The New York Herald Newspaper, September 22, 1859, Page 3

not be dis; to accede to the performance of those ph oll nes By Celestial Court which are ike to thom in a degrading position, Besides these iMicul oe the stipulation of treaty, which provides that a Britis! minister shall be resident at Pekin, will put the energies and firmness of Mr. Bruce and M. de Bourboulon to the utmost test, . ee Up to the time of the departure of the mail, no intelli- gence had reached Shanghae of the movement of the ex ition, not even the fact that the place of rendezvous Bea been reached by the squadron; but as ton days, the time in which they ought to have reached the mouth of the Peiho, had elapéed, it wes concluded that they had sailad up the river without molestation, — ¢ North China He ald, commenting on this great event, says:—The departure of the Plenipotentiaries of Engignd, France and America for Pekin, for the purpose of exghangiug at tho capital the ratified treaties obtained from. oe of China just twelve months ago, is an unpreéedented historical event that we must place on record. It is le commencement de la fin, the step leading to the consuinmation of that great chinge in the policy of this proud government that it is designed to undergo. Driven from every disputed point by the allied forces of England and France, until the treaties were ultimately signed at Nentsin, China must now relinquish its last hold, and admit, as friends, into the Ta Nei, or “Great Inte: rior,” otherwise called the Tsz Kyin-tshun, or ‘Vermilion Forbidden City,” the barbarians who have dictated terms toher. We were slow to endorse the opinion, now gene- rally held, that the cortege will proceed without interrup- tion to the Northern capital. We have only yielded on seeing the force which England sends to support her minis- ter in his negotiations, convinced that such a demonstra- tion, with the experience the Chinese already have of its Ro w act, if necessary, is the best guarantee for peace. force which attends’ the mission would, wo should think, secure the peaceful entry of the partics into the capital; but when the unwelcome visiters proceed to busi- ness, and an interview is demanded between the Emperor und the ministers representing their reegaciive eave, then will the artfulness and finesse of @ accomplis! dissemblers come into action, and the odds will be againgt us. Indeed, we do not see how, with all the firmness we expect to tind in Mr. Bruce, i¢ will be possible to get over the excuse that the Emperor is too sick to receive them, unless it be by waiting until he recovers or dics. From private sources we learn that the Chinese at. eget hae are of opinion that all will not go on smoothly wi the embassies, and even some of the European residents anticipate a row. Every one believes that the Russians are intriguing against us. Some recollect how they made ® tool of the last American Minister, and are anxious to know how the new one will get on. ‘There is a rumor at that the most important article in the treaty— that providing for a permanent embassy at Pekin, is al- ready given up. This is not looked on as very favorable for our future movement, seeing that the Russians have had one there so long, and is thought to be a furthor indi- eation of their endeavors to keep us out of the Celestial capital; in fact, it is expected by some that the whole treaty, except those parts which tell against us, will be- come a dead letter. Interesting from Japan. [Translated from the Paris Pays of August 25 for the New Yorn Heratp. Wo have news from Japan dated on the 5th of June. The relations of the Europeans with that country were daily increasing, and will in a few years entirely change face thereof. After the first trials of‘electric telegraphy, the Emperor ordered the construction of @ telegraphic line of network t unito together the cities of Jeddo, Nagasaki, Simodaand Hakodadi. The Emperor has also resolved to transform his fleet, and has already six war steam junks, one of them—the Niphon—having left for a voyage of circumuavige Ita_ machinery, which was manufactured in America, is ‘of 360 horse power. The crew is composed of Japanese sailors, who have a great aptness for managing steam engines, They are now building a little railroad leading from Jeddo to the summer residence of the Emperor. Tt will be about six miles long, and built by an English com- pany The difficulty which arose some time since between the United States Consul and the Japanese government has ‘deen amicably setts An American who had discovered arich copper minc, claimed the property of the mine and the ground, contrary to the laws of the country. Tho gov- ernment resisted, and for a while the affair seemed to as- sume @ serious aspect; but Emperor Foértzigo, to avoid ‘difficulties, made a proposal which proves his wisdom and moderation; he offered to take a third power as arbitrator, and designated first France and afterwards Russi:. ‘The United States Consul had not answered that propo- sition when the discoverer abandoned his claim to the property of the ground, and demanded to be allowed to wark the mine, on condition of dividing with the Japanoso government the proceeds of it. ‘This transaction was ac- cepted, and thus the diflicuy was settled. Every one praises the moderation which the Emperor has shown in bis matter. < Opening of the Fall Fashions. ‘To-day the different millinery and dressmaking ostab- lishments throw open their doors to all comers, and dis- play the results of their combined taste and experience in order to attract customers. As every other department of business has received an impetus this season, it is not wonderful that the “opening” to-day is expected to be more than ordinarily brilliant and attractive. The prepa- rations have been made on a scale of unusual magnitude, and we have no doubt the crowds will be something im- mense. ‘The Fall opening has the advantage of taking place just when our fashionables return from the watering places, anxious for something new, and fully determined that, as ar as they are concerned, the coming season shall eclipse all that went before it. This is the fitting spirit in which ‘Ww ‘assist’ at an opening, for around and about these rooms hover recollections and anticipations of winter plea- sures—operas, balls and concerts, sleigh ridesand skating matches—as different styles and colors come under review; and we have no doubt that this institution owes its favor as much to the pleasure it affords the imagination as tothe gratification it yields the eye and taste. It issaid by those who understand these matters that simplicity is not going to be the order of the day—that bonnets will be as email and crinolines as large as ever. However, to-day Fashion will publish her dictum, and by to-morrow every one may be well informed. Ono thing, however, we know in advance, and that is, that dresses will be more costly this season than ever, and that magnificence will be the characteristic of femenine attire. This one great fact understood, the minor details are of comparative un- importance, for they depend in a great measure on indi- vidual taste. There is one thing connected with these openings that deserves especial mention, and that is, how steadily they go on progressing from year to year, growing more demo- cratic and wide spread every season, and giving a festive Jook to streets that formerly heard of, but never saw an opening within their bounds. A few years ago this periodi- cal excitement was confined to Broadway and afew other streets, but now it has extended on both sides of the great thoroughfare, as will be seen by our advertisements, and has even reached our neighboring city of Brooklyn. We should not be surprised to find ashort time hence that Williamsburg and Jersey City had openings of their own, and we have no doubt that Hoboken’s being now raised 10 the dignity of a city, with a Mayor and Common Coun. cil, will in due course reach the climax of self-assertion by proclaiming its independence of New York fashions, and patronize its own exhibitions of spring and autumn fashions. Since the openings have become democratic some modistes have relinquished the practice altogether, and exhibit their goods merely to their own customers. Others, desirous of preventing their styles being copied, admit only such visiters as they imagine have no business interest in the openings, rigorously excluding all that they suppose have any stronger motive than curiosity. ‘We believe this does not apply to country milliners, how- ever, who cannot enter into competition with those in the city trade, and who therefore are not open to the same objections. New York is to the country what Paris is to New York, and the milliners from our neighboring citios who visit the metropolis at this season generally lay ina supply of goods aswellas patterns, and contribute nota little to swell the tide of business that gets in periodically, and which promises this season to be the very highest kind of a spring tide, In fact, the prospects of business were never more gratifying than at present, and the most hopeful fea- ture connected therewith is that it is not confined to one department of busin but extends to all. The Courtestes of the Sca. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. New Yorn, Sept. 21, 1859. In your edition of Tuesday last 1 noticed an article under the above heading, relating tothe ship Webster, signed by a person calling himself master of the ship Shepherd Knapp, which he may be nominally, but from the proceedings on board of his ship I do not think he was actually. ‘The case stands thus:—A ship, which I suppose was the Shepherd Knapp (although Ido not know), approached the Webster at sea, running her jib-boom nearer ten fee than 100 of the Webster's stern, with from 100 to 20) people, more or less, on her deck, who were hooting, yeuing and screaming. Amidst the noise and yells, 1 heard some one hailing, “Capting, whore you from?” and afterwards hailed again twice or thrice; all of which Tdid not eondoscent! to notice, because T eonsiiered. his civil. ties of the very commonest kind, and anything bi “courteous,” which he writes so much abouts ne OMe Tagree with Mr. George H. Zork in his remarks re- specting the ‘‘courtesics”” due from ono to another at soa, and think that he had botter exhibit gome of them when he falls in with another ship. I am willing to admit that Tam ‘‘one whose self-importance is so great that he will net condescend to notice” the very common. civilities of the seas as they were displayed by him. If the above person had exhibited the smallest part of the courtesy which charactegizes the distinguished gentleman after whom his sbip fas the honor to be named, he would have got answers to all his hailings, if they had been fifty. ‘As he appears desirous to see his name in print before the public, and Tunfortunately have no ambition in that way, you Will not hear any further from mo on the subject. J. J, LAWRENCE, Commander of ship Webster. The spopnission of Milwaukie, by a recont census, is 64,4 NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ANOTHER BANK DEFALCATION. wee The Fulton Bank Defrauded Out of $61,000. ARREST OF MR, LANE, ASSISTANT CASHIER, Recovery of $20,000 in Horses, Tewelry, dic. THE MODUS OPERANDI OF THE DEFAULTER, &e., &., &. Another of those startling bank defalcations which form & part of the history of modern society was made public yesterday morning, and created quite a sensation in com- mercial circles, ag well a8 among the colebritios of the beau monde, to which, it appears, the defaulter in the pre- ‘sent instance is well known, having within the last few years cut quite a dash in the most recherché society of Fifth avenue, and rivalled the most extravagant in the splendor of his carriages and the quality and speed of his richly caparigoned horses, Mr. William J. Lane, Jr., is the name of the person who has created this excitement, and the Fulton Bank is the institution which has suffered by his operations, admittedly to the amount of some 861,000, but supposed in reality to be double that sum, as it is expected will bo proven on the crimminal invostiga- tion, which will take place in the course of a few days, ‘The accused is a young man of fine appearance, twenty- eight years of age, and son of the vencrablo and much respected fgentieman who for more than a quarter of a century has been cashier of the Fulton Bank, who, it is said, is overwhelmed with grief and shame at the disco- very of his gon’s actions, The story of the young man’s conduct has been told over {and over again in the case of former individuals, whose deods, for years hidden in tho profoundest mys- tery, were finally blazoned before the world in the news- papers and formed the groundwork of innumerable ger- mons, The leading facts relative to this embezzlement, 0. far as our reporter was enabled to collect them, are as follows :— William J. Lane, Jr., the accused, has been employed as transfer and foreign note clerk in the Fulton Bank for the last four years, at a yearly ealary of one thousand dollars. At the time he first assumed the important duties incident to this position, and, in fact, for the two first years of his service, all went on well, and Lane was looked upon as one of the most faithful and efficient clerks in the establishment; but from that date to tho time of his arrest he appears to have changed. In an un- fortunate hour he made, it is said, the acquaintance of a lovely young girl of eighteen years, living in West Nino- teenth strect, with whom, it is alleged, he immediately became desperately enamored, though himself a marriod man, and having for a wife a woman of great beauty and accomplishments, From that fatal moment it is charged that his career of dishonesty begins, or is supposed to begin, though it is said to be quite possible that frauds may have dated from the first year of his clerkship. To appear to advantage before the pew objectof his affec- tions he must have more ready cash at his disposal than the paltry stipend allowed by his employers, and go it is supposed unlawful sources are looked for. His position as clerk under his father afforded him ample facility for the indulgence of his guilty extravagance, and 80 the first fauz pas it is suspected was made, and a small amount is abstracted from the coffers of the bank, with which he was enabled to purchase for his mistress a handsome present as a slight token of his affection. The old story is said to follow—the ice once broken, the first achieved, there is no more hesitancy in repeating, and tlie blind victim hurries on to his doom. The modus operandi which Lane is charged with adopt. ing is said to have been this:—He is charged with repro- senting to his father that he was the agent of A. B. Dean &Co.. of New Jerscy, and pretended to collect bills re- ceivable in Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore. These bills itis supposed he would enter on the books of the bank, to the credit of his father, and when they were supposed to be realized, receive his father’s checks on the Fulton Bank for the proceeds. To prevent any discrepancy from occurring, it is supposed ho made fictitious accounts current with the bank in neighworing cities, which, in his capacity as clerk, enabled him to forward substitute accounts for those’ furnished by the general bookkeeper. He would sometimes leave actual bills receivable unchanged for a few days, sufficient to cover the deficiency, which would otherwise be shown. In this way§Lane may h ve been enabled to gratify his extravagant tastes by keeping a mistress in magniticent style, and sporting fine horses and equipages on the ave- nues. Beginning with small embezzlements, he may have gradually become emboldened and plungod into frauds b; wholesale. He rented the house No. — West Nineteent street in which Miss M. , his alleged mistress, dwolt, and paid therefor the round sum of $1,000 annually. This mansion he had fitted up in the most gorgeous manner, and therein he kept his fair inamorata—it is said with the knowledge of the mother, who lived with her daughter—appropri- ating some $3,000, or more probably, for the expenses. ‘The most fashionable establishments on Broadway were ransacked, it is said, to obtain rare diamonds and costly jewels for the adornment of his fair one’s person; and Lane, it is now alleged, might often be seen in pornbany, with the partner of his guilt, driving on the Bloomingdale road, and outshining almost allin the splendor of his turnout. It is stated he had a livery establishment in Lexington avenue, in which he kept four splendid steeds, which cost. upwards of $6,000, and also several carriages, with harness and trimmings te match. To divert suspicion from himself a friend pre- tended to be sole proprictor of this luxury, but Lane, it is alleged, was the owner de facto, or at léast the partner. Lane also silenced all suspicion, whenever it was hinted that he was spending more money than his salary as clerk would warrant, by giving out that he was receiving a handsome remunoration for his New Jersey agency, and that he realized considerable by employing his leisure hours as a bookkeeper. He also, it is said, dabbled in lotteries. He admitted to the officer who arrested him that he expended $1,000 one day for lottery tickets, and for two whole weeks he al- lowed himself no less $250 per diem for the same purpose. He says he was an extensive loser, having drawn but once a prize, which was worth $3,000. As an illustration of his extravagance it is asserted that a few weeks ago he had $10,000 in cash, but at the time of his arrest not a cent of this remained, and he was unable to say how he had disposed of it. On ‘ast Monday the complaint was 1c against Lane by Mr. Joseph Kernochan, Preside of the bank, and officer King, of the Lower Police Cvurt, arrested the ac- cused immediately after the closing of the bank. He was taken before Mr. Kernochan and Boards of Directors, and seeing it was idle to hido his fraud any longer, confessed, his guilt immediately. The officer then went with him to the home of his mistress, West Nineteenth street, where $7,000 worth of diamonds and jewelry were surrendered to the officer by the lady at the request of her fallen para- mour. These ualuables consisted of a diamond cross, which cost $1,000, a pair of gold bracelets worth $476 each; five beautiful diamond tings, two pairs of diamond ear-rings, a gold watch and other articles of smaller value. On yesterday afternoon the officer visited No. 98 Fourth avenue, and seized a trunk belonging to Lane, containing drafts, securities and other documents of the bank. The horses and carriages of the accused were algo put in the safe keeping of the authorities, and altogether about $20,000 worth of the alleged dishonestly earned wealth has been recovered. The prisoner is at present occupying one of the square apartments at the Tombs. Hisfather, it is said, is bondsman for his son to the amount of $10,000, and the bank holds his checks for the amounts drawn from it upon the fictitious securitis. He, therefore, will be the greatest loser by his son’s operations. He is now in “the eeor and yellow leaf,” being seventy years ofage, nearly half of which he has been cashier of the bank. The accused takes his fate quite coolly, and does not scem to have a doubt respecting his acquittal. Court of General Sexsions, Before Judge Russell. Sepr. 21.—Immediately after the City Judge took his seat upon the bench, he sent for the jury who tried Robert Churchill and Henry Burns, on a charge of forgery in the second degree, he having locked them up for the night at the adjournment of the Court on Tuesday. ‘The foreman stated that it was impossible for them to agree upon a verdict, after which the Judge discharged them from the further consideration of the case. It was understood that there were eleven for acquittal and one for conviction. The trial of Carlo Manetti, the Italian, charged with stabbing aman named Breen, in Baxter street, was re. sumed. Three witnesses for the defence swore that Ma netti had a scuffle with Breen and his companions, and the jury bei ye that he acted in self defence, rendered a verdict of not guilty. Me was then arraigned on aa in dictment for askaulting officer Sherlock, and by consent of the prosecuting officer pleaded guilty to assault and battery. The Court susponded judgment. Margaret Shea pleaded guilty to prtit larceny, and was sent to the penitentiary for six months. ‘The trial of Jas. McAlpine, alias Lieut. Marmaduke Reeves, who perpetrated an atrocious swindle on a school teacher, which was put dawn for to-day, was postponed till Friday at the request of his counsel. Joseph Wilson pleaded guilty to grand larceny, and as that was bis first offence, the Court was lenient, sending him only two years to the State prison. Joseph Hammond, charged with grand laroony in steal- ing a watch and chain worth $20, the property of Michacl Donnelly, pleaded guilty to the’ mingr offence. He was Sent to Blackwoll’s Island for threc months. The Grand Jury camo into Court in the afternoon, and Presented a large batch of indiciments, to. which the pri- eoners pleaded not guilty. ‘They were remanded for {ri Stephen D. Curran was tried’ and acquitted of a charge of embezzling $40 from David Elston. las James was tried for grand larceny in. stealing $40 Ritatee adll ae! ee from Joseph Rewbure. He c pel ceny, and sent to Blackwell's Inland for six months, 2 ee Trial of Rev. Jacob 8S. Harden for the Murder of His Wife—Illness of @ Mate~ rial Witness—The Trial Postponed. ‘WARREN COUNTY, N. J., COURT OF OVER AND TERMINER. Before Judges Murphy, Sharp, Moore and Davidson, SPRCIAL REPORT POR THR HERALD. Brivipere, N. J., Sept. 20, 1859. ‘The trial of Rev. Jacob S. Harden for tho murder of his wife, Hannah Louisa Harden, at Andersontown, in March last, by the administration of arsenic, commences in this handsome little village of about 1,6:0 inhabitants to-day. It may not be amiss to refresh the recollection’ of your readers with a brief history of the case. ‘The prisoner, Jacob Snover Harden, was born in Blairs- town, Warren county, in April, 1837, and is consequently in the twenty-third year of his age. His father, John Harden, is a well to do farmer, a highly respected citizen, and an influential member of the Methodist church. Up to the time of his removal to Andersontown, Jacob had always lived at home under parental control, and bore an excellent character. He was from a boy considered “set in his way,” and a cortain degree of vanity and self-suftl- ciency of manner prevented his society from being much sought after. Ata very early age he joined the church of which his father isa member, and at nineteen years of age began to preach. At the time of the alleged poison- ing, be had been for some time officiating as pastor of the church at Andersontown, bub had not been regularly licensed by the Me- thodist Conference. He was on probation ig the Con- ference, and expected his license at its next session. His education is limited to what may be acquired from a common school in tho country; but ho poe some natural ability, and was a very fluent and onergetic speaker. His unfortunate wife was the daughter of Mr. muel Dorland, a neighbor of his father, his own ‘age, and they grew up together as playfellows and schoolmates. She is described as handsome, vir- twous and amiable in disposition, and was greatly beloved by all her acquaintances. A year or two before Mr. Harden began to officiate as pastor of the Methodist church at Andersonown,Mr. Dor- Jand, who is a Presbyterian, removed with his family to that town from Blairstown. Miss Dorland soon after Joined the Methodist church, the young pastor of which renewed his acquaintance with her, at length becamo very intimate, and finally proposed marriage. There are widely conflicting statements in regard to the circum- stances of the marriage, which, however, the evidence on the trial will probably clear up. On the one hand it is alleged that Harden sought to break his engagement, but was prevented by the interference of the authorities of the church. On the other hand this is totally denied, and the factthat Harden and his wife lived happily toge: ther is pointed to as disproving the story. At this time Harden boarded at the house ofa Mr. Ramsoy, noar Allens- town, and there, it is stated, became quite intimate with a Miss Smith, a vivacious young lady, of very attractive Personal appearance. | His acquaintance with this young lady is aksigned as the reason why he desired to break his engagement with Miss Dorland. The marriage wok place October 26,1858. Harden took his wife first to his father’s house, where she remained several weeks; then to her own father’s, where she stayed a considerable time longer; and finally, ‘at the request of Mr. Dorland, he took her to Ramecy’s, where he was boarding. Here, it is as- serted, Mre. Harden learned or suspected that her hus band was too well acquainted with Miss Smith, and a great deal of domestic infelicity aucceeded. About the Ist of March last Mrs. Harden, whose health ad always deen good, was taken suddenly ill, and on the 9th of March she died with every indication of acute arsenical poisoning. Harden’s strange conduct during her illness, and his anxiety to hasten the funeral, led to suspicion and a coroner's inquest was held. ‘The inquest was held in private, and its proceedings havo never been published. Its investigations continued several days, and finally ro- sulted in a verdict to the effect that Mrs. Harden’s death was produced by arsenic administered by her husband. Harden was examined as a witness at the inquest, and it is alleged testified that his wife had told him she intend. ed to take poison, and made him promise never to reveal the fact unless it was necessary in order to save his life. The day before the verdict was rendered, Harden, who had in the meantime disposed of most of his property, suddenly disappeared. Ho was subsequontly traced to Elizabethtown, to New York city, to Philadelphia, and finally heard from somewhere in the northern part of the State af New York, and there all trace of him was lost. Copies of a daguerreotype likeness left behind him were taken and distributed all over the United States, together with the proclamation of the Governor of New Jersey, offering $500 reward for his apprehension. In April last he was recognised by means of one of these likenesses at Fairmount, a little village near Wheolitig, Va., whero he Was engaged in tho daguerreotype business undor the assumed name of Austin. At first he strenuously denied his identity, but when confronted with his likeness, ho confessed that ho was the man, but has ever since pro- tested his innocence of the crime charged against kim. He was forthwith brought to this village, which is the shire town of Warren county and lodged in jail. At the last term of the Court he was arraigned on an indictment of four counts charging him with the administration of arsenic on the first of March last and on other days up to the 9th. A preliminary motion to quash was argued and overruled, the prisoner pleaded not guilty, and the trial was set down for this day. Harden’s deportment in jail has been unexceptionable. His parents, brother and sister, visit him frequently, and he spends most of his time in singing, praying and road- ing. He is an excellent singer. ‘The most intense interest is manifested in the trial. Tho village is thronged with country le, and apparently nothing else is talked of or thought of ‘than the trial of Harden. The counsel engaged in the cause aro, for proso- cution, Hon. Wm. L. Dayton, State Attorney General; Jo- seph Vliet, Bsq., District Attorney for Warren county: for defence, ¢x-Chancellor Benjamin Williamson, "Tehicl G. Shipman, Esq., and David A. Depue, Esq. The State has already summoned seventy-five witnesses and the defence fifty-three; and the general opinion is that the trial will last two or three weeks. THE TRIAL—A WITNESS ABSENT. Sert. 20.—The court opened at eleven o'clock this morn- ing—the little court room, capable of holding five or six hundred persons, being crowded to its utmost capacity. ‘A dozen Jadies had seats in the gallery, among whom were the mother and sister of the deceased Mrs. Harden—the latter a very good looking young girl, said to bear a re- markably close resemblance to her dead sister. ‘The Court was opened in the usual manner, and a Grand Jury empannelled for the term. The Court (Judge Whelp- ley) stated that he was not aware of any business for the Grand Jury having arisen since last term, ard thore was nothing requiring a special charge. The Court appointed as foreman Mr. Daniel Acksford, and the Grand Jury re- tired. The petit jury were then’called, including an extra panei of forty-eight summoned for this trial. Two jurors being over the age of sixty-five years were excused. Several motions and applications were heard, occupy- ing above an hour, and meanwhile the crowd in the court room grew mare and more dense. ‘At half-past twelve o’clock, the proliminary business being ended, Judge Whelpley remarked that it was too late to begin the trial this forenoon, and cautioning jurors to be punctual, adjourned the court till twoo’clock P. M. The Court was opened at ten minutes past two o'clock. A heavy rain was falling, but the crowd within the court room Was, if possible, more compact than in the forenoon. Judge Whelpley, referring to the crowd, remarked that it was apparent that this room was entirely too small for the transaction of the public business consistently with the health of bench, bar and alin attendance. He hoped the Board of Chosen Freeholders would take notice of the fact and'furnish enlarged accommodations, for certainly the county of Warren was able to afford it. Dr. James R. Chilton was called, but did not respond. Mr. Vliet stated that he had given Dr. Chilton careful directions about the trains from New York, and he had promised to be here promptly; but he was afraid he had taken the wrong train or had been left. After waiting some time, he said in the absence of so important a wit- ness the State did not feel prepared to move on the case this afternoon, and he would ask for a postponement till to-morrow. . Mr. Dayton said if Dr. Chilton were an ordinary witness he would not hesitate to go on; but his important evidence could not be supplied, aud he must ask for a postpone- ment. Judge Whelpley—The case will stand over, then, until to-morrow morning at nine o’clock. The Court charged all the witnesses to be punctual in their attendance to-morrow, and advised the prosecution to communicate with Dr. Chilton at once, by express or telegraph. Some other business was transacted, and the Court ad- journed until nine o'clock to-morrow. SECOND DAY. Bruviverr, N. J., Sept. 21, 1859. The trial of Harden will not be commenced this week. ‘There was no intelligence this morning from Dr. Chilton, of yuur city, the chemist, whose evidence seems to be necessary to establish the fact that any murder at all has been committed. The Court took up a civil case on the calendar, and the whole forenoon was occupied in hearing a dry argument about re-opening a jndge- ment. It was confidently expected that Dr. Chil- ton would arrive at noon, and the fact was to be announced by the ringing of the Court House bell The noon train arrived, however, bringing neither Dr. Chilton nor any news from him, and the Court adjourned to two P. M. Various rumors and surmises were current in the village, among others that Dr. Chilton had sailed for Europe, and that he had been sent to California: DR. CHILTON’S ILLNESS ANNOUNCED, On the reassembling of the Court in the afternoon, At- torney General Dayton rose and said:— May it the Court—We very much re gret to say to the Court that the Stato is not prepared to move the case of Harden. at this time, owing to the absence of a very important witness who had been suddenly taken ill—Dr. Chilton, of New York city, the chemist who was relied upon to make an analysis of the contents of the stomach and other organs of the deceased Mrs. Harden. Your Honors will at once see that this is testimony of a character that wo could not well dispense with, and that cannot be supplied from af souree other than the chemist himself. Tt is due to Dr. Chilton to say that yesterday he, or rather his son, ‘Washington Chilton, for him, telegraphed to the prosecutor in this case as follows:— please New York, Sept. 20, 1859. To Joseph Vliet, District Attorney:—Dr. Chilton is sick in bed. He wrote to you to. WASHINGTON CHILTON. We despatched a messenger to New York yosterday af. ternoon, after the adjournment, in accordance with the instruction of the Court, and from that messenger we this morning received this despatch: — New Yorx, Sept. 21, 18 Thave seen Dr. Chilton, but he is sick. J. WILSON. ‘The letter referred to in the first despatch T hold in my PI have that written statement evidence in lieu of the testimony of Dr. Chilton. he be unable to get here, we will move the cage imme- br otherwise we must ask the Court for a postpone- ment Ex-Chancollor Williams said it was true the defendant volving human life, and he could not be expected to assent tion to admit this paper until he had seen it. Pe yton—It is at the service of counsel. Mr, Williamson—Not without a full consultation with my colleagues. He proceodod to remark that he en there was no probability of his consenting to admit t paper, but if, under the circumstances the prosecution would submit it, they would hold a consultation, Judge Whelpley remarked that the prosecution did quite right in making the offer, and the defence were quite right in declining it, Everything might hinge u| this part of the testimony, and if any portion required the sanction of an oath {t would seem to be that. It re- remained, then, only for him to make a disposition of the case. He was to hold a special court at Newton, Sussex count October 24, for the trial of a physician named Wick! », for the murder of Mrs. ‘ia by poison— an important case—and other terms of court would preven, hia holding any other special court or a a urned session, He had no other course, therefore, than to set this case down for Monday next. If Dr. Chilton was then unable to be present, the presecu- tion could move to postpone the trial for the term. ‘The trial was accordingly postponed till Monday next at two o’clock P. M. ‘The Sheriff soon after announced the postponement to the prisoner in his cell, and he appeared to be very much chagrined, expressing his fear that the trial could not be finished the present term. He is @ plesant looking young man, considerably under the medium height, thick set and plump, but well formed, with dark eyes, black hair and full round face. There is nothibg remarkable in his physiognotmy except a cer- tain squareness of the jaws and general fulness of the lower part of the countenance, denoting strong animal propentitics. In his manners he is courteous and gentle- manlike; has @ winning tone of voice, and all er is calculated to make a favorable impression, He feels quite confident that he will be acquitted, and so do his counsel. The line of defence has not been intimated, but probably the want of anything but cir- cumstantial ‘evidence will be urged, — together with the possibility, if not probability, that Mra, Harden committed suicide on account of her husband's supposed infidelity. Two of her near relatives are stated to have perished by their own act. Harden’s flight will be ac- counted for on the ground that he was urged to fly by his friends who were too easily frightened, and imparted their panic to Harden, who is said to be easily persuaded. Yachting—The Regatta To-Day. The fall regatta of the New York Yacht Club will take Place to-day. ‘The follo wing is the official listof yachts entered for this regatta:— - ENTRIES OF YACHTS FOR THE AUTUMN REGATTA OF THE NEW YORK YACHT CLUB, SEPTEMBER 22, 1859, 8L00rS—THIRD \SS—CONTAINING YACHTS MEASURING 800 SQUARE FRET AXD UNDER THAT AREA. Allowance of Time—Tueo and Thveequarter Second per Square Allow'ce NM Name. Entered by Ton. Areas)” " Pele we aiid ‘ed t0 af Time, rr 8g, 7 | Mn, 1fa as} s [ms 88 2 IN } soa} 10 | 740.6) SLOOPS—SECOND CLASS—MEASURING OVER AND UNDER 1,300 FEET. Allowance of Time—Two and & Quarter Seconds per Square Foot. SQUARE FEET No. of men ’ Nol Name, Entered by | Ton.Jallono-| Areas atime carry. Sq. £¢.| Min. Seo 3 1.55 T. Bache....| 44.2] 1. T. Cromwell] 44.1] 13 | 984.6) — SLOOPS—FInST CLASO—MRASURING OVER 1,300 SQUARE FRET. Allowance of Time—One and Three-quarter Seconds per Square ‘oot. Allow'ce of Time. . ft.| Min. Sec 5) SCHOONERS—SECOND CLASS—MEASUKING 1.500 AND UNDER THAT AREA. Alloroance of Time—Two and a Quarter Seconda per Square Foot SQUARE FEET No. of men ; Nol Name, Entered Ton.|atlow-| Areas | Atlawe'ce by | Ton lations | Areas) i carry. Ae Sf fn. Sec 1 |Reatless......|G.¥. Thatcher.| 95.4] 27 [1 _ SCROONERS—FIRAT CLASS—MEASURING OVER 1,500 SQUARE FEET. Allorcance of Time—One and Three-quarter Seconda per Square No. of men Attone'ce Yo] Entered by | Ton.| allow-| Areas) firing carry. 89. 7t.| Mo 1 |Zinga... W. H. Thomas.|118.8) 30 | 2 |Favorita.....-]A.C. Kingsland|138.1] «85 1866.9] 3: 3 |Gypsy... L. Spencer.....|148.4] 87 |1989. | — Section XXXV. (of the constitution).—If any objection be made with regard to the classification or sailing of any yacht in race, such objection must be made in writing to the Regatta Committee before three o'clock P. M. of the next day after the regatta. ‘Kasteact or Sxcri0x XI—The measurement shall be the Leaves of I oe, aye of or Celie i on or under the water line from fore side of stem to aft side of stern- jay by the extreme bi ith wherever found, both measures to in feet and decimals, H. MORTON, Secretary. Groxce L. Scnvyier, Cuas. H. Hasweu., Regatta Committee. J. Howanp Waxwricnr, ‘The course is from a buoy off Owl's Head, L. I., to the Lightship and back. The sloops of the third class will get under way at half-past ten A. M., and the other yachts afterwards, at intervals of five minutes between each class, The limited number of entries in all classes would seem to indicate a want of spirit or pluck among the yachtemen. What is the matter? In any event, however, a spirited race may be expected, some of the finest yachts in the squad having been entered. The prize for the winning boat in each class is a piece of plate of the value of $50. City Politics. YOUNG MEN'S REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE. This body hold a meeting last night at their headquar- ters, No. 618 Broadway, 8. B. Dutcher in the chair. On motion of Mr. McCloud, of the Sixteenth ward, the usual routine business of the committee was dispensed with to hear the report of the Committee on Public Meetings. The Chairman submitted the report, and read extracts from letters from the various candidates for State patron. age who had been invited to attend the meeting, some of whom excused themselves from the honor, and others promising to be present. The committee submitted resolutions endorsing the State nominations made by the republican Convention at Syracuse, and concluding by re- asserting the endorsement of certain measures in the re- publican platform. ‘Ws. H. Fry was introduced by the Chairman and said:—It was an age of spirits, of spirits invisible; of spirits who can write inthe dark and who can rap in the light; of spirits who can reveal secrets of the most awful character, and who can strike heavier blows than demo- cratic shoulder hitters. The spirits of recent date have apractical evil of writing volumes in oleagenous series long drawn out. It seemed that the — spirits have thought better than this, and have gone into politica and lately there was a letter written by a gentleman of Virginia under @frcumstances of the greatest secrecy, and somehow or other a spirit copied it out and Jet them into the secrets of the enemy; and to this day it must be as- sumed that no man knew who wrote out that letter. Then, again, one Smith, of Rochester, nominated recently at the Democratic Convention, nominated ex-Speaker Alvord to preside over its deliberations to the great discomfture of Mr. Cagger, who nominated Mr. Stryker, who’ was ’striken down, and nobody acknowledges that he struck the blow, and therefore he had a right to suppose that a spirit did it? But, seriously speaking, when a party explored the con- tents of a private letter and brought brute force to control a convention, it was another reason why they, as law abiding citizens, are bound by a mere fealty to put down such a party. The speaker then reviewed in a bricf man- ner the qualifications of the candidates for Stato officers and gave the American party a slight hint that it was re: duced to a corporal’s guard. He endorsed the canal of the thare was policy party, contending that no conilict between the canals and railroads, and repudiated the idea that the cunals should be ‘sacri- ficed to a private corporation for the want of two mil- lions of dollars to complete them. He thought the ensuing State election secure to the republicans if they would all turn out, and told them that they must remember that the moral iniluence of New York is immense, and that influ- ence would be felt in other States in the Presidential con- test of 1860. He then entered into various speculations fas to that contest, and figured pretty conclusively by his ideas that the republicans would elect their candidate— sure, The slavery question was treated on, and the South came in for afew uncomplimentary remarks in regard to its staple productions, Franklin Tuttle and W. H. Burleigh were the next speakers, but their remarks were of uo particular in- terest. There was a tolerable fair attendance of spectators, and tho meeting passed off quietly. The expected speakers from abroad did not make thei appearance, Court Calendar for Thursday, EME CovrT.—Circuit—1968, 2057, 514, 1349, 1986, 2066, 6, 2067, 2000, 20%, 2073, =e neral Torm—Motions. 22, 1859.-TRIPLE SHEET. IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE. Arrival of the New York at this Port, Arabia at Halifax and Nova Scotian at Quebee, ONE WEEK LATER THE ZURICH CONFERENCES SUSPENDED, Significant Article in the Paris Moniteur. NEWS. Complicated Condition of Affairs in Italy. WILL THERE BE AN EUROPEAN CONGRESS? The Great Eastern Out of the Thames and at Sea, Splendid Success Thus Far of the Monster Steamer. The New Boundary Dispute Between England and the United States. What is Thought of Gen. Harney’s Occu- pation of San Juan. THE MARKETS, &e., &., &e. Three steamers arrived yesterday from Europe with one week’s later news. The Bremen screw steamer New York, Captain Van Santen, from Bremen September 3 and Southampton September 6, arrived at thia port last evening. ‘'Tho Canadian screw steamer Nova Scotian, from Livor- poo! September 7, arrived at Quebec yesterday. ‘The Cunard mail steamship Arabia, Captain Stone, left Liverpool at nine o'clock on the morning of the 10th inst., and arrived at Halifax at about six o’clock P. M. of the 20th. The Arabia sailed for Boston at $8.30 P. M. on Tues- day, and she will be due early this morning. She brought 151 passengers. The Arabia was twelve hours in the fog off Halifax harbor. Professor Agassiz, his wife and daughter, were among the passengers. The screw steamer Balbec, which also railed from Liverpool on the 10th, has not yet reached Halifax. It was said that the Zurich Conference had determined the boundaries of Lombardy. Another meeting between the Emperors of France and Austria was expected to take place in Switzerland. ‘The London Times has an editorial ridiculing the talk of the American slaveholders in regard to reviving the slave trade, and points to the renewed activity of the American government to put down the trade as the best answer to the outcry. ‘The same journal also editorially points out the injustice of subsidizing the Cunard and Galway lines and giving nothing to the Canadian enterprise share the government patronage. ‘The latest Paris correspondence of the London attached to Prince Metternich’s mission to St. Sauveur. been the formation of an alliance between France and Austria, and its success was calculated not only to endanger the Times says that much importance is One of its objects is said to have cause of Italian liberty, but to menace Europe. It is asserted that the Papal troops continue to threaten the Legation; eight or nine thousand troops and twelve cannon were assembled at Pesaro. ‘The Belgian Senate had adopted the first article in the bill for the Antwerp fortifications, by thirty-four against fifteen. The Central Association of Master Builders of London had determinod to declare all their yards open to workmen on and after the 12th of September, provided the latter abide Dy the declaration against the trade combinations. This, it is presumed, will scarcely alter the situation of affairs. ‘The steamship City of Manchester, from New York, ar- rived at Liverpool on the 4th. ‘The steamship Hammonia, from New York, arrived at Southampton on the Sth. The steamship North America, from Quebec, arrived at Liverpool on the 6th. The steamship City of Baltimore, from New York, ar- rived at Queenstown on the 6th. ‘The steamship Vanderbilt, from New York, arrived at Cowes on the 6th. The steamship Glasgow, from New York, arrived in the Clyde on the 6th. THE ZURICH CONFERENCE. The Conferences Suspended—Proposition of Great Britain to France and Aus- tria on Italian Affairs. ‘The Paris correspondent of the London Times says that the Zurich Conferences are suspended de facto for tha present. Tho Independance Belge says that England has proposed toFrance and Austria a European Congress on Italian affairs on the preliminary basis of non-intervention by force of arms. ‘A Paris despatch of the 9th says that this statement is not correct. THE MONSTER GREAT EASTERN. The Arrival and Departure from Pur- fleet for Portland, England—Her Pro- gress Down the Thames—Successfal Working of the Machinery—Great En- thusiasm of the People, &c. ‘The great event of the week has been the departure of the Great Eastern for sea. The Nova Scotian brought out news that the vessel had proceeded down the Thames as far as Purfleet on the 7th, and anchored there for the tide of the following morning. Her departure from her moor- ings, accompanied by four powerful tugs, two at the bows and two at the stern, gave rise to the greatest enthusiasm on the Thames, which was continued at all the prominent points. Captain Harrison and the most experienced Thames pi lot directed the ship's motion. Mr. Scott Russell was on the bridge, directing the action of the engines, beth of which, screw and paddle, were un der steam. Captain Comstock, of the Collins’ steamer Baltic, stood aft to transmit directions to the men at the wheel, the new steering apparatus not being completely fitted. The very first move in the river demonstrated that the ship was as completely under command as a river steamer, and that the only difficulties to contend with were the sharp curves in the stream. She steers as easily as a wagor boat, and her engines were found capable of starting her or arresting her motion literally almost by a single motion of the hand. The only difficulty experienced was at Blackwall Point, where the river forms an acute angle, and in the centre of the channel at this point a bark and a schooner had, unfortunate anchored. There was an anxious and perilous delay of fifteen minutes, but the danger was passed, and there was no other serious cause for uneasi ness. There was not a single regular seaman on board during the river trip, the crew not having joined. There were perfect ovations at Greenwic Woolwich and other points, where immense crowds had assembled. At Purfleet the ship swung round to her single anchor in beautiful style, and the anchor, Trotman’s patent, never yielded an inch from the spot where it dropped. On the Sth the Great Eastern got up steam and weighed anchor, and at 8:40 A. M. started from Purfleet for the Nore. As on the preceeding day, she was accompanied by tuge, and the enthusiasm along the river, particularly at Gravesend, was very great. On arriving at Chapman's Head, at the top of Sea Reach, the tags were cast off and the great vessel was left to her. golf. Increased speed was then got on her, simply to give Tt argues that as long as the system lasts the Canadian line ought at least to 3 with no view to test her power, In ten minutes, however, says the correspondent of the London Times, she set at rest all doutts forever as to her be ing the fastest vessel beyond comparison in the world. Employing lees than two-thirds of her power, in her Worst trim, being six inches down by the head, and too high out of water to permit her paddies or screw blades to work properly, and with a strong tide against her, she ran a distance of fifteen statute miles in two minutes under an hour. The engines worked with astonishing ease, and there was scarcely a vibration perceptible. Before anchoring the vessel was put about, and went completely round in less than three quarters of a mile. At half past twelve, the vessel anchored at the Nore. She ‘was to leave to Nore at seven o'clock on the morning of %th, and steam away easily for Portland, Dorsetshire, which habor she expected to reach early on the morning of he 10th. Mich regret was felt that serious illness prevented Mr, Bamel from being on board to share in the triumph. THE LATEST. ‘The Great Eastern left the Nore at 9:15 on Friday morn « ing, the 9th inst., with a strong westerly wind and thick ain, and was off Dover at three P. M. THE SAN JUAN DIFFICULTY. The London Morning Post has an editorial on the that General Harney had taken possession of the island of Ran Juan, or Bellevue, in Puget Sound. It com- siders it possible that another ‘boundary dispute May arise, and says that the occupation of an island which is still sub judice is the exercise of a power to which the British government cannot tamely submit, and hopes that no concessions will be made which are incon- sistent with the dignity of the country or the security of the gold regions. GREAT BRITAIN. The London representative of the Suez canal schemo had issued a pamphlet ia which he asserts that the com- pany, baving commenced operations, are determined to continue them in spite of all opposition. The Australain mail steamer Northam, previously re- ported wrecked in the Red Sea, got off the reef, and had reached Suez. The damago to her was less than was expected. The Grand Duke Constantine, of Russia, quitted Portas mouth for Cronstadt in the.frigate General Admiral. The race forthe Warwick cup was won by the Ameri- can horse Starke. There were only two other com- petiters. The commission to inquire into the state of the national defences was at Portland on the &th, and made a jong In- spection of the fortifications in progress there. The article in the Moniteur is the subject of editorials im most of the London papers. The London Daily News indignantly criticises it, and analyzes in a credulous spirit the assertion it contains. The London Times, in the same manner remarks on the consistency of the Fmperor in covering with reproaches the men to whom the destinies of Italy have been intrust- ed, because they believe him, and openly declaring to Austria that the sine qua non of Villafranca shall not be observed at all, but that as an offset she may treat Ve- nice as she likes. ‘The London Advertiser regards the articles as mysteri- ous and ominous. FRANCE. The Paris Moniteur of the 9th pubiishes a long article explaining the reasons which caused the Emperor to con- clude peace. The following is a summary:— The Emperor of Austria had promised to grant conces- sions on a large scale to Venetia, but requiring as a condi- tion, sine qua non, the return of the Archdukes. The Em- percr Napoleon accepted these conditions. It is casy to conceive that if, after the conclusion of peace, the destinies of Italy bad been intrusted to men who had more at heart the future of their fatherland than little partial successes, the aim of their endeavours would have been to develope, and not obstruct, the conse- quences of the treaty of Villafranca, and Venetia would have been placed in the same position as Luxemt with Holland. The Archduke will not be established by foreign Sorces, but that of the Leigh Are franca not hav- 2h pel pm freed from all ents taken in favor of Venetia. Instead of a policy of reconciliation and peace, defiance and hatred will be seen to re- appear, which will entail freeh misfortunes. Much, it would appear, is expected from the ress, which we hail with all our best wishes, but we strongly doubt that the Congress would obtain better conditions for Italy. It would not be right to ask from the great Powers important concessions without offering equitable co1 i War | would be the only way to resolve the difficulty; but Italy must be aware that one Power alone makes war for an idea, and that is France, and France has accomplished her ‘mission. ‘The Independance Belge asserts that France is making, vigorous naval preparations for the coast defences. At the meeting of the Paris Conference the Ottoman Ambassador announced that the Sultan had agreed excep- tionally, and for this time only, to grant an investitare to Conzar as the Hospodar of both Moldavia and Wallachia, the governments of those places, however, to be con- ducted separately. On motion of the Russian Plenipoten- tiary, another year was allowed for the settlement of the question of the convent property in the Principalities. ‘The Austrian and Turkish Ministers were called on for an early statement of the decision they had come to regard- ing the navigation of the Danube. They were not pre- pared with the required information, and promised to communicate the observations of their conference to their governments. The Paris correspondent of the London Herald contra- dicts the report that twenty frigates have been ordered to be built at Cruzat. Jt says the rumor arose from an im- mense order being given for iron plates, which are in- tended for the embrasures at Cherbourg. The Moniteur publishes the agricultural statistics of AL giers, showing that the recent harvest in that country has been satisfactory. Two additional prominent French exiles publish in the London Times their views of the late amnesty. M. E. Guinet declines to accept it, denying the right of the Bm- peror either to proscribe or pardon him. Felix Pyatt de- termines, asa matter of policy, to accept the amnesty, and return to France, where he thinks patriots may do more good than by remaining aloof. Prince Napoleon had gone to Switzerland, and it was supposed that his journey had reference to the intended interview between the Emperors. M. de Ja Guerronicre had gone to St. Sauveur, His mig sion refers to the intended liberal reform of the press laws. The monthly returns of the Bank of France show an in- crease in cash of 6,750,000 france. Jt was reported in Paris that Franco had notified the Porte that she does not intend to treat the Suez canal affair as a political question. ‘The Paris Bourse fell daily. On Friday the article im the Moniteur sent the rentes down to 68f. 40c., but a vague rumor subsequently was current that a treaty of peace was signed, and the rentes improved to 68f 60c ITALY. The conclusion was general on the Continent that the answer of Victor Emanuel to the Tuscan deputation, m re- gard to annexation to Piedmont, was preconcerted with Napoleon The Council of the different districts had officially pro- claimed to the people of Turin that the Tuscan deputies had presented a deed of annexation to the Sardinian go- vernment. The National Assembly of Bologna, on the 7th, adopted tion declaring that the people of Bologna desire ‘ation to the constitutional kingdom of Sdinia, under the sceptre of Victor Emanuel. Bologna was illuminated in honor of the event. The Assembly also authorised its President to present an address to the Emperor Napoleon and King of Sardinia, expressing sympathies for Venetia and offering to make peculiar sacrifices in her favor. ‘The Pope had been attacked with fever, and suspended He was recovering, and all audiences for several d was about to to€ yytation was about to leave Tarin on a mission to pment, { that the Pa apal army was not in condi- oraniee es of the Romagna, led by Mi National Assembly of Parma was opeaed on the qin with great solemnity, The Dictator Farini delivered an addrees, in which he reviewed the history of the Bourbons, and terminated amid cries of “Vivi Victor Emanuel!” The city was en fete. Several French journals had been prohibited in Sardinia in consequence of advocating the separation of Savoy from Piedmont. Proposals were pending in the National Assembly of Parma to confirm Farini as Distator, and declare the ter- mination of the Bourbon dynasty, Gari: SPAIN. ‘The Madrid journals say that the Emperor of Morocco has declared traitors the tribes on the coast who insulted the Spanish flag, and promised to inflict exemplary chas- tisement on them. The Spanish government, however, doubt the fulflmgnt of this promise, aud continue their preparations for the expedition ‘The Englieh government had presented a note, drawn