The New York Herald Newspaper, March 3, 1859, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 8215. ‘The Four Bank Clerks—A Tale of in Brooklyn. ‘THE SECRET OF THE LATE BANK DSFALCATIONS— RIVE YRARS EXPERIENCE AT RUCHKE, POKER AND THE MOCE—FIRST STEP IN GAMBLING—RAPFLING FOR TOREKYS, AND WHlaT CAME OF IT—OKGANIZA- TION OF A POKER PARTY—A BHAKPER IN THE CIR- ‘OLE-—BANK DBFALCATION AND FLIGAT OF ONG OP THE CLEKKS—STILL TAK GAMB GOR} ON—HEAVY PLAYING AND DEFALCATION NUMBER TWO—FLIONT @? OSCAR 8. FIELD—TUE PARTY SROKEN Ur— ‘MORAL. JO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. In the winter of 1854 and 1855 a party of four young men, ‘all bank clerks, engaged to meet alternately at the resi- dences of eno, in the city of Brooklyn, and pass the long ‘winter evemngs in playing cuchre. Their reunions were of the moet pleasant character, no betting being allowed, and evening after evening passed rapidly away. Tuey in- variably broke up at ten o'clock and retired to their res- peer bomes, satisficd with themselves and their even- jPg’# amusement. The party cousisted of Oscar 8. Field, late teller of the Atlantic Bank, Brooklyn; a bookkeepe in another Brooklyn bank, a clerk in a bank in Wall atreet and the writer. They were young men on whom no word @ reproof bad ever fallen from @ fault-foding world. The meetings atthe house of Field were particularly Pleassnt, for there home joys and comforts were mingled ‘with the pleasures of the game, and each envied Field in the porsession of a fond and loving wife, in whose happi- mess his whole being seemed enwraught. Ofttimes was the quotation applied to them:— Two souls with but a single thought— ‘Two hearts that beat as one, ‘The winter passed away, and spring came. The parties ‘were, on account of the shortencd evenings, broken up, to give way to summer amusements. The next jall an effort “wan made to reorganize them, but from some cause it fajled, and November passed without any meetings. On ‘Christmas eve of 1855 there was a turkey raffle adver- tieed to come off ata house in a marble block on Court ‘strect.. This house was the residence of a man who had ace been a tailor, but bad lately risen from that estate, and at the time of which we write he kept an oyster sa- Joon and bar. In the portion of Brooklya where he was established there were but few, if any, of these saloons, ‘and it was therefore the resort of most of the young men of the city, who had no better place in which to pase their lume. There were two rooms on the second story—in one ‘the bar, and the other was the one in which the raffle was to take place. In this room, on Christmas eve, the euchre party of the former winter, together with otvers from the Beighborbood, met, ang the rafflwg for “cbances’’ com- mievoed. The turkeys were raiiled off by ten o'clock, and & supper followed at the expense of the proprietor. After ‘this one or two of the party commenced playing dice for quarters. and svon aiter the whoie party joined in the There were the four bank clerks before alluded to; there sat a dentist, a doclor of medicine, a ‘dealer in bardware, @ lumber merchant, a livery stable keeper, merchant from New, York, and others, around @ large table, throwing alter- nately for the pool, and vettiog that they would throw over a certain number (nine) at one throw with three dice. Wine flowed in abundance, and daylight on Christmas had jong dawned when the party, with blood- abot eyes and achiog heads, broke up snd wound their way homeward, mavy of them having received their first Jestons in gambling. Many lost—some wou—most of them were iwoebted to each other in sums ranging from $5 to $25, while the proprietor of the institution found that he had wade a very handsome sum out of the turkey raille— hhe having received a quarter from every fourth pool. He was not a man (the said proprietor) to allow such golden opportunities to pass without improving them; so from the Christmas eve debauch bad cleared. from the brains of the party, they received invitations to Attend another supper at the same place, where a watch, together with ducks, chickens and turkeys, wonld again be refilled off. On New Year's eve of 1866 they again met; ag ffled: again they supped, und again the dice ‘was thvows: aguin the night and. morning was passed in auchery. The. proprietor was. pleased, and ests with tbat respest, or rather reve- rence, which gained bim many friends; after tbat even- ing turkey railles were almost of nightly occurrence. re ns:nvuon soon changed ite character, and. trom the former oyster aud ice cream saloon it became a sort ef a club room, and after a certain hour in the évening pone but the members were allowed to euier the rooms on the second story. The character Of the games changed alto, and caras were iutroduced— eucbre, seven up, pitch trump, and poker were the games ordinariiy played. some few of the party Were experts at these games—Field being an bxcellent euchre player avd a daring bluter. But the dentist before alludes to woe a ‘abarp” player at all the games; and, chough he cotomescrd with a very semail pital, he wy soon ‘in poscerown of quite » muperiinity oF funds. His trade payed Lim better than his profession. The hard- ware inn was very lucky at dice, and oue evening be found bimeelf in possession of a diamond pin and ring, together with considerable cash—that which he had nol when he cutered the rcoms, The bank clerks were geno- Tully the losers, and it wat astonishing what large ealarics they mutt have ved. A hundred dollars or so los and Won at Ope sitting was not thought of by these exem. plary young men; ahd it was very amusing to the resto dbe pa ty to bear the maoner in Which they accounted for the porsession of such large amounts. ae of tuem bad re- ceived a legucy from a deceased aunt; another bad drawn ‘A prize in too Delaware louery; while a third amused the company ope night by informing them ae to the luck he treated bis had bad that cay “bucking the tiger”—all of which he party beheved, as a matter of course; for they were gentemen, every one of them, and would not play yan Who would “They only played for mmusemeot,” was the oft repeated assertion, which all eoikctwvely’ impheitly believed, but individually, in their own minds, they did not believe. Such a tate of alfsirs could not Isst Jong, and one even- ing one of the party—a New York bank clerk—was not At his accustomed poet. It was a matter of surprise to all, for durug the post month he had never missed an evening; and having lost enormous gums of money, (‘he whole of his aunt's legacy and much more), every one thought that he would certainly endeavor to redeem himeeif; but hour after hour passed away, and still be came not. The games flagged, and a gloom seemed to settle over the epirite of the company, while the spirits atthe bar were in active demand, ‘ Wonder what could bave become of Charley,” mumbied the deatist, rak- ing in a few quarters and puffing vigorously at hissegar, ‘I ‘woo of bim iast night, and he jod satisfaction which I Promised to give him.” Various were the conjectures of- fered, and though all in their minds knew the truth, they dared not speak it. At length » loud rap was heard at the Jower door, apd after the money disappeared into the pockets of the respective owners, the proprietor went down stairs to open it, while the party were immediately engaged in reading the Sunday papers, and no 6 of card playing could be seen in the room. The propri Feturned, aod with hima policeman and one of tbe clerks in the bank where Charies —— was employed. The compa- ny looked up in apparent wonder at the intruders, “Have any of you seen Charles —, this evening” inquired the policeman. No one had seen him sinee the night previous, and all inquired the reason of the strange proceeding. When told that he was a defaulter for over thres thousand dollars, and bad not been to the bank that day, they gazed at each Other in blank amazement, with guilt stamped upon their countenances. The policeman avon left, and the party, Aiter endeavoring to ease their consciences with expres: sions had they known it, they would never have played with him, that they’ supposed it was all right, &¢., retired to their respective homes. Field in sheng’ seemed to feel the disgrace which bad been ought upon a promising young man and his friends by the cursed habit, which he found was gaining a hold upon bimseif; and the writer, in conversation wi him toep, beard bim resolve that ne would never play for money again. How much misery he might have saved himself and frievds aud family bad he kept that resolve; And no doubt had he turned from the precipice over which be was then impending, no disgrace would ever have at- fwebed to his name. But bis companions, some of them, were constant winners, and not desiring to break up the Party 0 soon, Field found the sergeat folds entwined around bim, and breaking all his weil formed resolves, be Again plonged into the deep abyes, Teariog from bis mind tho lereon ho had just learned, he blindly plunged for ‘ward in tho darkest of all nights. Thefriends of Charies —— paid up his defalcation, and he left for a tour in kui ope. Toe game continued with the balance of the party, with ‘the exception of three or four, who arrested their stops in ‘ime, After a few months had passed another of the party, James l60 & bank clerk, was arrosted on. a charge of forgery ‘and ere his trial wok p'ace, the dentist eft Brooklyn for Onio. He has never since been heard fi It bas been calculated that he must have mado over six thousand doilars out of the party, 8.’s arrest Broke up the party for the time, He was sont to the prison, Of the later history of this party, th writer has nothing but rumors to guide him, an feaiful that some of them may not be true, bo omits writing them down, Oscar Field’s brief ca- Teer was a short and bitter one, year 1864 he was a young man, esteemed by all his friends and acquaintances, sober in bis habits, manners, and no attributes . In 1869 he ia a fugitive from ji wande with the mark of Cain upon i ‘Of the four young bank clorks who met the winter of 1664, 06, lu 1860 the youn, Belire alleged to on wrivetiny ie heres te’ cone Bofore Hon. Jadge Hall. The Grand Jury, of which Wm, Habirshaw, Kaq., wae foreman, Were sworn in, and after a few remarks from Jodge, proceeded to the investigation of Dilla sent bo ret = by the District Auorney. The petty jury were @acharged until Monday, Interesting Proceedings Before Pelice Com- missioner Bowen, ‘THE MAYOR'S SQUAD CHARGED WITH BLACK MAIL- ING—BSERGEANT BIRNBY R¥CEIVES A CHECK POR FIFTY DOLLARS, AND BI8 WIFE A DIAMOND RIN — THE EXPLANATION OF THE GIPT—ANOTHER MEM- BER 18 PRESENTED WITH A HAM AND TWO FIVE DOLLAR NOTES, BTC. Since the reorganization of the Mayor’s squad, and the trapsfer of Sergeant Birney to the Sixth precinct, various Matters appertaining to the mode in which the police bu- ‘siness at the City Hall was carried en have been made pub- lic and the eubject of considerable gossip among the mem- bers of the present force, and finally led to an investi- gation by the Police Commissioners. The proceedings commenced yesterday , before Commissioner Bowen; many interesting facts were brought to light, showing the cor- ruption that is carried on in the present force, and tho slip-sbod manner in which the department ia conducted. Ttappears that several of the members of the Mayor’s equad were not long since sent back into their reapec- tive precincts for post duty, and since then it has leake: out, a8 is alleged, that some of the members of the said quad have been black mailing and dividing wito the sergeants. This, however, was not fully proven yester day by the witnesses on the stand; yet there was enoug) brought to light to fully satisfy the public that syetem of this kind bas been carried on. Jt is alleged tbat the investigation was brought about by a certain ser- geant, for the purpose of obtaining satisfaction for his re- moval from the said squad; and as he has made acom- plaint against a personal friend, in order to get the matter before the Commissioners, there is but little doubt as to the truth of the story. The examination commenced about eleven o'clock, when ©. D. Whykeop was called, and stated that he was an officer doing duty in the Third ward; that he had been formerly @ member of the ‘Mayor's squad,” and that he had heard it reported and knew it to be a com. mon rumor among the officers, that the Sergoant of the Mayor’s equad bad requested the men to divide with them {in cages where they made or procured outside fecs; that though he had heard this mentioned on several occasions be had never beard either Sergeant Birney or Croft make such @ statement to him or to any of the officers; that he never knew them to receive apy money, and could not say positively if they had received any from the other officers; was told on one occasion by ex-ofllcer Brandt that Sergeant Croft had requested him to divide with him, but that be (Brandt) refused s0 to do; us for himself, he had never received any money, ex- cept on one or two occasions, when his wife received two letters, each containing $6; he also had a ham left at his house, but could not tell who sent it; his wifo, however, took care of it. Alfred E. Birney was next called, and testified as followr—Am Sergeant, detailed at the sixth precinct; was also a Sergeant over the late Mayor's squad; do not know of ever receiving any money from any of’ the Mayor's force; have heard it rumored that such was the case; never knew Sergeant Croft go to do; the first witness beard of it was from Captain Leonard; algo hoard it spoken of at several of the station houses that the Sergeants and Cflicers of the squad divided; the reagon why I suggested this investigation was to clear myself of any wrong im- pression that might be entertained against me; have heard it from almost every man connected with the squad that Sergeant Croft made the men divide with him, heard it 80 stated by ofticer Whykoop, Mr. Bowen—Did you ever hear of any particular case where any of tbe men divided with Sergeant Croft? A. Was told by officer Van Arsdale that on one occasion & coun- tryman came into the squad room and stated that he had been swindled by a mock auctioneer; that Ser- gesnt Croft, on hearing the complaint of the man, request- eq oflcer Van Arsdale to go witb him and try and procure the man’s money, and that he (Van Arsdale) was to be sure and make something by the operation; that he (Van Aradale) told Croft that he did not want'to make any mcney that way, or words to that effect. Mr. Bowen—Do you know of any of the officers taking money, except their regular salary? A. Only in one case; it wad at the time of the arrest of the notorious Pete Daw: son, or the day of his examination; on that occasion I was ‘standing in the squad room, when officer Hall came in and took hold of my band, and on removing it I discovered that he bad placed a five dollar bill in my hand; I asked hm what it meaut,and he said that he had understood that was the way the officers were to do with the sergeanta; T asked him ‘to do what?’ and he said to divide; Ttoid him thet I did not know where he got the money and that moreover I did not want to know, aud shou take it a8 an insult if an officer or any other person ofiered me mouey ; tuat he must uever attempt that again; this was the only time I was ever offered money by the men; reamcember of instructing Officer Hail that if | caugh him ‘or any other officer taking mouey I would repor it to the ‘commisrion and have. them broke; nevor kaow OL apy of tie officers at ) extort mont fiom ‘any Porton except Bae, Wien seas Unt of omocr Bostwick, but upon an examtnation the report was proved ‘eige; bave been offered hangreds and thousands of dollars myseif, but bave always refused the offers. Ex.Judge Vhillips, counsel for Sergeant Croft, then at- tempted to cross-examine the witness, when he ilew in a terrible passion, and refused to answer any question that might be put to him by the above gentleman. Mr. Phillipe said that Sergeant Birney was no better than any other man, and he certainly should be made to answer us auy other officer. Mr. Bowen replied that Mr. Birney would be required to anewer; that the investigation was of great importance, avd he was determined to solve the whole affair from be- ginning to end, and try and find out where the corruption jaid. Mr. Phillips said he would show the motive which origi- nated the complaint, and who were the guilty parties. Mr. Birney said be knew bis rights in the matter, and would not be compelled to answer Mr. Phillips’ questions, He claimed that there were others to work against him in the case,and he was determined that they should not show him up in any way. He further remarked that one of the morning papers bad published an articie to misiead the public, that he was the Sergeant who was blactmuil- ing tbe men; and in a great siate of excitement he left the room and eo0n returned with one of the daily papera, and read the articie to the Commissioners, denouncing it as falae, from beginning to end. Mr. Phillipe still argued that Mr. Birney should not be exempt from being questioned in regard to the charges; for it he was innocent himself he certainly could fear nothing. Commissioner Bowen then said that Mr. Birney would have to answer; and unless he did he would have to com- mithim. However, Mr. Phillips could put his questions through him, if there was apy pereonal feeling between them. It was a matter he desired to sift to the bottom, and rid the department of men who it is said are daily bringing it into disgrace. Bergeant Birney, finding it useless to oppose the Com. concluded eee er Mr. Philips, aud the ex. with, Mr. Phili id you ever receive any money or checks while on duty at the Mayor’s squad? Mr. Birney—I have received money for my expenses, ‘but none other. Q. Did you ever receive a check for $50? A. Yes; it was from @ Mr. peon, and drawn to my order for $50; it was to pay my expenses to Georgia, and I showed it to the Mayor, he censonting that I could accept of it; I endorsed it in bis private office, and sent officer Van Ars. dale to draw the money. Q. Did you ever receive $100 from W. G. Murey, of Jersey City? A. 1 did, but I immediately ‘returned it; it was also for my expenses in a certain case; think I took out what I had expended and returned the remainder. ‘The further examination of Sergeant Birney was here set aside for the present. Officer Church, of the late Mayor's squad, was next called, and testified that he had been connected with the jad’ since the 14th of January, 1858; could not state if e oflicers ever divided with either of the ser. geants; never took any money himself, although it had often been tendered to him; could not state if any of the officers ever demanded money or tried to extort it from parties; never heard any of tho sergeants instructing the men to divide with them. Captain Leonard here remarked that it had been the custom for officers to station themselves at either end of the City Hall, and intercept countrymen before they could get to the magistrate or Mayor to make their complaints, and the officers would take their complaints themselves and go ana get their money back, taking @ certain amount for themselves. Commissioner Bowen said that this should be also fully inquired into. Ex-oflicer Geo, F. Brandt wasthen called, and testified ‘tbat be had once been a member of the r's aquad; ‘Wat on one occasion Serj + Croft had told him that as he (Brandt) bad all the German cases, he should divide with him; that he made more money than any of the squad, and that in return he (Croft). would piace all best cases in hig hands; he, however, did not comply with Croft's request, and did not remember of ever paying him one cent on such grounds; in regard to any of the sergeants accepting gifts, he knew Sergeant Croft to have accepted a clock from a German bamed Miller, whom he arrested for vend« ‘ng lottery tickets; saw Croft put it up (the clock) in paper, and beard him say that he was going to take it could not state that he had ever heard Croft Rirney, from the desk, inform the men that they must divide with them, or would have them removed; was dismineed from the department on the 20th of Decem- ber; could not sa) non wa Wale = Der of putting « diamond on Uaptain Wal a a and requesting him to hoppy ede ‘& present; received it from « man in Brooklyn; Walling refused to tak aay ng that e id’ not use such jewelry; could the pin; the agains reeented with & diamond ri for his children; they wore presented by tho several members of the squad; have boon offered as high as $600 atone time, but refused to take it; remembered of eeeing the clock alluded to in Brandt's testimony, and hoard Ser- geantCroft way that he bad paid $200 for it. Officer Edward M. Baldwin, acting Sorgoant-at-Arms at the Mayor's office, was called, but no facts appertaining to the cate being elicited, the examination was adjourned over to this morning, At éleven o'clock. ‘The Swill Milk Question In the Academy of Medicine. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON BWILL MILK—THE ACADEMY CONDRMN IT8 USB, AND DECLARE IT iNJU- BIOUS TO BRALTH. ‘Tho usual semi-monthly meeting of the Academy was held last evening in the New York University. There was @large attendance of members, among whom were Drs, Francis, Herace Greene, Mott, Gardner, Percy, McNulty, &o. Dr. Wateon presiaed. ‘The minutes of the last meeting having been read and ) Dr. 8. Conant Foerm, from the Committee on Public Heaith, presented the following preamble and resolutions, which, on motion of Dr. McNulty, were unanimously adopted :— Whereas, Th tality of this. is proved to be gresie- mortality to causes capabl then that serena trae dey wen See ne moved. oF a proper q swbereud, the aveeneo of auch &aysters is serous Gomrimaat t the commercial intoreate, net of the city but of the State refore, ‘Kesolved, That this Academy reiterates ita opinion beretofor sed, ibat the welfare of ail clagacs of the community re tires tbe establishment of a sanitary de ‘uader ths ‘g6 of competent medical officers, Resolved, That the Legulature is earneatly requested t) adopt ouch at ita prevect session, aa will relieve th > i of the evils here iadiculed, and whish are. more fully ox: poted in a report of the Commilties ‘on ‘Affaire Of ite Cen body, ‘Resolved, That a copy of the ble and resola- vert nigra Ty the President and Seerofary be transalea to fe Legislature. Dr. Sami ts. Percy then presented the report of thespe- cial committee, appointed last June by the Academy to Prepare a paper in reply toa communication received from the Mayor's office asking the opinion of the Academy a8 to the effects of milk taken from cows fed on swill as am article of diet. The Doctor then proceeded to read the report, which, in substance, condemned the use of swilt milk; after which he submitted to the meeting a lengthened and graphic paper upon the subject, the reading of which occupied two hours. He commenced by detailing the condition of the several swill stables, which he, in company with the committee, had visited in this city, Williamsburg and East Brooklyn, which were in rather a filthy condition and were much crowded. In some of these stables the mortality among the cows was very great—not lees than ten per cent—and the beef pro- duced by these animals was easily recognized by its dis- agreeable odor, which is not lost in cooking. It shrivelied 3 and presented other appearances by which it can be distinguiehed from the beef of other animals. The swi!l was highly charged with acid, and when taken into the stomach it acted as @ purgative, and its effects upon the cows did not differ from its effect upon the system. Swill milk was detrimental to the health of the people; but as to the best means of preventing its sale the committee were not prepared to give any opinion. Until, however, some stringent measures were adopted, they would suggest that all pereons Saseged in the distribution of milk throughout the city should be obliged to take out a li- cepse, stating from what source they procured the milk which they vended. And that, in case they were dis- covered obtaining it from a different location, that their license should be suspended. In the investigations which the committee thought proper to make in the se- veral yards, he should say that every facility had been granted them by the owners. After alluding to the state of the stables, the number of cows in each, and the prac- tice of inoculating the animals for cow fever, which he thought was a needless piece of folly, as there was no evidence that the disease was of a contagious character, the Doctor referred to the fact that the committee were unable to gdp den any post mortem examina- tion, although they had been promised an oppor- tunity to do #0 by the City Inspector, which promige had not been fulfilled. He regretted it, as the re- port of the committee was incomplete*without a descr; tion of post mortem appearances. In visiting the swill stables the first thing that struck the stranger was the absence of that pleasant odor which characterizes the shede in the country, and seemed as if the milk had Jost its aroma and was tasteless, with an unpleasant odor. Dr. Percy then exhibited several microscopical sketches of the apy ces of Swill and pure milk, and at tength deecribed the impurities and foreign matters which were found in the swill milk. After giving the chemical aua- lysis of some half dozen eamples of swill milk, he pro. ceeded to describe the butter made from swiil milk, and contrasted it with that of pure country. “Swill butter’? ‘was always very white and always contained caseine. It shrinks very much in keeping, and is entirely different in taste to country made. Tho then referred to the effects of ewill milk upon children, and gave many iate- Testing cases which he had himself treated of children who bad taken ill apd bec seriously —af- from swill milk, and upon obtaining’ pure country milk recovered in a short space of time. “After detailing at length the medical properties ard referring to the chemical analysis which be hed mad of gwill milk, Doovor Percy concluded a bighly interestin » paper, prepared with cougiderable reeeareh and study, by strongly reiterating the opinivn of many of the faculty ay to the pernicious effects on children and the public health in genera! from the use of milk from swill fed cows. ‘the reading of the Le ie and the Doctor's eloquent statement were attentively listened to by the mecting avd were warmly applauded. Dr, GovLoy moved that the report be received, and the committee discharged. Dr. Frawcis expressed the gratification he felt at the document which he had just heard. It hud philosophica| investigation and deep inquiry, and corresponded with the learning of the times and the epirit of the age. He thought that upon the present occasion thair Academy had sig. nalized itself, and that the document Just read would add largely to its renown. It was one worthy of learned Europe, and was pregnant of mighty resulis as affecting the subject of sanitary jaws. (Applause.) After come observations from a few of the members upon the chemical analyeis of swill milk, the motion-was adopted, and the committee discharged. ' The report was directed to be engrossed and forwarded to his Honor the [ob after some routine business the Academy ad- Journed. Seizure of $8,000 Worth of Jewelry. ARREST OF THREE MEN ON SUSPICION—A MYSTERY TO BE SOLVED. Between eight and nine o'clock last evening, officer Kel- lum, of the Fourth ward, heard the cry of ‘Stop thief! Stop thief!’ in Chatham street, and saw two men bare” headed running down the street, and when near the cor- ner of Duane street one of them ran into a clothing store, when the officer rushed in and arrested him. The othe, man, who was the pursuer, now came up and charged the fugitive with robbing him of a lot of jewelry, and the of- flcer took both the parties to the station house. The man who made the charge said bis name was Charles Henne, and that be was the keoper of the Constantine Hotel, No. 218 William street, and that the other man Simon Vernell had, just robbed him. Captain Waterbury ordered Vernell to be searched, and on him were found nine gold watches, a diamond brooch and bracelet, and two diamond pins, in ail worth about $2,000. From the man. ner in which Henne made the complaint Capt. Waterbury suspected something was wrong, and ordered Sergeant Twaddle and officer Kellum’ to search. the: hotel’ mot was done, and in No. 22, Vernell’s room, the policeman found two black leather and two hair trunks, contain! watches, diamond pins, diamond bracolete, brooches and earrings, guard and vest chains, and also’ an assortment of different kinds of very fine jewelry, worth between $6,000 and $8,000. ‘There was also a lot of Spanish silver spurs, asaddie and horse gear of Spanish manufacture, and slot of manuscripts in the Spanish . The whole were remeved to the station house. A young man, who gave the name of Lewis Oderson, was also ar: rested at the hotel, on suspicion of being concerned in the matter, Henne states that the property belongs to a lodger from Btazil, who went yesterday morning to select a store for the jewelry business, and that he is an escaped convict, Veruell says that for two days the landlord and himeelf had intended to “jimmy” the trunks open at & convenient opportunity, and rob the Brazilian, and that yesterday, in connection with the other man (Oderson), the mattor was consammated; but a quarrel Aroge in regard to the equal division of the spoils, and that he, Vernell, grabbed what he thought was his share, but was pursued and captured ag above stated. The hotel in which the Jewelry was found was a rather poor class of lager bier saloon, with the bigh sounding title of “Con- stantine Hotel.”” ’ Tt is believed by the police that the cap- tured valuables are the fruits of some robbery, and that the story about the Brazilian is all “moonshine,” Movements of the Home Squadron. OUR NAVAL CORRESPONDENCE. Unrrep States Sir Savannan, Ory Asrinwats, Feb. 13, 1869, The United States ship Savannah sails to-morrow for Vera Croz, where she, in all probability, will be detained for some time. Iam happy to report the perfect good health of officers and crew; in fact, thus far we have boon blessed with health, having lost but three men—one of these by drowning. The ship is in splendid order, as clean asa pin, She has at present no equal in the Home Squadron in this respect—all owing to our first lieutenant, ® very superior man and strict disciplinarian, The fig ship Roanoke, bearing the broad pennant of Flag Officer Wm. J. McOluney, fe still here. She will pro- berm finish her cruise between this port and Greytown. little fire cater having lost her year anon, pat ig ae Ted ot =a. crew are enjoying good health, ‘The excitement in regard to Mr. Sickles bas not abated. Developemenis ure leaking ont every boar, of a strange and starting ature, which must shortly reach the pablic. It le aaid Mr. Sickles’ mind is becoming quite unhinged, ‘snd‘ramors are flying about that be has attempted sut- cide, He ie, however, carefully watehed, and hia physi- cian, Dr. Milier, has forbid any visiters being admitted. The father of Hon. Daniel E. Sickles has offered to Mr. Bagioli any house of his that the latter may select, in or- der that Mrs. Sickles may have a home. [Correspondence of the Philadelphia Press.) Wasuixarox, March 1, 1850. I visited the prison where Mr. Sickles is confined this about 1134 o'clock, and found him evgaged in conversation with Mr. and Mrs, Bagioll, the pareats of Mrs. Sickles, and Mr. Charles K. Graham, engineer in the Brookiyn Navy Yard, a particular friend of Mr. Sickies. ‘The conver: Jasted some thirty minutes, and, juaging trom the broken sobs escaping the room, must have been of & most atlecting character. Presently Mr. and Mrs. Bagioli emerged from the room in which Mr. Sicklos for the t 16 confined, uvtil a ceil can be properly fiued up for bim. Shoda die looking woman, rather well ad- ‘vanced in years, and was leaning on the arm of Mr. Gra- ham, and sobbing in a most violont manner. Mr. Bagioli appeared to be more composed, although appa- rently quite |. The party stepped into @ carriage Outside the prison, and rapidly drove of, What the nlars of this conversation may bave bocn did not learn. It must certainly have been heart-rend- ing in the extreme, avd the effect was visible in Mr. Bickles, he being unable to control hie feelings for somo ‘time after the party had left the prison. It was, indeed, asad sight, and one long to be impressed upon my memory. Quite & nomber of thefriends or Mr. Sickles have visited the this morning, many of whom are from New York city. A certain welected few are admitted to his room—those connected by family ties, and those of rela- tionship. Many, however, as it should be, are unable to gain admission, but cards ure left at the prison gate to an alarming extent. 1 do not know that I evor aw guch a feeling of friendship existing upon tho part of acquaint- ances and strangers towards an individual placed ia the ciroumstances of Mr. Sickles; and while all lament the un- fortunate orcurrence of this transaction, still, at the same time, the feeling of sympathy is most intense. This fact may'be takeo as the reason why Mr. Sickles is enabled to bear under this heavy aflliction without evincing any of ‘those emotions incident to individuals in his position ‘While I was at the prison this morning, a gentieman, carrying a portfolio under his arm, entered, und itro: duced nim tothe jallor as an artiat, who iad come for the ‘of making drawings @ prison room in which Mr Bickles ig confined, &c, Prorident Buchanan has this morning appointed Robert Ould, Esq. , of Georgetown, United States District Attorney to fill the position rendered vacant by the decease of Mr. Key. Mr. Ould was a candidate for this office at the time of the reappointment of Mr. Key by Mr. Buchanan. At the prevent time there is confined at this prison Hil- who is awaiting bis trial at the present seesion of the Criminal Court for the murder of the young man, John Ennis, which took place in Georgetown a short time'sinee, ‘This’ case will, according to the manner in which trials are conducted in this city, consume some threo or four weeks; and unless the case of Mr. Sickles should take jence with the other business on the prison docket, quite a long incarceration is before him. Howover, the best of treatment is given him, and he is rendered a8 comfortable ag possible. Arumor hag been in circulation all the morning that Mr. Butterworth had been arrested on the supposition that he Was an accesrory to the matter of the shooting, and as a Jooker-on. without interference to prevent the same. This was the supporition, which would have warranted the arrest; but on inquiry my belief is positively confirmed that such is not as yot the case. MR. SICKLES IN PRISON. {From the Washington Star, March 1.] On hie arrival at the jail, on Sanday night, he was placed in the cell devoted to prisoners charged with homicide; but the cell proved to be so full of vermin that tt was found neceszary to remove him yesterday to the jailor’s room, where he remained during the day. He was visited by a large number of friends, including Judge Black, Secretary Cobb, Senator Broderick, J. W. Forney, Eaq., Chevalicr Wikoif and Mr. Bagiolt, father of Mrs. Sicklee; and also by his counsel, Meesra. Chilton, Stanton and Ratcliffe; and this morniug by his own father and mother. Daring yesterday he received a groat, many despatches from all parte of the country, from friends, proffering rympatby and assistance. fie siept well Sunday night, also last night for four houre, and bas been cool and ‘self: possessed, except ouce yesterday, whoa intimate friends called {0 see him, and some indigoreet remarks from. some of them, with respect to bis wife and ebtid, drove him nearly frantic, and he tore his hair avd gave way to passionate exproesions of grief on their agount, He rose early this morning, smoked a segar, and gota barber to shave him. Many friends are visiting him to-day. ur’ icing, theja.tor, bas had a cell Stted up and white washed and vermin cleared ont to put the prisoner in where he will remain till hie trial comes off. He will b placed in said ceil this evening us soon as it is dry. ‘To-day artists are engaged in taking photographic views of the scene of the tragedy in Madison place for Now York pictorial papers. Rumors of the arrest of Mr. Butterworth in connection with the affuir are flying thick and fast around Washing- ton. Upto the hour at which the Siar goes to press n) information against him has been iodged that we hav been able to hear of. Charles Key, Esq., the brother of the deceased, wa prevented yesterday by his friends from coming trom Baitimore. He is suid to take the affair quite a bard as any other person who is directly affected by it. Police Intelligence. Auisoxp Arresrr at Wire Mcnper.—A revolting case of alleged attempt at wife murder occurred yesterday af- ternoon in Forty-veventh street, near Sixth avenue. A laborer named Michael Kelly came home intoxicated, and without provocation commenced a most brutal as- sault upon bis wife, Anne, with an iron shovel, cutting her several times about the head, face and neck. The poor woman screamed aloud for help, when policeman Whitmore, of the Twenty-seoond precinct, attracted by the cries, entered the apartment, where a horrible spec- tacie was presented to his view. ’ Mrs. Kelly lay upon the floor insensible from loss of blooa, while her brutal bus- band sat on 8 chair quietly looking on, as if nothing more than ordinary had occurred. The officer found the unfor- tunate woman’s clothes to be on fire, and on making in- quiry he learned that the husband had heaped red hot’ coals upon his wife, with the view of burning her up. Kelly was promptly arrested, and a doctor sent for to attend the injured woman, whose condition was pronounced most critical. On being breught before Justice Kelly, at the Jefferson Market Pol Court, the prisoner was asked what be had to say in de- fence of his conduct, when he replied that his wife's state- ment, corroborated as it was by the policeman’s testimo- ny, was “all ad—d lie.” The accused is a rough looking person, about forty years of age. When arraigned in court his hands and clothes were covered with blood, ren- dering his appearance revolting in the extreme. Justice Kelly committed the prisoner, to [await the result of his wife's injuries, Joe Coburn, who is under indictment for stabbing po- liceman Davideon, of the Eighteenth ward, some months ago, was arrested on Wednesday, charged with having last September stabbed Samuel Davis in the neck with an oyster knife Justice Kelly locked him up for examina- tion, A party of rowdies entered the rear of Mr. John C, ‘Smith’s dwelling, in Thirty-sixth street, on Tuesday even- ing, for the purpose of stealing, but were frightened off by the’ appearance of Mrs. Smith, The rascals in taking farewell of the premises, coolly told Mrs, Smith that they would call again when she was not at home. No arrests, 8. Ulman writes to us and says the complaint against him for obtaining money from a man named Arnold, by means of false pretences, has been dismissed by Justice Brennan, and that defendant has been honorably dis- charged from all further attendance in the matter. The crew of Harbor Police boat No. 7 arrested yos- terday afternoon a boatman, having in his boat fifty kegs and four cases of powder, he having violated the law by being in too close proximity to the wharves, ‘The offender was locked up and the powder sent to Ellis Island, Commissioners of Emigration. FRAUD UPON EMIGRANTS—STANDING COMMITTERS. The Board of Emigration Commissioners held their re- gular weekly mecting at the office in Worth stroot, at four o'clock yecterday afternoon, President Verplanck in the chair. ‘Tho weekly return showed:— Number of emigrants arrived to Feb. 23. ‘Since to March 2, + the 23d Februar: ssicd a doce Sorinlssloner Jutuvossee brovght' tne votice of the mi er v8 it 1e Board the fact that he had learnt from the Minister for Bremen at Washington, thats firm in upon themselves ors and title of ite to the Gommissionere of leat in this city, ‘and acting upoo ‘The following are the standing committees for the cur- rent year:— PTANDING COMMITTEES, Ward's Idand—Meesrs, Cumming, Carrigan, Cartis, Jellinghana ‘and Hunt, 4 ” ‘ Ltn Purdy, Curtis, Carrigan, Jol- A ‘ oa Aten —Menere, Verplanck, Curtis, Low, Cum. Castle Garden—Messrs, Cumming, Carrigan and Jol- haus. ve aiting—Meeers. Carrigan and Jellinghaus. On Purchates—Movers. Purdy, Curtis and Cumming. ne Outdoor Poor—Mesars, Purdy, Jellinghaus and jan On Labor—Mesara. Low, Jellinghaus and Orabtroe, On Finance—Mesers. Hunt, Low and Curtis. County Bills—Messrs, Curtis, Cumming and Hunt. ‘The Board soon afver adjourned, ’ Unteresting from Mexteo, SPECIAL CORKESPONDENCE OF THE HERALD. Sreaxeu Quaker Cry, AT SEA, Fer. 20, 1859. ‘We have dates from the City of Mexico to Feb. 18. At Tulaneingo, near the city, General Ampudia bad Provounced in favor of the constitution of 1857. He has 500 men under him. General Miramon, who has assumed the Presidency, was, by last account, at Orizaba, with 6,000 men, with the avowed intention of marching at cnoe upon Vera Crus. My impression is, however, that he will not make o direct attack upon that city, but probably make a detour and take possession of Alvarado and other defenceless seaports adjacent. General Cobos, a quondam robber on the road betwoen Vera Cruz and Mexico, but now an “iilustrisimo genoral,”” is algo Bald to be en route towards ‘‘Acayucam” aad other undefended towns in the Juarez interest, for the purpose ‘of borrowing money. He js at the heat of 1,000 mea. General Zuloaga’s ministers are opposed to the adminis- tration of Miramon. We bave Vera Cruz dates to Feb. 15. Juarez is engages in preparations to receive Miramon, Be has 6,000 men and 200 guns, besides un enrolement of 1,600 volunteers from the surrounding cantons, for the de- fence of the city. ‘As goes Vera Cruz #0 goes Oajaca and the liberal party. Throughout the covuatry the priest party keoms to be the old war ory of ‘We bave also dates frum All the troops have been sent from this garrison and from the fort at the mouth of the river to Vera Cruz, Toe town is entirely unprotected; and in consideration of the large American interest already conceutrated there, & man.of-war ought at once to be despatched. OUR TEHUANTEPEC CORRESPONDENCE. ‘Teuvawrerec, Feb. 15, 1859. The Prospects of Miramon—Important Gold Discoveries— The Transit Rowe, de. ‘The recent suocoss of Miramon, the discovery of exten- sive conspiracies in the State of Guerrero, and the fear that Vera Cruz will succumb, have awakened grave appre- hensious all throoghout Oaxaca, as to the fate of the Juarez dynasty. In Tehuantepec this feeling is intensified greatly, from the fact that more than ha'f its population is Aisaffected, and only want the opportunity to revenge themselves upon the troops who have so long oppressed them under the name of liberalism. On the morning of the 12th Captain Altamaran, with a force of 100 men, was attacked by the Patricio or church party, within five leagues of Tehuantepec, and lost six men ‘killed and four wounded. Assassinations are of frequent occurrence, and the tone of public sentiment is apything but quiet. thin the last few weeks extensive placers of gold have been discovered in and about the Pass of Chivela. This has given rise to considerable excitement, and there are many pergons prospecting for richer deposit of the pre- cious metal. The gold occurs in the cellular pockets of the quartoze rock, and in the dry gulches, mixed with ferruginovs sand. ‘Thus far the specimens, though very pure and quite abundant, are only fine grains or laminated scales, not unlike the gold bronghtfrom Acra. Several old California miners who have visited the placers, speak in the highest terms of their richness and value. e 18th a serious alfray took place here between two employés of the company—William Turner (a Califor- nia desperado, who escaped from the State prison, where he was confined for the murder of a man named Taylor) and Joseph Hamilton, in which the latter was badly wounded by a pistol shot in the head. Hamilton is, how- of danger and Turner is at large. ‘The engineering parties are fairly at work. One divi- sion is at Huilotepec, another at Chirela, and a third in the Almolaya valley, and a fourth running south from the Ialtepec river. Notwithstanding the revolutionary hopes and fears in- dulged here, the foreign population are doing an active business, and there are many accessions from California of enterprising and wealthy men, ‘The Transit route is in good condition, and everything on the Isthmus promises well for the success of the Louisi- ana or ‘Tehuantepec Company. The weather bas been delightful and the crops have been abundant. * EXECUTIVES OF MEXICO AND THEIR TITLES. {From the New Orieans Picayune, Feb. 19.] ‘There appears to be some confusion in’ the pubiic mind as to the proper titles of the distinguished gentlemen between whom the executive powers of the Mexican government or governments are now divided, as also in regard te their political affinities and relatious to euch other. There are, we believe, the facts, or the facts as they stood the 9th inst., tater than which it would be unsafe to predicate auything on the affairs of Mexico. 1, Benito Juarez is the so Constitutional President of the republic, ad interam.“‘ Citizen? Juarez, as be signs himself, succeeds to that office by virtue of bis election to tile Vice: Presidency on the same ticket with Ignacio Comonfort, now in this country. He is a native of the State of Oajaca, where his mother now lives, a strong liberal, as migitt be supposed, borh from his birth- pisce and present position, and profoundly learned in the Ww. His present residence is Vera Cruz. 2. Felix Zuloaga also styles himself now President ad in- terim; but he is a man of @ very different stripe. He rep- regents the extreme anti liberal or church.military par- ty. Itishe who, a year since, headed the Tacubaya movement, which resulted in tho overthrow of Comon- fort’s government, and he who, a few wocks since, was bimeelf compelled for a time to retire. Io addition to bis civil title, he also enjoys that of Brigadier General. His late residence was the houge of the British Minister, at the city of Mexico; but he is supposed now to be at large in the capital. 3. Miguel Miramon styles himself, or is styled in the published decrees, President Substitute (susti{ule) an office which he holds, not directly from the nation or the late electoral junta, as supposed by some, but from Felix Zalo- aga himself, and none other, who, ‘in virtue of hia prero- gative as President ad interim to appoint a President Sub- stitute, because of his own temporary shortcomings, bath been pleased to name the General of Division, D. Miguei Mi- ramon.” The President Substitute was, 18 months since, quite unknown, but within the last year has had extraordi. nary fortune. He is said to be of French extraction, and distinguished for remarkable energy of charaster, and aa almost superstitious belief in his “star.” It is hardly necessary to say that he belongs to the church military party, more particularly the military part of it. It is he who ig said to be on his way with some 5,000 infantry and 4,000 cavalry to Vera Cruz. ‘These are the names and tities which these distinguished gentlemen have made for themsolves, and at presoat en- Joy at home. Abroad, we are not aware that they enjoy, except by r, anything more than that of plain Mexican citizens. Neither government bas been {¢ recognized by the great commercial Powers, tho France and Spain, more particularly the latter, have natu- ral sympathies with that of Zuloaga-Miramon, as also, singular enough, England is said to havo; while the Uni- < ‘States naturally sympathizes with the government of juarez. ‘The Letter from Lord Clarendon to the Che- _ Valler Webb, TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Inotice in your impression of Tuesday, the 1st. inst., a letter copied from the Courier and Enquirer, purporting to have been written by « “prominent English states- man,” who, you conclude, was no other than “my Lord Clarendon.” Having claims against Mexico, and, thore- fore, being interested in everything pertaining to treaties with her or the settlement of her internal and external difficulties, I have carefully watched all matters relating to them. So, on reading the lettor alluded to, it struck me that it did not square with my recollections, ‘and on looking over my papers and letters I found that it could not have been written by Clarendon, and also that the reasons stated in it for England changing her policy in regard to Mexico is false. have no doubt you supposed the letter genuine—what it purported to be—the production of a “prominent Bog: lish staternan,” which stateeman circumstances seemed to indicate was Lord Clarendon. Bat your own files, if ex- amined, will show you otherwise. Mr, Dallas’ letter to Mr. Cass, dated London, Nov. 26, 1858, contains Lord Malmesbury’s declaration to our Minister that England would pot interfere at all in the affairs of Mexico. She bas since determined to, and bas interfered with the affairs of that vernment, 80 far as to demand and enforce justice to Bn tish subjects.” The reason ed for ibis change in the State policy of England in the letter pretended to bave deen written by & ‘prominent English statesman,” is that the President of the United Staves, as soon as he received intelligence of the declaration of Lord Malmesb: Jel- berately proceeded to violate the faith upon which it was made (ihe non-intervention of the United States), by asking of Congress the right to seize the two northern provinces = on with American ad ie mesaage President was sent to Congress on Monday, the 6th of December; it was no doubt written and printed as early as Saturday, the 4th of December, fo ers el Seah Be Jas’ letter, containing Lord Ma. mes bur; to Wi > afr : a apa ‘thing absolutely in- Again: there was no steamer arrived from Rogland, and news from Eu blished in an: Jo age the , to the oh of from certain and authentic no United States, from of Decem! the same month. So It ce jon, therefore, that Lord Claren ton un- and did not write the letter alluded to; came from his bootbiack, who, perhaps make some remark upon the wn to confer a — idee af itening him o| ul of England's State policy, and the opinionsot a “prominent English Statesman.” QUI ViVE, Rep River Rart.—Another attempt is shortly to be made to remove the great Red river raft which has ob: structed navigation ip that stream for the last ten or fif- teen years, Its location is in Arkansas, @ short distance above shreveport, La. PRICE TWO CENTS. | THE WAR QUESTION IN ITALY. Important Debate on the tn the choan War Wustainea ay Count Cavour. [Turin (Feb, 10) jence of London Times.) AB it would bave been impossible for me to send you yesteroay apy but ap extremely brief and » -h +O strctly correct account of the long and interesting debate in the Sardinian Chamber of Deputies, I thought it best to content myself with telegraphing the division, and to rx- ferve examination of the proceedings unti ts «ay, On Tuesday tbe government found ttself in a minority of five votes (66 to 70) on a question of little ia ianve, re- iting to @ tribunal at Casale. This sesme! ra ber t> astonieb the Mioister of Justice, but the publio—ite avten- tion fixed op the important and ‘exciting question that was to come forward yesterday—scarvely heeded it, Before the tittipg opened the galleries of the Chamber were crowded with spectators, who were not destined to be dis. appointed, for many of the most prominent members 0” poke, more or less, in the course of the dis- ‘avour, Mamiani, Costa de Beauregard, Revel, Sovaro della Margherita, Brofferio, &c.—until at last th} le was clored by » few words from De Viry, wh> esents the Electoral College of St. Julien in Savoy, ani whose rewarks raised a perfect storm in the Chamber amid which the President put on his bat and suspended the sitting. ‘The debute was opened by Count So14Ro DALLA MaRGHR- Riva, the chief of the extreme Right, who protested against seking the country to make freso sacrifices of money and of dood. He declared himself ready to vote any sum vhat might be needed for the defence of the conntry, but none or an aggressive war, which be believed to be con- templated. “To speak candidly, gentlemen,” he said, “if, since 1849, we bad quietly atiended to the developement of our institutions; if we bad made it our chief care to promote ssience, art and commerce within our own limits: if we bad pot extraordinarily increased the taxes; if we had not ele out allurements to the factions in all parts of Italy, and evoked hopes which for eight centuries have been nourished in vain; if we had thougnt more of improving our own lot than of censuring and causing anxiety to other govern- hould not have the name of agitators, nor © the pining of Lomoardy inandated ‘with Austrian bands; rumors of war would not arise on the thores of the Ticino.” Count Maxonentra proceeded to say that in the eyes of the world Sardinia stood much more in the light of an ag- gressor than of one aggrieved; that the great majority of the vation desired peace and the reduction of taxation, and was at the same time jeatous of the national Indepen- dence, and that if peace were broken the taxes must in- crease, and independence would ip peril. Prudence, be said, enjoined goverpments or nations not to provoke contests of which they could not foresee all the conse- quences. pitas concluded by declaring he should vote against the Count Masaamt epoke next, replying to Della Margherita, and of course supporting the government. His discourse was, ag usual, eloquent and graceful, and included apt illustrations apd bistorical reterences; but Lae ver in it any great novelty of argument. elegant woods bbs pel cover words, sai alee the sentiments be expreesed, obtained loud and frequent applause. It was a pleasing piece of declamation, which left the question where it was before. Marquis Costa pg Bravrecarp followed. He declared, in the Dame of all the deputies from Savoy, that that pro- vince, the cradle of monarchy, would afford the most energetic aid in defence of the independence and honor of the country, and that its soldiers would fight to the Inet against aggression. Bot in such sion he did not believe; Austria was too pru- dent and skilful to . The message of the Emperor of the French, he added, expressed in firm and noble language, that the situation of Italy af- forded no motive for believing in war. The Emperer had further declared, by the official organ of his government, that public option would guide his policy; and public opinien in France was against war. All parties in the English Parliament bad combined to assure Europe that England would throw her whole weight into the scale of peace. Recalling the passage of the Kmperor’s speech in which be expressed his formal intention of maiatainiog the English alliance, indispensable to the peace of the world, be bad difficulty im believing that France would support Piedmont in those warlike longings lately so se- verely condemned by the chief ot the English Cabinet. Abd yet, gevtiemen, Piedmont prepares tor war, and it ie said ‘that the glorious and supreme moment is close at band that is to crown the policy to which, for eight years Past, the public fortupe haa been sacrificed. Certainly T Will not incur the ridicule of saying that the statesman who presides over the destinies of Piedmont bolds peace or war in bis bands; but whosoever knows the resources of bis intelligence and the energy of his character, knowe ‘that he dreads not obstacles, and rareiy recedes in his en- terprises. Count Cavour wishes for war, and wiildo his utmost to provoke it. Jn the perilous situation in which his policy has placed us, war presents ihelf to his mind as the ‘only possitle chance’ of himorable liberation from the alarming debt tat crushes us, and of fulfilling the engage- ments he has taken, If the existence of tae monareby of Savoy were not the stake he exposes in this terrivle game against dhe glory Of associating nis uatne with the deliver- ‘avee of Italy, i cola understand that the iotrepiaity of the Minister might devote itseif to ap enterprise ia which he probably bevieves that he has insared bimeeif all the chances of success, but those who bave not the eesrete of which he is master, nor his coniiience in the future, re- coil affrighted before the responsipitity he assames, The Marquis proceeded to say, with perfect trath, that the idea of an Italian war was universally unpopular in Savoy. Toe result aimed at, if attained, might radically change the political. existence of that province. He re- ferred in plain terms to the probable separation of Savoy from Piedmont, and i's annexation to France, and declared that bis berg. gee deeply wounded by the position thus made for it. speech was not long, but it was much \o the purpose. I am aware tuat at this season I mnt be chary of your space, but I cannot resist giving you verba- tim the last paesages of the specch of this high minded Savoyard nobleman:— Is it supposed that by these words the deputies of Savoy ‘would implant diecouragement and distrust in the ranks of their brethren? Ah! beware of fearing that. Wo know what we owe to ourselves, and the brigade of Savoy knows what it owes to its oath, to its honor, and to its King. So long as we remain united, you will see it combat, in the foremost rank, the enemies of Pieamoat; but yf, by Pied. ‘mont's temerity or ingratitude, our soldiers one day take Place in the strong armies of France, luke us they will be too- Proud to express to yu a regret. If these previsions—very probable consequences of your Italiau combinations—be one day realized, when the eagles of France extend their terrible flights over the summits of the Cénis, ah! may you then never regret to have go ill understood the im- portance of our mountains, go til appreciated the heart and the devotion of the mea who defend them | Such is my sincerest wish; for, with me, dynastic affec- ede sce aa recollections viet be extinguished a day, ‘ns of approbation on the right and applause from the. By ) sj ba nor Michelini next e, aes er at Eres not ef the whole country. That is the doctrine here, and at the end of the debate you will find it en- forced. The truth is that the war party is excessively unwilling to see the sentiments of Savoy, most uafavora- = to war, rs ate gs CAMBURZANO followed ini, im opposition, and de- clared it would be folly for Piedmont to undertake an ag. gressive war unsupported; that laws, throne and instita- tions would all disappear in the storm raised by such te- merity. The galleries murmured, and the President, Signor Rattazzi, reminded them that all signs of censure OF approbation were prohibited—a regulation which ought wo be enforced, and never is, and did not prevent the most ‘violent and unseemly demonstration on the part of some of the spectators the meye pe made a sbort showy speech. He declared it idle to investigate whether austria provoked Piedmont, or Piedmont Austria— “Do you know,” said he, * who are, and where are the provokers? The provocation for us is that two-headed eagle which stands on the Austrian banuer; the provoca- tion for Austria is in the three colors that illuminate ours. ‘The provocation of Austria is in the laws and measures with which she presses upon the Itatian; the provocation of Piedmont consists in our free institutions, our free press, our free rostrum. Let it be said, then, that Austria continually provokes us, that we continually provoke Aus- tris, and tbis mutual provocation wit! endure, infinite and immense, until the great queation be solved elther by Ube triumph of right or at the poiut of the aword. 1 pass over some explanations of Costa de Beau: in reply to an attack upon him by Brofferio, and « speech from Signor Cais against the war party’ and tha loan, to come to that of Count Cavovr, whose Tisiog was, a8 usual on important occasions, the Signal for great attention on the part of deputies aad strangers. His was, as usual, the speech of the day. Re began by saying that the’ speakers in opposition to the project of law which had obtained go favorable a ception in the bureaux had endeavored to show that it wag the consequence of a hazardous and provocative policy, ‘whose aim was to plunge the country, and, perhaps, all Europe, into war. This he.denied. The policy of Pied- mont, Be said, since the accession of the present King, had always been consigtent, always liberal, natiooal and Ita- Nan—never provocative or revolutionary. Bat I peresive ‘that it will be impossibie for me to give you ail bis speech to day, ana I shail therefore translate the latter portions which relates to England, and is therefore the most in- ‘teresting to us. With his usual tact, Count Cavour allows ‘BO sentiment of irritation to appear, but limite himaelf to regrets, speaks most flatieringly of the English stategmon ‘and nation, and declares his hope still to eee them espouse ‘the cause of Italian liberation. But I will give you hig own eloquent words, breathiessly listened to and repeat- “Rime been uid by the Hien Coes done 4 jou. Count and I believe, also, by Marquis de Beauregard, thes tho Bogliah Ministers and the orator in the discussion on the address to the Grows, mesiteseed intons bighly favorable to peace, trary anne t wo }, and coni tothe Lag oad land Powers, in the world; { venerate it, because | consider it as rock where liberty has found, and might again find an impregnable refuge. Ihave always proferred, as far as was possible, the English alliance; 1 have dono it a8 @ writer and asa Minister to such a point that Lhave been often reproached as an Anglomanian, (A Iwugh.) If you recall all our acts and potiey you will per- ceive how dear tho alliance of England has been ta ua, Examine our commeretai Fp ste the part we wok ia the Eastern question and the Coogrest of Paria, and yoo will see how great has been our care to acquire'and main tain the friendship, the sympathy, the benevolence of