The New York Herald Newspaper, March 1, 1859, Page 1

y NEW YORK HERALD. oe Se WHOLE NO. 8213. THE SICKLES TRAGEDY. he Milling of Philip Barton Key by Daniel H. Sickles. POSTPONEMENT OF THE EXA’’ NATION. Proceedings of the Circuit Court and Members of the Bar, Sketches of the Principal Actors in the Tragedy. The Feeling im the City Relative to the Affair, ey . tes ke. Wastunaron, Feb. 28, 1869, ‘Tho examioation concerning the killing of Mr. Key did not take place to-day, es was anticipated. Mr. Sickles Das retained as counsel Mr. Stanton, of Pittsburg, Mr. Chilton, Ur. Retcliffe, and report says others, inclading David Paul Brown. Application will be made by Mr. Sickles for a writ of habeas.corpus, with a view to procure his reloase on bail te await his trial, ‘The excitement occasioned by the terrible tragedy hag Dot diminished to-day. Large crowds have surrounded the prison where Mr. Sickles is confined, earnestly dis" cursing the sad event. As facta are disclosed indignation deepens against Key, thoseducer, andsympathy manifests Steelf with Sickles, the betrayed. It appears that it was on Thursday night that the anony mous letter reached Mr. Sickles, apprising him of his wife’s treachery. Simultaneously Key receiv da similar letter, warning him to desist from his pursuit of Mrs, Sickles. During Friday and Saturday Sickles fully sub- stantiated the truth of the charges made. ‘In making her confession Mrs. Sickles declared that Key succeeded some months since in seducing her to yield to repeated interviews by threats of exposure. In this way intercourse was kept up. The negro woman who bad charge of the house which Key had hired was confronted with Mrs. Sickles, and identified her as the lady who had accompanied Key. On Sunday morning Mr. Sickles, in spite of the occur- ences which had taken place, had calmly resolved upon divorce from his wife, when, as stated, the sight of Key ‘tm the square opposite, making the customary signals, in- furiated him to madness, and the bloody sequel followed. At pine o'clock last evening Mr. Sickles was removed to his cell, where he was shortly after visited by Rev. Mr. Haley, who in a Christian spirit came to offer him conso- lation, Under the effect of bis exhortations Mr. Sickles gave way to his emotions, and implored him to visit his wretched wife, and let him know of her condition. He did so, and found Mrs. Sickles in the utmost agony of mind. On her knees she implored her husband’s pardon, and besought him, if he would save her from madness, to return the wedding ring which he bad previously torn from her hand. ‘Tho reverend gentleman executed the commission, and car- ried back with him besides a letter expreasive of her Gespair, It was some time past midnight when the Rev. Mr, Haley returned to the prison and communicated what hhe had witnessed. Under the advice of this gentleman ‘Mr. Sickles consented to give up the ring, and was far- thermore induced to write letters to his wife of the most affecting description. To-dey Mr. Sickles is in a state of complete menta) Prostration, and though throngs of peragns have visit- ed the prison, he has refused to see any but a few of his most intimate friends, with whom, however, he has been unable to converse. He paces the corridor of the prison in silent grief, frequently pressing hishead betwoen ‘his hands He shrinks with dread from every allusion to ‘the horrivle event of yesterday. ‘Mrs. Sickies is confined t& hor bed by severe illness, and refuges to ese apy one Whatever. The moment she is able sbe is to leave Washington for her father’s house. Mr. Sickles bas consented that for the present Mra Sickles and their child sha!) remain with her mother, who has been télegraphed and is expocted to arrive here to-night. Numerous rumors are afloat concerning all the parties having thi effect to aggravate the facts already painfully distreesing, and many of the reports are pure fiction, PROCERDINGS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT. ‘The following proceedings occurred in the Circuit Court: ‘The court opened this morning at ten o'clock. There was ‘a full attendance of members of tho bar and others. Amid deep silence Mr. Carlisle addressed the Court, ia behalf of the bar, saying that he was called upon to discharge a painful duty, which was to announce to the Court the death of Philip Barton Key, Esq., the United States Attor- ney for the District of Columbia. In doing so, all that was good, all that was attractive in his character, came so forcibly before him that he felt he could not do justice to the subject. To all who had ever been associated with the deceased bis conduct had always been open, friendly and courteous, In that aspect all present had known him; in fn that aspect all present desired to cherish his memory. In order to give the members of the bar an opportunity to pay a last tribute of respect to his memory, the speaker asked the Court to adjourn unti} such time as the last rites to the deceased should be consummated. Chief Justice Dunlop said—We have received the intelli- gence of Mr. Key’s death with deep grief, He had fine talents, and many noble qualities which endeared him to his triends, In all his official intercourse with this Court his gracious manner and professional ability won our affection and reapect. ‘The Court was then adjourned till Thursday. MEETING OF MEMBERS OF THE BAR. ‘The members of the bar wore then called together in consultation. Joseph H. Bradley, Esq., offered the follow- 4g resolution:— etek e Resolved, That the members of the bar an bh wie ef the Conte eienn 8:5 Seer. Ee eee Philip Barton Key, who was to and Ly sg a by os with the sorrow and ‘and that in token of the respect of the members of bar and the the Court to the “of the deceased, they wear the ‘usual badge of mourning on the left arm during tho re- mainder of the present term of this Court. ‘It was further understood that the members of the bar ‘meet in the court room one hour before the funeral, when- ever it should be announced to take place, and proceed in @ body to the place of interment. THE ACTORS IN THE TRAGEDY. ‘MRS. SICKLES. ‘Mrs. Daniél E. Sickles, the unhappy cause of the terri- Dle Washington tragedy, is the child of Antonio Bagioli, an eminent musician, who came to the United States with the first Italian Opera company that visited us, nearly thirty years ago. Mr. Bagioli remained here and has been one of the most fashionable teachers of music, By his professional exertions he accumulated a competence, At one time he owned and occupied @ country seat on the Hudson, at Hastings. ‘His present residence is at No. 34 East Fifteenth ftreet, He married an American lady of the name of Cook, and his daughter Toresa, tho subject of this memoir, was tho only issue of the marriage. She re- ceived the best education that money could procure, ‘and has always been a great favorite in society. Hand- some, clever and comme il faut in every way, her maiden ‘and married life were always strewn with freshest flowers. She dispensed the hospitalities of Mr. Sickles’ house with @ charming grace which lent them a double attraction. ‘To the superficial observer her existence seemed centred im her husband and her children, She married Mr. Sickles in 1853, at the ago of seventeen, and accompanied him to Europe, where she was a great social favorite, PHILIP BARTON KRY, ‘The late Attorney for the District of Columbia, was do- feended from one of the best Maryland familics. His father, Francis Bond Key, was the author of that most Popular American song,“ Tho Star Spangled Banner,” and ‘Chief Justice Taney is his uncle, Mr. Key married Miss Swan, of Baltimore, She died about six years since, leav- Ing four children, tho eldest of whom is a daughtor of about fifteen yoars. Mr, Key is about forty-two years of ago, and was educated to the profession of his father—tho law. He wae appointed Attorney for the District by Pre- sident Polk, and has held tho office since the date of bie first commission. Mr, Key, at about the time of ig marriage, barrowly escaped a dul with Colonel May, who bad been a suitor to Miss. Swan. Mr, Key had ao eazy, gentlemanty manner, and was @ general favorite in society. He had just a ‘ittle of that blasé air which is 80 distinct from the ustling joyousness and unrest of the American character, and was noted fer some ecoen- tricities of manner, which made him rather interesting han otherwise, He had a fair reputation at the bar, and was generally esteemed among gentlemen with whom ‘he associated as an upright and honorable man, DANIEL BE. SICKLES. Mr. Sickles is a native of New York, aged about forty, and the son of Mr. G. G. Sickles, @ prominent momber of the New York bar, whose office is within a stone's throw of the Herat buildings, and whose private resi- dence is at No. 2 Abingdon square. Mr, Daniel E. Sickles has been since bis maturity a prominent Now York politi- cian. Bis first occupation was that of a printer, but he Was afterwards admitted to the’ bar, where he has always been prominent, having been associated with lealling counsel, and always acguitting bimecif with credit. In 1858 he married the lady who has beeu the cause of his Present misfortunes, and accompanied Mr. Buchanan to England na Secretary to the Legation near tho Court of St. James, Returning, he again took an active part in city politics, and, after a violent contest, waa elected &@ member of the State Senate by @ smal plurality over Mr. Thomas J. Barr, now a colleague with Mr. Sickles in Congress. At the Cincinnati Conven- tic, by which Mr. Buchanan was nominated for President, Mr. Sickles took an active part, and also in the canvass which succeeded it. He was chosen to represent the ‘Third district of New York in the present Congress, by a clear majority over two competitors, and he is alsoa member elect of the next Congress, commencing on the 4th inst. Inthe State Legislature and in Congress Mr. Sickles hag always been a prominent member. He is a fluent speaker and an acute debater. Apparently of a nervous and excitable temperament, he is still distinguished for hig imperturbability and cool- ness under the most trying circumstances. He triumphed over difficulties which would discourage any ordinary man, and bas won bis way, literally, “‘out of the Gre.” He is distinguished for anagreeable and plossantsocial manner, and is to all outward seeming a gentleman born and bred. Such, also, were his surroundings. Last year, in the metropolis, be occupied s plessant cottage at the foot of Ninetieth street, overlooking the Hudgon, where the hospitalities common te society were elegantly dis- pensed by himeelf and Mrs. Sickles. There were all the surroundings of wealth, taste and fashion, joined with the thousand nameless attractions that make up the charm of the home circle. Mrs. Sickles really wanted for none of the elegancies in which ladies ao much delight, and seemed perfectly happy, surrounded by her family and her friends. It was eaid that Mr. Sickles idolized his wife and doted upon his daughter, a beautiful little girl of sixgyears. Their town house was always full of friends, who never failed to repeat their visits. In Washington Mr. Sickles rented a commodious maneion in the most aristocratic part of the capital, No. 7 President square. Here, on Tuesday of each week, Mrs. Sickles had her morning receptions, always attended by the most pre- sentable people in town, On Thursdays Mr. Sickles gave aformal dinner, at which there was always a brilliant party. His future promised to be most prosperous; but Vacmme propose, et le Dieu dispose. THE EFFECT OF THE TRAGEDY IN THE CITY—THE TALK OF THE TOWN. ‘The tragic affair in Washington produced a great sensa- tion in the metropolis yesterday. There has been no topic of comment since the Burdell murder and Atlantic cable excitement more generally noticed than this sad case of domestic ruin and bloody re- venge. In the streets, the ‘law courts, public houses, private dwellings, and, in fact, everywhere, it was the prominent topic of conversation, not only from the thrillingly interesting particulars of the case, but from the fact that Mr. Sickles is so extensively known and ac- qnainted in this city. The almost general opinion seemed to be that Mr. Sickles had done what most other men among us under the same Circumstances would nave deue, whether such a course is right or wrong. Many not only thoroughly endorsed the killing of the seducer, but declared that no other course could have been adopted; that there is no excuse, no palliation, for the desolation which he has thus brought into a happy family; violating the confidence of a friend whose hospitality he daily enjoyed; deeeorating his hearth and be traymg his honor, and teading a guileless girl astray from the paths of virtue. It was conceded by all that this affair, whatever may be the facts of the case, is most sad and unfortu- pate—to Mre. Sickles, in the loss of a devoted husband and an excellent position in society; to Mr. Sickles, for the total ruin ef his domestic peace, aud perhaps of political prospects; to the deceased, cut off in the prime of life and in the midst of political success, leaving his children orphans; and to the friends of all parties. There were not found wanting those who utterly con- demned Mrs. Sickles’ conduct; though others as much pitied ag censured her. Some of the remarks are very severe, especially among her own sex. Women are not noted for being remarkably charitable to one an- other in such cases, and the general impression among the female sex seemed to be that there was no excuse for Mrs. Sickles; that she had position, attention, and a confiding husband—all that a woman could wish for— and that she deserved the most stringent fate for her vio- lation of the dictates of virtue, In this censure they bardly thought of the punishment the unfortunate woman will suffer for the remainder of her life. There were some, however, who claimed that there were extenuating circumstances; that she was young when she was married—too young to be trusted in pro- miscuous society; too innocent and guileless to be sub- jected to the arts of designing men; too thoughtless, per- haps, to have realized fully the enormity of her crime until she had gore too far to retract, or too infatuated with a dishonorable man, who took advantage of her weakness; that she was to be pitied more than blamed, and that perhaps a closer watch should have been exer cised by her husband upon the Class of men with whom he allowed her to associate, excluding, with the argus eye of a jealous lover, the slightest attention from the liver- tine, instead of favoring his addresses, affording him op- portunities, and leaving his precious jewel uncared for, as it were, to be mercilessly despoiled, ‘The utmost sympathy was manifested for the children. Who can picture the feelings of those children—their mother a dishonored outcast—their father perhaps the inmate of a cell, and certainly borne down with the misery of the disgrace which has been ruthlessly brought upon him? The thoughts of these little children, and especially of the fate of the little one which is yet to see the light, saddened many hearts. Their prospecte in life havesurely been blighted in the bud. In the law courts the impression seemed to be very pre- valent that no Grand Jury could be found to indict Mr. Sickles, or at least that no jury would convict him of murder; that the case is one of those few appeals to the bigher law which men, knowing their own natural impulses, are very loth to punish in others. It seemed to be the general opinion that Mr. Sickles would be re- leased with, perhaps, a brief term of imprisonment, owing to the aggravation which Jed him to commit the deed of blood—an aggravation which must make the blood of a man boil with indignation and rage, and which no mar- ried man can contemplate with the slightest idea that he could ever control himself should he be subjected to it. Similar cases were cited where juries acquitted men for revenging dishonor to themselves or familica. Singleton Mercer’s case in Philadelphia was alluded to as one. Many, very many, regretted that Mr. Sickles could not have 20 far controlled bimself as to let the law take its course, or be satisfied with a less sanguinary revenge. Some set forth the position of the decased, his unarmed condition, his supplications for mercy, ag circumstances which should have palliated his punishment. But these were constantly met) with a retort that the punishment could not be too great for such ® crime—destroying the happiness of families for the momentary gratification of lust; that such aman should be shot like a dog, without quarter or mercy, and ruthlessly. Some affected to disbelieve that the evidence was #0 strong as represented against Mre, Sickles; that perhaps the deceased was not guilty, but merely loved the little éclat of boaatitfphis intimacy with Mrs. Sickles; that no such overwhelming proofs as spoken of could be obtained. Among Mr. Sicklea? political friends tho a air was much regretted, aa affecting most seriously his political pros- pects, a8 well as blighting his domestic peace. Some thought that whatever might be his punishment, if any, he could never assume his place again in political circles, MORNING EDITION—TU SDAY, MARCH 1, 1859. either from his heart- broken feelings depriving him of al! ambition, or perhaps from a prejudice against him—re- acting from the present sympathy for him. The opinion, however, was very freely expressed, that if the circumstances against his wife were proven aa clearly as the Washington correspondents allege they can be, and that he escapes punishment from a natural sym- pathy with his wrongs, he will be praised for his manliness and courage rather than blamed for his impetu- osity, and that he may come out of the difficulty a better anda wiser man, standing as well in the community as before this truly lamentable occurrence, 80 unexpected a8 to fairly shock the social circle of the country. ‘The conduct of Mr. Butterworth, as reported, was freely canvassed, and in 4 great measure condemned, The (act of his eugaging the deceased in conversation, and looking calmly on while the shooting took place, was spoken of af repreheneibie in the highest degree by those who could excuse Mr. Sickles im his natural indignation. But Mr. Butterworth, it was urged, had no such impulee; be hed no keen feelings of anguish to revenge; what right had he to become an accessory before the fact? Such were tho varied comments on Mr. Butterworth’s conduct, But om the other hand it was urged that he need not have known. what was Mr. Sickles’ purpose; ho need not have been aware that @ killing was intended; and since his friend had been injured he was perfectly justified in doing what he could to help Mr. Sickies to meet his wrongor; that it ‘wag not only his right, but his duty. Such were the sentiments, foelings and opinions ex- Preased yesterday in every puit of the city. The excic- ment was very great, and the conversation on the subjout a6 impulsive and emphatic as it was general, THE FEELING IN ALBANY. Aupary, Feb, 28, 1858. The intelligence of the Washington shooting affair reach- ed here this morning before the Legislature assembled. As Mr. Sickles is well known, either personally or by re- putation, by almost everybody, 80 the telegraphic report of the affair was commupicated to everybody with the quick- ness ef thought, Public opinion here seems to justify Sickles in thus promptly punishing the seducer of his wife. It has been the town talk throughout the city—about the legislative halle, and the streets and corners—during the whole day. Extras were issued, and the neweboys made rapid sales of the telegraphic account as issued. NEWSPAPER ACCOUNTS. [From the Washington Intelligencer, Feb. 28.] DEPLORABLE OCCURRENCE. Our hermes f was yesterday afternoon thrown into @ state of painful excitement and regret by the reports of an encounter and resulting homicide, which took Place about two o’clock in the First ward, at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and the east side of Lafayette square, The parties were Philip Barton Koy, i United States District Attorney for the District of Colum- Dia, and the Hon. Daniel E. Sickles, a Representative in Congress from the city of New York. Tbe meeting ended in the killing of Mr. Key by Mr. Sickles, the former living but a very short time after receiving three shots from a revolver. The provocative to this dreadful affair is disclosed in the testimony of Mr. Butterworth, of New York, before Justice Goddard, the Chief of Police. He states that about the time abovementioned he met Mr. Sickles on Pennsylvania avenue, a little eastward of the corner of Lafayette square, and nearly opposite the State De- tment. He had a few words of conversation with . Sickles, who left him as Mr. Key ay y the latter coming down the avenuoc towards the State Department. They met at the corner of Lafayette square, when Mr. Key extended bis hand towards Mr. Sickles, saying, ‘ How are you?” Mr, Sickles refused to take the proffered band, saying, ‘‘ You have dishonored my home and my family,” and applying to him gomo epithet. Mr. Key immediately put his hand in hie side pocket, for the purpose, ag the witness supposed, of drawing a weapon, and Mr. Sickles at the same time put his hand into his skirt pocket, from which he drew a pistol. As Mr. Key paras — cron — a Mr. Deyuyspes article he took out of his pocket, (which proved to be an opera glass, Mr. Sickles fred bi pistol and shot Mr, Key. The’ attsy staggered a little back, but rallied and made at Mr. Sickles, who, stepping afew feet backward, fired a second shot into the body of Mr Key, who then reeled back towards Mr. Maynard’s house, with ove hand on the railing and one knee on the pavement, exclaiming ‘“ You have shot me,’ and then crying ‘‘murder.”” Mr. Sickles then fired @ third shot into the body of Mr. Key and left him, after which Mr. Key was conveyed to the Ciub House, close at hand, where be expired in a fow minutes. ‘We learn in addition 10 the above, that immediately after firing the thirs ume Mr. Sckles proceeded to the resi dence of Judge Biack, which is in tbat neighborhood, and to which place be was followed by several police officers, whom be afterwards requested to accompany him to his own residonce, thet he might make some necessary ar- rapgements pre] ‘y to surrendering himself to the Chief of Police, The officers baving compiled with his wishes, tho Mayor and Chief of Police were soon in at. tendance, and after a brief examination, Justice Goddard baying declined to take bail in #0 serious a case, Mr. Sickles was committed to prison for a farther examina- tion, [From the Baltimore Sun.] Wasminaton, Feb. 27, 1859. A lamentable affair occurred here this afternoon shortly before three o'clock. Philip Barton Koy, Faq., United States District Attorney, was killed by three balls fired cearly opposite the President's house, corner of Lafiyette square, at Dr. Emmell’s door, by the Hon. Mr, Sickles, member of Congress from the State of New York. fhe whole neighborhood of Lafayette square has since been the ecene of the most intense excitement, thousands of persons of Washington and Georgetown having visited it during the afternoon. The dead body of Mr. Key wag im- mediately conveyed to the Club House, on Madison place, at the east end of Lafayette square. Coroner Woodward summoned a jury and held an inquest. The venerable General Walter Jones, Philip R. Fendall, Esq., Judge Car. roll and Jno. A. Smith, Esq., were amongst them, with other old citizens and friends of the deceased. News from Rio Janeiro, By an arrival at this port we have dates from Rio Ja neiro to January 18—five days later than advices via England. The Jornal do Commercio says that on January 2 a defi uitive treaty between Brazil, the Oriental republic and the Argentine confederation—which the three contracting Powers bound themselves to make in the preliminary Coa vention of August 27, 1828—was signed at Rio Janeiro The Plenipotentiarier were Senor Paranhos aud the Mimi hg elipagy nee mga Don Luis J. de rgentine 8 Office. Before Edward C. Weat, Surrogate. WILLS ADMITTED TO PROBATE, Fro. 28,—Martha Hoes, Eliza Steen, John Foley, Eliza- beth Seaman.—The will of Hermann Weissenborn was submitted to the Surrogate. The deceased was on board ‘be ill-fated steamer Austria on her passage from Ham. ourg to New York. On the 18th of August last, when the fire which destroyed the Austria was the was seen to jump over the side of the vessel into the sea, from whicgh he was never seen to rise again. This testi wony was obtained from one of the survivors of the caia- mity, and as so much time bas elapsed since the time of ‘he occurrence during which nothing has been heard of ‘be testator, it is claimed that no doubt should be enter- tained of his death, and that his will should be admitted 0 ge The the cage under advise- ment Rercen OF Mr. axp Mrs, Barney WituiiMs.—We learn by letters from London, that the great theatrical favorites, Mr, and Mra, Barney Williams, will retarn here in Septem. ber, and commence a tour of the country. They were to finish their engagement at Drury Lane on the 24th February, and would then go to some otber London tbeatre. The avorage net receipts of Mr. and Mrs. Williams in ry have been $6,000 per month, which is the best success.” Mr. W. Corbyn Is their business agent. Pena isf i rome fy ft Rpt ae in ‘ext A and linhed in the Louisville Journal, says that the oid party of filibusters—Walker, Henningsen, Col, Frank and the rest of them—are rendezvousing at that point for raid on Sonora. Gen, Henningsen, Col. John Markham, Major Walters, Capt. F. White and Lieut, BAgar Hewitt, of the army, have arrived here to load & large party of emigrants, who are rendezvousing at this ts together with a party beaded by Col. Kinney, from ‘isti. Gen, Wm. Walker, Lieut. Mowry, Capt. Fossane and Col. Frank Anderson, of Se ee precede the whole party for Fort, Yorn aud Hleemaci, whole pari ‘uma an ' troy Pd aap figured in a revolu- in Sonora, wi sources Bouxd Waer—We hear from reliable crammed “chuck full” every hotel in St. Louis is iu i i PRICE TWO CENTS. TUESDAY, 3} A. M. ARRIVAL OF THe CITY OF BALTIMOR' FOUR DAYS LATER | RIM BUROPE. SUBSIDENCE OF THE WAR FEELING CONSOLS 933-8 a 951-2. CONDITION OF THE MARKETS, bey &e, &. The ecrew etearship City of Baltimore, Capt. Leitch, which eailed from Liverpool at about 10:30 on the morn- ing of the 1604 of February, arrived here at a quarter to three o'clock this morning. ‘Tho steamship Europa arrived at Liverpool at 8:20 P. M. on the 141n. ‘The Cunard screw steamship Jura, which was to have sailed trom Liverpool on the 12th of February, simuita- aconely with the Canada, only proceeded a short dietance down ihe Bferacy, when she came to anchor, owing to the bagy siate of che weather. As she was lying in the stream on the wight.” the 2th, she was run into by the steamer Wisusor, fro.) ulin, and bad ber bowsprit, figure nead aud cutwate; ¢ui ric] away, rendering it necessary for her to go into dec for repairs. Her cargo was not damages, and it was suyposed she would be again ready for sea on or about the 19th of February. Great Britain, In the Honse of Lords, on tho 14th Fobruary, the Ear) of Malmeebury, in reply to Lord Wouebouse, said he would lay before the house the recent correspondence with the United States government respecting the right of search, He thought England had exercised a wise discre- tion in giving up tuat right, and he believed that a code of instructions which had been agreed to by Fngland and France, and had been submitted to the United States for approval, would be found to work satisfactorily in ro- prestiog tie slave trade. The Earl of Clarendon said the right of search was a belligerent right, and Rot be. properly exercised in time of peace. He trusted that the new code of instruc tions would ve satisfactory; but unless they were adopted by all the great maritime Powers, there would always be digputes and inconvenicace, The Ear! of Derby believed that the code of instructions which had been submitted to the United States would pre- vent future complications. After e few words from the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord Brougham and the Earl of Carlisle, the subject dropped. ‘On the 16th in the House of Lords the Earl of Donough- more stated that it was not the intention of government in the course of the present session to introduce any meagure tor relieving the sbipping interest from paying toils, Mr. Dnsraelt, in reply to Lord ©. Paget, stated that gov- erpment would not grant uoccncitional guarantees either sot. Atiautio telegraph ort anyother submarine tele- ara. 8 Frances ‘Tho war panic appears to bo vying out. The Paris cor- respon‘ents of the Euglish press have little that is new today upon the rubject. The correspondent of Le Nord says that ali the effrts made by England to induce France and Austria to agree upon a Common ground for negotia- tions on the subject of Italy have failed. The French budget of expeases for the present year showe an increaze of 29,50',00) francs. The increase in the revenue is estimated at 48,000,000 francs, ‘The Paris corre-pondent of the London Globe says that from Vincennes, Metz and every arsenal in Frauce, guns and stoves Were on the move iterranean and ons. Wie Paris correspontent of the London Daily News says the Emperor was making preptrations of a natare to in- tieate tbat he intends to take the fid in person, an? thet it is cert he-burns with the ambition to commacd an army in actual warfare. The French Munisters at Hamburg and Frankfort hai hun mo swerview Wnts ie Kmperor. It was reported tha: they were sent by him to report as to the state of public feeling in Germany. ‘The Londou Hevald’s Paris correspondent continurd to write very bac — he states tust an impression prevai re the expiration ot mantis bustliies wil break out ‘3 bbl The Paris Bourse on the 12th and 14th was com , tvely steady, but on the 16th the market was flat ana de. pressed, and ‘the three per cents closed at 67f. 6c. for money and 67f. 70c, for account—being a decline uuring the cay of about five- eights per cent, Information from ail parts of France shows that trade had relapsed into complete stagnation, without any aymp. tom of improvement. Sudden heavy failures had produ. ced uneasiness, and in some manufacturing districts gene- ral distrust prevailed. M. Bordier, a banker, had been declared bankrupt at Orleans. The Paris flour market was dull, but wheat was steady. The proviveial corn marketa were generally firm. The wine market was firm. Brandies quiet. The 224 of February was thought to be the day fixed pete drrvy Ss! bie ape Sear ie point raises the double e! o 01 Couza, as = dar of the Danubian Principalities. - haa Reape Austria, ‘The Ocsterreische Contains an official arti- cle in which it is admitted that the speech made by the Emperor Napoleon at the opening of the Legislative As- sembly is calculated to deere cna coprstenstone of war whicb have recently been en! in Earope, more particularly if it is followed by a cessation of the arma- ments which have been going forward in France. The ar- ticle intimates that Austria is quite willing to take as a basis for diplomatic discussions on her temporary occu- vation of Central Italy whatever may be agreed on be- tween the two Western Powers, and has no doubt that matters will thus be brought to a successfal result. ita fenorally believed that the bids in London for the Fix mi ustrian were only between £1,000,000 and £1,500,000, ss aime Ir danghter of the Grand weal of Hance the Order of Ne ‘Tho Neapolitan fiigets Beebo with the amnested prisoners on board, was at Cadiz on the 3d of for the purpose of the prisoners to vessel bound to New York. commander of the English steamer Amazon had at Cadiz to con- yey all the exilesto England free of charge, but his offer was declined. of Tuscany, daughter of Fe a Spani ‘The Hereditary Grand Duchess ‘the King of Tuscany - died at Naples. Commercial Intelligence, LONOON MONEY MARKET. ‘The fluctuations in the funds had been slight—not more than 14 percent, The projected loan for India had caused some flatness, but Lord Stanley’s announcement afforded relief, a8 it was generally supposed the loan would be for considerab}y more than £7,000,000. Consols on the 15th opened firmly, but there was a slight reaction in the courte of the day. They closed steadily at 953 a 05%, for money and account, ‘The discount market was without chango. ‘The Weat India Mail steamer had brought £180,000 in specie, AMERICAN SRCURITIRG. The following was the latest business done on the Lon- don Exchange :— Ulinois Central shares, Do. free tat New York Central shares. Erio Railroad shares, LIVERPOOL, COTTON MARKET. LIVERPOOL, Feb. 16, 1859. Tho latest advices by the Canada reported an activo market on Saturday, the 12th, with sales of 15,000 bales (6,000 on speculation and for export) at an advance on ‘day's rates of one-sixteenth to one eighth of a per pound, Og Monday, the 14th, in the absence of ropa, the busyant tone continued, 1 was fully sustained, the business being 12,000 bales— 3,000 on speculation and for export. Yesterday gee he market became quiet—the sales being only 5. bales, including 1,000 on speculation and for export. Tho European pews &® rather unfavorable effect, for al- though — were not lower, the market closed with = fg than buyers, Middling Orleans, 7d.; Up- ani . ‘At Manchester a demand exists, ‘ularly for the India markets. Yarns are quoted 4d. higher on the week, and goods are likewise dearer. LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET. ‘The market continues quite inanimate. Messrs. Rich- poe "oamoay flour, sacks 2d. Cg A rrels unel |. Really good qualities scarce and wanted, Whoet pllin in the! merost retail at slightly easier rates: Woatern 6s, Od. a 98. 3d. per cental; white, 88. 7d. a 10s.; Southern, 10s. a 10s. 9d. In- dian corn in Henited demand ’at former prices: mixed and yellow, 68, 10d, a 63, 2d.; white, 7s. 1d, a 7s. 4d. LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET. Beef in fair demand and prices maintained. Pork quiet but held for fall rates. Bacon siow at 448. a 468, for Cam berland cut, and 468. a 476. for long middles. Lard hold for 608. ; retail sales only. Tallow steady : Butchers Association, 64s, PASSENGERS PER STEAM-HIP CITY OF BALTIMORE. Mme Hirech, John Weston, Mis Mary Weston, Mis Avselia Naish, Mrs Woodruff and infant, Mrs Ida Weckel and cbiki, Mr and Mrs Fiower, Mrs Madigan, four ohild- Ten aud servant; Yaten Greenbin, Quo Sainter, L Rivers, Mr McCarty, C F Worthington, f Hess, Mrs Aun Davia, @ Dani, WY Wilson, Mr Taylor, JW Potter, A BGiven, J Archibald, Mr Austin, byt May, Arthur May, Thomas Bailey, J H Reisenburg, Alfred Harrison, and 162 in the sueerage, United States Court of Claims, BR. R WARD, FITZ G. HALLECK AND JACOB LITTLE, ASSIGNEES OF JACOB BARKER, VS. THB UNITED STATES, ‘The petition of plaintiffs respectfully ropresenta to this bonorable court, that they are conatrained to believe that Judge Blackford mistook the law in considering that the holdere of stock in the ten million loan, wher more favor- abie terme were allowed for otber parts of the twenty. tive willion joan, were not entitled te benefit by the depre- ation of the bank notes the treasury received for farther portions of that loap,and that a subsequent trausfer of the stock carried with it the benefts of that portion of the condition which had accrued ; your petitioners therefore ask a re-bearing in relation thereto. ‘The whole case baving of necessity to go back to Con- gresr, your petivoners respectfully also ask a re-hearing op soe miuor points or views set forth by your houors io the opinions rendered in this case, in the hope of ob- taining @ modification thereof, lest they should bave an vafavorable tntiaence on Congress. Ag to ihe defect in the transfers from the stockholders to your petitioners, it can, although at great cout and trouble, be remedied, It was supposed that this court had equitable as well as legal jurmdiction, and that, in the’ absence ‘of other’ chaste for forty-four years, enough bad been proved to eatablish the equitable rights claimed by your petitioners. A deed acknowledged before a Judge of the Supreme Court being sufficient to prove title, it was supposed thet 4 conveyance &@ commissioner of this court would be sufficient in Jaw as well as in eqaity. Tt was a great object to avold the large expense of taking as full testimony as would be repens there were other contestants. The charters most of the banks and insurance companies which expired, and their affairs passed or stockholders, many of whom stockholders had been scattered matter, rule Jaid. down in’the bili for the relief of your petitioners, reported to Congress 4 its Judicial Committee, and by Congres referred to this court; which rule was to give the additional supplemental atock to who heid the original stock on the Sst of August, 1814, when more favorable terms were allowed for further us of the twenty-five million loan, leaving the par to divide it among themselves, accoraing to their respective rights. This would have been, in effect, carrying out the opinion pronounced by his honor Judge Loring in this case, and would bave the rights of the treasury as well ‘ae those of the other , if it should be finally de- clded, that asthe judgment rendered supposes that a transfer wance of more of the stock subsequent to the allo: favorable terms carried with it the benefit which had accrued, giving it to the same who received the ten per cent supptemental , would be acquiesced in by your petitioners, and in either’ case further evidence as to lidity of the transfers to your petitioners would not be necesary. The bea bog yw is to be found on page 27 of the original brief: in this cause:— “Should this honorable court fix any other day when more favorable terms were allowed, the plaintiffs ask time to obtain from the treasury a list of those who held stock in the ten million Joan on such other day, and per- bye ry ie reer arena npr dy hie Relying on the 3fst of August as the proper whic! iste ‘adopted by Judge Loring, and that if any other day should be siontet by the court, the requested time would have been allowed to furnish proof of who were the stockholders on such other day, that proof was not furnished. Had it been, the treasury books would have established that Mr. Barker held stock in the ten million loan when the supplemental stock of ten per cent was ap- plied for, and that thesame was issued to him (as per certificate herewith), which was in accordance with the inion pronounced by this court. This would have obviated one of the fatal reasons urged by this court for considering that there was not any cause of action. The treasury books show thata great majority of the ten per cent supplemental stock was issued to the persons from whom your petitioners claim to have derived title, but few ‘transfers having taken place between tho Blt of August and the 30tn of November, 1814. From the roman Gives for the judgment rendered, it is supposed that this Court overlooked the provisions of the law of the 26th of Debember, 1814, which made the loan authorized by that law and by the law of the 15th Novem- der, 1814, ports of and in licu of 80 much of the twenty- five millién loan authorized to be borrowed on the 2th of March, 1814; bence it follows, that if any loan under either of those laws was made on more favorabie terms the bolders of stobk in the ten million loan were entitled to the benefit thereof. fn referring to Mr. Crawford’s report, this Court seems not to have pat on Mr. Dallas’ report, to be found in of American State 3 vol. of Finance, page 7, e construction your ‘think ff merits. “Mr. Dallas says, in his said report, that of the amount received a8 aforesaid for parts of the twenty-five million loan, $140,810 00 was sold at 85. No other stock having been ‘sold by either Secretary at that rate. it follows, of course, that the stock to the amou: of $25,000, which Richard Smith testified he had purchased of Mr. Dalias the day after peace had been proclaimed, for the Annapolis Bank, at 85, payable in the notes of the banks of the District of Columbia, when such paper ‘was ata discount of 24 per cent, must have been part of the $140,810 received as aforesaid for a portion of the twenty five million loan. If it was under either two the other other loans, the holders of stock in the ten million loan would be entitled to the benefit thereof; and in case Judge Scarburgh’s cou- struction of Denis A. Smith’s testimony should be sus- tained, this would supply the deficiency with increased force. Your honors seem to consider the proof insufficient to establish that Mr. Barker paid in money. The contract was, in terms, for money. Your honors consider the roof complete that the terms of the contract had been filled by Barker. The legal deduction therefrom is, in the al of proof to the cont , tbat it was ful- filled with money. “THe acceptance of bank notes as money precludes a subsequent plea that such notes were not a legal tender, In addition, the original certificates is- sued therefor by the Treasury, which are in proof, say 80 many dollars were due him—consequently, due him in legal currency. Further, the proof is full the banks: in wnich he paid the money to the credit of the Treasury, and which were at the time approve’ by the Treasury, f did not ts until the 24th of J Sot an ieee coeiaie bear" tate pene that time; “and ‘the time from which the ‘Tres. sury allowed thereon, set forth in the certifi- Sans eee r4 suspended specie payments, ir notes bei Ne A edged ada TB Winged specie at date of loan. Proof of that fact was not deemed necessary; it can be easily furnished, if required ; and if the supposed defect in the titles to the stock should be @ turning point in the cause, your peti- tioners respectfully honorabie Pred dod proof. As in duty bound, your peti- will ever / |ACUB BARKER, Counsel for Plaintiffs. Fesevary 23, 1859, ‘Treascry DaparTaent, Thereb; certity that the bone of tie Sonim ex: hibit aod Barker as a holder, on the %h Lj of Jani . the ten million loan 1814, to four hundred and nino 90-190 stock of ten per cont ($540 ', and that the same was issued to F. BIGGER, Register. The Law Courts. were the wing Mf. Beach ca. Norman W. Washburn and others. affirmed, without costs, The People va, Francis Didion—The defendant was tried convicted at the Court of Sessions of the crime of arson; and a | emanate the case brought before this overtuiciand ibat tee proceedings be resides tothe court on , ty neh woh owner pment eros Cae cee rane tiie eet, ieee Et, . THE PARISH siete” Before a full Ber This case came up before. the "general term of the Su- preme Court for iement of the decree on the oe, cals from the deciaion of the Surrogate. Judge Fi resented a decree admitting the will, rejecting the second and ‘ird codicila, and awarding an issue as to the first coticil. This wna oicted to, and ern forthe Other parte asad decree abould. be entered 0 peal, the Court so decided. "Mr. OConor, for ‘Daaiel ana James that the of Joseph Delafield dismissed, he Delo nett ae co Eres ase Rurrogate, sur out of the eatite, foli calendars ba‘ ond aTEE Deets om mee tO tomer BI, 515, 415, 16, 618, 619, 621, : BSP BR ES 8 ke ‘Yerm ins month. Extra Calendar for Mc ", a] sal, 08, 168, 10, Ban SS BEN SOR soe Bano vases Nominations ron Assistant Excingens.—The Board of Ea- ped persons a eg gr ‘wae then Lew ytined and the Board resolved itself into « Con- y ‘and nominated candidates for Assistant Engineers, 1 ing named persons having the highest number .of Yoles were declared duly nominated aa the regular candidaics a ut a Kingsland, no » EB. W. Jacobs, James F. Wenman, Wm. Hackett, ‘ent, Peter N. Cornwell, we 5 |, Francia Clark, bn Latoya) Joho fa Vanderbit Ke it, The » JON meeting ‘then adjourned. ‘The our EXPEDITIONARY. pe nee Paracvay Exrepmoy, Mowrevinvo, Dec. 25, 1858, Arriva of the Harrie Lane at Montes'teo—the Sabine in @ Cyclone—Rumored War Preparviomsof Love:—Plicke aide of the River—Lepes will Probably Concitiate if i don’t Cost too Much Money— Prospective M coments of the Pa. ton— What the Commissioners are ring to Do—Argurvng First; Force Afterwards—Trouble Ap» chended at Buenos Ayres—Urquiea in Trouble—Plans of the Fortifications on the Paraguay in Possession of our Shios, £0, Since my last letter to you, of the 16th inst., I have to note the arrival of the steamer Harriet Lane at this point, having been compelled to put into Rio Janetro in conse. quence of some derangement of her machinery. She ig now undergoing a quarantine of twelve days, On Sunday last the long expected fligehip Sabine made her appearance, with ‘“ Admiral” Sliubrick and Commissioner Bowlin on board. A few days ont of port the §, experienced oue of tho circular hurricanes, or cyclones, which prevail with euch violence off onr coast, and the centre of which must have passed directly over her, ‘While lying to on the port tack, after the brief tull usual on such occcasions, the wind shifted suddenly from the southward and eastward to the opposite quarter of th» Compass, coming out with suxh force as to throw tho ‘veesel nearly on her beam end#, where she remained for tome five hours, with her epar deck guns buried in the water, To add to the peril of her situation ber tiller bee came unshipped in the height of the fale, and the rudder itself was near being carried away in consequence. She lost divers spars, sails, &c., and a together the vessel sus- tained such material damage as to be obliged to Put into Bermuda to refit. From the latter place she hada re. markably rapid run of thirty nine days to this port, ‘Lopez is said to have erected some earthworks near the bend in the river, upon which some very heavy pieces of artillery are mounted, recontly obtained from England, ‘The channel at this point is said to be extremely narrow, 20 a8 to admit of the approach of but one vessel at a time. The position of the battery, also, near the curve, enables. it to sweep the river below to the extent of the range of ite guns. Takin 1 thin point from chains, sunken bulk, hs yon ea readily percelve that to force its passage would he an exe tremely hazardous undertaking for our ‘Mosquito Fleet.”? Notwithstanding these vigorous preparations for defence, Yecent and more reliable information indicates thas the bide Sag ln Dietator is disposed to accede to our de- mands, provided they do not involve too extensive a claim for pecuniary indemnity to our citizens formerly resident pon ioe tepersiion aod apology al bons 4 into the Water Witch; but Lopes ia rewotately” Panton of paying what he believes to be the extortionate demands of the 80 called “United States and Paraguay Navigation ‘Company. ‘The prevalent opinion here seems to be that these estimated more upon the basis of possible and ive profits than of losses actually incurred. It is that they will be materially shorn proportions when they come to be investigated commission of disinterested individuals on both sides. The steamer Fuiton will leave here about the middle of next week, with Commodore Shubrick and Commissioner Bowlin on board. Both functionaries will be attended, of course, by their respective I» while the bertigalree Bat bim his aid and Lieu- tenant, together argemen, the band of ship and an extra guard of marines.’ ud Ppt orn oi tint dad Buenos Ayres the vessel will proceed on up the river, stopping for coal depot at t Rosario, some 200 miles above. mad [pon the announcement of the arrival of Judge Bow- lin at Corrientes, near the confines of the guayan agit it is su that the Com- missioner on part of pez will be sent to meet him. Should the preliminaries of a set- tlement be agreed upon, the vessel will im- er, bye ind be pg ion and fifty miles ‘urther, to Asuncion, cay Parag and mat- ‘thelr’ final ‘cousammation at ‘the by a 7 ters will receive Commodore Sbubrick will then proceed to employ ultima raito—the logic of Minnie rities, mortars and Peeahos guns. Ineed scarcely say that the balance of the who remain bebind, wil! await the issue of ime coca with very decided feelings of interest as to the nature of the result. I learn that trouble is apprehended soon at Buenos Ayres. Urquiza, the President of the Argentine Confede- ration, to which she stands in the relaiton of a revolted winee, if Organizing an attack uw her, and called upon this republic (Uruguay) for assistance. All the regular troops have been gent to the aid of tho Confederation. There will no doubt bea goodly amoant of powder burned, and but few lives lost, as usual in susbing' arrived here in her Britanni % steamehip Oberon. trp ist Complete and reliable plans of Lopez's fortifications on the Paraguay river have recently been obtained for the use of our squadron. They disclose several indefensible points of attack from the land side. In ™y next I shall probably be able to inform yon decisively whether the necessity has arizen for putting this knowledge into requi- sition—in other words, I cau teil you te suceces or failure of Judge Bowiin’s mission, and whether a fight or a frolic is likely to be the result of the expedition to Paraguay, —— Meeting of the International Society. Pursuant to the appeal made on Thuraday last, at tho celebration of the anniversary of the French Revolution of 1848, by one of its members, the International Society as- fembled yesterday afternoon atthe Steuben House. About forty members only were present, although our reporter ‘was informed that the association numbers several hun- dred. It had been announced that the problems socialism were to be discussed, but such was not the case. ‘The meoretary stated aa it was the Sern of citizen Rolle preside over the society, and when taken the chair the minutca of ‘the proceedings of the for mer meeting were read and approved. a asserted the aseociation. izen Dasccny remarked that the members of the com- than that to bad and seriously. i" yon are not dloposed or ‘to discuss SS re a will withdraw Citizen Drees followed, in the same strain. He had hoped that every member would have come to the meeting with as many devoted friends as possibie; and still they were butfew. Let us unite firmer than ever, said he; at any moment we may be called to overthrow the despots of Europe. We must pot aside all our differences if we would z very lengtby and Place; it was nally “ecided that the committee should: he maine tained for the t, and that the members should be in- diyidually and not collectively responsible to the society. Personal rior of Miciages Governor Bingham and wife, of were in Syra- cure on Saturday. . vorme A brother of Orsini has arrived in Turin and taken service in the Piedmontese army. Judge Parker, late democratic candidate for Governor, and ex Lieutenant Governor Gardiner, aro in Ogdensburg, one as referee, and the other as counsel, in an important law suit now on trial there. Americans ri at the banking office of Lansing, Baldwin & Co. Place de 1s Bourse, Paris, from Jan. 27 to Feb. 10, 1850:—M. K. Jesup and lady, 0. Althap . Hutchings, W. Binns, R. W. Beatty, Jao. wife, 0. 8. Putnam and 3.0, Vert, C. V. Burgy, M. Phineas, J. E. from America, jy and fami- » J.B. , P.'T. Heartt, New York; T, Mellor, Deshapivanien ‘Mra. A. Field, J. F. Noyes, Ohio; W. E Johnston, ©. 6, Sebby, Georgia; R. R. Rell, M. D., Califor- . ARRIVALS. Charleston, in the steamsbip James Ager—J J Tobias J1Kennerty, J Herry, AD Moffed, B 4 wis, R Goddl aad indy, Mise & ow a 5 Stet 5 Kanthoan, J Beller, W 2 aisias Coane. 3 cr Mise RU Beware Man Be , BH Converse, F O ww x Meteih, Se Cowon an Peweeee & Sim See irs Liltee-Bod 28 in \ sc sa Jrom i Janetro Inthe bark Lalghion—Mr D Darund and ee WETkgy Zit Inthe oke Curoline V Casmy—J Gaus DEPARTURES. For Maracaibo, in the bark Teresa—George Robina. N a cent, Cape de Verda, on tho ist of February, A letter from her arrived at Savannah 234 ult. _ We bave advices from Genoa up to the 28th February, The Unitea States steam frigate Wabash still remains there, and was painting ship and making other Pparatory to starting for Spezzia, where "* Tieotenant Tenry B. Tyler utenant report at the Brooklyn wen pro- intends taking ‘on leave, is ordored to for duty.