The New York Herald Newspaper, January 5, 1860, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 8521. MORNING EDITION—THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1860, AFFAIRS IN WASHINGTON, THE PROCEEDINGS OF CONGRESS. Debates in Both Houses on the Slavery Question. ANOTHER UNSUCCESSFUL BALLOT FOR SPEAKER. The Treaty with Mexico Sent to the Senate. WYERESTING INTELLIGENCE FROM JAPAN, &., &e., ae. @uy Special Washington Despatch. ‘Wasmunetos, Jan. 4, 1860. THE sreaKERsmr. ‘Mere are no indications of a speedy organization of the House. The simultancous response to-day of at least fifty democratic members to the appeal of Mr. Kilgore for the plurality rule, that it would never be allowed to @perate, looks like an organized determination to resist ‘any election, unless it is obtained by a majority from these who were elected by republican votes. On the other hand, some of the gentlemen who thus obtained their election, and announced their intention to vote for Mr. Sherman before Congress assembled, now refuse to do 20, declaring they never will do it, and that by stand- fmg out they will coerce the democracy to submit to the plurality rule. Jt is evident that the democrats will pot be drageoned into any such thing. There is Wleport current to-day that an election will be prevented ‘watil after the Charleston Convention. ‘Mr. Sherman came within three votes of ap election {6- day, the vote gained being in consequence of the absence of Mr. Reynolds. The votes of Messrs. Clark and Briggs, @f New York, would have organized the House, as there'is ‘anether vote in reserve whenever it will elect, which ‘would have been given to Sherman. An effort was made Dy Mr. Colfax, the Washburns and other leaders, to in- @uee the republicans to hold the House in session all night wpen a test of endurance, but it did not succeed. . ‘The republicans are talking to-night about a caucus to @etermine what their future policy sball be in regard to the Speakership. ‘Phe main object is to prevent speaking ‘and insist upon balloting. . ‘Mears. Sickles and Reynolds were the only absent members of the House who had not paired off. Ina spirit @f accommodation Mr. Taylér to-day paired with Mr. Sickles. The absence of Mr. Reynelds, without pair, ac- events for the change in the relative vote for Mr. Sher- man, who lacked three votes of an election. ILLNESS OF BENATOR DOUGLAS. Senator Douglas is reported sick to-day. He may yet ‘be obliged to go South. ‘THE ADMIBSION OF UTAH DVTO THE UNION. ‘The delegate from Utah will, after the organization of ‘fhe House, present the application of that Territory for admission into the Union, They adopted a constitution several years ago. He represents that Utah has a popu- lation of 100,000, and that if the Mormons were allowed to @lect their officers they would be almost as well satisfied with a Territorial as a State organization, and probably ‘be willing to pay the expenses of their government Ddeaides. ‘THE SOUTHERN EMBARGO ON NORTHERN PRODUCTIONS. A member of an extensive furnishing house in New ‘York arrived here to-day from a tour South, and reports ‘that Richmond, Va., merchants refused to continne their trade with his house, because he and his partners voted Ser Fremont. Tt is paid to be the fact that such a focling 4s stronger in Richmond than in any other Southern city, Decause of the desire of its business men to compete with the great Northern cities of Baltimore, Philadelphia, ‘New York and Boston. OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXIO0. Voluminous despatches were received at the Depart- ment of State from Minister McLane to-day. No mate- Wial change in aspect of affairs had ‘The Nberals were maintaining their position, notwithstand- ing the embarassment under which they were laboring. ‘The main thing neceesary to secure their permanent ascen- @ency is material aid, and unless something is speedily done, they will be compelled to yield up the power they mow possess. The ratification by our government of the treaty recently negotiated would, in Mr. Lane’s judgment, ‘be of immense benefit to them, and might ultimately lace them beyond the reach of the various parties who are now waging war against the liberals. The British bondholcers are greatly displeased at the treaty recently Begotiated. ‘The President sent to the Senate to-day the Mexican treaty. It was accompanied by a brief statement, written by Mr. McLane, in regard to the conditionjof affairs in that country. It contains some points which were not in the possession of the President at the time his Message was written. It also shows the importance of an early ratif- cation, and the advantages which will accrue thereby. INTELLIGENCE FROM JAPAN. ‘The Navy Department is in receipt of letters from Lieut. Brooke, dated Yokerhama, Japan, October 11. Ho informs the department that Flag Officer Tatnall, of the Powhatan, had arrived there, and had ordered a survey of the Fenimore Cooper, which was wrecked there a short time before, and which resulted in her condemnation. ‘The Flag Officer, after visiting Shanghac and Hong Kong, ‘would return to Yokerhama and sail for the United States, taking with him the officers and crew of the Cooper. ¥t is not stated when the Japanese Commissioners will ‘visit the United States. The impression prevails they will mot come at all. ABOLITION OF THE YRANKING PRIVILEGE. Senator Powell's bill, introduced to-day, abolishing the franking privilege, contains some crew and important features. It allows to each Senator, member and delo- gate, at the commencement of every session, one hundred ‘and seventy-five dollars for stampe. ll letters, books or printed matter printed by either Heuse of Congress shali be payable before their delivery at any Post office for transportation. ll mailable matter directed to the Presi- dent, Vice President and members of Congress, to be pre- paid at the mailing office. All the departments and Iheads of departments, except the Post Office Department, shall prepay all letters and other matter sent through the wail. His object je to make the Post Office Department welt-sustaining, gnd to prevent frauds, which are now 90 frequenily perpetrated. FOREIGN CONSULS RROOGHTEED. ‘Tbe President has recognized R. W. Welch as Vice Gesu! for the Grand Duchy of Oldenburg at Key West; ‘Theodore Borup as Vice Consul of Sweden and Norway at St Paul, and Jose Julio Martin as Vice Consul at Sa- ‘vanuab. Wasmweron, Jan. 4, 1860. ‘Beveral petitions were presented and private bills intro. ‘@ueed and referred. ABOLITION OF THE FRANKING PRIVILEGE. Mr. Powsxt, (dem.) of Ky., introduced a bill to abolish ‘the franking privilege. Referred to the Committee on ‘Post Offices and Post Roads. ‘MICHIGAN HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS. ‘Mr. Cuanvume, (rep.) of Mich., introduced a bill making ‘Sppropriations for the improvement of Grand Haven and ether harbors in Michigan. ‘THR HONMAS LAND GRANT. Mr. Toomns, (dem.) of Ga., presented a petition of the Citizens af Ascension parish, La., on the subject of the ‘Honmas land grant. He moved its reference to tho Com- mittee on Public Lands, As chairman of the Committeo om Private Lauds, he felt embarrassed by the charges made against bim in connection with that grant. Mr. Jonxson, (dem.) of Atk., opposed the referenve to ‘the Commitee on Public Lands. It did not belong thare, and he was opposed to taking business from commit poo Cg {aem.) of La, rtated that he had no'o Opn ng Geatece Were foo ahonrd (o pare line a taseeoneemace ‘concern, Dat as bie motives had been he ft mot : ‘impagned, be thonght it bad Fially on easton of ir. Toowms, it was referred toa select commitice of five. ‘THE NEW SENATOR FROM TEXAS. Mr. Heurmux, (em.) of Texas, preeented the creden- tials of Lewis 'T. Wigfall ag Senator from Texas, and he was duly sworn. ‘THE RAFORT OF THB MILITARY OCOAMOSHON TO THE WAR Et of Mos. from the Committee 5 ‘dem. on walltary NOUS, moved for’ the of ten thousand copies of the report of and Delateld on the fortifications in the » for the use of the ae, Satie Sere Sean Sogn for general distribu- iit THE SESS0R8 OF THE SENATE. On motion of Mr. Maso, (dem. ) of Va. ,a resolution was enemas ‘that the Senate meet at one o'clock, unti) the House is organized. i ms 3 5 3 BE i ee i i iff Hy Hi Ze BE Sis) g i Ee z i if iH Fe E 5 is $e ait F i 5 Es aa g § H i F a E : 4 td l F F z 388 i fr B by 5E j [ ‘ f i F f & 5g it RR F i & RE | 3 i E 8 § 4 fy g EF Ht il Fee BE se : BF Fi F Hi HF Hi ; H i of & i i ; fe i | [ 4 Ey 4 4 i F i ir i Tae Fel g pl ai We 4 elel gelnis af is : | i i A if Fy I | Bf | r i i ys 3 Ft | poy Hi : TH i i i é Hl : = i a i i i a* s&3 i i i B I i ef ieee F PL gs 2 Bg 4 i z < 5 i i i ; [ Mr. Puan, ee of yr misunder- stood him. were equally represented, and the States ceded land to Con; Mr. Hartax—If the Representatives had no power to make a compact as an act of legislation, it was useless. Mr. Pucu said it was void ag an act of legislation from the Paes. Mr. Hartax—Then it was certainly not binding on the subsequent government. Mr. Puca—It was not as an act of le; ition, but was asa compact. It required nine votes for an Act of con- federation, not a com} Mr. TavMaviz, (rep.) of Ill, denied that it required nine ‘votes for an ordinance. Mr. Hartaw resumed and argued that the republican policy was, in fact, to give the Territories to the white men of the United States. He read from the scientific worke of Agassiz and others to show that it was not true that none but the black race could live in tropical cli- mates. He contended that the white race could live any- where, and that the ne; of the United States. In the course of his remarks, he said that ifs man held slaves for gain he loathed him, but if be held them with a sincere desire of benefitting them and improving their condition, then he did not hate the slaveholder. Mr. Foster, (rep.) of Conn., followed and said that the republicans were not obnoxious to the charge of slaver agitation, for the question was introduced into the Presi- dent's Meesage, and upon the floor by gentlemen on the other side. However, he did not intend to discuss that subject, but weuld consider that branch of the referring to our Mexican relations. He differed entirely from the President as fo the course he proposed to pur- sue. He did not dispute that great outrages had been perpetrated on American citizens in Mexico, and that ‘they ought to be redressed. But he thought this an un- fortunate time to undertake neral proscript females were not exci not exercised towards wards Ne grievances. He refer ern papers of mone; thought EXBCUTIVE SESRION. ‘The Senate then went into executive ssesion, and after- ‘wards adjourned. Heuse of Representatives. ‘Wasuytos, Jan. 4, 1860. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE JOUSE—OUTEIDE PROASUAT FROM THE MAIL CONTRACTORS. Mr. Wasuxony, (rep.) of Ul, called attention to a letter he had received froma contractor in Rockville, in tha State, in which tho writer says that the state of things which exists, owing tothe failure to pay the mail con- tractors, cannot be imagined. A!! hack and horseback routes wiil be stopped unless something is done by way of appropriation—not by way of revenge, but because they ‘will be compelled todo 80. This must be the resalt, in spite of every effort to avoid it. The wholecommunity is thrown into a condition of excitoment, and especially thoze dependent on the mails, The writer says he cannot get grain for bis horses. Mr. Washbu:n wished to say to the contractors thet be did not consider nimself responsible for their distress. 2 ‘Mr. Barxsbat, (dem.) of Miss., romarmed that Mr. Houston the other day proposed a resolution for a tempo- rary organization, by which the Post Office Appropriation Dill conid be passed, but this received no favor from Mr. Washburn and bis political friends. Mr. Wasunven. bw hands of al! reeponsibility. No speeches had been made by his side of the House, They desized an organization, | Mr. Banmepare asked whether the gentleman would | now agree to the ition, in order that the bill could Hie Proposition, | the resolution he (Mr, Washburn) proposed to {fill the | blank with the name of John Sherman, and the aemo. }, (dem.) of Ala., said that showed the in- fshburn and his friends. He treated did not flourish in the climate | Fleffitt Ha iy ‘war on slavery where it exists. said he scorned sectional agitation . He never advocated in Texas principles he vance in every State and township in the United States. =e ee rebuke geo- tiopalism at bome, fought the enemies of the Union constitution here. 488 H 3 5g the the South went at midnight to a cab! county, Michigan, and without certificate, warrant or any other al authority, took, tied and carried off several back , Claiming them as slaves, taking them from Mi- So Indians, and ail! without an The at rought as a charge against the re- publican party. This law was passed by a Legislature ‘with not a republican in it, and the first time the republi- cans got the Governor and’a majority of the Logislatare, they repealed it. Massachusetts has endeavored by legislation ever since the passage of the Fugitive Slave law—and would continue to do so 0 long as she was true to berself—to pass all needful rules and regulations to se- cure to every man his righte, whatever his color, class or condition, whether for freeman or slave. Mr. ReaGay inquired whether negroes in Massachusetts have more rights than white men? Mr. Dawes—No more, no less. Every man who claims | freedom has the right of habeas corpus under the under which he lives, and any man who charges on the republicans apything beyond that does not understand the facts of the case. Mr. Hut, (S. opp.) of Ga. asked—What had become of the American party in Massachusetts? Mr. Dawes replied—His opinion was that the American party was made up about one-half from the democratic rty and the other half from the whig party. The latter faa gone into the republican party, and the former had returned to their original and first love. (Laughter.) Mr. Hit asked—What had become of Governor Banks, ‘who was originally a democrat? Mr. Dawes replied—Governor Banks thought better of himself and the country, and joined the republican party. He and Governor Boutwell, like others in asets are like brands plucked from the burning. _(! Mr. Hi saw gentlemen to-day whom ho American days, and they then gave early indication as to what their purpose was. They declared that they would come into the American party to control it, and if the: could not do go to destroy it. As for if, he was will- ing to inaugurate a party to embrace every clement, to give peace and happiness ‘Who would come upfand join him in this work? He ap- pealed to the republicans to haul down their black flag, and unite with national men. ter.) on an equality onpye Mr. Hnz’s re| . Hesaid there was an affinity bet in the Richmon the charge false. Mr: Cox moe ets make that charge now, but he had said the Journal, and other organs of the American pariy, urged such a union. He was willing to any that there wore certain gentiemen of the Southern the People’s party. re with a sort of impres- tion that those with whom he acted would have their as ‘sistance, but when those gentie men firrt refused to be led of in the vote for Sherman that probab:lity was removed. Tt wae dne, however, to say that they bad several tines come to the Southern opposition, and voted for a conser. vative from North Qarolipa, ana ihe Gemocrats bad acorn. ed to reader such men support. The gentlomad from Obie sid the American party think differentiy at the | Nort: from the South, but the democratic party of each ection wiso think differently, He wonld ak the rentian — PRICE TWO CENTS, man whetber he did not entertain views as to squatter etee different from those with whom he voted for Mr. Bormxn (8. opp.) of Va., said to Mr. Oox there never was an hoer when any portion of that State con- of Tenn.—The nig opinion, tht but forte recent been in alliance with the man who intimates that it is par pose now, or will be in tho future, to unite with the re- publicans, states what is false. Cox—That Mr. CRaiG, (dem.) of Mo. , nominated Mr. Davis, (A. L. dem.) of indiana. Mr. Excuea, ee Ind., nominated Mr. McCler- nand, (dem.) of an arrangement was mplated. Mr. Bovrsony accepted the disclaimer—it was all he Mr. Enaxammar, (8. ) of Tenn, made a few humor. Clark, of New York, , anti Bu- ‘2 TWHNTY-POURTH BALLOT POR SPRAKER. ‘The House then voted for Speaker, with the following result : Mr. Sickles’ Contested Seat. ‘TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. New York, Jan. 4, 1960. ‘My attention has just been called toa letter from the ‘Hon. Daniel E. Sickles, published in the Hxraxp of this date, in which the following paragraph appoars:— And yeur: {s also unjust and inaccurate in the voted for Mr. ‘nard to secure the aid of the Pose Sahat ae By seat le Bot ‘cogeeied. deen taken by of deprecnaren of Ras long since passed. ‘While I do not intend to enter into a newspaper contro- versy with Mr. Sickles on the merits of the question at igsue between us, I must confess that I am at a loss to ac- count for the appearance of this statement, over the signa- ture of Mr. Sickles, just at this particular time. That I in. tend to contest his right to represent the ;Third Congres- sional of this State in the Congress of the United States is as well known to Mr. Bickles as it is to the people of the district. Bat if there is any doubt in his mind on the subject I hope to be able to remove it as soon as the House of ives is Properly ‘organized for the ‘traneaction of business. ila Bore Sn CROuriaaitr <f, placing befors facts,1 am in hopes cur eorrespndent wil ai there is s contest as to who the representative of the aforesaid district. If, as Mr. les intimates, he intends to rely on the techni- the case. ter of the law, he bas no the House of Representatives, even temporarily, as he-is there without the certificate of election required’ by Jaw, and hie name does not appear on the return made by the Secretary of State of the members of Congress elected from the State of New York. He occu; simply because 2 Clark of the ise responsibil inserting Bame where it was omitted by the State Canvassers and the Secretary of State. Until the House is organized by the election of a a there is no power to correct or review the action the Clerk, and in fact the‘Thembers themeelves are not sworn in unti] after the organization of the House. It would, therefore, be quite as well, it seems to me, under ee circumatanese, for Ur. Sckiea'to walt till be himself possession of the seat, before he decides to it. The real position of the matter may be summed up ina word:— Either the State Canvassers have made no declara tion of the result of the election for representative from the Third Congressional district of this State, or if their action is to be regarded as such a declaration ag called for by the act of Congress to which Mr. Sickies refers, then be bas no more right then I have; for if the statement of this body declares anything, it is, that there was no elec- tion at If the cage is 0 be tried on its merita, with- out regard to the action of the State Canvassers, then I claim to be able to show conclusively that a plurality of the legal votes of the district wero cast for me and not for Mr. Sickles. But as the House of Representatives is the proper tribunal before which to try this issue, I will place the facts before that body, and respectfully refer Mr. Sickles to that quarter fer such information as will, 7 trust, satisfy him that there is a contest as to bis r & seat in that body. J. to the right to a seat in IN. Brooklyn City News. Snare Equauzanion Assessment Law.—At a meeting of ‘the Board of Supervisors, held at the jail yesterday after- General Crooke offered a resolution directing the appolatment of a commitice to represent the Board {a the Convention advertised to be‘held at Poughkeepsie on the 11th instant, to advise and take action relative to the State Equalization Assessment Law. The resolution was adopted and Mesars. Crooke, Del Vecchio aud Wall were ‘appointed delegates to attend the Convention. The Clerk irected to furnish necessary documents. SvrsRinrenpEnt oF Sxwsns—The Board of Sewer Com- missioners recently appointed ex-Mayor Francis B. Stry- ker} as General Superintendent of Sewers, in place of Al- bert H. Osborn, laced. The new incumbent entered upon his duties on the Ist instant. ‘Tux Sxow.—The snow yeaterday rendered it necessary to keep the snow plougbe in motion, in order to keep the railroad tracks in passable order. The cars continue to run regularly, however. ‘Tue Rervsucan Genera Cowarrer.—The Kings county Republican General Committee organized on Tuesday Bight for 1860 b; Rng aoe topo officers:—Presi- bis Beth B. Colo; Vico " a Re W. Field, i M eecvaliny, is i L. Hubbell Correspend! sth See: ‘Apristant |, Wm. at 5 Lg retary, D. O. Bradiey; Treasurer, Ezra Baldwin. A Com- mittee on By-Laws was appointed to report at a future meeting. Covyrsnrart Bri1s.—Coanterfeit 5s on the North River Bank, New York; 3’s on the Burlington Bank, Vt., and 1’s on the Clinton Bank of Ciinton, Ct, were in circu- lation om Tuesdey night, and three men were arrested on the of passing them. The engraving of the plates ‘are equal to the genuine, but the paper is rough and poor. Kyxos County Circurr Covrt Cataxpan —Jan. 6 —Nos. 48, 40, 50, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 57, 58, 69, 60, 61, 62, 63, > Ob, 7, 47. Coromers’ Inquests. Froaurrc. Accipeyt.—At an early hour yeatetday morn- ing Florian Cortella, an Italian, boarding at No. 74 Du- the ot the area way pored, and matter will ly end. Cavtiox 10 Swoxrns. —Robert Roberts, a native of Wales, aged eighty years, wae burned to deeth on Tueaday eve ning by his clothes catching fire from a pipe, while he was sitting in a chair, smoking. The Late Failures im Iowa. TO THE SDITOR OF THE HERALD. Pexy Yan, N. Y., Dec. 31, 1859. Jp your paper of the 2¢th instant you publish an arti- cle f1om the Dubuque Herald concerning the late failares in Davenport, Towa. It ie stated iv thie article tnat “the cxtenzive crockery and glassware bouse of W. C. Jay bas ebutnp.” This report, conveying the idea of failure or embarrassment of myself, is falee and is calculated to do me injury. At the Ume the article was written I had sold my stock of crockery, &o., and had el up’ to ia- yuniore.the eam O.Lae Arrival of the Cahawbea—Pive Deys Later from Cuba. The United Btates mail steamship Cahawba, J. W. Smith commander, from New Orleans 27th ult. and Havana at Boon on the 80th, arrived here at seven o’clook last even- ing. Had experienced heavy northeast gales since the ‘Mth. ‘The holidays were being celebrated with the usual gayety ‘and ceremonies at Havana. Business was almost entirely suspended in consequence, and would continue to be 60 until after the Ist of January. The city was perfectly healthy. ‘The stock of sugars on hand were 20,000 boxes, against the same amount in 1858. No. 12 wore held at 9 a 915 male per arrobe. No margin for speculation. A few contracts for muscovado sugars were made at 734 2 8 rials at out ports, and 1,000 hhds. clayed molasses at 4 rials per keg of 53¢ galions, deliverable at Matanzas. Freights continue dull, and no better prospect ahead. Exchange was lees active. On London, sixty days’ sight, 1601514; New York, do. do.,8 to 4; Northern cities, do. do., 3 a 334; Now Orleans, eight days’ sight, baé. On the 30th ult., off the Moro, communicated with the United States steamer Crusader, Lieut. Maffit, bound on ecruise. All well. OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE. Havana, Dec. 30, 1869. Yellow Fever at St. Thomas— Venesuelan Mallers Assuminga More Peaceful Tone— Robbery on Board an American Ves- sl at Havana—Landing of More Slave Cargoes—Holiday Flitivities— Bill of bare—The New Captain General, dc. The British royal mail steamer Clyde, Heonan com. mander, arrived on the 27th from St. Thomas, with the Southampton fmails of the 2d, anticipated by way of the United States. We receive the unfavorable news from St. Thomas that there were cases of fevor among the ‘shipping, and isolated cases on shore, but not of a malig- American schooner John Pierce, in which one of the rob- bers was caught by the crew and was severely handled Defore he was subdued. He has been turned over to the tender mercies of Spanish justice, and he will get his Serts in time. Bank for $124, and had it cashed without any difoulty. The pair lived in good style for about a month, when they tought it was high time to make another raise, and ac cordingly on the Sist ultimo, Brennan, as it is charged forged a second check for $96. Eee sede toge the paper cashed, and boldly walking into the bank pre- sented the check. The cashier once detected the forgery and handed Silvey over to the police. The pri- sover was taken to the station house, where ho gave such information to the efficer as led to the arrest of young Brennan ‘n lees than an hour afterwards. Justice Con- polly committed the accused for examination. AlLecED Fuomves rrom Justick.—Charles Nelligan and Thomas Brickley were arrested by policeman Houghton, of the'Second precinct policegon charge of being fugitives from Oswego county, in this State. The accused, it is alleged, burglariously entered the dwelling house of Jobn Pratt, in the akove named county, about a year ago, and stole therefrom some $800 worth of property, and fied to this city for sa’ety. Soon after being arrested, Brickley managéd-to escape from the officer, and it was not until several shots had been fired at him with a re- volver that he thought it prudent to ‘‘heave to.’ The | yor 2 were bought before Justice Connolly, at the Lower Police.Coiirt, where, upon a brief examination, they were rémanded to the ey of the Sheritl of Os- wego county, and gent forward for trial. Swap Tuimves.—William Kane and Charles Meyers were arrested ‘by detectives Keefe and§ Radford, on chargo of stealing a case of puttons from the store of Messrs. Wil- liston & Knight, No. 80 Warren streét. Tho prisoners managed to steal the property and get away unperceived, but while making their way up Broadway they were over- hauled by the officers and requested to account for the possession of 80 much property. Failing to give ® satis- jactory explanation of the matter, the detectives took the prisoners into custody on a yenture. Subsequently it was ascertained that the buttons had been stolen from No. 30 Warren street, and » complaint was made’ against tho thieves for grand larceny. Groes Ovrracer cron 4 Camy.—Patrick Laughlin, twen- ty-three years of age, was taken into custody by the Four- teenth Precinet police on a charge of having committed an’, indecent ags2ult upon the perzon of a little girl, nine,years, old, named Mary E. Murtagh, residing at No. 804 Mott street. The prisoner, it is alleged, took advantage of the absence of Mrs. Murtagh from the house, induced the child to drink liquor until she became stupified, and when she was in that condition violated her person. Ever since S imars ae eo we yt Laughtin, who was arrested by officer Fiannigan, was taken to the Essex Market Polioe Court and commitied to prison for examination. Svariciovs.—Judas Katz went into the store at No. 148 avenae B. yesterday morning to purchase a quart of milk. ‘While waiting to be served, s pocketbook containing $84, belonging to the proprietor of the store, disappeared in a most mysterious manner from the counter. As there orien ocene & Sere A On sus; re - arrested agape Justice Steers com: Front ann Srapsivo Avrruy.—John Howe and Thomas Clare got into a fight at the corner of Leonard and Centre streets, on Tuesday night, when the former, it is alleged, Grew a dirk knife and stabbed his adversary in the thigh, ip a Erne in etl ga Guiketervss vend tx Me'peaenicn. Clare was taken to the New York Hospital for medical attendance. Cuarce or Maruxu—A Pourcal Row.—Edward C. Mal- loy, acandidate for Alderman of the Twelfth district at the lat election, was arrested yesterday on a charge of mayhem, preferred against him by John Irwin, of No. 2713 Tenth street. The com that he was beaten and kicked in # most brutal manner, and had his the acoused to Jower lip-bitten off. Justice Steers held bail4p the. sum of $2,000 to answer. Cofittinver Mowey.— William Gedney was arrested by polgapath Meyers, of the Twenty first precinct, on charge of counterfeit money. In the possession of the acct were found vhree counterfeit 6's on the North Rives Rank, of this olty. Justice Kelly committed the for examination. A Case ov Forceny.—Jobn 8. Brennen, young man aged about cighteen years, was on Tuesday afternoon ar- reated for forgery. It appears that the prisoner, up to the te of his arrest, was a clerk in the employment of C Meletta & Ca, wholesale Nquor merchants, No, 58 Beaver wirect. He has secsemtehy passed, with the as- tintance of @ confederate named 1, three checks pur- porting to have deen drawa by John J. Kelly, for aiffe- rent summa, einounting in all to aboat $300. On Saturday vaet_a@ fourth check, for $95 26, on the Market Bank of this city, was offered by the lad Silvey, who was irame- diately arrested by officer Houghton, of the Seound preciact. Asoinen Kxrre Cask —On Tucaday ovening Eli Hafield, a plumber. got into a row with ono of the clerks of the Board of Edncation, named John Killingly, and several others, at the corner of Broome and Crosby streets—all of whom turned upon Hatfield and beat him quite bad about the head. He, in sel:-defence, drew « knife and stabbed Riflingly in ‘the face, inflicting a Dad cat. Hat- and locked up at the Police Head- cee seers ae THE RUNAWAY SLAVES. Practical Operations of the Un- derground Railroad. SLAVE HOMES IN CANADA, Bogus Slaves Sent Through te Raise Subscriptions. THE AFFAIRS AT THE CANADIAN TERMINUS. The Negro Settlements in the British Provinces. Consumption Among Them. Prevalence of FAILURE OF THE PHILANTHROPIC SCHEMES, Confessions of Ministers and Guardians. Opposition of the Canadians to Free Negrodom, ae, Rery ake. Special Report for the New York Herald on the Condition and Prospects of the Negroes in the British Provinces. While the fanatical abolition agitators are carrying on the nefarious system of running slaves imto Canada, and endangering the highest interests of the country with their’ raids upon the Seuth, few are aware of the real condition of abandonment, destitution and misery in which the negroes, enticed from the warm South, exist in their northern residence. Public attention has lately been called to this state of things by the letter of Col. Princo ‘and recent discussions op the subject in the Canadian Par. lament, which Ibid open their shiftiessness, the evils they foflict upon the surrounding localities, and their utter un- fitness for self-control. Tt is with & view of investigating these points, of so much fMterest at tho present moment, and for the purpose of laying before its readers all the information which can be obtained bearing upon the questions now agitating the country, that the Hixnatp details a special correspondent to Canada to examine the practical working of the underground rail- road system, the prospects and condition of the negro in the Province, the influence of the importation of fugitive slaves upon property and upon the public morals, and the character of the various schemes in operation pro- fersedly tor the “improvement’’ and “amelioration” of the condition of the black race. In all the principal citjgs in the State of New York—in New York, Albany, Ut Wa, Syracuse, Rochester, Butfalo and other places—regular agents are located. and sub- scriptions are solicited and collected all the year round, to help ‘poor fugitives from the South” on their road te Canada and freedom. The amount thus accumulated is almost incredible, and the names of the charitable donors, if. published, would astonish the world. Governors, Senators, cditors, lawyers, merchaats, and of course politicians, swell the capital stock of the underground railroad. Scarcely a week passes without witnessing a band of negroes, of from hree to a dozen, paraded quietly in some of our cities by the agent of the abolitionists, and shown to those from whom subscriptions are solicited as a “tresh importa- tion.” The negroes are always badly clad and apparent- ly in a suffering condition; and sympathy being thus ex- cited for them, a contribution follows as a matter of course. It is probable that in every Instanco the money is misapplied. The “agent” is always a man who, with- out any visible means of support, makes himself well off. Half a dozen idle hangers-on find a living out of the funds. But the poor slave for whom the charity is craved re- celves barely enough to carry him to the limit of his jour- ney, and is set down, a half clad, half starved beggar, in astrange, inhospitable country, and congratulated on having achieved his “freedom.” A large proportion of the money contributed to the un- derground railroad is given under a misapprehension of facts. It is believed by the donors to be an act of huma- nity to the negro, and to be instrumental in bettering his condition, The little of it that is honestly expended on the fugitive from slavery only helps to remove him from a home where he is well provided for and happy, to plunge him into suffering and crime. The greater portion of it finds its way into tne pockets of the idle scamps who are Prominent as agents and collectors, Yet, owing to the liberal contributions of the North and of British abolition” ists, of Inte years, the stealing of negroes from the border States has increased to an alarming degree, until it has culminated in Brovwn’s bold attempt to incite a servile in- surrection in an entire State. It has been justly remarked that the most offensive fea_ ture’ of the gecent wicked and murderous attack upon Virginia, ie hd connection of British abolitionists in Cana- da-with the principal actors in the crime. It is unques- tiobably true that these foreigners were aware of, and betted Brown's treason. No concealment of the fact is attempted: by thems, At Chatham the first meeting was held at which the plot was arranged, and with the money of Canadian abolitionists in his pocket, Brown went into Ohio to obtain recruits for the service. A half breed, named Shadd, who publishes a paper at Chatham, wags & prominent accomplice of Brown in the ection prior to the Harper’s Ferry attack, al- though he was careful to keep a whole skin im Ganada, while the fighting was progressing in Vir- ginig. . Within a week or two, a Canadian is reported to have bonsted at @-meoting in Philadelphia that he had been an agent of Brown for the repeption of fugitive slaves in Canads, The few men ef Brown's party who escaped with their lives_sre at the present moment in Canada, where they are certain of protection frem the people, should they be demanded of the government as eocaped murderers. Merriam, a whito, and « negro ‘whose name I do not know, both of whom were engaged fm the Harper's Forry affair, are at the present moment at Shadd’s house. Merriam is @ young looking man, ap- parently not over twenty-two years of age, short and slightly built, with thin, hatchety-looking face, very pale, and no beard. He looks more like a consumptive schoolboy than a conspirator. The negro is, 1 believe,a Canadian, and is 0 tall, spare, wiry black of the deepest Gye. They keep very quict, and I could learn no partica- lars of their escape, except that they had been passed from house to house by the ‘ friends’ until they reached Canada. Coppie, it ia said, is at present at » house a few miles from Toronto. One might well believe that this avowed co-operation and sympathy of British abolitionists with an attempt to spread servile insurrection, with all its horrors, through a portion of the States of the Union, would of itself open the eyes of patriotic Americans to the danger- ous tendency of the underground railroad system, and deter them from affording any aid, direct or indirect, to those who are instrumental in operating it. : ‘The Harpor’s Ferry affair was bat the nataral result of that looseness of morals which has of late years prevailed in the Northern States, and which, fostered by the incea- diary doctrines of political agitators, has accustomed the mags ot the people to look with indifrence on the dopre- dations committed upon the property and the rights of the citizens of shyebolding Stas. Every man who contributes money to aid in robbing the South, directly or indirectiy, of 1ta slaves, is reaponsible for such lawless acts, and for the fatal consequences they may entail upon the Union. But independent of these considerations, the question must present itself to every reflecting mind, does the ne- gro bimself derive any real benefit from being seduced from his Southern home, and his Southern master, and made a “free man” at the North—from bein? stolen or ‘enticed from a state of servitude, and left to shift for him) self in a strange and uncongenial country? 1s society in hens the introduc-\ Lo bdonenm manent