The New York Herald Newspaper, December 1, 1859, Page 4

NEW YORK HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1859.-TRIPLE SHEET. 4 Hee ee UE naar ADDITIONAL FROM EUROPE. pene ‘Arrival of the Circassian from Galway. wer Trip to and Stay at New- foundland. STEAMSHIP ENTERPRISE AND GENERAL NEWS, Kee Keo &ee ‘The Galway stenmabip Circassian, Captain Campbell, arrived at this port yesterday morning from St, Johns, N. F., with the passengers and mails which left Ireland on the 12th inst. . We have received the following interesting correspond- face by the Circassian: — The Galway Steamship Line. Naw York, Nov. 30, 1859, ‘The Atlantic Royal Mail Steam Navigation Company—Ar- rival of the Circassian at New York from Galway—Par- ticulars of her Voyage—Description of St. Johns, dc. ‘The growing importance of this comparatively new line of steamships, which Mr. Lever, M. P. for Galway, pro- jected last year, and has since, with his colleagues, so energetically followed up to its successful issue, hag in- iuced me to give your readers some particulars respect- ing the company, together with a brief account of the pas- fage across from Galway to New York on the Circassian. ‘Those passengers coming from London and the Con- tinent left town on Friday night, 11th inst., with the mails, {proweding by London and Northwestern Railway and North Wales to Holyhead, there embarking per mail boat Jor Kingstown, and thence by train to Dublin, and after Dreakfasting there, proceeding by the Midland line of rail* ‘way direct to Galway. Arriving there on Satarday after- noon, both mails and passengers embarked at once on board the steamer, and at cight o'clock P. M. were steam- ing out of the harbor, entering that night on the bosom of the rolling Atlantic, our course shaped for St. Johns, ‘As in the commencement of all such voyages, the meals were not well attended the first two or three aays. Afterwards, however, the passengers began to get their sea legs all a taunto, to recover their appetites and make their appearance at table, of course with a rather gecdy appearance after their soa sickness, There was quite a number of lady passengers and a tolerable sprinkling of children. There were doctors, priests, sea captains, and a little bit of everything else, ‘amongst the gentlemen, the most part of whom being Irishmen, and, consequently, lively, witty and agreeable, mado the time pass very pleasantiy. The third day out, encountered strong head winds and high sea, the ship rolling and pitching, wuch to the annoyance of those who were waking their first voyage, taking away their appe- tites once more, and makiog them look anything but amiable. However, people S00n get reconciled to what they can’t avoid, aud evening singing commenced down low ‘We now began to feel the cold, and steam was put on in the saloop—a most comfortable apartment, where wa passed many pleasant evenings. The northeast wind ‘brought out extra greatcoats, comforters, &c. Singular how good living tends to keep people on board ship warm andamiable. We managed to discuss daily a good sub- ftantial breakfast at $:30 A. ML, lunch at 12:30, diner at 4:30 and tea at 8 P. M. Our bill of fare was a very decent looking docu- ment daily at dinner time; and, indeed, it rather uzzled one to know how such a variety of dishes could 80 systematica ly arranged in such bad weatuer. ‘Capt. Campbell was a trump of a fellow, and #hile pay- ing all kinds of polite attention to his passeagers, did not neglect the duties of his ship, which he carried out with great credit to himself, and in which he was weil aided by ‘an efficient staff of officers; it is certainly very satisfactory to passengers to see good discipline in a ship. ‘Two days out from Galway we encoautered strong head winds and sea, against which the Circassian nobly but. fetted until the day previous to entering the harbor of St. Johns, during one half of the passage to which port we did not get any observations. On the Z5d inst. sighted the well known Virgin Rocks, 0 dangerously situated for vessels on this track, and the Bame night at 10 o'clock, entered the harbor of St. Johns, after a passage of eleven days from Galway. ‘The enteance to St. Johns is very narrow and intricate— Jn fact it may be called a gateway—in passing which you omerge into a safe, commodious and perfectly land locked harbor, capable of accommodating a large amount of shipping; most of which, however, is of a small class the exception of the Cunard steamer, which makes nightly trips to and from Halifax. 7 Tine are the only ones which call here. dation which they afford to the towns: 4o be folt aud appreciated. St. Johns does not present a very enticing appearance at this season of the year; it isirregularly built, but the roads Bre excellent, and as one very amusing fellow passenger fr, Persse) said, on perambulating the town, would do capitally to drive sulkeys over. During the winter months, the barbor of St. Johns is frozen over, but never 0 much as to prevent ingress and egress to vessels when determined to move. ‘The Cathedral is well worth a visit, and the Catholic Bishop, Dr. Muloch, is spoken of as we excellent pastor. Str Alexander Bannerman is the present Governor, and 3s very popular. A call on the United States Consul, Mr. ‘Newman, introduced us to a genuine, warm-hearted American gentleman. Althongb possessing but thirty thousand inhabitants, yet St. Johns bousis of some seven or eight newspapers, Email sheets, mostly full of advertisements, which are sold Btahigher price than our American papers. Somo of these are weekly, tri-weekly and daily. Oil, codfish, and very peculiar description of wiki Tow, something between a partridge and a grouse, are ail the place produoes. Most of the wants of the people are Supplied from England and the United States. It was rather amusing to a stranger to see meat sold by auction— sounds of beef, mutton &c., looking anything but tempt. Sing. The houses are for the most part built of stone, ‘and ina very substantial manner. A good many are ot wood. ‘There are two tolerably good hotels, and many large ‘and well filled stores. St. Johns beit im communication with the United Bates by telegraph, the steamers of the Atlantic Royal ‘Mail Company will always anticipate the advices of other ‘vessels, from the fact of their being the only ones calling ‘Bt St. Johns. Mr. Ward, the well known indefatigable epent ofthe Associated ‘Press, is the gentleman to whom New York is indebted Relegr: for their late European news by raph. Ihave said the entrance to the harbor is in- fricate; it bas, in fact, ome very objectionable shoals, the ‘which should’ be removed by the government, which would be done at little expense, and, indeed, which should be done shortly and that effectually’, as they have already made it a packet station since the establishment of the Galway line, which has made St. Johns a kind of half way port between New York and Europe, for passengers to go ‘ashore and take a little recreation. Newfoundland has never been thoroughly explored, but the country inland is known to be rich in mineral wealth. On the elevated ‘ts of the island are found numerous lakes. The inba- tants of St. Johns themselves are supplied with water ‘which ia procured from one adjacent, fed by neighboring springs, and which is carried into the city by pipes. Gas has been used the past ten years, and these two facts go to prove that the Newfoundlanders are not behind their bors ocho meget oe cae apircie r discharging what passengers cargo we had, we took in some little cargo and ets for New ‘York, and at 2 P. M. the 24th instant pro led out of the ‘harbor on our course to New York. hours we had favorable weather; then came our usual iuck, bringing with it head winds and sea, The third day aim and pleasant, vessel steaming ten knots, weather fine, Passengers airing themselves on deck. We now ex- ‘ienced what might be called the Indian summer. At9 A. M. the 26th signalled the Cunard steamship aia, from New York, bound to Liverpool, distant three Nothing further of interest occurred during the passage, ‘and after a favorable run we afrived this morning oppo- | Bite the Battery, Last evening a meeting was held on board, when thanks | Were voted by the passengers to Captain Campbell, Dr. ‘Hogan and thie ship’s omens. ie , Our passongers consist of 1 first cabin and 212 steer- ‘Bgo, amongst whom the grontest harmony prevailed. It is Vory satisfactory to know that the prospects of the ‘Qulway line aro all that could be desired—in fact, that the affairs of the rire d arein a decidedly healthy state. ‘Fo this it is only nocessary to state that the whole cof the shares have been subscribed for, and in many cases hhayo been paid up in full. The greatest confideace has been shown im Ireland in the entorprize, and there is no doubt the stock will 2000 be at a premium. ‘Tae prompt. tude with which the public has answered the call of the directors has enabled them to push forward their arrange- ments to ‘their contract engagements. the four new spiendid paddle wheel steamships now being built at Hull and Newcaatle, it is expected that two ‘wil be ready for the service in June next. These ships are of great power and tonnage, and the arrangements for ‘the accommodation of passengers are of the most perfe description. Capt. baacndy nd the company’s Marine Sw perintendent, is actively hgaged in pushing forward their completion. These ships are expected to be the fastest afloat, und will New York dir seven or eight days; it is expected the Bt. Johns service will bo a distinct one, and will be car- Tied on by auxiliary boats from New York or Liverpool, 11s it ié preposterous to think that the Company will allow theae magnificent new shipsto touch at St. Johns. The risk ‘and detention involved would be too great. The subsidy ullowed by the British government for the service is 243,000 perapnum, whilst for the New York service it is £78,000. The St. Johns contract, however, expires next anonth, and might not be remewed. tthe Galway route must become a popular one i+ wartain; a look at the table of distances will alone prove that:— Shortness of sen. pas- sage tn favor of Gol vay—Miles, Galway to New York is... si Liverpool to New Yor). 1s 369 Southampton to Now York Jienbarg to b+} Gulway is via Dublin and Holy- bead 472 mii be accomplizhed in 15 hours.” Ip order to transit of passengers, all that is now Wanted is the construction ot abreakwater and proper pint at Galway for the Company's vesse!s to lay along Bide; aod as the directors are now abie to see their way esearly, and baving the confidence of the public, and, moreover, the future succers of the line being'« fixed fact ‘here i* no doubt that they will speedily tarn. their atten. tion to the importance of supptying 4] susie wih wharfage accomipodation at Galway, whilst the govern Bnget wa be sohiibed ty GqMsis we! les Divakwatsa, Since the loee of the Argo, the Company’s tleet has been reduced to three steamers, viz:— sent monthly service. These ships are all cluss, and are in every respect suited for the trade; but as tus popularity of the service continues to increase, aud witn it an oxtended business, so must it be provided for by additional ships of Power and tenaage and of improved construction. Such ships are those already alluded to, now building. Company's headquarters are in London, un- der the iabagement of Mr. A. M. Wier, # gentleman of great experience in steam shipping matters. The Jondon Board of Directors moet regulary tor the transac- tion of the aflairs of the company, and lately a branch Board has been formed at Dublin, composed of some of the rst men in Ireland, amongst whom is the Lord Mayor of Dublin, who represent the Irish interests. The Com- py, are fortunate in being so weil represented in the Iinited States by Mr. Alexander Holland, of the American Exprees Company. The able work written by Mr. Pliny Mills on the “Ad- Vantages of steam communication petweem England and »” has been Of inestimable advantage the latter country, and bas been productive of no Nttle good to the Cor y; this work has already passed through several editions, and it has been published both at London and Now York, It is in the Galway line, as it has been in all other great steamship eaterprises: unt) the arrangements are thoroughly perfected, which is generally only a ques- tion of time, the organization cannot be completed. It will add much to the coufigence of passengers to know that the ships of this company are efiiciendly afficered; the captains especially are men of great care and ex. perience, and eed el can See and kindness to Passengers wi ly ap) . ‘The loss of the Pomona, and more recently that of tho Royal Charter, in the Cnannel, when so near her destina- tion, have opened the eyes of the public to the dangers of the British Channel navigation, showing the necessity for the establishment of a packet station whic! shall always be accessible and free from di im the approach, Such a one is Galway, which the common sense of the travelling public qill not be slow in discerning. The importance of such a port has been already shown by the fact that the Liverpool Screw Packet Company have made Queenstown (Cork) a port of cail for their steamers, as well as the Boston ships: of the Cunard Company. For the increased facilities thus offered to the travelling public, by these two lines touching at Qucenstown, the Galway line bas certainly to be thanked; for if they ‘had pot made Galway the termini on the European side, most assuredly neither the Liverpool Screw Company nor Cu- nard’s would ever have thoughtof touching ai Queens- town. Toshow the importance of the European mails being shipped at Queenstown, it is only necessary to men- tion that letters for the United States can now de posted in — and Paris one day later than when sent via Liverpool. ‘The Circassian, which will be followed from Galway by the Prince Albert the early part of Decomber, is pretty full of passengers, amongst whom are Dudley Persse ant family, of your city; Dr. Martin, one of the snrvivors 0° the Royal Charter; and Mr. Finnee, who comes over on a Special mission, en rouwe to Panama. Our London Correspondence, Lonvos, Nov. 11, 1859. Englane’s Position on the Continent and in Algeria—4n American Dinmer in the City—The Schiller Celebration— British Interests in Central America—The Trade of Aus- tralia and British Columbia—Inquest on the Dead of the Royal Charter—Commands in Steamships—A Noval Re miniscence of the War with America—Inauguration of the Lord Mayor—The Great Eastern at Southampton— Commercial Chances of Building the Big S'ip—A Hos- pital at Souchampton—General City Ilems, de. ‘The all-absorbing topic of discourse now im town is the settlement of the Italian question, and the complications likely to arise with France out of the Spanish: Morocco dif- ficulty. England, always jealous in her policy, of course keeps an eye out for number one. She feels herself threatened opposite her stronghold at Gibraltar. She evidently docs not like the aspect of affairs regurding the occupation of the African coast opposite the key of the Mediterranean. Lord Joun Russell’s eyes evidently are open on this sub. ject, as well as those of his colleagues in office. ‘The public look forward with anxiety to the coming European Congrees, when it is understood the question of the Isthmus of Sucz will be discussed, which will certain- ly bring forth something. Notwithstanding the jealousy existing in home alfairs e firsttwenty-four | ten the passage between Galway and | between England and France, they scem united so far a6 China is concerned, and they will jointly, there is no doubt, bring the barbarians to their sensos in that dis- tant quarter. In the great dockyards of England the utmost activity prevails, launching new vessels and putting old ones in commission. The navy of England was certainly never on a better footing than at the pre- sent time, and the most efficient squadrons are scat- tered over the face of the globe. Neither are the coast defences neglected by the War Dopartment. The rifle corps all over the kingdom are being thorough. ly organized, and cxamples to join this popular branch of militia ere not wanted in the enrolment as privates of some of the leading men of the country. ‘Eny is no doubt right to put herself in a state of defence against invasion, but her fears are imaginary; they are simply an excuse for making an increase to her already vast maritime armament, to avoid unpleasant inquiries from other nations. In this she has certainly succeeded. ‘We do not forget the time when, knowing so well as sho did that the Russian war was speedily drawing to a close, she made such prodigious efforts to increase the officiency of her nayal power, and how she found herself when peace ‘was signed, with a pavy in commission such as the world never before saw. Since then it has only been slumbering; ‘but whilst France bas been endeavoring to put herself on a level with her neighbor, England has been her Inte ally with a jealous eye, and certainly im the con- struction of vessels of war has ‘more than kept with her, raising up, as it were, an entirely new more than outbalanemg her opposite friend. Messra. Cobden and Bright may grumble if they like at the present expea- diture of putting the British navy in a thoroughly efficient condition; but it is all of no avail—the British people will support the government in this, come what will, despite all the protestations of the peace party and the Manchester school, which they begin heartily to detest. At a dinner given by Mr. Pliny Miles, at his residence in Regent square, on the evening of the Sth inat., the press was represented by Alfred B. Richards, of the London Daily Press, and Mr. Sanders, editor of the Steam Shipping Chronicle; the Great London ‘Assurance Company by Mr. Sandereon, and the steam shipping interest by Mr. J. 0. Lever, M.P.; Mr. Joshua Finner, from New York; Mr. Wilson, Manager of the Royal Mail Brazilian steamers; Mr. Henderson, iron shipbuilder, of Glasgow, &o., &c. ” Mr. Albert Smith and other notabilities were prevented at. tending in consequence of a prior engagement to dine with the new Lord Mayor. The Centenary of Schiller’s birth hud been celebrated ‘on the 10th inst. at the Crystal Palace, in the presence of 16,000 people, 12,000 of whom were Germans. The prin- cipal vocalists of the day were present, and the overture to “William Tell’ (Rossini) created great enthusiasm. During the performance of the Festival Cantata a co- Jossal bust of Schiller was unveiled, which made a pro. found sensation. Dr. Kinkel deliverea an eloquent address in German, which has since been published ino shilling pamphlet. The ‘“3ong of the Bell,’’ with Romberg’s music, was executed in the most thrilling and powerful manner by a choir of ono thousand male and female voices. In the evening a torchlight procession took place, the effect of which, as it wound round the glassy surface of the fountains in the grounds of the palace, had a novel and picturesque ap- pearance, from the variegated display of light on the water, At the conclusion the trains returned to town, each carrying six hundred paseengers. The pamphlet on Nicaragua, written by Mr. Finer, who has been visiting Centra] America, and who is known to be in the interest of the Spanish-American bondlold- ers of London, is decidedly political in its character, and advocates British interference in Central American affairs. | Certain it is the British government is looking round for { ® Short cut to their vast possessions in British Columbia and Australasin. The Panama Isthmus they will avoid if possible, as they have a decided objection to patronizing apy American enterprise, mpotwithstanding the large | amount of British capital ‘thero is invested in this a | AH fe self-interest with tem. Nothing but what @ all | British will be supported. For this reason the Swez canal project has reoeived such decided opposition from Pulmor- | ton, whore pokcy is all one-sided. Certainly Palmerston | as not been supported by bis colleagues in the course he as taonght fit to adopt on this subject. It strikes me it wit pode the British government to find out any other short rowte wo the Pacific berides the i@thmuses. Certain it ts they Baye to award the Anatralian contract for carrying the maiis, &c., in the course of the next three months, and it ig evident that one of the two routes must be adopted. It is proposed tocarry out this gigantic steam enterprise on @ most extensive scale. The race for the prize is be- tween Mr. Lever’s company, the Cunard royal mail packet and Peninsular and Oriental. Mr. Lever, with a reputation ag a steam shipping projector, standing at the head of two great companics already, director of one of the principal railroad lines in England, and a member of Par! ut, has shown the greatest sagacity in frami his offer to the government, and as he is 0 well supported and known to be capable of carrying out what he promisce, there is little doubt he will be awarded the con- u Once in the hands of himself and his colleagues, 8 18 certain, and the public may rely that no imbe- ity or incapacity will be exhibited by them, as so dis- graced previous companies who broke down in their at- \empts years since to carry out this great service. ‘The inquest on the bodies of the sufferers of the Royal Charter has been terminated by the following verdict:— ‘That the loss of life was purely accidental, and that Capyin Taylor was perfectly sober,” &e. Now mark the Jatter sentence—“Captain Tay feotly sober!’ Be- cause a ship is accidentally lost is ft to be presumed that the commander Was intoxicated’ Is not such a verdict a Gees to those who Ugh iw will here, as a steamship traveller, make a - marks respecting captains of steamships. Pid bag Thave travelled ou most of the principal Hnes of steam- ships afloat—English and American—and this I can say. that I never saw a commander, afloat or ashore, intox” cated or in any way incapacitated from attending to bis du- ties. They are generally educated gentle: , pieacant and well infor: men. Some are certainly m -e popular with passengers thanothers, whose thoughts » » ali cou. centrated on the duties of their ships. ‘Ther are some rough and brilliant diamonds among them, as will be foand in all fessions; but as a rule, they are a credit to the cloth. couree, there must be, as in everything else, some exceptions to the rule, but they are few and far be- tween. J know J have been fortunate in not meeting with those exceptions. ‘The subscription opened for the survivors of the Royal progresses favorably. The government official inquiry into the loss will be held at Liverpool on the 15th wet; 904 Sat 9m the Royal Mail Orpipany’s splyudid woxt steamship Paramatta, lost on her first voyage to St Themen, on ja reef, bad been postponed until Do- cember, in order to give Une for witnesses to appear Who wn Sb: moe ile Agured in the A: ican war iy be Shapven,. w! merican Ler action with the Chesapeake, Is now in Liverpool, a5 a school for the imetruction of "boys emtering the royal uavy. nesday, the Oth inst, witncesed the usual great show on the’ oceasion of the Inauguration of Alderman Carter as Lord Mayor Uf London. The procession was very imposing, and the. streets through which it passed were crowdea with people, business being suspended durivg the greater part of the day, Londoners never crit enjoying themselves on this day; tho female portion of the community particularly, with children in their arms, lined the streets, and al) the windows, aud even the pope tops where the pr pane were th of pecple, Cockneys are particularly fond of sightsceing. Le Great Eastern, since ber arrival in Southamptou from Holyhead, has been visited by but few persons, in copsequence, 1 presume, of the being Known that she is to winter there. Her directors, “The Great Show Company,’ as they are now called, are ina fix, for the Board of Trade will not give them a certificate for sea. worthiness and the carr, of passengers until certain alterations and improvements, involving considerable de- tention and jenge sopeeditane, are made. Her decks, which are only three inches thick and cannot bear caulk- ing, Will bave to be taken up and relaid, so loose was the manter ‘was turned out of hand. So far a8 her machinery is concerned, the screw engines have worked well, and every credit is due to the makers; but it is ten chances’ to one if the paddle engines come up to & As for speed, with a con- xpectation, /AUmmption of three hundred tons of coal daily, 'uo doubt she ‘will be able to run on par with the Persia and vessels of her class, although her power is nothing so great in proportion to the Persia and other ocean steamships. I believe the captain and ofiivers are sick and disgusted with being exhibited so frequently to the public in company with their employers. I think the best movement the ‘Groat pormopemncpe AA could make would be toenguge Barnum to take charge of the Great Eastern, and exhibit her, with the Chairman and directors, (who could be attired in some suitable uniform) at the various ble of ad. miding the show ship it the United States. Fact is, we look at the und in England as a great commercitd failure, and the chances are it is going to burst up come of the conspicuous parties interested therein. ‘The public are pretty well disgusted with the way in which matters have been conducted, and, indeed, with reason. Never was incapacity so gariogly shown as in the steps taken by the directors in the management of this noble ship. They now talk of sending hor to Gibral- tar in two months time ona trial trip. She ‘il make her last trip soon, if allowed to remain in the same hands she is at present; that’s certain. -Some eificient, energetic steamship man must be found to take the helm of a‘lairs, or good bye, Great Eastern. Let the shareholders look out for such a man. He is to be found in England—it won't uke Jong to hunt him up—there 's no time to lose—delays are dangerous. 1 fear much the great shijy will not visit the United States at all; at any rate, not fora long time hence. ‘The Peninsula and Oriental Company have just launched their splendid new paddle steamship Delta, She is of 3,960 tons, and her model by Mr, Ash, of the Thames Iron Ship Company, is consideréd one of’ the most beautiful ever turned out of hand. She run at the rate of 141 kuots ap bour ov atrial trip, Her nominal power is 400 horse, and indicated 1,620. She is intended for the Kast erm trade. The magnificent new hospital at Southampton, capable of accommodating 1,000 people, is rapidly approaching completion, AU present there are but few Americans in London, ‘The season is beginning to open, and the theatres and other places of amusement will soon be in fu)] blast. The Ocean Marine Assurance Company, lately formed, show a strong list of directors. Sir 8. Cunard, Mr. Mor- gan, of the firm of Geo. Peabody & Co., together with oti. influential men, have been recently added to the board. ‘There bas been some talk lately at Lloyds respecting the frauds practised by New Granadians on insurance compa- nics. New Granada, like all such other repudiating, dis- honest South American republics, stands somewhat con- siderably below par on Lloyds’ books; and a case has recently come to light regarding ‘the loss of a vessel calied the Delegate, which loaded at Santa Marta for New York, with an alleged cargo of hides, dyewoods, Panama hats, &c., the cargo being, it js said, fully insured in the New York offices, aud claims to recover have been sent in since the loss of the suid vessel at sea, which loss is looked upon as preconcerted, and involving the reputation of more than one house in Santa Marta of high standing. A gentle- man well known in London and New York as a resident New Grenada for some time, and who has been largely gaged in commercial enterprises and steam shipping waiters in that country, and has been always looked upon as an authority in New Granadian allairs, happening to be in London at the present time, was consulted respect- ing the loss named, but, I believe, with no satisfactory result. Jt will be just as well for the New York oflices to look out pretty sharp for their South American neighbors; various queer things are being reverted to now, conse- quent upon the loss of the Delegate. The Cunard steamer for Boston had a detention at Queenstown Jast week, in taking on board the mails and passengers under the new arrangement, this being the first call made at Queenstown by the mail steamers. It is to be hoped such won’t occur again. At present the Bos- ton boats only touch at Queenstown. Certainly, the Cu- bard line deserve every credit for the facilities they afford the public, but still, they must not do things by halves, and there is no good reason shown why the New York steamer should pot also touch at Queenstown. ‘The Anglo Luso BraziliarRoyal Mail Company hve just despatched their second snip from Milford Haven. . in Lis- bon to Brazil. The establishment of this line « 9a great accommodation to merchants in the mi 3, who will be able to correspond with the: «10, ‘via Liverpool and Milford Haven, with pone! wiy and certainty. Affairs in the Sandw THE RUMORED ABDICATION OF VENGEANCE OF THE KL [From the Honolulu Adv 28.) Arumor has obtained currenc: 1 we ate forced to regard as well-founded, that itis-the purpose of our King to abcicate bis throne and retire to private life. The reasons assigned for it emanate in the recent unfortunate event at Lahaina. The simple announcement of such a purpose will create a deep iveting of regretin the bosom of every one who cherishes the honor of our Sovereign Kamehameha, or desires the prosperity of his kingdom. Iv is unnecessary for us here to rehearse the details of the affair alluded to, which are familiar to each of our readers. Atthe time of its occurrence his Majesty ap- pears to have becn exeited by the false reports which, bad heard to a degree which, bad his suspicions been ‘well grounded, public sentiment would have fully justified and acquitted him of evil intent. He believed he was act- ing on sufficient grounds—that his information was re- liable—that his own personal honor, the honor of his throve, his family and his realm were at stake—and that in shooting his secretary, he was simply meting out that justice which public sentiment, had these rumors been known tothe public, would have imperiously de- manded. Subsoquent investigation has sho-yn that he was misinformed, aud that his informants had no’ valid grounds for the reports which had been communicated to him. On learning the facts as they existed—that he had acted rashly and without justiflable cause, in taking ‘the Jaw thus hastily into his own hads—he has been over- whelmed with self-coudemnation, and his feelings can better be imagined than described. Naturally of a quick temperament, he appears to have ‘acted without that caution which should have been ex- ercised in the matter, aud without seeking the proof neceseary to confirm bis suspicions. Those who are per- sonally acquainted with our King know that his disposi- tion is kind and amiabie, more so than is generally found in persons bolding the rank which he does; and this rash act bas been foliowed, as we have full evidence before us, only by thet poignancy of grief which a person of the most refir clings might be expected to experience under lik: cumstances. All the amends which it is possible jor a person to make he has been willing to make, and we are informed that the fullest reconciliation — has been made between all the parties con- cerned. We do nottgnore the fact that this act of his Majesty’ as it bas turned out, is in open contravention of the jaws of God and man, which can under no pretext be justified; nor that the example of the sovereign has a powerful in- fluence over the morais of his subjects, for good or evil. Though the King is not, under the constitution, amenable to his laws, yet there is a moral responsibility existing between him and his’people, whichjcalls for justification of every act of equivocal tendency, or else the influence of such acts will be injurious to the prosperity of his realm. we recent tragedy at Lahaina is, iu one sense, a Private affair, and on that account some may say we have ho right to corment,on it. Yet at the same time, in another point of view, itis equally a public one, and must baye a public infhicnce; and it is in this light that we feel called on ae public journalists to refer to it, Not being amenable to the law, what more can his people ask of the sovere’ timn that he seck to repair © the extent of his power, t injury which he has inflicted. This he has done—he has dione all that they ean ask. And the mere fact that he socks thas thoroughly to repair tae injury, and remove the stain, speaks more in his praise than anything else he could say or do. He has erred—to aro we all liableto commit acts of errer. But it is the course pursued, after ach acts, and after tho knowledge of our errors, which tond to olevate or degrade us in tho sight of our fellow men. A Quack Doctor’s Career~Seatence of Dr. ‘W. H. M. Howard, ef Bradford, Vt. (From the Boston Traveller, Nov. 26. This notorious individual, who has ¢o long managed to clude justice, has at length’met his reward, he having been gentenced,to two years’ imprisoment in the State pricon at Windsor, on Saturday last, Howard, it will be remembered, was convicted some months since at Chelsea. of having procured abortion—the case was a most atro- cious one. He appealed to the Superior Court, but it re- fused him a new trial. Howard’s real name is Drew, and though he asserts himself an Englishman, is a native of Limerick, Ircland. On establishing himself at Thetford, Vt., a few years since, he gave out that he was a surgeon in the British army, and that he had attended Queen Vic- toria, by special request; but, as some ye ta dis- covered that he could not speak the Queen’s iSpy and could neither read nor write, that story went for . ‘He set up a dashing team, and soon got, by sheer brass, the name of a great doctor. But an action for malprac- tice shook faith in him, and he had to pay $1,200 ‘. While in full blast he wes ized at Bradford as ‘a man who, under the ame of Honghton, had, by reason of false pretences, swindled the Burlington out of more than a thousand dollars—this he paid to cecape ishment. He was next arrested for arape on a ient, the wife of a student of.Dartmouth College. Tho death of his victim let him out is scrape for the time, but hel dying declaration still Mangs over him. lle at Brad- ford he attended’a man who died,’and whose widow he married,jtaking possession of all her property which he got hold of; she died last summer, broken-hearted. Ho was noxt arrested on the charge for which he has heen convieted. At his house near Bradford, there died, last summer, three young females in the course of a fow weeks. All had sought his aid to hide their shame. Sus- Picion was excited and one of the bodies examined. He ‘Was committed. but released on bail. He dashed about in great style and felt confident his luck would carry him through, bat the Supreme Court at Montpelier decided his fate, and for two years at least this fellow will be pre Vented from practising on the credulity of the public. paren: left Blontpelier for Windsor on ‘Tuesday, strougly ae AFFAIRS IN SOUTH AMERICA. ADDITIONAL FROM THE ‘The War Feeling Botween Buenos Ayres and the Argentine Confederation—OM- cial Reports of the Action of the United States Mimister. OUR ROSARIO CORRESPONDENCE. Rosario, Sept. 21, 1859. Please find enclosed a copy of the report made by Hon. Benjamin C, Yancey of bis mediation between the govern- ment of the Argentine Confederation and Buenos Ayres, published by the government of the Confederation. It has produced a profound impression here; though writtea with prudence, it will doubtless draw down upon him the vulgar abuse of the newspapers of Buenos Ayres, for its truthfulness, though politely expressed, is galling to tho ‘war party. ‘This act of mediation was an individual movement, and not an official acton the part of Mr, Yancey. But asa Minister of the United States, he has also takeo a high position in this country. Every one calls him a working man. ADDRESS OF B.C. YANCEY, UNITSD STATES MINISTER, ON TAKING LEAVE OF GENERAL URQUIZA. ‘Senor Presipest-~Though J shall not terminate my offl- cial character in connection with the Argentine Confede- ration for a few days, yet, as this will be the last oppor- tunity of a personal interview with Lean Excellency the President of the Confederation, I avail myself of the occa- ‘sion to acknowledge the uniform official kindness and frapkness manifested to me, as the diplomatic representa- tive of the United States of America. Whilst my official intercourse with your Excellency’s rnment ever been marked with plainness and tess of and expression, entirely devoid of the arts and conceal. ment of a false and pernicious diplomacy, hope that friendship between our respective governments | which it was my duty to cultivate has been strengthened. If my diplomatic conduct has been unobjectionable to your Ex. cellency’s government, and shall merit the approval of my own, 1 will have attained that reward most to be de- sired by a representative. I leave your country, sir, in an unbappy condition. Instead of siniling under the ‘in- fluences of peace, encouraging commerce, stimulating its industrial energies, developing wealth and extending civi- Kzation and Cnristianity among the people, its plains re- verberate with the trumpet blast of war, soon, like a si- moon, to desolate its beauty and prosperity; not a war to defend nationa) liberty against a foreign invader, but deadly strife among brothems, united in race, of acommon language, equally claiming a heritage of a common ances- trai glory won in the achievement of the same national independence. {invoke an invisible yet Almghty Power ‘ imbue the authorities of the Confederation and of Buenos: Ayres with such wisdom and humanity as shall deprive War of many of itsterrors, and speedily convert the sword into the plonghsbare, and exchange the year of cannon for the shouts of fraternal joy, upon the harmoni- ous and satisfactory union of a country 80 blessed of God, but hitherto. so doomed Ww intestine diseensions by the pa sions of man. And then—to borrow the language of a dis- tinguished fellow countyyman—‘Let it be the gene- rous rivalry of all which part of the country shall do most to promote the prosperity and welfare of ‘the whole; which shall exhibit the best fruits of a republican system, and which sball most worthily illustrate the his- tory of those free institutions which were founded by a common and glorious ancestry." And, though | say fare- well to you, sir, upou the teaied Geld, 1 trust 1 may sooa hear, in my beloved native land, of an honorable settle- ment of al! questions of difference, and that your sword— so honored at the battle of Caseros, in the overthrow of the tyranpy of Rosas—bas been returned to ite scabbord, nd that your country is again smiling and reinvigorated under the salutary influences of a permanent peace. REPLY OF GEN. URQUIZA. Most Exceiiunt Sin—The farewelt visit of the distin- guished Minister of the United States of America, whom I highly esteem, which he has deigned to make me in my miliary encampment, a8 also the generous expressions with which he has honored the policy of the government over which I preside, and his noble desires for the peace and progperity ef thisrepublic, is another proof of his benevolent deference. ‘This has made much impression upon me, sir. ‘The bustle of warlike preparations, the in- ceseant provocations of the enemies of peace, the inhu- man tenacity with which they bave refused propositions for an houotable arrangement, which your Excellency of- fered in order that this fratricidal war shonld cease, by no means have diminished those sincere sentiments which Lexpressed to your Excellency when I accepted your ge- nerous mediation. Your eloquent words have reanimated them: and I deplore the ineiliciency of your efforts when I {those who will not Curb the impetus of 10 115 happivess, and which soon will be strewn in bodies, Sucrifi¢ed to the caprice of but a few, producing iis ruin and desolation. Iregret pressing the well intentioned hand of your Excellency at a moment so disagreeable to your noble and humane character. My sorrow mingles with that of your Excellency when I con- template this fertile territory’ and soil made sterile by our encampments, while this war is not for its defence against a foreign invader, but for the death of brothers, all with equal rights to its riches. God grant the generous wishes of the miseionary of peace and fraternity, and that happi- ness may crown your life. In the name of all Argentines Irender a tribute of gratitude to the honorable Minister of the United States of America, for his wishes and en- deavors to establish peace amonget us. The reminis- cence of an epoch of my life, to whigh your Excellency has referred, authorizes mic to say, ‘with duo delicacy, that when I sheathed my sword at Caseros, which had been used with grief, I did not think that duty would again oblige me to draw it in civil war. For the protection of the law I once more fgird it on, and would yield years of my life, not to say of glory, to euable me to cast it far ay from me with honor, in order to obtain the fraternal union of my countrymen and the stability of the country’s institutions and liberty. The consciousness of the justice of the cause which I'sustain makes me hope that victory will crown the confederated arms;and then that war will forever cease; that those who have taken them ”P ef soon return to their homes, exchanging 1 for the ploughsbare, as your Excellency says, thus forming their own happiness—that of their children and the country—instead of seeking an untimely death in a fratricidal war. I have faith that God will grant me the occasion to show to Buenos Ayres that I desire its liberty asan Argentine Provinee, as, also, to give it a second proof that liberty is my desire, for the grandeur, union and happiness of all the members of grand family. It only remains fer me to render my homage to your Exeallency for your noble official conduct, thus giving tes- timony that it bas bound still more closely the friendly relations between the Argentine Confederation and its powerful sister, the republic of the United States of Amo- ca, LETTFR OF THE MINISTER OF FOREIGN RELATIONS, IN BEHALF OF GENERAL URQUIZA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECEIPT OF MR. YANCEY’S REPORT OF MEDIA- TION BETWEEN THE ARGENTINE CONFEDERATION AND BUENOS AYRES. Orrict of Formicy Retatiosa, Parana, Sept. 3, 1859. Sm—His Exceliency the President of the Argentine Con-+ federation, Capt. General Don Justo Jose de Urquiza, had the honor of receiving the esteemed note of your Excel- lency, dated 30th ult., together with the documents therein referred to, concerning the opening, course and conclusion of the pacific negotiations which your Excellency conde- scended to undertake between the government of the Argentine Confederation and that of the province of Buenos Ayres. The late hour in which his Excellency the President re- ceived last night your Excellency’s correspondence, and his departure fronathis city for the army (which’ took place this morning), has permitted me the ‘honorable sa- tigtaction of complying with the grateful duty of an- nouncing to your Excellency the receipt of your respectful communication, His Excellency ‘he President has closely observed every and all the points contained in the luminous exposition of your Excellency, and has recommended me, in the most special manner, that, recognizing the elevated ideas and frankness of sentiments with which your Excellency pro- ceeded in your praiseworthy poeition of mediator, I ex- press to your Excellency the most fervent gratitude, in the jgname of the government Your Excellency truly has merited this in the most dis- tinguished manner. And although your benevolent en- avors have proved to be useless, on account of the un- ifable resiétance of the government of Buenos Ayres, the Argentines, without exclusion of the sensible part of that province, have already passed judgment upon the generous efforts of your Excellency, and at a proper time they will make those untavored men responsible, for whose sake Argentine blood, not yet staunched, once tay? ‘_" tale in he Honoral ‘ederal Congress, whon informed, as shortly it will be, of that negotiation, will raise its voice, Senor Minister, and that voice, as an adequate organ of the nat sentimeat, wiN do justice to the ciroumspec- on and ion of the executive government, as it will algo to your magnanimous proceedings as the illustri- ous negottator for peace. In are sinte sabia ae by the Judge of tho Su- me justice, Dr. Juan ¥. ‘as delegate of is Excellency tie Presideut, aooredRel ® you, tases: mes ciroumstances which do but little credit to of Buenos Ayres, and which, already just! apresctsted ty ju , and which, al pred our Excellency , corroborate the pode f belief that any ‘iendly arrangement with the present administra- tion of that province is in every way proved to be inpos- sible. Its intolerance is scandalous and surprising. It is evident that those men, who derate in Buenos Ayres, require blood and more blood. But withal, should public opinion happily be mistaken, and reasonable hopes of reconciliation and peace once maore spring. up in the bosom of the country, the govern- ment of the Confederation, through the medium of its worthy President, has already declared before Congress that peace, if au honorable one, would, in preference to victory itself, be accepted. ‘These eentiments, sir, which do 80 much honor to the frst magistrate of this republic, will subsist im the coun- cils of the Argentine Cen although in the midstof the hot battle in which the blindness of the government of Buonos Ayres has plunged the entire republic. ith these motives, Iam happy, in the renewal to your Excellency of the assurance of esteem and distin- guished consideration. ‘A GARCIA. To his Excellency the Hon. Brxsasun C. Yancey, Minis- ter of the United States of America. Bioovy Avrray wirn Circus Men.—A lett in the Petersbur; xpress, dated November 8, all, Rol county, N. C., contains the following bgicay of another riot with circus men, The affair is thus de- scribed:—A bloody and exiting row occurred at this place this afternoon, about four o'clock. A man named Grant. ham, who was inebriated, attempted to enter Robinton’s circus, but was repelled by the doorkeepor. _A difficulty ensned, in which circus men and the friends of Grantham . The fight was very desperate; wie knives were used and pistols fired. Mr. Loach, a schoolmastor hore, was killed by a pistol shot, and a brother of Grant- ham ‘was dangerously wounded in the same manner. He 4s expected to dio. One of the circus men named Robin- son—I have not learned whether he was tho proprictor— was dreadfully stabbed In oue shoulder. The wound is about four inches in length, and went to the bone. ‘The matter is to be legally investigated. Writs have iyoen is- Abed for the arrgal of all parties gougerned ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT. Our i Acapulco Granada &e, &e., Ge ‘The steamship Northern Light, Captaia Tiokiopaugh, arrived yesterday from Aspinwall and Havana tall of passengers, whose names will be found in another columa ‘We have received by her several letters coateiuing « few additional {tems of rntelligence from the Souls. Our Aspinwall Correspondence. Sreamaunr Newtusmes Liver, } At Sea, Noy. 1sthh—i2 M1802. Rough Weather and Heavy Sea--Narrow Ewape from an Explosion—Ship on Fire— Burning One Hour and a Half—One Man Overtoard—Fireman Suffering from the Heat— Bera Charge for Bagnage We are, still four hundred miles from Aspinwall, and ex» pect to be there {by Tuesday next, at 8 A. M., although we bave had rough weather, aad the Captain says, the heaviest gale he has haown on the coast for years. We have had a chapter of accidents. 1 will give you litte account of our progress. . First day—Sunday, very One, and smooth as a pond, Second day—Stroug, fair wind; some sea making; but our ladies very well. Third day—Commenced early in the morning to blow « gale, with rain, and continued for tuirty-six hours, during which time only about twenty passengers appeared at tax ble. ‘The ship rolled and pitched in a frightful manner, and everything had to be made fast or held, and water in all the state rooms ankle deep. Fourth day—Commenced to moderate about noon, bat left that old sea during all the day. At 1 o'clock, through the carelessness of the engineer, in allowing the water to get low, the arclice of the furnaces of the port after boiler fell in, or burned out, which drove all the fire out of the furnaces into the ship and set her on fire. Hose were bent, a pump put to work, al! liquor passed on deck, as also all inflammable matter, and after bard work of one bour and a half, the fire was extinguished amid the con gratulations of all. The passengers, of which we have one huncred and fifty in firsteabin, one hundred and thirty in second cabin, and two hundred aud eighty in steerage, be- haved remarkably well. ‘The sea was still high, but calming down fast. Had the engineer by chance i cold water iuto that boiler one moment before the arches fell, we should all have been blown to pieoes— @ very barrow escape, I can tell you. This accident ren- ders that boiler useless, and we are compelled to go on with but two boilers, ‘Which will make our passage two and a half days lovger than it otherwise would haye been. Fifth day—Sea very smooth, weather very fine; all hands on deck and a good breeze blowing; it is delightful. At 6 P. M. one of the coal passers fell overboard; stopped the ship and backed instantly; lowered. boat aud sent three men to look for him, but the wheel must have struck the poor fellow, as he fell over forward. We sailed around in a circle with the ship, after the boat returned, for an hour, but could not find him. « Sixth day—Another very fine day, but gotting very wart; all day with only shirt and pantson, and hot at that; thermometer 90 degrees in the shade, and without a cur- rent of air; one of our firemen died from the heat in the fireroom, and three more laid up. This evening wo pass the southeast end of Cuba; delightful evening, fine cool breeze and very comfortable. Seventh day—A little more sea, as we are entering the Caribbean Sea; at 12 M. we strike the southeast trade. winds; set all canvass and go along better; although the weather is warm, we have a fine breezo and much sea, which makes ita difficult matter to write; another fine evening, but many of the passengers again éea sick. Fighth day (Sunday)—This morning we should have been in Aspinwall had it not been for the accident; but ‘we are now going along finely, and at noon wo are within 400 miles of our port. We have the finest rooms in the ship, and have enjoyed the trip well. The only drawback has been our little mishap, but we have had good fare and every attention that the President of the United States could have had, and I be- lieve more. Many of the passengers are very rough, but the time, taking all things into consideration, has passed very pleasantly. I have busied myself in alternately reading, writing, talking and eating; this, with looking after the Jadics in our company, has kept me pretty busy, and the time has ed rapidly; but Inow begin to look forward to a change which will be very agreeable. The weather has been very warm the last three days, althongh we haye been blessed with cool nights. I fancy this day and to-morrow will be hot ones. Monday, 14th—10 P. M.—I have been as busy as a bee all day, assisting the pureer weighing the baggage. Each passenger is entitled to only fifty pounds; all over fifty ids a price is charged of ten cents a pound railroad re to cross the Jethmus. We collected, to-day, $1,600 for extrabaggage from the passengers, and a hard day's work we had: the trunks of over 500 passengers to weigh and check and collect the extra—commenced at nine o’clock and jurt finished. To-morrow we e: to land atten o’clock, and all are in arms to-night. ie weather is fine, Our Acapulco Correspondence. AcaPvtco, Mexico, Noy. 13, 1859. Search for the Missing Steamer Oortez— Intelligence from the Battle of San Blas—Eight Hundred Men Killed—Gen. Coronada at the Head of His Columns, dc. I sent a long lettor yesterday, by the Golden Age, which ! hope may prove acceptable. At the request of Mr. C. R. Payne, agent of Vanderbilt's line, Commodore Watkins, of the Golden Age, kindly volunteered to run one hundred miles out of his usual course to look for the missing stenmer Cortez. He also left a chart for the guidance of the captain of the Orizaba, which to-day; and Mr. C. B. Payne, the agent, bas ae bis yacht—the Van Wake—in another direction. I have just seen a gentleman from San Blas, who in- forms me that the losses on both sides in the late battle at San Blas were elght hundred men, Gen. Coronada fall ing at the head of his column, leaving Gen. Rujas in com- mand, who was also killed. San Blas was deserted. Our Granada Correspondence. Granava, Oct. 8, 1859. Pleasing Progress of Steam Navigation on the Coast— Chances of Ez-President Mora in Costa Rica—The Tran- sit Question in the Legislature—Reasons for Non-Ratifica- tion of the Body Grant—Political Plans of Martines— Ran Runnels and the Lamar Mission—Fate of the River Steamers—American Sdllers in Repute—Fine State of the San Juan River for Trade, kc. ‘Toe fine steamer Guatemala, Capt. Don, on her last trip up from Panama, made the passage in throo days to Real- ejo, © fact to be noted as creating a new era in steam navigation on this coast. ‘You will have beard ere this, from your correspondents on board the United States ship Cyane, of the revolution in Costa Rica, deposing Juan R. Mora & Co. Mora, the cx-President, it is eaid, has gone to New York to make arrangements te reinstate himself; but with whom it is not very clear. There may be some truth in this ru- mor, as I know positively that all the governments of the other States of Central America have refused, for the pre- sent, to recognise the provisional President of Costa Rica, Senor Montealegre. ‘The Transit arrangement with the Canal Company, as negotiated by General Jerez and John E. Body, was not ratifled by the Nicaraguan Congress at the late extraordi- nary session. The reason given by the government for this outrageous proceeding was that the contract was drawn up in terms in contravention of the decree declar- ing the transit free to all nations, and that a previous con- tract made with Belly was still extant. These are the osten- ticle reasons; but they are unblusbingly false. The inten- tion was to injure Jerez, not only with his party, but to attack any favorable impressions he may bave created im the United States. ‘The government of Gonorad Martinez are anxious to ob- tain the influewoe and good will of that of tho United States, and they no doubt believed the moet effectual mode to accomplish this was to crash out the preut leader of the opposition by a mean subierfuge. Mr. Cass ean now appreciate the faith to be placed ia thte legitimate party, when, to kain their ends, they are neady to joopar- dize the rempeot dime toa soveraign State. Jeren ‘cannot and will not forget this worse than insuit; and to make tho maatter worse, the government anticipated Mr. Belly complying with his contract by celebrating a contract wit Rpotbes. party. The opinion of a lawyer, published in your paper of the 15th of August, on this question, is most excellent and just, and it only remains for the United States mail to come along to settle this vexed question. Nicaragua will un- doubtedly protest. Let her protest. We have had humbu enough for the last two years; we want a change, an Mr. Case is the pergon who can do it if he will—easy’ mat. ter; can be arranged amicably or otherwise. The United States Consul at San Juan del Sur, Mr. Ran Runnels, understands ®his raoe, with their twists, tarne delays, deception, &o., better than any man we ever had in this country. He hus gainod their confidence. by his dtact. It is a pity our government did not conter on im powers to all existing disputes betwoen the two governments. Through him the United States govern- ment are in of all the correspondence between Sir William Ouseley and Senor Zeledon on the Musquito question; and should the Senate ever call for the corres: Ppondence when the Lamar-Zeledon treaty comes bofore that body for ratification, it will kick up an awful muss among the honorables. It will then be seen why General ‘Lamar did not succeed in his mission to this country. Tho pags chine 7 who writes you from Managua under date of 21 ey Jast, gives roliable information in regard to ‘Mosquito. Mr. Dimitry remains in Costa Rica, and will not proba. be Ne here until January, as | am informed. re is a young physician here Utes his profession with eminent success. A splendid gentleman, a good friend, he has gained the respect and affection of ali clases, both foreign and native. The numerous friends and ac- quaintances of Dr. J. M. Tilden, of Philadelphia, may wall be proud of him, Dr. Von Patten, of Washington city, is also among us, reaping a rich harvest of pesos. Thad the pleaaure of a call from that prince of gentle- men, Mr. Charles Carrol! Hicks, who informs me he goes to New York ly, Ad English mail of the 16th. His numerovg friends in New York will be glad to welcomo him home again, as his absence must have created a yoid in their rnidst not easily filled. The stoumer Cass-Yrisurri has been delivered to Capt, Asp ward, Now, %, 1860. ‘The Origaba arrived at Panama at four o'clock this moruing, wb 475 parseagers, who cromed the Ithmus aud arrived bere at two o'elank PM [have nothing te commnnioate ‘addition to my Lotter yy the Malte y eeterday. Peg tpt peter pect for gold, have arrived bere and ge to New Yorn™ Avortsion Nabobs in Grand Counctt, Clk BOOTON CORRREFONDRNGR. Bowron, Nov, 211 PM. Grand Remin ff Abolition Babets in Cambrilge—Phe Mansion ef Hom. J. M. 8. Williams AU in Glory PY toon Mundred Invtations—A Grand Digtay,allin Honor of Senate Wiluon— Query, Summer? — Aeythingto de with Old Brown, on the Previdential Contes of 1860 Yor some time past the upper erast aboliuon circles hereabouts have been more or low agitated in Conse Nee Of a contemplated grand display at the private maasion of aa abolition nabob in Cambridge, parporung to be iu be bor of Senator Wilsop, prior to bis departure Cor Washing ton to attend to his official duties Many wnpponed that the object was not truly promulgated, and that the real inteation was to gather all the absiition tribes together, cepecially the chiefs thereof, in order (hat Senator Sum - ner, who bas just returned from Europe with vory exalted otions concerning bis Imperial Highness Napoleon IIL, might be welcomed with our general sataaos—or, ia othor and more familiag words, 9 “‘sthent Josb!'* Others, again, pat their Angers knowingly to their nesos, and with 9 mysterious wink of the right eye, anda wrig- gle of the muscles of the right.check, whispered solemnly , “Thave it!’ “Baht “Yeu” “Hobe at iw all about —* What?’ © Brown! “John Browne “Yes, even Ossawatomie Brown. You kuow Brown i« to be bung?” “Yes.” “Well, this convocation of the tribes f Sambo takes place about the same the very day old Brown will swing. Rell be aes calied w gether by no notices, like Garrison s, in the public news. Papers, but by secret tissives. The cream of the party will be there; and, mark iny word, mysterious stranger, the devil only batches evil out of such & west." ‘There were, furthermore, others in and around owe who surmised that the whole thing wats plan to get tw. gother the leaders of the party and arraage the Presiden tal programme for 1860. Wut what it was all about will prcoently appear, fume two days ago the invitations were sent ont The following is u copy of one of the ecards, which were abe gently engraved, aud got up regardices of expense, Om pressly for the ovcasion:— POLLEO LOGOUT OCIEELTOLOLEDELPLOLELE EDIE EE LODE DE g Mr. J. 8. M. Willuuns requests the pleasure of company, on Tuesday evening, Noy. 29, at 8 o'clock, to meet Hon. Henry Wilson. j Main street, Cambridge. LODCON DIODE DELI DEDEODTE BT OE bebettee ‘The mansion of Mr. Williams is one of the most and elegant in the city of Cambridge, The are tasteful and recherché. It te within a pebbie’s of the royal residence of the rich Mr. Livermore, the father-in-law of Hon, Anson Loving gry which is thougtt Dy the latter to be a better place for a’ permanent ree depce than even the famous C#ftou House, on the Canada shore. Mr. Williams is as rich as any twe respectable men ought to be, most of his wealth cy lucky speculations in the California trade. be actually overfiowing with cash; ana p- | an viduai of the stub and twist temperance he spend his money foolishly for rum and the wicked, but applies hit surpins funds cent amusements uz the abolitionists are of, is a man who thinks it a crime to drink a glass of ale, and has £0 declared it from his place in the So great is hir partiality for water, be sumed the whole responsibility and expense of the Fresh Pond water into the city of not liquor been fold in the &, of that partaking of a glass of milk ch Se ee rumify the whos body of water. now some of his neighbors assert he sends them into the country, selecting the most remote point from a liquor selling hotel, to procare water for - tiops and family use. it this can Bearcely But notwithstanding his abborrence of liquor in be Madar ged is at rete Sauer br He fellow-men, especially the niggers, an repeated tots in Hehait Obie beoolared brethren. bave'wen tor tas namo a place in the black book of golden traly a “white man with a black heart.” Bearer all think 80, and act accordingly. Mr. Wi Cambridge, politically, between his upper and thumb nails, and all he to do is to crack create a sengation among the graybeards. was hie triumph—his glory! And now let we shall see ! t =< POSTSCRIPT. Bostox, Nov. 29, 1859. Mr. Williams’ mansion ts crowded with guests. At least two thousand persons are present, including Sona. tors Henry Wilson and Chas, Sumner; Anson Burlingame Carl Schurz, of Wisconsin; Postmaster Capen, of Bos- ton; Secretary of State Warner, President Phelps of the State Senate, and many members of the Senate, together lee; also President Walker and 7 itington and Bowen, of Harvard; ox-J Aldermen and Councilmen of Boston and Ca profusion, Rembrandt Veale, ex-Governors Kent, of and Wasturo, of sells, and olergymen im quantity. Sumner was received with great enthasiagam. Elwur hearty stack on ite | fits his; his hat and coat and departed when rable colored preacher Grimes monies of reception. Governor although ‘some of his aids were. It was altogether @ cess, slightly homogeneous, but Not ‘was said about Old Brown. The re Makes the third levee of prominent repul cans within a few evenings. The first was at the French saloon, Winter place, where Gov. Banks, Judge Russell, Attorney General Phillips and other i it Senator cans attended. Last ni tained ata banquet in the Revere House. Ex-Governor Wasbburne, of Maine, and others were present. Sumner said he had left the country at the time of the perpetra- tion of the Kansas crime, and had returned in time to gee the fruits of it—Harper’s Ferry. i & i ae i i ———_____ Police Intelligence. Paseinc Counterrat Moxgy.—William Whalen was brought before Just’ce Quackenbush, at the Jefferson Market Police Court, on a charge of passing counterfeit money. The accused, it is alleged, entered the store of Michael O'Hara, No. 607 Seventh avenue, and offered a counterfeit €1 bill on the Battenkill Bank, of Manchoster, Vermont, in payment for some drinks, Oe de" tected the counterfeit, and sending for policeman Fergu- son, had the prisoner arrested. On the floor near where Whalen stood when he was taken into custody was found a wallet, containing twenty-five of the counterfeits, which evidently had been placed thero by the prisoner for the purpose of ying the evidence of his guilt. " cused was locked up for examination, ball ode Larceny and Rxcevinc Srouen Goops,—Hugh Riley and three women, named Margaret Kelly, Ann.Burke and Margaret Kelly, were arrested on a charge of grand lar- ceny and receiving stolen goods. John C. Donnelly, the complainant, stated that the male prisoner gained access toaldesk in his; dwelling House, aad stole retire Gane in money., which he divided among the women in a few hours afterwards. Riley was committed for the larceny, while his female companions were held for receiving stolen goods. Cavour i ms Own Trar:—An artful dodger, named James Cullen, entered the apartment of Frederick Heydes at No. 47 avenne A, yesterday, and stole from a bureau drawer $108 worth of jewelry. The noise attracted the adtention of Mr. Heyde, and on entering the room he was ‘surprised to find Cullen sitting in a chair, ding to bo drunk. The intruder thought he could assume tho charactey of the inebriate to such perfection that all suspicion on the part of Heyde would be removed, but the pepe el tage cpl here tpbobens and, without paying any attention to the thief’s demand fora il, arrested. Justice Brennan com- mitted the prisoner for trial in default of $1,000 bail. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Tt would seem that my name has fallen into the public press, coupled with rather an unpleasant affair. To be brief, I would say, that all which bas been said of me has been false in substance. It is true that on Monday ove- ning, when leaving the car I met a man, (Mr. Ward,) who called himself a policeman, who, whether actuated by malice or irreligion, was at least most ungentlemanly for his profession. J was not in a cell nor was I under the in- fluence of liquor, as was atated. Should any wish to know my character, they have only to refer-to the public whom | 1 have served, and the Rey. Father Quarter, with whom I reside. Rob’? BYRNES. tee Railroad Accident. LOCOMOTIVE RUNNING THROUGH A HOUSE+ , Me., Nov. 26, 1869. Day before yesterday, as the train was proceeding from Baring to Calais, propelled by iwo engines (tho snow being from eight to twelve incliws deep), without a snow Plough, it ran off the track at this place, the foremost part of which run completely through the cornor of Mr. Sanborne’s carriage making shop, cutting away some ton or twelve fect of both angles on tee corner, and, sirango to say, took out an entire sash and frame of large glass withont breaking a single light. They had but just started from the depot here, and were going slow, x wise veues might have been more ‘ serious. ge. loose were knocked off, but no lives wore I cecapo and extremely slight damage undgr we circ: plances appear almogt miraculous,