The New York Herald Newspaper, May 7, 1858, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD. EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. GFFIOE K. W. CORNER OF FULTON AND NASSAU STS. omaha advance ie-—-<:-— worn, or BS pet cornens the Baerram Blok Si por anne 8 |, oF $3 per annum; roan P ‘pert "Britain, or $6 (0 amy part a7 the Grntinent, both THE AMILY KERALD, every Waincaday, a fowr conts por OLUNTANT OORRRSPONDENCE, somiaining important mews, solicitad from any quarter of the orld. ‘be lihe Pally paid for, SA-OUR Funan COKMESPONDENTS ane Pan- ‘Mequesrap ro Saat 44 Lerraus ane Paomsgns NO NOTICE taken of anonymows communications. ‘We do not ADVERTISEMENTS renewed every day; advertisements én- én the Werxiy HERALD, For Ay Rees and tn the as PRINTING crenaad with neatnass, cheapness ond des eee Wolume SKMIE........0 cess seeeceeseesel@e 296 ~AMUSKMENTS THIS EVENING, ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth st—Gaard Concent —Musagp, FORMES AND OTHER DisTincUisHED ARtioTS. NIBLO'S GARDEN, Broadway—Soupige ror Lovs— ‘Tiowt Rore Peats—Gueex Monster. BOWSERY THEATRE Bowery—Dovciss—K ats amine Asp Perecomo—MerawtToruiLes—State Sacants. BURTON'S THEATRE, Kuve Hever [V.—Onsin. WALLACK’S THRATRE, Srosdwav—Tux Love Kxor— Brune amp AutuMs—Boors a7 THE SWAN. LAURA KXANE'® THEATRE, Brordway—Busancus or Beanpr wire. BARNUM'S AMERICAN MUSEOM, Broadway—Afici —Wonas—inien Assueanor anv YaNaxx Movasty. kag—Buins oF ax Rvenive. WOOD'S BUTLDINGS, 561 aud 643 Broadway~ Ersiorias Boras, Dascus, 40.—Tus Sixice Rips. MEOCHANTIOS' HALL, 472 Broadway—Buyarv’s Minsyams Necro Bonus amp Bumiesgur -Stanp tue Stokm. 444 BROADWAY.—Marr. Pam's Campuet. MiveTesia— Brmortas Mevopiz- any Danons—Datcey's Daman. ROO Bren New Work, Friday, May 7, 1858, The News." In the Senate on Wednesday Mr. Bayard reported that the majority of the Judiciary Committee could mot agree upon the terms of a General Bankrupt law, and asked that the commit‘ee be discharged from further consideration of the subject. Mr. ‘Toombs’ bill was then presented as the report of the minority, and as an act of courtesy its title was read. The bill is printed in our report of the Con- greasional proceedings. Mr. Toombs yesterday asked to be excused from further service on the Judiciary Committee, and his request was com- plied with. Aftera speech yesterday from Mr. Ham- lin, in opposition to the bill repealing the fish- ing bounties, the Senate held an executive Bession and adjourned. The House passed the bill making appropriations for the legislative, executive fand judiciary expenses of the government. The foint resolution recommending the abrogation of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty was discussed, and ordered to be engrossed by a vote of 97 against 86, but final ac- fion was not taken. The chairman of the Wilkin- Bon’s (or Willett’s) Point Investigating Committee Dffered a resolution, which was adopted, that the Bpeaker cause the arrest of kobert W. Latham, who has failed to appear and give evidence before the committee. The bill for the admission of Minnesota ‘was debated till the adjournment. The mails of the Europa reached this city from Boston last evening. The letter from our Paris cor- respondent and extracts from our London files, pub- lished to-day, will be found very interesting. The Democratic General Committee met last night ft Tammany Hall, and at the instance of George Purser passed a series of resolutions felicitating the democracy on the settlement of the Kansaa question by the passage of Mr. English’s compromise. The members of Congress from this city who voted for the bill were endorsed, and the dissentant, Mr. Clark, Was censured. The rest of the business was routine. At a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce yes ferday a new board of officers was elected, as fol Jows:—Pelatiah Perit, President; Royal Phelps and A. A. Lowe, Vice Presidents; E. C. Bogert, Secre- tary; A. E. Silliman, Treasurer; and H. J. Bogert, Chairman of Arbitration Committee. A report of the committee on the revision of the revenue laws npproving of the code recently submitted to Con frreas by the Hon. John Cochrane, was read and adopted, and a vote of thanks to Mr. Cochrane was passed unanimously. A report and draft of a bill to diminish the number of collisions at sea was pre fented and accepted. The Committee on Location reported that the new rooms of the Chamber would be ready for occupancy by the close of the present mnonth. The question of adopting Rogers’ code of ‘Ynarine signals was referred to a special committee. Messrs, Winton, Phelps and Babcock were appoint- ed a committee to consider the subject of a General Bankrupt law. The Board of Aldermen met last evening. An important report was presented by the joint Com mittee on Accounts. The document is given in our report of the proceedings, and some comments on ta contents may be found in the editorial columns The Mayor sent in a communication stating that the Buspeusion of the late Street Commissioner was pre- fented to them on a former occasion solely with & view to his removal; with the same view the charges against him were sent before the Grand Jury, but before that body had taken any action in the matter the Street Commissioner had resigned The Mayor communicated this fact to the (rand Jury, as the charter provides that the penalty of a conviction shall be mere deprivation of offive, fod incapacity to fill any office except an elective one, under the city charter. The Mayor recom mends that the parties implicated in frauds in the Street Commismioner’s department should he pro ceeded against by the Corporation Counsel. John Hi. Chambers, Deputy Clerk of the Board, for many years, (except for a brief interregnum.) sent in his resignation of that office. Mr. Chambers was yester. @ay dully installed Deputy Collector of Assessments, Charles Curtiss and John N. Haywood becoming his wureties for $10,000. Me. Valentine, the clerk, who has the power of the appointment of his deputy, has given the office to Captain Tuomey, one of the ja ior clerks. A resolution was presented the city railroads to keep in repair the pavemont throvgh which their cars run, and suggesting that ibe companies should pay a license for each car. The Board of Councilmen transacted a large @mount of rovtine business last evening. The Mayor submitted a letter received from Hon. dohn P. Brown, representative of the United Biates government ai Constantinople, together with a copy of a communication from the Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, expres pive of the gratification which the hospitality of the Common Council to Mobammed Pacha on his Inte visit afforded the Sublime Porte ‘The Mayor intimated that every facility given to his Excelleucy in acquiring information with re Rpect to our resources while in the United States ‘will probably lead to an increase of our commercial fotercourse with Turkey. The Committee on Railroads of the Board of Aldermen met yesterday, and heard Isaac L. Platt peak in reference to the Ninth Avenue Railroad, which be argued has no legalexistence. Noone was Present on bebalf of the railroad company. Baily Myers replied to some statements contained in e petition before the Common Council, asking that the Bixth Avenue Railroad Company be compelled to yun their cars further up town than they do at pre- pent. There was no one present to answer what he paid, and the commii'ee finally adjourned without faking any action The West Washington Market men held another meeting yesterday afternoon. The committee re. posted that the city authorities fully sustained them fin resisting the BtMe lessees, and over four hundred of the dealers have organized, resolving to be guided by the committee. Both parties have employed counsel, and the lawyers will have a lively time. The examination in the case of Faller, charged Pie forging o dealt of $5,000 on the Geucral Post Office Department, was continued yesterday, and some further evidence elicited as to the identity of the draft. The twenty fifth anniversary meeting of the Mag- dalen Society was held yesterday in the Institution in Eighty-eighth street. The receipts for the past year amounted to $2,925 98, and the expenditures ex. ceeded that sum by $200. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. Mr. Carpenter, Rev. Mr. Graham, Rev. Mr. Scudder, and other gentlemen. The collection amounted to a handsome sum. In the Court of General Sessions yesterday Patrick McDonnell pleaded guilty to an attempt at grand larceny, and was sent to the penitentiary for six months. George C. Abrahams, alias Carle Gurmusia: pleaded guilty to stealing a gold watch and chain, and was remanded for sentence. Pamaza Cox, an intelligent colored woman, jointly indicted with three of her children, was placed on trial, charged with arson in the third degree, having, as is alleged, set fire to her house in Twenty-eighth street on the 5th of December, with intent to defraud the Good- hue Fire Insurance Company. The trial will be re- umed this morning. The cotton market was stoady yestorday, with sales of edout 3,00 pales, closing on the basi« of about 123(c. for middling uplands. The flour market manifested less spirit and activity, while inforior grados were easier. Good common brands wore rather stiffer. Canadian was heavy and sales moderate, Mixed brands of South ern were heavy and inclined to droop, while extra or higher grades were uuchavged. Wheat was iower, but moro active at the decline. Corn was iu better supply, and closed at rather lower rates. Pork opsued dull, but ralliod and closed firm, with in. creased sales, closing at $18 12% a $18 25 for mess, and at $14 80a $15 for prime. Lard and other provisions were steady and without change of moment in Prices, Sugars displayed increased activity, while prices continued quite steady. The sales cmbraced about 1,800 bhds, Cuba and Porto Rico, at rates given in an- other column. The sales of coffee were limited; small lota of Rio were sold at 10c. 8 114c., and 200 mats of Java at 18c., with Maracaibo at 11%c. Freights were again firmer; flour was taken for Liverpool at 2s. 6d.; wheat, by packet lst June, part in bulk at 8d., and part in bags at highor rates; with cotton at 8 16d., and cheess at 268. To London, flour was taken at 2s. 6d. To Glas gow, flour was engaged at 28. €d., roain at 3s., and qaer- citron bark at 30s. Our Foreign Relations—Does Mr. Clingman Speak by Aathority? Mr. Clingman, Chairman of the House Com- mittee on Foreign Affairs, has delivered him- self of a speech in that capacity, embracing his views upon the Walker filibusters, Central American affairs, St. Domingo, Cuba, the Os- tend manifesto, the African slave trade, the English traffic in Asiatic coolies,and the new French tradein African apprentices. This is a comprehensive field to be covered in a single specch under the one-hour rale, but it appears that Mr. Clingman found no difficulty in ac- complishing the feat. The degree of impor- tance to be attached to his observations, how- ever, depends very much upon the character which he played intheir delivery. If we may consider him in this case as the official repre- sentative of the administration, or of the com- mittee, his views are of the highest moment; but ifhe simply uttered the opinions of Mr. Clingman, as a radical Southern democratic politician, they are of comparatively little con- sequence, one way or the other. What says thislearned chairman on foreign affairs upon the several eubjects indicat- ed? He contends that the seizure of the Walker filibusters by Commodore Paulding was an illegal proceeding; but he pro- poses to let that matter drop, upon the prin- ciple, we suppose, that it is one of those things which, being done, cannot be undone. This is sufficiently near the special message of the Pre- sident upon the subject to answer the purpose, although we should have preferred something more explicit from Mr. Clingman concerning the impregnable views of the President on fili- bustering, as measured by the rules of inter- national good faith and public morality. Upon the Caes-Yrisarri treaty Mr. Clingman, we apprebend, speaks rather the sympathies of a Southern propagandist of the Gen. Walker school than the views of the administration. He holds that we ought to exercise eur influence over Nicaragua to secure the right of way, and he hopes that the treaty making power of the United States will not allow any regulation to be made by which our interests will be damaged. It was stated, he said, that a steamship company of New York bas, under the late arrangements entered into, secured the sole right to carry passengers by the Nicaragua Transit route, and that Yrisarri has issued @ proclamation that Transit passengers shall travel by no other line. And then Mr. Clingman asks, somewhat indignantly, “Can any such restrictions be placed on American citizens’ and are they to submit to an enormous monopoly, granted by the gov- ernment of « country containing not more than halfa million of people, ond they mostly ne- grocs and Indians?” Now these, we think, are very silly questions, especially when put forward by the Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. We can hardly account for the apparent ignorance of Mr. Clingman on this subject. Considering his official position on this committee—usually ac- cepted on all hands as the official exponent of the ad ninistration—it was his duty, if he wished derstood as representing the adminis- to hold a preliminary talk or two with the Sccretary of State apon this Yrivarri trea- ty. Had he done so, we have no doubt that General Cass would have informed him that the treaty was made with Senor Yriearri as the recognized representative at Washing- ton of a sovereign and independent State; and that, in thas recognizing the indepen- dence and sovereignty of Nicaragua, our gov- ernment could not assume any powers of jurisdiction over those local matters which are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the local government of Nicaragua. Thus informed, we presume that Mr. Clingman would have discovered that the limitations of interna tional law in this case are very clear, and that the large proportion of Indians and negroes entering Into the population of Nicaragua have no more to do with the merits of the question than Billy Bowlegs or the negroes of North Carolina. Thus, on the subject of the Cass-Yrisarri treaty we may safely aseert that Mr. Clingman hae spoken neither fer the administration nor in accordance with the first principles of diplo- macy or common sense, His views and objec. tions are simply those of a political sympa- thizer with the Nicaraguan filibusters and their lobby confederates, and are wholly incompati- ble with his position as Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. It is a position which should never be degraded to the filibus- tring and factious notions of the mere indi- vidual politician. But throughout this remark- able speech of the gentleman from North Caro lina thé same filibustering proclivities, more or ‘less sharply defined, may be detected. Reduced to a full and precise explanation, the foreign policy of Mr. Clingman would pro- bably turn out to be some such “manifest desti- by” programme as thise:—The reestablishment to ve tras NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1868, | of the Walker government over Nicaragua, the military seizure and occupation cf the island of Cuba, a protectorate over St. Domingo, the ex- pulsion of Fenstin Soulouque frem Hayti, and the re-establishment of the Africim slave trade. At al events, notwithstanding the mysterious reports from Washington by telegraph that the views of Mr. Clingman upon our foreign wffairs are “semi-official,” it is only necessary to refer to the State papers of the administration to discover that he bas spoken not only without authority, but in open violence to the line of policy indicated, the principles avowed and the measures adopted by the administration con- cerning our foreign affairs, At this crisis, nota factious filibuster, but cool and clear headed statesman is the on'y man competent, in either House of Congress to reflect the views and purposes of the adminis- tration upon the several important subjects so loosely and flippantly discussed by Mr. Ciing- man. Let him not forget this when he next essays to place himself before Congress, the country and the world as the ‘ semi-official” mouthpiece of the administration. Otherwise, though he may do but little misobief at home, he may seriously embarrass, here and there, the harmonious prosecution of our international reciprocities with foreign States. Above all, Mr. Clingman, and every other member of Congress who wishes to be identified with the administration, should bear in mind that the re- suscitation of the Walker filibusters and their Jawless schemes forms no part of the foreign policy of Mr. Buchanan. Rerort or rue Jour Committee on Ac- counts.—The joint Committee on Accounts of the boards of Aldermen and Councilmen, ap- pointed by @ resolution of February 12, 1858, made their first report yesterday, and we pub- lish it in full in our celumne this morning. Prepared as the public have been by the re- cent developements of fraud in the Comptroll- er’s and Street Commissioner's departments to learn that the city id miserably governed, and the taxpayers cruelly plundered, this report of the way in which the city’s affairs are managed will appal them. The joint committee, when they entered upon their duties, found that they hadan Augean stable to cleanse. They found the books and accounts of all the departments almost as worthless in unravelling the systems adopted as a mass of old rubbish. The books of the Finance department, and those of the stock clerk, showed a difference in the amount of stocks issued in 1857 of $931,935. The Comp- troller’s chief bookkeeper, in his examination, swore that he could not tell from his ledger the amount of etock issued, nor did he know for what specific purpose all the bonds were issued at all, Itis no wonder, then, that the report condemns the loose manner in which Mr. Flagg does business, and earnestly recommends a prompt and radical reorganization of the Finance department. The conduct of every single bureau is found to be fraught with irregularities and frauds. The books and accounts regarding the opening, widening and extending of streets are 80 full of erasures and alterations—the original contracts and cupies differ so materis'ly in the figures, and so many necessary papers gone— that the committee altogether have been unable to tell how the accounts stand at all in many instances; and where they have come to any conclusion, the result shows the most frightful cases of over eetimates of surveyors, over- charges for work not performed, and fat jobs never ordered—for ail of which the unfortunate taxpayers have been heavily mulcted. In one case alone—regulating Second avenue—over $35,000 wae paid on contracts never authorized at all; while many other contracts were so loosely drawn that they might have amounted toa million dollars if the contractor wished, Such a system of doing business was never heard of before. The committee find that there are six millions of assessments, and three millions of taxes put down as not collected. How much of these sums has been actually collected and put in the pockets of the collectors, they will never be able to tell from the means at their disposal; but they will attempt to get some clue by publishing the names of the parties entered as not paid, in the hope that these indi- viduals will take some steps to remove the liens which are on their property. The committee are only commencing their labors. It will probably take a year to com- plete it, and even then it is doubtful whether any good will come out of it. This system of fraud and mismanagement has been going on for twenty years; but since Mr. Flagg has been at the head of the Finance department, it has reached a fearful point. If the joint committee succeed in radically reforming this department, and turning out ail the employés, as they re- commend, they will be doing something for the city. The committee, we understand, intend to report more frequently in future, and go more into detail. The report we publish to-day, though lengthy, will repay perusal. It is a nice history of the government of the worst governed city in the world) We invite the attention of our readers to it. Meerixe or tHE Mayor asp Heaps or De rartwents.—Mayor Tiemann summoned a coun- cil of the heads of the city departments at his private office yesterday, for the alleged purpose of consulting together as to how the abomi- nably corrupt system of governing the city now in use may be reformed. There were preseat besides his Honor, City Inspector Morton, Street Commissioner Cooper, Comptroller Flagg and Myndert Van Schaick, President of the Cro- ton Department; the Corporation Counsel being absent. The session lasted about half an hour, and no details were entered upon and no reporter admitted. It was agreed that a elmilar meeting should be held every Wednesday in future, in order to talk over the affairs of their several departments, put their heads together, compare notes, and devise various plans whereby harmony of action may be preserved in the different branches of the city government. Whether these cogitations will result ia improving the present method of governing us, or whether they will merely enable these gentlemen to study each other's character, find out the weak points, and thus facilitate them in dodging each other and evading their several responsibilities, time will tell. There is no doubt that the idea of frequent consultation is a very good one, di- vided as the city government is into so many independent departments, provided the iaten tion be good. These gentlemen have the power, if they choose to work @ reformation. They hold the deetinies of the metropolis in the bollow of their hands or in their breeches pock- eta, Here ie an opportunity now to make a be- ginning. We hope, but very much doubt, that they will turn it to some account. ‘The T:act Sgelety’s DiMoulties. The American Tract Society is one of the oldes', richest and most influential religious io- stitutions in the Uo ted States, Its operations extend throughout the whole length and breadth of the Jand. The business of the Society is the printing and distribution of religious tracts, The distributi-n is made chiefly through col porteurs, and the expense of this one branch of the operations of the Society is not less than one bunéred thousand dollars per annum. The superintendence of the Society’s publications is confided to a publishing committee of five reve- rend doctors, who decide finally as to what medicine is the best for the souls of the heathea at home ard abroad. Now, it happens that a large proportion of the tracts are distributed among the brethren in the Sonthern States of this Union, and that these brethren hold opinions precisely dissimilar to the brethren of the North upon the question of slavery. Tre Publishing Committee has endeavored to steer clear of the vexed question altogether, aad, in so doing has offended the radical factions on both sides. During the heat of the last Preei- dential contest religion and polities were pretty well mixed up at the North, and it was thea that the committee became involved in the diili- culties which were only temporarily adjusted after a lengthened contest at the anniversary meeting of the Society in 1857. The basis of that temporary settlement was a vote by which the action of the Publishing Committee— omitting any reference to the slavery ques tion from the issues of the Society—was sus- tained. But thie truce was only a temporary one. Dieaffection still existed among tbe ultra abolition faction that is represented by the /n- dependent, and the Publishing Committee deemed it expedient to issue a rather elaborate and not over lucid defence of its course. This action has thrown the whole question open to the re- ligious press, and it forms a prominent topic in their columns. It is claimed by the con- servative Observer and Christian Intelligencer that the Independent party is a faction of insurrectionists and revolutionists; that its design is to make the Tract Society “the in- strument of discord and disunion ;” that if the revelutionists succeed in displacing the present Publishing Committee, the society “must be- come a sectional, sectarian, one idea institu- tion.”’ The Independent, on the other hand, is not sparing of its denunciation of its Chris- tian brethren. It openly charges them with deserting the worship of God for that of Mam- moa. The committee is charged with pursuing a ‘‘temporizing, vacillating and dishonorable policy ;” and it is declared that the motto of the committee is, “Only buy our tracts and you may have your choice of sins.”’ The annual meeting and election of officers take place on Wednesday next; and the regu lar political wirepulling system has been iuiti- tiated by the Independent party, through a secret circular calling for a private caucus of the op- position two days before the meeting, to devise plans by which the society may be relieved from its present “cr'tical position.” Here is the circular :— PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL. New Yorx, April 16, 1858. ‘Deak Sin—The present critical position of the American ‘Tract Society, in comsequence of the attituge assumed by the Executive Committee upoa the subject of slavory, cal 8 upon the true friends the society for conference and deliberatwn. You are, therefore, invited to be present at the Mercantile Library Building, in New York, Clinton Hali, Astor place, room No. 6, second tloor, ou Monday, May 10, at 73; o'clock, and to bring with you any friend or friends whom you may select. Yours, respectfully. This is a very pretty quarre) as it stands; bat we are sorry to see that our religious cotempo raries do not carry it on in that spirit of meek ness and Christian charity which shouid distin- guish them above ali others. We are not as- tonished to find the 7ri/nne calling its opponent: bad names—nothing better cam be expected from such a source ; but we really looked for something better from the pious Obserrer and the staid Intelligencer. Perhaps there may be something in the insinuation of the Independent as to the funds. The society has receiced and spent, in thirty years, about five millions «7 tol lars; and the present breeze may so far clear the atmosphere as to let the public know ex- actly what has been done with the money. In the end we should not be surprised to see the society split upon the same rook where the Methodist book concern foundered; but for the present the Independent is probably right in say- ing that as long as the South buys the tracts the brethren “may have their choice of sins.” Tuk Mayor ann Tue Gamating Dexs—On- stavctions TO Rerorm.—Great complaints are made against the police for inefficiency, and no doubt in many cases these complaints are well! founded. The fact must not, however, blind us to the causes to which this laxity of discipline is but too often to be attributed. It is but lit. tle use, for instance, that policemen should in- dividually exhibit activity when their efforts, so far from meeting approval, are certain to bring upon them the censure of their superiors. The circumstances attending the descent of the Mayor's squad on the gambling houses on Tues- day night show how difficult itis fora policeman to p.cform his duty with any degree of satisfac- tion. After forcing their way into, and arresting a number of the professional gamblers assem- bled in these haunts of vice, the whole proceed- ing was defeated by the interference of a Police Justice and a Police Commissioner, who, without any examination, ordered the release of a num- ber of the delinquents. It is to the credit of one of the police captains that he resisted as loug as he could this wholesale disposal of cases which should have been subjected to the forms of a preliminary inquiry. It is .»vious that the ex- ertions made by the Mayor to break up all these gambling haunts will be attended with but little success if they are to be neutralized by the authority of officials who are influenced by their personal sympathies. Police Justices and Aldermen should be cautious how they interpose hastily in cases which are under the imm: diate supervision of the chief magistrate, and for the proper disposal of which he is re- sponsible. The Police Commissioners have no magisterial power at all to dismiss a complaint of this character. Under the ninth section of the Metropolitan Police act they are empower- ed to instruct the General Superintendent to enter, and, if necessary, to force his way inio gaming houses, and to arrest the parties found assembled there; but this done, the act directs that the delinquents shall be brought before a magistrate and dealt with according to the usual forme of law. In the recent proceedings these forms seem to have been officiously and erroneously interpreted by a Police Justice, and altogether dispensed with by one of the Police Commissioners. Whatever may be the motives that have iufluenced these functionaries, the re- sult is that the parties arrested have escaped punishment, and that the law has been rendered completely nugatory. Under such gircum- Cente ee a a a ea enna stances, it is not of course to be expected that the Mayor’s crusade against the gambling houses will be prosecuted with any degree of vigor. It is only success that can give heart to proceedings which are attended with a certain degree of unpopularity amongst an influential class of voters, and if the police authorities throw a damper upon them, it is evident that the efforts of no single individual, no matter how well intentioned, can succced in extirpating nuisances thus carefully fostered. Tux Trovuste Anout WasiincTon Market.— Another beautiful example of the mischief: accruing from Albany interference with the government of this city is to be seen in the late auction of the State authorities in leasing to two individuals that portion of Washington market lying between Dey and Vesey streota, Weet street and the North river, which is now causing so much trouble among the market men, and will no doubt involve the city in heavy law expenses, This land was filled in by the city at a great expense, some years ago, and hassince then been rented out by the City In- spector, and the rents regularly collected by bis clerk. The income from the property— which is leased for docks and piers as well as for merket purposes—has not been far short of $60,000 a year, yet the State has leased the whole of it for the ensuing year to these two parties for $5,000. Our Albany correspendent’ gives the view of the question entertained at the State capital. It is suggested that the Corporation should not contest their claim, but should wait patiently until the next session of the Legislature, when, it is said, the title will certainly be granted to them, as this pew lease was made merely to test the question of title as between the State and the city. Mean- time the lessees would of course pocket the difference between $5,000 and $60,000—a nice sum to make out of one job. No matter in which party the title properly vests, this isa corrupt srrangement, and we hope the Corporation will not acquiesce in it, but will defend their alleged rights stoutly, and test the question in that way. It is a serious inconvenience to the dealers in the market to be circumstanced as they are now between the claims of the new lessees, who insist op making them take out leases from themselves, and those of the City Inspector, who demands his weekly rents. The market men have, how- ever, resolved to consider the Corporation title good, and to pay their rents as formerly until the dispute is settled by the courts. It appears that the Mayor and Corporation Counsel promise to defend the title of the city, and we hope they will do so promptly, and let us have an understanding as to how the matter lies. The property is worth a million dollars at least, covering as it does ninety-two city lots; and after all the money which has been expended upon it by our taxpayers, it should not be allowed to pass out of the hands of the city ifa legal title can be established. The mode in which this lease was granted to two partics by the State confirms the suspicion that there is corruption at the bottom of it. Why was the propcriy not advertised to be let by contract, cither in lotsor in bulk, so that every one would have a chance to compete for it? Instead of that, no one heard a word about it until the market men got notice all at once to take out new leases from these two gentle- man. It looks bad. Scsime Impcpence or tax New York Row- pres.—It will be remembered that a few nights ago some of the oyster house critics, backed up by a number of rowdies from California and this city, wert to the Academy of Music with the avowed object of creating a riot. Through the energy and promptitude of Judge Russell, one of the principal magistrates—to whom in- formation of an intended emeute had been com- municated—the projected riot was prevented. The ringleaders were arrested by the officers "pecially detailed for the purpose, and were committed to the siation house, from which confinement they were illegally lib- erated by the Recorder, whose powers are only. co-ordinate with, not superior to those ofthe City Judge. But this is the usval course of criminal jurisprudence in this city. Where one magistrate is found equal to his duty another falls short of it. The rowdies, encouraged by this state of things, have grown more bold than ever, and we see that they now propose to have Judge Russell impeached for simply doing his duty and frustrating their in- tentions to create a riot. Not satisfied with ruling the city, those fellows absolutely have the effrontery to demand the removal of the only magistrate who has the firmness to do his duty. If this last piece of impudence does not surpass anything that has ever yet occurred anywhere, we have yet to learn its parallel. It out-Herod’s Herod, and pute all the previous feats of rowdyism to the blush. A Geverat Barxecrr Law.—Read the bill of Mr. Senator Toombs for the establishment of a uniform «stem of bankruptcy, which will be found in another part of this paper. It will be seen that this bill covers the comprehensive system which we have indicated heretofore; and that more closely than any other measure ever projected in Congrees, it touches the near- est and most important temporal interests of all sections and classes of the American people. An act of this sort, in its beneficial effect, would be felt by every individual in the United States; but the misfortune is that the bill in question covers so large a field for debate that it will probably require several months of dis- cussion, when taken up, for a thorough ventila- tion. We may, therefore, abandon ali hopes of any act of this kind at the present session ; but still, should a favorable opening occur, we hope that Mr. Toombs will avail himself of it to explain the several provisions and objects of uis bill. Let him try the pulse of the country, for Congress will thus be materially enlightened upon this most important subject. Rowcosi at Benton’s.—It is announced that Ronconi, the creat baritone, has organized a company, and that he will give three performances of Grand Opera at Bur- ton’s theatre next week. Madame de Ia Grange will bo the prima donna. The namos of the other artista havo not yet been announced Mr. Hackert, who has returned to Now York for brie! visit, appears this evening at Burton's as Falstaff, n Henry 1V."" Just now there is a great dearth of good acting, and every one will be glad to see Mr. Hackott's “Fat Jack,” which is admirable, Mr, Hackett will play only on this evening, Supreme Court Circute. Before Hon. Judge Allen. May 7.—Cyprian L, Tailiant vs. Mortimer De Motte — ‘The defendant isa member of the bar, anf this suit is brought against him for the balance of money recelved by him in a fiductary capacity from « partner of the plain. " settlement accounts between them on dis- solution of Sig ‘tue vem claimed’ is $2,712 84, states Se ee ee En TEENIE IENEINIII teeter THE LATEST ‘NEWS. Our Special Wi espate! THE CONFIRMATION OF JUDGE roan eee MENT—MR. OLINGM&N AND THE PRESIDENT'S FO- BBIGN POLICY—& GOVERNMENT LOAN KEQUIBED — THB ADMISSION OF MINNESOTA, Bro. Wasmvaton, May 6, 1866. Judge Loring, of Massachusetts, was confirmed to-day ‘as Judge of the Court of Claims. The republicans all voted against him. Mr, Wileen, of Massachusetts, opposed his confirmation on the ground of his ‘Want of capacity, which Mr. Wade ridiculed, as he eaid it required no capacity te ' be judge ofa court which was kopt as @ mere orna- mental appendage of the government, Congress paying no respect to its decisions, The prompt manner in which tho Presldont responded to the wishes of the demooratis members in nominating Loring was characteristic, A largo number of postmasters were also nominated, none, however, of importance. Tho nominations wore a referred. It is a mistake to suppose Mr. Clingman represents the views of the administration as regards their foreigu poltay. Mr. Clingman simply represents his own viows, and does not claim any organship. The President has no com- cealments as to his foreign policy, and bis positiva is already piainiy laid down in his mosrages to Congress. The groat falling off in the receipts from revenues will compel the Secrolary of the Treasury to ask Congress either for a law authorizing @ loan or @ further issue ef treasury notes. The impresston now is that a loan will be preferred, as it is supposed it can be obtained #! thro. per cent. ‘There is no foundation in the | ort that the President ia preparing o meseage on the Cubaa question. The Minnesota bill has been postponed till Saturday, when there is no doubt eho will be admitted. ‘THE GENERAL NBWHPAPTR DESPATCH. WaAsiunaton, May 6, 1854. The Prosidont has not yet designated his acceptance ef the two volunteer regiments, nor is it probavle that he will do go until Cougress shall make the necessary eppro- Priation for their support. The estimates are not yut made. This determination of the President bas caused great disappointment to Western mon, who wore lad to believe that the regiments would be accepted as soon as the Deficiency bill passed. The report of the decision of the Supreme Court in case No, 67, viz., the Peoplo’s Ferry Compasy of Boston, claimants of the steamboat Jefferson, va. Joseph Boers et el., contained an error, The decree of the Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York was roversed in- stead of aflirmed as stated. The House Committes on Elections to. day were engaged on the Ohio contested olection case, Mosars. Lamar, ste- venson, Phillips and Boyce voted that Mr. Vallandigham was entitled to the seat, and Messrs. Gilmer, Wiisen, Clarij(Conn ) and Washburn (Me.) voted in favor ef Mr. Campbell retaining hiseat. Mr. Harris, of Tiliuois, voted to vacate the sest and refer the question back to the people. Three reports will accordingly bo made oa Thursday. ‘The American Medica! Convention refused to request the Secretary of the Treasury to reinstate Dr. Bailey as Inepector of Drugs in New York. The city of Louisville is to be the next piace of meeting. The Convention adjeura- ed sine die. They all proceed to Mount Vernon to mor- Tow. THIRTY-FIFTH CONGRHSE FIRST SESSION. Sonate. Wasuinctox, March 6, 1853. ‘The business transacted during the morcing hour waa of an uninteresting nature. ‘THE BANKRUPT BILL. Yesterday Mr. Bayarp, (adm.) of Del., Chairmaa ef the Committee, made a report from the majorit7 of the Judiciary committee, asking to be discharged from tae consideration of the subject of a uniform Bankrupt law, 0 the majority could not agree upon the terme of a bili. Mr. Toons, (adm.) of Ga., thereupon presented a bill as reported by himself and another Souator, forming a minority of the Committee, but the Vice President, Messrs. Green, Iverson, and other Seuators, objected ito this course og unusual. Finally, the bill was received by courtesy, and its title read, Mr. Benjamin presenting it. Tt may or may not have referonce to the above incident, but Mr. Toombs to-day requested to be excused from fur ther service on the Judiciary Committec, Messrs. Clay, Benjamin and others invited him to remain, but he refused to be mollified, and is accordingly ceased from the Com mittee. Anuexed is Mr. Toombs’ bill :— Sxenoy 1 Zane tnes hee or ae Tiouse of Rep- resentatives of the United of America, in Congreas assembied, That there be, and hereby is; established througbout - mg pee & uniform system of bank- Tuptcy, as follows. persons wi or, residing in any State, disirict or territory of the United Staves, ong Gebts which shali not have been created in consequence of a defalcation ag a public officer, or as executor, admin- istrator, guardian or trustee, or while ating in aay other fiduciary capacity, or on account of @ breact of trast ea ageut or factor, who shall by petition s*ttwg forth, to the dest of bis knowledge and belief, a list of bis or their cre- ditérs, their respective places of residence, acd the ‘amount due to each, together with an accurate inventory of his or their property, rights and credits,of every namo, kund and description, and the loostion and situation of each aud every parcel and portion thereof, verified by oath, or, if conscientiously scrupulous of taking an oat, by solemn affirmation, apply to the proper court, as here- ina{ter mentioned, for the benetit of this act, and therein declare themselves to be unabie to meet their debts and engagements, shal! be deemed bankrupts within the pur- ‘view of this act and may be #0 declared accordingly by a decree of such court; all persons, being merchants, or using the trade of merchandise, ai! retailers of morcban- dise, and all bankers, factors, brokers, under writors, ma- rine ineurers, owing debts to the amount of not jess taan two thousand dollars, shal! be liable to become banarepta within the true intent and meaning of this act, and may, upon the petition of one or more of their creditors, te wi they owe debts amounting tn the whole to act leas than five Lundred dollars, to the court, be se declared accordingly, in the fouowing cases, to wit:— Whenever such person, being a merchant, or actually using the trade of merchandwe, or being & retalior of merebaadise, or being a banker, factor, broker, under- writer or marive insurer, shall Gepart (rom the Sta 6, Dis- trict of Territory of which he is an inhabitant, with intest to defraud his creditors; or shal! copceal himself to aroid being arrested; or shall willing!y or (rauduiently procure ing: himself to be arrested, or bis js and chatiels, lands or tenements, to be attached, wed, wequesiered, oF shall romove his goods, chattels preven’ their belag levied ‘upon, or taken in execution, or by otber process; or make acy fraudulent conv ), aaignment, sale, or other transfer of his lands, , goods Or chatieis, credits or evidence of debt: Provided, however, That avy porsoa eo deciarod @ bankrupt, at tho instance of a creditor, may, at his election, by petition to such court within ten deys after its decreo, be entitled to trial by jury before suck court, to ascertain the fact of such bankruptcy; or f such fine sball rpside at a great distance from the place of ding such ccurt, the seid judge, ia his discretion, direct such trial by jury to be had in the couaty of person's residence, in such manner and under suen direc- tions #4 the said court may prescribe and ; and all much decrees passed by such court, and re exe mined, shai! be deemed final and conciusive as to the sub- ject matter thereof, Sec. 2. And be it further enacted, That all future pay ments, securities, Conveyances or transfers of property, Or agreements made or given by any bantrupt, in con- templation of bankruptcy, and the porpose of giving any creditor, endorser, surety or cther person, - pre- ference or priority over the general creditors uch bankrupt, and Ba payments, secarities, oe ny Property, or agreements made or given by euch bankrupt in contemplation of bankruptcy, to any person er persons whatever, not being a bona fide creditor or purchaser, for a valuable consideration, with- out notice, shal! be deemed utterly void, and a fraad upow this act; and the ass under the bankruptey shall be entitled to claim, sue recover and receive ihe same ae = time, in contemplati 7, assignments or prohedese to one creditor over another, ceive a discharge unless the same be assented to by a majority in interest of those of bie creditors who have red: And provided also, That notaing im this act contained shail be construed to annul, destroy, or impair any lawful rights of married women, or minors, or any aliens, mortage, Ct other securitice on property, real or personal, except bills created by original or meane process, which may be valid by the laws of the States, pes which are not inconsistent with the pro- visions of the second and fifth sections of this act. Seo. 3. And be it further enacted, That all the property and rights of » of every name and nature. and real, , OF mixed, of every bankrupt, ex- cept as is hereinafter provided, who shall, by a decree of the T court, be declared to be a bankrapt withrn this act, from the snali, by a mero of law, épso facto, time of auch decree, be deemod to be divested out of such bankrupt, without aay ner act, assignment, or other conveyance wi er; and the same shall be vested, b; v iy foros of = ane in such nani an ey 4 to ume Appointed b; oper court for this purpose, which power ‘of ep tine and removal Such court may exorcise at ite i fand the assignee eo appointed shall be vested with ail the rights, titles, powers, ang authorities to sell, manage, and dispore of the same, to ue for and defend ou and di fully, to vested tm,