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sunfortunate for the peace of Kansas, and instruct our Senators in Congress and request our Representatives to ‘vote againat the Lecompton or any other constitution ‘which is not @ clear expression of the will of the people. ‘Rosolutious similarly instructing passed the House to-day by 60 to 44. THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRESS. FIRST SESSION. Senate. Wasuinotow, Jan. 13, 1858. ‘A MEDAL POR COMMODORE PAULDING. Mr. Dootrrrix, (opp.) of Wis., introduced a joint resolu- Gion directing the presentation of a medal to Commodore Pmulding. i ‘THE ACTION OF THE RATIRING BOARD. The Senate debated the motien to reconsider the vote NEW YORK HERALD, THU Affairs at the State Capitol. ‘- RAILROAD COMPANIES WILL NOT REPORT THBIR OON- DITION—AUDITOR'S REPORT—EXECUTIVE SESSION— NO ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE BXPECTED TO- MORROW. Asaany, Jan. 15, 1858. Mr. Ex-State Engineer Seymour has sent 8 communi- cation to the Senate, informing that body that be ia unable to present bis report on the condition of railroads within the legal epecitied time, which is on the first day of the session. He states that there are thirty-eight railroad companies in the State liable under the law to make their reports to his office by the frat of December annually, Out of this number enly twenty-seven reports have been received at his office, and a large number of those during the month of December, The Erie road is one of the de- linquents. In consequence of such delay the State Eagi- neer has been prevented from reporting to the Legisia- ture aa the law requires, and desires that a joint resolu- 2, > 3 5 4 5 E z = 2 nervice stil interesting. In impartial of canal ‘increase of the number of officers on active Ust, | Matters, the expenditure of the nine millions, the necesat. ‘48 now authorized by law. y of eeepeating he gement, and the reasons why Lope tal ; we ube ite fai por pent edypaneer ge yn ‘the reconsideration, contending that the effect of the i. o falr ving -viso was to prevent atice being done tothe oflcars who ph ewan perl el 3 eamnmeeens. es om a affected by-the action of the Naval |.“ coverarSenators ‘morning, mostly of less local and unimportant clmracter. At an early hour ‘Mr, Toomss, of Ga:; spoke of the officers ‘Ms being yid- Cee emit wan tka: mn lbnelecoeen ‘when tho c L tons of weverat for SSL art cnc semctiatt | Reagent ne fre Sat oe: ae beem mentioned. : ; et ie astee tester teenie codec was Me, Das of Mi reniond tocar of tat ole | Weiter Mr Dovion sto be rian Porape i Pend cers who were struck down while on lency is-waiting the result of Speakershtp in the Howse, so ae Phget’s Sound and the theron the coast of | ther the conduct of the nine American wiomiber may bo . Drought under review. Mr. Haus, of N. H., eulogized Commodore Stewart and It was expected that Senator Diven would conclude his freon Pao eee en When he closed | janeas speech this morning, but the dobato was poste parton Reo athorg & slight demonstration of applause | poned until to morrow, when the honorable gentleman eee peal were densely crowded by oMcers | Witt conclude. It was at first thought, on the democratic e NAVY —. and side, it was best to let the subjects drop after Mr. D. had a bes fang nl weenie oe Sete, oS concluded, and take a simple vote on his resolutions. It bland resol minameeel vies another amendment ng | Seems, however, that there will be counter made power Of ane Lresident to nominate to six months | by senators Wadsworth, J. D. Willard and , for the ir the passage re aie: og angled reanygrcirang and, i pee refuting some ur. Py Baby 9 of of positions taken by Mr. Diven. Mr, D. has effec- mews, ¢ ma. ) han Cine .. inten- | tually established for himself » tm the repub- ee Ce pm Doolittie’s Joint resolu, | tican party in the Sevate, ir = Commodore Nps q ¢ Walker ‘The public statement made by Mr. Law, ths American aoe hire Lae a begs pont candidate for Speaker, yesterday, on thejfloor of the House, others. a renas by Paulding, ng 88- | that a Speaker would be elected today, allracted a isfled that the said act was @ violation of the territorial } thronged audience at an early hour. The galleries, lob- Soverbignty of Nicarague and not sanctioned by any @x- | pies, aute-rooms, aisles and every conceivable space was ww, Congress disevows the act, more densely crammed and crowded than on either pre- that the said Paulding acted without instructions | Vious day. ‘Everybocy outaide believed that ’ ‘from the President or the Secretary of the Navy, hereby | ments had been made ior tho election of i, but ey Conde" vom lamas atti | | majority wae rated at only two or oo eal ge a ae mea" mt favorable, as — near! 0 ‘House of Representatives, tos agreed to compromise. 80 their candi- ‘Wasuinctox, Jan. 13, 1868, date for Clerk should be successful. The continued ab- sence of Mr. Reynolds, Know Nothing, ,seemed DEBATE ON THE PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL MESSAGE. ‘The House went into Committee of the Whole on the ‘ptate of the Union on the President’s annual message, Mr. Cunris, (opp.) of Iowa, argued that from the earliest laws. He adverted to the enormous expense of keeping the various routes across the Isthmus open. The reutes ‘wore too long and distant, and the country too sickly to “be to the advantage of the government. To reach the Pa- cific a direct line should be taken across our own Terri- “tory. It was wrong for the government to go into filibus- yoars ‘show inte ; ef yfi Foi tee } of N. ¥., said that there t minded men, and that been arrested in his ing had vindicated the . He heartil, (rst understand by what right it was to be undertaken, ‘acd what are the precive objects and purposes’ nied that we have the right to Americanize Central Ame- rica without an invitation; aud that because that coun- try be advantageous to us, & lay violent upon to Americanize our neighbors they should be informed of our theory of government as set forth in the aration of Independence, and ita practical working ‘under the Constitution. In regard to human bondage he ‘Territorial aggrandigemeat. The every foot of land, as experience had proved, had only weakened the country and engendered before unkno' wn. of Miss , frankly acknowledged Southern interest was perm z8f anion, and California, over ali law, is now endeavoring to outrage the rights of the Southern States, and subjecting Kansas to rigors of the inquisidon, there was but a ht prospect of its ing « slave State, ‘Cuarmman reminded the gentieman that be was not in order to allude to Senatogs by their name. ‘Mr. Laman replied that he did not allude to any Senator, Dut to a distinguished aspirant for the Presidency. doctrne is wi government , is wih it. citizens: & 4 A) as fi i Hy is i ° 5 Governor Hicks was inaugurated today at noon. fia address opens with a reference to the evils of foreign im- juestion and dis- Maryland wilt inimical to the slaveholding a inimical to the terforenoes at the polls. concealed dead|; Soe, ‘and to the law's delay in ane prosecution ‘of érimina ia. ——_—— United States Supreme Court. Wasuiyetor, Jan. 13, 1858. No. 30, David A. Secombeni vs. Franklin Steele.—Argu Burvaro, Jan. 1 Wepner’s brewery, situated on atroets, was destroyed by fire at an early ' ing The amount of the lose ie wbout x ‘ {ngurance (in two Hartford offiens) *' © mud, 12, LA5A, tagara sauet to de, ® Goon, H siifax, ead Conard steamship Ni om) vane Tor Liverpool and 19 for Halifas, $400,000 in apecio, arrangement occurred, and it Was not certain whether he would agree to it. ‘The first action this morning was a motion made by Mr. Fullerton, republican, that the rules of the last House of Assembly be adopted. Mr. Lanuing, democrat, from Buf. falo, said that they had proceeded very well thus far un- der the majority principle ‘and general parliamentary —— He could’ Lot consent to —— anythiag done y voting then commenced. Mr. Boughton, of Saratoga, obtained ten days’ leave of absence for bis colleague, Mr. Reynolds. mit was Ww! around, if Mr. R. rémains absent ten days, some new bargain must be No choice upon thia vote, as usual. When the second vote, the aforesaid Mr. walked into the chamber, Law. A crowd soon aroutd |. Presently in came several republican wirepullers be! to this city, button: holeing and collar-grabbing Rey! . This show- ed that some new deal was on the card table. republican, moved a recess until seven o'clock this even- ing for ‘private consultation,” as he rather ap open , and was re) ¥ 4 cas hex o'cioce P.M. here hold secret cancuses to-night. Nothing has yet transpired concerning them. The Americans are eeclved to bold thoir position ms before. There is some rumor of an intention 0 make an attempt to vote by bal- lot to morrow. Mr. Bleecker, of Kings, was in his seat to- for tho first time since bis severe attack of sickness, ia ro- covering. his health slowly. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. o Senate, Aupayy, Jan. 13, 1858. PRITTIONS, By Mr. Brraans—For the repeal of the law loaning the credit of towns to the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad. By Mr. TavmaN—For an appropriation of 50 per cent of the liquor license money to the erection of an inebriate asylum. Mr. Drvex, from the Committee on Expenditures, ro- ported favorably the bill to provide for the payment of legislative postage. ‘The reports of the Auditor and of the Committee to ox- amine the Treasurer’s accounts were received. RILLA BOTICKD. By Mr.@Noxox—To provide for the redem of real estate sold under foreciosure of mortgage; to amend the law exempting the homestead of « Kousebolder having a family from execution. By. Mr. Matia—To allow aliens to hold and convey real estate. By Mr. S10as—Relative to receivers of banks and inoor- companies, and for restoration by them of the of banking institutions, y Mr. Scurri—To amend the charter of the Orphan's Home of the city of New York BILLA INTRODUCED. é By Mr. MaTuxr—To amend the law relative to New York motion of Mr. Srivora, the messengers wore cach furnished with ten dollars worth of stationery. So much of the Governor's message as relates to the ba ee ad referred to a select committee of ve. Mr. Brow introduced « bill in relation to the Lockport Hydraulic Canal ry. Mr. TRUMAN reported favorably on the bill to authorize the Methodist Episcopal churches of Brooklyn to sell their Sie The then went into executive session, and, on rimng, adjourned till eleven o'clock to-morrow. Assembly — Araasy, Jan. 13, 1858. Mr. Frtzzrroy moved the adoption of the rules and or- dors of tho last Assembly, and advocated his motion oo the ground that it would relieve the Clerk, and familin- rize members with the rules. Mr. Laxxiwe opposed the motion, and said the will of the majority alone should govern the body. The demo- crate had offered to relieve the Clerk by eleqting a tem. porary chairman, but they had been defeated. Probably the House would desire w alter tho rules of the last As. ‘On motion of Mr Kauss, a second vote was taken, with tho same result, ‘an increase of one for Mr. Law, by the arrival of Mr. nolda. ‘On motion of Mr. Al , another vote was taken and with the same result. —" (rep.) moved to adjourn till balf-past seven o . Mr. Laxwtx, (dem.) moved to lay the resolution on the hr ~ he 7 Mr. How moved for another vote, which was takon, and had the same reeait. Mr. C. Bovertos, (Am.) moved to adjourn. Mr. Detancy moved to lay the motion on the table, which was ruled out of order; and on a count the Clerk decided that the motion to adjoarn was carried by ayes, 60; ym 52. itr. Lawwiee challenged thd count, and Messrs. Lon- ning and C. Boughton were appointed tellors and made tho count ayes, 61; nays, 65. ‘ The House then adjourned. News from New Mexico. ‘the Fe mait St. Lovis, Jan, 13, 1856. has arrived here. Gov. Rencher has hoon installed in his office. About the usual number of Wisconsin Legislature. Our State Lagialature wn ad, tam ob a adjourned 0} until to-morrow. id saa ‘The republicans bave a majority in both Houses. The democratic members in cancun last night passed resolutions endorsing the course of Senator Douglas in re. gary to the Lecompton Convention. ‘The Republican of thi ing. report the whee ia morn ‘wreck, ybee beach, of the brig Terpsichore, from Rio Janeiro, vith 2,700 sacks of coffee. Cargo lost. ‘The Ohio River. Cixctanatt, Jan. 13, 1858. le fourteen foot of water in the channel of the Tivor st this point, and it is falling RSDAY, JANUARY 14, 3858, ae m Jan: 13, 1868. ft i here me with dates from Havana and Key West to the lou inst” rem ma rebellions, avana st were firm at rates. Mo- leases had declined. rere The late fim of Drake & Co., of Havana, drew one hun- ere the line sow ALmin, work. “We bave no direct. denial of the bave been current in this city cerning the ravages of yellow fever at Havana, but we have reason to Southern lines, and therefore the rumors are any foundation whatever.) ‘Weather 5 Eastord, Western and Southern Tele. Lines. Office 21 Wall street.) M.—Tho weather is clear and JanrsviiiR, Wis., Jan. 13—9 A. M.—It is clear and mild here, The thermometer marks 30 degrees. Fexron, Ill, Jan. 18-9 A. M.—Tho weather is pleasant. The thermometer marks 26 degrees. Prarkix pv. Caran, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—Pleasant weather, with tho mercury at 20 degrees. Mirwavuie, Jan. 13,—The weather is pleasant, and the thermometer indicates 35 degrees. Caino, Jan, 13.—The ky is cloudy, the weather cool, and the thermometer at 30 degrees. . Spriveneip, Tl. , Jam. 18:—Oooi weather, with the ther- mometer at 40 degrees. at or L a A: M.—The weather is mild end cians Sr ar tncnedthehes cape Me oeuanen 4, Jan, 13.—We have clear weather, the therso- somata 8 deatene™ , Brxuxcton, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—Clear, mil weathor, the thermometer markin, 25 degrees. Rock Ixtanp, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—Clear and pleasant weather, with the thermometer at 30 degrees. Denver, lowa, Jan. 13.—Clear weather, the mercury marking 26 degrees. Prrrescrg, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—The weather is clear and degrees. Thermome- Cixcixmatt, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—Tho weather is clear and pleasant. The thermometer marks 45 degrees. Brrvazo, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—The weather is clear and mild. The thermomoter at 38 degrees. Burrato—6 P. M.—Weather ciear and mild. Ther- mometer 43 degrees above zero. A light west wind is Lovtsviias, Ky., Jan. 13.—Clear and cool weathor, with the thermometer at 87 degrees. Torxpo, O., Jan. 13.—The weather is cloudy, wind from the west. The mercncy marks 44 deg Corumevs, O. Jan. 13 —Clear weather, with the ther- mometer at 44 degrees. CixvEianp, 0., Jan. 13-9 A. M.—Ciondy weather, with a westerly wind, and the thermometer at 46 de- grees. Ba Can., Jan. 13.—The weather ia mild and clear. Sprixcrrmy, Mass., Jan. 13—12 M.—Clear and pleasant weather, with the thermomoter at 4% dog., and a light wind from the southwest. Srrivorieip, Mase.—6 P, M.—Weather cloudy. Sky overcast. Signs of snow. Detrort, Jan. 13—9 A. M.—Tho weather ia cloudy and windy, with the mercury marking 38 deg. Monrerar, C. E., Jan. 13.—Cold and clear woather, with the thermometer at 44 deg. above zero. Pmuaprirma, Jan. 13—12 M.—The weather ia cloudy and mild, the wind form the east southoast, and the mer- cury at 4934 deg. Punapripaa—6 P. M.—Weather clear. Thermome- ter 48 degrees above zero. wx, P. E., Jan, 13.—Cloudy and cold wea- Cuanorrero ther, with a northwest wind. Cuariotretown, I. M.—Weather cloudy and cold. Wind northwest. Sackviiz, N. B., Jan. 13.—The wind is from the north- west, and the weather is cloudy and cold. Haurax, N. 8., Jam 13.—The weather is clear, the wind from the northwest, and the thermometer at 26 deg. Haurax, N. 8.—6 P. M.—Weather clear. A light north- weat wind is blowing. Yaruourn, N. S., Jan. 13.—The woather is moderato and clear; the wind from the northwest, and the ther- mometer marking 22 deg. Pictou, N. 8., Jan, 13.—We have a little snow this morn- ing, and a northwest wind. Bancox, Mo., Jan. 13.—The weather is clear and cool, with a light northwest wind. The thermometer marks 18 deg. above zero. Banoor, Me.—6 P. M.—Wind northeast. Thermome- ter 28 degrees above zero. Looks like snow. Eastrort, Jan. 13.—The weather is cloar and cold; the wind from the northwest, and the mercury indicating 10 deg. above zero. Eastrort, Mc.—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy. Wind north- cast. Thermometer 25 degrees above zero. & northwest with a reed. Br. Jonx, Jan. 13.—Clear weather, with wind and the thermometer at 13 deg. above ger?, Sr. Jonx, N. B— P. M—Weather Cloudy, Wind northwest. 28 doyrecw above zero. Furpfiuexrow, N. B., Jan. 15.—Cioar woather, with the thermomoter at 10 deg. above zero. CaLais, Me., Jan. 13.—Clear weather, with @ porthera wind, and the thermometer at 14 dog. above zer@ Catam, Me.—6 P. M.—Weather ly. Wind north. west. Thermometer 22 degrees above zero. Porrtanp, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Thore aro indications of snow here. Wind northeast. Unca, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—It is raining bere. Wind east. Thermometer 40 degrocs above zero. Provinance, R. 1., Jan. 13—6 P. M.—It has the appear- ance of rain here.’ The weather is chiliy and the sky overcast. Prrvsvreyp, Maas., Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy. Thermometer 32 degeoes above zero. Frevericrtos, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy, with appearances of snow. Thermometer 20 degrees above ‘zero. Cuaruam, Jan, 13—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy and indi- qeating snow. Wind northeast. Scumwxctapy, Jan, 13—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy. Ther- mometor 40 degrees above zero, Wind southeast, AUmANy, Jan 13-6 P. M—Weathor cloudy and mild Wind northeast. Looks like rain. Thermomoter 40 de grees. Troy, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Weather cloudy. Thermome- ter 40 CCB. Syracusm, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Weather cledr. Tem perature mild. Thermometer about 40 degrees Rocussrer, Jan. 13—6 P. M.—Thormomoter 45 de- grees above zero. The weather jndicates rain. blowing. 3 New Havey, Jan 13--6 P. M.—Weather cloudy and Thermometer 39 degrees above zero. Markets, New Ontxaws, Jan. 13, 1858. Cotton—Tho y is limited and holders demand an advance. The ‘vo day. add up 4,500 balos at 940. for middling. declined jc. Sales at 4\0. @ 4%c. Mixed corr, Meas pork, $13 12. lard in bbis., $e. Sterling exchange, 106'a 107. Exchange on New York, 0% #10035. peeaeies Monn, Jan. 12, 1858, mid dling. ot = three days, 9,600 bales. an advancing tendency. Savawwan, Jan. 12, 1858, Cotton has advanced ic. a ‘xe. per pound to-day, with sales off 1,000 bales. market closes rm. Avouwra, Jan. 12, 1868, dn ieee e. rece! are very ight. bee = Cuarusroy, Jan. 12, 1968. Cotton is unchanged in price, and firm. Sates today, 1,000 bales. Ciscuvsats, Jan. 13, 1858. Hogs dull. Receipts to-day, 10,000. Total receipts up to the present time 348,200 « Bales to-day, 4,000, at $3 Mees pork, 811 8 Acapemy oF Mesio—Dow Grovawwi.—As will be seen by the announcement in our advertising columns the chorus revolt has been quelled, in the only effectual way in which such movements can be put down—by the ex puision ofthe entire of the malcontents. After closing, with only four chorus singers at the inst performance, Mr. Uliman opens the house again on Friday with one hun dread and fifty. The opera will be ' Don Giovanni,” which will be givenon a scale of splendor never before attempted in this country. oe will, we are con- evince their of the conduct of Mr. Ullman throughout the trying crisis through which he has just |, by mustering in force on this occasion. Miss FE. L. Witssame, tue Weian Miomruveste.—This ar- tiste announces a concert for this evening at Mozart Hall, Broadway, opposite Bond street. Mise Williams has al- ready acquired, both here and in Europe, an excellent re- putation as a vocalist. In ballad the Welsh Nightingale is equal to many of that clase of artista claiming popular favor. Her programme for this evening is rich and va ried in ballad# and songs from the English, Welsh, Scotch and Irish schools, including the now ballads written ex pressly for her by Samuel Lover, Several eminent ar tists will assist Migs Williams this evening. GRAND Concert BY COLORED A MATEL RA—AID FOR ORPHANE —A concert for the benefit of the orphan grandchildren of the Rev. Benjamin Paul, (colored,) will be given at the Stuy veetant Institute this evening, by the young Indios at- tached to Grammar School No. 2 Apart from the charity in question, it will be a very attractive affair, Madame Magnan, a colored lady, who is a most excellent artist and singer, will preside, and all the other performers will be also colored. It is to be hoped that all the white brethren who sympathize with the negro, and many others who delight in charity, will be present in aid of the orphans. Court Calendar—This “— Count—Cireuit —Noa, 1577, 359, 1293 ab, #100, A, 84, 84, 86, 87, 29, 4010 46, 44, 48. Unirep Staves Instuct Court.—Noe. 39, 45, 46, 47, 49, 68, 61, 62, 110, 53. Common J.—No. 146, Part 2—Nos. 147, 19, 188, 89, TST, 206 to 213. ‘Heranron Cocer.—Nos. 243, 281,984, 286, 205, 902, 516, , 398, $36, lea wo 174 18, 38 to %, sia, 40, %, 8, 300,18, Bb, 48, Ml, a,b, Sn Doh” Murder in Broadway—A Man Stabbed before the Astor House Last evening about nine o'clock, two colored men were noticed passing round the corner in front of the Astor House from Vesey street. One was specially remarked for his steggering, and certain movements as he passed slong. He bad proceeded little more than half way from Vesey to Barclay strect when he foll, apparently sense- less. He remained unnoticed for eome minutes before the othor negro, who had a banjo with him, attracted at- tention to the fallen man, A crowd thon gathered, and after a while, officer Ute of the Third ward police, came up. It was ascertained that the man was about dead—his eyes fixed, and bis clothes saturated with blood, On opening his coat, a dirk stab, entering under his right arm, was exposed. No one had seen him struck or stabbed. The other colored man had slipped away, that house. On inquiry around there, the man who at- tends the railroad switches, named Faulkner, seemed to of * Stop While be stood Vesey street; that at the same time @ man ran by him and crossed th ; Fauikner then crossed to the Astor ; where, uj mediate! l here yuths tanding, with then Than who said al allempl had been sa to rob bin sag that he had struck or stabbed the tho ‘The cry of “ Stop thiot! and Poe et til x pall a een gt fo eer the ma i. : i left it, The Coroner was votified, but ata late bour had ‘not made his ice. No clue had been found to the identity of the deceased, nor was§it aacerta'ned that his death had connection with thé ery” of “Stop thief.” Per. sons who saw the msn fall say that the other colored man with , wi near him, was appa- rently accompanying him, although he was the first to try and pick him up. The traces of blood are to be fouad down as far in Vesey street as where the cry of “Stop thief” would appear te have ended, according to the statement of the awitchman. The deceased was evident! not tocry out when hurt, or before be fell. When pokceman found him he was, from loss of blood, merely able to point to bis wound, without saying aword. The stad looks entering just under the articulation of shovider muscle in the breast. The deceased was a large, athletic negro, about 25 years of azo. Since the above, our learned that the deceased has been kdentilied as James Roberts. He re- sided at No. 40 White street, and was by occu a sailor. Roberta was a native of Philadelphia, and ‘but recently arrived in New York. He was a married man, penis no rover ip further gee has se Coe mere tothe perpetrator of the murder. The general impress: ‘among the police is that deceased was 1 in some diffleutly when be received the fatal wound, and was en- dea to escape from his assailant when he fell, weak from the of blood. Horribie Murder at Poolville, N. ¥. A FATHER AND MOTHER BUTCHERED—THEIR HEARTS TAKBN OUT—THFIR BODIES CUT UP, AND A POR- TION OF ONE KATEN BY THE MUKDERKR!—AaT- TEMPTED MURDER OF 4 SISTER, BROTHER AND WIFE—ARREST AND CONFESSION OF THE MURDERER. {#rom the Utica Telegraph, Jan. ia ‘We are indebted to the politeness of Mr. Joho H. Fran- cis, of the Utica and Oxford telegraph line, in this city, for the following report of the horribie tragedy at Thomp- son's Mills:— Hamnro0n, N. Y., Jan. 12, 1858. A tragedy unequalled in the annais of crime occurred at Thompson's Mills, about five miles southeast of Hamil- ton village, on Sunday vight. Jared Gomstock ‘and Cla- rissa, bas wife, were brutally murdered by their own son, William Comstock. The murderer was by Ufficer Tucker, on # warrant issued by Justice Peck, about five o’clock’A. M. yesterday. The parricide is & man 37 years old, about 6 feet 7 ibches in help His clothing was bo- smeared with blood when |. He has always resided with bis parents in this town and is unmarried. He has been drinking hard for somo time, and +is evidently isbor- bay pod the effect of mania a potu. je conversed calmly in relation to the awful deed, manife no concern for himself, speaking of the man- ner in subich he Tig By? parents of fe, aa if he had been but 5 says, for it or five ine teli him he must have a Tattempted to kill my father to r days ago Yenterday T went aga, placed san axe in ae QD it y brother and his both at once. ‘was arrested, During the night after the deed T attempted to end my own life, and thus close the tragedy. | rwards went my brother's house to kill him and his wife. I kicked the panels of the door in, but they had gone away, Bills before the Legislature. NEW YORK DISPENSAKIES. The following i# Mr. Mather’s bill amending the law re lating to those institutions — Section 1. The New York Dispensary, the Northern Dispeneary, the Eastern Dispensary, the Demilt Dispen the time for holding their annnal meeting and electing their officers—provided, however, that no such change shall be made excepting in the manner prescribed for altering or amending their by-laws, or by vote at an an nual meeting. See. 2. act to take effect immediately. ORPHANS’ HOME. The bill proposed to be introduced by Mr. Schell amend- ing the charter of this institution is as follows — Section 1, The Orphans’ Home of the Protestant Episoo pal Church, in New York, s corporation organized under the act entited “An act for the incorporation of benevolent, charitable, scientific minsionary societies,” tithe 6, y nambers of its directors shall hereafter be twen- at least ove half shall be laymen of the Fpiscopal Charcb. ‘That the a emer hee nm Ag further amend its br constitution by in. directors from time to time aa ‘expedient, to a number pot exceeding every such increase one half such addi: tie a i i if H ry de laymen, a8 aforesaid. ‘said corporation may amend ite charter ita Board of Directors, at y the annual meetings of the society, wo ee ee ae eee number, RANK RECKIVERS. The following is the bill noticed today by Senator Bioan — Sec. 1. The receiver of any banking association or corporation or joint-stock association for banking pur powes, created under the laws of the State, may, and he shall, have fall power an# authority to pay in full all aebte and liabilities of such banking associa tion of corporation, or joint stock association, on receiving and having in bis hands sufficient money realized from the property received by him as such receiver; to pay in full all such debts and iiabilities, and wo re-convey, re assign and re transfer to such banking association or cor- of join} stock association all property and that came to his hands as such receiver and re bis bands ui t tay at any time, banking stork association for banking purpoees. debts and Tiabilivies ef euch or in full, satisfied or discharged, or after there shall have pa Tb of such receiver sufficient money realized from Property received by him as such receiver to pay in full all the debte and” liabilities of such bank: ) or joint stock ansociation and drect on apptication of such the assets and property remaining in the hands of such receiver, except the money to pay in full ail the debts and liabilities paid, be reconveyed, re-nasi tic), Corporation or joint {!. receiver; and on such order being made ali said pro- pei and agseta shall be deemed to be re invested in and eld by such banking association as fully and perfectly as they held the same before such feceiver was appointed, ‘of said order shall be evidence in all Association, corporation, or joint stock association Sec. 3. The roceiverg on the service on of @ certified copy the order of the court mentioned in section 2, shall immediately deliver to the , Corporation or joint stock asso ciation for for which he is receiver, all the books and papers: such inatitution which came into possession as such receiver, and also all the property, as. sets and effects that came into hia hands as receiver, and remain indisposed of by him, except the money that be remaining to pay in full any debte and liabilities that eball then remain un Sec. 4. Whenever, in the cases hereinbefore in this act provided for, the receiver shall have reconveyed and re. assigved to such —_ aasociation, &c , the remaining p.operty and nssete in his hands ae euch receiyar, or whenever the order direoting such reassignment and reconveyance mentiéned in section 2 shail have been mace by the Court, such banking association fhe, shall have poadeesion and enjoy all its property, assets aad effects and all the rights wad privi | Meat of auch receiver, as Cully leges which it and before the int possessed pr | = x. -5 Ponsessed and enjoyed the same before the a ent of such receiver; subject, however, to all the end restrictions to which banking associations, &c., subject by law. Sev. 5. This act shall apply to individual bankers and their respective receivers, Seo. 6. This act shall take effect immediately. javal Intelligence, ‘The United States frigate Congress arrived at Philadel- phia yesterday, having left the Mediterranean station on the 26th of November last. Her officers and crew, con- sisting of 642 men, all in good hoalth, will be paid, pre- paratory to the ship being overhauled and repaired. She touched at no port on the cruise homeward, having passed Gibraltar on the 8th of December, wiad fresh from the east . e Constellation remained at Spezzia, and would gail in a fow days for Messina and Alexandria. Tho folowing ts a list of th ye pate alt well ;—-Commo. rr) are dore, Samuel |. Breese; Fleet Captam, uw ; Commander, T. Craven; ‘m. May, W. C. B. 8. Porter, 8. Marcy, J. F. Joven, New: man} 8. Stillwell; Lieutenant and » DB. P. Loyal; Fleet Surgeon, W. F. Patton; Purser, J. A. Sempe; Chap: lain, Mason Moble; Captain Marinos, B Firat Ett A Hopkin, TM Kk “rilitp Porcher . . . M. an, > George Law; Commodore's Secretary, J. P. ; Com- mander’s Clerk, H. Emerson, Jr.; Purser’s Clerk, G. C. Bannister; Boatswain, George’ Wilmuth; Gunner, George Sirian; Carpenter, Jamos Moad; Sail Makor, T. C. Herbert. The-crew consists.of 425 wen and marines. Our correspondent on board the United States steam a started, English flag was holsted at the fore on board of the Mis- sissippi; the rigging was manned and three hearty cheers were given for our English friends, the Mississippi band ip, i ve the Queen,’’ which was returned from ‘the Queen of the South by all her gallant troops, her band playing “Hail Columbia” and “ Yankee Doodle.” The crews of all the shipping in port joined in this mark of respect, and gave three hearty cheers for the gallant soldiers bound to the seat of war in Ina! Personal Intelligence. Hon. FE. B. Bart, New York; Gov. 5. Medary, Minnesota; Gov. RB. M. Stewart, Mo., are in Washington. It is remored that Mr. is to be recalled from Mexico, and that Gov. Price, of New Jersey, expects an appointment ia his place. ARRIVALS. At the Everett House-—John Poter and Indy, Princeton, N J.; Win, Potter, N. Keck, Jr., R. 8, Jenkins, A. Ne Mies Rose Jenkina, W. P. Fetrioge and E.G James, Phila deipbia; J., 8, Jenkine, J. W- Bistehford, Theodore Hedg- wick, and G W. Smith, ‘New York: W. Wellborn, Alabams; John’ Lord, Stamford, 4, acing, Wisconsin; Tass. an ‘pt D Mass.; G. D. Gutld, Boston; H. North, Paris; W. H. Steward, New London; John Graer, New Haven, Judge 8. B. Strong, and Thomas 8. Strong, St. George's Manor, L.. I. From Aspinwall, in steamship Star of the West—J R Rol linson, Mis 5 V seen and ct |, Mra Phillips and child, F Pr Hotes, Grapes, 3 Aa tated ih T m1 ee vant, ‘eatbroo! mmpson and child, M Josey F Piatt, Major MA Goldaborouga, W Hreck, Lieut 83 Has sett, UB N, D8 Bachman, Mre Tide, W Bell, wife and child; J Marsh, R A Keyes, J Melville, wife and two chil ; Mrs Stewart, Mrs Bens joist, Mr Mantador, wife and aervant, J M Bogart, W H Swilt, GW Fuller, J Buckbee, J O'Neil, PJ Hickey, Capt N Drewita, D Williams, A Jones, J Mortison, Smith, J H Porter, J ¥ Bryson, Mrs Ryder, Mian Ryder, P'Altube, wife and two’ children; Mary J Wales, ID Smith, R Beckwith, HD Frisbee, J Swart, @ RB Walker, W J B Broiaaky, J G Hol th, B Cole, Madame’ Bernard atd daughter, D Christie and child, H M Allen, DS Unig gtd 8 Hanford and wife, Mra Dr W-—, P Terry, T Terry, A Terry; and 108 in forward eabln.—Total 187. ‘Theatrical, Musical, d&c. Broapway TiaTex.—Three more popular performers —WM’lle Virginia, Miss Ida and Mr. Sherwood—have been added to the superior equestrian corps at this establish ment, and will appear this evening. The extraordinary — of the elephant are well worth the admission fee. Nino's GARDRY.—Those incomparable pantomimista, the Ravels, who have so long held uninterrupted posses: sion of the stage ut this house, are to give their fareweil entertainment this evening. ey tender “Robert and Bertrand,’ the “Contrabandist” and the “olden Egg.” Bowknry Tuxkarex.—The graud poetical play of ‘Mazep- ,” in which the beautiful sagacious horse White id go spiritedly roy ita the untamed steed, is to be given to-night, with the comicality of “Somebody Else” and the Scotch drama called the ‘Warlock of the Glen.’ Burton’s.—Messrs. Charles Mathows and John Brougham are to perform this evening in the comedy de- nominated ‘A Bacholor’s Wife."’ The former also plays in his own comicality called ‘Taking by Storm,” and the Jatier in his highly successful extravaganza of “Columbus el Filibi } WALLack’s.—It is almost unnecessary to state that the drama called the ‘Poor of New York’’ continues its popu- lar career at this house. It will, however, soon be with drawn, in orcer to make room for various novelties that are undergoing preperation and rehearsal. Lavra Kwuwn’s.—The amusing scenic burlesque en- titled “Harlequin Bluebeard,” is , together with Tom Tay’ Cee ua bay tia Which Biss Koono fiche have wou ® great d6Al Of Sypiausd Auktucay Mcsavm.—After inspecting the wonders of the ‘‘Aquaria’’ and countiess other curiosities, including the monster snake, visiters will be en! drama called ‘Tem * in the » spectacle of “Valentine and Orson’’ in the evening. to be im an unusually > are all weil filled ever; and, better still, their frequenters seem to thi they ‘get the full worth of their money. See the pro- grammes offered for to-night by Geo. Christy and Wood, the Buckley's and the Bryants. Mise Wrutams, the Welsh Nightingale, ia to give a musi- cal entertainment at Mozart i this evening. She is favorably known as one of the dnest ballad singers in the country, and as her selections embrace many of the most popular melodies of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, she will doubtless elicit the plaudits of @ well pleased audience. Traian Ovena.—Some two hundred and fifty performers are to combine their talents in the opera of Don Gio vani,’’ at the Academy of Music, morrow night. Mmes. La Grange, Onridori and D’Angri, Mesars. For » Gasnier, Labocetta, Rocco, Bignardi aud Ardyani are among the number. Mr. Stark has just closed a highly successful engage- ment in St, Louis, The press speaks in the highest terms of his performances. He a in Cincinnati and Chicago SS and in the spring goes to The ory Fillbusters tn Norfolk. [Prem the Norfolk Herald, Jan. 11.) We publish below the letters of Com. Dornin, comman dant of the Navy Yard, and Lieut. A. Bryson, in command of the ship Saretogn, im answer to a letter from Mayor Fe , in regard to the landing of Gen. Walker's men in this city, in their destitute condition. The Mayer, in his letter te ‘Lieut. Bryson, explained the ordinance in ro- gard to landing paupers in our city without making pro- vision for their maintenance — U. 8 Sur SanatoGa, Naval ANcnorace Noupoux, Jan 17, 1868. Sip sae ¥. F. Frnovsoy, Mayor of the City of Nor- Yours of this date has been received, and in answor I would state that my instructions from Commodore Tho= A. Dornin were to permit Geu. Waller's party to leave the . Those instructions [ have obeyed to the lettor. None of those men who went ashore were forced to do a0. Loves eae Oe aay & os ou the precise words of the hon. Secretary of the Navy, which are—‘They are permitted to leave the ship, aa the government has no authority to detain them.” | will not permit any more of ‘Walker's party to leave without further orders, and will enclose your letter to the Commodore A. BRYSON, Liout. U.8.N. * CommaxDant’s OFrice, vy Yano, Goarort, Jan, 8, 1868. F. Frnovsos, Mayor of the city of ‘Your communication of the 7th instant, addreased ‘to the officer in command of the United States ship Sara toga,’ bas been referred to me by said officer in com mand (Lieutenant A. Bryson), I beg leave reapect fully to state that it has not been the intention off Lieut. Bryson or any other of the officers to violate, in any ro , the ordinances of the city of Norfolk. Tsbould regret very much to seea penalty inflicted on him for executive orders which it would be dangerous for the person ts ot mand when th bi the person tn com: wi ¢ Saratoga was brought here, but Commander F. Chatard, and he not acting on his own responaibtiity, but ander the orders of his im media 8 . Paulding; therefore the only offence with which [ it Bryson is chargeable is for permitting them to land. But how was he to prevent i? The laws extend no such authority t bim, nor can ia a any ordinance iniletmg « penalty doing er than bringing ry Into the city of Norfolk. “Moreover, thee men. were not brought here as r4 oF persons likely to become chargeable to your eky, bun Ae persons who violated the laws of the United States, and as such liable to indict mont before the United States courts. Certainly, then, you will not question the rights of the government officer of any ene else to bring an offender into your ‘ef for the purpose of being tried, and it may be punished, by the pS hse wong I do not assert men of Gen. er's have violated the laws for which they could be punished, but that they wore brought here under a sup. posed violation—therefore as prisoners, not paupers; and ‘aa to their quilt or innocence the commanding offloer had no right to inquire, only so far aa his con! over them e |. ‘This bas been done, and Lieut. notified that he had no suthority to detsin them. was he then © do? How could be detain them? [ cannot think, your hooor—with whom certainly mach discretion is en trusted—would infhet a punishment op soy one for the taking of two alternatives, either of which is in violation of law, when the person so was forced into the dilemma. THOS. A. DORKNIN, Commandant. t Csrren Lew b wy! Saratooa, Jaa. 9, 1868. Botice in_ your paper ‘Mth instant a card signed by in W. Buttricks and s number of others, statin, that ¢ « were forced to leave the vessel for want Captain B. chould be the Iaat to complain, for shortly after he brought bis family ire snd two children) on board they were invited into the cabin by Commander ao and the port statgreom was given up for their tole use They took thelr meals with and bad the same fare as Commander © ani the steerage officers who messed with ‘him. Nicaraguans,” T | Proper provisions and In regard to the other “ andersigned would simply tate tha: they received the adme ration (the liquor excepted) as were igeued to the crew of the ship BANCROFT GHERARM, Lieuteonnt United Staves Navy for one nad oe 3 a | Stereoscope Photographs taken from 1; views of Niagara and New York, porwaite { HOLMES ol Uroadway wee Defiance Salamander Safes—With Patent powder proof locks and eros bare. Also, fire and burglar Proof parlor safes. Depot 192 Pearl OBERT M. PATRICK. Batchelor’ Hats Dyn, Wien snd, Toupee ussiccumarts ee Hatr—Its Diseases, Fall, C! of Colar— by GRANDJBAN, Se ite embellishment—treaved carefully Church atreet, corner of Barciay, ‘The very best in the world, wholesale and retail aod i yo privately applied at No. 6 Astor House. Hiu’s Hatr Dve, only Four Shit! a Hos, black or brown—No. 1 Barclay street ; inlinitable shaving sad bair entting rooms. Holloway’s Ointment Cannot be too I citly relied upon ne a remedy for complaints of tbs kidna ard the bladder. Tt ahoald be thoro' region atfected. The immediate ri ‘Will be a cessation af 1B, and continued applications wil! consummate the Rupture._Marsh & Co.'s Radical Cure truss olliee removed to No. 2 Vesey street, Astor House. Conwnis.—On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Mra. Janu Cinanwaw i.—On Wednesday, Jan, 13, Mra. Janu i oral widow of the Inte Paul |, aged 79 years, 6 Trenths ag end friends of the TPE Dee te ree mori Jan. 32, of Hee, Mane, Bia wie & George V. Moit, aged Fear, Newkirk, are respectfully invited to aitend the this (Thursday) j, at two o'clock, from the KR. cbureh (Rey. ir. Taylot’s), Bergen, N. J. Fuuse —On Monday moraing, = 11, after a pro- tracted iitness, mER, Jt., aged 70 month nnd 2 daye, ee cada relatives and friends are respoctfully invited te attend the funeral, this (Thursda: mmorting at to o'clock, from his Yate residence, No. 42 Pike stseet. ‘The remains wil! be taken to Greenwood Cemetery for im- ‘eMan.—In Brooklyn, on Tuesdsy, Jan. 12, Narmas ‘The Minuses pry Fiend! ty to aay, otoress, ves and f' 18 of , also the Vi Corps of 1812 of Kings county, are respectfully invited te attend the funeral, this (Thursday) afternoon, at twe o’clock, from his late residence, No 39 Neving street. Gantury.—On Wednesday, Jan, 13, Jams Winuam, som of John and Mary Gantley. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully requested to attend the funeral, to morrow (Friday) after- noon, at two o’clock, from No. 233 South First street, Williamaburg. GoinG,—On Wedneaday morning, Jan. 13, after a short and severe illness, Cainmnine, wife of George Going, in the Sainte tuneral wil tak this (Th orning, ¢ funeral will e piace arsday) mi « ton o'clock, from her late reaidence, No. 413 Hicks street, Brooklyn. As a devoted wife, au affectionate mother, a sincere friend, her memory will be hong cherished where her virtues were known. ulescat in pace. Housy.-In Brooklyn, on Wednesday, Jan. 13, of com- geetion of tbe lungs, Mrs. Harauer, widow of the late Calets Hobby, aged 77 years, 11 months and 3 days. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services, this afternoon, at three o'clock, at the residence of her soa, J. T. Hobby, No. 114 State street, without further notice, The remains will be taken to New Rochelle, on Friday, the 1fth Inst., for interment. Incrim.—On happperor A Jan. 13, Mrs. Eiinona Incnaa, ‘The relatives and friends, and those of ber the fer remains will be taken to Greenwood , tie rece), afternoon, at two o'clock, from her late real- lence, No. 147 Tenth Jows.—On Tuesday, Jan. 12, Jonny Wretmy aon of George H. and Elizabeth Jones, aged 3 yoars aad 7 months. ‘Tho relatives and friends of the fami, pee net mon ep a UL parents, No. Jape » this» at ene erclosk. LLY — ednesday morning, Jan. 13, of conmump- tion, Ross, the beloved wife of Thomas Kelly, a native of county Monaghan, Ireland, in the 45th year of her age. ‘The friends of the family are invited to attend the fune- ral, this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o'clock, from her late residence, corner of Scamme! and Monroe streets. Lanz —The funeral of Captain Joux Lane will take place this (Thursday) afternoon ¢ two o'clock, from his residence, No. 377 Seventh Ayenue, between Thirt and Thirty-fourth streets. The officers and oe the Seventy fifth, Ninth and Sixty-ninth regiments are re- quested to attend the funeral, in full uniform. Lovenux.—On Wednesday, Jan, 13, Mrs, Caruanuee Lovanun, aged 66 years. The friends of the family, and those of her son, Loughlin, and of her sous-in law, Patrick and Joba trom er late residence, No, 66 aveoue B,ihis (Thursday rom ber r , No. nue B, this ‘Afternoon, at half-past one o'clock. Lar Wee Monexen.—On Saturday, Jan. 9, at his residence Betve- dere Park, Staten Island, Mr. Cami Acoust Maawea, & native of Muelhausen, Prussia, aged 66 years. Movor.—On Wi iE F i Hs to attend the funeral, the residence of No. 186 Monroe street, this (Thursday) afternoon, tralia and English rs McM»»vs.—in Brookly2, on after a lingering illness, Mant, second and Sarah Ann MoManus, —” The relatives and friends of deceased and family are re speettanty invited to attend the funeral, this (Thursday lernoon, at half past one o'clock, from the |, mts, corner of Park and Clermont avenues yn Rockxreise —On Tuesday evening, Jan. 12,Gaonce W. youngest son of Riker and Elizabeth Rockefeller, aged 2 years, 7 months and 27 days. kt remains were interred in Cypress Cometery, on Wednesday, 13th inst. * . Orange county papers please copy. Swain.—In. ereey City, on Tuesday morning, Jan. 1, Hexnumta, wife of John A. Swain, and daughter of the late George Hankins, aged 25 years and 15 days. The relatives and friends are respectfully invited te attend the funeral, from the residence of her brotherim- law, Lawrence Marston, No. 68 Bright stre this (Thursday) afternoon, at two o' Bufalo, N. Y., and New Bedford Blanck, sre respectfully invited to attend the Madison from bia late residence, No. 368 street, further notice. . Txxerxn.—On Wednesday, Jan. 13, Jouw J. Texurem, aged 27 years. The friends and relatives of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, on ‘afternoon, at two o'clock, from the residet.ce of his father, Michael Tremper, No. 151 Sands street, Brooklyn. The remains will be m- terred in Greenwood Cemetery Wanp.—At Great Bend, Susquehanna county, Penn., oa Sunday, Jan. 10, Hawnam Asonsa, wife of Lowis J. Ward, aged 31 years and 28 days ‘The friends of the fam! DOUBLE SOLE W. now ready at JONES'S, 10 Ann sree, AMsOrr's RAST INDIA TOMIC PALE ALR. PARTI. larly adapted to the use of invalids and convainecenta, at the wine vaults, 15 Wall areet. Gior = HAS PROVEN ALL, [8 CLAIMED for tt, ery wWeakeat With liver or wom compial vat For Ll nim, i sale by AJ. io; te Henly, Medine: Winslow & Youn Deiya & Brom, Syracuse, Dickison & Utica, Row 3°. taoomen, . ed by sus Greaabes ieee 380. Chapman, Newburg 6 Lene, this State, Canada, IBSON'S SYRUP IN Ald. CARRS OF BEXUAL, nag ‘and disease nor the kidneys, te cal: Heyl “Wor sale by ©. He RING, corner of Broed' and John street TREON'S SYRUP CHANGES THE WHOLE ‘oan tion of the blood, and Kills the foods fires of disense, For sale by CHAS, Pa miNa, corer Broadway and Jobn street, - IBSON'S SYRUP—GRNERAL DEPOT 18 9% WASm. ington svenue, Albany, N. ¥. 108. Cua INSOW'S SYRUP IS ALL, VEGETABLE, AND mineral, wid thal ig what the homan blood needa sale by CHAS. H. RING, corner of Broadway and Joam ar 1IBSON'S SYRU! NE DRATH'S i G friend: ynerel. ae x insO8'S AYROP WILL CORE ANY WEAKNESS B® females, or scrofulous children, magteaily. RICE REDUCED —OCOAL $6 5 FOR CASH ONDT.— Pier red nok ane Locust Ben ta oth neon ~ : Now 14 Wall, 200 Cherry and 266 Rast Fourteenth gtregts, York, tad foot of South Beventh and South Teath street ‘kame arg Sw TEAMER ADRIATIC.—THE BEST ENGRAVING OF this Dirt c colored pam ber of the Ui TEAR RYIN'S S$ Baik ez iia SALAMANDER SAFE4, Fifteen years in use, and have never failed to ir Scaee ada of fire. hee n ft ae Seu A BELLE Whieh te proof again, powder 4 x. jv beara, for salle by