The New York Herald Newspaper, March 18, 1859, Page 1

rola WHOLE NO. 8230. CELEBRATION OF ST. PATRICK'S DAY. : @rand Civie and MiKary Procession—Re. view in the Park—Religious Service; at the Gathedral and the Academy— Dinner of the Friendly Sens— Speech of Senator Shields— Other Celebrations, &.. &., ke. Tiitherto, in whatever part of the Ol World or tho Mew Irishmen were found, they were in the habit of cele. ‘rating the 17th of March as St. Patrick’s Day, the festi- (yal of the patron saint of Ireland. The Saint was not an ‘Ivtbman; but he is regarded as the apostle of Ireland, the first who was successful in introducing Christianity into the ieland. The day is not so generally observed by Irish- men as it used tobe. No doubt it was at first a religious festival, but it afterwards became a national holiday, without regard to religion or politics, ke St. Da- vid’s day, of Walks; St. Andrew's day, of Seotland; St. George’s day, of Englani; aud St. Nicholas day, of the Hollanders. Tho air of St. Patrick’s day is as much the Irish national air as ‘God save the Queen” in England, and Yankee Doodle in the United Btates. The birthplace of the Saint is inyplved in much ebecurity, and has been warmly disputed, writers on be- half of England, Scotland, Wales and France respectively elaiming his nativity. Ledwich, and some other antiqua- Yians, deny his existence in toto. The generally reoetved pinion isthat he was born in Scotland, at Kilpatrick, near Dumbarton ; but the best authorities show that he was ‘Dorn in France, (at Tours, Armoric Gaul.) His mother’s name was Conchessa, sister of St. Martin, Bishop of Tours. ‘His father’s name was Calphurnius. He was cerried captive imto Ireland. In the latter end of the fourth centnry the celebrated Irish King, Niall, called “the hero of the mine hostages,” carried his victorious arms through Scot- Jand and England, defeating the Romans, who then held the latter country, and pursuing them into Armoric Gaul. ‘The Saint was captured at the age of siatocn years, and sold as « slave in Ireland, which was the fate or captives taken in war in those times. At the end of his cay- tivity, (seven years,) he returned to France, being directed vp a dream to do 80, say the ancient writers. His father ‘was a deacon, his grandfather a priest, and his uncle a Dishop—from which it may be observed that be came of a lous stock on both sides, also that the clergy married jose times. Patrick, or Patricius, also became a priest, in and at sixty years ot age, whether moved by a vision or a atrovg impulse, he. set out on a mission to Ireland. He paaned through Wales and Cornwall, and thence to the “Green Isle.” His success was great, He preached all ‘Over the country, aud made Anmerdds converts from Dru- idioal idolatry “to the Christian religion. He adopted a ‘very sensible mode of operations. He addreased himself first to the princes and chieftains, knowing that if he suc- ens with them the wees Poets fecal a ay ¢ preach against i ry, but the slavery of whi men; and it is Palated that by hie influence a native prince set free his slaves. He founded the venerable old ca- ‘thedrals of Ar and St. Patrick’s in Dublin, besides mumerous other churches and schools. He visited Scot- Jand, and after returning to Ireland died near Downpatrick on the 17th of March, at the age of 120 years. Usher saya be died A. D. 498. He was buried in Down, thence called Downpatrick. The disputes about his grave haye been almost as vehement as those about his cradle; bat tho evidence in favor of Down is decisive. At the time of th» ‘English invasion of Ireland in the twelfth century his re Maing were found and transferred to the cathedral at Down, ‘Among the exploits related of St. Patrick by Joveline ‘was his expulsion of the severat tribes of poisonous rop- tiles, which he collected at Croagh Patrick, a mountain of @onnaught, aud drove into the sea. Certain it is there are no snakes in Ireland. ‘Tho shamrock is worn by the rish on the anniversary ‘of the Saint because when he preached the doctrine of the Trinity to the Pagan Irish he ilivstrated it by sbowiug ‘them the trefoil or shamrock, thrve leaves with one stalk, which operating to their comvictigs, a bunch of this grass was worn ever afterwards wpep tt Saiot’s anniversary to emma leat Of bard and chief, Old Erin’s native shamrock. “The misistoe,” says Vallancey, ‘was sacred to the Bruids, because its berries and its leaves grew in clusters ‘of threo united to one stalk. The Christian Irish heid the seamroy (shamrock) sacred in like manner, because of ‘three leaves united w one stalk.” In former times the Irish were in the habit of “drown- fg their shemrock’’—that 18, of dipping it in whiskey, ‘and then drinking to the memory of St. Patrick. Too many used $0 imsdulge to excess on Patrick’s Day; but the jabors0f Father Matthew and the progress of edaca. tion baye wrought @ revolution. ‘Ihe name Patrick is Patricius in Latin, and is derived from the patriciaos, the nobility of Rome; so that the vulger name, “irish Paddy,” bas an cristocratic origin. Hence in the old song, ‘Saint Patrick was a gentieman, and born of decent e.”? In one of his Irish legendary ballads, Samusl Lover ves a curious account of the birthday of the Suint. @ Dailad says that the firet faction fight in Ireland arose from a dispute about the day of the month on which he firet caw the light. Itappears he was born at midnight, and some contended he was born on tho 8th of March, ‘and rome on the 9th; some said the child was too fast, and cthers the clock too slow. At Jast, the two factions ‘became so positive that one kept the day on the 8th, and the other on the 9th, till one Father Mulcahy showed them the error of their ways, and that‘‘no one could have two birthdays but atwins.”’ The last slaaza con- eludes as followe:— Bays he, ‘Boys, don’t bo fighting for eight or for nine; Don't be always dividing, but scmotimes combine; Combine eight with nine, and seventeen is the mark; So Jet that be his birthday.” “Amen,” says the clerk. “If be wasn’t a twins, sure our histry will show Then thoy fit got bl my runt, which complened Delr blis, n they ol got blind drunk, which comp! and we p op tho pr ‘from that day to this. The anvivertary was celebrated in this city yes- terday with more than usual éclaf. The weather, contrary to general expectation, was pleasant; the the sun shone ph | im warm rays Everybody and everything looke: bright, and the pedestrians tripped along with buoyancy, ag if to vie with each other in passing an agreeable day. At early morn the air reverberated with aud in- stromertal music, gnd the faces of our Coltic brethren Jooked unusually lieppy. Early in the forenoon persons of both sexes, in large numbers, promenaded the streets the celebrants of the day being distinguished from ‘thers by the sprigs of shamrock in their hate or garments. ‘The Park, and in and around the Hall, were crowd- ed at an carly hour, and at one time it was estimated that ‘the crowd numbered ten thousand persons. The steps of ‘the Hall, and the lawns in front, were covered by 8 eo mage of bu ‘The leafless trees in the Park were Milled with r sters. ith young: ¥ ‘The military and civic sosieties formed in East Broad- . The hour of forming was advertised to take place at past ten o’clock, but it was nearly twelve o'clock when the formation wascompleted and the procession com- menced to move. The route of march was down Chatham Btreet tothe Park. Tho head of the column reached the east gate at 1214 o’clock, At this time the Park was by a dense mass of human beings, men, women and children, mixed up promiscuously. Before the procession passed through several platoons of policemen from the First, Second, Third and Sixth pre- cincts, under the command of Capt. Joseph Dowling, with ‘the aid of a section of cavalry, had ample employment to force back the crowd. While the policemen were clearing the ground many amusing incidents occurred, and the Crowd appeared to take the pulling and hauling at the hands of the “shields” very good naturedly. The procession then entéred the east gate of the Park, ‘and were reviewed by the Mayor and Common Council in the following order:— Acting Brigadier General Jamos R. Ryan, Brigade Lancers, Capt. B. Reilley. New York Irish Dragoons, Capt. D. C. Minton. Sixty-ninth regiment, National Cadets, under the com. mand of Major Robert Nugent, marching in column by tompanies, tiftcon files front. Emmet Guard, of New Hayen. CIVIC SOCIETIES. ‘The civic eocicties, with their escorts, in the following Grand Marshal Vist DIYMIOR. Independent Guard, Captain enney. Hibernia, Benevolent Society. SBCOND DIVISION, Garryowen MM cel Gupta id Gay jusketeers, in Simon acan. Iriah-American Benevolent Society. THIRD DIVISION. Marshal, John Tucker. Emerald Guard, Captain Jobn Cox. Ancient Order of Hiberniane, First Divisiqn. Sons of '98, Captain M. Gorman. Aucient Order of Hibernians, Second Division, Deignan Guard, Captal Ancient Order of Hibernians, Third Division. Sarsfeld Guard, Captain James Callen. Order of ubvorninng, Fourth Division, al, Patrick Mi . Ancient Ordor of Hibernians of Long Island. Marabai, Hugh Duck. Anetent Orders of Hiberniins of Melroso and Morrisania, FOURTH DIVISION. una anna, Jamen ¥ nard, Captain James F. Mackey, ‘Longaoremen’s U. B. Society. vIeTn . |, Thomas Kiernan. National Greens, Captain Edward Keenam, Quarrymen’s U. P. Society. SIXTH DIVISION, Marshal, James Murphy. Barry Benovolont Society. SEVENTH DIVIAION, Marshal, Edward 1. Carey. Kings County Voluntoors, Captain Swoony. RIGHTN DIVEION, Marsha!, John Dwyor, St James Roman Onthollo T, A.B. Society. NINTH DIvECON, Marshal, Thomas Ocehing, Bonevoloab Soviety of tho Upited Sous of Erin, HERALD. PRICE TWO CENTS. The route of march was then continued th ugh the west gate, up Broadway io Fourteenth street, through Fo:r- teenth streot to Seventh avenue, up Seventh avenue to Twenty-third etreet, thence up to Broadway and dowa to the Washington Monument ln Union square, where they were dismissed. The societies turned out in fall numbers, with music, Some of the - elegant banners aod showy regalia, ban. pers were tastefully ornamented with ‘and appro- priate devices, On the strcets along the route of the pro- a! crowds of spectators, and from the balconies and windows of the buildings and hotels were seen innumerable emiling faces of ladies and children wav- ing handkerobiefs and making every conceivable demon- stration of joy at the celebr of the day. RELIGIOUS EXERCISES. RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL. ‘The annivereary of the festival was celebrated by say- ing a Pontifical High Mass at St. Patrick’s cathedral, in Princo street, when that edifice was filled by @ congre- gation of devout worshippers. Archbishop Hughes offl- ciated in Person, assisted ‘by Bishops O’Connor, of Pitts- burg, and Laughlin, of Brooklyn, Revs. M. McOarron and Deacons of Honor; Rev. John Barry, Wm. Quinn, Deacon; Rey. J. M¢Evoy, Sub-Deacon, and Rev. F. MoNierny, Master of Ceremonies, The mass was conducted with reat pomp and solemnity. At the, close. of the Gospel, iehop 0Conner announced the object of the collectioa which followed to be for the relief of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, At the conclusion of the second Gospel ‘a sermon was preaci Apostie of Ireland.” SERMON OF BISHOP O'CONNOR AT THE ACADEMY OF ‘MUBIC. Probably on no occasion since the completion of the Academy of Music did a greater number of persons as- semble within {ts walls than on yesterday afternoon, to hear the discourse delivered there by Bishop O'Connor. In bis exordium the preacher, referring to the banners which were entwined above his head, said:—You have assembled in the name of Ireland, in a country whick has received you with generous carer but it is no viola. tion of the compact of that hospitality that you not ceage to cherish a love for the land of your birth and forefathers, and to take a pride in commemorating their deeds. ‘The banners of the nation which you bear to-day area pledge of the confidence reposed in you by your adopted country. He then proceeded, in a learned and eloquent bs bers to trace the history of St. Patrick, makin; frequent allusions to the harp and emerald banner ‘t Erin, which never failed to call forth repeated cheers and thunders of applause. He concluded by sketching the history of the Catholic church in America, and alluding in tones of regret to the recent disastrous fire in Pittsburg, which reduced the Cathedral there to ashes, Loud cheer: ing announced the conclusion of the sermon. DINNER OF THE FRIENDLY SONS OF: ST. PATRICK. ‘The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick bad their accustomed dinner at the Mctropolitan last evening. The company numbered about 200, among whom were many of our ‘most distinguished citizens. Dinner was served in the usual matchless style for which the Messrs, Leland are remarkable. Tho ornaments of the table were of the most elegant description, Comprising, among others, Bt. Patrick; transparent ornament, with national colors; lyre, mounted, with Horn of Plenty; floral pyramid; fruit bas- ket, decorated; St. Patrick’s Cathedral; the Harp of Iro- laud; Templo of Independence; Old Amorica and Liberty. ‘Tho President of the Society, Richard O’Gorman, Esq., presided. Among those present were Mayor Tiemann, Gen. Shields, Judges Clerke, Hilton, Daly and O'Connor; Richard Bell, Joseph Stewart, James T. Brady, T. F: Meagher, Joho Brougham, Malcolm Campbell, P. J. Joa- chimeen, of the Hebrew Society; Capt. Halpin, of the Cir- casaian; J.B. Fogarty, W.E. Robinson, ——'Wyoming, Richard Busted, John D, Burebard, A. ¥. Stout, John E, Devlin, Francis Byrne, N. Jarvis, Jr., Ed. Boyle, Capt. Phelan, T. H. Lane, H. Alker, G. Tillotéon, W. L. Cole, the President of the St.’ Nicholas Society; Patke Godwin, FE. F. Ward, Vice President of the St. Gvorge’s Society; Mr. Johnston, of the St. Andrew’s Society; Theodore Ward, of the st. George's Society; Walter McGee, secretary, and others. ‘The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick sent during the even- Ing, the poree despatch to geyeral kindred gocieties in Halifax, Montreal, Quebec, Mobile, St. Louis, Ubarleston, Baltimore, and other points:— ‘The Brotherhood of Irishmen at Home and Abroad—United in love for the land of their birth, however widely separated by land or sea, To whish the following responses were received by Judge B. O'Connor and read at the dinner :— FROM. QUEBEC. In and outside of the Clarendon House ten thousand Trish- men endorse the sei t of the Friendly Sons of St. Pa- trick of New, York, and in response propose the following sentiment :—The Brotherhood of Irishmeu—Who are like the galvanic network going round the havitable globe. leaving traces of ifs nationality and faith ag firmly taxed as the Round Towers of our native land, FROM BALTDIORS, Triskmen in tho United States—The friends of the constita- tion ax itis; their attachment to the whole Union admit ot no divided allegiance North or South, After the cloth was removed, the Crarrwan gaye the regular toasts in order as follows, prefacivg them with some beautiful and poetical remarks, which brought forth Joud applause rick’s Day, and all who honor it. ites—The land we live in. —The home of our faiaers. Dity of New Y Givil and Religiow Bioore and Davie, and the Poetry and Poets of Ireland. 7. Our Sister Socivties—Their honored representatives are weieome to our board to night. 8. The Presa 9. Woman—In our grief or our gladness, in brightness or in gloom, always the joy and the light of live. To the second toast Parke Godwin responded, and con- cluded by giving the toast of “The Senato of the United States,’ which evoked a most enthusiastic call for Sena- tor Shields, who, upoa risiag, was welcomed by vociferous and genial appiause. He announced himeeif as an in- valid, but enid thet the best of medicine was the ap- plause of Irieh hearts to an Irish heart. St. Patrick wi ‘an adopted citizen (laughter), but he was a great an good man. He was sorry we bad not a perfect history of him, for we had histories of worse mon. Amorica was a great and good country, too, though she had no saints, as faras he knew. (Laughter.) The Senator referred to the recent materia! progress of [reland as more remark- able than that of any otber nation of Europe, and alluded to the fuct that Irichmen in this country, having a fair field to develope themselves, had done so. So far as Ire- land was concerned, the day was gone by when her people were’ complaining of their’ gricv- ances, showing their sores to the world. As Jong ‘as Irishmen were talking about their wrongs they could do nothing. Union cannot be found in the weak. Ireland was growing strong, and the people are now acting and not talking; and he always had faich in these symptoms. He believed that Ireland was going to do something now to ameliorate her condition. As to what Irishmen did in this country worthy of commenda- tion, it was no more than their duty. He had adopted this country as bis own, sworn to maintain its constitution, and he did no more than aman ehould do in the fulfilment of this duty. (Cheers.) They may sometimes laugh at our blunders, but they do not fear to trust us in council and in war. And what man but an Irishman would they trust so far? (Gheers.) ‘ihe General concluded with a few more very happy remar! and sat down, when three cheers were given for Gen. Shields. Mayor Tiemann, Judge Clerke and several other gentiemen advanced to- wards Gen. Shields, and shook him heartily by the hand. James ‘BR Brapy, who was received with immense plause, responded to the toart of Ireland in his usual brilliant and claseical style, paying a fine tribute to the character of the Irish race wherever their lot has been cast. Mayor Tiemann responded to the toast of the City of New York, and paid a high compliment to those who par- ticipated in the celebration of the day. The procession which he had reviewed to-day he wos proud of,for a more orderly and respectable body of men he had never seen, though he was aware they composed the bone and sinew of the city—the working classes of tho Irish race. Thero ‘was not a drunken man in that vast assemblage, though it had often been said that St. Patrick's Day was proverbial- ly celebrated by iuebriety and Sighting. (Cheers.) Md tag responded to the toast of Civii and Religious erty. To the sixth toast—‘‘Moore and Davis, the Poote and Poetry of Ireland’’—Thomas Francis Meagher responded, and on rising was greeted with repeated aud enthusiastic cheers. His speech was decidedly the most eloquent, classical and beautiful of the evening, and was received with boundless applange, Mr. E. Wann, of the 8t. George's Society, responded to the toast of ‘Our Sister Societies,’ and was followed by the President of the St. Andrew's Society, the President of the St. Nicholas Society, and Mr. Joachimson in bobalf of the Hebrew Benevolent Society. é The eighth toast, “The Press,” was responded to by W. . Lyons. The ninth regular toast, ‘The Ladies,” was re- sponded to by John Brougham in a speech replete with wit, humor and pathos, which was repeatedly interrupted by laughter and applause. ‘The regular toasts having been then concluded, the one continued to enjoy themselves to a Jate hour. On the whole, this was the most brilliant and eg pow of any festival of the Priendly Sons o! rick. OTHER FESTIVITIES. ‘The Kenmare Hurlers, a body of young men from the county of Kerry, Ireland, passed the day in athletic ex- ercises of hurling at Hoboken. They have on numerous occasions distinguished themselves in this manly and healthfal sport, The Guard, Company D, Sixty- Spaceitas fre fiat a es pera at Niblo's Saloon, proceeds from the sale of tickets will be given to the Magdalen Asylum, OTHER CELEBRATIONS. ‘THR ORLEBRATION IN BROOKLYN. ‘Tho anniversary was appropriately celebrated yeater- day by the Hibernia Benevolent Association and other be- nevolent societios, and by the Shields Guard, Capt. Me- Carty. The socictios appeared in full rogalis, with ban- nors and bands of music. They marched nam. ber of streets, and the weather being exceeding! Ld large oc! them wherever went, Tho Shields Gaard to New York and participated in the ceremonies of tho day there, They were dressed in winter uniform and made a creditable appearance. As unusl on opgaeions of the kind, the ppcket pick: ing fraternity were ont in congiderabie numbers, and plied their art with some snecezs, Several were, how. ever, taken into custody. The Deputy jent of Police arrested a man in the Park, who gave hie name 14 Joba Keenan, while in the act of sounding a woman’s ket. er, named Edward Gilmore, was detected y officers Denton and Raynor, in the act of taking « porte- monnaie from the pocket of Mrs, Lucy C. Wells, of Tren- ton, N. J ,while landing from one of the Fulton ferry oats. portemonnaie contained about $6. Both tho accused were locked np. . ‘The St. Patrick’s Society of Brooklyn celebrated their tenth anniversary at Movtague Hall in the evening with a supper, at which the usual round of toaste were drunk and responses made. 8T. PATRICK’S DAY IN WILLIAMSBURG. ‘The Hibernian Benevolent Society of Williamsburg and Captain Kline’s of milit paraded yesterda: and went to New York to forge A in the Papecbrd there. ‘The day passed off very quietly. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Board of Aldermen. The Board met last evening—the President, Alderman McSpedon, in the chair, PENITIONS REFERRED, Of O’Keefe & Duryea, to increase the number of stages on their route. Of Mathias Nicholas and twenty-five others, for a market within the boundaries of Twenty-sixth and Forty-sixth streets and Eleventh avenue and tho Hudson river. Of L. H. Holmes and othors, protesting against the paving of Chambers street, west of Broadway, a8 advertised by the Croton Aqueduct Department. ‘THE CHRISTOPHER STREET PIER, A communication was received from the Street Com- missioner, in reply to @ resolntion. asking by what au- thority parts of at the foot of Christopher street were destroyed, and alterations made thereon, projecting into the adjoining slip. The Strest Commissioner says the alterations and encumbrances referred to have been made by the presidend of the ice company occupying it, and that the company had no other autho- rity for doing the same than that given by Councilman bei el a permission had been given by the Street rtmen paper was referred to a committee, SEWER IN GRAND STRERT, Alderman Tvowry presented a petition for a gewer in Grand street, between Alien and Essex streets, Referred, ‘THE BROADWAY PAVEMENT, The Committee on Streets reported on the subject of improving the Broadway pavement. They refer to the various plans and Lae hers presented, and are of opinion that the plan of altering the present Russ pavo- ment, a8 submitted by ©. G. Waterbury, viz.: that of taking up the blocks and relaying with the same as Bel- gian, with an alteration in the crowning of the strect, is the best and most economical that the city can adopt, They state they have consulted with every party who they thought competent to give a reliable opinion, among others the Croton ‘d and the Superintendent of Street Im) ents, and they find tbat all agree that Mr. rbury’s proposition is the most favorable, considering his facilities and experience, he being aquarryman. His prices are $1 50 per yard for the pavement, and 85 ceats per cubic ee The report was made a special order for Monday THE SAILORS’ SNEG HARROR. ‘The Mayor transmitted tothe Board the annual report of the Sailors’ Snug Harbor. The receipts of the institu- tion for the year ending December 31, 1858, were $106,171 82, the disburrementa $103,616 36, and the cati- mated income for 1859 is $74,480. There is'a balance in favor of the trustees of $2,554 96, deposited to their cre- dit in the Bank of Commerce. Ordered on file. WEIGHING COAL. Alderman Tvomey called up the petitions and papers in regard to the mode of weighing coal, and had them re- ferred to the Committee on Ordinances, ATMSHOUSE AFFAIRS. Alderman Boorz presented a preamble that the special committee appointed to investigate the books and affairs of the Aimshouse Department and the neceasity of cleri- cal aid, resolving that the sum of $1,000 be appropriated to defray such expenses of said committee. Laid over, THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ACCOUNTS. Alderman Boots calted up the veto of the Mayor upon the resolution to continue the Joint Committee on Ac- counts, and urged that the Board adhere to former action, and let the committee go on. Alderman Apams opposed the motion and contended for the veto. The Joint Committee on Accounte had long ceased to be of any benelit tothe city. It had been turn- ed into a political machine for the purpose of procuring clerkships for particular friends, Several thousand dollars had been spent, and the only result was to present facts that had already been reported and the production of three or four men scarcely heard of for the office of Comptroller. All the departments except the City la- spector’s were now in working order, and there was no need of such an expensive concern as that committee. He contd not see any good in gentlemen getting salaries of $3,(00 for clerical ‘services wheo they could not get a Situation at $1,000 in any other business, Tbe committee occupied valuable rooms that were moch needed praia officers, and he could not see why it should be continued, unlers it was intended to make a pension office of it. $10,000 would be asked for shortly, and soon again $10,000 more, and without bevefit to ihe city. The committee had shown themse! willing to proceed and report corruption, until they met with corruption in one of their friends, and there they would stop. fhey had shown this last year in deciining to ne @ report to the Board. He hoped the Mayor, io hiv opinion that the committee were no longer of any use, would be sustalaed. Alderman Boork expressed himself as disinterested in the subject, but he wag anxious to see the commitice go on with their investigations, Alderman Gryet could see no reason for the Mayor's cpinion. He thought there was no reason to believe the present men in office more honest thon their predecessors, ‘Tne report to override the veto was finally put and lost. It was afterwards roconsi tered, and Jaid on the table, After the passago of some ordinary papers, the Board adjourned to Monday. Board of Councilmen. THE CITY INSPECTORSHIP AND THE CLEANING OF THE STREETS, REPAIRING THE CITY HALL, ETC. The Board met last evening—the President, Chas. G. Corneil, presiding. After the minutes of the previous mecting were read and approved, Mr. Orsarson offered the following preamble and reso- lution, which were referred to a select committee of three: — Whereas, There are grave doubts as to the legal right of the person claiming to be City Inspector to act in such capacity, and that in consequence of these doubts con- tractors are unwilling to undertake work under his autho- rity; and whereas the state of the streets is such to call for immediate action; therefore, Regolved, That the Counsel to the Corporation be di- rected to apply to the Legisiature for the passage of an ‘act empowering the Common Council to authorize the Croton Aqueduct Department to make a contract for the cleaning of the streetg, the removal of garbage, ashes, night sofl and all matter prejudicial to the po ic health; and that such application to the Legislature be made im- mediately, STRERT ENCUMTRANCES, A comanenication was received from the fcting Street Commissioner, in reply to a resolution, in which he states that be is not’ aware permiegion has ‘ben given by the Street Department to persons to place exhibition signa, daguerreotypes end other encumbrances on Broadway. It was referred to the Commitice on Ordinances, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE STREET ISSIONER, A communication was also received the samo of- ficial, replying toa resolution of inquiry as to why the Harlem Railroad Company have not removed tue T rail in Centre street, between Broome strect aad Tryon row. He furnishes a copy of a letter received from tho President of the company, in which he states that no expense or pains were spared by the company to keop the track and pave- ment in good order. A large number of reports of committees and papers from the Board of Aldermen were presented, and, accord- ing to the rules of the Board, they were laid over for fu- ture action, The Board concurred with the Aldermen in naming the Int of May, 1860, aa the day for the actual widening of Reade strect to take place; also in naming the Lat of May for the actual widening of Duane street to take place. REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTER ON REPAIRING TH CIry TALL ‘The report of the Special Committee on repairing the City Hali was presented and laid over. Tuey recommend that the City Hail be forthwith repaired undor the direc Von of the Street Commissiener, by the eroction of a fire proot roof, the restoration of the clock cupola and clock, and such other repairs inside and out as may be necessary to put the buiiding m order. They recommond that the sum of $50,000, or so much as is necessary, priated for the work. be appro- Brooklyn City Politics, NOMINATION OF AN AMERICAN TICKET. ‘The American City Convention met at Granada Hall, io Myrtle avenue, last evening. Alderman J. A. Van Brunt was selected chairman, and J. Q, Adams and Alex. W. Russell secretaries. Delegates from all the wards (except the Ninth) answored to thoir names. Some discursion took piace as to the feasibility of nomi- nating a ticket in opposition to the republieans, Mr. E. T. appointment of a conference com mitteo, with the view of forming a union, which wi d by Mr. Winchester Britton, who favored a stralgt American ticket. Mr. Wood’ ah naga bein, ced @ ballot was taken for Mayor, with the result: ‘Whole number of votes... Of which George Hall recoi John A, Cross A. A ballot for Whole number Crawford ©. Smith Jobn Williams, Ezra Baldwin, Win. B. Low! A ‘ for Auditor, (both on the Tepublican ticket) were nated by acclamation. ‘The following is the ticket as nominated: May orge Hall, City Treat urer—Crawford ©. Smith, ‘ Comptrotier—Wm. B, Lewis, Audvor—Dan\ol J, Northup. A committee to inform the eandidates of their nomina- tion was ppointed, and the Convention adjourned to tho call of the chair, forthu nomi- MIKE WALSH. Been Robbed and te, do. ‘The city r Yesterday with the annoancement of the sudd Ri of the well known Miko Waisb. Ru- mors ef the miost exaggerated character relative to tho manner in which event took piace were spread ail over the city, te story was that deceased had beva robbed and while on bis way home the night previous.» x ‘The facts in the briefly these:— On Wednesday sight Mr. Walsh spent severa! hours in company with Mr. George Wilkes, Mr. William Wiisoa, ex-Alderman, |and- Mr. William Mulligan, of San Fran cisco. The was in bis usual good health, and did not complam of being unwell. The party in question visited one or two saloons in Broadway—the Hene House among the numbereand after drinking several times broke up, and My, Walsh atartod for his resi- dence, No. 908 West Twenty-first strec'. He was under the influence of liquor, but, as one of the witnesses on the inquest stated, he was not very much intoxicated. ‘This was about two.o’clock yesterday morning. Nowig more was seen or heard of deceased until about 534 o'clock A. M., when’ policeman Courtney, of the Sixteeuth pre- cinct, found the inanimate body of a man lying in tho area way of the millinery store No. 138 Kighth avenue. ‘The officer, not knowing deqeaged, bad the body conveyed tothe station house to await the action of the Coroner. The corpse of the unknown man was soon identified as that of Mr. Walsh, and his family wore immediately noti. fled of the sad occurrence. Upon examining the body the police found that there was aslight scalp wound on the back of the head, from which the blood continued to flow. No other external marks «f violence were per- ceptible. Upon searching the pockeis of deceased’s cloth- ing his gold watch was found to be missing, and upon further examination it was found that a diamond ring, which he always wore upon his left hand, was also missing. The disappearance of this property, together with the cut upon the head, led the friends and relatives of deceased to think that he had been robbed and murdered by garroters; but as the day advanced the supposition lost ground, and the general belief was that the case was one 0’ accident, and not design. The policeman who found the boily passed the spot about half an hour previously, and did not hear any cries of distress, If there had been any he would have been most likely to have heard them. Jt is true, one of the Sixteenth precinct police said ho thought he heard the cry of watch that morning, between four and five o’ciock, at @ point near the corner of Nineteenth street and Eighth avenue, buthe could not discover from whom it originat- ed, although he made diligent inquiries in relation thero- to. That deceased was robbed of his watch and ring docs not admit of a doubt, for hie friends observed them upon his person when he started for home. The loss of this jewelry may indeed be atiributed to the presence of thieves, but that they murdered the owner in order to ob- tain the same does not seem probable, ome two years ago a gentlewan was found dead near the corner of Canaband Varick streets, under such circumstances as led his friends to believe that he had been robbed and murder- ed. Upon investigating the matter, however, the Corouer found that deceased bad been killed by a fall whiie intoxi- cated, and that he had been subsequently robbed by a couple of thieves who happened to discover the body be- fore the police arrived. This, no doubt, was tbe fate of Mike Walsh. His body was discovered by thieves before it had yet grown cold, who robbed him of his watch and ring, Without ever thinking for a moment, perhaps, whether their victim was dead, asleep or intoxicated, The medical gentiemen making the post mortem examina- tion of the body could diacover no marks of violence save ‘a slight sca'p wound on the back of the head, which was probably produced by coming in contact with the edge of one of the stune steps of the area way in question. They gave it as their opinion that death was produced by apo- plexy—the result, probably, of a fall and a highly con- Rested stare of the brain, brought about by tue too free use of ardons ‘The soene of the tragedy was visiled by thousands, and in the afternoon, when our roporter passed the epot, a large crowd still continued to hover around the pions | sma'l pool of blood, sprinkled with sawdost, mark spot where the unfortouate man was found, and did aot fail to attract the attention of all who were passing in that busy thoroughfare. CORONER'S INQUEST. ‘The inquest upon the body of deceased was commence | at the Sixteenth precinct station house. Coroner O'Keele, in company with his deputy, Dr. Gallagher, eammoned a jury of twelve persons, who, upon being duly sworn to make a full inquiry into the death of Mr. Walsh, answemed to their’ names as follows :— ‘Thomas J. Monday, Eamnuel Brevoort, Féward Reynolds, ‘Thomas A. Dunn, George Manson, ©. Hitzelberger, Jared Gilson, Charles H. Wheeler, Daniel L. Beatty, Tames 1. Smith, Henry Frost, Samuel Cantwell. Some delay was occasioned by the non-attendance of the witnesees, but the case finally got under way about one o’clock. During the examination the station house was crowded with spectators and friends of deceased, all anx- ious to hear the result of the investigation. The body lay in the basement of the building, and after it had been viewed by the er and the jury the examination of the witnesses was proceeded with, as follows:— THE EVIDENCE. Joseph Rochbar deposed that he left deceased about two o’clock yesterday morning, at the corner of Fourth strect and Broadway; we left the Hone House a few minutes previous; he was in company with Mr. Wilkes, of the Spirit of the Times, when I parted with him; he had been drinking some; I huve seen him more intoxicated than he ‘was that night; we were at the Hone House about three quarters of an hour; he eaid at the Hone House that he was going directly home; I have frequently asked de- ceased if he was not afraid to go home alone when under the influence of liquor; he said no one ever ventured to disturb him; I think he had a watch with him; he did not display oor ‘he had no occasion to display any, ag olny treated, ‘Thomas Courtney, sworn, deposed that he was an offi. cer aitached to the Sixteenth preciact; about half-past five o'clock, ns I was passing through Fighth avenne, I ‘aw the body of a man lying in the front arca way of No. 188 Eighth avenue; I felt his pulse and found that he wae dead; I went to get a cart, and on my way I mst officer Rughes; we got a wagon and conveyed the body to the station house; he was lying in a sort of twisted position, his head being twisted around and somewhat under his shoulder; one hand wae uncer him, and the other wos across his heart; the body was then warm; ho war bleeding; hie countenance looked natural; people wero passing at the time; Idid not search his person ua- UT took him to the station hose, but I looked to see if he bad a watch; I passed by the house about half an hour before; I did not know who he was; T saw no one on the block when I passed betore; Iheard no cry of murder; thore wag @ ball in the neighbor hood that evening, which broke up abont half-past three o'clock; deceased’s hat was lying alongside of the body; there was’ a cut on the back lis head; this w il orge Steers Walsh deposed that he lived at N Twenty frat street; deceased is my father; I was not when ho left yesterday; he has worn a gold d diamond ring for years; 1 sew him in bed yes- terday incrning, but do not know what time he got up; I left tho houre # few minutes after six o'clock; neither de- censed’s watch nor ring was found upon the ‘body of de- ceared. sworn—I live at No. 138 West Thir- wed at 53g o'clock yesterday af- ternoon at Col, Walters’ place, corner of Great Jover street and Broadw when he went away he was not inebriated aslcould see; he had his watch with him; emAider- man Wilson and other gent were with him; I recol- lect distinctly seeing bia watch, becauso some one asked bim the time of the night and he exposed it to view; the chain was @ yery large one; I cannot say whether he had a diamond ring or not, but I know be was in the habit of wearing one Officer Court recalled—The overcoat and undercoat of deceased were both open‘when I found him; if he had on his chain it would have been exposed to the rays of the gaslight or the moon. Jobn L, Vosburg sworn—I belong to the Sixteenth ward police; between four and five o’clock this morning—! should gay nearer four than five o’clock—I was standing at the corner of Eighth avenue and Nineteenth street; [heard the cry of Watch;” I ran up the avenue, and saw officer Overton, who said he had not heard any cry; I concluded that the cry mast have come from down the street; [ waited to hear if the cry should be repeated, but it wat not; I noticed no one running in the street; quite a num- ber of people were out; there was a dance on my best, and pe: Many persons were leaving the ball; the dance went dn smootbly, as far as I know. MEDICAL TESTIMONY. Drs. Gallagher and Walton being sworn, say:—We have mortem examination on the body of Mike 4 Wo found no marks of violence on tho body save a lacerated wound of the scalp,about one and a half inch in length, situated on the right and posterior part of the head; there was no fracture or depression of bono correspondibg t@ the above wound; the brain was highly congested and presented traces of mrs inflamma tion; we found an unorganized clot of blood at the base of the brain; lungs healthy; heart somewhat hypertrophied Lay congested and dec all the other organs compe opinion deato was cavag by apopts Coroner O'Keefe berg announce: ye hig deiormumation to | bad ten miliions.”” On the 27th of January, 1844, 7 acjoorn the inquest nti) tep o’clock thie morning, when he hoped ali the witnerses would be in attendanee. ‘Ibe body of deceased was then taken to hig late resi- dence, 208 Wert Twenty first street, and thus closed the proceedings of the first day. SKETCH OF MR. WALSH. On making inquiries of persons best acquainted with Mr. Walsh, wo were informed that he was born in Yang- ball, nineteen miles from Cork, Ireland. His father camo to America during his infancy, and for somo time kept a mabogany yard at 93 Bayciay street (number since changed). While residing there Mrs. Melony, a friend of Mr. Waisb—or Welsh, ae he spelled his name—arrived from Irctand, bringing letters from Mrs, Walsh expreseing her desire to join her husband in this country. Mr. ‘Wi Jeb had been doing his best to make arrangements to send for her and the fainily, and forthwith did so; but be- fore their arrival ho had moved into Hudson street and opened a furniture store there. Upon the arrival of Mra, Waish and Mike, Mr. Waleh gave quite a party at bis house in honor of their arrival, and there are Parties now living in the city who were present on that occasion. Mike is said to have been four or five years old when he came to this country. There are also in the city certificates of Mike’s christening in the church of which his parents were members in Ireland. The question of his citizenship having been raised in Congress, @ committee investigated the matter, and they reported that he was a citizen. The decedent early learned the lithographic businces, and was very skilful at it. When about twenty years of age he left the city and took a trip to New Orleans and ‘the South, sometimes paying his way by manual lavor and by working om the river boats. Shortly after returning to this city he organized a socisty called the Spartan Band, for the purpose of counterbalancing the influence of ‘the Unionists. Nearly all the democratic young men of the city belonged to the Spartan Band at onetime. Mr. Walsh soon after became an editor, and started a weekly eee beat the Knickerbocker, which only lived four or ive weeks. On the 16th of July, 1843, Mr. Walsh issued the first number of a little weekly paper called the Subterranean. It was printed by Kimber & , the office being in Sub. terranean square, now called Tryon row. He continued this paper regularly every week until Sept. 28, 1844, the date of bis last issue. The Subterranean was then united with the Working Man’s Advocafe—an organ of the Na- tional Reform Association—the first number of which was issued Oct. 12, 1844. Shortly after commencing the pub- lication of the Sublerranean several libel suits were brought him in the Court of Sessions. This dia Dot intimi the decedent; he continued to write with his usual boldness, deciaring in his paper on the very day after he had been convicted of four itbels, thay “iarth, heaven or hell have no terrorsfor us.’ Theee four libels were found against him on the 10th of November, 1843. The Recorder then addreased him as follows:— “Mr. Walsh, you have been convicted in this court in four cases; one for a libel on John Magnes, another for a libel on Levi D. Slamm, the third for a libel on Abram B. Millard; and the fourtn for a libel on Joseph 1.. Southard.” The fines were, for the first libel $25, for the second $100; for the third $50, and for the fourth sixty days in the penitentiary. On his way to Blackwell's Island Mr. Walsh attempted to commit suicide by drowning himself, but the parties in the boat with him frustrated hie design by preventing him from leaping overboard. The idea of going to the peni- tentiary was greatly against his pride of character. Dur- ing his imprisonment on Black well’s Island he continued to edit the Subterranean, a friend of his going over to the island every weok in a boat, getting tue prisoner's copy, and bringing it over to New York to the printers. The Subterranean dated Jan. 13, 1844, contained aleader commencing as follows:— “On Wednesday, at last, the term of my imprisonment expired. This moruing. was ushered in bya salute of twenty-one guns by the heroic Murat, and at eleven o’clock the foot of Sixty-firet street was literally crowded with sleighe, wagons, coaches aud single horses, A sa Jute of twenty-one guns was fired from the wharf, after which I crossed the river, gotinafour horse barouche provided for the occasion,’and drove down, accompanied y about 200 vehicles and three bands of music to the Bull's Head Hotel. At every etep I was greeted by the most enthusiastic cheers.” The article went on at length to describe the reception that the subterranean populace of New York gave to Mr. Walsh after his release from prison, computing the per- sons assembled in the City Hall Park to greet him at 60,000, and ending thua:—Who would not take two years of imprigonment for such a reception?” Mr. Walsh bed now served out the term of imprison. Leap sche for the fourth libel; but the floes for the rst three lidels, which amounted in all to $175, had not been paid, and the sentence of the Court was that until they were paid the defendant shou!d be remanded to pri- son. So, Lehman Be famous reception, he was al- most immediately thereafter lodged in the city jail. On the ee ee he wrote from jail ax follows: — “Tam bow in jail for a fine of $175, not one ceat of which I would pay to rave the souls of every one connected, if I ige Tograbam discharged him fron jail on bis own pel. on, one the sheriff had not the proper authority for hold- ing him Atter discontinuing the publication of bis paper the de- cedent continued to be quite active in city politics. In 1846 he was elected on the regular ‘tammany ticket to the State Agsembly, from the Fourteenth ward. In the ensu- ing year he ran‘as an independent or stump candidate for the Atsembly, and beat the regular democratic nomiueo. In 1862 Mr. Walsh was elected to Congress from. the Fourth Congressional district of this city, Patrick Kelly running sgainst him. Jn 1854 Mr. Walsh again rau for Congress, but was defeated by John Kelly, In 1855 he wert on a mission to Rassia ‘in a two fold ca. pacity, partly for an eminent shipbuilder, of this city, and partly, a8 is reported, on a secret mission for the go- vernment of President Pierce. He travelled through Rus sia, Egypt, Turkey, and visited Sebastopol during his ab- sence. Returning from Europe, he visited Mexico in April, 1858, as an emissary from some Southern fiibustere, who offered their services to the Comonfort government, which were declined. Since his return to the city the decedent has been more or lees connected with the city press. At quite an early age Mr. Walsh became the hasband of Miss Catherine Wiley, who has borne him three children, two of whom, George and Catherine, are living, the for- mer aged about twenty and the latter fifteen. fhe thira, Leonora, is deceared ; her death was Lehigh! feit by her father, as will be seen from the following extract from a private letter to # gentleman in this city, dated Benwin, Feb 24, 1856. Drar &rr—Bince writing this letter, which canzot leave land until the Ist of March, I received tor the first time Fahad Ra ent lane ny! Aslioved her more than all it hard 7 Smoot ally rhein eden dl on me; though, of course. I other to share my feel- rages Mike Walst The Coroner’s jury will probably decide today w the cause of the decedent's death. ? oT oF THE INCKNDIARIES.—It will be recollected that Fire Marshal Baker last month arrested two women, named Louisa Williams and Elizabeth Brown, charged with wil- fully setting fire to the dwelling house of Mr. George A. De Frietas, No, 124 West Twenty-fifth street, After tho fire ‘was put out some $1,500 worth of diamond jeweiry was pene | from the house. The Fire Marshal's investigation showed conclusively that the firing of the premises was done for the purpose of endeavoring to cover up the larceny, a8 the whole of the stolen property ‘was recovered by that officer upon their confession. The case was submitted to the Grand Jury on Wednesday, and an indictment found et the accused parties for au at tempt at arson in the first degree. Fire ry Broome Streer,—The alarm of {ire for the Fourth district between one and twoo'clock yesterday afternoon’ originated at 444 Broome strect, in Hill's air gas light ex- hibition room. It appears that the person in charge left alight burning on the machine during his absence, and that the heat of the fame ignited the bellows of the ma. chine, When'the fire was discovered it would have beea quickly extinguished bad nota fireman upset the appar tus and let the liquid flow over the carpet, and thas com. Toupicate the fre to the room. jogs to stock and fix- tures will be about $25—not insured. The building is owned by Mr. Hepburn. It is damaged about. $10—no insurance. ‘Tom New Tarenxaciz Cuvrew.—The now edifice at tae corner of Sixth avenue and Thirty fourth street, erected for the congregation formerly worshipping in’ the old Broadway Tabernacie, is nearly compieved, and will be opened for public worship in April. It will seat, when complete!, from fifteen hundred to two thousand persons. Can Licaxsks.—The Second Avenue Railroad Company having refused to comply with the late ordinance passe ‘by the Common Council requiring the city railroad com panies to take out licenses, the Corporation Attorney in atituted a suit against them, and the Court has decidei that by the terms of their charter the company is not Na- ble to pay the fee demanded. Mmaxe Lapy Fourn.—Miss Cathorine M. Bingham, the young lay who has been missing from home for the past week, was found on Wednesday by officer Cushing, of the Seventeenth ward, on board a canal boat in the Harlem river, ‘near High Bridge. She had been laboring under a demented condition of mind prior to her sudden disap pearance. Deaths ON SinrpoaRD.—Captain Lane, of the ship Eure: ka, which arrived at this port yesterday from Shanghae, makes the following report:—John Mason, a seaman, of New York, died on board, ¥ Shanghae, August 2; and October 19, John Smith, a |, of New York—both of cholera. December 2, in the Java Sea, Johin Matthews, « seaman, of New York, died of dysontery. January 20, Charles. Daniels, ot New York, died of dysentory. rok 6, Henry H. Pierson died after a long sickness, aged years, Brooklyn City News. Kniurn ry A Fait.—Coroner Horton heli an inq'tost yos- terday upon the body of Thomas Lyon, who died in conse- qnence of & fracture of the skull caused by n fall while de- fending the sioop of No. 281 Hudson aveaue, the night previous, wrlos a UB, ave alec THE CAMPAIGN IN VIRGIZIA The Hon. John Letcher and Hon. Wm. L, Goggin, the Gubernatorial Candidates of the Democratic and Parties, on the Stump. Their Joint Mectings at Harrisonburg, Staun- ton and Lextagton, Goggin Pushing his Adversary Into Close Quarters, Letcher Repudiates the Cuba, Pacific Railroad and Tariff Policy of Mr. Buchanan. GOGGIN REPUDIATES BO?rTS, ke, &., &. THE MEETING AT HARRISONBURG. SPACIAL REPORT FOR THE NEW YORK HERALD. Hageronncra, Rockincuam Co., March 9, 1859. The Hon. John Letcher, the democratis nominee for the office of Governor of this State, and the Hon. William L. Goggin, the whig nominoe, met in discussion in this town. to-day, for the first time. Rockingham county is one of the three which compose the “Tenth Legion,” the other two being Shenandoah and Page. They form part of Jobn Letcher’s late Congressionai district, and constitute the great stronghold of democracy in the State. ‘Ihe three combined give a democratic majority of about five thou- sand, which is about one-half the aggregate majority of the State, and from the relations which they have for eight years occupied to Letcher as his constituents, I should not be surprised if it reached a point considerably above that in the ensuing election. The discussion came off in the Court House, which is ca- pable of accommodating about eight hundred persons. The number present, however, was considerably above that, though by no means what it would have been had it been definitely ascertained that Mr. Goggin would have been present. The news of his intended visit reached bere at a late hour last evening, and was therefore known but to the town residents and a few in the outskirts. I should estimate the whole num- ber present at abodt two thousand, the great majority of whom were, of course, democrats attracted here by the previous aunouneement of Letcher’s intention to addresa them. The whole whig vote of the county is about six hundred, against two thousand five hundred— the number usually polled by the democrats. With such an immense preponderance, and in view of the proverbial staunch adherence of the ‘Tenth Legion’? democracy to that cause, it was a matter of some surprige thet Mr, Goggin shou!d have chosen this as the first theatre for a discussion with his opponent, when*he could have had an opportunity of meeting him to morrow at Slaunton—a place far more congenial to his political views and opi- nions. It is as largely whig a3 this place is democratic; and he would, besides, have boen spared a journey of twenty-five miles stage travel and the same distance back, had be deferred bis meeting until to-morrow, Butno;’he was anxions to make it appear that he had gone to beard the lion in his den, and thus inspirit the party whose nominee he iz. This, I believe, is the first’ instance of arimilar inroad by an opposition candidate withln the precincts of that impregnable democratic stronghold; and be assured the effect intended to be produced by the en- terprise will be fully realized. Many opened their eyes in utter astonighment at the boldness of Goggin in daring to obtrude his presence within this region, aud seemed to deduce from it ome strange forebodinge of evil. The ef- fect, however, is likely to be increased exertion on the part of the democracy here, to avert the evil results which this daring movement would seem to indicate, During the discussion, however, the utmost courtesy was obeerved toward Mr. Goggin, leading, no doubt, to a feel- ing of agreeable disappomtmut on bis part. bave rarely witneescd such # degree of zeal and acti- vity as ispow manifested by the whigs of this section. They frankly admit that never before had they euch a chance for victory as is now open to them. They selves fortunate im th lection of an opposition candidate like Mr. Letcher, whose career previous to Lis élevation to Congress presents some points of exception the most favor- abie for a political campaign. This, with tue coincidence of a diversion in the Gemocratic party genorally, form grounds of sanguine hopes for the whigs; and they are Teaving nothing ducoue to-turn these advantages 10 the best account, #S 8 preliminary movement to a thorough orgapization of the opposition clement of the country for 1860 is deemed in fact all important, for the whigs ‘bold that to impair the prestige of the Virginia democracy would prove the most powerful incentive to ao effective cumpaign in 1860 that could be furnished. Indeed, the zeal and energy which are now exhibited by the whigs are actuated almost entirely by this motive, and nothiug that human exertion can accomplish will be wanting to about the result aimed at They are organizing exteusively; vigilance committees aro being appointed in every district, city, town, village an: magisterial precinct, and funds will not be wanting to promote their ends. ‘This f can see during my short expe- rence here; and when I get to other parte of the State, where the whig strength is vastly greater, I have no doubt T shall witness afar grester degree of energy and zeal in the cause. This activity has necessarily tended to arouse the democracy from their slumbers, aud to itapress them with 9 conviction of the danger of relying too im- plicitly upon their prestige ia the past. They are in ning to realize Past victories give no assurance of si- milar results in the future, and accordingly are betaking themselves to the task of organizing. They are, however, wanting in the energy whick iietliciind tae movements of the , doubtless becanse of too much somption in their strength. It is probable they will goon become more zealous under the influence of the st ‘by their opponents, and the fear of an adverse Tesu Soon after twelve o’clock to-day both candidates ceeded to the Court House, aud were ‘onclucted to the Ee by their rae oh Lise 4 See, ie was le or no applause as they entered, though anxiety to hear them seemed intense. that for eight and it Mr. Letcher aroee and proceeded to years he bad been their representative in 5 ‘was preper thas he should on that occasion give an ac- ceunt of his stewardship. Of his services in that capaci- Ser aren cieeaeeree ok deemed it unnecessary fay anything, inasmuch as they were familiar with his course up to that period. Of his actin during ‘the last cession, nothing in particular had been said to de- mand from him any extended remarks; but he felt bound to enter into some explanation of his vote against the Old Soldiers’ Pension bili, inasmuch as some remarks had been made with reference to it. ‘The vote which he recorded against that Dill he would be ready to cast again, if occasion required it, for he believed it to be fraught with serious injury to ‘the interests of the country. regarded the whole pro- oe gro ‘a8 unjust, for it involved an outlay which would iT oncrovsly upon the people, whileit would benefit but acomparatively small number. It was estimated that about four hundred thousand persons would come within the scope of tts operation, demanding an appropriation at the last eession of Congress of $29,760,710, apd an annual appropriation of $8,800,000 for a period of ten years. It would have taken from the Treasury the sum of $103,000,- 000 to discharge all the obligations which this bill would impose; and no one would coubt that such an out was impolitic in view of the present state of the Treasury. the foundation of the government to the present time, the amount paid for pensions was $86,376,087 56—a sum waa, howevor —— it vaughn deemed, would ne ieproportioned to the rates of payment proposed by tho Dill of the last session. The $103,000,000 ss (4 be appropriated by that bill within a period ten years, could oniy be bad by raising the tarill—a policy to which he was utterly opposed. There was another measure which claimed the consideration of the lat Covgress, and that was the admission of Oregon a8 a State into the Union, We bave found, since the time that California became a State of the Union, that the Paciic slope of this country has been more identified in feeling and sontiment with the routhern Ries Levy any portion of the North, Northwest or New Engiand States, Never until during the last Congress has there been a division of opinion between representa- tives upom measures tending io the benefit of tho South, end in that instance it was conflaed to Senator Broderick aud one of the California repreeentatives in the House of Representatives. Mr. L. here referred to the course of Gov. Lane, as a delegate (rom Oregon, and fidelity to the South and his high toned natioual a istics. He then gave the vote on the bill to admit Ore- gon, as follows:—in the affirmative, one hundred demo- crate, fourteen republicans, and no South American, In the negative, twenty-one democrats, seventy-two republi- cape, and ten South American that, with rare exceptions, the whole —— country os this ad- dition of Oregon as one of vast importance section- al controversy that might arise hereafter, nad that representatives and Senators could be relied those of California were, to stand by the interests country, and aid in preserving and. tution of the land. ( sion of that State, and ents would blame bim Ho ‘tbat the democratic party was the effected an extension of the jepged his competit the party to which euch result. He imagined that his friend thing to say upon the sul < na Roget [emp rreh -_, would, ‘throw the responsibility of # Wy tue adininistration, He would rable tie 1 (hat the administration should be for the amount of its estimates, and that ‘uo United States ehonid be held ib! whieh they may appropriate beyond these enti jot tae President of his cabinet, Lat us see w Lio eationates, tat wo tay ascertain what the Pre id pous. viv Lr aA Wh Congress is responsible fr, E E li He S #8 Ube 8 z ih i l f i i 33 z # ef E i