The New York Herald Newspaper, November 5, 1858, Page 4

4 NEW YORK HERALD. | JAMES GORDON BENNETT, | EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR. | OFFICE N. W. CORNER OF FULTON AND NASSAU STS cash tn advance. Money sent by mail will be at the of the sender. Fee eens oS Saewtetion “THER DAILY HERALD, too cons por , 51 per annum. sore. $year the usps low pr aan i "Great Brisain, or $5 to any part af the Continent, both FAMILY HERALD, every Wednestay, at four cents per Cepy, OF B2 per annum. ING. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Fourteenth street.—Travian Orgea —Bocancis Bongta—La Favonrta. BROADWAY THEATRE, Broadway—Fasio —KaTaenine np Peravowo—Wuitr Boy ar GaLway NIB3LO'S GARDEN, Broadway.—Lirk OF AN ACTRESS. —Tax Lost TREASURE —THE ROOK TN. BOWERY THEATRE, Bowe: Waraseso—New Yoru anv WALLACK’S THEATRE, Broadway.—GeNTLEMAN FROM Taeiasd—Lapy or Tax Bep Cuamnen—Nertone's Dereat. LAURA EEENE’S THEATRE, No. 6% Broadway.—Our ASre0An Covsin—OnsTinaTe FaMuty, BARNUM’S AMERICAN MUSEUM, Brosdway.— Afternoon ‘end Evening—Taiopon's Mimic Wortp—Ipian Grant. WOOD'S MINSTREL BUILDING, 561 and 563 Broadway— Bravortas Songs, Dances, £0.—Scamrim. MECHANIC'S HALL, 427 Broadway.—Bavanrs’ Minsracis: —Neeno Songs ano Buniesques—Hor or Fasaion. CAMPBELL MINSTRELS, 444 Brosdway.—Eraroriay da auacrexistics, SONGS, &0.—PONGO, PALACE GARDEN, Fourteenth street and Sith avenue.— Eine ast PQUBSTRIAN AND GrMNASTIC ENTERTAINMENTS. New York, Friday, November 5, 1858. MAILS FOR THE PACIFIC, New York Herald—Callifornia Edition. Tue Uuted States mail steamship Illinois, Capt. Join M'Gowan. will leave this port to-morrow afternoon, at two o'clock, for Aspinwall. The mails f@ California and other parts of the Pacific iliclose at ene o'clock to-morrow afternoon. The New Yous Weraty Heratn—California edition— putaining the latest intelligence from alt parts of tho forld, will be published at tea o'clock in the morning. Single copies, in wrappers, ready for mailing, six cents, gents wil! please send in their orders as early as pos Bible. The News. Additional returns of the elections are given in to-day’s paper. The saccess of Mr. Haskin, anti- Lecompton nominee for Congress in the Ninth dis- trict, by a small majority, is claimed by his friends. Reports from various quarters render it highly probable that Judge Douglas has triumphed in Tlinois. A despatch from Chicago states that the republicans there concede a majority in each branch of the Legislature favorable to Mr. Douglas. Four democratic members of Congress have been chosen. The steamship America, which left Liverpool on the 23d ult., has arrived at Halifax. The news brought by her is three days later than the advices received by the Indian and Fulton, and is in some respects interesting. A despatch received in London from Valentia Bay, dated 20th ult., states that a few intelligible words had been received through the Atlantic tele- graph cable from Newfoundland. The shares had im consequence, advanced slightly. The Secretary of the company, in announcing the resumption of communication between the two continents, holds out no hopes that it will be permanent, as it is evi- dent the wire is seriously damaged. The London 7imes continued its offensive stric- ‘tures upon the course pursued by our Minister, Mr. Reed, in his negotiations with the Chinese. The affair between France and Portugal, in rela ‘tion to the seizure of the French ship Charles and Georges, still remained unsettled. A favorable solution was, however, expected, notwithstanding that two more French men-of-war had arrived in the Tagus, and a vague rumor that the English Ghannei fleet had been ordered there. In London money was abundant and easy. Con B0ls closed on thi dat ¥8j a 984 formoney. Ame- rican securities were inactive aud without change n price, except for Erie sevens, which were in better demand, at 69a 7 The cotton brekers ilars report a decline of one-eighth of a penny compared with the prices current on the departure of the Persia, the market closing dull on the 22d. The sales of the week | were only 34,000 bales. Breadstuffs were steady. } The steamship Cahawhba arrived at this port yes terday afternoon from New Orleans and Havana, with advices from the last mentioned port to the ‘POth ult., four days later than the accounts previous: | ly received. The Spanish frigate Berenguela had returned to Havana from Tampico, to which port she had been despatched to interfere for the pro- | tection of the Spanish merchant» who had been pillaged by the Mexican commander, Ge nothing respecting the result of her visit had been made public. There is little news of general interest from Havana. Our correspondent reports the sugar market as rather more active, at a slight decline {i prices, holders desiring to realize. Active prepa- rations are making for the opening of the opera season. under the management of Maretzek. The correspondent In Mexico of the New Or- (cane leo thinks that Zaloaga onis the eve of leaving the country. It was believed that he would go to Echeagary’s camp, from whence he would be able to go to the seashore, where Mr. de Gabriac has a French vessel prepared to receive him Private letters received here by the steamer St. Louis 9 few days since, announce the arrival in Central America of Mr. Thomas Manning, who is publicly boasting there that © he has gone out for the special purpose of meeting Sir Gore Ouseley, who had instructions from his government to take pomession of Nicaragua under the plea of a protec- torate, and with a view to defend that republic against the aggressions of the filibusters.” This Mr. Manning is the party who, conjointly with Mr. Glenton, has a claim of a quarter of a million of dollars against the Nicaraguan who endeavored to get possessic route «* « security for his claim. F has succeeded in getting the Engl to back up his demands, and to enf dation in money by vessels of war. We tearn from Mr. M. O. Roberts that the Califor government their liqui nia mail steamer Illinois, which was advertised to | sail for Aspinwall to-day, will be detained till two o'clock tomorrow, 6th inet. The mail « at the Post Office at one o'clock on the day of sailing. ] The colonization packet Mary Caroline Stevens sailed from Batimore on Wednesday for Liberia, | with nineteen cabin passengers and sixty emigrants, | Among the passengers are the Rev. Mr. Bishop, of the Methodist Episcopal church, for Africa; the | Rev. Mr. Rambo and wife, Rev. Mr. Messenger and wife, and Rev, Mr. Hubbard and wife, of the I testaut Episcopal Mission; the Hon. Judge James and Mr. Chester, of Liberia, who carries out with NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1853. them to establish his claim to the slip at the foot of Hubert street, known as the Red Kiln, which was put up at anction by the city lately, and for which he was one of the bidders. He argued that he waa the highest bidder; but as others claim that they are also the highest bidders, the committee thought it advisable to hold another meeting before they take any action in the matter. The sixty-one members of the Common Council of 1857—composed of Aldermen and Councilmen— who have been indicted by the Grand Jury for mis- demeanor, held a special meeting yesterday after- noon, in the chamber of the Board of Councilmen, for the purpose of devising what course to pursue in reference to what they deemed an outrage; but as the meeting was strictly private, and as Mr. McClenachan, the clerk, was very reluctantly com- pelled, by order of the meeting, to not divulge to the press the determination to which they had come, we are not prepared to say what course the indicted parties intend to take. It is understood, however, that the conduct of Mr. Blunt, the act- ng District Attorney, in recommending the Grand Jury to find bills against the Common Council for performing a charitable act, was denounced in un- measured terms. The meeting adjourned to half: past four, The Grand Jury were empannelled yesterday in the Court of Sessions, when Judge Russell delivered an able charge, which will be found elsewhere in our columns, He alluded particularly to the im- proper finding of indictments against parties with- out proper evidence as to their guilt. A youth named Henry Hart was convicted of highway rob- bery. having assaulted John Smith in Baxter street and stolen $12 from him. The City Judge im posed the lowest penalty, which was ten years in the State prison. John B. Carson pleaded guilty to grand larceny, and was sent to the State prison for two years. Robert Mureat pleaded guilty to bur- glary in the third degree, and was sent to the peni tentiary for two years. Wm. Alsop was tried for stealing a horse and wagon and acquitted. The Board of Aldermen met last evening. A communication was read from the Street Commis- sioner, stating thatthe four appropriations for city contingencies, supplies to public offices, stationery and printing were expended. It appefrs that the Comptroller has disbursed the funds without wait- ing for the proper requisitions from the Street Commissioner. The Board of Councilmen met last evening, and transacted a large amount of routine business. The select committee appointed to inquire into the pro- priety of establishing a foundling hospital recom- mended the construction of a building to be called the Infants’ Home. An additional appropriation of $300,000 was made for the Central Park improve- ments. Mr. Dunn offered a preamble and resolu- tion relative to the indictments found by the Grand Jury against the Common Council of 1857, directing the Counsel to the Corporation to defend the mem- bers when brought to trial, which was lost, and subsequently laid on the table. At the meeting of the Supervisors yesterday, the nominations of Wilson G. Hunt, John B. Corlies and Benjamin F. Camp, as Commissioners for building the new City Hall, were sent in by the Mayor. Messrs. Huot and Corlies were confirmed, but Mr. Camp was rejected by a tie vote, a full Board be ing present. A message from the Mayor, vetoing a resolution di ing the employment of counsel in certain civil suits against the city, was received. The Mayor says the conduct of all the law busi- ness of the Common Council and Supervisors de- volves by statute and the city charter upon the Corporation Counsel. The Law Institute sent in a petition for an appropriation of $8,408 to pay off its debts, and for the purchase of books, which was referred. A report authorizing the employment of counsel in the case of McSpedon & Baker against the County Treasury, to compel the payment of $35,865, incurred by the Record Commissioners, and to test the legality of the appointment of said Commissioners, was adopted. A detailed report of the proceedings of the Board may be found in another column. The Senatorial Sanitary Committee continue their investigation as to the causes of the numerous deaths in proportion to the population, which are continually recorded in this city, but no new features are presented by the testimony. ‘The investigation in the case of Robert L. Willis, of No. 581 Broadway, on suspicion of murder, was yesterday postponed until Monday morning next. The counsel for the defendant protested against the adjournment, on the ground that it was doing an injustice to bis client. The complainant in the case, Catharine Mulhearn, was, upon the affidavit of Mr Rockliff, locked up in the Tombs, to answer the charge of perjury. The Coroner was notified to hold an ante mortem examination yesterday, at the New York Hospital in the case of James Gillen, who wae stabbed by his brother, Patrick, at his lodgings, No. 484 Green wich street, on Monday night. The wounded man is considered to be in a critical situation. The will of Annie Lawton, which was coatested on the ground of incompetency, she being para- lytic at the time of her death, was admitted to pro- bate yesterday in the Surrogate’s Conrt. The Excise Commissioners met yesterday, and granted three licenses—two innkeepers’ and one storekeeper s. ‘The cotton market yesterday continued heavy, white the sales embraced about 2,000 bales, 1,000 of which were in transit. Lots sold on the spot were quoted at 11X0. for middling uplands. and some brokers quoted them as high asll%ec Theinolemency of the weather tended, in some degree, to Check sales in breadstufs. Flour was in good local and Fastern demand, common grades were rather easier, while the better class of brands were steady Wheat was quiet, and sales restrictea to small lots, at prices given in another column. Gorn was infair demand, and prices unchanged. Perk was active and firmer; sales of men were made for Ist of January delivery, selier's option, at $16 75, and for Ist of May delivery, do., at $17. On the spot it sold at $17, and prime at $13 60a $13 75. Sogars were firm, and closed at about sige. advance, with sales of about 800 bhds. The 10 bhds. of New Oricans sugar—the sale of which we noticed yesterday—was the ret of the new crop, and very handsome it was sold at Se, Coffee was quiet Freight engagements were mode rate, and rates without change of moment. The Late Elections and the Next Congress— ‘The House Still an Open Question, In the States which have elected their mem- bers to the next Congress (omitting Mlinois, in the absence of definite returns,) the aggre- | gate undoubted gains of the opposition amount to eighteen members, which, as they involve an equivalent loss on the democratic side, amount to a real opposition gain of thirty-six. Suppos ing that Illinois and the States which have yet to elect their members will stand in the next as in present Congress, there will be an oppo- sition majority in the House of at least fourteen in « fall vote. But it is possible that the States which have yet to elect may reverse this majo- rity, and still secure the next House of Repre- him the supplies for a printing office, with the in tention of publishing a newspaper, to be called the Lone Star. The Chamber of Commerce met yesterday, and tronaacted considerable business. Hon. James ( thrie, ex-Secretary of the Treasury, was presen’ » the v ceting, and made a few remarks with refe ven the interpretation put by his saccessor: » n the Canadian reciprocity treaty. The € ippointed to induce the Custom House * *o reform the measures of warchonsing ry “@ goods made a report, from which it ay t they have succeeded in effecting a ret any particulars. A committee was ap Pp report upon the best method to effect a Severs oduction of steam on the canal. The (ommittee on Wharves, Piers and Slips of dhe Bood of Aldermen held a meeting yesterday Medved La didemaa Shula pppeied Welve sentatives to the democracy. Here is the list of the States which have yet to speak for the next, with their respective dele- gatians as they stand in the present Congress: — ae te j corset | const ere Alabama,.... Connecticut ,. Kentucky. Loutiana Mary land 198 Mise) Rhode Is| Tennessee, Virginia...... North Carolina... GOOrHIA. cesses New Hampeb) | beeSe-! caves Total rr) ” The margin bere presented for possible demo- cratic gains would be considered exceedingly a“ttow under ordinary gixgumetauges; Wut the late Rochester abolition manifesto of W. IL Seward puts the case distinctly within the reach of a decisive Southern reaction. Let it be understood that this Rochester manifesto is to | be the guiding star of an opposition majority in the next Congress, and the remnants of the Know Nothing party of the South will be prac- tically absorbed in the common movement of that section, of resistance to the black repub- licans of the North, and to their revolutionary designa, a8 proclaimed by their New York oracle. We know that, since the last Congressional elections in the Southern States, the Know Nothing party therein has almost wholly disappeared as a general organization. The proof is afforded in the elections of last summer in North Carolina, Kentucky and Missouri. We therefore think it uot only possible, but highly probable, that the democracy, with the Rochester platform of Seward to operate upon, may send to the next Congress an unbroken delegation from every Southern State, which would involve a democra- tic gain of thirteen members, and a democratic House of Representatives. Let us, upon this basis, see where we shall stand. The opposition, thus far, including the mem- bers elected, and putting down the States which have yet to elect as they are now represented in the Flouse, will have a majority of—let us, to avoid all nice distinctions—say twenty:— bers in the South, and the next House will stand as follows:— Opposition Democrats... —And let the late Rochester manifesto of Seward remain as the text book, and Seward the oracle of the Northern republicans, and this decisive re- action in the South may be achieved. The aext Congress is thus still an open question. Phe Coming Message and the Record of the Administration—A New Deal of the Politi- cal Cards. The Washington correspondents announce that _Mr. Buchanan is writing his message for the coming session of Congress, and that he receives with great calmness and philosophy the returns of the recent elections as they come in. No President has had greater reason to view with calmness the treason of politicians and par- tisan leaders than has Mr. Buchanan, for none could look back upon their record of yearly uchievements with greater satisfaction than he. A concise review of the events of the year will demonstrate the truth of this. When he was pre- paring his message a year ago, his position was surrounded with difticulties. A financial revul- sion had just swept over the country, which carried away for a time the revenue of the govern- ment and men’s confidence in the future. But great a3 were our pecuniary troubles, those of our domestic and foreign policy were equally en- tangling and threatening. The Kansas question filled the public mind, which found no solution for it. Utah was adreaded enigma. The fire- eaters of the South were again wild with the new invasion of Nicaragua. Numerous Indian tribes threatened to involve our whole Western frontier in the horrors of war. Men doubted the feasibility of a safe route overland to our Pacific shore. On every side there seemed to be an impossibility for the adminis- tration to settle satisfactorily and safely for the country aay one of the numerous difficulties that attended it. So, too, in our foreign relations. With Eng- land, the question of the Bay Islands had brought up the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, with all its dilem- mas, The administration of Palmerston, strongly adverse to this country, had valnly endeavored to draw us into the China war, and failing in that, prepared a trap for the government in send- ing British cruisers to search every American ship in American waters. Spain presented a most unsatisfactory tone and temper in her con- duct towards us. With Spanish-America our relations were of the most entangled nature. Paraguay continued ber insulting attitude. Monagas, in Venezuela, was insolent in reply to our claims. Pera and Chile tad violated the rights of our citizens in a variety of instances. Nicaragua and Costa Rica were endeavoring to thrust every American interest from their terri- tory. Our relations with New Granada, which had so long threatened to produce a collision be- tween the two countries, were just assuming a more favorable character; but the rights of the commerce of the world in its transit of the Ame- rican isthmus were of the most undefined character. It was in the midst of this seeming chaos that Mr. Buchanan drew up his last message. He treated the difficulties of the country with a master’s hand; and though he had all along to deal with an adverse Congress, in which ambi- tious Presidential aspirants and partisan leaders had already produced disaffection, he so con- ducted the policy of the government, with min- gled prudence and energy, that he can now ap- peal to a record of success that is anequalled in our political history. The will o’ the wisp of Kansas has been consigned to a deserved insig- nificance. The Utah question has been settled, and the strength of the Union demonstrated without bloodshed. The Indian tribes have been, in a great measure, brought to reason. A safe route acrow the continent has been estab- lished, with a mail running over it. The filibus- ter fever has been greatly allayed. And the confidence of the country in our industrial and financial future has been revived by the mainte- nance of the credit of the government and the prudent conduct of its pecuniary affairs. In our foreign relations equal triumphs have been obtained by the administration. A threat- ened collision with England was avoided by a course of firmness wnd energy on the part of the government, and the right of search question was put at rest, so far aa it can be put at rest by the action of our government alone. We have par- ticipated in all the advantages to be obtained in the opening of China to trade. A wise policy of action has been adopted toward the Spanish American governments, which has been set forth in General Cass’ despateh to General Lamar in Nicaragua, and will be practically carried out by the Paraguay expedition, The rights of the world to a free transit ot the American isthmus have been vindicated, the Tehuantepec route opened, that of Nicaragua placed in good train, and the Panama route made secure. Our rela- tions with New Granada are in a fair way of being placed upon an amicable and permanent tnasia, which, 8 she isa leading Power among the Spanish-American republics, will have good effect upon all. Venezuela has been brought toa sense of right, Central America begins to entertain a proper respect for us, and it is to be hoped that Chile, Peru aad Mexico, will soon be brought into the same posftion This ig a record that may well enable the President to look with philosophy upon the de- fection of Presidential aspirants and corrupt party leaders. It is ome that will bear him out victoriously with the people as soon as it is brought forward and the country comes to contemplate the practical results of his admin- istration. No factious ‘las, or fire-cating Brown, or foolish Keitt in ippy Swamp, can take away its solid and paramount effects upon the country. And when the coming message of President Buchanan is !aid before Congress and the people, the corrupt and bargaining leaders of Tammany Holl will find that they have made a great mistake in professing to serve one cause and endeavoring to advance another. They will find that they have sold themselves, and not their master, and that they have only the thirty pieces of silver, with the contempt and scorn of the community. While they are running after such ignis fatui as squatter sovercignty, the peo- ple will follow the President in pursuit of the solid advantages of the country, and there will be a uew deal of political leaderships all round, ‘The Approaching Charter Election=Shall the City Government Continue in the Hands of Knaves and Fools? The State election has taken place, and we, in common with the people of New York, rejoice that it is over. There was no question of any importance involved in it, but it was merely a general scramble among the factions for office: Aswe said while it was pending, it mattered little to the people which candidates won or lost But it is not so with the charter election which is to come off on the first Tuesday in December next. It is of vital importance to the citizens of New York to see that the government of this metropolis shall cease to be confided to the hands of thieving officials. It is a matter of the deepest moment to them to see that the men to whom the important legislative and executive functions of the city are to be committed are not unworthy of the trust, and do not seek office for the purpose of enriching themselves and their confederates at the expense of the common trea- sury and the common reputation. The highest executive office to be filled at the approaching election is that of ComptroMer. The recent exposure of frauds perpetrated on the city treasury, through the imbecility, incompe- tency or connivance of officers in that depart- ment, show how necessary it is to elect to the Comptrollership one who is not only above sus- picion in regard to his individual honesty of character, but who has the financial ability and activity requisite for the proper discharge of the functions of the office. We want a man there who will neither cheat nor allow others to cheat. One of these virtues is not sufficient. Both must be combined. The frauds of the last few years are enough, we should think, to arouse the peo- ple of New York to a sense of the importance of having the Comptrollership filled by the best man that can be had in the city. The term of the office is four years. It now costs between three and four hundred thousand dollars to collect the annual revenue, to say nothing of the sums which, through the dishonesty of the collectors and the imbecility of the Comp- troller, stick to the fingers of these collectors, and never find their way into the treasury. With a proper system, and an efficient Comp- troller, the assessments might be collected at an annual expense of $50,000, and all attempts at peculation might be promptly detected and frauds prevented. In the legislative department of the govern- ment there are nine Aldermen and twenty-four Councilmen to be elected. The Aldermen are to hold for two years, and are to replace the men who now represent in the Board the numerically odd districts; those representing the numerically even districts hold over for another year. The whole Board of Councilmen isto be chosen anew, to hold office fur one year. Almost all the pub- lic odium and disgrace that has been brought upon our city within these latter years has been owing to the bad character of the men who con- stitute the Common Council. If there were no other cause than the necessity of redeeming the character of this metropolis, that cause, in itself, were enough to incite our citizens to select none but respectable and worthy men to fill the places in the city councils too long occupied by rowdy politicians. But there is another and perhaps a more powerful reason why this should be done. The Common Council have a direct control over the public expenditures of the city, and can diminish or augment them just in proportion as its members are honest or dishonest. If the proper sort of men be elected, our gross expenditures, instead of being increased one or two million dollars a year, as has been the case for the last five years, can he cut down in that ratio until they are reduced to what would be a reasonable figure for an economical and effi- cient administration of the city government. Let not that fact be lost sight of in the approach- ing election. Besides the Common Council and Comptroller, there are to be voted for two Almshouse Gov- ernors and one-half of the Board of Education. Both those boards have much to do in determin- ing whether our taxes shall be increased or di- minished; and the same rule that applies to the selection of Comptroller, Aldermen and Coun- cilmen, should be sternly applied to them—that in, that as an indispensable condition of their eligibility, they must be honest and honorable men. Of course efforts will be made to have men elected to these various offices on party and po- litical grounds. We should not be surprised to hear of Lecompton and anti-Lecompton can- didates for these charter offices. We trust, how- ever, that the citizens of New York have too much good sense to allow themselves to be influenced by any such ridiculous party clap- trap. The only question they will have to de- cide for themselves is, whether the candidates secking their suffrages are really deserving men, and fit in every way to bold the offices to which they aspire and to reflect oredit on the city. Wherever a candidate does not possess these requisites, wherever he is not known as a res- pectable, honorable citizen, without taint or sus- picion, let no man really interested in the wel- fare, reputation and prosperity of the city vote for him. Let the rule be, to vote for the best men, no matter to what political parties they belong, and then we may hope to see an end put to the disgraceful career that has too long marked the government of this commercial me- tropolis, More Ixprcrments ror Fraco ty tak Srarer Derantwent.—In addition to the ex-Street Com- missioner and others already under bonds to answer charges of fraud in connection with the Street Department, another batch of officials and contractors have been indicted on similar charges, and gave bail yesterday to take thetr trial. The parties were Chas. McNeal, Jacob I’. Oakley and Wm. A. Dooley, Asgnvors; Tereugy Varley and Patrick Tracey, couiractors; aud ex-Deputy Street Commissioner Chas, Turner, against whom several indictments have been previously found. Tf fair and impartial trials, without any tricks or quibbles of the lawyers, follow these and the other indictments, as they should do, it is likely that justice will be meted out to some of the gen- tlemen whose hands have been deep in the coffers of the people for many years past. Tus Inpierny Ovriorats—Biuorry axp Fou Ly.—Ex-Mayor Wood and the indicted members of the late Corporation—with the exception of the dead oae—appeared in Court yesterday, with their counsel, and gave bail to appear for trial on Wednesday next. The charge against these parties, it will be remembered, is that they voted © wilfully, unlawfully and maliciously” in favor of granting a perpetual lease at a nominal! rental of alot of ground to the Catholic Orphan Asy- lum, and that Mayor Wood approved of the act ; whereas the charter provides that no lease of the city property shall be granted for a longer period than ten years. If there were no other grounds upon which to base indictments against our cor- porate officials than giving a lease toa charitable institution, where fatherless children are fed, clothed and educated—if no act in their ofti- cial career was more open to public censure, and more deserving of punishment than this al- leged violation of the charter—such a display of executive activity in the District Attorney might possibly be viewed with less contempt than that with which it is now stigmatized by nearly the whole community. While the most notorious frauds in all branches of the city government invite the exercise of his zeal—afew of those connected with which have already been indict- ed—the prosecution of the ex-Mayor and the whole Corporation of 1857—living and dead— who favored a measure not even open to the suspicion of corrupt rR, tee is caleu- g into ridicule all criminal indictments against public oificers for malfeasance in office and plunder of the city lated, if it is not intended, to treasury. These indictments cannot be sustained ; and if they could the city would gain nothing by it. The lease was never executed to the Orphan Asylum, nor would it be binding if it was, as by the pro- vision of the charter it would not be a legal in- strument, even though the whole Common Coun- cil voted for it. It is difficult to say which is “most contemptible, the bigotry or the folly of this act ofthe District Attorney. Whatever way it is viewed, there is no denying that it is mischie- vous in its tendency, and calculated to injure the cause of public justice. Jupae Ressec.’s Cuarce to tHe Gravo Jury.—The charge of Judge Russell to the Grand Jury yesterday, which we publish else- where in our columns, comprises a clear, suc- cinct and able illustration of the duties of grand jurors, which, if followed out, would do :nueh to correct the prevalent evils in the administration Tt has been the habit with some grand juries to exhibit a great remissness in indicting many dangerous and notorious individuals who justly deserve punishment at the hands of the laws, while others have exercised an over-officiousness in cases where the prosecuting officer himself has been compelled to declare in open court that no in- of justice and the vindication of the law. dictment could possibly be sustained. We are satisfied that if the Grand Jury em- pannelled yesterday faithfully pursue the coun- sels of the Court in the discharge of their duties, much public good will be the result, and a bright example will be set for future Grand Inquests to imitate. Sewarp ar Rome.—We publish to-day, in full, the late speech of W. H. Seward at Rome, in the northern part of this State. It is some- what milder in terms, but substantially it covers the same ground as his infamous abolition speecl at Rochester—that is, incessant and uncompro- mising hostility to slavery until it shall cease to exist within the limits of the Union. Commead- ing this suggestive speech at Rome, for the pre- sent, to the careful digestion of our readers, whose faith and love for the Union are stronger than their hatred of slavery, we promise them we shall recur to these late disorganizing proclama- tions of Master Seward as often as he can desire. Procovomist «x Brooxiys.—The concert of the Academy troupe in Brooklyn last night was a very briliiaat affair. The cognoscenti of the City of Churches mustered in full force, and the large hall of the Athenwum was crowded to suffocation. This was to be anticipated, from the man ner in which the tickets had been cleared off on the pre- vious day. Two hours after the sale commenced, we ua derstand that not a single advantageous seat was to be had. The programme embraced several favorite morceauz from Mlle. Piccolomini’s repertoire, with “the Wanderer, * the liberty duet from the “ Puritani,’’ “the Standard Bearer,” the “ Largo al factotum,’’ from the “ Barber of Seville,’ and solections from the “ Trovatore’’ and “ Tra viata.’ Mile, Piccolomini delighted the Brooklyn lieges by the brilliancy of her execution and the grace and fascination of her manner. It is unnecessary for us to analyse her de- livery of such airs as the “Brindizi"’ and the “ Gonven Paetir,” which hasbeen rendered familiar to our readers by repeated criticisms. All that remains for us to do is to notice the charming surprise improvised by her for her audience in the introduction of the ballad, in English, 1 dreamt I dwelt in marble halls,” from the “Bohemiau Girl,’ and of “The young May moon is beaming, love,’ for the encere. Both these songs were given with an em phasis and perfection of accent which astonished and de lighted her hearers. Formes gave in magnificent styic “The Wanderer” and the “Standard Bearer.” The “Largo al factotum”’ of Gassier, aud the aria “Di Trovensa,’’ from the “Traviata,” by Florensa, were also admirably eve. cuted, as was aleo the liberty song from the Puritan), by Gassier and Formos, Altogether, the entertainment was one of the most varied and delightful that has ever been given in the sister city. Tur Ormea.—T> night Madame Gazzaniga, aa established favorite of the New York public, and one of the finest dramatic artists that has ever visited this country, will make her last appearance previous to het departure for Havana. The pieces selected for the occasion are the “Luerezia” and the fourth act of the “ Favorita.’’ Madame Gazzaniga will be supported by Madame D Angr and Signors Tamaro, Lorini, Gassier and Gasparon) To-morrow (Saturday) the only mating that can be given during the first epoch of the winter season will tak> place at the Academy. The “ Figlia di Reggimento,”’ with Mile. Piccolomini and Carl Formes in the principal réter, will be performed entire, and will be followed by other Pieces of equal attraction. This matings will be one of the moet brilliant morning catertaintnenta ever given at the Academy. “Don Giovanni is announced for Monday, with a maynil cast, including Mile. Piccolomidt as Zerlina. Every eitort is being made by the management to give to this representation an ensemble and grandeur ot effect un- surpassed and unsurpassable by the European houses. With a generosity and public apirit which aro highly praieeworthy, Mr Ciman has resolved that the poor of the city shall benefit by the interest that will be excited by this event. With this view he has concluded to sei! the private boxes at auction, in the rotunda of the Mer- chants’ Exebange, aud to hand over the premiums to the Mayor for charitabie purposes. The sale i to take place tomorrow (Saturday) morning, at eleven, under the superintendence of a committee of gentlemen, ant we have no doubt that the competition will be suck as to real cosidera le sum for the philanthropic purpose contemplated by thi ect Mrs Jou Draw fare takes hor farewell benet thi evening, at the Broadway theatre, after which she jyro coeds South for the winter, and early in the spring em tyarks for Kurope, where, we understand, she will appes ag £000 as tie pagutiations BOW progressing are com pleted THE LATEST NEWS. IMPORTANT FROM WASHINGTON. THE DESIGNS OF THE BRITISH IN NICARAGUA. emer. “aed Rushe ke, &k., &. Wasinnaron, Nov. 4, 1868. The substance of the despatch of Lord Napier to the State Department is represeated to be, in effect, that the Nicaraguav government wili avail itseif of the aid of the British fleet (o prevent the landing of Alibusters. Ouc government considers itself able to enforce the neutrality laws. Should, therefore, Walker and bis followers (a into the hands of the British, and thus be prevented from carrying out their designs, it would prove aa occurronos much to be deprecated, as it would produce an unpleasamt ‘state of feoling against the British government. The manifesto published by Gen. Jerez in the Heraww yesterday, against the old Nicaragua Canal and Trans Company, was drawn up by Webster, Wallace and others in the Vanderbilt interest, and Jerez was humbugged or dragooned into signing it. It will be recollected that several months ago the go vernment of Great Britain suggested, in general terms, that some mode ought to be adopted for verifying the ma-) tionality of vessels, which could be mutually used) by both parties, without offence to either. But thes distinct form of the proposition has not been made, noc) is it known what arrangement her Majesty's government will recommend. It is, however, not considered to be ne cessary for the United States to take the initiative ta this: matter, as the law of nations is acknowledged by Great Britain to mean that for which our goverument has always contended, and this to the latter is satisfactory. f Eng land desires any modification of it, her proposition will, of course, be entitled to consideration. ‘The administration does not credit the charges made io the London Times against Mr, Reed, our Minister in China with regard to his conduct about the treaties. The “ moat favored nation ” clause was added to the treaty megotiated by Mr. Reed; therefore it is argued he could have auy motive to prevent the British or French from obtaining apy number of privileges. On the contrary, it would bel to the interest of his country to favor their efforts. The sloop of war St. Marys is expected shortly at Pa nama, when, by order of the Navy Department, her of cors will be relieved. Others have beeu ordered to pee pare to take their place. Quartermaster General Jesup’s report, now in prepara tion for Congress, will exhibit a high!y satisfactory stats of operations of that branch of the War Department. Out of ten millions four hundred and seventy-two thousand eight hundred and tweuty-five dojiars wo be accounted! *for for expenditures for the year ending June 30th, wo counts have been rendered for over uine millions. Con sidering the many different localities far in the interior of the continent, the numerous stations and extensive ops rations, this shows great efficiency. [t is beeved the Quartermaster General will not require so largo aa amount for the current as for the past year. The ew mates, however, are not yet prepared. General Herran, who has had recent interviews with! the Secretary of State concerning the Cass-Herran treaty | will return to New York on Friday. Barrett, who was convicted of the murder of Reevs Lewis, and who was respited two weeks, had bis sou tence commuted by the President to-day, to imprisonment, for life in the penitentiary. To-morrow was the day fixed! for his execution. Arrival of the California Overland Mall. Sr. Louw, Nov. 5, 1858. The overland mail has arrived from San Francisco, nothing of interest later than was embraced in the advices! received at New York per steamer St. Lovis. The over land California mail brought five passengers. The west ward bound mail was met fifteen hours from San Frae cisco, only twenty-two days out from St. Louis. Dinner of the Venezuelan Commissioners at Philadelphia. Par.apeLedia, Nov. 4, 1868. The dinner given by the Venezuelan Commissioners to the municipal authorities of this city, at the Girard House, is going on. The party is numerous and wel! selected, aad the affair very spirited. Senor Rojas presides, having Genera! Pacz and Major General Patterson near him Movements of General Walker. Avavara, Ga., Nov. 4, 1858 General Walker passed through this city to-day, en reuse to Washington. Disaster to the Ship Preeriess. Syower, N. 8., Oot. 90, 1858. The ship Peerless, from Quebec for Engiand, timber laden, became dismasted off Cape North on the 25th inst., and striking Flint Island, bilged and lost her ruddor. Sub sequently she drifted off into Mire Bay, where he let go both anchors, and at last accounts (on the 28th) was rid ing out the gale with some probability of success. The carpenter was swept overboard and drowned. Three sea men, who, after the ship anchored, left in a boat for us shore, contrary to the captain's orders, perished in tas attempt. Several of the crew and all the passengers, con sisting of thirty persons, were afterwards landed. Ths vesse! and cargo are valued at £12,000. Recent gaics marine disasters have occurred. The fishing nets along the coast are much damaged. spatch. Pretancr, Nov. 4, 1858. ‘The despatches published in the Harrisburg Patriot aad Union, purporting to be from the Associated Proas, an nouncing the destruction of the extensive shoe store of Childs & Co. of this city, with loss of Life, are fabrications, and Lave no foundation whatever Fatal Accident. ONE MAN KILLED—TWO WOUNDED. Mowrran, Nov. 4, 1964. Three mea fell from the tubing of the Victoria bridge yesterday, One of them was killed, aud the otuer two seriously injured. Yellow Fever at New Orieans. : New Oauaans, Nov. 4, 1864 ‘The deaths by yellow fever in this city yesterday wore seventeen. Death of Hon, F. F. Backus. Rocuneran, Nov. 4, 1854. Hoo. F. F Backus, President of the Board of Managers of the Western House of Refuge, and formariy a State Senator, died in this city to-day, aged sixty four yoars The Galena and Chicago Railroad. Omrcado, Nov. 4, 1858 The gross earnings of the Galena and Cuicago Raiirowt for October were $139,000. Race Between Flora Temple and Reindeer. Aprian, Mich., Noy, 4, 1968 A trotting match took place here to-day Letwoea Flore Temple and Reindeer. The former won in throe straight heats, Time 2:30, 2:28 and 2-28. Weather at Boston. Boston, Nov. 4, 185% The weather today bas beea extremely unpleasant, © heavy easterly rain storm prevailing all day Suteide of a Cotton Broker. © New Onueans, Nov 4, i806 Mr. R. Hl, Chilton, a cotton broker of this city, comme ted sute de this morning Southern Ocean Steamer Movements. SavANNan, Nov. 4, 1858 The screw steamship Huntsville, of Cromwell's tine, arrived at her wharf on Tuesday, at six o'clock ‘The United States mail steamship Augusta arrived at ber wharf at four o'clock this afternoon All well Markets, PALLADELPHIA SOCK BOARD. Paraoruema, Nov 4, 1858 Stocas dull, Pennsyivania 5's, 4 Heading ftailroad, 2654; Morris Canal, 46, Long Island Railroad, 1134; Penn sy lvania 6's, 4355 New Onimans, Nov. 4, 186% The receipt of the America’s advices thie mornitg caused a decline in cotton in some cases of one cighth of acent. The sales today foot up 4,500 bales at very irre gular prices. Sugars buoyant and advanced io Molas 8e2 advanced Jc. Flour declined 2he Momus, Noy 3, 1868 Cotton stiffer, but not quota%ly higher 8 to day 5,000 bales Monet, Nov. 4, 1868 ‘The pubilcation of the Amor oa's news to day canned @ decline in the prices of cotton of Sem Baics 4,000 Lrales Cirariaenow, Nov. 3, 1858 Cotton quiet and vachanged ia pride. Sale 8,300 bales : Ouanueran, Nov 4, 1858. The Ameriga’a gems, cocgved Reco (Wis moraing, had c ; i bringing weekly papers of the 9th ultimo, bu: contaw, ) if } have been very severe, and it is apprebended that other j