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The European edition of the Mimratp, printed in French ‘and English, will be published at ten o’clock in the morn ing. Single copies in wrappers, six cents. Subscriptions and advertisements for any edition of the New Yor« Henavp will be received at the following places in Europe — Lonpos,. ..Samson Low, Son & Co., 47 Ludgate Hill. Emes & Macey, 61 King William street. Panm......Lansing, Baldwin & Co., 8 Place de la Bourse. Starr & ” ‘Haver The contents of the European edition of the Herat will combine the news received by mail and telegraph at the office during the previous week, and up to the hour of publication. A violent rain storm, accompanied with heavy thunder, vivid lightning and a blustering wind, wommenced at Buffalo at about two o'clock yester- day afternoon and travelled as far eastward as Hudson. All telegraph communication with the offices on the New York, Albany and Buffalo line had to be suspended, the lightning preventing the wires from werking. A despatch from Hamburg states that only one passenger was injured by the recent explosion on board the steamship Hammonia—not five as re. Ported by the Arabia. The wounded man is named Miller. He was from Oldenburg and bound to Havana. The investigation into the alleged charge of arson preferred against Ray Tompkins and J. C. Thomp- won for the burning of the Quarantine buildings, was resumed yesterday morning before Jndge Met- calfe, at Stapleton, Staten Island. Interesting medi- cal testimony was given by Drs. Mundy and Ander- son, and the further cross-examination of Dr. Thompson, the Health Officer, was proceeded with. A full report will be found in another column. The case of General Superintendent Tallmadge ‘was yesterday at length brought near its conclu- sion. His counsel, in an elaborate speech of nearly three hours duration, reviewed the testimony with great clearness and deliberation, and forcibly de- duced from it that had the General Superintendent acted otherwise than as he did, in the matter of sending men to Quarantine, he must have violated bis powers and committed an act of gross impra- dence, but by adopting the course he did adopt he not only acted with great consideration but kept judiciously within the limits of his duty. When the counsel's speech was concluded the Commis- Biouers adjourned, reserving their decision until a future day. Recorder Barnard, with a view of preventing the prize fight between Morrissey and the Benecia Boy, has issued « warrant for the apprehension of the Jatter for the purpose of binding him over to keep the peace. The Benecia Boy, however, got wind of the proceedings, and, with his trainer, Aaron Jones, left for parts unknown before the police could serve the warrant. The exact destination of the pair is kept secret, but no doubt they will be next heard from at Canada, which is to be the battle ground in the great fight far the championship of America. The “fancy” were considerably annoyed at the step taken by the Recorder, but rejoiced greatly when they found out that Heenan and his trainer had escaped the clutches of the police and were safe on their way to Ca The autumn regatta of th York Yacht Club took place yesterday. The course run was from off Owl's Head (opposite Quarantine), around the buoy of the Southwest Spit, from thence to and around the floating light tarning around the Spit buoy, and then to a stakeboat on the upper end of the West Bank. The distance was about forty miles. There were sixteen yachts entered for the race, of which but twelve started. The day was a delightful one, with a light southerly wind at the start, which during the afternoon increased to a good sailing breeze. The Rebecca, Manner- sing and Fanny, of the cond and third they will take at least 30,000 tons of this. The following prices rule:—Vacuum clairced first qua- lity, 8a 84; very fine yellow, 7a 74; fine gray, 6a (4; low brown, 44 a 4}. ‘The cotton market was active and firm yesterday, with Sales Of about 6,000 bales, including about 4,600 in tran- sit. Prices were firm on the basis of 1340, for middling uplands, A private despatch, dated the 29th ult, from New Orleans, put down the receipts since September 1 at 95,000 bales, and stated that the crop prospects had im- proved, and sales that day had been about 6,000 bales. ‘This came to a different party from the one noticed yes- terday, and differed from it, except in quoting middling at 12%c., in which they both agreed. Flour was again dull, and prices for most grades rather easier. Wheat was less active, while prices were irregular and unsettled, espe- cially for common grades. Corn was slightly cheaper, while sales were made toa fair extent. Pork was dull, and prices favored purchasers, with sales of mess at $16 75 & $16 85, and prime at $14 75. Sugars were steady, with sales of 500 a 600 hhds. Cuba at rates given in another column. For account of stock we refer to another place. Coffee was firm, with fair sales. For stock in this market October 1 we refer to another place. Freighta were quiet and engagements light. The American Policy for the American Conti, nent Developed—Mr. Buchanan's Settle- ment of the Central American Imbroglio. The comprehensive and categorical despatch of Gen. Cass to Gen. Lamar on the pending questions with Nicaragua, given in the letter of our Leon correspondent in another column, will: be read with great interest at home as well as abroad. It is the broadest and boldest announcement ofan American policy for the American conti- nent that has ever been enunciated, and will command the unhesitating approval of every patriotic citizen. Direct and to the point in its arguments and principles, and without bombast or demagoguism in its treatment of great truths, it will command respect everywhere, and be- come a text book for all future administrations. The absurd theory of “a masterly inactivity” is thrown overboard never to be recovered, and a policy of action is announced that in practice will redound to the honor of the country and the safety of our citizens and their interests in every quarter of the habitable globe. The immediate ion of this despatch was the mendacious declarations of Presidents Martinez and Mora, in their appeal to the Powers of Europe for pro- tection against the filibustering tendencies of the American government; and its tone and tenor will be a lesson, not only to the imbecile governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, but to all the anarchical and semi-anarchical com- munities of this continent. Four great and comprehensive principles are announced as the corner stones of the foreign policy of Mr. Buchanan’s administration in Ame- can questions, and they should stand as firmly asthe rock of ages. These are: first, that the routes of transit across the American Isthmus must be open and free to the commerce of the whole world; second, that no European protec- torates shall be established in the anarehical nations of this continent; third, that the lives and interests of American citizens abroad must and shall be protected; and fourth, that the executive decrees of ephemeral Presidents in the Spanish-American States will not be recog- nized as law when they conflict with the le- gally acquired rights of American citi- zens. Coupled with these great princi- ples is the significant announcement by General Cass that this government is determined to put astop to the abuse of weakness which has so long characterized the course of the ever chang- ing rulers in the Spanish American republics; and that if those countries cannot maintain governments that will recognise and abide by their obligations under the law of nations, the American people and the American government will take the doing of justice to their citizens into their own hands. The justice, grandeur and boldness of the principles here announced by Mr. Buchanan will form an era in our foreign relations, and com- mend the American policy to the approval of the whole world. Nothing could be more com- prehensive or more direct than the language of General Case's despatch to General Lamar. And while we have this clear exposition of principles on one side, we have the evidences of energetic action on another. The preparations for the expedition to Paraguay are an earnest proof of the determination of the administration to act up to the spirit and energy of its words. Our ships of war have also been ordered to the ports of Nicaragua, to show to the foolish rulers of that republic that our questions with her are to be removed from the stagnant pool of diplo- matie correspondence and ventilated in the fresh breezes of life and action. The lessons this document teaches to Nicara- gua ond Costa Rica are equally applicable to Mexico and many other of the Spanish-American republics, and their rulers would do well to take heed of them. There is a complement of this great American policy which the country hopes to see worked out with equal justice and boldness by Mr. Buchanan. The Cuban question haw been as great a dilemma to our public men have those of our relations with the Spanish- American *. Let Mr. Buchanan take hold of this as he has taken hold of those. The poli- cy of “a masterly inactivity ” is a humbug, and snch similies as that “the pear will fall when it is ripe” are fallacious. Fraite rot upon the tree when not picked, and no policy advances except ax it is worked out by the hearts and hands of Mr. Buchanan has shown that he was equal men. | to the eolution of the Spanish-American enigma, classes, respectively, won the race, and the prizes | will probably be awarded to-day. Several witnesses were examined by the Coroner yesterday with reference to the Stephens case, but pothing of importance was elicited. The investi- gation will be resumed to-day, when it is supposed that the chemists will make a report of the result of their analysis of the stomach of the deceased wife The eeventy-fifth annual diocesan convention and the developement of an American policy for America. He can also cut the Gordian knot of the Cuba question Tue Location or Quarnantine.—We continue | to receive communications on the subject of the of the Protestant Episcopal Church of New York | commenced its session in this city on Wednesday Jast, and adjourned last evening. A report of the proceedings may be found in to-day's Herat. The trial of Ethridge M. Fish, charged with Breon, Was commenced before Jadge Ogden, at the Court of Oyer and Terminer, at Paterson, N. J yesterday. The case is one of great interest, and a Jarge number of spect: * wae present to witness the proceedings. Fish was in Court with his coun pel. A report of the testimony will be found elsewhere. The case will, it is thought, occupy several days. We have files from Mauritins to the’ 10th of August. The Port Louis Gazette of that day hins the following summary:—The last sugar crop js closed; 109,000 tons against 111,000 last year Large purchases and shipments of sugar to Austra fia. A large number of immigrants have arrived from Calcutta and Madras during the past month. The revenue of the first six months shows a surplus over the expenditure of £22,000. Shipping abun Gant, freights low, marine establishments active, importations large, » good supply of rice on hand ‘The present cro Ray 120,000 ton fook 24,000 tone of the Y war will rea Aus py we must es but ae the | advantage of Sandy Hook, location of the new Quarantine establishment The propositions are as various as are the writers. No two agree in recommending the same locality or the adoption of the same plan. One of our correspondents is eloquent in pointing out the at Horse Shoe which, he says, forms a harbor of refuge into which vesecle habitually run to escape the fury of the northeast storms: and he thinks that* the State of Camden and Amboy could be in- duced to enter into a mutually advangageous ar- rangement as to the establishment of a Quaran- tine at that point. Another correspondent thinks that the shoal marked on the charts as the Dry Romer, lying two and a balf miles north of Sandy Hook, possesses the most advantages—the only drawback being that it would require a filling to the height of twelve feet to keep the sea from washing over it. But neither likes the idea of floating hospitals. It would be useless, however, to repeat or ac- cumulete arguments in favor of this or that plan or location, We presume that whatever arrange- ment will allow of most money being made out of it will be finally adopted: and therefore ali attempts to enlighten the minds of the Commis- v only #o many repetitions of the folly € pearl: before ewing bay Tux Cumese Trxatizs.—In another column | ‘Thus it seems that democratic harmony is not will be found an interesting letter from a cor- | monopolized by the brethren of Tammany Hall; respondent on board one of the vessels of the American squadron stationed off the mouth of the Pei-Ho river. It gives a clear and connected narrative of the proceedings of the allies and of the American and Russian envoys, from the sail- ing of the expedition down to the execution of the different treaties. From the facts detailed it will be seen that the suspicions entertained of the Russians having the lion’s share in the con- cessions extorted from the Imperial government at Pekin are in a measure confirmed. There ap- peared to exist a perfect understanding between Count Poutiatin and the Imperial Commission- ers throughout the whole of the negotiations; and from the terms of the Russian treaty being kept secret, our correspondent infers that they are much more favorable than those granted to England. There are other causes, he adds, which naturaNy contribute to make Russian in- fluence preponderate at Pekin, and thest are the common Mongol origin of the Tartar and Rus- sian races, and the relations which have long been known to exist between the two govern- ments. Whenever the text of the Poutiatin treaty becomes known, it will be found that Rus- sia has repaid herself for the cost of the Crimean campaign by slipping into the enjoyment of ex- clusive privileges wrung- from the Celestials by the treasure and blood of her late opponents. If she only uses them for the benefit of humanity and the advancement of the interests of civiliza- tion none of the other Powers are likely to quar- rel with her for the natural ascendency to which her territorial and ethnological affinities entitle her in the future considerations of Chinese policy. In the gratification inspired by the opening up of this vast empire to European commerce, there is but one circumstance to damp it with regret. It is to be feared that the veteran Key- ing, the most enlightened and liberal minded of the Imperial Commissioners, and who was em- ployed in the negotiations of the last war, has fallen a victim to the cruel precedent which dooms an imperial servant to death in the event of misfortune or unsuccess, Considering the high character of the Chinese officials employed in these conferences, and the certainty of the fate that awaited them, we think that Lord Elgin and Baron Gros should have inserted a stipu- lation in their respective treaties insuring them immunity from the imperial displeasure. This would have been regarded abroad as an act of consistent humanity, whilst amongst the Chinese themselves it would have been viewed as a marked indication of the benefits which they are about to derive from the free inter- ‘change of ideas and usages with the western nations. Ovr Oprosrrion Strate TickeTs—ANOTHER Errort For 4 Fustoy.—It appears that the State Central Committee of the republican party and the Central Committee of the American party are to have a nice little joint caucus to-day at Albany, in order to see if they cannot patch up a fusion State ticket from their two State tickets in the field. It is said that a compromise has al- ready been arranged for the consideration of the caucus, of the following pattern:— Campbell, the republican candidate for Lieu- tenant Governor, and Everest, their candidate for State Prison Inspector, are to be superseded by the American candidates for these offices, Benton and Russell. In exchange for these con- cessions, the Americans are to give up their can- didates for Governor and Canal Commissioner— Burrows and Thompson—and are to accept the republican nominees. This arrangement, if agreed upon, will give us the following FUSION STATE TICKET. For Governor—E. D. Morgan, republican. For Lieutenant Governor—N. 8. Benton, American. For Canal Commissioner—Hiram Gardner, republican. For State Prison Inspector—W, A. Russet!, American. We await the upshot of the caucus. A fusion ticket would have been agreed upon at Syracuse but for the cruel demand made upon the repub- licans, that “,the Old Man of the Mountain,” Thurlow Weed, should be put into “a back seat in the rear car.” somewhat frightened the republican managers, and the still later election news from California has proved to them that the administration is be- coming “a tower of strength’’ to the democracy, notwithstanding the rebellion of Douglas and the slippery salamanders of the South. Hence the imperative necessity to the dismantled republi- can party of New York of some active assistance from the Know Nothing camp, and hence this Albany caucus. The movement betrays the weakness of the republican ticket, standing alone, and the fear of a democratic victory in November, which will put, not Weed, but Seward himself, “into a back seat" in reference to 1860, We await the results of the jolat caucus, and, from the necessities of the case, are prepared to hear of a fusion agreement; but we have our doubts about Morgan. In any erent, the demo- eracy have the inside track, and with proper ex- ertions they cannot fil to hold it. Gov. Wise tx Pensert or a“ Detqrent.”"— In 1855, when Henry A. Wise was made the de- mocratic candidate in Virginia for Governor, ex- Governor William Smith (fwmiliarly known as Extra Billy), practically bolted, and pretty freely expressed his sympathies with the Know Nothing movement. In this way he was elected as an independent sort of democratic candidate for Congress from the Alexandria district, and subsequently, having been pardoned by the party, he was clected as the regular democratic candidate from the same district to the present Congress. Tle is now a candidate for the next Congress 1 it appears that his friends wish him to be accepted os the party candidate, without the formality of a district convention. But the Richmond Bn- quirer, the central organ of Governor Wise, in- sists upon a convention, and flatly tells Mr. Sinith that “anless all parties, (that is, all the aspirants of the democratic party.) submit to a convention, we will make the delinquent disor- ganizer know what it is to attempt to outrage the laws and rules of the party; and that if Mr. Smith, “presuming upon opposition «xpport, shall arrogantly refuse to submit to a conven tion and deny to the people the right to name their choiee, they will name their ropresenta- tive at the polls by some other name than Wil- liam Smith.” ¥ We suspect, therefore, that Governor Wise is after Mr. Smith with the intention of bringing @eir quarrel to a definite settlement, and if Smith ia not particularly sharp he will be laid out flat and cold. Gov. Wise is not the man to stand upon | ceremony in such cases, and before they aredone with him he will be apt to show to ali hie demo- cratic rivals and enemies in Virginia that in catching him they have canghta Tartar. Mr. Smith, in addition to his extroordinary conduct in 1855, said, we believe, some pretiy hard things egainat Gor. Wise at the late session of Congress, ond the Governor now intend But the Maine election has | | | plows « to settle the bilL | ¢ but that they havea fair share of the article , down in the “ Old Dominion.” Poor Forney!—At last, in the Philadelphia | Press, in a rigmarole as long as the President’s annual message, poor Forney has attempted to _ prove his Tarrytown charges ugainst the adminis- | tration. But like most other discarded seekers of place and power, he spoils his case, from the | excessive excitement into which he has worked himself, and from his intolerable groans and lamentations. But after all his incalculable la- bors, losses and crosses in behalf of Mr. Buchanan, | the case, as it stands between the President and poor Forney, may be explained in a single sen- tence. Poor Forney asked for his services a seat in the Cabinet—a higher price than the adminis- tration could afford to pay—and go he bolted. But while the poor fellow is so painfully affected with the ingratitude of the President, what can we say of the ingratitude of Forney, after his dreadful abuse of the New Yorx Heraxp, one of the very few papers which, in the outset, sup- ported his claims to one of the nicest places at the public crib? And who can believe that the brutal hints and complaints concerning the editor of this journal, which Forney says were uttered by Mr. Buchanan in 1856, were ever uttered by Mr. Buchanan, one of the most prudent and in- offensive of all our public men in his conversa- tions relative to friends or enemies. The truth is that poor Forney, having committed a capital blunder, has found it out when it is too late for reparation, amd his rage knows ne bounds. His case is a hard one, a very hard one--we are sorry for it, and sorry there is no help for it—no help but to make, not the worst of it, but the best of it, and “simmer down.” At his present pitch of high pressure excitement he must soon be utterly exhausted. Poor Forney! Eyicration Staticrics—Pavrer anp Lewa- tic Emraranrs.—We have already called atten- tion to the decrease in the yearly aggregate of emigration to this country, and to the direction which the great annual tide of population which of late years set towards this country has taken for the last year or two. In the year 1854 319,223 emigrants arrived at this port; but so great and sudden was the falling off in the num- ber that the emigration for the following year did not exceed 136,238, while in 1856 it was only 142,342. In 1854, therefore, the number of emigrants who arrived in New York exceeded the total of 1855 and 1856 by more than 30,000. This great and sudden decrease was generally attributed to Know Nothingism, which at that time was rampant throughout the country; but that, after all, was only one of other and still more powerful causes. Know Nothingism was almost extinct last year, and yet the emigration for the whole twelve months was but 185,847; and if we look stil further we will find that a much greater reduction has since taken place. From the Ist of January of the present year to the 29th of September the number of emigrants who arrived in New York was 61,323, showing a falling off of 83,834 com- pared with the same period of 1857. Surely it is wrong to attribute this to Know Nothingisim. We must look to other causes for such a result, and we will have no difficulty in finding them. Itis the policy of the English government to encourage emigration to her own colonies, and she has so far succeeded in carrying it out that Australia and Cansda receive the great surplus of emigrants who would otherwise have sought their fortunes in the United States. To secure this end no opportunity is lost by the English press to disparage American captains aud Ame- rican ships, and when opportunities are wanting they find no trouble in making them. In this way the immense amount which is expended yearly by the emigrants in the form of passage money is retained in the country, while the colo- nies receive the benefit of their industry. t But if it is the policy of England to direct the | emigration of her able-bodied and industrious laborers, mechanics and others to her own colo- | nies, it isno less her policy to throw upon our shores those who are physically and mentally helpless, or who are so utterly vicious and crimi- nal as to become a burden upon our charity, or a pest to the community upon which they are forced. In some instances the population of poorhouses have been shipped to this country, and among these there would always be a con- siderable «prinkling of idiots and lunatics, For some time this system was carried on with im- punity; but whenever our authorities have dis- covered cases of the kind they have re-shipped them to England. Thus we find from a state- ment in « Liverpool paper that thirty-five such emigrants bad arrived there from Boston and thirty-four from New York, making a total of sixty-nine altogether. The autborities there grumbled considerably at their return, and it was suggested that a strong remonstrauce should be made with a view to prevent the ex- portation of all such from New York, as it had a tendency to increase their local rates. This is certainly cool, considering that all of these were sent from England, and that in ship- ping them to this country the English govern- ment attempted to shuffle off upon our people the burden of thelr support. In no case were any lunatics or paupers returned who had not been such before they were sent here; and we trust our authorities wili hereafter take care that England throwg no more of the helpless and im- becile portion of her population on our shores. Naval Inte! mee. The marine guard of the United States steamer Harriet Lane, marchod on board yesterday, 80th ult., from the Brooklyn Marine Barracks. She takes one serroant, two corporals, and ten privates, under the command of Orderly Sergeant Geo. W. Robbins. The Harriet Lane hauled down to the Rattery yesterday, and will wait the orders of Admiral Shubrick, on board the Sabine, for fur ther orders. The following is a correct list of the Harriet Tane’s officers -— Captain Commanding, Jno, Fannce ; Ist Lieutenant, Arthor M. Stainford ; Lievtepants, D.C. Gonstabie, J Wall Wik let Assistant Engineers, Walter and W. Meek i Assistant Kogineers, Chas. G. Dale and Job F. ter : Captain's Clerk, Vineent P. Travers Boatewain, Janes Locktoan ; Gunner, Thos. Cole Lieut. Henry B. Tyler, Jr., of the’ Washington Morine eae oes been ordered to the Brooklyn Marine Bar racks The sloop of war Cyane sailed from Hampton Roads for the Pacific on the 24th inst. The following i# a list of her officers according to the books of the Departinent—a num ber of changes having been previously made:-—Captain, Sanane! Lockwood Lambert; Li t hele fetiny ker; Su Assistant do, Charlies B. Living; 4 pain’ Clerk, T. W. Up ehur: Purser’s Ch loat; Acting Boatswain, Jobn Briscoe Gunner, N. B. Willett; Carpenter, William Knight; Saiimaker, Samuel F. Boutwel) following is a list of efficers attached to the steamer Fulton, of the Parag img, J. J. Almy ; Liew . M. . Robert Seldon, Marshall C. Gampbe Robert H. Clark; Surgeon Mayo; Chief Engineer Newe Second Assistant, John A. Grier; Third do., W. P. Bar a J.B. Houston and De Craft; Purser, John Powers, The Marines are in charge of Sergeant Thomas Rowe Capte'n John D. Simms, attached to the Brooklyn Marine Parrack#. las heen ordered to the command of (he Marin: Guard of the United States recetving ship North Carotiga, Comar Ovens at THe AcADEMY.—To-night there will be a grand performance by the Maretack troupe, embracing opera and ballet, at the oniform price of My conts for any part of the house. ‘The programme uw eepe ly atteactive THE LATEST NEWS. Condition of the Atlantic ‘Telegraph. ~ The following despatch was received by the directors yesterday morning:— ‘Tanrry Bar, Sept. 30, 1868. ‘There has been no change whatever in the condition of tho cable. C. V. DE SAUTY. ‘The following despatch also came to hand yesterday :— Haurax, Sept. 29, 1658. ©. W. Fuutp, Fag., New York:— I briog instruments and regulations fer testing and working on certain days, when Valentia wil! be particu- larly watchful for signals. It is hoped by establishing a system of unison between the two stations to got signals through. The conductor is not broken; the defect is loss of insulation two hundred and eighty miles from Valentia. It is possible by sending @ certain kind of electricity to improve the insulation, and thus the diMoulties may be overcome for atime. From the na- ture of the defect, signals even at present may be re- ceived at Valentia from Newfoundland, and not vice versa, Everything will be done to restore communication. Mr. Brett thinks the cable can be lifted and repaired. Cc, W. LUNDY. Our Special Washington Despatch. AWARD OF CONTRACTS FOR BUILDING MACHINERY FOR THE NEW STEAM VESSELS OF WAR, ETC. z Wasainaron, Sept. 30, 1858. ‘The Board of Naval Engineers, consisting of Messrs. Archbold, Martin, Hunt and Wood, having reported on the. 1s. for machinery for the steam vessels autho- riget to be built by the recont act of Congress, the Secre- tary of the Navy has approved their decision and awarded the following contracts:—To James Murphy & Co., of New York, machinery for the vessel building at the Brooklyn yard; to Merrick & Sons, of Philadelphia, that for the larger of the two vessels building at the yard at that place; to Woodruff & Beach, of Hartford, the vessel build- ing at Kittery, Me.; to the Boston Locomotive Works, the Boston vessel; to the Morgan Iron Works, the vessel build- ing at Pensacola. There were fifteen bidders in all, aud the members of the Board were required to make separate and individual reports in each case. « The contracts for the vessel at Norfolk, and the smailer of he two buildip at Philadelphia, have not been awarded, ‘The State Department has not yet received information officially of the offer said to have been made by the Governors of the Society Islands to cede their islands to the United States. Judge Bowlin, Commissioner to Paraguay, has not yet received instructions. He is in daily conference with the government, and to-morrow, it is understood, an abstract of instructions will be submitted to him for consideration. He will probably not leave for several days, and not sail from New York till next week. Every contingency is being fully discussed, so that there may be no possibility of failing. Information has been received from Senator Mallory, who has returned from Florida, where he had been to aid in the Congressional contest, that there is no doubt Judge Hawkins, administration democrat, will be clected. THE GENERAL NEWSPAPER DESPATCH. Wasminatox, Sept. 30, 1858. The balance in the Treasury on Monday was $10,869,000, The receipts for the week $925,000—a reduction as com- pared with those of the previous week of $1,240,000. The drafts paid amounted to $2,221,000, and the drafts issued to $2,165,000. The plasterers in the Capitol extension, numbering about seventy, have struck for two dollars and a half a day. News from Havana and Key West. Savannan, Sept. 30, 1858. The Republican of this morning has the news, per steamship Catawba, from Havana and Key West 25th, for Charleston, which touched off Tybee yesterday, The bark Eglantine, from New Orleans for Boston, was at Key West, leaking and discharging cargo. The bark Culloma, from Galveston for New York, was at Key West; crew eick. At Havana sugars were dull, in consequence of the stringency of holders, and prices were nominally un- changed; stock 130,000 boxes. Molasses was dull. In freights there was nothing doing. Exchanges were very firm. There had been heavy rains throughout Cuba. No political news st $ New Jersey Congressional Nomination. PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 30, 1858. Wm. Patterson has been nominated by the republicans of the Third district of New Jersey for Congress. This has dissatistied many ef the delegates, who will probably reuominate Mr. Adrian. ‘The Steamship Calhoun. Wasannoton, Sept, 30, 1858. New Orleans dates of the 25th instant are received. The steamship Calhoun which was ashore near St. Mark's, in four feet of water, had been got off without injury, and left for New Orleans on Friday. Financial Affairs in Boston. Bosrox, Sept. 30, 1858. There was some excitement here to-day among the holders of the Pewabec copper stock, owing to a state ment that about thirty thousand dollars were not satis factor ily accounted for by the agent of the mines. An application made by the Lowell Bank for an injune- tion to prevent the Suffolk Bank from circulating thirty thousand dollare of bills of the former for which specie had been tendered and refused at the counter of the Suf- folk, was refused to-day by Judge Bigelow. Schooner Willow Seized at Norfolk. Nonrotx, Sept. 30, 1868. ‘The echooner Willow, of Maine, has been seized for vio- lation of the Inspection laws of Virginia. Ocean Steamer Movements. Savansan, Sept. 30, 1958 The steamship Augusta, with the passengers of the Florida, arrived below at six o'clock this morning, and reached her wharf at one o'clock—all well. Meeting of the American Missionary Axso- elation. Worcrermn, Mase, Sopt. 29, 1858, The American Missionary Association convened in city this afternoon, The attendauce was very slim. A dresses were mate by Revs. J. G. Fee, of Kentuck: Daniel Worth, of North Carolina, The annual « was preached by Rev. Dr, Thurston, of Maine. The Trea surer'e report shows the receipt during the year of forty thousand dollars. The expenditures during the year were forty four thonsan? dollars in session over to-morrow The association will continu Health of Augusta, Ga. AUGUSTA, Ga, Sept, 20, 1858 a coutinues healthy. Not a cave of fever bas oc curre Yellow Fever ot Savan Savannan, Sey There were three interments from yellow fever to-day Markets. PHULADELPHIA STOCK BOARD. Pwicaveirma, Sept. 30, 1869. Stocks dull. Penney ‘ania fives, Reading Rattroad , 2334; Morris Cann!, no sales; Long Isiand Railroad, 11% Peunsylyania Retiroad, 44 Cuantmrrow, Sept, 29, 1858 The eater of cotton in the Inet two days have bee bales. with an advance of t(e., chiefly on the finer qnali ties: middling is quoted 1244 SAVANNAH, Sept. 20, 1858 The sales of cotton to-day were 670 bales, at firm prices. Bartimone, Sept. 30. 1868 Flour firm at $6 564 a $5 62. Wheat way market bare: white, $1 400 $1 45; red, $1 828) Corn dull at #2e. Whiskey firm at 24340. a 26e. Pitavacrms, Sept, 30, 1858 Flour firm. Wheat: More offering: white $1 40a #1 45 red $1 90 « $1.53. Corn quiet: yellow @2c. Whiskey firm at 2440. a 26e Fiowr market dull and he trade: sales 260 bbls, good to diaua, Olio and Canadian. Wh Ys ket caster: eales 6,000 bushels prime Mhio at $112, now offered at $1 11, bot there are no bayers at over $110. Corn dull and lower: sales 10,000 bushets at 646 Barley firm and in good demand: sales at 800, a Rie Rye nominal at @®o, Oats firm: sales 2,000 bushels at 4éc. Whiskey dull: sales 60 bbls, at 2tige. Canal freight? unchanged. Reecipte lake in the Inet twenty four boura7 448 bbls. flour, 28,445 bushels wheat, 16,110 buehels corn, 2612 badtels barley, 1,068 bushels avts. Shipme@ts by cannl—4451 , 97.442 bushels wheat, 22,110 bushels corn, 3 Cmeac ), 1868. Floor ial, Wheat dull, and dectine sales at, 760. Corn quiet, and declined Te. a 2¢, Oats dail. Shipments to Baflalo—29,000 bushels wheat, 20,000 bushels corn. Shipments to Ox ws 40,000 Has! ‘orn, 18,000 bushels oats, Receipts 2,800 bbis, flour, 70,000 bushels whet, 36,000 bushel: cor. —_—_—_——= Court Calendar—Thits a Scraeme Corer—Cireuit.—Part 1.—Nos, 757, 1611, 2119, 2774, 2835, 2865, 5265, 3507. 3685, 3764, 098, 400, 4107, 4326, 1485, 4440, 4480, 4624, 4904, 4084, NG, C8, 5175, 6267, 6BB5. Part d—No=. 8404, 920. 9, O84, GHB, OBS, O80, GAL, O64, OFA, 970, 8, Genera Ton None rats ime that the figures we give are not of ‘They will not be peaks until the conteat ew oeeed ie figures a eee are those taken by persons favorat nituated, will not, probably, vary those which the judges will announce:— to these figures of fromtwo — , but our own chine two feet more than we have of the Lansingburg machine, but her hoee bret white in Pal ping. The Water Witch burst her hose the first time of trying, ani was in tine fora second trial, but did exactly ag in irs rial. (No. 3 of Brooklyn, did, we think, better than the figures given—at least four feet; but ihe welght of testimony isin favor“ Of 155 feet. ‘The probability is be announced a First prize (500 Second prize (8250) 8, Brooklyn, 7, Troy, or No. 2, Stamford. SECOND CLASS. The following is the (outside) report of the engines tried up to three o'clock :-— 5, Newark, Van Ness & Co. maker , 5, Brooklyn, Jeffords maker. 8, Hartford,’ Waterman mal 1, West Troy , Button maker er. 2) Greenbusli, Button maker 1, Whitehall, Button make 2) Waterford, Button maker. 1, Lee, Mass., Button maker .. Police Intelligence. THE DE RIVIERE CASE. The gallant Zouave made his appearance before Justice Welsh, at the City Hall Police Court, yesterday morning, to answer the charge of having sent a challenge to Colonel’ Grant, of the Nicaraguan army. Several of his friends accompanied him, also his counsel, Mr. Busteed. The complainant, it appeared, was not up to time, which caused some delay in the adininistration of justice. Final- ly, after waiting halfan hour or so with great patience, De Riviere was relieved, and no doubt highly amused with the following colloquy between Justice Welsh, Mr. Busteed and others, in relation to the matter of bail:— Justice Welsh—The complainant, Colonel Grant, is not here—the examination cannot proceed in his absence. Mr. Busteed—When will Colonel Grant make his appear- ance f Justice Welsh—T will issue a sn! forthwith, re- = his ramets at “ P.M. eS Ir. food —| we in de Riviere to on his parole until pi padi, bene ” Justice Welsh—No; the warrant has been ont against bg oa nag about three weeks, and it has been impossibie 0 im. Mr. Bustecd—I will give my personal assurance that the = will be on hand at the specified hour. justice Welsh—I shall take no assurances except bail. The case already has become notorious, Capt. de Riviera has eluded porn pe et that he is arrested his appearance when needed must be by compe tent bail. You once stipulated for eesvars appearance, aud be ir. Bust iT le any such stipulation. Justice Welsh—I so understood it. “ Mr. Busteed—The announcement by Capt. de Riviere of his intention to deliver a lecture, and his public prome- pades up and down Broadway, do not look much like any endeavor to elude the officers. Justice Welsh—That is neither here nor there. My do- termination is Axed to require bail for the prisoner's ap- pearance. on ssnapuiibbien is the amount of bail your Honor re- ree! Justice Welsh—Two thousand dollars. pn ittiens reneres eg sh be given. above transpired in open Court. rate, Mr. ne several cere retired into a pri- vate room ining, the pury of having th: bond made ont and signed. A Mr. Young offered to be come surety for the G wor worth the requi amount—but upon further imterrogation he was discovered to be a lawyer, The magistrate said he could not accept him as bail, as he was legally incompetent. r. Busteed—I see no objection to Mr. Young becoming *yustice Welsh objection to it. You ki jus sce grave . You know, Mr. Bustced, as well as I do, thet should, T under the pre. Sent circumstances accept Mr. Young ag bail, I would rea der myself liable to prosecution for maifeasauce in office. The guage Teal to biotin extract from the eee ot ° extract the act of 1846, article 8, section T:— recep maerens to it to tall « poreen chaeged ety any waist ot or any ta the court of wore to criminal offence 3 fies of emln eras orand Mr. ¥ , on being questioned by the , said eral casess now in the Court of General ss. © i § bail. ‘hinet Recorder and demand bail. Justice Welsh—I shall stand no such as — exhibited by you, Mr. Busteed. I consider it an vit, Mr. Busteed—What proceedings, if your honor pleas: Justice Welsh—Winking and eh the oes . Mr. Busteed—I have wiuked nd biinkerd at ne one. You can ask the reporters; I don’t think they will lie about the matter. My conduct has been open and above board Justice Welsh—Very open, indeed! Your conduct baw bese very mative to me. : Ir. Bustecd—Your premises are all wrong; your con clusions arc of like character. EX-Attorney General Cushing (volunteering a remark) — The gallant Zouaye must have a& many lives as acat to survive 80 many arrests. Mr. Busteed—You're right; he has been chased and hunted by hounds; he is one of the worst abused men in the community. Mr. Young (the proposed bail, proffering a remark)— Come, end this sparring, and bring the matter to somo sort of a wind up. Mr Busteed (addressing himself seailingty to the Mapu trate)—Considering the slight personal feeling that has ariven between your Honor and myself, will you allow the = wo ey Recorder? ustice Welsh—Willingly however, an tatiedition freee ness to take the case in band. Well, Tsoppese the thing is ’ to follow in the wake of I shall first require, ¢ Recorder of his willing- Mr. Busteed and Mr, Young immediately left the court room, and in less than five minutes retarned, Mr. Busteod handed a note from the Recorder to Justice Welsh, in which the Recorder signified hie willingness to have the case transferred to his court. ‘The papers aggerteining to the matter were at once delivered into Mr. Bustecd’s hands, and be, together with Captain De Riviere and other Parties Immediately interested, proceeded before the Re corder, who forthwith accepted Mr. Young as bail and discharged the Captain. The bail requires the appearance of the Captain at the Court of General Sosions, Arresrtio Recare ny Cosvicts—Ax Iscestors Trick — Two convicts, named Thomas McCoy, alias Sullivan, and John Douneily, attempted to escape from deputy Skeritt Engle yesterday morning, as they were being conveyed from the Tombs to the State Prison at Sing Sing. The pri- nd Were on their way to the Hadeon River Railroad depot, in charge of ;the official, t th ner of Church and Franklin streets they J threw a lot of pepper in the Diinding him severcly. The rapid pace; but before they traversed hwit they were roeaptaret and safely conveyed to the railroad depot. It \s under stood that there was a wagon in waiting for the convicts, +. and that everything was arranged for their eseape; but, fortunately for the ends of justice, the fellows were nab bed in good time, Hianway Roperey ox Te Darreny.—Joln Lang, an King. Vishman, was attacked by a couple of foetpads while crossing the Battery on Wednesday night, who keocked bim down and then rifled his pockets of $10 76. The rob bers then escaped, leaving Lang insensible upon the gras. ‘The police arrived in time to convey the imjared man to the New York Hospital. SHAME: L TREATIES OF A CHILD An infant, apperentiy abort two months ol, was found in the cellat of Mr. Mit. chell's house in Forty -secund street, on Wednes? ay even ing, in a state of fnsoneibitity rE oh CCW nination of the child by @ dector it was found that had Been drag ged with Invdanam of some other narcotic, teotally w li an intent te kill. The inhuman wret x 4 ed to tw the innocent has not be New Cousnmrnnm at Berl inaten KM. 3, Wery Mivew , reed Uy yn wh five soe wee Se the Pent 0 I ia Sous