The New York Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1859, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 8158. ————————— ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE. ARRIVAL OF THE FULTON. Lord Napier’s Recall Officially Announced. LORD LYONS’ APPOINTMENT CONFIRMED. The Statement of Lord Abercromby’s Appointment an Error. The French Slave Trade to be Continued. Organization of the French Nicaraguan Canal Committee, BUDGET OF FRANCE FOR 1860. ames of the Irish Revolutionists Under Arrest. DIPLOMACY OF THE GREAT POWERS IN CHINA, DEATH OF THE EMPEROR OF JAPAN. ‘THE AMERICA’S MAILS IN A SNOW BANK, ° &o., &e., &o. ‘The steamship Fulton, Captain Wotton, from Havre and Houthampton, via Halifax, arrived at this port at five welock last evening. ‘The Fulton left Southampton on the 15th ult., and, having experienced very violent westerly gales for twelve days, was forced to put into Halifax for coal on the 3lst ult. She left Halifax for New York on the 1st inst., and reached her dock as reported. Our telegraphic despatches, published on the morning of the Ist instant, embraced the main points of the Ful- ten’s news, and we have had three days later advices by the America. The mails of the America, with details of the news dated tothe 18th of December, left Boston yesterday morning, and wero due here at half past five o’clock last evening. The train, however, became embanked in a snow drift at Worcester, Mass., and consequently our files and letters did not reach us. They may cometohand ‘this morning. The London Gazette of the 14th ult. contains the follow- ing notification, dated at the Foreign Office on the previous night:— The Queen has been graciously pleased to appoint Lord Napier, now her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of America, to be her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the King of the Nether- lands, ‘The Quoen han alsp boap.rraciously ploased to Appoint Lord Lyons, now her Majesty’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Grand Duke of Tuscany, to be her Majeety’s Envoy Extraordinary and: Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States of america. This upsets the report received by telegraph from Balifax, that Lord Abercromby was to take Lord Napier’s place. The error arose from the statement that Lord Na- pier is to succeed Lord Abercromby at the Hague. ‘The London Star of the 13th ultimo says:— ‘The French inquiry into the nature of the traffic in Diack laborers shipped on the African coast bas, it is understood, resulted in a report to the Emperor that th: commissioners can see nothing objectionable in th» traffic. The commissioners seem to have rather rashly come to so deiinite a conciusion. The rumor at Paris, meanwhile, is that another seizure of a French ship en. gaged in this trade has been effected, and by a British cruiser. Fresh conflicts, too, with the Liberian authori- ties, have arisen fromthe same cause. It isnow reported that the Emperor of Japan died soon after the American treaty was signed. The cholera, it is said, had disappeared from Nagasaki, but was raging at other places. The Hong Kong correspondent of the Lon- don News, writing on the 20th of October, says:— ‘The news of the death of the Emperor of Japan is con- firmed. He died of cholera, which disease was carrying off great numbers. The United States Minister had re- turned to Shanghae, but some apprehensions are enter- tained for the French Plenipotentiary, nothing having been heard of the chartered steamer Remi, on board of which yessel his Excellency bad embarked from Japan for Shanghae. ‘The London Telegraph of the 15th ult, siys:— Acorrespondent informs us that the Emperor of Japan died some days after the American treaty was signed. There were several reports as to the cause of his death; one that he ripped his belly, another that he was mur- dered, and a third that he died of cholera. Being child- less, Before his death he adopted Foer-tsigo, Prince of Ku ain, aged sixteen years, as bis child and successor. The London News of the 15th ultimo has the following: — ‘The shares of the Illinois Central Railway Company have sustained a fresh fall, owing to a rumor, which appears to have been transmitted from New York, that a call of five dollars per share will be required in order to provide the means of meeting the interest on the bonds, due in March and April next. The shareholders will already have ithered from the recently published report of the depu- from the London committee that the company are fn want of money. There is an impression, however, that the money can be raised without haying resort to a call, by dealing with the “interest fund lands,” which have been specially appropriated to this purpose. The express object of this appropriation was to make up the deficiency between the bh of the railway and the charges on the company’s bond debt until such time as the working of the railway shall become more remunerative, and the company’s other resources shall acquire their fall devel- opement. ‘The Moniteur de la Flotte of the 14th ultimo says:— ‘The committee for organizing the execution of the pro- ted canal of Nicaragua is, it is said, occupied in com- eting its numbers. M. Elie de Beaumont, Baron Ch. pin, M. Jomard and M. Miche! Chevalier are named as likely to be chosen for France; Sir Roderick Murchison and Sir J. Locke, for England; M. Paleocapa, for Sardinia, M. de la Cruz de Castellano, for Spain; and Lieutenant Maury, director of the Washington Obeervatory, for Amo- Tica. In the Belgian Chamber of Representatives the Minister of Foreign Affairs informed the Chamber that the govern, ment had sent a Consul General to China to conclude a treaty and collect such information as may be useful to the commerce of Antwerp. Similar arrangements will be made with Japan, Cochin China and Siam. A letter from Vienna says:— The new financial measures which are to be adopted in ‘the course of this month are looked for with great impa- tence. The object of them is to enable the bank, which is now in a very critical position, to meet all the demands which will be made on it from the 1st January next, in Consequence of the new monetary convention, without its being compelled to have recourse to restrictions. An ex- pedient might be found, in the reimbursement, even if Partial, of the debt of the State to the bank, but’ the diffi- culty would be to discover the means of enabling the State to do so, A Spanish official return published in Madrid on the 9th ult., shows that the number of vessels which protect tho Isie of Cuba is 26, and that they carry 381 guns. The Se- nate had held no new sitting, and the Cortes was occu- pied with election matters, In the former General Prim, it was stated, intended, in the debate on the address, to Propose a motion blaming the projected war with Mexico. A letter from Rome says: We have nothing but rain here, and there does not seem any great chance of its ceasing. The Tibor has overflowe t ita banks, and ail the quarters of Ripetta, the Ghetto and the Place of the Pantheon are covered with water. This latter building presents a most singular appearance. Out side its pillars rise from the midst of water, and inside . ‘vast lake presents itself to the eye. One could almos imagine he had before him one of the bathrooms of the ‘Thernes of Caracalla, or one of those grottos to which acoess is obtained by means of a boat. Tho water is = me feet Vn a wae pay for pens ge wo view the spectacle, and without any doubt the sight ia worth the money.” Colonel Perceval, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Houso of Lords, died December 9, aged 72, after a protracted {ll- mess, ‘ A coal pit explosion, producing the loss of at least twenty- @ lives, occurred about noon on Saturday, December 11, Tyldesley, Leigh, Stattordshire. The London Herald romarks:— Tho rumor (denied at the time) that Mr. Robert Chambers, of Edinburg, was the author of the ,‘' Vostiges of the Natural History of Creation” is confirmed by the new British Musoum tatalogue. ‘ Advices from Dublin of tho 18th ultimo say:— Accounts from Kerry, received to day, announce the ar- vests of thirteen persons charged with being members of * an illegal society. MORNING EDITION—WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 1859. PRICE TWO CENTS. Atlantic Telegraph Enterprise—Is a Go- see ques on Capital Whole- some? (From the London Times, Deo. 15. Electric communication with the New World is an ob- ject not likel ae be abandoned. a or ae it ‘was joined with aerial travelling and self-supporting com- Dustion in the sneers of the practical; new ir’: ah least a possibility. A message has been sent to the New World and an answer received within twe hours and a half. Al- though for the moment disappointment has produced a kind of stupor, yet it cannot be doubted that we shallsoon have an attempt to renew the enterprise. It is said that the Atlantic Telegraph Company is about to apply fora further subsidy, and to endeavor to sink F cable in the course of next year. The advantages of this route, if we may call it 80, are obvious. It joins Ireland with Newfoundland, the wires from Trinity Bay are carried directly to the United States terri- tory, and in half an hour from the despatc! from Valentia it might be known, not only in New York, but in New Orleans, C , or even further west, in the new cities of Minnegota. direct line between tho two great civilized continents, Europe aud North America, must always have the preference, the only question being the poraibility of laying and preserving the cable in one long length and through such vast depths. In the meantime, another project not lees ambitions has just been laid before the public. We bad long since heard ‘of a scheme for crossing the Atlantic by a wire piper from Caithness to Orkney and Shetland, thence to Icelan and Greenland, and so southwards aiong the frozen cousts of Labrador. "But the company of which we speak have adopted, not the northern, but the southern route. ‘They propose to reach the United States by @ line sunk be- tween the African coast and Pernambuco, in Brazil. Were this line intended only for communication with the United States and ida, the projectors would certainly have much difliculty in bringing sensible men to adopt their circuitous course, which in- volves @ great many thousand miles of wire and a multi- tude of repeating stations. But their own notion is to make communication with Brazil and the West Indies and the African coast their principal object, the transmission of intelligence to the States being incidental or supplementa- vy. However that may be, here is their proposal: —The line would start from Falmouth, and, touching at Cape Finisterre, Lisbon, Cape St. Vincent (witha branch to Cadiz and Gibraltar), the Conaries (th a branch to Ma- deira), the Cape de Verde isiands, x the islands of St. Paul and Noronha, it will arrive ato. near Pernambuco, in the Brazile, A land telegraph will continue this line through the Brazilian territory as faras Para, whence a submarine line will be carried to the British settlement of Demerara, in Guiana. From here a combination of land and submarine wires will be constructed through the principal Weet Indian Islands to New Orleans, in the United States, where it will join the network of iting tolographs be. longing to the American companies.” ¢ line would run up the Brazil and Guiana coasts, cross to Trinidad, pass along the semicircle of islands to Porto Rico, thence to Hayti, Cuba, and across the Gulf to New Orleans. The character of the project may be understood from this sketch, which requires no amplification of ours. We can- not agree with the prospectus, that ‘it offers probably the most efficacious and practical method of opening tele- graphic correspondence with the United States of Ameri- ca,” for a telegraphic line of nine thousand miles to New York would certainly be a most unwieldy instrument of communication. Telegraphic communication with the African coast, Brazil, and the West Indies, not to speak of the Pacific provinces of South. America, would, however, be insured by such an enter- ‘as the one we are discussing, and, should raffic with these countries be of sufficient importance to warrant the investment of the required capital, the scheme would have a solid basis. This, of course, isa question for the future shareholders. rr ‘The ecientific details we are unableto discuss. Of course the great recommendation is that nowhere is there any space to be traversed equal to the distance between Va- Jentia and Reed Bay. The longest cable, that. between the Cape de Verde Islands and St. Paul, would be, we are told, only 890 nautical miles, It must, Di remembered that these islands rise up: AhiA-palantic or of a precipitously from vast depths, and that " reak in cable is not to be measured solely by its length. It is also urged in favor of the. new scheme, that the decreased length of the cable will allo; stronger and more frequent currents to be sent thi it. The risk also will be less, inasmuch as a break at any point not cause the abandonment of ‘80 great a portion of the cable. This, then, is one of the schemes which have followed the first attempt to lay a telegraph between the two worlds. Woe notice it because there is reason to suppose that in a year or two there will be plans afloat for electric communication with pretty nearly every region of the earth. The Red Sea cab e is in pro- cess of manufacture; and within a twelvemonth we shall probably be in daily communication with India. The At- lantic Company will soon be in the field again, while com- panies for telegraphs to Chinaand Australia are already in being. Its for the government to decide how fur it will assist these schemes, Our own opinion is soon stated. We wish telegraphic communication all success, and shall be glad to see the earth encircled by wires, and the furthest lands united by a universal scheme of sstantaneous cor- respondence. But the inauguration of this new era we would leave entirely to the action of private enterprise based on the principles of free wade. If a cable is wanted across sea or strait, let any company. lish, French or Amori- can—have full liberty to lay it, and to receive the profite that arise. No national mistrust should impede the action of capital invested in such schemes of costnopolitan use- fulness. But toa great system of guarantees and subsi- dies we decicidly object. ‘There ig, indeed, one exception. ‘The telegraph to India is a matter of imperial policy. ‘that vast and distant province is inhabited by millions of sus- picious and suspected Asiatics, and at any moment politi- cal disturbances may demand the attention of the home government. Not far from 100,000 European troops are now employed within its limits, a host of civil servants are continually requiring advice or orders, there are continually Governors and Generals in doubt or danger. In such a case, and on grounds merely of pub- lic policy, the ‘government may, without passing beyond its proper functions, guarantee a system of com: munication. But telegraphs to and from everywhere ough: not to be made at the responsibility of government. If sub-oceanic communication be feasible, companies for the construction of lines will find shareholders without the assistance of the State. If the communities interested are not confident enough in the success of a scheme to take up the shares, it had better be abandoned. Government interference will only create monopolies and hinder the developement of the science. Once give a company an ex- clusive right to telegraph the news between two countries, guarantying them a good per centage, and we may bid fare- well to in rapidity, accuracy and cheapness. Wo trust that neither of the two schemes for communicating ith the New World will receive further help from overnment. Tho Atlantic Company has already had ‘te assistance in the use of several ake of war, to the value of, perhaps, £100,000; it has also a large guarantee’ income from the governments on both sides of the Atlan. tic so long as its line is in working order. This may be defended on the ground of the originality and risk of the undertaking; but no guarantee upon the capital of the com- pany should be granted. The best kind of cable, the best paying-out machinery, and the proper method of using it, will soon be determined,and then the construction of a line will be merely a matter of ordinary calculation. There will be no more reason for the State to guarantee its capital than when a Lancashire cotton spinner builds a new mill. By the policy of subsidies and guarantees we shall only raise the public expenditure, while we change the growth of tolegraphic enterprise from health and vigor into @ state of hothouse feeblenes Telegraph Extension to the East and Aus- tralia, The last advices from Athens state that Mr. Sideli had left Constantinople for Syra and Athens to observe the working of the newly laid telegraphic line, and then to lay down the cable from Syra to Athens, on a¢count of the Greek government, {Calcutta (Nov, 9) correspondence of the London Times.] The telegraph from Galle to Madras, through the sub- marine cable across the Straits of Manaar, is now open to the public, A bit of the coast line between Madras and Calcutta is still imperfect, the bamboo posts, put up in ex- treme baste and for @ special purpose, having rotted away. The overland mail of the 9th of October was, how- ever, signalled from Galle to Calcutta, via Bombay, in twenty-four hours, The line from Kurrachee to Bombay is also complete, and there is not now an important city in India from which intelligence cannot be tiashed to Cal- cutta in twelve hours. If you remember that India is as large as Europe, Russia fneluded; that the entire country is within the range of the tor- nadoes; that our lines are all above ground that we have just regained the northwest; and that the first idea of a mutineer is to cut the wire which conveys the “lightning matl,’’ you will appreciate tho energy and services of the department. All is now ready for the Red Sea telegraph, which is watched with ex treme interest, notwithstanding a very general though Vague notion that it will prove “an infernal nuisance.” Indian merchants are too speculative altorother to appre ciate certainty, while Indian statesmen abominate the ideo of being puppets pulled by a wire. ‘Tho Anstralian and New Zeahwnd Gazette says In a fow days the screw steamer Omeo will leave with the telegraph cable which is to connect Victoria with Tas- mania. The cable is a single conductor of 240 miles in length, which is to be laid from Cape Otway, Victoria, to Kings Island. The telegraphic communication with the capitals of three Australian colonies and Tasmania will thus be complete. ‘The Secret Societies in Ireland. {From the Belfast Northern Whig, Dec. 14.] Yesterday evening, about five o'clock, the utmost ex citement was created in the neighborhood of Cromac street and the adjoining districts, by the sudden arrest of a num- ber of persons, believed by the authorities to belong to an illegal society. We have learned that, on Friday last information was given to Mr. Tracy, R. Mf., that an illegal body met every Sunday night in’ the house of a Mrs, MW Kay, in Great Raward street; and the informer, who, we have reason to believe, was himself a member of the body, went into such particulars of the nature of tle busi- ness carried on as_left no doubt as to the veracity of his statement. Mr. Tracy took immediate steps to sift the matter. Head stable Madders had only re. cently arrived in town; he was comparatively unknown in his I appearance to the public of Belfast, and Mr. Tracy, therofore, wisely solected that oilicer’ and a subconstable of equal ‘ity and pradence, to watch the premises of Mrs, M’Kay through’ out the whole of ner: In tho garb of ordinary citi- zens these two hovered about the premises during As darkness set in Lyd observed partiés of a suspicious character enter the shop, abd their suspicion was further aroused by the fact that these persons did not leave the premiees after they had been supplied at the counter with what they required, but up stairs, Head Constable Madders at once, when some dozen of this class of persons bad entered In this way, and had not made their departure, found himself on a reliable track, He then despatched information to the Queen street sta- 00, where the vonstabulary were held in readiness for immediate action. Some sixty members of the force, with side arms, were at once turned out, and, unde. Sub-Inspector Bindon and Head Constable Delany, were marched to Great Edward street. constabu- the premises of an they returned the prisoners were brought out. There was then an immense crowd of the residents of this usually quiet neighborhood assembled, every one of whom wag asking his neighbor the occasion of this un- usual proceeding. In the midst of two files of police, with fixed bayonets, the fifteen prisoners were taken to the po- lice office. Some elapsed before the arrival of Mr. ‘Tracy; all ingrees was prohibited to the court; and an iin- mepse, but a ver le crowd, had collected in the in Y Ta“the meantime the informer had adjoining locality. given information against @ sixteenth party—a person named John Kelly, a lawyer’s clerk—and he was arrested while in his bed, and taken algo to the police office. ‘The appearance of the prisoners, as they stood before the railing of the pohce office, was that of respectable artisans. Al! of them were decently attired, and few of them had the slightest ‘tinge intoxication, In the midst of any public assemblage they would have passed off as respectable, intelligent looking mechanics, But not ‘one word escaped their lips from the time they entered into the hands of the police until they afterwards passed into the county jail. We may as wel! here mention that when the police captured the prisonera, they found two bottles of whiskey on the table before them, and the party appeared to be enjoying themselves with great conviviality. On the arrival of Mr. Tracy the informations against the prisoners were privately preferred by that gentleman in peemecee Williams, County tor. This part of ings was carried on in the inner apartmentof the police office, and there was the utmost secrecy attached to it, The warrant far their committal to the county jail was made out and handed to Head Constable ders, The foliowing are the names, occupations and residences of the persons:—James Kelly, No. 1 Ormeau road, law clerk; Patrick Kelly, No. 1 Ormeau road, law clerk; John Kelly No. 1 Ormeau road, law clerk; Hugh Garleton, No. 2 Collin court, off Verner street, law clerk; Henry Smith, 46 Cromac street, waterman; James Donaghy, 48 Verner Strect, huckster; Daniel McKenna, 33 Bond strect, opera- tive; David McVeigh, 26 Cromac street, green grocer; Bernard Smith, 100 Cromae street, waterman; John Fin- lay, No. 9 Crawford street, laborer in provision store; Hugh Finlay, No. 9 Crawford street, laborer in provision store; William James McAuley, 28 Catherine strect, fac- tory worker; William Laverty, 44 Market street, baker; William Finnigan, 95 Market street, quay porter: Daniel Barr, 62 Verner street, laborer; Francis McGoran, 48 Green street, lal 3 The warrant of committal having been placed in charge of Head Constable Madders, Head Constable Delaney or- dered the police to fix bayonets, and shortly before seven o’clock the prisoners were mai handcuffed, to the county jail. At this time large numbers of persons were on their way to their reapective places of worship, and the appearance of this considgrable police force, with a body of prisoners in their midst, created some excitement in the neighbood of High street, Bridge street and Done- gall street. There was otherwise, however, not the least manifestation of public fooling, and the prisoners entered the jai without a single evidence of disapprobation or applause from the assembled crowd. We have heard a great many statements in connection with these arrests, to which it is bardly necessary to give currency. Among the prigoners, it isstated, the master and secretary of the #0- ciety will be found; und it is also eaid that the premises which they were discovered have been weekly oc- ‘cupied by the body for several years: This, at least, we have a good authority for saying, that Mrs. M’Kay had no knowledge of the character of the patties who met in her house, although at thesame time it appears strange that the only available room in, the premises—the next being sublet to another party—should have been occupied by the prisoners. Whatever may be the result of future in- véstigation as to the peo or innocence of the prisoners, certain it is that few houses in Belfast, from its position. aight be more free from Sugplcion of harboring an illegal society than that of Mrs, M’Kay. Last night the constabulary were most active in their endeavors to make further arrests, and at a late hour a person, named Jas. Hughes, of Smith street, fowl dealer, was captured on information sworn against him. Whilst we write the most active members of the force are sifting every quarter of the town, in the hopo of discovering other members of illegal societies—their information on the sub- ject, we have ofticial reason for believing, being very ex- tensive and minute. It should be recollected that the in- ducements for information in these cases are somewhat considerable. In the recent proclamation of the Lord Lieutenant, with respect to illegal societies, it is stated:— “For the better carrying {into effect theso ‘our intentions and purposes aforesaid—the suppression of illeral socie- ties—we do hereby offer a reward of one hundred pounds for such infermation as will lead to the conviction of an of the persons who sball have administered any sucl oath, anda reward of fifty pounds for such information as will jead to the conviction of any of the persons who shall be found to be members of, or in any wise connected with any of the aforesaid societies.”” We believe that the prisoners will to-day undergo a private examination in the jail, aud some time may elapse before any important details of this extraordinary case may be publicly brought forward. [From the Dublin Mail, Dec. 18.] Kutanyey, Saturday evening. Iregret exceedingly to have to’ state that the dull monotony of a wet and dreary December day in this our hitherto quiet and peaceful little town of Killarney was yesterday, to some extent, enlivened by the circulation of a rumor that several young men, members of an ille- gal society, had been arrested at Kenmare. The intelli- gence was shortly after confirmed by the arrival of a mounted policeman, who came express for a reinforce- ‘ment of constabulary, and for vehicles for the re- moval of the prisoners to the county jail, which were despatched with the least possible delay, and at three o’clock this afternoon the party arrived in twoj long four wheeled cars, each drawn by three horses. There were nine prisoners, and a strong escort of constabulary, under the command ‘of Sub-Inspector Columb, who, with Mr. Banon, the newly appointed resident magistrate of this district, occupied places ia a third vehicle. The names of the prisoners are Denis Shea, Pat. Hennessy, Jeremiah Sullivan, Pat. Sullivan, Valentine Browne, Thomas Neary ‘Timothy Leary, Thomas Leahy and Thomas Sullivan—all single, respectable and intelligent looking young men. The party proceeded to the constabulary barracks, where they obtained refreshment; and horses having been changed and the escort relieved, they proceeded direct to the county jail, in charge of Head Constable Chillings- worth, of this station. Scnpay Morwinc. Iam deeply concerned to have to inform you that the disaffection has found its way into our hitherto proverbi- ally loyal little town. At a late hour last ght four young men, named Florence Sullivan, a native of re, who has been for some time employed here as an apothe- cary’s assistant; Joseph Murphy, Pat. Cronin and jel Murphy, grocers’ assistants, were arrested and are at [vg ‘hee in the constabulary barrack of this town. pay will, I am informed, be transmitted to Tralee jail on ‘morrow. A preliminary meeting of landed proprictors was held in Dublin on Saturday, 11th ultimo, to make arrangements for a general meeting of the landed gentry of Ireland of all parties, for the Lg oy of taking into consideration the defects of the law for the protection of life and property, and the amendments which should be sought forin the next session of Parliament. The meeting will be held in Dublin about the middle of January. The Routes to Central America—An English Synopsis of the President's Message. {From the London Times, Dec. 15.) * * * * * * The Pacific Mail Company, which commands the route from York to San Francisco via Panama, had Just de- clared a dividend of 10 per cent, making the total distri- bution for the past year 26 per cent. This, however, was short of the expectations of some of the shareholders, who had relied upon 30 per cent. The extraordinary profits of this company arise from the Nicaragua route being closed, and it appears that they have paid during the past six months a subsidy of £66,000 to Mr. Vanderbilt for ab- staining from opposition in that quarter. Every effort would be made to continue the combination, and to retard the reconstruction of the Nicaragua line, although it is known to be a positive point in the policy of President Buchanan. With regard to Mexico, it is stated that the forthcoming Presidential message will be less decided than was at one time expected, but that it will express warm sympathy With the liberals, with the view of giving them moral sup- port, and “will suggest nothing that can interfere in the future with the establishment of a protectorate.” On the tariff question there were rumours that the President is Jess uncompromising on the free trade side than was to have been hoped, and that a deputation from the iron in: terests of Pennsylvania who were anxious to have tho duty on iron fixed specifically at the average rate paid dur. ing the last five years under the ad valorem system, had received a degree of encouragement which made them confidertt they would get the needed relief. In connection with Central American ailairs, a private letter from a Washington writer contains the following remarks. They intimate that there is no fecling against the Clayton- Bulwer treaty, but seem to assume the condition that it shall be read svoordtag to the American interpretation. ‘They also refer to the Cabinet policy respecting Mexico and the Tehuantepec transit:— Tcan assure you, from the best authority, that there is no cause of alarm on the score of A:nerican susceptibility in regard to Nicaragua, provided England will carry out in good faith the stipulations of tho Clayton-Bulwer treaty, adopting the plain meaning of the words contained in that instrument. (It is very evident that, with the construction heretofore put on it by the British government, the treaty could never have been ratified by the American Senate, and that no President who values his reputation could adopt that construction. President Buchanan and his constitutional advisers have not the least idea of ac- quiring any territorial possessions on the Isthmus, and are equally desirous with the British government and that of France to wt down filibusterism, if necessary, by force of arms, If Walker and his followers were by somo means or other ‘ suppressed ”’ or spirited away, it would be @ relief, not a source of complication or difficulties to this government, What President Buchanan is deter- mined to uphold are the vested rights of American citizens, including those which ariso from contracts made with former ‘nments of Nicaragua. If Mr. Belly or anybody else will, in addition to the transit routes already established by American enterprise, build @ ship chnal across the us, the government of the United States will not object to it.’ Tt simply claims the same privilege for its own citizens which is granted to others, The real desire of Mr. Buchanan is to open the Tehnantepec route, which runs entirely through Moxican territory, with the cession of a strip of land in aid of the construction of a railway, which might easily be protect- ed without coming in conflict with the Mexican govorn- ment. On such terms the United States mi urnish material Wd 10 We vopstitutional party in Mexico, pro- vided the latter abstained in future from the lamentable Mexico have been succes- American patronage, and that Eur a, in ‘opposition to American interests, or in de! of the United States government, will do but a ruinous business. But Mr. Buchanan has no i aiding in the establishment of a monopoly, even in favor of his own fellow citizegs, and the Tohaawiepee route like every other route across the Isthmus, must and will be kept open for the use of all nations on precisely the same terms ag thoee preacribed for Americans. Affairs in China. LORD ELGIN’S DIPLOMACY AT SHANGHAE—TARIFP AND TRADE RULES—RETURN OF THE AMERICAN MINISTER FROM JAPAN—THE RUSSIAN TREATY. [Hong Kong (Oct. 29) correspondence of London Times.) Our Shangbae advices are to the 22d inst. Lord Elgin and the Chinese Commissioners, since the Jatter arrived at Shanghae, have had several conferences, and although what has past is kept a profound secret, it is understood that no Y pert difficulties have been presented in revising the tariff and trade regulations, and we believe allthe points may be considered as essentially set- tled. ‘The subject, the discussion of which, it is said, caused some delay, was that on the article opium, and this only had reference to the amount of duty to be im- d. We believe the matter has been referred to Pekin. 1e amounts mentioned are 30 tae's and 40 taels per cheat, Lord Egin holding outfor the former and the Commis- sioners requiring the latter. The latter, at the present rates for opium, would be equal to about 7 to 834 per cent; with ordinary eee ruling the duty “would be over 1 ile obtaining the expressed consent government to the import of opium, we could have wished a low duty to be fixed so as to remove the induce- ment that has hitherto exisved for the Chinese to evade their own government. A tax, less in amount than the proposed one of 40 tacls, has been tried at the various ports by the local governments, but it was not found to answer. We hear that Lord Eigin is to come down here imme- diately, and it is to be hoped that he will, on his arrival, be able to effect a ‘and satisfactory arrangement of matters at Canton, and decide the site for the British fac- tories. After this, as far as we are able to judge at pre- sent of the concessions obtained from the Chinese by the late negotiations, it will only remain for us to assert the privileges ‘granted to us to see an alteration take place in our intercourse with this country likely to be even more beneficial to the Chinese than to foreigners. There will be considerable responsibility incurred by those whose duty it will be to guard Cregg A treaty rights being set aside for any cause whatever. 'e have already scen the disastrous effect of the adoption of such a policy. His Excellency Mr. Reed has returned to Shanghae Japan, and at the date of last advices his Excellency mes Grog was hourly expected to arrive from the same lace. ? The North China Herald gives the heads of the different clauses in the Russian treaty. One clause stipulates for the appointment of a commission to settle the boundaries of the two countries. ‘This opportunity may be availed of by Rugsia to obtain considerable advantages, but other- wise her treaty only secures her the same privileges as. other nations. It removes, however, the restrictions that existed against the Russians carrying on trade at the ports. Matters at Canton show considerable Sopegeanest since we last wrote, and teas are now being shipped off. Since the opening of the market, about a week ago, some 100 chops of new congou have been settled at from 23 to 32 taels. The tea men are very confident in their opinion as toashort supply, and for the last day or two have shown some specuiative disposition, and have offered an advance for teas they had previously sold. The market is already cleared of all the best chops, and from the ad- vance in price settlements had ceased. At the other ports there is no partiquliar feature of change since last writing. ‘Tho decrease in the export is now estimated at about 11,000,000 ibs. , and, on that of 1856-57, 16,000,000 Ibs. It is reported that the insurgents havo lately isaued from Nankin aad have taken several cities from the Im- perialists, [Hong Kong (O¢t. 29) correspondence of London News.] By the arrivalof the clipper steamer Yangisee we ob- tain authentic information regarding the yengrons of ne- gouations atSbanghae,and learn, with much pleasure that the reports recently circulated by the Daily Press and China Mail of “a hitch somewhere,” are pure fabrica- tions. The North China Herald tells us that— So fur from any dezire having been manifested by tho commissioners to recede from the treaty stipulations agreed to at Tien tsin, tney have shown themselves most anxious to meet the views of the plenipotentiary, and have given evidence of this spirit in the readiness with which they p up the establishment 1 rel existing difficulties throughout the empire, a copy of which will be found in our columns. It appears that the commissioners purpose forwarding a copy of this proclamation to the Governor General Hwang by a special messenger in the next steamer. It is a step in the right direction that they should have learned to avail themselves of mare speedy mode of communication. ‘There can be little doubt the receipt of this docu- ment, under the seat of such high func ies as those now at Shanghae, will strike the last blow at the war policy hitherto pursued by Hwang. It is only to be re- gretted that the General commanding at Canton should not have availed himeelf of the opportunities afforded him of bringing the Governor General to his senses instead of leaving it to the imperial commissioners, It is farther reported that the Emperor has been already moved by the commissioners to remove Hwang from’ his present position for the mismanagement he has shown in affairs in the south, and that they pledged themselves to the withdrawal of their special powers from the Fayune War Committee, the continuance of which has been regarded ug a standing menace to our army of occupation. ‘The prociamation spoken of runs as foliows:-- ‘The Imperial Commissioners Kwel, a Chief Secretary of State, &c.; Hwa, President of the Board of Civil Office, &c.; Ming, a high oficer of the second grade, belonging to the impe: n i ‘wan, a titulary preside the Great Councll, trgue this sa ERRORS Be it known that there have been negotiated and established dy the above Commissioners, at Tien tain, relations of amity, to endure for evermore, between China and England, France ne g wn to the , mercl - iain tn encral, fase oeaton reat. mn om ee ey acco! notify to the merchants an Ie .of the different ports, at henceforth, ‘an the Commissioners ear ens. ly hope, there is to be permanent and substantial friendship between our nations, both parties in common enjoying com- pant Attend to this. Let mone disobey, A sp The French t for 1960. The Paris Monieur of the 22th of December publishes the report of M. Magne, Minister of Finance, on the French Budget for 1860, or, as he styles it, les élements du budget de 1860. After @ preamble, in which the flourishing state of France i attributed solely to the wisdom of the Empe- ror, M. says:— Nevertheless it may not be useless, to mect any doubts which might exist, to prove by official figures, by unchal- Jengeabie proofs, that the Emperor has given the rare ex- araple of a resolution which overcomes all obstacles, and of a prudence which avoids excesses and knows where to stop at the right moment; that for a time no govern- ment has so strictly confined itself within the limits of the means at its disposal, and that the favorable resulta indi- cated in my former report have been fully confirmed by facts. Last year, at the time of its publication, the draft of the accounts for the budget of 1855 was submitted to the examination of the Council of State. That draft showed, for ordinary and extraordinary services, an excess of re. cerpts of 3°4,000,000f, This sum was duly certified by the Legislative body, and the surplus of 304,000,000f, carried over to 1856. ‘The budget of 1866, though much affected by the ex- penses of the war, and by the outlay incurred by the re- turn of our troops, was nevertheless estimated to give a bonus of 106,000,000f, ‘The surplus has now been ascer- tained to be 112,000,000. Tho budget of 1857 settled all the exponses of the war. at the accounts of that budget were not cast up, an approximate estimate could be made. A sur: plus of 20,000,000f. was calculated upon. The accounts of that budget were closed on tho Slet of August last. ‘The surplus of receipts will be at least 36,000,000f. ‘The budget of 1868 is worthy the particular attention of your Majesty. Excepting our expeditions to the Chinese Seas, it is free from those exceptional circumstances which influence the receipts and expenditure of the four preceding budgets. It is the first budget of peace which can give a just idea of our normal situation, It was voted with an excess of receipts of 20,000,000f., and up to the present the produce realized exceeds by 76,000,000f. the anticipated returns. Everything tends to show that the balance will be an excellent one. The accounts of the budget of 1859 hare not yet been made up, It is started with a surplus of receipts of 8,000,000f. Nothing has as yet occurred to alter that es- timate;, on the contrary, the returnsof 1868 already ex. cee! the estimate by 22,000,000f. The draft of the budget of 1860, conceived in that spirit of moderation and of prudence’ which provailed at the former bud; }, and which cannot fail to improve under the control of the Council of State and of the Legis- lative body, indicates sufficient reeources for the develope- ment of various important branches of the public service, for an improvement in the salaries of the under officials and of the magistrature, and to add 20,000,000f. to the dotation of the sinking fund. In short, the budgets of 1855, 1866, and 1857, despite the immense expenses of the war and the difficult cir- cumstances of the time, instead of showing a deficit, did not even exhaust the means placed at the disposal of the government. The budgets of 1858, 1859, 1860, free, as regards receipts, and expenditure, of all those al ‘ceptio' complications, give reason to hope, founded ou known facte, ofa no less satisfactory final result. Therefore I may affirm with more assurance than ever, that since 1854 the deficit of the budgets, the primary cause of the floating debt has not incr: ased one centime. ‘That deficit is the work of many governments; but, as each succeeding government becomes answerable, and a great floating debt might become an embarrassment to the Treasury, the laws of the 9th and 19th of June, 1857. decided that that debt shoul be reduced, and ascribed the new capital of the bank and the dotation of army. The clements of the floating debt, which the above cited laws had in view to diminish, are evidently on account of their being due at short sight—the bonds and the savings banks funds. M lied to pay off treasury bonds. That fund added to the revenue, and the anticipation of the in- creased return from taxes, enabled us to liquidate more than one hundred and forty millions of treasury bonds since Fel last. Thanks to the reduction of interest established with that view the decrease continues gra- dually and easily. Tho funds of savings banks pushed beyond a certain limit would not leave that security to the treasury which financial amount at ig a neceesity to a good Sone er ehieh ToT 000 Majesty he State be saabled % to inform your that tl will be enal Ry, of Apt portion without difficulty, and without ving recourse to a loan. The means at the disposal of the treasury, especially what we have to reoeive from the Bank of Frau which I have carefully abstained from touchi object in view, and those which the dotation of the army will give us, will place nearly 200,000,000f. at our disposal for purpose. But in this question it is not only the treasury which is concerned, and its interest must be made to agree with that of the iors. M. Magne concludes his report with a comparison be- tween the financial state of France at the present mo- ment and last year. M. Magne seizes the opportunity Ee ant attribuing the improvement to the wisdom of the peror. Yo the first nine months of 1858 (he says) the imports of gold exceeded the exports to the amount of 376,000,000f. , and, what is worthy of observation, the imports and exports of silver were nearly balanced. In that short period the total amount in circulation was increased to the amount of 374,000,000f. The Bank of France, the re- serve of which had fallen to 190,000,000f., has now a reserve of 554,000,000f. In a general pomt of view it must be admitted that ome excesses caused a certain st ion in business, but quiet soon restores activity; such is the common law: We already feel its happy influence, and the situation of the country, so favorable in evéry respect, is a guarantee that the revival will be energetic and permanent. The Election To-day in the Fourth Congres= sional District. The Fourth Congressional district in this city, which until recently was represented by Hon. John Kelly, em- braces the Fourth, Sixth, Tenth and Fourteenth wards. Mr. Kelly’s resignation took effect on the 25th ult., Christ- mas day, and the Governor has ordered a special election on the 5th of January, to-day, to fill the vacancy for the remaining two months of the present Congress. In 1856, when Mr. Kelly was elected, the vote stood as follows:— ‘Ryckman, Ke Gould, Re. 3 bee’ ‘Am. oon as ez i 79 ou 369 . 316 2.229 396 1407 8,319 1,736 ASParit ne Rl lee BS At the recent Congressional election in November the following was the vote in the Fourth district:— ngs 361 - 599 800 3 432 1m 256 920 403 = hay 3,939 © 2,670 2,288 secured the election of a public officer. The polls will open at 7.24 A. M., sunrise, and close at aay P. M., sunset. The Missing Steamship Weeer. FEARS OF HER LOSS—LIST OF HER OFFICERS AND PASSENGERS. The steamship Weser, of the North German Lloyd, sailed from Bremerhaven on the 4th of December, 1858, at noon, since which time she has not been beard from. To-day will beher thirty-second day out, while twenty days are ordinarily sufficient for the passage. The stormy season of the year, and the length of time she has been due, have given rise to great anxiety for her safety. The voyage, if she has been out all the time, is certainly a very lengthy one, and may very justly create some feeling of alarm; but the steamer, it will be remembered, is a new one, £0 it is quite possible that she may have broken some of her machinery and put back to port, of that, disabled in machinery, she may be coming in under sail. ‘The following is the list of her passengers, and of such of the officers as are known to the agents of the company in this city:— Caplain—J. H, Gactern, rat Officer. ‘Hagemann. Chief errr, mm Gavette. Surgeon—E. Kramer, M. D. Chief Steward— — Schumann. PASSENGERS—FIRST CABIN. Henry Habicht, merchant, New York. SECOND CABIN. Hermann Baer, merchant, Chicago. Julius Wilke, mercbant, Colberg, Prussia. Cuvel Wernecke, merchant, Colberg, Prussia. Johann Ropers and wife, Fischelhoehe. Miss Geshe Bischoff, Salzwedel. August Weike, merchant, New York. Misses Friederike and Catharine Otto, New York. Gerhard Schoettler, merchant, Bremen. Mies Catharine Kohnerkamp, Melle. Miss Margarethe Basbrock, Handorf. Carl von Delitz, teacher, Konigswinfer. ‘Wm. Harres, farmer, St. Louis. Gustav Bachmeyer, merchant, Newark, N. J. Miss Martha Horton, New York. Misses Martha and Matilda Hauser, Car!sruhe. Carl A. Kuenzie and wife, merchant, Altenburg. ‘m. Dyer, merchant, Philadelphia. G. C. Kornahrens, baker, New Yor. STEERAGF. Peter Kollkmann, innkeeper, Bremen. Emil Boedicker, merchant, Hanover. Frederick Lips and wife, farmer, Niederuff, John Wm. Lips and wife, wheelwright, Canton, Ohio, Carl Kinkel, teacher, Luxfeld. A. Elisabet Stuening, Haarhausen, Gottlieb Meyer, Cincinnati. Adolph Bust, farmer, Mienengen. Friedrich Joseph Rein, carpenter, Leipsic. Sophie Fuge, New York. Theodore A. Schaefer, glazier, Berlin. ‘Wm. Wescher, engineer, Chicago. Joseph Speke, farmer, ‘ ha lg George Klein, merchants, Bethlohem, Penn- "TNicholaus Klaus, Pennsylvania. Gangolf and Bruno Schmidt, Acheria, Christian, Carl and Adolph Meidig. Catharine and Angelina Hohlweck. Margaretta Bender. Leopold Ruff. Philipp Rummel, tailor, Ammeshausen. Richard Wurster, painter, Breslau. Rudolph Prattwitz, merchant, Konigsberg. Hermann Mantels, farmer, Lipprechtsroda. Charles Schenkel, merchant, and wife, Lipprechtsroda, Dorothea Roeses, Lipprechtsroda. Henry Kalimeyer, firmer, Lipprechtsroda. Peter Sombader, cartor, Lipprechtsroda. Hermann Peters, nierchant, Gever. Caspar Ketringe, farmer, Giegenheim. Bertha Tons, Lehe. Total in the three classes, 63, Political Intelligence. UnorGaxizep Trrerrorms.—There are now in Washing- ton delegates from three unorganized Territories, to wit— Dacotah, Arizona and Sierra Nevada, and a fourth is ex- pected from Calona. Their object is to procure the organi- tion of Territorial governments for the several Territories they represent. SEWARD AND TIM Orrosmoy.—The Richmond Whig is anxious for a union of the opposition in 1860, but it repa- diates Seward and all the other biack republican aspirants for the Presidency. Iteays:— If we had any influence with the presses and tho party atthe North, who have already begun to press tho claims of Goy, Seward upon the country, we would impress upon them the utter impoesibility of ever electing him or any other republican candidate. Nothing can defeat the de. mocracy but the union of the entire opposition against it, and such union can never be effected by any member of what is called the republican party. This proposition is undeniable—so entirely self-evident that it requires no demonstration. Tar Democratic CANDIDATE FOR GovERNOR OF ViRGiNIA.— Mr. Letcher has written a letter accepting the nomination of the Petersburg Convention for the Governorship of Vir- ginia, On the subject of slavery be says:— To avoid all migapprohension, I state in language dis- tinct and emphatic, that I regard the institution of domes. tic elavery, existing in Virginia and the other slavehold- ng States, morally, socially and politically right. I trust that T will be found as ready to defend the institu- tion, and to resist all encroachments upon it, as }~ a in the commonwealth. In doing this, I will be defending and protecting my own interests and property, as well a8 the f rkeannp Sry Property of my fellow Guoe. ORGANTZATIONS OF MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENTS IN MASRACHU- serm.—Tho municipal governments of , Roxbury, Cambridge, Charlestown, Chelsea, Law , Lowell, Worcester, and New Bedford, wero organized on the 3d instant. CamELs a Nvtsancr.—Bhe City Council of Gal- veston, Texas, have passed the following ordinance:— From and after’the re of this ordinance no person or shall ride, drive or introduce within the limits of this city a 7 camel or camels, except for the pur- pose of immediate shipment from the city; and any pe. gon oF persons offending against this ordinance shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one hundred dollars for every such offence and for each and every came! so ridden, driven or introduced within said limits, to be recovered by complaint before the Mayor or any court of competent jurisdiction. 259 +1269 Mr. Thomas J. Barr (regular democrat) is the only candi- date in the fleld; but it is by no means certain that he will be elected, because the opposition parties may have neglected to nominate, and kept quiet on purpose to prevent a turn out of the democracy, who believe there is to be no oppo- sition; while the opposition, with a secret understanding and efficient arrangements, may rally to a man on one man, and thereby secure his election over the democratic candidate. It would not be the first time they have thus ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR. The Financial and Social Condition of the Empire State, &., &., &e. OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH. ORGANIZATION OF THE LEGISLATURE—ELECTION OP OFFICERS OF THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY—ATTEMPT TO OUST SENATOR MANDEVILLE—GOVERNOR'S MES SAGE, ETC., ETC. Aupany, Jan, 4, 1859. At eleven c’clock this morning the members of both houses of the Legislature assembled in their respective chambers. Nearly every member was present, In the Senate Lieutenant Governor Campbell called to order, and. directed the Clerk,S. P Allen, Esq., to call the roll of Senators. When the name of-Mr. Mandeville was called, and after that Senator responded, Senator Diven arose and stated that it was alleged that Mr. Mandeviile had va- cated his seat im consequence of accepting an ap- pointment under the general government, which, if true, vacated his office as State Senator. Mr. Diven merely presented the cage, but made no motion in rela- tion to the matter. Senators J. D. Willard and Scott made inquiries in relation to the charges, when they were in- formed by Senator Diven that the papers in his posses- sion made out an ez parte statement that Mr. Mandeville had, by taking the office of Postmaster, thereby forfeited his seat. Senator Mather moved to refer the subject to the Judiciary Committee. After further remarks, Senator Willard moved the Committee of Privileges and Elections, as did also Senator Smith. Senator Mande‘ emarked that he desired an early examination of , and if the Senate decided that he had committed any act where- by be was disqualified as a Senator, he would bow with re- spect to the judgment of the Senate. After an hour’s delibe- ration, the subject was finally referred to a select commit- tee, to be appointed by the jent of the Senate. It did not appear {rom the debate that there was sy cae: sition to cust Gen. Mandeville, unless it should plainly ap- pear that he had forfeited ail claim to his seat in conse- juence of accepting and Ng! Pg og to an office under Po general government, which the State constitution strictly forbids. His friends contend that he never re- ceived the appointment of Postmaster of Stuyvesant Falls, Columbia county. On the other side, it is contended that he did perform the duties of Postmaster for several days, signed receipts, and executed documents as such Post- master, and as agent of the United States government. But the facts will appear on the report of the committee. Some hour anda half was occupied in organising the House of Assembly. The members were sworn to sup- port the constitution of the United States and of this State, ‘and to execute the duties of members of the Assembly to the best of their ability, which with some will not bea very onerous task. At one o’clock the officers elected in caucus last evening were all confirmed, when, the House being organized, the Governor's M: ‘was sent to both houses, and afver being read by the clerks of the respec- tive houses they both adjourned over for the day. As ugua! there was a large lobby in attendance at the opening of the session, mostly of republicans from various parts of the State. His Excellency, Governor Morgan, was called upon by hundreds this morning in tbe execu- tive chamber. He received his political friends with much courtesy, baving a smile for each one of them. The reports of the various departments are nearly Teady to be presented to the parse That of the Comptroller is looked for with much interest. Mr. Church is as well posted with regard to the State finances, funds, taxation, expenditure and every other measure connected With our vast State resources, as probably any other man. Having devoted much time and reflection upon the gene- ral financial of the State, as well as to the expen- diture upon and t of the canals, there is no doubt that he will be able to present to the people of this State as full and explicit of their public funds, their public institutions, mapagement, &c., &c., as can reasonably be expected from any other source. The report from the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, in preparation by the Auditor, will be at this particular time one of the most interesting documents which wiil be presented to the Legislature during the present session. PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE. Senate. Axnany, Jan. 4, 1859. The Senate was called to order at 11 o'clock. The Lieutenant Governor, Robert Campbell, tooic hia seat. Mr. Prosser, from the Thirty-first district, was sworn in, On taking the chair the Prespent said:— Srxatons—I enter upon the disc of the duties de- volved on me 8 presiding officer of this Senate with but a Umited knowledge of the forms and laws governing ° my part (6 ment your conideues and. respect by caloreise, ce Will fairness and slcict impartiality, such ‘Tales as you dont for your own government as my guide. I must rely on your indulgence to overiook any errors I may commit in the effort to which I referred. Wit part, and such pomp full mation amd aid oa Tmant mm} suc! 0: ion as [ ma; exp Benatar to ‘order and deesctma 1a our proceedings, 80 to preserve the presant high of legialative body, I trust that our inter- T course here may not only be pleasant, but that our labors may result to the benefit of the people of the State. Committees were then appointed to wait on the Gov- ernor apd Assembly, and inform them the Senate had organized. Mr. Dives (rep.), on a question of privilege, brought up the matter of Mr. Mandeville’s seat, and stated that evi- dence had been presented to him that Mr. Mandeville’s seat had been vacated and a successor elected. After a spirited diseussion the subject was referred toa special committee. Recess for fifteen minutes. oa i Aunaxy, Jan. 4, 1859. ‘The Assembly was called to order by Mr. Davin Wisoy, Clerk of the late Assembly. ‘ The oath of office was then administered by the Secre- tary of State to the members elect, who subscribed to the constitution. , On the first ballot De Wrrr C. Lirmzsoun was elected Speaker, On taking the chair he said — GENTLEMEN OF THE AssEMBLY—The honorable position have conferred Seek oes = ledgmenta. ‘Tt will be my charge the duties incident to theChair as to retain that confidence, and merit your esteem ag a just and iinet ane officer. Intl upon myself the responsibilities of this place, I rely confidently uy aid and few at which is so essential to the preservation of the good order and decorum which give h character and eanoble the reputation of a le; Important measures affecting the present and future interest of our great State will demand our careful attention. Let pe therefore, devote ourseives to their con: with that fide! ‘and sound judgment which never fails to insure the ap- mn Of an intelligent community. Looking to Him, the Lhe of all te Prego for that wisdom which tous ‘can direbt us aright tn our celfoccstiona, woare revered to proceed with the business of the session. 7 W. Richardson was elected Clerk; D. M. Prescott, Ser- geant-at-Arma; George C. Dennis, Deorkeeper, and Joseph Ball, of Erie, first Assistant Doorkeeper. The Governor’s Message was then sent in. THE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. ‘To THE SENATE AND ASSEMBLY -— Tenter upon the discharge of the duties which the peo- ple of this State have committed to me with less of politi- cal experience than many of my predecessors in this high station, and with some anxiety for the result. Upright in- tentions, a heart devoted to the interests of the Common- wealth, and unceasing application, are all the pledges I can give for the faithful execution of the trust delegated to me by the people of New York. Under such circumstan- ces I cannot hesitate in this, my first communication to tho Legislature, to invoke the presence and aid of that Al- mighty Being who controls the councils of nations as well a8 the alfairs of individuals, that he will enable every per- son employed in the administration of the State to execute successfully the duties of his station, The constitution makes it the duty of the Governor to “communicate by message to the Legislature at every session the condition of the State, and to recommend such matters to them as he shall judge expedient.’ ‘STATE FINANCES. In conformity therewith, and as first claiming your ear- nest attention, I proceed to apprise you of the financial condition of the State, that you may early know of the ne- cessity which exists for supplying its treasury. The funded debt on the 30th September, 1858, was $30,913,258 77; of which $6,605,654 37 was tho genoral fund State debt, and $24,307,704 40 was the canal debt. Of the general fund State debt $350,000 becomes due in 1859, and $450,000 becomes due in 1860. There is alsoa contingent debt for stock issued to certain railroad com- panies, amounting to $670,000. The constitution disposes of the revenues derived from the canals, annually, in the following manner :— 1, To pay the expenses of collection, superintendence and ordinary repairs, which the Commissioners of the Canal Fund, in their report to the Legislature, on the 18th of Feb ruary, last for the last fiscal year, estimated at $1,000,000. 2. To pay the interest, and provide a sinking fund to pay the principal of the canal debt, ag it existed om the