The New York Herald Newspaper, January 30, 1858, Page 2

'H STREET TRAGEDY. ‘Trial of Maurtce O'Connell for the Murder of Teresa Spitzien, COURT OF OYER AND TERMINER. Before Judge Ingraham. THIRD DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. Jan Teresa Spitzien, was resumed this morning. Curtstian Martin was called and examined by Mr. Sedg- Vick, Fle testified as follows:—I reside at 32 Greenwich treet, am the husband of Frances Martin, who testified ‘esterday; know O'Connell; only saw him twice before his occurrence; closed the basement between 8 aud 9 o'clock on the night of the death of Teresa Spitzlen; there were inthe place my wife, Eliza Deidrich (her sister), two girls, named Louisa aud Mary, John Weber and a man named Christian; know Sailor Dan; heard a knock at the door on the night in question about 9 o’cloek; knew the rap to be Sailor Dan's, because on the hegre * of the election he was in the basement and rapped in the same manaer, when he first rapped I did not answer him, but Diew out the light; Sailor Dan then went into the street, and a stone was fired down, after which Sailor Dan came into the ba@eroom from behin.; I did not know the, bar. room door was opened when Sailor Dan came in; he was alore, Sailor Dan then went to the back room and brought the other prisoners iu, Sailor Dan only brought one man into the barroom, and two stood in the gangway ; SaJor brought in a small boy with a bauy coat, tbe names of the others are Hagan and Toole. Toole got hold of my wife, when Sailor Dan said, “Let that woman go, she is a married woman,;’’ he let her. go, and at the same moment my wife's sister passed through the ball way to the barroom, having a child in ber arms. Toole got hold of my wife's sister from behind, and Hagan jumped up and lifted her clothes; deceased then rose from her chair and said, “Sit down, gen. tlemen;” when the deceased got up Sailor’ Dan took hold of her trom behind and Toole in frout, amd took her into the gangway; the name of the deceased was Teresa Spitzie T did not anything more; they dragged her, and the woman re- sisted @ little; the deceased resisted by spreading out her hands 9s soon as the boys got hold of her; I went to the frovt door and halloed “ watch !’” and told some of them to look for a watchman: my wife went out to look for a policeman, bat returned without finding one; my wife's Sister and ‘Louisa also went out to look for a policeman, Dut returned without ove; then the boy Blackburn came a , clear out,” twoof them—Sailor pt through the bar room into the dle and gave it to my wife; she took the into the gangway to see what had be { the other two; che was in the kitchen when she called », standivg before the door of the room in h O'Connell was; | went to her, and saw that O’Con was on the deceased; the deceased was lying on the and the prisoner on top of ber; a8 soon as | saw that to the barroom, the deceased was near the outside ed. and (’Connel! held her by the throat; the de- ed went into the kiteben and lay down on the bed; looked very paie, and her mouth was frothy; she » minutes; saw her after death. i d about ten or fif aid not see any docter examine her; when a Kuock was first made at the door, the deceased wa- sitting mear the stove; the’ deceased told me sbe was forty years old; when I saw O’Connell lying Ou the top of the deceased her clothes were up in front. Tics witness was cress examined at great length, but othing material was elicited. wetion: ‘After the deceased came to live with you ia Greenwich street, state whether she said anything ou the subject of sleeping with any mau or men before she came there?"’ the wite replied, “She did not "’ By Mr. Whiting—Was anything done, and if so, what, by any of the prisoners that prevented your interfering: ‘A Because | was afraid that they would do something tom This witness was on the stand over four hours. Frances Martin was recalled by Mr. Clinton, who de- Gosired to ask her a question; but she gesticulated so vio- jeat'y god speke so indiguantly in German, that the offi cers were compelled to remove her. She informed the interpreter the counsel had subjected her to so se- were a cross examination yesterday that she was almost crazy. and that bis only object in recalling her was to. try to make her contradict herself. * 1: pow being baif-past two, and the counsel for the pri. souer being £9 tedious, the Judge deemed it advisable for the Court to take a recess for dinner, in order that they might bold an evening session, and thus expedite the tr: An interesting episode occurred during the recess. Louise, one of the inmates of Martin's saloon, and who was detained in court as a witness, is in a delicate condi- tion, aud the officers found it necessary to remove her to @ private apartment. A wagatthe reporter's tabie jo- comely remarked that the prosecution was not 4® much in eed of additional testimony as to send to the other world for it After the recess, John Wegler was called, and deposed ov the th of November he slept at 32 Greenwich street, im the basement kept by Mr. in; saw that the Goor was shut; witness, the proprietor of the saloon, his ‘wife and Teresa were in the house, also two girls, Louise ‘and Mary, heard a knock and a man call ‘Peter,’ the paine of kb old man who went to the hospital that’ day; Martin put the light out, and witness heard the man go up stairs, bod thought he afterwards weat to the back; when Martin Lt the candle, Sailor Dan was in the basement; he (Sailor Dan) asked for the man who went to the hospital; Sailor Dan asked witness where the man had gone to, and he told him, as Martin could not understand him; Mrs. Spitzien waa sitting by the stove; a knock was heard at the back door, and Sailor Dan went and admitted three or four persons, one of whom was Toole, who wore a black hairy coat; Sailor Dan went and qgught hold of the de- ceased by the arm, and dragged her in through the gang- way, assisted by Toole: Sailor Dan told him to let Mar- tins wife alone: the deceased resisted the boys by hold- ing on to the gangway: Sailor Ian loosened her hands; the other (wo stood in the gangway and witness did not see what they were doing: the deceased was balf situng ani balf lying om the bed in the kitchen; she looked very white and froth issued from her mouth; witness went up etairs and endeayored to make the prisoners believe that policemen were coming Cross examined—When witness told the boys that they should let the deceased go, they said ‘go to hell.’ Thomas C, Finnell testified aa follows:—lam a practic ing physician. saw Teresa Spitalen at the Trinity Station house on the day after the occurrence, the 10tn of No- vember, she was 1) ing Ob a straw mattress; was poorly aT iad, anid appeared to be about 50 years old; I made a medical examination of her, assisted by Drs. Wilson, Fer. | gusop aad some of my students; I brought the body near window and noticed that the abdomen was greatly distended, like that of a woman in a full state of prog nancy. I noticed, on an external examination, that there Were ecratcbes and abrasions on the neck; there were three or four on the right side and one ou the left; the were «mail scratobes, such as would be produced by ° rs; the colomof the neck was natural, but there was a large tumor in front; T made the ordinary incision to open the chest and the abdomen; I firet examined the Stomach and their contents; the stomach was euormously distended, and could contain at least a ga aod fluid, and contained o quantity of like porridge; it was the ordinary after death: I examined the liver next aad it was diseased, and in that condition called cirr which is # hardeviog and sbrivelling up of the liver, unfit to vy, the kidneys and int@stines be healthy, » worn) appeared to be 30; y of the heart contained a quantity of dark side was alinost empty mostly at the posterior part ed @ quantity of frothy mucus; yaght it toa aarong light, the right cav the genital organs; T fox lacera. the external lips of the genital organs, sed and swollen, with a small quantity of Coaguiate I examined the mouth of the womb an emed to be healthy; I found a quantity of mucus, Dot whether nat mucus or seminal fluid I did not de. termine; the death of the deceased, in my opinion, was oa by strangulation, producing cougestivn of the | bran, and that other injuries contributed to it; from the Coudition of th uded that there was a ) e fon of th blood, wt « by presving on the throat by p be throat and uterteriug with re ie abdomen would be crowded aud the chest would be kept pertectly imum which would cause a charo- ing of the alr, aud pr froth. frou the condition ia Which I found the etomacu I supposed a certain amount y Was done to it, yet there was no internal or ex ks of violence, out it was distended; a b would produce it, her skull waa wot o bor wae thing unusual about the eyes: | or neck was tot discolored; the injury mach and the laceration of the genital org: eath, a blow on the stomach wou ee death faving auy external of internal indication; if the faced was held by the throat and @ heavy weight on ber, the injury cou'd be produced im that way the appearance of the labia it appeared to be lacera 1 twenty hour hours, 1 did not observe any on the thigh or the condition m which { heart of the deceased indicated that death was Caused by strangulation Cross examined by Mr. Clinton—Obstruction: in the lungs will producefmpediments in the heart, and the blood Will settle there, | based my opinion as to the cause of the death of the deceased partly on my examination and partiy on the history of the case: a comparatively slight Bicw oo & wiomach filled with food would kill a person of swoon buted a found the ordinary vitality; the deceased was of medium size and rather spare. the stomach did not appear diseased only distended, she could bear but little ob Btruction in the throat without ceasing Lo reepire, in Consequence of & disease in the bronchial or- gene & pressure on her throat for ten minutes would pro duce death in her case, while in other persons it would take fifteen minutes to do «0; a pressure on the neck for that space of time would produce congestion of the brain which would cause deat Ithough the iadividual might De able to walk afterwards; I suppose that suffocation congestion of the brain in thejdeceased, and con produced death; strangulation wae an indirect Ler death, I did not examine ber brain anatomi tfrom other causes knew that death was pro n that way: independent of a knowledge of the history of the case, | could have formed an opinion as to the cause of her death from the post mortem examination which I made, I have never heard or read, tomy know: Jedge, of au individu! who died from strangulation aud walked @ short distance when the pressure was removed; J don't remember sayine anything about congestion of the Drain when examined befor oroner Re direct to Mr. Whiting—From an examination of the Doty of the decease out knowing auything of the history of the case, I an pinion that the deceased fame toher death by violen Tt now bel ‘clock, the Court adjourned til! to. mor. Tow (Saturday) morning New Cawapian Muixistey.—A despatch from Moutres! mys that the old ministry is broken up, and « pew one arranged, aa follows John A. McDonald, in 8 octor General and Premier, J. Sandfeld Melouaid. At Ge ney General, Upper Canada, Joba Cameron, Receiver © neral; Malcolm Cameron, Postmaster General: Sidney Broth, Solicitor General, P! M. Vankoughnet, President ‘of Fccoutive Council, No change in the lower Canada eile Lon, which is aa follows —George F. Cartier, Attorney General T J. J. Loranger, Provincial Secretary; I. V fe ct, Comminsioner of Crown Lands: N. F. Betteau Press tent of Legistative Counc!!, Charles Alleyn, Commis Pan ws Pavan Korie ° —The trial of Maurice O'Connell, for the murder viration ‘| for this evening that is w ; NE Remarkable Letter from Mr. Brisbane. MANIFESTO FROM THE GREAT FOURIKRITES PHILOSO- PHER AND INSTRUCTOR OF GREELEY & 0O.—BRIS- BANE’S VIEWS OF FREE LOVE INSTITUTIONS—HIS PREDICTION FOR THE FUTURE—MARRIAGE LAWS ‘TO BE ABOLISHED, AND PASSIONAL ATTRACTIONS SUBSTITUTED, ETC. TO THE BDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. I see that I am once more presen'«d to the public through your widely circulated journal as founder «¢ afree love club in New York, and as the advo ate ana promoter of the doctrine of the same name. Such charges, Tam well aware, are not of much consequene, and as they furnish a facetious theme for journalism, an’ amuse- | ment for the public, it is well enough, perhaps, to tolerate. | them. Still, it is sometimes worth while to state the truth, simply as a matter of curiosity. Tet me say then, first, that no free love club existed in New York, as 1am aware of; and second, that the club so called I did not found, and had nothing to do with its management. The facts in the case are substantially as follows:—S. P. Andrews, Esq., couceived the idea of organizing social gatherings or parties for the peo- ple, at which they could enjoy, at a cheap rate, various so- cial and artistic pleasures—the dance, music, &c. He carried out the idea as well as he could with his limited means, and gave to these unions the name of ‘the club.’ His desire was to furnish to the people those pleasures of ‘a secial character of which th@y are now, toa very great exteut, deprived, and &t rates which would place them within: their reach. In a word, he wished to introduce the omnibus system in amustments—render them cheap, elegant and accessible to all. The poor man, instead of spending his evening ina grog shop, and his wife ina dirty kitchen, would come with the family to the ele- gant assembly rooms of the club and spend it in social intercourse and social pleasures. The conception was truly a noble one, and could some of our fashionable and Christian ladies have been indaced to take it up and carry it out, they would have inaugurated an institaticn which would bave exorcised a very beneficial and retiaing intluepce upon the classes for whom it was calculated. Whether the plan is practicable or not in the present state of society, with the antipathies which exist between the rich and poor, and the coarseness and vulgarity of manners of many of the latter, 1am not prepared to say, but the idea is striking and original. In conclusion, let me say that a better joke never was perpetrated on ‘the pablic and press than the idea which was spread abroad @ small weekly assomblage of persons, united for the purpose of dancing and listening to amateur music, was an important ana dangerous organization, secrotly planned for the purpose of gratifying without limit or re straint the passion ef love, and of undermining the basis of morality and the marriage institution. As to the doctrine of free love itself, (oy which I under stand the liberty of the affections—the doctrine that the union of the sexes is to be based on spiritual affiaiky of souls instead of a legal and external union of persons, that is of bodies,) I have only to say that the subject is too in tricate to be treated im an article of a daily jodraal. A few brief remarks are all that is possible oa the preseat occasion. _ Itis my belief that a great social revolution is impend ing, and a new order of society is to be establishe’ on earth. Intelligent minds everywoere ars coming to the conviction that theelements o! a higher and happier social state exist; and that the present system of society, with its train of evils—war, poverty, slavery, prostitation, fraud, the conflict of all interests, &c., &c.—are not inhe rent in the nature of things, and are not to be the eternal lot of mankind. If the social organization, as a whole, is to be changed, it follows a8 a consequence that the parts or deta‘ls which go to make it up must also be changed. 1 believe, in con. sequenee, that our industrial and commercial systems, with slavery and hirelingism, crises and revulsions—that our criminal jurisprudence, with ‘prisons and scaffolds— our theology, and in fact, nearly all existing iustitutious are to pass away and to give place tonew ones. The ex- isting laws and institutions are well adapted to each other, are well interlined, and go to make up a homogenoous whole, such as itis It would be difficut to change ope part without changing many others to accommodate it. Such being the ease, Ido ‘not advocate any important change in marriage’in proseut society. A system of honorable divorce is the most that could be effected. Marriage. which is the compulscry union of a single man and woman for life, whether they love each other or not, is perfectly adapted to the it order of society, with its system of isolated households, the pecuniary de. pendence of woman, the absence of a social provillence for the care of children, and the coarse and sensual moral developement of the masses of mankind, ‘Sul, in the new order of society whica is to be estab lished on earth, with a higher morai developement of human nature, the reign of universal wealth and intelli- gence, the existence of association with its estic ECO: nomies, J hold that a new method of @nion for the sexes will be inaugurated. The law of that union wil! be liber. ty, it will De based on spiritual affinity and attraction, and will be governed and regulated by attraction; it will be a union of souls, not of bodies and worldly interests as at present; the maierial of external union will last, and be considered proper so long only as the spiritual union con- tinues. The law of present society is fatality, slavery, Stern necessity—the subordination of the spiritual to the material, the law of a true order of society will be liber ty—the subordination of nature to man—of the material to the spiritual, Marriage at present participates in the character of the society to which it belongs; it is tinged with slavery and materialism: and it coald not be otherwise wituout violating that unity of system which is the law of all organisms. marriage will be free and spiritual; it will be disen- thralled from the shackles, the tatality, the stern and terrible material neccesities to which it is now sab. ected. Such aro, in brief, my doctrines in regard to free ove A. BRISBANE. Theatrical, Mustcal, dé. Broapway TuxaTae.—Separate programmes have been arranged tor the entertainment of juveniles and families fternoon and the public generally at night. Both performances include the fairy spectacle of “Cinderella,” equestrian exercises, &c Nino's Garvex.—Dan Rice, the famous humorist and | showman, announces, what is styled in toe bills, his ‘Third Social Party” for this afternoon. This will alford | a rare treat to the juvenile community, An attractive | programme has also been issued for to-night. Bowrny.— Manager Edey tenders a complete old fashion. | ed Saturday's bili—comprising four favorite pieces = for the | amusement of bis patrons. “Alonzo, the Brave,” “Ty | mour, the Tartar,” “Brian O'Lynn” and “Don Juan,” ought to be suificient to satisfy the most inveterate plea sure sccker. Berton’s.—Manager Burton is to represent Sir John Falstaff, in Shakepere’s “Merry Wives of Windsor,”’ for his bepetit tonight. Mes#rs, Mathews, Walcot, Brougham, | Pisherand Smith, and Mesdames lavenport and l’arker are | in the . Mr. Barton also plays in his roasing farce called “Forty Winks.” Waiack’s.—The frequenters of this popular theatre have of late been highly gratified with the dramatic ver- rion of “The Viear of Wakefield,’ which is to be repeated | with Mrougham’s lively litle comedy, “A Decided Case,’ | this evening. Messrs. Lester and Jol and Mrs. Hoey bave characters in both pieces. Lavka Kexnn’s\—A crowded and unusually fashionable acvemblage will doubtiess greet Miss Keene on the ovca- sion of ber aubual benefit tus evening. She tenders a trea play, “White Lies,” adapted from the popular novel of that name, and the never-tiring farce entitled the “Spectre Bsiuegroom.” AMERICAN Mrs¥ca.—Among the many successful dra- mas hitherto produced at this favorite temple of amuse- | ment and instruction, nooe have created a sensation sur- | paseing that of Mr. Watkina’ lifelike adaptation of the | “Pioneer Patriot,” which i# to be played this afternoon and evening. Geo. Comery asp Woov's Mixerenie ise & programme I stocked with songs, burlesques | and cances, besides the new farce of “The Doodles, with | Caudle Lectures." Bex eye’ JSeRENADERS, Who have returned to the regu lar old fashioned style of Ethiopian minstrelay, will be | pretty sure to impart good humor to all who call upon them at 444 Broadway. ‘Tue Bey ant Broriens continue to fill Mechanics’ Hall to ite Uitnuet capmenty with the admirers of their peculiarly comeal sayings and doings, extraordinary bee! and toe | exercises, &e Tux Orrma ix Pritapeurmta.—The /’ress (28th) has the following —There was a regular “ cram’ at the Academy of Music on the occasion of Carl Formes making his first appearance in this city. Madame De la Grange came be fore the public, upon this occasion, for the first time in German opera. Formes took the part of Plunkett, in Floww * opera of “ Martha,’ which was writtea for him, we believe. It would be waste of space and time (at the hour when we write) to discuss the incongruities of “ Martha,” with its English yeomanry of the time of Queen Apne wearing the fancy costume of Tyrolean peasants. The question is—what manner of singer is Carl Formes’ We believe him to be fully worthy of his reputation, which cannot well staud higher than it now does. He has a deep, clear, resouant voice, full in tone, and ca pable of great expression. He is eminently a sym- pathetic ringer, evidently feeling and enjoying what he sang. He is also a dramatic singer—much more than, save in Don Pasquale,” and a few pet parts, Lablache’ him. self was, ‘The music of ‘Martha’ scarcely allowed his owe full play. An exception was @rattling song at the commencement of act II], which was boister vusly encored. Madame De ag te Lady Harriet, sang delightfully, and acted better usual. She was encored in a Ger- man version of “The Last Rose of Summer,” which she gave with pathos and sweetness. Mr. Pickaneser gave great effect to the character of Lyonel, and was once wita ja 4 hair's breadth of an an encore in one of his solos, Naney, as given by Madame Von Bergel, and Tristan, Mr. Gerlein, displayed no ordinary share ‘of comic fore ‘The lady sang very well indeed. “Norma,” this after neon, with Gassier, Bignardi, Madame Seidenburg apd Madame Caradori in the leading characters. We would mention that thigMadame Caradori is noPto be confounded with Madame Caradori Allen, who retired from the profes tion many years ao. ————— Marine Court—General Term, Present—Hon. Judges Thompson, MoCarthy and Maynard Jax —Palen ve. Wood —Aflirmed, with costs, Mhuitz va Peyser.—Affirmed, with costs. Grant vs. Gayler.—Affirmed, with costa Agate vs. The Mayor, Aldermen, &.—AfMirmed, with cozts Smith ve conta Sturges vs. the Mayor, Aldermen, &c.—Affirmed, with | cote Gurley ve. Artois —New trial, coste to abide event Smith ve. Bames —New trial, coats to abide event |. Malrey va. Hall.—Atlirmed, with cost, Justice Maynard diseenting | _ Strong vs. Kiesam.—Judgment reversed as to George Kissam and affirmed as to Seabury Kiasam, Justice Thomp fon dissenting | neta va. Ward.—New trial, costa to abide event, with Liverty to plat to amend complatt. The Mayor, Aldermen, &e.—Affirmod, with In a true social order | Ww YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, Our Washington Correspondence. ‘Wasuinaro, Jan. 26, 1868. - ‘The Yroubles of the Black Republicans about the Restilt of the Election in Kansas—The New Doctrinaire Party— | Wise, Walker and Douglas Leaders—The Black Re- publicans Don’t Know What to do With Douglas. A most singular phenomenon is now witnessed in Con- gress. The black republicans are ina towering rage at the want of logic on the part of their friends in Kansas. They are mad that the free State men in Kansas voted for State officers—they are mad that they voted for the Legis- lature, and they are particularly mad that they carried these elections. The freedom shriekers have now nothing substantial to howl for, and the substance being secured by the free State men, they are not disposed to allow a mere abstraction to come between the actual possession of power and its exercise. “Bird in hand, is worth two in the bush.’ . Under these circumstances, the new doctrinaire party of Walker, Wise and Douglas has besome a great incum- brance to all parties in Congress. The black republicans, who at first were rejoiced at the new, vigorous shoot of the “Little Giant,” and the sky rocket dash of Gov. Wise, literally do not know what to do with their elephants, which, like those of the of Birmah, have become an expensive luxury. “What in the name of goodness, shall we d> with Mr. Douglas?’ asks Mr. Seward. “Shall we allow h m to corrupt our party *”” dewands Mr. Trumbuil. “Let hm alone and he will kill himself,” says John P Hale. Judge Douglas, on the osher hand, swears that he is st & democrat, ready to come down like a thousand of bricks as soon as he is re-elected to the S+nate, and that his ad- va>ces to the black republicans amount to nothing more than an innocent flirtation, Gov. Wise, on his part, openly avows his determination to hold the Legislature, the dele- gation in Congress, and the of Virginia to a strict Account for dxtering with him on the Kansas question. Meanwhile, President Buchanan, unmoved by popular clamor or the intrigues of aspiring politicians, has pre- pared his message to Congress, adhering to his legal and constitutional views, and determined not to yield an inch to faction. When taat message shall be read and publish- ed, there will be no excuse for any national democrat to stray from the party, aud no comfort for those who per- sist in a separate organization. The lines of demarcation will be strictly drawn, and those outside of the party will no longer ve recognized. As to the admission of Kansas under the Lecompton coustitution, the matter is settled. The Senate is certai, and @ majority in the House is equally reliable. Great efforts have beep mate to mislead the democratic members trom Pennsylvania and New York. Appeals have been made to their fears, while social appliances and seductive magisterial banquets have been put in operation to captivate their senses at the expense of their sense. It is all in vain Legs may shake, toes may be turned, waists may twirl,the stomach Pump'may be applied, heads may grow giddy —Kausas will pase, and the constitutional com vindicated. The sober second thought is with President, and events justify his course. Ex Governor Walker and ex-Secretary Stanton are both here; but there are too many dissipations in Wash- ington for either of them to be le a lion. Tis ‘The royal disposition of that beast To prey on nothing that doth seem as dead. Wasiuxeton, Jan. 28, 1858. New Code of Signals for Ships at Sea--The Gambling Houses of Washington—New Indian Territory—The Gov ernment and the Seminoles of Florida, de., dc. A most important bill—“to provide for the general intro- duction of a uniform national code of mariae signals"’—bas been reported to the House by Mr. Cochrane, of New York, chairman of the Committee on Commerce. This important measure has been carefully considered and discussed in the committee, and received a unanimous fa- vorable report. It is regarded by professional men as a most invaluable ajjunct to other active measures now being inaugurated for the better security of life and property at sea, afford- infy as it does the greatest facility of communicating be- tweem vessels and the shore, as well as with each other when at sea, thus enabling them without delay to commu- nicate important intelligence at the earliest period, and, in case of distress, to make known their necessities under all circumstances of wind and weather, with the single ex- ception of fog, particularly when all communication by boats is cut off. In the case of the steamer Central America, had their general system of communication been adopted, the ne- cessity of withdrawing a boat and crew to communicate with the brig would have been avoided. It may not be generally known that the government has established upon various points of the lake and seaboard a series of life boat stations, with houses for the temporary shelter of ehipwrecke1 persons. This bill provides that all those ‘stations shal! be furnished with these signals, and re- quires that owners of vessels shall provide them with the means of communication with those stations, at a most tri- fling expense when compared with the great security it — afford to those who entrust themselves on board their ebips. It (requently occurs that vessels arrive within view of the land, in distress, without being able to communicate their particular wants; they may be destitute of anchors, | when an entrance of the harbor ora nearer ap hw | the land would be attended with great danger. In case of stranding, it frequently oceure that most of the sacritice of | life is caused by leaving the vessel injudiciously, or at an improper time; the vessel, although in full view of the beach, ix cutoff from ail comm unication by the heavy surf, and the voice of encouragement or warning cannot reach them in consequence of the violence of the We | often read of vessels seen by others to founder at sea | without being able to reach them, and even upon our own coast vessels have gone to pi ithin full view of per- sons on the beach, and in both cases their identity must remain & mystery. Supplied with a uniform code of sig- nals, the identity of the vesse! would atleast be known. The subject bas attracted the earnest attention of the governments of Europe, and the British Board of Trade have corresponded with Mr. Rogers on the subject. It was the constant mode of commanication used by the American vesselgengaged in laying down the Atlantic cable, and wherever it has been examined by those fa- miliar with such matters it has met with uncualitied | approbation for us superior simplicity, legibility and | practical ptation over all others. The bill provides for the appointient of a commissioner to correspoud with other goverameuts with a view wo. render it international The only opposition the measure has inet with has been at the bands of those who are ready to avail themselves of every proteetion to their property which may be af- | forded at the expense of the government, but who are unwilling to participate in the trifling exp of afl yeding | partial security to the helpless passengers on board their ships In urging this bill Mr. Cocbrane deverves the gratitude of the whole travelling world, and if the measure be coo. 1 be will find bis reward when the fruit of hig » may be mention- ambling houses. Between Sixth street and Four- and-a Half street, on Penpsylvania avenue, within the dietance of one hundred and seventy yards, there are seven of these hells on the north side and one on the south—eight of these establishments within so short dis- tance. Below Four and a-Half street there are two more; between Sixth and Seventh streets there are three—two ‘on the north vide street and below Fifteenth, there north side and two on the south, opposite Wiilar 4's Hotel. In all, there on the avenue, trom Third street to Fit- teenth etreet, seventeen gambling houses. These are | reguiarestablisumente and must not be confounded wita the “bluff” and “seven up” ‘ranches’ on the great tho: roughfare of the federal capital. There are about forty to fifty of these latter on or near theavenue. There are many more of both sorte in other parts of the city, but Penneylvamia avenue is the great centre on which they are located. The two Virgwia houses and the north- ern house are the crack places where are the best dinners and most delicious wines, and in these citizens of the District of Columbia, emept the moet privileged and known to be safe, are not admitted, These are frequented mostly by senators and embers of Congrese and their friends, and other men not of the commen sort. Two of the lower sort a-e known ve located between Four and a-Half These are on the ‘ball’ an “patent safe’ game and on the “pocket” principle of bi ness. The “gentlemen gamblers,” belonging to oF at tached to the upper cescription of hells, may be sean always elegantly dressed, driving their fast toams along, of promenading the avebue in the day time, of amusing themselves by visiting the hotels, “looking for friends,” or by ogling the lady promepaders as they pass, The “koueks” only emerge from their dens at dark, when they may be feen prowling through the crowds in the passages of and at the bars of the hotels, or along the street, hunting up their victims. Youog men, fresh from the country, who are “green,” and who are in the habit of taking too much liquor, are moet likely to become the prey of these vultures. At the upper sort the best eating and drinking are free of cost, but in the lower drinking only, and that not of the best description of liquor. There are always a number of resident gamblers in Washington, but it i# in the ‘season,’ or when Congress meets, that the greater part come. Richmond, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York have the honor of supplying the federal capital with this kind of popula tion. Baltimore expecially, bas the credit of sending the “ knocks” and others of the basest sort. Heventeen gambling houses on Pennsylvania aven se ! How many bright intellects have been blighted, and how many homes made desolate by these hells! And why do they flourish so rankly in Washington’ Is jt becanse there is no law to prevent it? Or because no law can be mace to prevent it? Not so, the molancholy fact is that while there is a law, the Inwmakers themselves violate it, and their example is powerful. It is a curious fact fe the consideration of such as study the philosophy of ha man nature, that the vice of gambling flourishes most in acommunity like Washington, where there is the most intellect. The strongest mide often, except when well regulated by education and discipline, crave for sach ex citements as gambling or liquor affords. How many sad examples have we had among the first_men of our coun- try! One, perhaps ttm saddest of all, but recently brought before our notice inBhe casewof a Senator of the Unitedg) States, What then is the trae policy to check the vice of which Lpavefbeen speaking? Py executing the laway and by the encouragement of stimulating bat ratio amusements, euch asthe theatre or opera, W. has been and is greatly in need of euch amusements, which would undoubtedly have, to «ome extent, the happy effect of taking men from more objectionable amuse mente ‘One of the most important movements gow being dis cussed privately and quietly among our statesmen in Washington, eapecially among Southern statesmen, with a view to fature political action, is the organization of a new Territory in and newt the Cherokee Tedian country west of Arkansas, The South having lost, or having the pros ect of Joning soom ite power as regards Kaneas, begins to Jock to the futare and io apether quarter. Lo the orgyniza approximating eq! ithout which, it is believed statesmen, the Union Tithout whieh. im the eouclaidon of adaidons ‘lave Indian reservations, ered contains a large exiets there, and it is fairly States and profitable slave labor. Tho Cherokees number some twenty-five thousand, the Choctaws eighteen thou- sand, the asaws cleven thousand, and the Seminoles would add eleven thousand. If the Shawnees, Osages and Quaws were added there would be.one hundred and fifty thousand more. Among these former, particularly among the intelligent Cherokees, Choctaws and Chickasaws, there are a great many white men. ‘This is an important question, not for the day only, but for the future, with which are connected the preservation of the Union, the proper equilibrium of power between the North and the South, and the elevation of the Indians, when civilized, to the full rights and privileges of citizen- ship. Will the Hxrazp, the great Pa bie, ong jo the country, take up this question? ‘The government at Washington is making preparations for the peaceful removal of the Seminole of Flo- rida, Major Rector, of Texas, a well known Indian agent, in whom the Indiaus have always had great confidence, authorized, in connection with Jumper—one of the chiets of the Seminoles, who was ove of the emigrating party to the West—to ‘make the following propositions, im @ treaty which will be proposed to them:—That the Semi- noles shall receive ihe guardianship of the United States government ; that for twelve months they shall be fed and clothed, and their expenses pee to their new homes in the West, on the Seminole Reservation in Arkansas, which lies between the Cherokee and Choctaw y and which has been held for them for some time. The government is to pay them, tmmediately on their ar- rival at their Western home, two hundred and fifty thou- rand dollars; besides giving them mechanics, farmers and blacksmiths to instruct their children. and $25,000 an- ually forever. — It is possible one hundred thousand dol- lars or so more may be given to them as a bonus. This or the exact amount, is not yet determined upon. It is likely that the original proposition of the government to Billy Bowlege, of ten thousand doliars, may be renewe Should all efforts for the peaceful removal of the Sem: noles fail, then the government will, after affording them ‘a few days for the removal of their families into the ever- places, prosecute a war against them, Colonel Loomis, of the army, who is now in Florida, who f¢ years has been on the frontiers of the North and Weat, whose know - ledge and experience of Indian life and warfare peouliarly fits him for such a duty, will have command of the forces. Negotiations are being made also with a well known fndian chief toaccompany him should it be necessary to prosecute thewar. There are not probably more than five hundred Seminoles in Florida. The trouble these Indians have given our government and the cost of treasure and blood to sub- due them is incredible, considering their number. With the intrigues of speculating agents and thenatura! warlike disposition of these primitive inhabitants, the Florida In- dians have cost us ap immense amount, and the prospect, therefore, of removing them and of settling forever our difficulties ard expenditure is a matter of considerable in- terest to the public. The Indian wars from the establish ment of our goverument to the present time have cost us one butdred and forty millicns of dollars, and as you are well aware a large amount of this has been expended in Florida, Let us then have the matter settled at once, which ought to have been settled before, with regard to these Florida Inaians, . Wasitinaton, Jan, 28, 1858. ‘The Grand Marriage Féte of the British Minister. The British Envoy and his lady gave a right royal féte on Monday night, in honor of a right royal wedding, which ‘was advertised to take place in England on the same day; but which the telegraph informed us in the morning had been “prolonged” for three menths. The news of the postponement came too late to admit of any alteration in the arrangements, and the programme ‘was not materially changed. This fite was prompted by three considerations —videlicet-—pure loyalty, special or- ders from ber Majesty's government, and a desire to keep up the game of tickle Jonathan, which my Lord has so successfully played since his advent amongst the Yankees. I bad the distinguished honor of being present at this fite —at least I thought it an honor; I may have been mis- taken—and J am bound, as a faithful historian, to chroni- cle the fact, that “it was a world to see.”” I could not, were I so inclined, give you an idea of the bewildering beauty that surrounded me; of the patches, the powder, the paint; of the superlative magnificence of the wearing apparel; the sumptuousness of the supper, the brilliancy of the lights. Language would fail me in any attempt to desoribe the costly attire of “My Lady,’’ whose face, wreathed in the blandest of smiles, looked welcome to all who approached her. Words would be equally impo- tent to do justice to the artlessneas of Miss A.’s manner and the airiuess of her costume; to the brilliant — jewelry of Miss B.; to the wide spread crinoline of Miss ., and soon—as the fashion is with the letter writing craft—through the loug catalogue of expletives usually applied to pretty misses, dry goods and re ee Tt was generally understood that as a compliment to august groom, the ladies would adopt the color of Prussian blue as far as porsibie, in their dresses, but the idea does not evem to have gaiied much favor, for motley was the only wear. Every color was to be seen, and every shade of every color.” Silks and satins of every cost and quality, end laces real and sham, with @ preponderance of the lat- ter, abounded. ‘The M’Fiimsey and Tom Noddy families were largely represented. idlers and toadies who infest Washing- ton society—without any visible means of support, who, any where clse would be amenable to the vagrant act, and to punish whom there ia no law on the statute book— ‘were there in swarms, “lanciog’’ it with the lovely and high born. Cierks, of every grade, many of whom have, for weeks, been breaking their necks to be invited, were there in considerable force, their wives #n many cases being clad in expensive and useless finery to the manifest prejudice of grocers’ bills Cabinet Ministe Miusters, Judges—of ~— [—warriors, politicians, divines, poets, tlunkies and spobs were gath- ered togetber in one heterogeneous mass. Yrominent among the di ‘ished men, I noticed the gentlemanly and frank Sir Waliam Gore Ouseley, who resides temporarily in Waanithton Ip the diplomatic circles he ia regarded as a hybrid—holding no defined or definable position. The quid nunes say he forms a part of Lord Napier’s diplomatic train—but whether im a subor- inate or co-ordinate capacity, and what his functions are, where they begin or end, is as yet a mystery, the solu- mn of which must be left to wiser beads than mine, ‘The representative of the House of Hapsbarg was there, shoflling merrily about, showering his witty speeches upon the ladies, dreases, and looking om things around hem with as much unconcern as if such a man as Daniel Webster bad never lived. The Gaug was there!—he who so ably represents his Majesty the Emperor ot the French by the grace of God ‘ana the will of the peop'e! The Count looked complacent- ly on a! around him, and moved with an es.e and grace befitting the ambassador from such a Court. I regarded with admiration his lofty expanse of forehead and Lis Or chigelied pose, meandering, as it were, through “a meadow of moustache, He was ac- companied by bis Countess, an American lady, | descended from a distinguished’ family trom Beverly, Massachusetts —Beverly, noted for the baked bean- ~—d propensitics of its Inbabitants from the days of the Pil- grims. She is rich and fair, Without any claims to abso- lute Deauty, she attracts the notice of every one by her agrecable conversation and the ingepuousness of her man- ts ‘A niece of the Count came with them—a sprightly French girl and a rare specimen of femate loveliness. ‘The Muscovite was there! He, too, hat an American wife, as bad bis immediate lecesmor, The royal mas ter of their enslaved ancesters—Peter the Great—found more real happiness after he had shared his empire with a poor Livonian peasant girl, than all bis former glories and honors beaped together yielded him. This praise- worthy example bas been followed by his countrymen in ern times. The late Mr. Bodisco wedded a poor but beautiful girl in Georgetown, with whom he is said t© have pagved many years ot unalloyed ppinesss. The present Minister also married poor but well connected girl from Connecticut—an artless, unpretending country iass, of commanding figure, graceful carriage, rere intelligence, and with some pro tensions to beauty. When she left her native State to as sume the brocade and crinoline of fashionable life in Washington, the rustic swaine lamented her departure from the green fields where they had so often rambled and danced together, and the dairy of New Rogland lost one of its brightest ornaments. She has a slight Yankee accent left, which will wear off in time, but her French, aa | understand, is pure, correct and classic. Her preae- cessor is also Versed in the languages, aud speaks Rus- sian, it is said, with as much purity as she does French In’ their train came another Muscovite, who, to me, was ‘a walking consistency, looking as blail, savage and Rus- sian ax though be had just eaven balf a quintal of blabber, but epeaking or equeaking like @ man with a cracked pen: ny trumpet stuck in his throat ‘The hostess conferred the honor cf opening the balt with ber upon Baron G—!—w—, a short, dapper fellow, with a sandy, apple-shaped head, a consequential air, and a bust ling, mercurial, maitre de danse style. This person, I an- derAand, is the second fiddle of the Prussian Legation—a German Baron, with little or nothing » year, and a vast favorite with title loving ladies, who think him a perfect Jove of a Baron I must not lose sight or omit tonorable mention of the most marked and prominent person at the féte—General Scott. 1 shall at the same time insert an apology for placing him in my catalogue next to the Lilliput Baron The ‘Gommander ia-Chief, towering al emmy crowd that surrounded bim, presented a grand and im- ing relief. There are a good many inches of him, but ¢ is every inch a hero. A bale old age to the war worn veteran! Although there was a good — 4 of foreigners, Young America was ina large major ty. Tam pained to record the fact that the American ladies carried their toilettes to ® Wasteful and ridiculous excess. Tbave much to say upon this subject, and [intend one of these fine mornings to preach a sermon on it, through your columns, to our misguided women-folks. The great eat boast on the present occasion was that the wife of a Bewator wore a dress which alone cost four thousand dol Shall Tspeak of two or three of the leading American beaux who were present at Lord N.’s! ‘What aay you to F—u—s, of La., M. ©. and beaw gene rai? He isa very good fellow, is F—, but like many ot is brother politicians, quite short sighted—devoting what me he can «pare from the ladies to fixing his eye giase ver the most approved Tite Barnacle fashion. Tong may le | Cheval + Bey—d was there—a handsome, witty, curly beaded youth, and a wag of the first water, ex- ire nely clever in his way, but in his physique a duplicate copy of nobody on earth but the veritable tat boy in Pick- wick. He is absolutely adored. Captain P'—|—r, an officer of the navy, has been a beau and a bachelor about towp for five and thirty years, more of less. [have heard it said that be is covered all over with honorable scars received inthe service of his country. He wae at the fie and looket elegant I missed Pe Wr—t, but pregume he was there, ag | pressing his warm apprec' aw i would be considered complete aabington party not pl When the bless her—-hears of this J as jondt in honor of her daughter's mai she will be ly gratified; and the pain yal of Prussia will cn exceedinghy. I, for one, was never more pleased in my life, and, as iu duty bound, I ejaculated to 1 left the lordl; “Va Sif the little Rexes and ‘A = ee ae News and Gossip of other Journals. (Correspondence of the ‘une. } Wasuinaton, Jan. 14, 1868. The she New hao to Kevel, Russia. President stated morning to a friend of mine that he should penteey jive the consulate at Revel, in Ruseia, to Mr. mm, D. C., the brother of M’me , the American widow of Baron Bodisco, formerly Minister of Russia to the United States. M’me Bodisco has taken up her home in Russia, becoming a Rus sian gubject, and seeking and obtaining for her ctildren | employment in the service of the Emperor. Under these | iroumstances, it seems hardly fair that her application on behalf of her brother—based confessediy on her personal desire to have him near her=should be permitted to out- weigh with our republican President the superior claims of energetic, ambitious young Americans who have no eunshine of imperial favor in whose rays to bask. (Correspondence of the Richmond Enquirer. } * WASsuInGTon, Jaa. 27, 3808. ‘The Printing Bills—The British Minister's Fete. The fight over the printing bills is becoming higaly in- te and the public will likety be made acquaiated now with the reckless extravagance which has marked Congressional action in this paracular. The Oommittee of | Ways and Means geported a bill ascing an appropriation | of seven hundred tMousand dollars to meet the daficioucy for the primting of the last Congress. ‘This the House re- fuses to vote until a pill of items is presented. The en- | praviog of a single’ plate, representing a pear, is said to ve cost $10,000. What must have been the cost of the shakes and lizards? ‘The Gan Site given at the elegant residence of the | British Minister, on Monday evening, in honor of the mar- riage of the Princess Royal of England, excelled anything of the kind ever before witnessed here. The Ministers of foreign governments appeared in tuil court dress, as did also the ladies of their families. The American officers were in uniform, and the throng was dazzlingly brilliant aud critically select. Miss Lane, of the White House, was led to the dance by Lord Navier. Tue supper was tn keeping with the character of the entertainment. Lady Napier first entered, escorted by Secretary Toucey—iol- lowed by Miss Lane, on the arm of the British Minister. The festivals were kept up till four o’clock in the morning. | [Correspondence of The Press.} Wasixcto, Jan, 28, 1858. Mr, Bancroft—Kansas—Internal Improvements, dc., dc. Of the distinguished visiters in Washington just now, Hon. George Bancroft, the venerable historian of the United States, receives particular and marked attention from members of all parties. He has got well along in years, and does not look over strong, yet his energy is in- domitable. He works hard at his literary tasks, but nevertheless finds time to go the round of Visits and re- ceptions. Very few besides thoee read up in personal political his- tory remember his political life and its phases. Some can recall that he wus Secretary of the Navy and Minister to England, but nobody is ignorant that of Jate years he has, in his fine history of the United States, been building an immortal monument for bis own honor and the glory ef bis country. Senator Douglas gives a party for bim to night. Mr. Buchavan will communicate to Congress a special message on Kaneas affairs. It is written, and will be sent in as soon as Calhoun arrives intown. It is certam that Calhoun is requiret, by the schedule of the Lecompton Convention, to submit the constitution directly to Congress, and that those who favor him and the course he has pur: sued will advise its submission in that way. It is equally certain that the President is desirous of laying before both Houses his views of the Kansas ques- lion as it Dow represents itself. The strong probability is that there will ® special message. The particular ground to be taken in it does not seem to be decided upon, ‘but I bave no doubt that the Lecompton Convention and Presicent Calhoun will be sustained. The Pacific Railroad Committee will organize to morrow, at 10 o'clock A. M. ‘The Commitiee on Commerce will report an omnibus interna! improvement bill, in which will be embraced ap- ropriations for the priacipal works of the Atlantic and vacitic seaboards, and the lake shores. What action Con- ress will take upon this measure it is difficult to surmise. it will, no doubt, as it bas done hergtofore, meet with strong opposition from the majority the democratic party. The Proposed Expulsion of Matteson—De- Ls eg by a Sick Bank, and Not by a Sick (From the Utica Observer, Jan. 26.} IMPOSITION. About a fortvight since a resolution was introduced ia the Congress of the United States for the expulsion of the member of that body representing this county of One! for reasons fully set forth in preamble. The member terred to. Mr. O. B. Matteson, was absent from the House, wherenpon, Mr. Bennett, of New York, remarked that the member bad been called home by sickness in his family, and it would, perhaps, be as well to leave the matter until his return. Of course, upon this statement, the matter was post- poned, and made the special order for Mouday, Jan. At the appointed time the resolution came up for ac- tion, when Mr. Keitt, in the absence fof Mr. Harris, of Illinois, who had moved the resolution for the expulsion of Mr. Matte. sop, moved that the further consideration of the subject be postponed one month, saying that he (Keitt) under- stood, on geod authority, that Mr. Matteson was detained eee hd the vay | illness of his wife. in view his state of things, it ts entirely proper for us to say that Mr. Matteson’s family reside hoe, and are ‘well known to be in the enjoyment of excellent heall that no pretence bas been made, here, that Mr. Matteson. is detained at bome for any such reason, and that the onl: sickness requiring his attention bere is the case of a ‘sek bank, which he is endeavoring to galvanize into activity, and which is now receiving medical attention from the judges and lawyers of the Supreme Court. In short, the | whole —_ of sickness, by which the humane feelings of the House bave been impoeed upon, is well understood here to be a sham and a fraud. ‘The mode of operation in this transaction is very trans- parept. The first pretence in regard to the sickness is made by Mr. Bennett, of Chenango county, a coadjutor of our member; but even he dares not risk the consequences of a repetition of the fraud. Therefore, when it is found necessary to prolong the deception, Mr. Keitt, of South Carolina, is used as atool. Mr. Keitt, whatever may be his faults, a honest and chivalric to excess;and while he is foremost in purging the House of unworthy members, he possesses keenly that nice sense of honor whieh ecorns to take an undue advantage of even acriminal. There are men found #0 shameless as to avail themselves of these honorable weaknesses; aud so Mr, Keitt is easily deceived, and induced to move the resolution for postponement. Whatever may be the fate of the resolution, this nae tion cannot but add to the disgrace of the parties imp cated, in the estimation of ail hovoralle men, General Walker in Mobtle, . (From the Mobile Register, January 23°) eral days past General Walker bad been expected dd when, on yesterday morning, it was ru mored that the King had reached the wharf, with this dis tinguished personage on board fan immense concourse as sembled to weloome bim to the hospitalities of our city. ‘The demonstrations of sympathy for him and his cause were of the most unmistakable character. The cannons of the Continentals thundered salute of ten guns. On his appearance there was a long, loud shout, a hearty “ail bail” to the hero and statesman whese arm bad won and wisdom pee during a perilons period, the fortunes of the republic of Nicaragua. Judge Meek, in g brief and speropriate address, tendered to hita the cordidl greetings our citizens, to which ¢ ral Walker responded, e: tinued confidence and sympathy. the Battle House his progress was a triumphal march, On his arrival there vast numbers crowded the reception room to see and wel come him. Searcely fifteen minntes had clapsed before there was assembled on Royal street, in front of the hotel even a larger crowd than met him on the wharf, calling loudly for “Walker! Walker!” In obe- dience to this summons Gen. Walker appeared upon the verandah, and spoke substantially as follows: — If Thad been guilty of the offaces charged against me I would not have the effroutery to appear before you to- day. Buta consciousness of innocence emboldens me to accept the welcome you have tendered, and thank you for this evidence of sympathy aad e have violated no law, and in the prosecution of our great pur pore we bave not only scrupulously observed tae comity of nationg, but acted in all with a sacred regard for your ieterests and the honor of our native country. Tn seeking to extend your institutions we have committed no wrong. It is our enemics who have transcended the law. The allied Powers of Central America, regardless of their solemn ¢ ements, invad Nicaragua, and in the war which followed we acted only on the defensive. The unlawful and forcible inter. vention of au American naval offlosr compelled us to evacuate Kivas, and abandon for atime the secne of our struggles and our triumphs. When after oar return to Nicaragua we were in the successful prosecution of our great American enterprise, it was the strong arm of officer of your government which arrested us on our own sot}, and dragged us back to thie country in violation of all jaw and precedent. Who is it that now defends this unrighteous exercise of arbitrary power? Who arises in your Senate chamber to vindisate the conduct of this of cer? They are the enemies of you and your institutions, who claim the sanction of a “ higher law’ than the con stitution of the United States for their iniquitous acts. Our enemies are your enemies—a common cause and a common destiny unites our interests; and so long as we comtorm to the Inwe of thie land, in the extension of your institutions, we shall expect not only your <ympathies but your support. We appeal from the agents to thelr princi pal—the great ruling power of the nation, the sovereign ‘ople; and we believe the time is not distant when they will disavow and rebuke the conduct of their servants. From ghe boat to Tar Equestrian Statue or Wasninoron.—In obedience to the urgent demand of public cariosity, the equestrian statue of Washington waa yesterday uncdvered and all its beauties unveiled to the gaze of thousands, who, for several hours, stood around in admiring criticiem of the group. About 12 M., the face of the great captain ‘was uncovered, and three hearty cheers went up as the noble features were opened to view, a bright sunshine lighting up the face. We must defer to'an early day description of the group, which, without one dissenting voice, so far as we could learn, ts pronounced a wonderfil triumph of art. In all its details the statue is perfect, and seems to move and speak, with all the naturalness and vividness of Nature, The statue will be again veiled this morning—so that the tens of thousands who will visit Richmond on the 224 Febru enjoy the surprise of hovelty that delighted so many yesterday. We have tw advise all who wish to realize the perfect like Warbington, as accordant with the face of Houdon's sta tue, to look at the statue of Washington from the cast, that is, from a line running from the western point of the City Hall portion All webage to say at present is that all our labors and anxieties about thesuccess of the Vir © peoenen ny monument, are more than compensated wnveiung of the Washington group. In the lan © of a distinguished foreigner of talent and taste, Vir giniaand Richmond can justly claim to have the finest wouk Of art in the world.—Michmond Enquirer, Jan. 28, | after his: Ivrergstinc Law Svrr—$s0,000 INvoLveD — Ruel Clapp was partner of. P. Townsend in the manu. “ "8 Sarsparilla."’ As such partner Mr. Clapp became @ man of great wealth, Mr. Clapp died some few years since. Rev. Mr. Howard, then the Baptist clergyman of this city, was made administra- tor. 8. P. Townsend was his surety, Mr. Howard took possession of the estate. Mr, Howard administered and then removed from the city Shortly after his leaving the city the heirs thought they discovered a balance their favor of $80,000. The heirs asked Mr. Townsend to pay the $80,000. Mr. Townsend refused. This leads to the suit which is now before the Circuit Court of this city. ‘Mr. Townsend’s defence is, that the claim isa fraud, and ‘tbat no $80,000 is due the’ heirs. Counsel for plainti ‘Van Alstyne and Tremaine; for defendant, Reynolds Porter.—Albany Knickerbocker, Jan. 29. HARLEY BROWER, COME DOWN TO THE STORE ‘this (Saturday) afternoon, at 4 elo ongend note, ARIE WOULD LIKE TO SEE HER FRIEND WADR. CR boow ht well. Location changed. Address in ( for particulars, Metropolitan Bible Society, Bighth street. D3 Ditch bemrongay THIS Fk sana 13. ALL Ig ‘settled once more. Move on ey oR MUSE. b gtg eo ATION WANTRD—OF ADOLPHUS LOWEMAN, an Hungarian youth, 16 yeareold: speaks good German and Freveb. His speedy return is implored by Geverted but sill nifyctionate mother. “APpIY st h. Polatsck's, & | 16 Ridge street, N. Y. NFORMATION WANTED—RESPECTING LEONARD Flint, Market Weighton, England, who is believed to have arrived in New York on the 2d of April, 1840, in the ship Silas Richards, trom Liverpool. It is believed that he died soon rival in New York or on his way to Newark, in Ohio. Any person giving information respecting him will be Well remunerated on application to George Flint, Jr., New- ark, Licking county, Ohio. P. G. W. L., OF BOSTON, WILL ADDRESS E. S., UNION saquare Post cilice, he will hear from the persou whom ke asgisted last April to leave for California. J. 7—ADDRES AMUEL SWAN & CO., Augusta, Georgia, BAMUEL SWAN & CO”, Augusta, Georgus: BAMUEL SWAM & CO., Augusta, Georgia, EWIS JONES, OF WILLIAMSBURG—PLEASE, dress u note to the Broadway Yost ollice, tor J. C. Ms ***, WHO ADVERTISED A FEW DAYS SINOR for a loan, ean hear of a friend by sending a note to the ‘avilier, Broad undersigned, 7S. B.—COME HOME. +_lory arrangements, JCOTLAND.—LF THIS MEETS THE EYE OF WILLIAM Williamson, native of Paisley, Scotland, or any other arty knowing him, he will hear of something to his advai By inaking application to his brother-in law, Jobo Do} commission merchant, 51 Storrie street, Paisley, Scotland, Tn October, 1868, he was in San Antonio, en route for Calitormia; rior to that date he was joint contractor for the mail betweea exana and Richmond. 3 M W.—NEITHER OF THE LETTERS YOU SPEAK ©. of have been received, although they have been applied for every day since Lsaw you. It will bé of some advantage to you 16 meet me this alternoon, at the same time and place we met last, A.J. KE HE GENTLEMAN WHO ON THURSDAY LAST AR- rested thetprogress of a span of frightened horses in Ceder Post office. I CAN MAKE SATISFAG- NAT. street, and thereby probably saved fromfatal injury ladies who were in the carriage, is earnestly requested to send his name and sddress to Robert Koyd, St. Nicholas Hotel, or if not withia two days, (o the same address Culpepper Court House, Virginia, AN WHO UNIN- bat, initialed inside C. H. T., from rn it to the same place at 11 o'clock to-d won't protect him. 8 ASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS. —IT 18 DESIRABLE to have view. Please write to me full aame d address, saying what day and hour. Address to piace of business. T A MEETING HELD FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF the Democratic Republican Ward Committee of tae Thir- teenth Ward, at H. Walters’ hotel. 443 Grand street, on 2th of Jav., Mr. Tsaxc Rosembaugh being called ‘upon te open the meeting, in which he gave a brief statement of necessity of the organization of the ward commi:tee, the fot- lowing named oflicers were elected:— LEWIS HOLLANDER, Chairman, . P. Horton, Seere' Hy KAM Tit pnc ke Tuos. Nevre: WRITING CLASSES, BOOKKEEPING CLASSES, &c — ‘hese cnenp and popular classes, at PALNE'S, No, 68 Bowery und No. 255 Fulton street, Brorklyn, will posiuvely close soon. Gentlems or ladies wishing to attend st therefore apply imme at the academy, day or evening. 10) “ROCKEFEFING, WRITING. | ARITHMETIC. |. Mr. DOLBEAR, ‘609 Broadway, will receive two more boys on Monday, tobe practically prepared for business, Seats slould be sectred this day. Gentlemen may secure private desks for Monday, tha day. at $15. Two $10 seats for Kkeeping vacant. Regular terms, $25. CARD.—THE SUBSCRIBER WILL RECEIVE NEW Pupils daily for class or private instruction in peamam- Ship and bookkeeping, at his rooms, 362 Broadway, corner of Franklin wireet, and'90 Broadway. corner of ‘Twentieth . ‘OLIVER B, GOLDSMITH. BS gy YEAR OF INSTRUCTION IN FRENCH ar atis, The instruction book ($1) is the only expense for the whele course, AT PROF. DUBOIS’ FRENCH ACADEMY, ing indebied to the American people for their patronage, of- fers iis rervices {ree of expense to those who ‘wish to. learm Freneh; he will devote one hour to this purpose every Thurs- day evening, from > to o'clock. for twenty six consecutive weeks. The first lesson will be given on Thursday evening, February 4, at $ o'clock precisely. N. 13.—To avold inconve- nience, only 500 tickets for this coarse will be delivered. Ap- ply dally at the above addrens, FSSONS IN FRENCH—BY A LADY OR GENTLEMAN, accustomed to tuition. ‘Translations accurately d ddress E.J., box 132 Herald office, or apply at 315 Hicks street, near Degraw street, Brooklyn. M4*t's couxtina nous For the Study and Practice oF, BOOKKFEPING AND BUSINESS AFFAIRS s Broadway (Appleton Buudiagd Circulars, with full particulars, on application. ) PARENTS OR GUARDIANS —AN AM T° FI AN & pleasant house, in a healthy location, Would like to take the entire ¢! cule of an interesting Gil, not under three yoars of ago; must be Of good parent ‘© parties seeking a pleasant home, with the kindest care altention of a lady every way qualified for so rerponsible ® charge, this ia an exesilent opportunity, A moderate com- n would be expected, Please address Mrs, ©. D., re Post office, for one week ] demy, 663 Broadway, opposite Boud at., renaer pupila Proficient in all the dances. Open every d evening. ‘Les Lanciers’” taught without extra eharge. Full orchestrs, aud tweive danseuses every night. $4.00 Fo" $2 —ANOTHER SPENDID 7 OCTAVR Piano. inlaid with pearl, pearl keys, mouldings, es lyre 4 a! Mergen poy & T octave Wallace & So. piano, ‘cole at W Greene street. te i "A.B. LINCOLN. YOUNG LADY, POSSEASING A PURE SOPRANO voice, would like an engagement in the choir of an Kpia- opal church, in this city ¢ well acquainted with the service.” Address Soprano otkee, Spring sireet, Ney CH@ICE STOCK OF PIANOS AND MELODRONS of Jacob Chicker- ith's prize malo- meio- pine Pianos and nirchased. Away. rates. Rent allowed if M. KANOUSK, No. 435 RG, WRIGHT'S DANCING ACADEMY, 60 BROAD. aud and last quarter of this geaagn will ry Days—Ladves, Tuesday and eada deons 10 reut at very low and Priday even- nis evening class on Wednesday. TANOS AND MELODRONS—NEW AND SECOND hand, best Boston and New York makes, at astonishingly bow prices m_for consh, during this month. Waters’ large i emtalogue Music at half price, at the great pres and music agency of HORACE WAFERS, 3 Hrad- way SPLENDID ROSEWOOD PIANO ©) claes maker and warranted, been needa Py nig order, with « fine brilliant tone and ; Will be sold ata great bargain. Inquire PLENDID PIANOS—SWERET AND POWERFUL TONS, SP ebiones throughout im the moat work: iar ae well as ornamented: are offered for eale low, TLSENG & LOWSON, at their totory, 224 Kast sireet, betweem First and Second avenues. They are worthy the atlention of agenta, Also, two good ancond vianoe ANTED—A FIRST RAVE SOPRANO, TO SING IN a eR princely ya = ; iia city. a= but good readers nm Ely on Saturda: jac ne Deena Wes ita, = ree: Seanad ost INTH ANNUAL BALL OF MANATIAN'S CORNET Hand, at the Chinese Assembly Rooma, on Monday even- lng. February Tickets, $1—to be bad at the nar ters of the Band, 270 Bowery. Military gentlemen are re- quested to appear in uniform. NEWSPAPERS. ALIPORNIA NEWSPAPERS.—AGENT FOR ALL THR Principal papers in California and Oregon. Subserip- Advertisements ae | on tions received at office prices. the moat rensonable terms, Single copies for sale by FREKS, California news agent, 18 Ann street, N. ¥. RGARS IN GREAT VARIETY OF vena, domestic and German, from $4 to era seeking for bargains are La - . mad: oe Bh. B.—Cash advances made on SO oT etRKA, 17 Broadway VANCES MADE ON CHOICE 88 AIL kinds of JOUN A. MULLEN, 188 Pearl street, near Wall, UALITY.—HA per M. o . Poe stook, GQPGARE CaS SAD’ © gare in large or amall lots. in bond, of duty paid DENTISTRY, MNTISTRY.—TERTH EXTRACTED IN TEN RECONDS, D without (be slightest pain, by my new and original pro- conn—not freezing. This admirable system is practiced by me only, Reference given if required. DR. K. G. DURKIN, 433 Cant street, near Variok, URNITURE.—THR SUBSCRIBER WISHES TO PUR- chase w quantity of second hand furniture and carpela Any party wishing to decline housekeeping can find a cael customer for thetr furniture by addressing a note to A. Bey Herald office, stating where it may be seen. Rraeres AND PRINTING HALF PRICE.—WED- ding, st home, vRiting, addrese and autggraph carts, wedding station ¥. ae. siners carta, billheads, o checks, &c..at KELLY'S, &7 Fulton street, New York. wale, 100 9 raved plates of American and foreign scenery, portry ae.