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; WHOLE NO. 8596. S'The Proposed Overland Postal “ans Vanes i NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, Service. THE HOMESTEAD BILL IN THE SENATE, Speech of Mr. Cox on our Relations . with Mexico, a, ae, ae, @uy Special Washington Correspondence. ‘Wasnmerow, March 19, 1860. ‘THE NICARAGUA TREATY. An executive session has been called for to-morrow, {tan the parpoen of retousliehed the vote whereby the ‘\Dlearagua treaty was rejected. This course has been @uggested by a number of republican Senators, who are Miready convinced that they committed a great blunder in ‘Veting against it for the reasons assigned. The time hav- mg elapsed when the ratification was to take place, it is @msidered very doubtful whether the treaty can be re- vived. THR OVERLAND MAIL SERVICE. ‘The Senate Post Office Committee, at their special mect- ing this morning, made a number of changes in the bill which was adopted at their last meeting for the overland mail service to Catifornia. The following is the plan which was finally agreed to as a substitute for Mr. Col- fax’s bill, and which will be reported by Senator Gwin to-morrow, with a view of putting it upon its immediate paneage: Section 1.—That the Postmaster General be, and is hereby, authorized and directed to provide for the trans- portation of mails twice weekly, in coaches, between St. Joseph, in Missouri, and Placerville, in California; pro- ‘vided the service can be obtained at an annual cost not exceeding four hundred and sixty-two thousand dollars, and the trip can be performed in time not exceeding twen- ty days. Sec. 2.—That the Postmaster General be, and is hereby, farther authorized and directed to provide for the trans- portation of mails from St. Paul, Minnesota, via St. Cloud, and from Superior, Wisconsin, via Crow Wing, to Dallas, in Oregon, twice weekly; provided the service ean be ob- ‘tained at an annual cost not exceeding two hundred thou- Band dollars, and the trip can be performed in time not @xeceding twenty days. Sec. 3.—That the Postmaster General be, and he hereby, authorized and directed to modify the @ontract with the contractors now performing service on routes 12,543 and 12,565, 80 as to provide for the con- ‘veyance of the United States mail, in four horse coaches, > aix times a week, at a schedule of seven days from April ‘Ast to December 1st, and fourteen days the remainder of the year, from Sacramento, via Yreka, Jacksonville, ‘Roseburg, Oakland, Eugene City, Covallis and Salem, to Portland, Oregon, for a compensation not to exceed one Ibandred thousand dollars per annum, the contract 0 ex- Pire September 15, 1864. Bec, 4—That the contracta for such service shall Previde—Ist, ‘That no compensation shall be al- Yowed within the guaranteed time; 24, That the @omtractors shall convey on each trip, within the specified time, all mail matter delivered by the agents of the de- partment, written or printed, upon which the rates of let- ter postage are paid; 84, that the contracts shall expire on the 18th day of September, 1864. Sec. 6.—That the Postmaster, be, and he is hereby, authorized to agree w: contractors for the California service uow in operation under the act of tho 84 of March, 1857, for the transfer of the service now per- formed under said contract between Memphis and Fort ‘Smith to the route between Antonio and El Paso; provided no additional cost is incurred; and provided farther, that by such change the maile between New Orleans and Sam Francisco can be transported within twenty days on each trip. ‘ Beo. 6—.That the cost of the service authorized in this net, and of that now performing under the said act of the 8d of March, 1867, be paid by the Secretary of the Trea- sury[upon certificate of service from the Postmaster Gene- ral. Bec. 7.—That this act shall not go into effect, in refe- Tence to the overland routes, unless the Postmaster Ggne ral can provide for the transportation of the printed mat- ter and franked documents between the Atlantic and Pa- cific States, at an annual expense not exceeding $150,000, ‘Seo. §.—That in all cases in which the contractors, or ekber of them, now pertorming service upon the afore- * gaid routes, are willing to accept the new service under the provisions of this act, the Po#tmaster General may amend their contracts to conform to the same withou} ad- vertisement for proposals. THR PACIFIC RAILROAD. ‘The select Pacific Railroad Committee had a meeting to- day, but made no progress not indicated in my despatch concerning Saturday’s proceedings. To-morrow night they will decide how many routes to report. 4 GENERAL TELEGRAPH Law. Henry O'Reilly, the constructor of the firat telegraph Mines that electrically connected the different sections of the United States, memorializes Congress for a general law to facilitate communication between the Atlantic and Pacific States, by giving right of way to all telegraphers across the continent, and thus securing increased facilities at moderate rates by encouraging salutary competition in telegraphing. He says the Legislatures of the various ‘States having given equal protection and right of way to all telegraphere, it is but just that the national legislature | should extend similar protection and advantages through the public domain between the Mississippi and the Pacific, and to this end he solicits Congress to pass a gencral law, ‘THE CHARGES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION. ‘Mr. Covode’s Committee, relative to the administration, will meet to-morrow, and investigate some of the alleged charges brought against the Post Office Department in Californis. The San Francisoo Post Office will be the abject of special attention. PENNINGTON AND THE PRESIDENCY, ‘The allusion in the Henatn’s despatches to Speaker Pennington for the Presidency, has produced several ad- @itional champions in his support, who expres the opinion that he can carry Pennsylvania and New Jersey. + THE EUPERINTESDENCY OF THE NAVY YARDS, ‘The idea of putting the nayy yards under civil super- imtendence !s growing quite popular. Tho opinion is that the different mechanic branches of a yard should not be in charge of a man educated to the sea and naval service, but under the supervision of able mechanics, whose education better qualifies them for the position. The change in the Springfield United States Armory from a military to a civil superintendent, which was brought about by Mr. Banks, of Maseachusetts, has proved highly Successful and economical. THE HARPER'S FRERY INVESTIGATION. ‘The Harper's Ferry investigating committee have mot been in session for some time. They a-e waiting for witnesses. Their officers are on the track of Red- path and Sanborn, and they hope in s few days to be able to secure them. ‘Hyatt does not manifest any disposition yet to answer the questiéns propounded ww him. The cummittee are determined to keep him tm jail until the adjournment of Congress, unless he yields to their demands. THE AMENDED RULES OF Tire nOvaR. ‘The House to-day adopted the report of the Select Oom- mitteo on Rules to abolish the Committee on Engraving— Mosers. Adrain, of N. J., Covyode, of Pa., and Maclay, of NN. Y.—and to transfer its powers and duties to the 0om- mittee om Printing, which also has charge of the binding, and which consists of Meesrs. Gurley, of Ohio, Haskin, of N. Y., and Dimmick, of Pa. This reform was attempted last year, but failed. To-day it was carried bya large majority. . MORMON AFFAIRS. Mr. Hartnett, late Secretary of Utah, who died a few days since at St. Louis, resigned his office some weeks before bis death, being aware of his physical condition. Jucges Cradlebaugh and Sinclair are here, and Judge Eckles having resigned, there are now no jadges in the ‘Territory, unless Mr. Eckles continues to act untit his suo- cessor \8 appointed. The only other Federal officers now on duty im Utah are Governor Cumming and Mr Dodson, the Marshal. The military having just been or- derod tothe Mexican frontier, will leave the Territory wholly im the power of the Mormons, which is pretty good eviderice that they are not the most unruty people in ORK TASTE i Wi > the world. Mr. Hooper, delegate from Utah, will present memorials tothe House in a few days, asking for the ca- tablishment of land office in Utah, and the extension to that Territory of the pre-emption rights, as granted to other Territories. He has also a memorial before the | Committee on Public Lands, asking that the law of the Thirty third Congress, granting one hundred and sixty ‘acres of land to actual settlers in the Territory of New Mexico, be extended to Utah. THR OSSOURI ELECTION CASE, The House Committee on Elections met this morn- ‘mg, and bad under consideration the contested eleo- tion cage of Barrett and Blair. Barrett, the elfting member, opened his case, and commenced his argu- ment in reply to his contestant. He will occupy sove- ral’ days, as the evidence in his caso is very volu- minous. MORCRILANROUS MATTERS. Mr, Johnson’s resolution, mentioned in the Senate re- Port, referred to the Mountain Meadows massacre, in August, 1850, and desired information as tothe ateps taken to discover the offenders. ‘Mr. Mason’s resolution related to any communication from Mr. Harris, our Minister to Japan, in regard to the Proposed diplomatic mission from Japan to the United States, and instracts the Committce on Foreign Relations to inquire into thé expediency of providing for the recep tion of said migsion. Commander Maury has written a jong letter to Senator ‘Gwin on the subject of interoceanic telegraphs, showing in a strong light the incalculable advantages which would result therefrom to the government in military affairs, and to commeroe, surveys and meteorology. The House to-day worked under the recently amended rules, The experiment abows that, {f strictly observed, they will effect marked improvement in the manner of transacting business. All the States, save probably Californiajand Oregon, will it is said, be represented in the Constitutional Union Con- vention. The supposition is that Senator Critkenden will at that time convene the National Executive Committee, in which event « large delegation will bo present at Balti- more on the th of May. ‘Tho Secretary of the Interior has despatched an agent to Wisconsin to investigate the alleged frauds on the Meno minee Indians. THE OPERATIC FUROR. ‘The miserable box in this city called a theatre, was packed this evening, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, with one of the most distinguished ond fashionable audiences ever assembled on a similar occa- sion, to greet little Patties Lucia. Nearly all the foreign Tegations were represented. Miss Lano, attended by Vice President Breckenridge, and Senator Dougias and Mrs. Douglas, were among the audience, Patti stormed the hearts of all present by her wonderful voice and exe- cution, and was showered with bouquets and called out ‘at the end of every act. THIRTY-SIXTH CONGRESS. YIRST SESSION. Senate. ‘Wasumnctow, March 19, 1860. ‘Two messages were received from the President. THB HOMESTR/D BILL. Mr. Eira, (rep.) of N. ¥., presented a petition in favor of a uniform bankrupt law; also the petition of James W. Nye and 106 others, of New York, in favor of the Homestead bill. “ THE DOUNDARY BETWEEN OnMKGoN AND WasmINTON. Mr. Lang, (dem.) of Oregon, introduced a resolution providing that the Committee on Public Lands inquire into the expediency of making the forty-sixth parallel the boundary between Oregon and Washington. Adopted. ‘The House bill authorizing the publishers of newspapers it on their a peowe aken Up nn when subscriptions ex. ‘Mr. Youre, (dem. ) of Fia., re) an additional sec- tion, to the that the drop re delivered in large cities by carriers be charged one cent postage instead of two, as heretofore, which was adopted, and the bill then PREEMPTION RIGHTS IN OREGON axp wadiuworor: “ The bill relative to the pre- rights of certain Mr. Jonxson, (dem.) of Ark., introduced a resolution that the President communicate information in his sion relative to a certain Indian massacre in U! what meagures were taken in relation thereto, and present condition of the survivors. A opted. OUR RELATIONS WITT! JAPAN. Mr. Mason, (dem.) of Va., introduced a resolution that the Secretary of State communicate “BE PRE RIGHTS Mr. Hartan, (rep.) of Iowa, introauced a bill to extend ee pre-emption over unsurveyed lands in Iowa. ‘TRE CAPITOL EXTENSION. Mr. Hatz, (rep.) of N. H., introduced « resolution call- ing on tho Superintendent of the 1 Extension for in- Capito! formation as to the feasibility and cost of extending the Senate Chamber 60 as to take in the windows om the . Clair flats a order for Tuesday at one o'clock. Lost by yeas 23, nays 20. i ‘TIE HOMESTRAD BILL ‘was taken up. Mr. Nicnorszoy, (dem.) of Tenn., said he bad found in- superable objections to the House bill on the sub- game ject, and he should confine his remarks to the Senate bill, which, in his opinion, would not conflict with the ea- tablished policy of the government in relation to the pub- lic lands. He went into a statistical argument to how the great advantage to result from the adoption of the in the receipts of the government. It would induce twent; thousand families annually to emigrate to new and uncul- tivated lands. This migration would be of infinite ser- vice to the whole country, for it would build up a class of independent farmers, who make better citizens in time of Ds me and better soldiers in time of war. rred to the recent strikes im Massach aie en ae ao power | slavery by mepasiog Se constitution. The be the same, w! the bill or held the territory for the put ‘mission as States, and its po! sure as this bill. Sectional sequence. ‘on motion of Mr. Jouxson, (dem+) of Tenn., the bill ‘was postponed till Wednesday, at one P. M. OUR TREATY WITH SPAIN, ‘The bill declaratory of the acts for carrying into effect the ninth article of the of 1819 with Spain was Am (reggie in 4 read. The bill provides for the payment of the interest awarded by the United States judges in East Florida, as of the satisfaction nah gk eR 834, ir. Toomns, (dem.) of Ga., said the principal had been nations in such cages to make th meat under trea- ties, He cited numerous cases and Mr. Mattory, (dem.) of Fis., ¢ in favor of the claim, and gave the of its origin, He urged the outstanding treasury notes, to authorize a loan, regulating and increasing the duties on imports, and for other pur. poses. Mr, Suxnuax, (rep.) of Ohio, from the same Committce, reported a bill making appropriations for the necessary executive and judicial expenses of the government for the next fiscal ycar. ‘The Commitieo on Commerce reported a bil! making ap- Propriations for the lighthouse cstabliabments. ‘THE WILLETT’S POINT FORTIFICATIONS, Mr. Hasxi, (A. L. dem.) of N. Y., from the Committee on Pubii i the INDIAN AFFAIRS. Mr. (S. opp.) of Tenn., from the Committee on Indian Affairs, re vA sat te for payment for the deprecation oommitted by: chore heey the Shaw: neg. Indians ot Kanes oat Ir. Scorr, (dem. .,from the same committee, reported a bill providing for the examination of the claims bi vig te the Redian dcpredations in New Mexico. All the above named bills were referred Commit- tee of the Whole on the State of tae Uaian! na me a ECLES OF TuR OUES, ¢ Hone procee: 0 act on thi amendmen! to the rules beretofore reserved (ox wepurine ‘votes, m= Ry the new arrangement the Judges of the Court of Chat Foreign Mivisterr, and Senators and Representa- tive lect, are now acmitted to the floor. That part of the amencment proposing to similarly include ex.mem ders of the House not prosecuting claime. pereonally or as agents before the House, wag rejected by a tle vote, the Speaker adding his in the negative. ¢ Mr. Yalandigham's motion to rescind the rule which | Dy seventeen |. Arule was | the Clerk shal restricts a member to one hour in debate was defeated that the clection of Speaker presery re prea decorum, pte j questions of order, subject to an appeal to the House. OUR RELATIONS WITH MEXICO Mr. RraGay, (dem.) of Texas, again presented his mo- tion to refer the Military Academy the ecognized it, and practically by a That Lp ere us three ‘valuable rights of over Mexico an Tight to intervene Dy foroe to prosect, it, He spoke of the advantages of the treaty to every of the country—to the Obio farmer, the ro ry the iron and manufacturing interest. He illustrated this by statistics from Ohio, whoee grain product was one hun- dred and syste aie a oem ‘and whose bole Was seventy millions lars—a great surplus . He gave s statement of the productions of Mex. ico, especially of its coffec, sugar and silver. The inst ‘was two and a half billions since the conquest, and during that time the mines had been only superficially worked. He found the causes of intervention in the and to give = protectorate. ganizations were already formed by the Knights of the Golden Circle, who had tendered their aid to the Juarez government. They offered to loan bim the money and put bim in the capital in consideration of certain lands in the Mexican States. There Joe rey other considerations offered. If this treaty fail, government do not go in by its regu- lar army. irresponsible parties ‘would, ond ‘we could not blame either them or Juarez. France could intervene in Italy, but our interest in Mexico was greator than that of France in Italy. He quoted Vattel, Philltmore, and other jurists, to show warrant for intervention in « case like Mexico, even without the intervention of a treaty. There fe something yet to save. Mr. Cox gave am ac- count of Mexican reseurces and commerce. England monopolized them. We are the hbors of Mexico. He referred to its soil and other natural advantages. Givo the United States, with ite steam engine, unrest, decen- tralizing self-government and energy, @ foothold by this treaty, and our commerce would surpass that of England with Mexico, which was thirty-three millions of dollars perapnum. He considered the objections against this treaty—Firet, that it would bring war. He thought that it would prevent war. nd, that annexation would result, coneidered our former acquisitions, and an- swered the objection by pointing to their growth and pro- grees. Third, as to Ney a ge me not homo- [ aveomtloge persia the danger of disunion from ® our . He regar as part of the law of growth which was the con ot health, ey sion ie decay, and America is not exempt from this law. We must, to fulfif it, take charge of Mexico, and if we cannot give it sn orderly indepen- dence, guard its weakness, and ite estate. There was no American but had a lurking approbation of the elastic it which made us the greatest on the continent. do pot intervene it will be done by Spain, France or England. Kegiand would not object to our in- terference. , the to show it. He try, intellectual, mar- tial, agricultural, mechanical and political, we had always a cozen Jocomotive republies fired up and ready for move- ment. He thought if the neutrality laws were repealed, and the government’s sanction had, a regiment of suchele- ments could be readily raised in every one of the two hun- dred and thirty-seven Congressional districts in the Union. European nations expand, Russia, France, England, dinia, and even Spain in makers was held yesterday morning, at the Social Reform (Columbian) Hall, in Grand street. The meeting was called to order at nine o’clock, and resolutions were passed expressing the determination of the strikers not to yield unless their demands were acceded to by the Desses. It wap stated that some thirty five of the latter had consented to give an increase of from ten to twenty- five per cent on the wages of their workmen, ond a com- mittee was then appointed to call upon those who had not as yet made any advance. The meeting then adjourned to nesemble sgain at five o'clock P. M., when the commit- tee appointed in the morning mado-a report. They called upon the various bosses, one of whom, in an up town strect, consented to give hig workmen one dollar more per week, Another obstinately refused to give any in- crease, DO matter what the confequences might be, and a third agreed to abide by the decision of the others. The remainder have not expressed their intention yet, and in the meantime their employ és refuse to go to work until they receive a definite apswer as to their demands. After the transaction of some unimportant business the meeting adjourned, to assemble again this evening. MAES MEETING OF THE HOUSE PAINTERS OF NEW YORK. A meeting of the house paixters of this city was held last night, in Military Hall, Bowery. It was called toge- ther by the President of the Houre Printers Society of New York. There are about 1,600 house painters in this city, only 800 of whom are members of the society. The object they had in view was to get all {the journeymen in the city to demand one uniform rate of wages during the year. They are now receiving, with some few excep- tions, from twelve to fourteen shillings per day. They think and say the bosses are able to give them two dol. lars per day, and are resolved in future to demand that sum. ‘The meeting was advertised to take place at half past teven, but was not called to order before half past eight, only about one hundred persons being present. Mr. ‘Thomas SuunerJand, President of the society was in the cbair, and said though the meeting had been in the pame of the society, it was not a meeting y, but of the journeymen house iew York. Some one bad flowery and eloquent speaker wanted was his rights, nothing more and that while ort ‘of the "land fact their occupation was man could follew, 20 that it was not a a flowery speaker He a man there to brooks; he bad lived and worked in and could assure them that n' e & : 5 id gE e g pa gcse. eity | i tl ig fd if Fees Li i i SE. f # ploy ed altog demanced—two collars per Mr. Ruxy ssid he thought the few assembled they could control aji the house what they wished the men to do, in fused to give the advance demanded, fectly ridiculous to Ce ans fp id do sn good; that he, any ru! # oF regulations they 3 "utr. Keapy said he believed to find out the opinion of the on the i at ae i 3 lil rit fle 5s. the let bk Bt? bours a én lent were calle, together for, and not for any useless discus- sion; and though many unfortunate men were now out of ex ployment, he believed it was their own fault—~in fact, he was sure of it—they would much rather spend their quarter or twelve cents in tome drinking saloon than pay ittowarcs supporting this ociety, which if they did, he wee quite sure no man need be out of em; yt in this city, end wonld pever experience apy difficulty in getting a fair cay’s wages for a fair day's work. He cal upon them to remember their wives and families at home, who were dependent on them for support, and if they LD. ere, ‘was sure thoy would be able to the | it is certain! for. “4 sie that esa who we On this occasion. Mr. Wood pelonged 10 ad ked for. Would be distinguished in spy age, and of Psrer here moved the following resolu- | whom but a few exiet at any particular of time. A tion :— man of Lge onlemmree tah od of character, semble ww hogan dine Siatay | Scat ibe aay ste a nace are ert hy On thi iusation belog pur bp the Presioest the wnotien and in bis mode of Meevaried Gate cree was car! wpanimously. fession. Ihave felt bps hore bred ‘The } then invited all those present who were | public business eee Of individoals; pan ke ray vent ad bat Dut a8 that practice bas been hence tate i their r @arolled. Some few responded to the cail. OBITUARY. Death of Géerge Wood, Eaq., of the New York Bar. Intelligence of the death of George Wood, a veteran and eminent member of the bar, was announced in our courte yesterday, ‘were adjourned out of respect to the high yoal standing and privaie virtues of the do- conned. He died at his residence in Fifth avenue, in this city, about ome o’clock on the 17th instant, aged seventy- one years. Mr. Wood bad been fur nearly two years suf- fering from ig, and on Saturday night last awoke complaining of pain in his arm. His wife endeavoret to assuage his suffering by rubbing the affectedarm. He then said thas he felt a cold sweat on his forehead, and in a very brieftime after that expired. George Wood was a native of Burlington, New Jersey, and studied law there with Richard Stockton, s distinguished member of the legal profession. He afterwards establiahed himself in New Brunswick, rising rapidly in bis profession, until, it ip perhags ok See mee to say, he became the head of the bar Mr. Wood removed to the city of ‘was due to bis pre-eminent ab! the of questions of law before the In the of or questions re! to title to real estate, and in the argument of com SEE aU cotipnter tee meas rs oa aay qumtemsporery ar or an, preg A ey Union. great learning, rot reasoning, and wonderful tnd compiebensie- ness in with the most intricate and sub- jects, was the admiration of all who heard him, Placed bim i the foremost rank <a attain. ment. Mr. Wood did not heat — po was sound, solid, ive, forcible, logics! he ith the are being made to hold a regular meeting ofthe legal profeaion, th which a wi expressions mpatby avowed his brethren of the Bar. 7 UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT. Before Hon. Judge fmally. Manca 19.—Mr, C. H. Hunt, Assistant United States Dis- trict Attorney, addressing the Court, said that he had heard this spor member of day in this city, atan advanced age. He was a profound lawyer, having very extensive practice in all the Courts of this State, in the United States, and in the Supreme Court of the United States. His Sat oath pours past bo wer eabenpty ammioted by il” ut for a few yi was ; ness, which withdrew him from active business, He en- Joyed a bigh personal character, he great sim- licity, be was and held an exalted posi- ioacieneetr cena eemere out memory ‘Mr. Wood, and that an entry be made in the minutes to that effect. Mr. Clinton seconded the motion. That George Wood ‘was one of the foremost men of this Stte is conceited by all the members of the 1, and that position he had attained before many of the present members had entered upon their duties, or while others were yet young EA Ang He wis, in }» the Webster of the New orl bar. ‘The Court bad not had the privilege of a ac- quaintance with Mr. Wood, and knew bim wid by repu- tation; he was widely known in the Courts this State and in the Supreme Court of the United States; he was known as agentieman of high-toned and manly reputa- tion, and it was but just that this tribute should be paid to the memory of one who 20 well deserved the respect of the profersion. J The Court then adjourned, and the motion was ordered to be entered on the minutes. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. Before Hon. Judge Betts. Hen. J. J. Roossvecr, United States District Attorney, announced to the Court in brief, but a te terms, the lamented death of Mr. Geo, Wood, an old and honored member of the profession; it was customary on occasions of this kind to do honor to the memory of their deceased ‘brethren by suspending the business of the courts, and he moved that, in this instance, we should mark our genre of the lose of one so eminent in the profession by adjourning for tne day, and entering the motion and ac- tion of the Court on the minutes. Mr. EC. Brxznict seconded the motion, and felt that it was a tribute due to one who had for many years sus- BOR epanwcabion nthe foremost ranks of the New ‘ork bar. , Judge Betts fully concurred in the: remarks of the learned District Attorney and the seconder of the motion. ° Mr. Wood was a man of great emivence in his profession, of deep study, learn’ and undoubted ability. It was but pI r and just, when such a man died, that a tribute should be paid to his memory by a: of business. Tt was therefore ordered that the rt adjourn, and that @ notice to that effect be entered on the minutes. COURT—SPECIAL TERM. jndge Mr. Rormerrorp rose to apnounce the sad intel- gence, just received, of of = Mr. ‘ood, who bad ben 4 orpa- ments of the bar, wi . His virtues were widely known, not only in the United States, but abroad. In honor of the memory of one who had £0 ten: his profession, he moved that the Court do now TD. . Ne in seconaing the motion, aaid:—If the Court ‘ood was my arsociate in this case (the New javen Railroad Schuyler stock case, set down for the controversy 4 as your honor may weil conceive, I have always been ceedingly desirous that be should have it was terminated. lis success bas coyggeh — measure due to bim, and no one can feel the loss of and counsels more than Ido. His death reat extent, almost alone in this controversy, having ference to the large number of those inent bar, who are on the other 1 tremely desirous proceed. s E i: g 3 com] the greatest posaitle wish to all au memory of one go distinguished as Mr. been for s0 wany years acknowledged bar. J therefore concur in the poy a ask respectfully that your honor will fen! The Judge stated that he had always looked up Wood with the greatest reepect, and admired him lawyer and virtues asa man. He grant directed the order to be recorded. SUPREME COURT—CIRCUIT. es i E EEF BEGEE R35 teen years a partner of the ad- oe out of respect to the memory of Str. ‘Wood. . Mr. Goocman spoke in high terms of the legal acquirements of the ceceared veteran of the profersion, and be nnd of 3 Pepa a the command which he had over jem per most emergencies. Mr. Larogre teconded the’ ‘motion. Judge Foxny concurred in the remarks and the justnees of the request, and scoordingly ordered the court to stand adjourned for the day. SUPERIOR COURT. Before Chief Justice 4 Mr. Joseru Bioxt |, in appropriate the ad- . ‘moved, urpment of this court in consequence of the demise of . Geo. Wood, to which the court assented. COURT OF cee matiec FIRST. Before Hon. J Lg General Saxprorp announced Ghat he bad learned with the deepest Cas of the decease of Mr. Geo. Wood, who bas been considered ag distinguished as the head, at the time of his deceage, of the bar of New York. He moved jan the Court, oui of respect to his memory, should ad- urn. Mr, Enaervs,0. Bexapicr seconded the motion. Judge Dary taid—The Court will comply with the re- quest of the mover and seconder. If there be an instance in which a demonstration of this kind should be made, also excelled and that, indeed, there was no department in which ‘Was not entitled to take high rank; that baving regard to Soa al spel momo cen" mar) 8 ‘The Court was then adjourned for y MARINE COURT. Before Hon. Judge Maynard. On motion this Court also urned out of respect to the memory of Mr. Wood. Governor Bissell, of Illinois. ‘We regret to have the painful duty to record the death of Governor Bissell, of Iinois, which event occurred on Sunday afternoon; the intelligence having been received in this city yesterday afternoon, by telegraph. Governor Bissell was born in Cooperstown, Otsego county, New York,om the llth of April, 1811, and was consequently in his 48th year at the time of his decease. His father, a pioneer settler from Connecticut, gave his fon such an education as his limited means afforded, by sending him to the common school in the winter; and, teaching & similar schooi in summer, the latter formed the early employment of young Bissell until his seventeenth year, when he commenced the study of medicine at the Jef- ferson Medical College, in Philadelphia, whore he graduated in the of 1835. He practised medicine two years a Tainted Poe New York, and in 1837 he removed to Moproe county, Illinois. Here the prac- tice of his success for ssveral In io year 1840 be was elected to the State Legislature of Illinois, where he early diatin- as a forcible and ready debater. Hesub- sequently discovered that his health was unable to bear lication of & "3 Ife in Southern byt he determined to ad entire 1: t 003 of frat clase men, were enlisted, when ll was u colonel of the re; nt, He, at the head of command, of held — their foe wonderful pepoecky, until the jexican army succumbed to the dauntiess heroism of the Ameri- cans. Colorel Bissell was afterwards commended for his bravery by General Taylor, in his d to the geno- ral government. After bis return home in 1849, he was elected, witbout a competitor, as Representative in Con- grees from the Fighth district of Dlinois. Tia first term ‘Was signalized by a speech in which he vindicated the merits of bis own regiment at tho battle of Buena Vista, @ subject which was drawn into debate by the attack made by a Virginia member upon the North and Northern volunteers. He lee ton resisted the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, though he fed Ponvousty acted with the democratic party. He declined a third clection to Congress, in 1854, on accountof infirm health. Jn 1856 the republican party of Illinois, by a unanimous vote of the Convention, selected him as their candidate for Governor, to which he was elected by a large majority over two competitors, although Mr. Buchanan carried the area eon Fremont, the Presidential candidate of Bis- eell’s y Governor Birsell was at one time strongly ur; asa suitable candidate to run as Vice President on the ticket with Fremont, but the majority decided otherwise: Pre- vious to his death he was considered one of the pillars of the republican pfrty in the West, and his sudden demise ae — a gloom over a large circle of social and political friends. Police Intelligence. ARREST OF AN ALLEOED MURDRRER.—Last evening a man named James H. Clark, alias Odell, alias Hall, waa ar- rested in Chariton street by detective Tremain and officer Slatterly,of Oswego county, upon @ warrant issued for his arrest by Recorder O. J. Harman, of Oswego county, charging him with the murder of a man named Curtis, committed about five years ago. It seems that about that Ume & citizen of bes] named Alvin Curtis, while at a plece known as ‘‘Hall’s saloon,” was robbed and thon thrown into the Oswego river. The proprietor, named Hall, and two others were suspected of having committed the deed, and soon after Hall dieappeared and fied to Canada. Nothing further transpired about the affair until about six weeks ago, when a man named Petty, a resident of Uswego, was called to Auburn on somo Dusinces regarding an asbsconding wife. Finding the woman st an alleged house of ill-fame, he by sccident was introduced to the prisoner, who repretented] his name to be Clark, but whose real name is eaid to be James Odell. While in conyersa- tion with Clark, he asked Petty if he had long resided in Oswego, and if he remembered the murder of a man pamed Curtis, in 1465. Mr. Petty replied that he did. He then remarked, “I suppose that I am the man that murdered bim, but I only took my fist to doit. I don’t allow apy damned man Lefty oot Fos preter toned several names of parties residing in Orwego Mr. Petty knew, and which fully confirmed his beibg acquainted at that place. It seems that Clark also told the woman who kept the house, and with whom he was boarding, that he had got into a ecrape in Uswego, which caused the death of aman. Accordingly, upon the affida- vit ot Mr. Petty and another, the warrant was issued, and Clark’s whereabouts being known, he was followed to this city and arrested last evening, while passing up Chariton street. He was Nelle by wothe Police headquarters, where be acknowledged be 7 Meteor Oswego and having been in difficulty there about time of the murder, but stoutly denies having committed the act or knowing anything concerning {t.. He will be taken back to Oswego this after- oon by ciicer Slatterly. Itecems that he {s also ‘with having peseed himself off as a detective from New York, and upon bis person was found several passes over various raliroads. He is apparently a man of considera- ble ores ee One fended tet full hal tory of his le reg put iperinten- deat Carpenter. eotark stated that he had served eight years in the United States Navy. A Dv1z Day,—Businees was unusually dull at the police courts yesterday. With the exception of a few cases of agault and battery and petit larceny, there was really nothing worth noticing. Selover, the ticketagent—a war- rent for whose arrest was issued & — or two ago—oon- descended to make his appearance at the Lower Police ‘Court during the afternoon, to answer the charges of swindling, preferred against ‘him by a number of German e ts. He gave bail to answer the preferred pr gs ol and left the court room to renew his illegal ‘Dusiness on as grand aecale as ever. On Sunday after- noon Selover bad a fight with » business rival, known to the public as Pat Dody, ani when he made his appear. ee ee , ths traces of the recent eonilict were plainly discernable upon bis handsome face. Court Calendar=This Day. Scrneme Count Gincvit—Parr 1 —Nos. 467, 435, 243, 27V added to Calendar of Monday, Pant 2—Pulice Cases, Bvrznvn Covrs—Paxr 1.—Now, 823, 861, 051, 461 (357, 855), 820, 007, 621, O09, 0°7 698, 719,719 (7aL. 422) 123, 707.’ Part 2—Now, 412, 462, 196, 197, £2, 80, 61, 212, 422, 66, 246. Coumtor Preas—Part 1.—Nos. 402, 18 1860, 1652, 1863, 1864, 1965, 1856, 1627, 174 1820. Parr 2—Samo as yestorday, and 418 Usp States T 69, 44, 66, 21630, 1707, F 1782, 1780, TRICT COURT —O7, 68, 71 to 75, 77, 58, PRICE TWO CENTS, HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM MEXICO. RAR Bombardment of Vera Cruz by Miramon, Attack on the City and Repulse of the Church Forces. Battle Between the Mexican and Ame- rican Squadrons, . Capture of the Mexican War Steamers Mira- Tamon and Marquez, ABRIVAL OF THE PRIZES AT NEW ORLEANS, The Exequator of the American Consul at Vera Cruz Revoked. ALVARADO IN POSSESSION OF MIRAMON, The City of Mexico) Surrounded by the Liberals. ao, do, eo, The New Orleans papers of Thursday, received here last night, give the following brief details of the Mexican news brought by the Star of the West. Miramon approached Vera Cruzon the 20th ult., with 6,0CO men, a numerous train of artillery, and amrounition stores, and encamped four miles from the clty. The headquarters were at Medelin. Miramon several times surveyed the city from the sand hills, His principal generals are Robles and Negrete. All the inhabitants fled at Miramon’s approach. The city was in the best stato of “Wefence. The garrison was composed of three to four thou- sand men, well supplied in every respect. General Igles- Jas is in command with Ampudia ag chief of the artillery, Col. Lane, an Englishman, commands the new sand fort recently erected near the city, mounting six eighty-four pounders. It was thought that this fort will ‘be able ta resist the approach of Miramon, if the men are faithful. On the 16th ult. Col. Vivaldo, who commanded all the Principal forts on the southern side, was detected in ® conspiracy to blow up the forton Mtramon’s approach, and the latter was to enter the city on that side, ‘Thirty copepirators were banished from the city, and Vivalde condemned to four years imprisonment. Marin’s Havana expedition raised tho Mexican flag when out of Havana harbor. It was last heard of st Sisal, As far es was known the plan was to land on the coast at or near the month of Medelim river, and thence communicate with Miramon. Marin had cn board a largesquantity of ammunition, stores and. twelve twenty four pounders. It was believed that peveral other vessels had sailea from Havana om the same mission, A well laden schooner was known to bave eailed on the 16th. : Meantime Juarez is on the lookout for this expedi- tion. He haga battery planted at the mouth of Mede- In river. Six or seven schooner rigged gunboats, mounting sixty-four pounders were stationed along the coast to intercept it. The Indianolo was to tow the gun- boats to action. General Goiconria was on board the Indianolo. The United States ships Savannah, Saratoga and Preble, were anchored under the inside walle of San Svan d’Ulloa, ready to act in any emergency. English French aud Spanieh vessels were at Sacrificios. The French commander and others visited Miramon’s camp. The result of the interview was unknown. Captain Turner, of the Saratoga, had gone to Miramon’s camp in behalf of the American citizens. He had not re- turned. It was stated that if Miramon does not guarantce full protection to the American flag and the property of our citizens, Capt. Jarvis will land five hundred marines, armed with Minie rifles, The liberals and American citizens were ‘urging Captain Jarvis to capture Marin’s expedition, which he had not decided to do when the Teviot sailed. Lieutenant Carter, who had arrived at New Orleang with despstebes for Warhington, says that Vera Crus was safe, but he thinks that Miramon will occupy Alvarado. ‘The Hayane Diarvo saye that Miramon has from six to eight thoueand men, well supported with artillery. THE LATEST NEWS. BOMBARDMENT OF VERA CRUZ—CAPTURB OF MIRAMON’S WAR STEAMERS BY THB AMERICAN SQUADRON. New Onrgays, March 19, 1860, The steamer General Miramon is below, a prize to the United States, in charge of Lieut. Minor, from Vera Crus 18th inst. The city was beseiged by Miramon. On the 6th he notified the representatives of foreign governmente of his intention to cannonade the city, On the night of the 7th an attack was made in force, but was soon repulsed by the Hberals, who are confident of a successful resistance. ‘The United States ship Preble was to sail for New Or- Jeans on the 14th. SECOND DESPATCH. The Mexican war steamer Marquez has arrived below, ‘& United States prize, in charge of Lieut. Chapman, of the Saratoga. ‘The Saratoga’s men also captured the eteamer Miramon, which arrived at noon. Both steamers were captured off Anton Lizardo, en the morning of the 6th Inst., after a brief action, with only @ slight loes. ‘The steamer Marquez has on board a portion of the prisoners taken, and the United States ship Preble is to bring the remainder. Great excitement existed in Vera Cruz, in consequence of the action of the American rquadron. The French and Spanish residents were very bitter in their denunciations of the affair. Lieutenant Chapman is bearer of despatches to Wash- ington. Alvarado is reported to be in possession of Miramon. ‘The exequatur of the American Consul at Vera Crus ba® been revoked. The City of Mexico is surrounded by the liberals. OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCHES, One of our Washington correspondents sends us ibé following deepateh covfirmatory of the above:— ‘Wasmmcton, March 19, 1860. Despatches were received here this evening at thé Navy Department stating that an engagement had take plate between the United States naval fleet, under com- mand of Captain Jarvis,and the Spanish or Miramom feot, and tbat Jarvis had captured them after @ vevere and desperate engagement. No details are given. Another correspondent eends ue the mubjoined additions al particulars — Wasninctox, March 19, 1860. I learn that a cerpatch was received at the Navy De- partment this afternoon, announcing the capture by tho Américan equadron of the war vessels sent by Santa Anna to aid Miramon tn bis aseault upon Vera Cruz, Th@ aifair happened in the Gulf, ‘The number of the vesuele and the particulars of the capture is not stated. Thi news barmonizes tho instructions furniabed to Mr, McLane by our government.