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NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 18 excopt under the provisions of an appropriation bill. ‘Tho total revenue of tho Department will probably have fallen short of eight millions of dollars, 60 that there will eand thirteen mil- ions of dollars to be made up. For this sum cortifloates of indebtedness have been issued by tho Postmaster General to contractors and others who have performed De an actual deticit of betwoen tw postal service, and these certificates have been in the mar- Ket and havo gold as high as eighty. Congress will bo call- ea upon to redeem them, and probably to allow interest oo them; and it is said that a strong lobby power is being formed in Washington to pross tho question of interest. ‘This subject will be one of the earliest matters to engage ‘tho attention of Congress. THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE. ‘The abolition of the much abused franking privilege is & @ollateral, and by ne means unimportant, branch of the game subject. The Postmaster General has been colléct- ing statistics for months past in regard to tno revenue of which the Department is deprived by the use of the frank- ‘mg privilege, and will communicate the results to Oongrees. It will probably appear that the Department 4s deprivod of at least one-fourth of its legitimate revenues Dy the enormous abuse of this principle; while it 1s equal- Jy manifest that three-fourths of the public printing and ef the ‘speaking for Buncombe’? would be cut off if Se netors and members were only honest enough to pay ‘Meir own postage. The abolition of the privilege would gave the Treasuary at least five millions a year, In addition to the cconomy effected by this reform Con- gress ought also to abolish all free exchanges of newspa- pers, The pica of necessity formerly offered in defence ef this privilege no longer holds good, as the telegraph ‘ow supplies all the important matter which was to be gleaned from these exchanges. The newspaper business 3s like every other, and ought to be made to pay its own Postages. OCEAN MAIL STBAMBSHIPS. ‘Congress will be required to place our ocean mail steam- ship service on a much better footing than it now occu- pies, and the carlier it turns ite attention to that subject ‘the better for the honor and interests of the United States’ NEW STATES AND TERRITORIES. Both Kansas and Nebraska will probably apply for ad- mission into the Union as States. The people of the for- mer Territory have voted in favor of the State con- wtitation formed for them at Wyandot last wummer; and although the direction contained tm what is known as the English Compromise bill, in re- gard to having a census of the Territory taken, has not et been followed, an application for admission as a State ‘will certainly be made at the approaching session. Ex-Secretary Stanton, and several other prominent poli- ‘ticians of Kansas, have arrived in Washington. It is un- derstood that it is their intention to press upon Congress ‘the early consideration of the Wyandot constitution, with ‘a view to being at once admitted into the Union as a State. ‘They claim to havo @ population of 100,000 persons, and do not anticipate any difficulty in being admitted. This ‘will add one vote to the republicans in the House and two in the Senate—not sufficient to have any political effect in banging the complexion of parties in either house. The country is heartily sick of Kansas, with its “border ruf- Saniem”’ and “popular sovereignty’? humbug, and will be glad to let it sink into its proper insignificance. The people of Nebraska are also represented by poli- icians as being very anxious to have that Territory ad- mitted as a State, Tho Democratic Territorial Convention some months ago adopted the following resolution :— Resolved, That by virtue of the provisions of the treat; ef 1803 for the purchase of Louisiana, and by the provi- sions of the federal constitution, the “inhabitants” of this Territory have the right to demand admission mto the ‘Union, as of right, and we are in favor of such admission ‘asa sovereign State, with such boundaries as the people ‘may preacribe, ‘‘as soon as possible’—and we believe that time has now arrived. ‘The applications of both Territories will probably be fweated similarly: if the one is admitted, so will the other ‘be—although it isan admitted fact that neither of them possesses the requisite population. Utah may also apply for admission as a State, under the constitution formed ‘three or four years ago. ‘There are, besides, schemes for the organization of half 2 dozen new Territories—of Arizona, of Dacotah, of Jeffer- son, of Nevada, of Neosho, of Superior or Oatanagon, and of Southern California. Arizona is to be composed ofthe Gadsden Purchase and a slice of New Mexico, Da- eotah of the western section of Minnesota; Jefferson of the Pike’s Peak gold fields and adjacent country; Nevada of the southwest part of Utah; Neosho of the country lying south of Kansas and weet of Arkansas, and including the Jands of the Choctaws, Cherokees and other Indians; and Saperior of the great copper mining region between lakes Michigan and Superior. The House Committce on Ter- ritories reported at last session bills for the organization ofthe three first named Territories; but the House showed. ‘that it was heartily sick and tired of Territorial difficul- ‘es, and that it did not desire to create new ones. The ‘Dill to organize the Territory of Arizona was therefore laid on the table by a vote of 121 to 79; that for Dacotah by a vote of 187 to 62; and that for Jefferson with- out a division at all. Nevertheless, the settlers an these three Territories have gone through the forms of setting up governments for themselves, have elected Governors, Judges and Legislatures, and have sent dele- gates to Washington to attend to their interests. Arizona sends Lieutenant Mowry, and Dacotah J. P. Kidder. It ts therefore very likely that a strong effort will be maie at the approaching session to have regular Territorial gov- ‘ernments organized for all these Territories. OLD SOLDIERS’ PENSION BILL. It is not unlikely that the bill granting pensions to the officer and soldiers of the war with Great Britain of 1812, and to those engaged in Indian wars during that period, will be revived this session, notwithstand- img the decided go-by which the Senate gave % Jast session. The Tennessee members, and more especially Mr. Savage, were tbe chief managers ef the bill. But Mr. Savage has since been left at home by his constituent. The Commissioner of Pensions, ina statement to the Senate, gave the following estimate of the cost of such a measure. He estimated that there wero 23,092 surviving soldicre and 4,936 widows—in all, 28,628 persone, who would be entitled, under the bill, to pensions ef $96 per annum, making $2,748,288; that there were 24,871 surviving soldiers and 6,181 widowa—in all, 30,052 persons, who would be entitled to $75 per annum, making $2,253,000; and that there were 62,779 surviving soldiers and 13,079 widows—in all, 75,868 persons, who would be entitled to $50 per annum; making $3,792,000—the total of these three classes of pen. sions amounting to the annual sum of $8,795,088. To this ‘was to be added the amount of back pensions from the ‘4th of March, 1867—$15,591,404—and the additional pen- siong for those wounded in service, making the total cost for tho first year $29,316,960. The whole amount involv- ‘ed in the bill—averaging ten years asthe term of life of all its beneficiaries—was estimated at $103,342,234. Not- ‘withstanding these figures, the House passed the bil! on the 204 of December, by a vote of 180 to 74; but the Senate, afir listening to the statement of the Commissioner of Pensions, laid aside the bill and gave it no further conside- ration. Itmay be revived, but it docs not stand much chance of success. THE CLAYTON-BULWER TREATY. Senator Clingman, of North Carolina, endeavored, at the last two sessions, to have action taken in regard to ab- rogating certain stipulations of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, ‘and introduced resolutions declaring that that treaty con- tained stipulations that are in direct hostility to the che- rished policy and future welfare of the United States, that ‘taro calculated to operate adversely to the independent ac- Aion of this republic in the line of duty which it may be- ‘come imperative on it to adopt in regulating and controll- gng the affairs of the Central American States; and that, consequently, the abrogation of such treaty is demanded alike by the honor and interests of the Union. The Se- nate, on the 16th of December last, refused to conside: ‘these resolutions—the vote being 22 to 28. The matter was in fact postponed at the request of the President, who had been given to understand that Great Britain would arrange the pending difficulties with the Jocal governments, f0 as to obviate all complaints against the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, and that Sir Gore Ousoley had received instructions to that effect. Since then,however, 3% has transpired that England is playing a double game through Mr. Wyke, its agent in Guatemala, and there does ‘not appear to be mush hope that the question will be set- tied through any sense of decency or good faith on the part of the British government. THE RECIPROCITY TREATY. A movement is also in contemplation to have, tho reci- Yrocity treaty with Groat Britain abrogated, on the ground that the recent changos in the Canadian revenue Jawe render its operation one-sided and oppressive. ‘The Hon. Israe! T. Hatch, of Buffalo, has beon appoint- ed Commissioner by the President to examine into the practical working of the treaty on the frontier line. REMOVAL OF THE MORMONS. Th is saki that there i¢ also a scheme on foot to get rid of the Mormons, by inducing them to rewove to one of ‘the British islands in the Paoilic, which jt ie expected can ‘be procured for them. FRENCH SPOLIATIONS, The bill to provide for the ascertainment and satisfac- tion of claims of American citizens for French spoliations, ommitted prior to the 3let of July, 1801, was passed by the Senate last session, on the 10th of July, by a vote of 26 to 20. In the House it was referred to the Committee of the Wholo on the State of the Union—the Speaker having decided that ag it centemplated an appropriation (somo five million of dollars), the rales required that dis- Position to be made of it. It was #0 referred on the first of February; and that was the last of it—because jt could not be reached in the regular order of business, and the committee could not be discharged from it further consideration except by a vote of two to one. Its strength in the House was shown, however, by the vote on a motion to lay it on the table, which motion was negatived—yeas 75, nays 106. Its friends have strong hopes of succeeding in it this session. THE HOMESTEAD BILL, ‘The Senate retorted on the House for its action with re- gard to the French Spoliation bill, by a similar passing by of the Homestead bill (Grow’s), which passed the House by a vote of 120 to 76, but which was postponed indef- nitely in the Senate. Of course it will be up again at the approaching Congress. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. Among the miscellaneous matters undisposed of by Jns* Congress, and which will be brought before the next, are the following:— A bill for the sale of the Military Reservation at Rock Island, Mllinois, An adverse report thereon was made in the Senate. A bill to legalize the sale of Fort Dearborn, in the State of Ilinoig, sold in 1839. It passed the Seuate February 18, but the House took no action on it. Bill for the relief of the owners, officers and crew of the armed brig Gen. Armstrong. It passed the Senate Fob. 4, by a vote of 23 to 11. On the last day of the session a motion was made in the House to to take it from the Speaker’s table for the purpose of having it put upon its passage, but it failed to receive a two-third vote—the vote being 79 to 52. Bill to allow to Edw. K. Cooper and his assigns, being Citizens of the United States, the exclusive right of occu. pying the island or key of Nevassa, in the Caribbean sea, for the purpoee of obtaining and selling guano therefrom. In the Senate an adverse report was made thereon, Feb- ruary 18. Joint resolution to enable the Secretary of the Treasury to carry into eflect the provisions of the joint resolution of Congress, approved May 14, 1856, in regard to the statis- tics of the coastwise commerce of the United States be- tween the Atlantic and Pacific ports. Passed by the Sen- ate February 10, but no action taken by the House. Bill re-organizing the collection districts of the United States, and designating the ports of entry and delivo- ry of the same, and regulating the appointment and compensation of officers of the customs. It pro- pesed to reduce the expenditures of the government by nearly $600,000, and the number of officers engaged in the collection of revenue by nearly two thousand. It passed to its second reading in the Senate on the 6th of February, but progressed no farther. Bill to increase the pay of officers of the navy. This bil! was reported from the Senate Committee on Naval Affhirs on the 4th of January, anda motion to take it up for consideration on the 2d of February was lost by a vote of 20 to 33. Bill to increase the efficiency of the army and of the marine corps by retiring disabled or infirm officers. Re- ported from the Committee on Military Affairs on Dec. 22 in the Senate, and also a similar bill reported in the House Feb. 3. No further action taken. Bill to regulate the pay of officers in the army. The object of the bill was to commute the rations and al- Jowances of officers—the amount to be added to their pay. It passed the Senate Feb. 16, but the House took no ac tion on it, Bill to regulate the mileage of the members of the Se- nate and the House of Representatives. Introduced by Senator Wilson February 15, and referred to the Com- mittee on the Judiciary. An act donating public lands to the several States and Territories which may provide colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts. Passed by both houses and vetoed by the President on 26th February. On the question, ‘Will the House, on a reconsideration, pass the Dill??? the vote was, yeas 105, nays 96. So, two- thirds not voting in favor thereof, the bill was lost. Bill in addition to the acts which forbid the slave trade. Introduced by Senator Seward January 13, and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Reported back from that committee February 15, without any recommenda- tion in regard to it. No action taken. Joint resolution im relation to the printing of the Senate and House of Represcntatives. The object of this was to prevent the charge for double composition fore public documents ordered by both houses, and restricting the number of copies to 1,550. Passed by the Senate February 16; referred in the House to Committee on Printing, and no further action taken in rogard to it. Bill to authorize the removal of the offices belonging to the United States, and occupied in the collection of the revenue in connection with the Quarantine station in the port of New York. Paseed by the Senate, March 3. No action taken by the Houre, Bill to prescribe the time and manner of holding elec- tions for Senators of the United States. Reported by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary January 20; but no further action t:ken. Bill for the codification of the Revenue laws of the United States. Mr. John Cochrane, as Chair- man of the Committee on Commerce, prepared a well digested revision and codification of all the revenue laws of the United States, and endeav- ored to bave it passed last session; but the sub- jects were so numerous and diversified, and the time for the transaction of busines; so short, that members, finding they could not possibly mature and perfect the dill without neglecting the pressing business of the country, determined to get rid of the subject summarily. A motion to strike out the enacting clause of the bill was carried by a vote of 108 to 84. There is plenty of time to have the question settled at the approaching Congress; and Mr. Cochrane will doubtless press it on their atwen- “in to establish an Assay Office at St. Louis, inthe State of Missouri, Introduced by Senator Polk Jan. 18, and referred to the Committee on Finance. Introduced in Houee by Mr. Biair Jan. 7, and referred to the Committee of Ways and Means, No further action taken. Bill to increase the efficiency of the \ttorney Gencral’s office. Reaa and passed to a sccond reading in Senate, Feb. 14. Bill to authorize the sale and transfer of the govern- ment barracks at Savannab, Georgia. Passed by House Feb. 18. No action in Senate. Pilltorun, mark and establish the Western boundary of the State of Minnesota. Passed by Senate Feb. 26. No action in House. Bill to refund tothe State of Texas the moneys advanced by her for the support of certain volunteer troops called into service by General Persifer F. Smith and the Gover- nor of the State of Toxas, for the protection of the fronticr of eaid State against the Indians. Referred to Committee of the whole House Jan. 28. No further action. pill to provide for the examination and payment of cer- tain claims of citizens of Georgia and Alabama, on ac- count of losses sustained by depredations of the Creek Indians. ‘The appropriation was limited to $849,120. After full debate in the House, the enacting clause of the bill was stricken out by a vote of 98to 77. Bi! declaratory of the act for carrying into effect the ninth article of the treaty of 1819, between the United States and Spain. The object of this was to have interest paid to those who received compensation for damages in Florida, The bill was reported and placed on the Senate calendar, but no action was taken on it. Bill to pay to the State of Missouri the amount expended ‘by eaid State for repelling an invasion of the Osage In- dians, Introduced by Senator Green Feb. 12, and re- ferred to the Committee on Military Affairs. Besides these several claims arising out of Indian hosti- Lilies there is also to be settled by Congress what is known as the Washivgton and Oregon war debt, amounting to ix or eight millions of dollars. The charges are of the most extravagant description. ‘There are also several hundred private bills which Con- grees will be required to pass upon. Some of these claims have been existing for the last half century, and very few of them have any merit, DEATHS OF MEMBERS. There are some three or four deaths to be announced— among them that of Senator Broderick, of California, and of the Hon. William 0. Goode, of Virginia. THE NEXT PRESIDENCY. Much of the debates in both houses, at the coming ses- sion, will be devoted to the question of the next Presiden- ‘The national conventions of the various parties will be held in tho spring or summer; and after that any num- ver of epeeches will be made and circulated. In fact, it would not be much to say that one-half the specches to be dehvered at next eoseion will be directed to the question of the s*reeidency, OUR WASHINGTON CORRESPONDENCE. ‘Wasurvoton, Dec. 1, 1860. Members of Oongress Orowding in—2he Cauldron of Oor- ruption Budbling toa Boil—Appearance of the Outside Operators—Black Republican Candidates for the Clerk ship Already Bought Of'—Chances of the Opposition for the Speakership, dc. Members are crowding in. More than fifty have ar- rived within the ; ast thirty-six hours. The political caul- dron begins to boil apace, Already corruption bas oozed its vicious way to the top of the bubbles. Bargain and sale git in familiar juxtaposition with those of the black republican Ossawatomists who have as yet appeared upon the tapis. “Money” is the talizmanic word which opens their hearts, souls and—to a very slight degree—p kets, To tell you the whole truth, however, I can’t find it in me entirely to blame them. Such poor, dilapidated, seedy, used up, thoroughly gone-under specimens of “played out’? politicians as gome of them are, it has never before been my satisfaction to encounter. But speaking of the modus with which our black repub- Mcan members are working, 1 must just cite a little tale, well understood here to be true. Two of their hitherto prominent candidates for the Clerkship have already succumbed to the power of mammon—have been bought off by rival, and, perhaps, more sanguine republican can- didates. The terms are these:—They are to ro¢eive $5,000 each from the printer elect, providing always he is a black republican, and the successful aspirant to the office of Clerk is one of the three or more now talked of. Is not this a pretty pass? “To what base uses may we not return!” Ifsuch agents are used at this early stage—when wm best everything is speculative and intangible—let me ask what we may certainly expect in the event of the opposi ascend: House? And Ie i hore faviehog prospect. for the an ws republican in the in 1860? And as to the first Proposition, what really are the ces of the opposition forthe ip? one Sherman, of Ohio, in the van, can they induce a half dozen South Americans, to club with them?” Dare any six of these last, under any circumstances, with the them, dare ‘they coalesce with mists, and then return to their fireside? Certainly ,Ithink not. They must, then, look to the other ition—to the wing of the oot radical democratic y— for aid, And have not the treasonable doings at "Ss Ferry irretrievably lost to the suggesters of that mad and wicked scheme every sympathy which they seem toex- pect from the worshippers of Mr. Douglas? I cannot doubt it. And thus are the ition left to flounder in a sea of misfortunes, brought upon them by their own cri- minal folly. And hence, too, one may upon the elec- tion of a democratic Speaker as extremely likely. ‘Warursctor, Dec. 2, 1859. Republicans and their Congressional fortunes—The Speaker- ship Canvass—Alleged Democratic Purity of Action—Old Brown’s Treason and its Consequences—Humphrey Mar- shall’s Opposition to Republicanism—Chances of a Difi- cult Organization of the House. ‘St. Chrysostom used to say that the true Shakinah is man. Asa generality we won’t gainsay the dictum of an authority so high; but we shall say that here, at least, the ‘ark of the covenant,’’ the real light and visible glory, is indeed gold, Bargain and sale rule with such unyield- ing sway in some notable quarters that honesty is put to the blush. But in all this wanton riot in the foul atmos- phere of unscrupulousness, let us avow it with proud con” sciousness, that the name of no democrat honors the cor- ruption. Exalted high above all fear, by the knowledgeof a righteous cause, and, in the worst, secure of an ultimate triumph as honorable as it will be complete, they are re- solved, with one accord, manfully to work out the end. ‘What that end will be the voice of conjecture alone can say. On the one hand, the black republicans are confident of their power to draw with them a number of South Ame- rican amply sufficiont to throw the Speakership into their ranks. Then, again, the democrats are unanimous in the con- viction that no such coalition can or will be effected. Indeed, Messrs. Etheridge and Gilmer, of the Sout! Ameri- can opposition, and whose countenance and thorough sup- port the black republicans have learned to regard as a fixed certainty, have openly expressed their full determi- nation to 9} any candidate for the Speaker’s chair whom the Ossawatomiste may bring forward. ‘And here we remark the morale of the Harper's treason. While we may, with the Cabinet, implicitly be- lieve that there is now at work a subtle, but irresistible, influence to destroy the enlente cordiale which lately exist- ed between these two leagues of the opposition, we may scheme whi also perceive the cause in the perfil has r. is day consigned John Brown to an ignominious jeath. However much an unwise judgment may have led eome of the malcontents to verge in the wrong direction, yet has the awful gulf so recently opened to them caused all to hesitate in their career, and some, perhaps, to as- cend to the re-embrace of their old love—the resolute, the unswerving, the undaunted democracy; and, fore- most in this most laudable Cee fled the name of Hum- phrey Marshall, opposing, with bitter acrimony, evory republican suceess. In truth, everything indicates Mr. Marsball’s anxiety to enter the democratic ranks. ‘Thus yon have, accurately, the “truo bill.” What must follow, it is not hard to prognosticate. Concoding tothe South Americans all fairness of dealing, we may saiely infer that they will, with a certain unanimity, hold out ja the hope of ap ultimate friendly arrangement with one of the contending elements. Hence you readily perceive the impossibility of the House organizing for days, perhaps weeks. By the independent stand taken by the infantine wing of the anti Lecomptonists it will be seen that the republicans cannot count upon more than one hundred and ten votes at the first balloting for Speaker, Whether they can augment the number to the figure necessary for a cboice (119), aud how soon they can arrive at that desideratum, will materially depend upon the bulldog tenacity of ‘purpose of some and upon the virtue of others of the opposition. In any event, the present shape of things must change before the democrats can do anything more than make their wonted noble effort to triumph in a nobler cause. ‘The perplexing question will be transferred to the court of St. James and to the Cabinet at Washington for final and peaceful adjustment. Of course, Mr. Buchanan has no notion of yielding a point in dispute, but will maintain each of them witb an ability as fearless as it will be suc- veseful, Personal Intelligence. The Boston Gazette has brief but excellent sketches of the Massachusetts delegation in Congress, from which we jearn that nine of the number are natives of that State, one was born in New York, and one in Maine. Seven are members of the legal profession, three are. merchants, and one was a teacher. Only one (Mr. Adams) gradu at Harvard College: Messrs. Thayer and Train are graduates of Brown University, Mr. Eliot of Columbian College, D, Cz Mr. Rice of Union, Mr. Burlingame of Michigan, Mr. Gooch of Dartmouth, Mr. Delano, of Am- herst, and Mr. Dawes of Yale. In age, Mr. Adams is tho senior member of the delegation, and Mr. Burlingame is the youngest member. The ages are as follows:—Mr. Adaing, 52; Mr. Eliot, 51; Mr. Dawes, 43; Mr. Train, 42; Mr. Alley. 42; Mr. Buffington, 42; ‘Mr. Rice, 41; Mr. ‘Thayer, 40; Mr. Gooch, 39; Mr. Delano, 39; Mr. Bur- lingame, 37. Messrs. Alley and Buffington are of Quaker parentage; Messrs. Eliot and Adams were born in Boston; five of the delegation were born in the districts they re- present, and two others in adjoining counties. Nine of the number were members of the whig party, one (Mr. Gooch) was a democrat, and one (Mr. Alley) was a member of the free soil party. Allare now members of the republican party. ‘Two of them, Messrs. Adams and Dawes, have been editors of newspapers. ‘The wife of Governor Willard, of Indiana, a sister of J. ¥. Cook, now under sentence of death at Harper’s Ferry, is suffering much from her grief at the impending fate of that unfortunate man, David R. Floyd Jones, Secretary of State elect, is to re- ceive the honor ot a public entertainmegt in the village of Hempstead, L. I., on the 15th inst. Two breach of promise cases were tried at. Morris, Ot- sego county, N. Y., on the 0th inst. The first was that of Maria L. Van Buskirk, of Otsego, against A. T. Shymer, of Pennsylvania. No answer given to the complaint, an a verdict of $2,000 was rendered for the plaintiff. The second was that of Emily P. Matteson, of Pittsfield, against A. J. Gardner, formerly of New Lisbon. No answer, and plaintif’ was awarded $500 damages. Teave of abrence for sixty days, with permission to apply for an extension of four montba, bas been granted to Brevet Major W. H. Gordon, Captain 34 Infantry, De- partment of New Mexico. Governor Morgan bas appointed Allen D. Scott, of Elli- cottville, to be County Judge of Cattaraugus eounty, in place of Nelgon Cobb, who has removed from that county. Mayor Swann, of Baltimore, continues at his country seatin Virginia, where it is probable he will remain for another week or two, and then return to that city. City Politics. 10 THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. In to-day’s issue of the HkRarp, you mention, in your list of candidates for Councilmen for election in the Fifth Senatorial district, that my name is not in the Directory. Please look for Repper instead of ‘ r-’? By correct- ing the above you will oblige FREDRICK REPPER. December 4, 1850. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Io your issue of thie morning, among the list of candi- dates for the office of School Commissioner, you put me down ag a liquor dealer. In this you were misinformed, for my buginess is that of real estate broker. December 4, 1859. JOSEPH McGUIRE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Among the list of candidates in to-day’s paper, I find my name mentioned as a keeper of a policy office. is @ mistake; my busincss is that of a house ibe Dec. 8, 1869. EDW. L. MURPHY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. John Dixon, candidate for Schoo) Inspector in the Bighth ward, is a tailor, and not a liquor dealer. Dec. 4, 1869. Naval Intell Tho United States surveying steamer Vixen arrived here yesterday at noon, in forty hours from New York. The following is alist of her officors:—Lieut, Commanding— ‘Thos. 8. Phelps; Executive officer—J. B. Minor; Master Mates—Jobn W. Murdangh, Thos. W. Robbins, Lewis Ket- chum; Chief Surgeon—Edward L. Brady; Assistant Sur- geon—Rebert Farren; Physician—Chas. FB. Torry. The ‘Vixen will stop a few days at Norfolk om ber way to the Gult.—Norfoik Herald, Dec. 2, . eat 59.—TRIPLE SHEET. 3 ‘The December Term of the Law Courts. ‘The Courts will be opened this morning for the business of the December term; yet Iitle more than the calling of Jurors will be done until after tho election, except, per- ‘haps, the trial of some short causes, The Supreme Court, general term, at present in session, Will bave a considerable number of devisions to render this onth on arguments now being heard. Tho Supreme Court, Circuit; the Superior Court, the Common Pieas and the Marine Court will each have two branches for jury trials this month, and one Judge presiding at special term of Chambers, ‘The Court of Oyer and Termiper will be opened this morning for the disposal of a very heavy criminal calendar, there being no less than eight indictments for murder and one for feloniously stabbing with a knife, They ave « follows:— Andrew J. alias Cockroach, on the iy tet intrnd sit Tow at @ saloon in Fulton street, near Wea? stro. which Cosgrove was stabbed in the abdomen. er parties are indicted for the same homicide, but are not yet amenable. McCarty is Councilman from the First distr'c:, a1 1 is a candidate for re-election. ‘William Jones and Patrick Farrell, for the murder of ‘an unknown man in the Sixth ward on the 20th of Sep. tember last. John Crumming, for a felonious assault on Dennis Mc. Henry of the First ward, on the 10th of October, by yt Bbay, foe ihe murder of Job Leary, imer 484 of November lsh? om John Riley, for the 1 of Phil be, in Jul last, in tho Frenty ar weed. a ape Oa iad Zilken, Willard P, Maynard, for the murder of John N. on the 11th of October, in the First ward. Jobn McCue, for the murder of Samuel Reeves, of the Firat ward, on ‘the 17th of October, by stabbing him with pereares Sheridon, for the murder of Michael Ganley, by stabbing him in the left breast with a knife, in Septem- ‘ber Jast, in the First ward. Robt. C. Macdonald, for the murder of Virginia Stew- ‘art, by shooting her, at the corner of Broadway and Ca- nal street, in July last. ‘This case will not be tried until the April term, as commissions have been issued to Cali- fornia and other States. Stafford, for a felonious assault with a knife on Mary Welch, in the First ward, in October last. Jt will be observed that the First ward bears the palm in the foregoing calendar of crime. Several other indict- ments have been found by the Grand Jury, but as the parties are not yet in custody the names cannot be made public, ‘To-morrow, the first Tuesday in the montn, is the usual time for opening the United States District Court, but as it is cloction day the court will be opened pro forma and ad- journed over till Wednesday morning. There are three suspected slave vessels to be tried this term—the Ar- dennes, the Emily and the J. P. Hooper—the two former for being fitted out for the slave trade, the latter for hay- ing transported a cargo of slaves. The December term of the General Sessions opens this morning, Recorder Barnard pregiding; but in consequence of the excitement existing in the community in reference to the election, very little business will be transacted. ‘The calendar consists of the ordinary cases of grand lar- ceny, burglary and felonious assaults. CALENDAR FOR THIS DAY. Svpreux Covrt.—Part 1—Nos. 9, 2067 to 2077, 2409, 2428, 1881, 2111, 2431, 6069, 2087, 2281," 171, 2301, 2425, 2361, 1089, 2885, 1925, 2838. Part 2—Nos. 2730, 2840, 2103, 2456, 2576, 2640, 2644, 2648, 2426, 2154, 2430, 1830, 2152, 2666, goto, 2x84, 2600, 2728, 2786, Special term— Scrxmior Cover—Part 1—Nos. 519, 431, 463, 663, 697, 699, 715, 623, 635, 677, 681, 701, 711,713, 714. Part 2— Nos. 566, 478, 448, '498,” 568, 452, 368, 369, 2, 446, 574, 578, 580, 590, 692, 694, Common Przas.—Part 1—Nes. 1175, 1070, 1484, 1486, 1438, 697, 1465, 1466, 1468, 1469, 1471, 1472, 1305, 1148, 1269. Part 2—Nos. 1072, 162, 1490, 1491, 1492, 109, 691, 305, 144, 889, 1195, 1200, 1210, 1235, 1456. Installation ofa New Clergyman. A new clergyman, Rev. L. Down, was tnstallea last evening over the Northwest Presbyterian church in Fif- lieth street, near Eighth avenue. There was a good attendance, and the exercises were highly interesting. After the usual preliminary exercises of prayer and singing, Rev. Dr. Waxrer Crark preached the installation sermon, taking as his text Collosiane 1, c. 28: “Whom we preach, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect Christ Jesur.”” The preacher gave his views of what stituted a good Slerayrase. To be a good and efficient shee and of the }, he said, required abilities of a gh order, one Ww! ew how to grapple with error and ‘esent Olear and definite ideas of faith and Christianity. minister's mission was the noblest on earth. He: earnest devotion to the duties of his fession upon the new minister, end showed how he might make his mission not only noble but Godlike, divine. He portrayed difficulties that beget the minister in his arduous task, and enforced a bold meeting of these difficulties, a steadfastness of purpose and a pious zeal that was sure to carry with it the be eves results—the conversion of souls and building up of Christ’s kingdom on earth. Following the sermon, Rev. Dr. Joseph C Styles do- livered the charge. It was replete with impressive in- structions, and unfolded the epiritual wants of those en tering the ministerial protession. Remarks appropriate to the occasion ensued by Rev. Dr. David B. Coe and Rev. Dr. Crittenden; the latter at the close of bis remarks, putting the constitutional questions. Singing and benediction by the newly installed clergy- man terminated the exercises. Police Intelligence. Uncratnrut Creatores.—Martha Irwin and Della Jack- fon were taken into custody by policeman Bulmer, of the Fifth precinct, on a charge of stealing $111 from a re- turned Californian named Francis'H. Cornish, under the fol- lowing circumstances :—The prisoners met the complainant in Broadway and represented that they were living in great poverty, and were the support of a widowed mother. fouched by their tale of misfortune, the Cali- fornian consented to visit the girls at their residence in Leonard, near Church street, and_on his arriva! there, he freely distributed money among the different members of the family. Not satistled, however, with the generosity of the stranger, the young’ ladies coveted his purse, con- taining the above amount in gold, and before he rose to take his leave, they abstracted’ the money from his ket. The prisoners were taken to the station house and searched, but no trace of the missing funds conld be discovered. Subsequently, however, Miss Martha dropped $41 in gold coin from a secret pocket in her dress, which was recovered by the officer, Alderman Smith com- mitted the prisoners for trial. Row AMONG The Fancy.—The hobitués of Delmonivo’s sa- loon in Broadway wero thrown into an unusual state of excitement on Saturday afternoon, by a passage at arms between Jobnny Lyng and Andrew Hines, alias Figzy, two of the most distigguished members of the “fancy.” ‘Theee wortbies, it appears, quarreiled over gome old diffi- culty, when Lyng drew a revolver from his coat pocket and threatened to blow Hines’ brains out. Several per- sors, who were averse to biood, brains and the smell of “villanous saltpetre,” interfered at the opportune mo- ment, or else there might bave been a second edition of the Stanwix Hall tragedy. Mr. Lyng was subsequently arrested for using threatening language, and held to bail to keep the peace. CarTcre OF ALIEGED Snorurrers.—Jame? Welsh and Daniel Kelly entered the clothing store of W. J. David- gon, No. 229 Broadway, on day afternoon, under pretence of making seme purchases. While Welsh was trying on a coat, his accomplice was stowing away a number of silk vests under his raglan. Luckily Mr. Da- vidson caught a gimpse of what was going on, and calling upon-his porter, who was close at hand, he had both of the enstomers arrested. The prisopers were conveyed to the Tombs by policemen Dazet and Milix, of the Fifth precinct, and committed for examination, The stolen property, which was volued at $53, was recovered. TAKEN IN AND Doxe Foi.—David Still, of Bennington, Vt., was decoyed into a Jow den in Greenwich street, on Satur- day night, and robbed of $200, Subsequently, a woman named Bridget McGuire was arrested on suspicion of hav- ing been implicated in the theft, and on boing confronted with the countryman, she was identified as being the per- son who picked complainant's pocket. In the possession of the accused were found two $2 bills, which are sup- posed to bave been a part of the stolen money, Alderman Smith committed the accused for examination. StanmxG Ayrray on Smrnoarp.—James McCann and John Lewis, two sailors on board the ship Empire, now lying in the Fast river, became involved in a fight on Sa- turday night, when McCann, it is alleged, drew a knito and stabbed his adversary in no less than five different places. The Harbor police, hearing of the aflray, hastened on board and arrested the perpetrator of the assault. Al- derman Smith committed the prisoner for trial. Lewis was also brought ashore and lodged in the House of De- tention, in White street. His wounds are not considered dangerous. ‘Williamsburg City News. Fatat Accipent.—Coroner Snell helé an inquest on Satur day evening, on the body of William Dermidy, who frac- tured his neck by falling down stairs at his residence in North Sixth street, near Sixth street, E. D. He retired to bed early Friday night, and soon after his wife went out, leaving him alone, When she returned, he was found at the bottom of a flight of stairs, having fallen the entire length. Tt is supposed that he attempted to descend and missed his step. Inquret.—An inquest was held by Coroner Snell, Satur. day, on the body of a child, which was found ina lot near the foot of South Seventh street, E. D. The Million Muskets Subscriptions. The committee for the Garibaldi fund beg to inform the ublic that besides the gentlemen heretgfore advertised, ir. D. H. Clark, of the Everett House; Mr. Hiram Cran- ston, on the New York Hotel; Messrs. Treadwell & Whitcomb, of the St, Nicholas Hotel; Mr. Shepard Knapp, President of the Mechanics’ Bank, and Mr. Luigi Antona roti, of No, 89 Greenwich street, have also kindly consent. ed to take charge of subscription books. ‘The best oil portrait of Gen. Garibaldi, painted and pre- sented to the committee by Mr. Giuseppe Gerosa, to be dispored of by Jot among the subscribers, can be seen at the Merchanis’ Exchange of this city. Avezzana, Presideng; Dr. Minolli, P. Piatti, M. Pa- Moe GB. Sanguinetti, J. olfo, R. Amaran!, Secre rice, Operatic and Dramatic Matters. The Opera season, which closed on Saturday, ha’ a) ready been reviewed at length, and we have only to add to our previous remarks, thatthe Adelina Patti matinée on Saturday was a most graceful tribute to the fair prima donna. The crinoline section of humanity turned out in greater force than over before, the audience numbering over three thousand jersons, Some real Cashmeres an¢ costly Valenciennes visited the amphitheatre for the first time, and the house, filled to the dome with ladies and ch dren, presented a display of beauty such as could not be watched anywhere else in the world. Miss Patti sang the “Sopnambula” magnificently, and obtained the un- usual honor of the unanimous commendation of all the ladies present. Tle Opera opens at Philadelphia to-night, with Gazzani- ga, Brignoli and Amodio in the ‘Poliuto.” Miss Patti will make ber début in “Lucia,” on Thursd: It is a little an- noying that we should lose the Opera just as it is gaining ground with the public, and when there would certainly Yea furere, But our logs is Philadelphia’s gain. Tho Academy of Music will be occupied for the next two weeks for the Fair of the Sisters of Mercy. On the 20th the grand Masonic ball will take place, Among the musical entertainments of the city the Dray- ton Porlor Operas deserve special attention. Mr. and Mrs. Drayton will bring out to-night a new version of the “Sonrambula,”” retaining all the gems of that delicious opera. Mr. Sam. Cowell's entertainments are continued at the French theatre on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week, Mr. Cowell has placed himself on the very beet terms with the public. He acts ‘his songs with a degree of audacity that is exceedingly refreshing. Mr. Cowell’s success seems to be a fact accomplished. The theatres have not given us anything new lately, but they ;romise to make up for their lack of activity between this time and Christmas. At the Win- ter Garden Mr. Bourcicault’s new piece, ‘The Octoroon,”’ is announced for thisevening. The adver- tisement, headed with a line from Virgil, the English of which is, ‘I know no difference between Trojan and ‘Tyrian,” fives full particulars of the argument of the play. ‘The cast includes the names of all the artists In the theatre, and of Mr. G. W. Jamieson, whose connection with the Forrest divorce case will be remembered. It is stated in certain quarters that the friends of Mr. Forrest have determined that Mr. Jamieson shall not appear on the New York boards. Nous verrons. ‘The entertainments offered by the other theatres may ‘be summed up briefly as follows:—At Laura Keene’s “The Wife’s Secret” begins its fifth and last week. ‘The Bon- nie Fish Wife’’ will be the afterpiece. At Wallacks thea- tre two pleasant comedies—The Soldier’s Daughter” and ‘‘Americans in Paris’’—are announced. At Niblo’s Garden Miss Matilda Heron and Mr. Eddy will play in Maturin’s romantic play, “Bertram.” This is Mr. Eddy’s first night after four months’ absence from the stage. At the New Bowery theatre Mr Neafie, who has been play- ing to crowded houses, has been re-engaged. He acts to-night in “Faust,” and ‘Handsome Jack,’’ will be added to the bill. At the Bow- ery theatre two popular dramas—“Maggie, the Child of Charity,” and the ‘Doom of Deville ’—are an- nounced. At Barnum’s Museum, a new version of the “Doom of Deville ’—will be given this afternoon and evening. The colored Opera companies—Wood's, Bry- ants’ and Geo. Christy’s—keep up a steady fire of novelties, and draw good houses, as usual. At the Stadt theatre to- night, Mr. Hoym will make his rentrée in “ Die Rauber,” tragedy by Schiller. The French company give, on to- morrow night, the excellent drama, “ La Closérie des Ge- nets,’’ for the benefit of the jeune preméere, Mr. Mannstein. Concenrs, &c.—A complimentary soirée will be given to Miss Fanny Winship at the Cooper Institute to-morrow. Mr. Winship will recite several popular selections, and will have the assistance of several artists of good repute. ‘The Brooklyn people will have an opportunity to assist this week at the levees of Miss Dollic Dutton, nine yoarsold, twenty-six inches high, weight thirteen pounds, and sings eleven songs. Without doubt Miss Dutton is the smallest pattern of a prima donna inexistonoc. The Brooklyn Phil- harmonic Society have engaged as soloists for their next concert (December 10) Madame Johannsen, soprano; Signor P. Centemeri, baritone, of the La Scala, Milan, and Mr. Louis Schreiber, cornet a piston. Tamarnes Exskwuxrs.—Mr. Burton will commence an engagement at Toronto, C. W., thisevening. Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams are playing at the Walnut street theatre, Philadelphia, and the house is nightly crowded. ‘The German company from the Stadt theatre, New York, gave the “Magic Flute” atthe Academy. The Philadelphia Press says that the gisters Heron have been engaged by Maretzek for Havana. That is a slight mistake. They are engaged to sing in Spanish opera at one of the other theatres. At the Boston theatre the Ravels have been doing a great business, and have played several times before as many as 3,300 persons. They will return to New York next week, and play during the Christmas holidays at Niblo’s Garden, where they will produce a new pantomime. At Cincinnati Mr. J. B. Roberts is playing at the Nation- al, Mr. and Miss Richings at Wood's, and ‘‘Dot,” with Mr. and Mrs. Conway, Davidge and others, is running at Pike’s Opera House. Mrs. John Wood plays at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia, this week, and brings out a new piece. Miss Maggie Mitchell has concluded a very successful engagement at Boston. Our London correspondent (Noy. 11) says:—Iam very happy to record a genuine success at the New Adelphi last evening, principally owing to the perfect acting of Mr. Benjamin Webster; for the drama, “the Dead Heart,” is an omnium gatherum of many Porte St. Martin, Ambigu and Gaicté productions. [It is said this piece is to be done at Laura Keene's theatre, New York.) The St. James theatre is doing well, an almost impossible fact, seeing the fearful. flascos of many previous managements. Here la belle Lydia Thompson acts and dances, «+ a merveille."’ The Princesses has had s ron of “ beggarly account of empty Doxes’’ since the present lessceship. Provincial news theatrical booms forth of the successes of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kean. At Portemouth, last week, the receipts were about £160 nightly, and these two stars take halt. Meeting of the Swiss Benevolent Society. The above named society held on Saturday last its an- nual meeting at Delmonico’s. About one hundred of its members were precent. The President, Mr. Ph. Wagucux, after calling the meeting to order, stated that they had met to hear the report of their committee on the finances of the society. It appears, from the administrative retarn, that by the subscription of the members the donation of the cantonal governments and some other sources, the receipts during the year ending on the 15th of November last amounted to $2,230 87, and the disbursements $2,285 45. The balance on hand is $3,617 80. No re- marks being offered the President introduced Mr. de Luze, who stated that purguant to an invitation of the German Benevolent Society and the St. George’s Club, he joined the delegates of those societies who assembled at the Cooper Institute to diseuss the best means to prevent frauds pen emigrants who land in New York. As yet no definite measuree had becn taken, but another meeting of delegates is to take place in a few days, and it is theretore to be desired that the meet ‘f sbonld elect three delegates and clothe them with full power to co operate with the delegates of the other be- pevolent societies. This, motion was carried, and Messrs. De Luze, Zollinger and L. Decoppet were appointed delegates. Me. Wacxeex, in the name of the Retiring Committeo, cffered a list of candidates for the organization of the new committee. The following gentlemen were unavimously ‘elected:— Messrs. Ad. Rusch, President; L. P. De Luze, Vice Presi- dent; Ed. Perret, Secretary; L. rian, P. Decoppet, Emeriling, A. Bishoff, Members of the Board. ‘On motion of the Prestpent, it was decided that the thanks of the society should be offered to— 1, The members of the Swiss Club, of Brooklyn, for their donations of $19 36. 2. To Dr.{Kemmerer, for the good care he has taken of the Swiss indigents. ‘To the members of the Board for the services they have rendered to the society. 4. To Mr. H. Meyer, the Assistant Secretary, for his zeal in the discharge of bis duties. 5, To Mr. Laurent Delmonico for his kindness in placing his roomis at the disposal of the society. This closed the busines of the meeting, and the com- pany withdrew to another parlor to e of a splendid danqnet, such” as Delmonico, with his staff. knows how to prepare for such occasions. ‘The table was set in the most recherche style; hand- some pieces of besten adorned with the Helve- ho ee and - allegorical figures, were disposed at in- rvals upon Prayer was offered by Reverend Mr. Dubois, and after full justice had been done to the excellent catables before them the company jed with the following toasts, pe drunk with — and responded to in rt but appropriate remarks:— ‘Honorable President—Our ‘The United coe and their Mee ost wishes are for jis ever increasing prosperity. To the Swiss Confederation and its Magistrates—May God continue to watch over our beautiful fatherland and protect it as He has done until now in 80 evident a man- ber. a mevolent Society—To its prosperity, ‘in yueere RE ug hope that every year the e supporters of that benevolent institu- tom wil sevetaas ‘as woll as the friends who shall partici- pate at the feast we celebrate to-day. ‘Let us not forget the ladies; if their presence does not adorn our feast our thoughts are with them, To our wives and sweethearts: let us drink their healths. ‘This clozed the regular toasts, which wore followed by many volunteer ones by Mossrs. De Luze, Paillard, Mniret, ‘an also by several patriotic songs, and the company sepa- rated ata late hour, well pleased with each other and the rest of mankind. City Intelligence, Great Fam av THE ACADEMY oy Momo yor Tax Sirens oF Mxxcy.—The fair for the benefit of the Institution of Mercy, corner of Houston and Mulberry streets, com- ‘mences this morning at the Academy of Music, and will a isa volume, bound in the most le of taining tho: autographs of many of tho and dis- ished men of this and previous centu whose ‘phe are worth preserving. Then there is & most valuable manuscript copy of the Bible, two centuries before the art of print was di Is serving charity. The Academy will during the day, and Dodworth’s Tend bas been for the whole time from the ‘tie 16th. “The fair to be @ complete success. A Cup Burwxp 10 Dearu.—Emma ©, Jones, about four years old, residing at No. 93 East Thirty-secon® street, was burned to death, on Saturday clothes fire at the stove, during the temporary absence of her grandmother from the room. "Goronee Schirmer Bait or teat topes ed of deceased yes- ler terday, when the re od & with ihe above ead Tax New Hamramime Murtary.—Gen. Stark, of New Hampebiro, is in this city, for the purpose of examining the uniforms of our different cavalry. companies, with reference to the adoption of the style deemed most suit- able for the arene of Governor’s Horse Guards in that State. Gen. Stark has been the recipient of many acts ot hospitality from our military officials. New York TyrocRarwcat Umon, No. 6.—At a meeting of the above society, held on Saturday evening, December 3, at No. 163 Bowery, the following named gentlemen were elected officers for :—Presid: Hi Browus Viee Preutent sea Bae ocean mare. i tary—R. D. Dack; ing Secretary WE Finch; Financial Secretary—G. A. Ooiburn; Treagurer—S. Sloan; Fund Trustee—C. B. Smith; Janitor :. ig . ; Janitor—C. W. Colburn; Basi- ness . Drake, =aabvn Axomzr Fireman Desp.—James E. Morgan, the in- surance patrolman who was injured by being run over by Engine Company No. 38, while proceeding to the fire im Trinity place on Monday last, died yesterday at the New York Hospital. His death was an attack of phemia, or cbillg, ab matter that should have of his two fingers Lopes back into his system. The deceased was ‘a member of Manbattan Engine: No. 8, and leaves 8 wife and two children. Ay Escarep BurcLar Arrestep.—Captain Dowling and officer Jourdan, of the Sixth ward police, succeeded im arresting @ man named James Brennan, alias Curry, who, about four years escaped from Kings count Brooklyn, where Be ess Gonads otal See: burglary. The latter was sent for fifteen years to the State prison. Brennan will be taken back for trial. Domestic News Items. Rarroap Caxs Levixp ON.—The included in this mortgage. Tar Last Sreawzr.—The steamer Maple that the cars and engines are real estate, and Lea, Rochester Union of the 25th inst. , is expected to u fe i evening for the Canada ports for the last time this season. She will return here and lay up. Busincas is pretty much at end. ‘The weather is Dieak and cold, wind south- east and blowing pretee hard. ‘While the wind in that direction the 6 will not be likely to she could not get into the north shore ports. Tea axp Dvcxs oy Tax Coxyacnicut.—On Tuesday morn- ing the river between Newbury and Bradford, Vt., was covered with thin ice. Wild ducks are abundant. Kaxxrine THANKSGIVING.—The lature of Massachu- setts could not get a quorum on lay in either House. Orrratioss or THE UxpeRGRounD RartRoap.—Five fugi- tive slaves arrived at Greenfield from Springfield, Mass., on Thanksgiving Day. The consisted of a mother, about forty years of age, three children from three tocight years, and the mother’s brother, seventeen or eighteen Years of age. The party escaped from a plantation near Richmond, about two months ago. Casvatry.—The Chambers (Ala. A. Dowdell, of that county, had teen bales of cotton consumed by fire on Two little negroes who were in the lint room at and where the fire originated, IN aeogmyys Some. bey es business in Georgia in some other States. Governor of that State, in his recent message, recom- Poecian bagel ypacber peeing cay waar end that the suspense! specie payment by any be deemed conclusive evidence of fraud President and directors, and punish bank for it by imprisonment in the penitentiary, without permitting them to show that it was not a fraud. Ax ELoremEst yrom Boonvittx.—Mr. Francis Drake, a painter of some pretensions, and Miss Martha Goode- nough, alias Lee,a maid of winning ways and enticing manners, left town in company on Friday last, since which time nothing has been learned of their respecti quafters by the anxious onesat home. This Drake leaves his former mate and five little ducks bebind. Miss is the proud mother of a little “ >? that num- bers some seven months only, but whiah has been kindly cared for by the grandmother. A New Post Orrics.—A Post Office has been established at Scaresdale, Westchester county, N. Y. VOLUNTEERING IN Virorxia.—One result, says the Wash- ington Star, of the “irrepressible conflict,” as initiated by Brown, is likely to be the speedy, and efficient re- organization of the Virginia militia system. At the date of Browu’s raid there were but two volunteer companies in Virginia in the immediate vicinity of Ws n—the Mount Vernon Guard and Riflemen, of Alexandria. Since Brown’s raid there have been formed six such companies in Loudoun Cet two more—the Artillery and Home Guard—in Alexandria, three in Prince William, three in Fauquier, two tn Culpeper, and three in Orange. Those en- rolling themselves in companies sre the most sub- stantial citizens of their respective counties, of all ages capable of performing efficient military duties. THREE CHuLDREN BURNED To DeaTH IN GREENFIRED, Mass. — On the 25th ult. the wife of Patrick in Greenfiel Mags, , locked her three little daughters in while she went out. Upon her return she found that the house was on fire. She immediately entered, and, grasping one of the children, attempted to escape by a window. window fell upon her shoulders, and then she raised an alarm which attracted the attention of some men at work a few rods off. They bad not discovered the fire, but rushed to the aid of the Woman, and rescued her, and brought out the bodies of the three children. Mary, tive years of age, and Margaret, one year and seven months, died of suffoca- tion. Sarah, four years old, was burned from head to foot, her flesh being roasted. di HaneinG ny Wnorrsarz —At the recentterm of the Bo- livar county (Miss.) court, four men were sentenced to be hung on Friday, the 9th of December—Samuel Moore, for tbe murder of D. C. Danbar,on a steamboat; John and Joe, slaves, for the murder of Joseph Cleary; and George, a slave, for poieoning. Ax Usproritante Voract.—The schooner L. Waterbu™ ry, Capt. &. A. Swinnerton, of New York (says the Rich mond Enquirer of the 30th ult.) last. July violated the in- spection laws of Virginia and escaped, doubtless believing inspection laws were the greatest of humbugs. She re- turned to our port last week, when that ever vigilant Yankee hunter, W. H. Parker, Chief Inspector, pounced upon the L. Waterbury, at this port, and her L. —— Sag captain was compelled to pay $598 fine. ry’s cargo was about $750, in lumber from Florida. ther an unprofitable voyage for an “ enterprising ? Yankee. ‘This, added to previous fines, swells the amount to $3,000, beeides costa, recovered since last October for violation of inspection laws. Nxw Covnty.—The proposition to erect a new county out ister and Orange, with a county seat at New- re the again this winter. A pov ic meeting will be held in Newburg early in Decem- T for the purpose of perfecting arrangements for press- ing the measure. Parsrut Rairoap Acapent.—A funeral procession was passing along the highway, near the railway traek,on the 30th ult,, near Bridgeport, Conn., as the express train was passing, when the horse drat the hearse be- came frightened , threw the driver from his seat, upset the hearse and emptied it of its contents. Orv Forks at A Weppixo.—A marriage was celebrated at Wallingford, Conn., on Thanksgiving eve, at the resi- dence of the bridegroom's father, in presence of a great- great grandmother, great grandfather and great-grand- mother, grandfather and grandmother, father, mother and children—in all 41 of one family. Scxpay Laws rx On1o.—An fenportant decision concern- ipg municipal Sunday ordinances, bas been given by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Itis tothe effect any mu- nicipal ordinance prohibiting under a penalty the opening of asbop, ete., on Suaday, without excepting certain cases Of necessity, and persons who observe the seventh day as the Sabbath, is inconsistent with the laws of the and therefore void. vine KY THR PLow.—“He that by the plow wre, himself must either hoid or drive,” is not ‘all cases, as the Rev. James Peeler, of Tallahassee, Fia., has invented a plow of which he has sold the patent, right in twelve States, realizing therefor $251,000, and given away of this sum $200,000 for church purposes, ‘Vincrsta Minrra.—A letter in the Fredericksburg Re- corder reports a con’ had with which the Governor stated “the numt militiamen in Virginia, between the of eighteen and twenty-five, amounted to thirty-five thousand favors a system of peremptory military training of these iF men, to the exclusion of all others, save in time of dire ne- cessity. Those over the ‘ee twenty five, however, are to pay a military tax for equipment of the men in training.” Arreurtep StamrrpE.—There were six slaves lodged in jail at Cambridge, Mé., last . ‘They were detect- ed in making an attempt to run away. A Pnias Ficut.—Yesterday afternoon, u ze if F delphia Bulletin of the Ist inst., a place fing was in all view of the ehore’ and perhape tyo hun: ring was in ful the el and two bun- dred people were gathered at South street wharf to wit. ness y: Great demand was made on the part of the crowd on shore for boats to reach the scene, but none were to be had. After the battle was both brnisers and apectators retired to the Jersey side of the river. oe Lagann. —By the will of & late Lowis Y. ristmas ‘arren county, N. C., ten have been’ liberated, and a sum of $10,000 left to be di- vided among them’ when they leave the State. Tesidue of the property, consisting of about a slaves and a yery large quantity of oy td saue SX D, Jones, Faq., the proprietor of White Sulphur Springs, Warren county,