly by sailing ves ‘bat owing to the shallowness of the water the navigation ie slow and very dificult; but this wil! be remedied by steamboats similar to those on the Minsissip- pi, and ships that bring merchandise for that region can readily obtain return cargoes of off, &c., at this port. The ciitnate at this port being not so warm. in summer nor #0 cold ja winter as New York, oil can be stored to much better advantage than at Honoiula. Tat informed that a ares, effort is being made to have the naval depot now at Hong Kong chafiged to thia port, if done it would tend greatly to the health of the equadron and would be a saving to Uncle Sem of many thonsan‘ts of dollars that are now apnualiy Virown away 4 i zee AFFAIRS AT ALBANY. Proparations for the Meeting of the Cr ucuses and Nominations—Intracta- cf the Nnow Nothings—The Points of the Governor’s Message, &e., dic., dic. Interesting from the State Capital. CHOWDS OF OFFICE SEEKERS—BOTH PARTIES CO- QUETTING WITH THE KNOW NOTHINGS—THE CAU- CUSES—THE RESULT OF BACH, BTC. Avnawy, Jan. 4, 1858. ‘The precarious state of parties, the doubts as to the suc- cessful side, and the large stakes played for, haveatiractod Dbundreds of office seekers to the capital from every part of the State. A majority of members of both houses arrived on Saturday night, and from that time until the result of the ral caucuses was declared this evening, there iii @een neither rest nor sleep to those having nominations to make. Every year has Drought hordes of candidates for legislative favors, Dut this year exceeds all others. Congress Hall, the Delavan House, Stanwix Hall and the American House have been and are‘ literally crammed with these im- pudentand reckless beggars. They are as rapacious as tigers, holding their grasp upon members with persist- ent tenacity, demanding any of the little places worth only three hundred dollars. The republicans held their caucus in the Assembly chumber, tltis being their privilege, having the largest number of members. They were not long in selecting Mr. Yan Valkenburgh for Speaker, and Mr. Richardson for Clerk. The Sergeant-at-Arms and Door Keeper required more time to agree upon. The cancus was very har- monious. Very few rabid barnburners have been elected; there are no Hogebooms or Woosters among the repub- Means this year. ‘The democrats held their caucus in the Senate chamber. They had a more lively time, and for @ while it was quite exciting. Mr. Alvord, Mr. Hanford and two or three New York gentlemen, contended for the nomination of Speaker. ‘The friends of each have been very industrious for the last ten days, Alvord was accused of being anti railroad, which at first seemed to bear heavily upon him. But he subsequently rallied and was in better spirits. The b#l- Joting was quite animated, and finally resulted in tho choice of Mr. Alvord. ‘The Clerkship lay between Mr. Riley, of New York, and Mr. Cushman, of Oneida; finally Mr. Riley succeeded in getting the democratic nomination for Clerk of the House of Assembly. It is by no means certain that the House will be or ganized to-morrow. The Know Nothings this evening of. fered terme to the republicans, but were too extravagant, and were not accepted. Though the Know Nothings have only eight members, stil] they hold the balance between the two other parties, and demand the Clerkship of the House. This the republicans refuse to concede to them. It wae confidently stated, late in the evening, that Weed had succeeded in bringing over four Americana, which, if correct, will secure the republicans the organization. The same state of things exists in the Senate, though it does not effect the organization, for that is accomplished as soon as the Lieutenant Governor calls to order, and the Senators are sworn to obey the constitution, &c. , Ac. THE GENERAL NEWHPAPER DRSPATCT. THE SENATORIAL AND ASSEMBLY CAUCUSES—NOMI- + NATION OF OFFICERS. Aunayy, Jan. 4, 1858, ‘The city is very full of members of the Legislature and outsiders. Most of the members are here. The Americans have held a caucus, at which Hon. Samuel A. Law, of Delaware, was nominated as their candidate for Speaker ‘of the House, and a determination was expressed to stick by the American nominations throughout. The caucus adjourned till evening. Moet of the Senators are here. Hon. Alex. Williams, of Wayne, is sick at the Delavan House, but will be present at the organization. ‘The democratic Senatorial caucus met in the ante-room of the Senate chamber this evening. It was called to or Gor by Senator Wadsworth. Hon. Joshua B. Smith,o Suffolk, was elected chairman, and Messrs. Pratt, o Greent, and Ely, of New York, secretaries. The name of Tra P. | sines was withdrewn from a} Caucus aA 8 » by Senator motion of judge N. T. Rossiter, of Schoharie, way Clerk. On motion of Senator Spinola, Wm. H. pominated ‘at Arma. On motion Mather, James Nesbit , of New York, was vominated for Doorkeeper ; l’renties 1. of Renn: selaer, for Assistant Doorkeeper; John 8. Yoo, of West chester, for Postmaster, and David Emery, for Janitor, Messrs. Mather ard Wadsworth were appointed a commit: Messrs. Sunith, Senator Dougherty. Adjourned. ibilean Senatorial caucus met in the room of the court ‘of ous ballet Sam Senate, was potinated Cle: Dwight, of Auburn, was nominated Ser; the third ballot Samac? Puingham, lisbon, St. law rence county, Was nominated Assistant at Arms. Oe the Ist ballot R. N. Owens, of Oneida, was nom) nated Doorkeeper, On the 6th ballot H. W. Shipman, of potcona was nominated Assistant Doorkeoper, Ad journed. , The democratic Awembly caucus aleo met (his evening. Allthe members were present. (nv motion of Mr. Arm- string, of Albany, FAmuand G. Sutherland was elected chairman, and Jones, Jr.,.and A. J. McNett secre. taries. 8 caucus proceeded to ballot for Speaker, with the following result'—Mr. Alvord, of Onondaga, 21; Mr Hanford, of Kings, 10; Mr. Wier, 11; Mr. Wager, 7: Mr. Lawrence, 6. On the second bailot Mr. Alvord was aomi- nated upanimouriy. On the fret formal ballot Jobn J. Riley was nominated for Clerk; he recetving 28 votes to a for J. B. Cushman. John ©. Lashers, of Dutch ens, Was Dominated Sergeant at Arms fand Gordou Hay, of , Doorkeeper blican Assemb!y caucun met in the Assembly Chamber. Harlow Godard, of St. Lawrence, was chosen chairman, aod A. Hutchinsow, of Orleans, and George Walford, of Albany, secretaries. Sixty members were R. B. Van Vaikenburgh, of Steuben, war nomi hated on the first ballot for Speaker, receiving 54 votes. Aunawy, Jan. 4, 1968, The Governor's Message —Ils Recommendations on the Ranks Canals, Railroads and Revenue—A Registry Law and @ Kaneas Shrick—Railroad Interests and Railroad Le- gislation—New York Suet for $156,000. Governor King enters upon the second year of bis jerm ‘with increased personal popularity and with an opportani- ty of making a reputation politically which few of his pro. decessors, for some years at least, have enjoyed. His meseage will, on the whole, be approved by the public for ita independence; and should he determine to resist the influences which will be brought to bear upon him to in- duce him to veto certain measures which will in all pro bability pass the Legislature this winter, the close of the session may find him occupying @ very respectable pos! tion in the public estimation. ‘The principal pointe touched upon in the forthooming message are the banks, the canals, the railronds and the State finances, The Governor goes fully into the bank question, deplores the recent suspension, while justifying it under the peculiar circamstanmes of the case, and urges the necessity of providing againet such an occurrence in ‘the future. He recommende legislation that shail compel ‘all banks in the State to keep in their vaults an enlarged specie basis for all their indebtedness. This is likely to be objectionable to the country banks, while it will make Dut little difference to the city banks. Indeed, some of the country bankers, fearful that such a policy might be advocated, have already protested strongly against it. In regard to the canals, the message takes strong ground in favor of the speediest completion of the enlargement by Means of further direct taxation. Upon this point the Go vernor speaks right out in meeting. He also enlargos upon the very embarrassed condition of the State finances, showing what injury to the State it is to be in a bankrupt condition, and urging snificient direct taxation to replenish the exhausted Treasury and set the Stato upon hor feet once more. 1 may say here that the tax, Premivms, &c., for canal purposes will realize about $2,400,000. Of this, in the first three manths of the fiscal year, $1,300,000 hat been already anticipated and expended, besides leaving « large number of outstandieg drafte for that period. Thus, far more than half the amount for the year is swallowed up in the first quarter The Governor attacks the railroad bills of last session, and recommends the repeal of come of them. He will He recom mn. mends dustinctiy the imposition of tolls upon railroad freight, allowing the roads to increase their rates of pas- senger fare. He also recommends an increase in all canal tolls, until the canal revenues can be brought up once more to » respectable sun. ‘The message takes ground in favor of the constitntion- ality of a registry law, and after expressing @ proper de- gree of indignation against the’ wickedness of New York voters and politicians, recommends the passage of such an. act to apply to cities. Of conrae Kansas comes in for a “favorable notice,” and the good natured, easy, jovial executive grows facetious over a review of Mr ‘Buchanan's abandonment of squatter sovereignty. Thix part of the message ia, of course, all bosh, but itis a party neccerity at. which the Governor laughs in bis sleeve. These are the main points of the message. The Auditor will have a long and elaborate report, and will handle the railraads without mitena. This railroad interest is growing to a vast extent in our State policy. The cost of the railroads in the State ix actually equal in amount to one tenth of the whole taxable property in the State. The aggregute value of the taxable propert/ is about fourteen bundred millions, while the cost of the railroads is about one hundred and forty millions, This is enough to show the importance of watching the railroad Jegisiation in our State with jealous eyes. ‘One of the ruilroad laws passed fast session exempted the sackett’s Harbor and Saratoga Railroad Company's lands from taxation. No more villainous act was passed during that memorable session. The bill was very carefully worded, and exempts all the lands of the company, by whatever name it may hereafter be known, whether sush lands are now owned or hereafter acquired, from all taxation for twenty-two years, The company purchased from the State three hundred thousand acres, at five cents anacre, They have since acquired more. By the act in quertion—chapter 98 of the laws of the last session—these lands are, a before stated, exempted from State and county taxes for twenty two years. Now. these lands will be assessed by the Assessors, and wil) be returned to the Comptroiler’s Office as unpaid non-resident taxes. The amount ofState and county tax will be advanced by the State, When the time for the tax sale comes, the exemption under the act of last session will be claimed, and the lands of course cannot be sold, por the amount advanced recovered by the State. Thus, the State will loge, not only the State tax on the lands, but algo Qe amount of county tax which she will have ad vanced to the county. Probably Judge Stow, the inde- pendent anti-railroad Senator, will look into these sugges- ‘tions. A suit is just now pending which is of some interest to you New York tax payers. The city has, for some time past, been deducting from the State tax five percent as fees of collection, This the Comptroller refuses to allow; and this year the city, after consu'tation with its legal ad- vigers, pays the tax without that deduction, finding that it bas ho legal “authority for making the charge. Comp: troller Burrows has sued for the amount already de- ducted, as he charges, illegally, and will soon obtain judy ment. The sum is $156,000. THE SEA VIEW HOUSE TRAGEDY. Attempted Escape of Donnelly—His Recap- ture and Confinement tn Jail, On Sunday night the village of Freehold was thrown into an intense state of excitement in consequence of an attempt on the partof Donnelly to escape from prison. At the still hour of midnight the Court House bell rung out the alarm,which caused the inhabitants of the country around to flock to the prison, where they were astonished on finding that the bird had flown, and was ne where to be seen. The Sheriff of the county, on being made aware of the occurrence, sent parties in al) direc: tions in pursuit of the fugitive. All the avenues leading to New York were strictly guarded, while volunteers in wagons were despatched to Keyport, Middletown Point and Long Branch, for the purpose of intercepting Don- nelly, should he attempt to go on board any of the steam boats for this city. Having shown what preparations were mado for the capture of Donnelly, we will now follow the fugitive from the time he escaped from prison up to the moment of his capture. Through the aid of a person who had been in pri- son with the condemned, the latter succeeded in getting possession of some false keys and a file. On Sunday night, vetween the hours of 11 and 12 o'clock, he managed to slip the shackles from his feet and unlock the door of his cell. To open the outer door by means Of false keys waa perp bene ofa moment. Notwithstanding the prisoner € i z § = F3 f iF H Ei i i i : FEE ly surprised and captured, party—consisting of Messrs. a for warni the avtherities in io ‘e Point, they espied a man approaching them. party hinted that it might be Donnelly, ‘were inclined to doubt the agsertion, and it was not until they came up clove beside the stranger that they were convinced of the identity of the fugitive. They instantly Jumped out of the wagon and seized Donnelly Ketore the ter could make any attempt to excape, and in less than an hour afterwards the prisoner fodged in his old apartments at Freehold. Donnell, mistook his ined to meet him juented rpot on the in readiness to start for New ¢ was within their 5 prisoner no resistance whatever, but, silently resigning bimself to his fate, passed the remainder of the night in bie cell, as if nothing had ned. Yesterday additional meana were taken te secure safety of the prisoner, in the way of extra shackles and keepers, rendering a second attémpt pews A . We understand that the person who aided Donnelly to escape has been arrested, and that he has made a confession, in which be, states that be received $100 for his services. From the Moomouth (N. J.) Inquirer Fxtra, Jan. 4.) murderer, James P. Donnelly, confined in the Mon- y mouth county jail, under sentence of execution on Friday ted ¥ of the jailor boa ‘were at onee rent to Jamesburg to telegraph to New ‘ork and to Keyport, and all the various points at which it was thought probable thatthe fugitive might seck to leave the country. All agree that he must have bad out- le help, and that the affair ha! been skilfull hy y managed The chain, about a foot in length, which coupled the prisoner's lege bad evidently been cut, and the pieces carried out of the jail, probably attached to the legs of the preoner. To this coupling hain was fastened a longer chain, reaching to the door of the cell, where it was fastened with a lock. No blame can be attached to the Sheriff, who had adopted every possible precaution to prevent an escape—— employed watshere, eajotned & rigid survetlance, and been scrupulously jul of the prisoner during the whole term of bis confinement. the Sheriff. The jaitor, Mr. Van Doren, was in the jail a few minutes prior to the time the escape must have been made, but discovered nothing wrong. P.&—5% o'Crock.—Donnetly haa been retaken. He was captured between this villago and Keyport, by Messrs. Lamberson and Charles Conover, who met him on foot. They bad been to Keyport, and saw a boat standing’ on and off, and being satisfied that this was intended to carry bim away, they eet out to search for hrm, and met bim near the residence of Mr. John W. Herbert. When told to stop be paid no attention, but kept walking on un. til Mr. Lambersoh took hold of him, when he at once gave up, and was brought back to this place. He completely exonerates everybody connected with the jail, of conniy. ing at his eqgape, and only regrets that he did not reach his boat in safety, on which he thinks he could not have been taken. He says he had a team engaged to take him awhy, but they did not come; that he has spent a great ainount of money in the attempt, which has so signally failed, and boasts of hie ability to pick any lock on the jail. He appears to consider his capture due to the ea gacitp and perseverance of Mr. Lamberson, of whom ho epeaks in the highest terms of admiration. No one here censures THE NEW CITY GOVERNMENT. wn er iinet of the New Common Council—Meeting of the Board of Supervisors, tc, INAUGURATION OF THE MAYOR—HIS8 AP- POINTMENTS, &¢. Mayor Tiemann took hia seat in due course yosterday morning at 10 o’clock, in the Mayor’s room, where se- veral of his fellow citizens called upon bim and were re- ceived with cordiality and kindness. On his arrival a& the City Hall he was met by Governors Godfrey Gunther and Pinckney, and Police Commismoner Cholwell, who conducted bim to his office. Throughout the day the new Mayor tran-acted, e little business, which was con- fined to the signingof Peneae. pregame’ to him by Mar- shal Stephens. Ex Mayor Wood did not appear at all in hus old quarters yesterday. All the officials in the Mayor's department, except tha two Marshals, have been removed, and the following ap- polntments made by Mayor Temann:— Ray hn Audubon. Richard Scott. - Not announced, Mayor’s Clerk. Jedediah B. Auld, Firat Marshal... ‘Wm, H. Stephens (re appointed). Second Marshal, Geo, W. Hieccuan hoseroeeet . His Honor’s message was not ready w be presented the Boards of the Common Council yesterday, Its ume derstood that it will be sent in to-day, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD—ELIJAK ¥. PURDY, KSQ., UNANIMOUBLY CHOBEN PRESIDENT. The new members of the Board of Sapervisors assem- bled in the chamber of the Board of Aldermen a 10 o’clock on Monday morning, and proceeded to effect an or- ganization. Supervisor Bxxt called the members to order, and no- minated Supervisor Voorhis as temporary chairman, which nomination was approved. On motion, Mr. Joseph B. Young was requested to act ag clerk pro tem, The clerk called the roll, and all the members except jeSupervivor Purdy answered to their names. Supervicor Bxit. moved that the Board proceed to ballot for @ permanent chairman, which was carried. Supervisor Bienr moved that the chairman appoint tellers, The ebair appointed Supervisors Tweed and Biun Supervisor Beit nominated Supervisor Elijah F. Purdy as President of the Hoard for the ensuing year. The Board then went into balloting for Prerivent, and Mr. Pardy, re= ceiving eleven votes, Was declared unanimously elected. Supervisor Bert stated that the cause of Sacervisor Purdy’s absence was in consequence of his haying lost ® & brother on Sunday Sopervisor Baiccs moved that the Board proceed to ballot for Clerk, Carried. Sopervisor KENNEDY nominated Joseph B. Young. The same tellers acted, and tho result of the first ballot de monstrated that Mr, Young was chosen unanimous! Supervieor Twerp moved that the Board now ballot for Sergeantat Arms. Supervisor Kexwepy moved to lay that motion on tha table. He did so, be said, from the circumstance that an individual had’ been selected by some of the gentie- men, whom he could not vote for—a man whom he re~ garced in the worst possible li¢bt; and under @pb circum- &e., ae, stances, not feeling disposed to vole for himgand not de- siring to say anything more about the ¢ then, ha that the motion of Spervisor (Kennedy) would mor eed be Inid on the t The ayes and noes were called, and the motion laid on the table by a vote of 7 to 4. On motion of Supervisor Bucxt @ committee was pointed to wait on his Honor the Mayor to apprise him of the organization of the Board and receive any communi- cation he might wish to transmit. The Chair appointed Supervieors Kiunt and Briggs that committee. The com- mittee then retired. While they were absent Superviser Keyweny moved those rales be referred to a special committee, which was also carried. Subsequently the Chair appointed as thas committee Supervisors Kennedy and Tweed. The report was accepted and the committee discharged. On motion of Supervisor Twaxp the Clerk was ly to the Bourd of Aldermen in which this i BOARD OF ALDERMEN. The Board of Aldermen for the year 1858, olected om by districts, of which there are seventeen, of Aldermen compriaing the present board is thus reduced from 22 to 17, The Board for 1868 is constituted aa follows—Democrag in roman. Opposition in italic — Dist. Dist. 1—Michae] Murray. 10—John 2—John Clane: UB. Ht. Reed. a—Henry R. Hlottmire, 12-¥. LA. Sa Stevens. 13—Charles Wilmot. 6— William Tucker, 14—J. J Bradley —e 1 )— George Starr. 16—Thomas Mc4pedon. $—Thomas W. Adama, 1i—James Davis, 9—Jobn Gregory. Democrats, . For nearly an bour before the appointed time a largo concourse of people were assembled in the passage lead- ing t the chamber of the Board of Aldermen, snziow to be present at the inauguration of the new board A few y elected members, numberiug ten, who now for the first time enjoy aldermanic honors, looked and joyous as they wok their seats and wore each in turn shaken by the hand by their colleagues. Tallmadge was present as a of the scene. Ata few minntes past twelve Alderman Guscony that as the time for organizing the board had passed, be moved that Alderman Mcspedon take the chair. The Clerk, Mr. Vatarrivg, put the motion, and it waa uw diderman Clancy was reelected President on ballot. The votes stood thus — Teta)... O00 ee ores coos eves oescen cece cope case The Cuffy then announced Alderman John Clancy, of esecens district, duly elected President of the Board for year The Cuaimmas, on motion of a member, appointed Al- dermen Boole and Lynes a committee to conduc; Alderman Claney to the chair. On taking bis piace the Pursrnmt said: —Gentiemen>* the Roard of Aldermen: We are met to-day fer the +1 *- pose of organizing a new Board of Aldermen for the: of New York for the year 186%. We are endowed withs stave and im portant trust—that of representing a popula tion of nearly eight hundred thousand—of ministering to their wants and watching over their interests ba is a duty of an important and at the same time an interesting character. By the operation of the new charter the of members of this Board has been considerably lessened, and the duties of the Board will, consequently, be more onerous. The will jook with auxiety on the deliberations 1 this body; and, gentlemen of the Board of Aldermen,it should be your duty to legislate in such ® manner that the Common Council of 1868 will be remembered as 4 body not surpassed in efficiency and integrity by any that bas preceded it. Your duty will be performed, I trast, with zeal and ability; and T nope that in the performance of my duty, 1 will receive the aesistance of every gentle- map around this board, and that harmony and good fvel- ‘ng will characterize all our proceedings. Gentlemen, I thank you for the honor you have dove me by electing me your President. Alderman Horruree moved that Mr. 1. T. Valentine ba elected Clerk of the Roard for the ensuigg year, with rut ballet. The motion was carried unani iy, and the President announced Mr Valentine duly electeri On motion of Alderman STeEx9 a Ballot for Sergeant at-Artns waa taken, whieh Fesulted in the re-elécuion of the former incumbent, Patrick Gallagher, the vote being aa follows — Gallagher . sevens a Blank... “ ‘ The officers of the new Board thus remain the same last year It was moved by Alderman BR«vuey, aod ante 6 a