The New York Herald Newspaper, January 28, 1860, Page 4

4 % NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 1860.-TRIPLE SHEET. NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL Standing Committees Reporting—The Le- gislature Inviting the Kentucky, Ohio and Tennessee Legislatures to Albany— ‘Warm Debate on the City Railroads— The Expose by Senator Manterre—Pro Rata Committee, &. OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH. Aunayy, Jan. 27, 1860. One of the peculiar features of the legislation of to-day has been the reporting of a large number of bills in houses by the several standing committees—vills relating to ali manner of subjects, of both local, public and private nature. It seems that the com- mittees have been at work in earnest for tho last few days, and have now prepared a large list for the Legislature to act upon. There were also thirty different notices given in the House for the future introduction of bills. A number of bills passed finally in that branch of the Legislature, among which was that of the claim of Luther Wright, about which there has been so much bitter discussion for the last two days. Two or three bills of local nature to the! city of York were also passed. In fact, the House has done more work this morning than for any other three days put together. The following communication was received from the Governor by the Senate: — Stare or New York, Executive Derantwent, ALBANY. Jan. 87, 1860, ; ‘To Tue Seware:— Information bas just reached me that the Governor and Le- gisiature of Kentucky and the Legislature of Tennessee are Tow at the capital of Ohio by invitation from the Legislature of that State. So marked and’ so unusual an oocurrence as the visit of the representaties of two sovereign States at one time to those of another, is eminent!y calculated to foster that comity and good nighvorbood due froin the representattves of all the Siates towards cach other. [ recommend that, dispensing with the usual forms in such cages, you adept a congurrent resolu- tion inviting the Governor and the bodies mentioned to extend their visit to this capital, B.D. MOKGAN, In accordance with the above recommendation of the Governor, t ¢ following regolution bas been to-day adopt- ed without a disseuting voice, by both branches of the ‘Legislature:— Resolved, That the Gov Governor and | egisis! nested to extend to the tes of Kentuexy and Ten of Ohio, and to the Gover- nessee, now on A visit to the cap nor and de Legislature of the State of Obio, @ cgedial invitation to visit this eapils] as the guesta of this State, The good fe g that characterized the adoption of the above regolution was gratifying to witness in these days of jealousy ond ill feeling between the North and South. There was quite a war this morning, in the Senate, on the city railroads of New York, during which Senator Manierre e f the tricks of the Weedites and Tammany po! The biil to a Of the city of morning. Mr. Spinola opened the ball against it. He considered that the bill in qn on took fi the city of New York dec cians. nd the act regarding the city railroads New York came up in the Senate this all power to conirol their affa It took from the Com mon Council ai! voice in the matter. He thought that the amenciment adopted by the nittee yeste: from the existing comp nies their powers g under their charters. He wa to protect the existing rights. Mr. Mannierre said that the resolution of the Common Council granting the right of ws the Hudson railroad, ovides that when Tenth avenue should be built to Forty fourth street the track should ve laid in Eleventh avenue He thought if the bill dit would prevent them froin carrying out that provi Peter P. Murphy thought this controversy was whether the roads which had com: i laying tracks should haye the privilege of going all over the city. ‘ Senator Spinola said he thought the Senator just up had hit the very point that they wanted to reach. “The Eighth avenue raiiroa charter extended to the Harlem river and ‘wes only built to Fifty-ninth street, and if this law was passed with the words “it shall not affect any road as far as it is laid and working.” it would prevent that road from Jaying their track over the balance of the route granted to them by their charter tothe Harlem river. He wanted to know if that was right? This was aaothor measure of the stamp of the Metropolitan Police bill. This measure ‘was only the forerunner of a number of others. He saw ‘by the notices of the press that there were & number of Dills in the House to amend the charter of the city. This Dill bas another objectionable feature—it only applies to ‘one city, and is not general. Senator Grant followed in opposition to the amendment. offered by Senator Spinola, but gaid that ifthe Senator ‘was honest in his motives he had an amendment that would be an acceptable ene, as follows:—That this act shall not be so construed as to affect in apy way the law passed in 1854 granting charters to city railroads in the sity of New York. te, McLeod Murphy said the act of 1854 was considored perfect for New York until last August, but by the in- genuilty of some New Yorkers it was found that the provisions of this act could be avoided by making the hominal terminus in Westchester county. The effect of the amendment offered would be to legalize the action in ‘the case of the Ninth Avenue Railroad, which the de- sision of the Superior Court had been adverse to. jerre said that he had opposed both the sub- all lhe amendments that had been offered. w, when the question was first broached hereghat’ thego was something beyond and behind the ded . The Sixth, Eighth and Seventh aye- Bigg sts campolog by weir charter to go to the Harlem and oi b peemeemarg for five cents, and if this law passed it Prevent the completion of these roads. ‘He had not yet seen the man from the city of New York repeal of the act of 1854. He could tell where the bill came from. It purported to come from the democrats, but he was told, whilst the committee had it under consideration, that it must be reported because it ‘was a republican measure. The whole movement since bad shown a party combination. He was opposed to taking from trad aah holders all voice in the matter. ‘He presumed all ments have been made to put this Dill through, but he would say that it would not be just to the city of New York. Fernando Wood, a Tammanyite told him that they were coming to this Legislature to take all power out of Mayor ‘Wood's hands, and he would ask the republican Senators ‘to pause before they struck so boldly at the rights of the citizens of New York. The success of Mayor Wood was, in his opinion, owing to his being the champion of tho rights of the people, and ag such, it would _be well for the ‘Senators to consider before they acted. There were two parties here, or would be here, asking for railroads—one the Yonkers and the other the Broadway parallel road. ‘They were watching each other, and had all left the Com- moo Council and would be here fluttering about these halis. He would rather see railroads laid down in every street in New York, even by corrupting the Council, than & see a stain upon the character of the Legislature. Senator Seasion said that if he knew the temper of the this bill would be passed. He could tell them that they would interfere between the factions of Tammany and Mozart. He was surprised to see the Senator from the Sixth district (Mr. Manierre) becom the defender of Mayor Wood. This seemed strange for those coming from ‘the rural districts, hg tong Se} hear it from the lips of a republican Senator. They had looked upon Mr. Wood as the most corrupt of all men, and he would be glad to Jearn that he was on the penitent stool. This bas all sim- mered down then to a Tammany and Mozart fight, and he Proposed to help Tammany to take power from the hands of Wood, and he would tell the Senator that the Legis- lature could lo it and would do it. Mr. Manierre said the Senator has sung the samo song that he did yesterday. I did not come here as the cham pion of Mayor Wood. but am a humble member of the republican party, and should remain there as long as the party was trae to themeolves and no longer. There had been undue haste about this bill for some canse or other. Certain Senators had called upon the committee and said that if the bill was not reported they would take it out of their hands. Out of deference tothe opinion of the Senators he had reported in favor of the House bill and averse to the bill offered by the Senator last up. Senator Spinola followed, and discussed the measure ‘until the hour of adjournment, this being one of his pe- culiar form of tactics to defeat the bill. The expose of Mr. Manierre will bring tho vengeance of Weed down upon hint "and henceforth he will be wiped from the ‘a slate. e Rata committee met at nine o’clock this morn- ing, to receive further testimony upon this all important question, Those present on beha'f of the petitioners last Resme Ngm to conclude their charges against the ove: 8, 7m | , but withheld them for the purpose. of ering after the railreads bad concluded their ronarks, in order that the latter should have no chance to refute of answering all charges that their opponents them; bat instead of Mink, de Clinton are to be allowed the privilege of ig charges the road, after imony from that side has ‘Mr. Brooks, President of the Michigan Central Railroad, ‘was the first witness before the Committee, and in all his testimony manifested better knowledge of the railroad magagement and the events that control the traffic upon the several lines, than any other person that has been before the Committee. His statements corroborated those of Me. Marah 18 regard to the Grand Trunk road being a d operated at present under mo- Eres pat eal poe. only way that the through authority in the bands of ts at competing byP 4 on freghts whenever the bid down lines. The ability the roads to So Uiis fas done more. to" keey freight at remunera- y, the New York Central. The ee would ree take freights at different rates on accoant distance, while the ‘would be in favor of St remunerative rates, was | | should be the guide of ali legislation upon this point. Low | rates benetit both the producer and consumer, ani the | lower the better. All attempts to increase the prive by legisiation should be discountenunced, The straggle that is vow going on for the trade of the country is a struggle between giants. It is no small warfare. The railroads of this State have invested one hundred and forty uaillions, the canals of this State cost forty millions, and our competing lines have @ much greater ant, wil entering into this great struggle for the commerce of the country, Imagine the importance of this gigantic strug: gle. He would assure them that it wag not yet decide. | Here wo have three or four millions of capital engaged in | this warfare, and well may you tremble at the resu't. Cities aro built in these times by commerce and commerce alone. Cities are aiso dearoyed by commerge. Liverpol, the present great recept&tle of goods of this country, has Succeeded Bristol, and there are causes that will soon make some other point the great seaport in Eu ‘Ope. | Buifaloa few years was looked upon as boyond all | competition, but how is it now? Tho action | of one of her representatives on the floor } of this House obtained the Western terminus of the | Eric road at Dunkirk. Since then that city has been on the wane. The State of New York could have better re- | Venues than taxing the trade that she was trying to get, | and if the railroads could carry freights at less price than the canals, he considered it 60 much better for the State. His speech throughout was @ close and powerful one. It has been the great speech before the committee, and could the members of the Legislature ali have heard it, I doubt if the bill could be passed. Dean Richmond was on hand, prompting his attorney, and watching closely the committee in all their move- ments as if determined that they should play no under- hand game. ‘The House has adjourned over until Monday evening, to give the Select Committee an opportunity to continue their invesugations to-morrow. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Senate. Arpany, Jan. 27, 1860. The bill relative to the sale of the lands of a non-reei- dent in Westchester county for taxes was reported fa- vorably. Tho bill to amend the general assessment law was re- ported against, and the report agreed to. The Committee on Commerce and Navigation reported by bill to regulate the rates of wharfage and the use of wharves, slips and piers in New York and Brooklyn. The Judiciary Committee reported favorably on tho bill relative to commercial paper and protests; also, favorably on the bill for the protection of the property in trade of married women. Mr. Mannrerre (rep.) reported in favor of amending the charter of Astoria. Mr. Haumonp (rep.) introduced a bill relative to taking testimony in certain cases. Mr. Maysrerre noticed a bill relative to certain funds of Le tig Methodist Episcopal Church in John street, New fork. Mr. Ramsay (rep.) introduced @ bill relative to the re- iability of stockholders in incorporations. The concurrent resolution of the Assembly inviting the Governore and members of the Legislatures of Kentucky and Tennessee to visit Albany was also adopted. The Committee on Commerce and Navigation were em wered to send for persous and papers with regard to ‘ands in the sale of passenger tickets. ‘The same committec reported a bill (the same as last ear’s) to fix the rates of wharfage in New York as fol- jows:—For vessels of 200 tons or lees one cent per ton per day for the use of piers, wharves or bulkheads; for ‘vessels over 200 tons one-quarter cent per ton additional for each ton over 200 tons; for making fast to another ves- sel, or anchoring in any slip or basin, half the above rates. It imposes a double rates peualty for neglect of refusal to pay within twenty-four hours after demand, Owners of piers are authorized to charge five§ cents per ton per day for goods on the pier over forty- elght hours. ‘The bill relating to the city railroads was again taken up in Committee of the Whole, anda warm debate had, which lasted tiil five o’clock. Messrs. Manierre asd ir nola spoke at length st the bill, and Messrs¢: Grant and P. P. Murphy for it. The Senate eve ordered the bill toa third reading, and then till to-morrow morning. Assembly. Apayy, Jan. 27, 1860. Mr. Conxua (rep.) presented two more remonstrances numerously signed by commercial firms in New York, against a pro rata freight Dill, railroad toll bill, or any measures designed to cripple the commerce of the State and destroy its commercial supremacy. Mr. Garnerson, (dem.) in presenting a petition to pre- vont the delivery of fugitive slaves, said he did so asa matter of duty, but that he desired to express his abhor- rence of all such petitions, as asking a violation of the law and outrage of the constitution. Governor Morgan sent in a messago stating that the Governors and Legislatures of Kentucky and Tennessee are now at the capital of Ohio, by invitation of the Legislature of that State; that so marked an occurrence is eminently calculated to foster that comity and good neighborh: due from the repre- sentatives of all the States towards each other, and recom- mending the passage of a concurrent resolution inviting the Governors and bodies mentioned to extend their visit to this capital. Mr. FLaGier introduced such a resolution, and advocated pre calculated to foster a fraternal feeling between the es. Mr. Maxsoy (rep.) was willing enough to extend the in- vitation if the political morals of the visiters would be be benefitted by the free air of the Empire @tate. But he desired to know if the invitation would be returned; and if 0, if the members accepting it woalti be allowed to speak their true sontiments without being tarred and fea- thered or hung from the limb of a tree? these persons came here he desired to know whether they were to be allowed to speak their pro-slavery sentiments without similar riske? Mr. Law (rep.) deprecated warmly the remarks of Mr. ‘Maxson, as unbecoming and unworthy of a legisiative hall. He hoped the invitation would be extended by them as gentlemen, and without their making any allusions to any Pore Wiley (rom) also spoke warmly against the . WILEY (rep. spol course by Mr. Maxson. adi 5 resolution was then carried unanimously. wish from. Toling by. proxy wan reported. Tevorably; @ by proxy was re) vor ably ; hry the bill eae tase to hold real estate; aiso the cree me atremnenoncs witnesses before Common inci ‘The bills to prevent imprisonment of witnesses, and to allow husbands and wives to testify in all cases, were re-\| perted adversely. Tho bills to authorize the city of Brooklyn to raise one million of dollars for the public markets; to amend the Central Park act; for the appointment of inspectors and canvassers in New York, and to protect the property in trade and earnings of married women, were reported favorably. Among the notices of bills were the following:— To widen Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn. To incorporate the New York Loan Company. To dispense with notices of protest to endorsers who neglect to give their post office address on their notes. To authorize the construction of railroads in New York. Among the bills passod were the Luther Wright and William 0. Hubbard claim bills; the bill to release the in- terest of the State to lands in the Twelfth ward, New York, to Daniel Lord; to provide for the rebuilding of | locks on ths Oneida Lake Canal; in relation to the pro- ceedings to compel the determination of claims to real 4s- tate in certain cases; to incorporate the Minstrel Fund As- sociation. Among the bills introduced were the following:— To allow the Fire Commissioners of New York to nomi- nate, and the Common Council to int, clerks to the Commissioners, at a salary of $800 r. By Mr. A. Surmn, to amend the New York Charter, by requiring all work done and supplies purchased at an expense of over $250, to be done by contract, and giving the headsof departments the ,contracting power for the several departments subject to Such regulations as to ad- vertising as the Common Council may te By Mr. Pertrr, to allow the Brooklyn and Jamaica Plank Road Com a a Or By Mr.C. Keiszy, to prevent the erection of unsafe buildings, and to give power to ¢: ine any buildings already erected in Kingscounty, and to demolish or re- pair the same if unsafe. By Mr. A. A. Myers, to provide for the opening of East New York avenue in Brooklyn. A number of bills, of which abstracts were published yesterday, were introduced. The House agreed to held evening sessions on all gen- eral order days, commencing next y. Adjourned till Monday evening. Bills Introduced in the Senate. COURTS OF OYER AND TERMINER AND A BOARD ON PARDONS. Mr. Fiero brought in a bill which authorizes Judges of Courts of Oyer and Terminer to sentence State prison con- ‘viets such a term of time as they shall deem the good of the criminal, and the safety and welfare of the public de- mand—not less than one The Inspectors, Wardens and Chaplain shall itute a Board on Pardons, whose duty itshall be to report monthly to the Exccutive the | names of such convicts as in their judgment are entitled | to a favorable consideration, and the reasons therefor. | Any convict making fall time (sickness excepted), and | obeying the rules and discipline of the prison, without re- et ge punishment for one month, shall be entitled, on discharge, to one day’s earnings in each month, and Y | toone day's commutation of his sentence. Any convict ing full time (sickness excepted) and obeying the rules and discipline, without punishment for twelve shall be entitled to two days more of his earn- the | ings, and to two days more commutation, to each month. Jt makes it the duty of each and ever and ma- tron to report monthly to the Mane or Patdons, ta names of faithful convicts, who, in his or her judgment, js entitled to a favorable deration by the Board, an the reasons therefor. (or the interest thereof) uo claim has beea made since January 1, 1850, shall, on or befare the 1st day of Janua TY, 1861,'be paid into the treasury of the State by the officers of the banks, together with ail interest or divi dends due. Upon receiving the same the Treasurer shall give to the bank officers receipts for the moneys, ia which itsball be stated that the faith of the State is pledged to indemnity and save such banks harmless from all liability ‘on account of such payment. Requires the trustees of all such banks to file with the Superintendent of the Bauking Department, on or before the fret day of March uext, a statement of ail deposits which have remained unclaimed for the last ten years, the depositors of which are uo- known. Failure to comply with all the requirements of the law, on the part of the banks, to work a foreclosure of charter. The Superintendent of the Banking Depart- ment may appoint a person to examine into the affairs of the several savings banks, so far as may be necessary to ascertain the amount of such unclaimed deposits, The moneys paid into the treasury under this act shall remain separate and distinct from all other funds of the ‘State—to be invested on bonds and mortgage, the interes¢ thercon to be applied, from tire to time, as the Legisia- ture shall direct, for the education of the deaf and dumb, the blind and the idiotic, aud for the care of such of tne insane ag shall, without being paupers, be without suf ficient pecuniary ability to farnish such education or care for themselves. If, after such deposits shall have been paid into the treasury, apy person shall claim any portion thereof, either as the’ original depositor or as his heir or legal representative, and shall establish his or her claim, to the satisfaction of the Superintendent of the Banking Department, the amount claimed shall be paid over, with — per cent interest, from the time the same was paid into the treasury of the State. Mr. Montgomery introduced a bill which provides that any married woman may invest or use her property, or earnings, or any portion thorcof, in her own name and on her own account, in any lawful trade or business; aud such property and earnings, and tho procee is and prolits of such trade or business, shall not be subject to the con- trol or disposal of her husband, nor be liable for his debts, but shall be and remain her sole and separate property; and all contracts or obligations made or entered into b: her, in relation to such trade or business, shall be in respects as valid as if she were a single female. ENLARGEMENT OF CLINTON PRISON. Mr. Lapham introduced a bill appropriating $25,000 to the enlargement of Clinton prison, by adding & wing to the east end of the main building of the Clinton prison, the money to be expended under the direction of the Inspec- tors of State Prisons, or a majority of them. PAYMENT FOR CANAL WORK. Mr. Sessions introduced the following: — Section 1 The Canal Bourd is hereby authorized and required to examine into the work done on sections number three bund. red and sixty, three hnndred and sixty-one, three hundred and sixty-three, three hundred and sixty five, three hundred and sixty-six, Erie basin, and slips, and guard locks, and section at Black Rock, of the Krie canal enlargement, aii (0 aacertaia whether any work has beea done or materinls furoiahed there on since the firat day of January, eighteen hundred and fift; four, and previous to the first day of January, elghteen hund red and fifty eight, for which the contractor fas not been justly paid, and if so, to Award him therefor auch sim as shall be jnst and equitable, 6in the judgment of the said Board the State fs justly liable therefor, Sec. 2, The Treeaurer shall pay, on the warrant of the Audi tor, out of any moneys which are or may be appropristed for the Erie cans! enlargement and not otherwise appropriated, énoh sum, if apy, as shall be allowed by the Canal Board by virtue of this act Sec. 8. This act shall take effect immediately. AMENDING THE ELECTION LAW. Mr. MANNIERRE introduced a Dill which provides that the Sheriff, Clerk or County Judge, of each county, who shall receive a notice of election shail, without delay, de- liver a copy of such notice to the Board of Supervisors of said county, and to the Supervisor or one of the Assessors of each town or ward in his county. He shall also cause a copy of such notice to be published once in each week until the election therein specified, in such newspapers in his county, not exceeding eight in number, as shall be designated for that purpose by a resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and if there be no newspaper published in said county, then such notice shall be published in some newspaper of an adjoiningfcounty, designated by the Board of Supervisors of the county. Mr. Ketcham’s bill for the further relief of orphan and deetitute children empowers oversecrs of the poor to con- sign orphan and destitute children to the care of any orphan or relief asylum in the county, and obliges tha Supervisors to pay the same amount for the care and sup- port of the said children as is paid for the support of pau- pers. ‘The report of the Commissioners of Records to the Se- nate states that the Supervisors of the city of New York have refused to make appropriation in the tax levy for the expenses of the Commissioners. They ask, therefore, that the sum of $62,744 46, now due to contractors and employés, and the further sum of $131,075 80, which is fg ro to complete the existing and only contract now in force under the commission, may be added to the New York tax levy, 60 that this valuable work may be specdily completed and its advantages fully realized. Bills Before the Assembly. Mr. Tucker’s bill to provide for searches in the office of the Clerk for Arrears in New York, ides that the Clerk shall keep a sufficient number of competent clerks to do the duty of searching for arrears in his office which may be liens on real estate, and upon any for asearch in his office he shall cause the samo to be made without delay, and shall not be entitled to receive any fees for any search not completed within ten days from his receipt of the order therefor; but shall in all cases be liable personally and under his official bond for such Thefees are fixed as follows:—For searching for ar- rears of taxes or sales therefor on any lot, ten cents for each year, but not to exceed fifty cents for any ove lot. For searching for regular rents of Croton water or sales therefor, ten cents for cach lot for each year, but not to exceed ‘fifty cents for any one lot. For searching for arrears of agsecesments or sales there- for, the same as above. e said Clerk of Arrears to retain such foes for his own use, and to pay the salaries of the search clerks in Mr. Miiliken’s bill to amend the Revised Statutes rela- tive to the rendition of fugitives from justice, provides that when a fugitive is demandod by the Governor of the State of New York from the Governor of any other State, or from a foreign government, the expenses and services ‘of 1s Purpose shall be audited, he " sasgeetiabes of the — hy bach" Gelig. petted” tant i order: the sail 'sorvioee and ex: the State, sea gong ae for miscondi elected wy the yotpie, Bet piving the echer've ty to bo Mr. Milliken’s bill in relation to aliens, provides that all resident aliens may take, hold and convey real es- Mr, Milliken’s bill to incorporate the Trustees of the Pa- rochial Fund of the Protestant 7 in the Diocess of New York is the same bill luced last sea- sion in the Senate by Mr. Schell. The ators are John Jay, Murray Hofiman, Luther Bradish, John R. Liv- ingston, John A. -, James F. DePeyster, and their succes- sors. The truste:s are authorized to hold real and per- sonal estate to such an amount that the annual income ac- cruing therefrom shall not exceed $30,000. The fund is to be devoted in part to the assistance and support of officiat- ing ministers of the church within the diocess, and in part to the purchase of glebes and the erection of parsonages witbin the limits o! ‘anized parishes in the diocess in communion with the said church. Mr. Jaques’ bill in relation to actions, legal proceedings and claims against the Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalt; of the city of New York, gives exclusive jurisdiction of all such actions or special proceedings to the Supreme Court in the First Judicial district, the Court of Common Pleas nd the Superior Court. No such action or speciai ‘ing shall be prosecuted or maintained, unless it shall pear in the complaint that at least twenty days have elapsed since the claim in litigation was preseated to the City Comptroiler for adjustment, and that after the expiration of the said twenty days ae second. demand a writing has been made upon the Comptroller an ment or just. »ment refused ty tes big thee laintift ‘oon re- cover judgment his action, or in special proceed- ing, he sball recover full taxable costs, without regard to the amount of judgment. The Comptroller is empowered to administer oaths to, and examine, all witnesses and claimants on the settlement and adjustment of all claims against the Corporation; and false swearing in such cases is declared to be perjury. All roe and papers in such actions shall be served on Mayor, Comptroller or Counsel to the Corporation, No execution shall be law- fully levied upon any property of the Corporation until after ten days notice in writing of the issuing of aid exe- cution shall have been given to the Comptrolier, either by the party adverse in interest, his agent, attorney er sheriff. Actions or already commenced are exempted from the operat the law. Mr. Cooper’s bill in relation to the Court of Common Pleas in New York, provides that the Board of Saper- visors shall Ly ery ‘@ Clork to the said Court, who hold office for three years, have power to appoint one or more deputies, and have an office in the City Hall. The said Clerk is to have a salary to be fixed by the Board of Supervisors, and is to pay over to the City > every month, all fees, perquisites and emoluments of his office. Any deficiency between the amount of fees and perquisites, and the expense and salaries of the Clerk’s office, is to be paid out of the appropriation for county contir zencies. Mr. Jaques’ bill to authorize the appointment of certain officets in New York city, and fix their salaries, provides as follows:— ‘The Corporation, Attorney is to be appointed by the Comptroller, to hold office for four years, or until a suc- cesseor is appointed and to receive asalary of $5,000, pay- , from the city treasury. The Surrogate of New York shall appoint the Public Administrator, who shall receive the same salary as at it. presen’ The Board of Commissionets of Taxes and Assessments shall appoint a citizen of New York who shall be a coun- sellor at law of the Supreme Court, as counsel for street ‘openings and asscesments, who shall have charge of and conduct all legal procee all in ing, altering, &c., streets, avenues, She date tow cavaiiog on te , SS tal. Before proceeding to business, the whole capital shall be paid in and invested in United States or New York State siock ator above par; or in bond and mortgage on unin- mbered real estate within the State of New York worth per cent more than the amount loaned, exclusive of farm bi ngs, or in such securities ag are received at the Bank Department. The securities to the full amount to be invested with the Comptroller, but while the com- pany so depositing securities shall continue solvent it hull be at liberty to collect the interest or dividends on ch securities, or to change the same for others of equal Section 8 of the act is amended 60 as to allow the in- vestment of the funds or accumutations of the companies organized under the act in bond and mortgage on land worth 60 per cent above the face of the mortgago—in stock at par—or in stocks of any institution incorporated under the State laws, which are worth par in New York at the time of purchase. A provision is made that any company already orgavized may by a vote of a majority of their directors, except the provisions of the amended act and make thelr charter conform with the same. Mr. Jaques’ bill to incorporate the Athenzum Associa- tion of New York, gives the incorporation to George Fol- som, Jobn A.C. Gray, Frank Moore, William C. Prime, William S. Thayer, L. Seymour Ashley, Parke Godwin, Charles C. Mott, and George k&. Waring, Jr. The object is to promote the advancement of literature and art by estab- lishing and maintaining a library, reading-room and gal- lery of art. The society has power to purchase and hold real estate to the value of $100,000. Mr. Jaques, bill to amend the act relative to the office of Attorney General and District Attorneys, provides that the Attorney General may, with the consent of the Gover- nor, employ additional counsel in prosecuting and defend- ing suits in which the people are in interest, in any court; Dut such counsel shall be appointed from the county where the suit is tried, if any competent counsel can be found thercin, and shall be in no way connected in business with the Governor or Attorney General. The Governor is em- powered to allow a reasonable fee to counsel so employed, to be paid out of the State Treasury, or to order payment thereot by the county where the trial is held. Mr. Jaques’ bill relative to District Attorneys, requires such officers, within thirty days after the close of any term of the court at which criminals are tried, to file in the County Clerk’s office, full and correct minutes of the evidence taken on the trial of such criminals. Mr. Jaques’ bill to amend the act in relation tothe traneportation of criminals to State prisons and houses of refuge, provides that the accounts therefor ‘shall be au- dited by the Board of Supervisors, and paid out of the treasury of the county in which the offence was commit- ted.” Mr. Cooper’s bill in the Assembly, regulating the modo of administrating assignments, provides that when an as- signment is made for the beneflt of creditors, it shall be the duty of the aseignee, within ten days, and before dis- posing of any of the assigned property, to tile acopy of the assignment with the Provate Judge of the county where the assignor resides, and to file a bond, with sureties as required by the said judge, for the faithful performance of the trust. In case of neglect of this provision the County Judge, on application of the assiguor or any credi- tor, is to appoint another assignee. Schedules of liabili- ties and avails are (o be filed with the County Judge with- in thirty days of the date of the assigument, ant a divi- dend i to be declared within eight months, un- less in either case an extension of time is allow. ed by the County Judge. More stringent pro. visiong are made to compel early closing up of of the affairs of an assignee, and to prevent the conceal- mentof property,and power is given to the County Judge to remove any assignee for cause and appoint ano- ther in his place. In all cases of assignments already made, where no final settlement has taken place, the County Judge may, upon application of any creditor, re- quire the aseignee to give bail and observe all tue other Provisions of the act. Mr. Cooper algo introduced a bill to regulate the sale of fruit in the city of New York, which prohibits the sale of strawberries in baskets containing less than one pint cach, or of peaches in baskets containing less than three pecks each, under a penalty of $25 for the first offence, and a similar fine and forfeiture of the articles tor the second of- fence. The City Comptroller is authorized to appoint an inspector of fruit, at such salary as ho shall deem sufli. cient, to enforce the law, collect the penalties, and pay over the same to the Almshouse Department. The following is an abstract of Mr. Regan’s ill, intr follo an abstract of 5 "8 , intro- duced in the Assembly, for the regulation of taverus, gro- cers and saloon keepera:— Section first provides that the supervisors of every town, and the justices of the peace residing therein shail be commissioners of excise and one supervisor and two justices be competent to act. Section second provides that the commissioners shall meet on the first Monday of May and on such other days ag the supervisor shall appoint. Section third provides for the keeping of a book of mi- nutes of their transactions. Section fourth gives them power to grant licenses to par- ties to sell in quantities, less than five gallons, to be drank on their premises: the license fee to be not less than ten or more than thirty dollars. Section fifth provides that for each commissioners shall be entitled to fifty cents collectively. Section sixth provides that no license shall be given to any other than a person of good moral character. Section seventh provides that bed baer roam shall enter into a bond for the payment of the sum of two hun- dred and fifty dollars, conditioned that he shall not permit any cock-fighting, gaming, playing with cards, or dice, or other in or about his premises. Section th poe that all moneys received for licenses ghall be devoted to the support of thie poor. Section ninth provides that any person dealing in liquors that shall be satisfactorily proven to be drugged, shail be fined five hundred dollars or imprisoned one year in State prison. Section tenth requires that the usual tavern acoommo- dation shall be provided in places other than cities, under penalty of five dollars, to be recovered by the overseers of the poor for the use of the poor. Section eleventh provides that no-liquor shall be sold by any licensed person to any pauper, under penalty of ten dollars. Section twelfth provides that whoever shall sell any spirituous liquors without having obtained a license there- for, shall forfeit yoy Sel dollars, to be recovered by the commissioners of 1! : ‘poor. Section thirteenth its liquors to be sold on doat rca aia weer aes that should any such boat provides that all such penalties shall be recovered in the name of the overseers of the poor, for the use of the poor. ‘Section sixteeath permits all tavern keepers to sell te travellers and guests on Sunday, but all grocers, saloon keepers and restaurants shall not be allowed to sell or Spee aEs Sy ate. om, PRAT, UnAerDPROY. of bree ive dol 5 Section seventeenth provides that in the city and county of New York, and in all other cities of the Btate, the Su- isors, with the Mayor and Common Council, shall "Sect a that all taki tion ei nt les grocers takin licenses for the sale, net lees than five gallons, not to be drank on the premises, shall pay ten dollars license and erection, ee nineteenth provides that when grocers take licenses to sell less than five gallons, and in addition to be drank on their premises, they shall pay twenty dollars license and cents foes. Section twentieth provides that this act shall take effect on the first Monday of May, 1860. THE INSOLVENT LAWS. Mr. Carter, by consent, introduced a Dill to amend the third and fourth articles of title 1, chapter 5, part 2 of Revised Statutes, in relation to ingolvent debtors. The amendment of article 3, which is the law known as the two third act, reduces the number of petitioners from two thirds to one third, also releases the property of the debtor acquired after assignment, from execution for debts exist. oh sed to the date of the petition. ¢ fourth article, which it is proposed to amend, is the act under which, prior to the repeal of the imprisonment for debt law, proceedings used to be taken to compel im- prisoned debtors to assign their property. The law isstill operative against insolvents. amendments proposed allow creditors having liquidated claims to the amount of $590,000 or upwards, which have been for sixty days overdue, and @on which no security is held, to proceed against a debtor to force him to insolvency. If, on inves- tigation, he is found by the Court to be insoivent, hejs compelled to assign all his Property for the beneit of is creditors. On such assignment, if no good cause can be shown against it, the debtor is to be diecharged from his debts; such discharge to havé the same authority as under what is now known as the two-third act. The bill also exempta the future acquired property of a debtor now insolvent, from debts existing before the passage of the law. Another amendment to this article prevents any preference being given to creditors after the commence- ment of Precedings under the law. ———————— Brooklyn City News. Democranic DELEGATES TO THE CHARLESTON CONVENTION. — The Democratic Convention of the Second Congressional district met at Montague Hall yesterday afternoon, and or” ganized by appointing Mr. James Bell, of the Sixth ward, as Chairman, and William M. Burrill, of the Eleventh ward, as Secretary. After which the following Looe were selected as delegates and alternates to the Democratic Na- tional Convention, to meet at Charleston, 8. C.:— Delegates—D. M. Chauncey and Dr. John Haslett. Alternates—Joseph Wilson and Richard H. Tucker. The nominations were unanimously made, and the Con- vention adjourned. ‘Tar GRaxp Jury ov THe Court oF OYER AND TxRwINER.— ‘The Grand Jury organized at the commencement of the January term of the Court of Oyer and Terminer, came into Court yesterday with eighty-six indictments, classi- fled as follows:— Assault and battery. ++ 89 Petit larceny... oe Grand larcen; 8 Receiving sto! 8 Mayhem, malicious mi 4 respass, false imprisonment, sodomy, carrying slung shot, attempt a cause miscarriage and selling lottery tickets, ene Sl wero masiscscom The Grand Jury having completed ir be 5 disebarged for the term, with the thanks of the Court. Supreme Coutt—Special Term. Before Hon. Judge Clerke. SUIT AGAINST A SHERIFF FOR ESCAPE OF A FBI- SONER. Jan. 21.—Barnes, Lyman @ Oo. ve. Jas. 0. Willat, Sheriff.—This was an action brought by Mr. J. H. MoCunn on behalf of the plaintifis, to recover damages against the Smarts. volt was, Seongit the "etontanfrearrened suit was bro ‘5 ‘The present maton on the part of Sheriff is Plaintiffs leave to surronder Cohen and to compel the edi gale. 4 ue. NEWS FROM THE WEST INDIES. Arrival of the Karnak—Affairs in Cuba and the Bahamas—Military Officers from Hayti—Large Coolie Contracts for Cuba—Trade and Money Market Re- ports, dic. . ‘The Cunard steamsbip Karnak, Captain Brownless, from Havana on the 19th and Nassau, N. P., on the 224 of January, arrived at this port at eight o'clock yesterday evening. She had on freight 850 boxes sugar, segars, New Orleans cotton and fruit. Among the passengers by the Karnak wore General Menelas Clement, Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Prophete and Lieutenant Colonel Brenor Prophete, of Hayti. ‘We have the following items of newsfrom the Bahamas, our files being dated to the 2lst instant: — ‘The hotel at Nassau — coenet on Saturday, the 2ist 1 eats ann aistrineooial Causes act, passed by the bs pera during the last session, came into operation on ‘A British bark, laden with mahogany, was totally lost at the Hog Sties during the late stormy weather. A couple of severe fires bad occurred in Nassau. A very serious riot had occurred at Harbor Island, on a cricket ground, between two clubs, each contestiug for possession of the fleld for a certain day. Died, at Nassau, Charles M. Bode, only surviving son of Dr. Charles Bode, who had practised in this cob, nearly half a century, and was formerly surgeon of the Heseian Grenadiers during the whole of the Revolutionary war in America. OUR TAVANA CORRESPONDENCE. Havana, Jan. 19, 1860. Stormy Passage of the Cahawba—Large Contracts for the Importation of Coolies—The Inhabitants of Polynesia to be Shipped—The Steamtug Decatur—Trade Reports— Freights and Bachange—City Healthy, dc. ‘The Cahawba arrived last evening at three o'clock, hav- Ing encountered heavy weather nearly all the way out, and left this morning for New Orleans at eight, with a strong northeast wind, and threatening of a boisterous passage. By this arrival we have received an agreeable accession to our visiters. There have been three large Coolie contracts closed within the last three weeks, covering thirty-five thou- sand—one for from 5,000 to 6,090, one for 15,000, and one Other for 15,000. The last to bring subjects from the Fastern Seas, or the Polynesian Island tribes. It is inti- mated that under this last contract expeditions may be pre- dicated from the coast of Africa; but these speculations have given rise to a report that contracts had been closed to bring contract laborers from the coast of Africa. We are introducing quite enough from Africa without insti. tuting the apprentice or voluntary labor system; and ail the powers of the earth cannot prevent it, while there is a prospect of golden gain to follow the enterprise. The steamtug Decatur is waiting repairs here from tho damage sustained by getting on shore, after being de- serted by the Spanish war steamer which took hur in tow, as vou were advised. Our business is not yet fairly open. Sugar stock, old and new crop, 16,000 boxes. No. 12 held at 93: rials. Freighis.—A very little better in demand, not in price. Exchange.—London, 14 to 14%; Paris, 13¢ to.1%{; New ad 2% to 4 premium; New Orleans, 4)¢ to 5 do., short sight City Intelligedce. * Tue Gory Mapat Presenrep To Capramy Atnuam, R. N., BY TH Crrv.—The following letter, received yesterday at the Mayor’s office from Captain W. Cornwallis Aldham, who commanded the Valorous during the expedition to lay the Atlantic Telegraph cable, will be read with con- siderable interest: — ‘Hr Brrrawsic Masesty’s Sarr Vatorovs, Vera Crvz, Jan. 7, 1860. Sim—Ihave the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Honor’s letter of the 2d of August, transmitting a gold medal voted to me by the city of New York in com- memoration of the esteem in whic! ‘services were held on the occasion of laying the At oe cable connecting Europe and America. I beg to offer you, Mr. Mayor, and the city of New York my best thanks for this handsome testimonial, commemorating as it does so im- ere ey ae, you, I receive with mi . ‘ were Part in it. From your Empire mainspring of this enterprise. To Mr. '. Field and his coadjuors, hearts notbing could daunt, are due the , foster- this noble 5 and ing and ‘ing out of although the ‘dectrio spark has for atime bécome extinct, yet I feel assured ere long, by the courage and perseve- rance of eminent men, it will soon resume its magic influence; and, by the blessing of God, will be the means of insuring peace and properity to our two great nations. Thave the haner'40 be, Mr. Mayor, your most ebedient and very humble servant, , W. CORNWALLIS ALDHAM, Captain H. B. M. S. Valorous, To the Right Hon. the Mayor of New York city. ‘Tue Improvements or Duave anp Reape Srreets.—The late alterations in Duane and Reade streets have decidedly improved the appearance of things in that neighborhood very materially. A number of magnificent warehouses and splendid marble front structures are gradually rearing up their heads in the place of the di floes which existed pre "as anidhed tne by Mr. Delevan were the choice of the and that the information was given with Phang nal Bost the Public believe that Mr. Wood had solicited the appoint- ments, we are requested to that the announcement was wi weet a We @ the contradiction at the instance of Major George B. Hall, of the City Inspector’s Department, who states, moreover, that there has been no collision or consultation whatever between Mr. Dela- van and the Mayor relative to any appointments. PRESENTATION TO JcDGE CoNNoLLy.—On Thursday even- ing a number of legal and literary gentlemen assembled at the house of Judge Connolly, in Fifticth street, for the pupose of presenting him with a splendid gold watch, valued at $250, as a testimonial of their esteem. Mr. Stephen Duffy, on behalf of the committee, made the pre" sentation, accompanying it with appr: remarks, to which a fitting ‘response was made, oy Taies Connolly. The rertee | then adjourned to the dining room, where a collation been prepared, and full justice was done to the choice variety of viands and liquids. The watch is » splendid hunting piece. On the inside of the case is off- graved:—‘Presented to Hon. Michael Connolly by his constituents as a token of their esteem, January, 1860." On the outside is a representation of the judicial’ bench, with law books, sword, scales of justice, &c. FirE IN FouRTKENYS stkeet.—TeN Horses Burvep 10 Dratn.—Atbout half-past ten o’clock last night a fire broke out in a row of frame stables at the corner of Fourteenth street and Eleventh avenue, and before the flames could be subdued ten horses were burned to death. The stables belonged to Hugh Leahy, kindling wood dealer, and nine of the horses belonged’ to him, and the other horse belonged to Woolly & Annin, lumber dealers. The damage to the stables amounts to about $150, and the loss on the horses amounts to about $1,500. Mr. Leahy was insured for $400 on all his stables and sheds, in the Wall gtreet Insurance Company, but was not insured on the horses. No insurance on Mr. Woolly’s horse; he was ea at $150. The cause of the fire is at present un- wn. Pouca, MeenxG.—The National Democratic Volun- teers held a regular meeting on the 26th inst., at their headquarters, European House, No. 767 Broadway. There was a large.attendance. A number of gentlemen from various parts of the city were proposed for admission wo membership, after FRedeiont and the transaction of other routine meeting adjourned to the regular night-—next Thursday evening, Personal Intelligence. Judge Fdwards Pierrepont, of the Superior Court, has Teft New York for Cuba for the benefit of his health, which, owing, perbaps, to the badly ventilated Court rooms, has been somewhat impaired. Mr. Burnside, a merchant of New Orleans, who, twen- ty-five years ago, wasa dry goods clerk in’ Virginia, re- ceiving tae — rer ae has Really pa sugar pi jon in St. James’ parish, La.. for $500, There are some 7,000 ‘or 8,000 acres'in the tract. Mr. Burnside’s slaves now number over & =. Three upon the testimony of numerous Boh of November last, Abbott, who bas’ been habit of his ina anc taticead a mast & $ for | Additional from New Granada. OUR PANAMA CORRESPONDENCE, AsrinwALL Hous, Panama, Jan. 16, 1860, Celebrities in a City Hotel—An English Lady the Belle of Panama—President Mora will Clam his Rightin Costa Rica—Preparations for the Struggle— Better Feeling fe- ward Our Citizens in Central Ameria—Regret for the Death of General Lamar, éc. Everything is quiet here now. ‘The distinguished persons now bivouacing at this hotel aro Sir Wm. Gore Ouscley, late British Miniter to Centrad America, with his family, and Juan Rafael Mora, ex-Pre- sident of Costa Rica, with several shades of his past Pre- sidential functions, who joined him on board the Guate- mala on her last dowgward trip. Sir G. Ouseley is on his way home, having squred up his account with Central America. ‘Miss Ouseley is now the reigning bole of Panams, and from her sprightly disposition qnd polished mamers is ‘well calculated to win the hearts of the unwary’; on pas- sont, she is a sweet and amiablo young lady. President Mora went up to Guatemala in the steamer om hor last trip, and returns in her on the 18th inst. for Pua- ta Arenas, where, in all probability, he will make hig first blow to regain his position as President of Costa Rica. There is not the least doubt about this. Juan Rafael Mora will be the acknowledged President of that republic in leas than three months. ‘So mote it be,’’ say all who are ao- quaiated with the ‘‘ins and outs” of his banishment, The night that the Guatemala left Punta Arenas (the 4th instant), Colonel Blance, who has always been a warm supporter of President Mora, was on board with him until eleven o'clock at night, and he assured him that all was right. He (Colonel ) left the steamer ina bungo, to go up the coast, and was furnished with provisions by one of the officers of the Guatemala. When leaving, Presideat Mora said to Colonel Bianco, ‘You have now your destiny in your own hands,” or words to that t. onel Blanco Is to meet with Progident Mora on the night ‘of the steamer’s reaching Punta ‘Arenas, and thems will come the “tug of war.’ Americans are gaining id in the Central American States. The people are now eginning to learn that all Americans do not resemble the style of citizens exactly that followed the world renowned lventurer, William Walker, to this country several years . Prejudices formed against our country under the ircumstances, such as @ cutthroat revolution like Walk- er’s, are very hard to live down, and, under the circum- stances, our government has not made altogether suck oflicial appointments as it might have done. The United States should have done everything in its power to conci- liate matters here, which, Tato sorry to say, it did mot do. Many of our countrymen have sought this bright and beautiful country for the purpose of carrying om business, and they have invariably been looked upon with. a suspicious eye, and consequentiy have had a hard time, which, if it had not been for the. impressions made here by Gen, Wm. Walker and his cut-throat followers, would have been quite the contrary. However, ‘let the dead past bury its dead.”” There is a better time coming: ight wanes; the mists around ‘The mountatns curl, melt into morn, Aud tight awakes the world, Mr. S. Ouksmith, a very intelligent aud ente; young American, haa been engaged jin business in Sam Salvador, ata city of about 25,0(0 inhabitants, called Sam Migue!, for about one year, aud he teaves ip the Baltic om to morrow for New York, carrying with bim the contract of tbe Salvadorian government for a Mint, which he is te establish at San Miguol. He has the exclusive privilege of cojuing for the whole of the Central American States, ‘This speaks well, not only for Mr, Oaksmith as a geutle- , man of function, but it will do much towards binding to- gether the broken reed. The death of Gen. M. B. Lamar has caused much regret on this side of the water. He was indeed a noble-miaded and noble-hearted gentleman. His loss will no doubt be deeply felt by all who knew him. News from Venezuela. OUR CARACAS CORRESPONDENCE. Caracas, Jan. 1, 1860. More Revolutionary Alarms—Transfer of Federalist Prison - ers to Castle St. €arlos—Sotillo Not Defeated, but in Force Near Barcelona—General Rapine and Murder in the Provinces—The Political Parties and Sectional Distractions of the Country—Dificulties with England and France, dc. The government have been ina state of great alarm within the last few days. They were led to believe that an uprising would take effect on Christmas eve, by the federalists, and, as a Precautionary measure, the prisons of Lalyuayva and Caracas were emptied of all the federal prisoners. About 600 were sent immediately to Castle St. Carlos, the State prison of Venezuela, at the entrance from the sea to Maracaibo. Among the number was the General-in-Chief Silva. ‘The accounts previously received that Sotillo had bees beaten in the Oriente proves to be false. He is in force with a large body of horse, scouring the plains of Barce- Jona and Matuvin. The federalists have the province of Barcelona and Cumana, except the respective capitals, and they are scattered over the whole republic. ‘The scenes of blood and murder are awfully described, villages and plantations burned and otherwise desttoyed ; men, women and children murdered in cold blood, and every excess practised. General Castro foresaw what was likely to take place, and to prevent the effusion of Dlood and carnage, with the advice of his Ministers, was ‘about to proclaim the federation to pacify the people until the election and meeting of Congress, when it could be determined what kind of government to adgpt. The cem- tral oligarchy, or moneyed aristocracy, being determined. on the central or despotic power, whereby they could rule the whole people with a rod of iron, and dissipate of which was sent to England, prat to catch a whale; but John Bull will never nib- ble at such a hook. Venezuela will never induce England. to trust her again; her creditge far below zero, and never will rise until some foreign nation takes her under its charge. The sending away of the French Minister, Levraud, at forty-eight hours’ notice, may not be overlooked Louis Napoleon. Levraud remains at ing the resolve of his government; he holds , Castro being the legitimate Preisdent, he had a right to sustaim him, in preference to a usu government. There is one thing certain: Venezuela will never remain at peace un- tila federal government is established; the people will never consent to remain at peace while a central despot- ism prevails over the rights of the people, whatever party may have the ascendency. Naval Intelligence. OUR PORTSMOUTH CORRESPONDENCE. ” Navy Yarn, Portsuovra, N. H., Jan. 20, 186@. ‘The United States ship Cumberland is fitting out at this yard, preparatory to being placed in commission to join our squadron in the Chinese waters. Her old battery has ‘been removed, and in ita place will be substituted the new and powerful gun, which will give her an armament of which she is worthy, and one well calculated for thas distant station. The officers have not yet been ordered, Dut tis generally understood that an old veteran will comman: ir. ‘The Old Ironsides and Santee still remain in ordinary, ee eee a isa ts ong Fos ome two in . - Lcd will, very likely, grace the waters of the Modi- ‘ranean. The number of men employed in the is im have been going on here, which the summer will show to much advantage, none more 80, however, than those which have taken place at the marine barracks in this yard. A fine, imposing gateway: is im course of erection, military cross Toate tare planned and laid out, trees planted, walks watch towers, surmounted with sentry boxes, in the centre of the barrack grounds has been waves the h ‘ ', however, Secrvian aie ‘Williamsburg City News. Berctamme iv Asronia.—The house of Mr. James M. Rankin, at Astoria, was entered on Thursday night and robbed of « large quantity of silver plate, valued at $258. i ‘ ‘