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as 2it fecisft were now country was covered over equator the inhabitants erated mare type. He was the man who would re Sian ee. (4 taken from him and sold? The sys- i; nnd be was, ioreforo, in favor of agitaing ino sub. ; and he was, , in favor 1g the sub- is the platform of God’s eter- ere. They were told learned nce would remove the evil. He had ee its i é i H i i : i : I i Ferns corrected the last speaker by stating that the Bishop felt it bis tmaperious duty to bring we Erie resol the New York Conference. He (the speaker) did pot wish to be considered as azsenting to the remisrk that Brother Kettell spoke for the conse: 5 foCuuxrock denied that the introduction of the Erie ay Se eh a wank raged hg man on that floor. It was presented Bishop e dic Of bis duty, nat having "Doen ted for action, the conservative portion of cont ‘were Tesos84s27 Called upon to debate it. He was not anxious Me, encanto Sotere rece in the morning by ig the propriety of the: ng apo ihe bi resolu a Goce, - Dr. Hows ible, and the that the church would be destroyed. The early church recognized slavery as a necessary evil, but it was sbolished gradually. ‘The Wesleyan missionaries m the ‘West Indies were instructed to let the subject of slavery alone, and to preach the Gospel. If the 4 wee effected, a ‘weald be created, inf pon | beat churches AFTERNOON SESSION. <j he Conference met at three o'clock, and 28 soon ag ‘Me preliminary matters were disposed of, such @s the of candidates into full membership with the ), the discussion on the slavery question was fv. Dr. SrRicxLanD moved that Mr. Ferris’ resolution hn eoperntranto ag td sc pace the Con- ee should proceed to take action upon the Erie reso- tut. The motion was seconded, and a vote taken, sixty Grbeing in favor of laying the substitute on the table venty-three us the discussion. woyne vie He thought of slavery. He re- the story which Dr. related Methosist moinister in Baltimore who z ; slaveholder untib he libe- +) Wish to sit Lord’s table until they put away his remarks, denounce the EE he (the speaker, ie is H E ef un He . &) Church commenced its twelfth annual meeting in this | age on Wednesday the 11th inat., the nomber of per- | J Present amounting t0170. Bishop Simpeon presides, athe Rey. G. W. Woodruff of New Haven as-Secre- . A committee om the “slavery question” was ap- ited, the following gentlemen acting ag such commit- (—Rev. Mesars. Charles Kelsey, G. R. Crooks, D.D, ,8. A. nan, and W.H. Boole. Several geatiomen ther spoke the other, NEW YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1860.—TRIPLE SHEET. wpon the expediency of changing the docirns now rr mulgated by the Mothodist Churches im the North, namely Abe abolition of slavery. ‘The Rev. 8. M. Soudder offered @ resolution that ik ‘would be inexpedient for delegates to offer any change i: the general rule, which carried by a vote of 44 mom- bere. The meeting then adjourned until 8} A, M. on 9 Sunsion.—As per resolution, the Conference to order at balf-past eight A. M., and re- ned in session until half-past twelve, when it was resolved that tbis Conterence abonld be held next year at the Hareon Place Church, Brooklyn. A diseussion as to the delegates to the Genera! Quadrennial Conference filled up the time. In the afternoon session very little of gene- ral nase occurred, Friday being the most important session. Fupay’s Sxssion.--The Conference was called to order at half eight A. M., and after « few preliminary re- marks Rev. Dr. James Floyd offered a resolution to the effect that a member who voted in another Con- ference could vote heiv on a question u) already voted. After a short debate x deferred. The subject of the election of delegates General Conference at Buflalo was then taken up and ro- sulted as follows: — Whole number of votes cast. Necessary to a choice... W. H. Norris (conservative) D. Curry (anti-slavery) received James Floya (anti-slavery) E E. Griswold (anti-slavery) received... ‘There being s large number of scattering votes. Three delegates, therefore, remains to be elected to the Gene- ralConference, The morning seesion then adjourned. In the afternoon two separate meetings were held—a private one, the conservative jon, in the eburch; ‘the anti-slavery, in the lecture room—both being called wo order at three P. M. The conservatives, who are 4 to a. change in the doctrines of the church, ‘waa cailed to order by the Rey. B. Goodsall. No business of importance was transacted, with the exception of an informal ballot, which resulted in the election of M. 8. Soudder, J. H. Perry and 4. Bangs as candidates for to morrow’s election to the 6 Conference. Rev. C. Gibbart and G. Brooks exhorted all to be present to-mor- Tow morning, and give their vote for the t of the old doctrine of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The welete Shae adjourned until half past eight to-morrow morning. The anti-slavery meeting in the lecture room was called to order by the Rev. Dr. ne who said that he had nothing to communicate, as all that had been done (or the antislavery cause had been fully communicated; and that private had been held to contro! the Con- ference. This, he said, was all false from the beginning, as there bad been no meetings during the year of the society or of the Executive Committee. ‘Treasurer reported that he bad on hand, received for annual fees, the sum of $10 25. Pa Lehi hal ‘Curry — ngs a Be wus some upon the evil a very, saying that he was “in favor of the Providence rule, which de- clared that slavery was wrong. He sald, also, that the majority of the members who cast democratic votes in Politics, were with the society on the subject of slavery. (Applause). The people of the church called for some action by the General Conference, and that the voice of the church since 1808, had been very equivocal. Jn the beginning it had declared against slavery; but he always doubted the courage of the man, Tho Methodist church had too long permitted slavery among its members. It It was time she arrayed herself against it. . OMlcers for the ensuing year were chosen. The Rev. Dr. Corry, President, and Rey. 8. 8. Keeler, Secretary. Several other gentlemen spok, and the meeting adjourned. Musers. Mason axp Tuomas’ Mcsics Sormss.—The second of these delightful entertainments will take place this evening at Chickering’s Roome, 694 Broadway. Madame de Luesan, @ fine concert singer and a great favorite with the Brooklyn public, will sing on this ooca- sion the “Vot Me Sapete,” from the “Nozzo di Figaro,” and the ‘Aye Maria” of Schubert. Ortrs Ma11NeRs —There will be no evening performances at the Academy of Music and the Winter Garden to day. Extraordinary attractions are offered at both houses, as ‘will be ecen by the advertisements in another column. Tm: Artevrts 10 Bry Orr ue Gatway Live —At the last meeting of the Committee on Sieam Packet Contracts of the British House of Commons, John 0. Lever, the founder of the Irish-American line, testified that one of the English companies offered to pay him £26,000 or $125,000 a year for eight years, if he would abandon the contract for carrying the Eoropean and American mails Detween Galway and New York. He also informed the Parliamentary committee that another English and Ame- rican steamship company had made him an offer of £6,000, or $30,000 a year, which was afterwards in- creased to £7,000 for’eight years, if he would give up the idea of a freight and third class passenger line, which he opera- tions, and -stat the reasons why he declined the very fascinating and munificent offers made to b: ‘the fact whe sold the Galway linc With sell the commercial interests of nation of the reasons which induced the English lines to their efforta to break up the Irieh- American line, Mr. ver mentioned the fact that one of the rival companies £500,000, or $2,500,000, invested in steamers, which will ‘de worth little or sothing | the Galway enterprise. haps we may next hear of an effort {rom the Galway Company to buy up its opponents. Before Hon. Jndge Betts. Avni 18.—The Grand Jury entered the Court this morn- ing and rendered & true bill of indictment against Albert W. Hicke, alias Johnson, for robbery on the high seas, ‘The indictment was read to the prisoner by Mr. Stilwell, the Deputy Clerk. It charges that Hicks, alias Jonson, on the 2iet of March, while on board the sloop E. A. Jobpeon, on the high seas, with force or fear, did take from the person of ‘George H Burr, the master thereof, old coin to the value of $30, allver coin to the valuo of 150, @ watch valued at $20, chaih worth six cents, a canvas bag worth six cen 8, a coat, hat, troweers and a felt hat, making atotal ‘amount of $250. ‘The second See reread Saas te pr ceerty, Delonged.to Geo, H Burr, one of the company of the sloop, which was owned. by American ns to the jurors unknown. The third count charges that the robbery and piracy were com- mitted within the juriadiction of the Court, and that the Southern District the place where the prisoner was isi found and apprehended. by ‘The Clerk asked if the prisoner was ready to plead to ne 1 gaid they would not bi ed to plead ‘counsel not be prepared to p! until Tuesday next. Mr. Dwight, Assistant District Attorney, said this was a ‘yery important case and that it would be necessary to try the indictment as early as possibie. The Court asked if it was a capital case. Mr. Dwight eaid yes. ‘The Court said :—In such a case the prisoner must have @ reazonable time to consult bis counsel and to ascertain iy remanded. EXPLOITS OF HIOKS, ALIAS JOHNSON, TO THE EDITOR OF HERALD. ‘Tho information you received from Hicks, the prisoner, im regard to the batties of Mazatlan, La Paz and Todos Santos, in which he claims to have participated, are incor- rect and ridiculously exaggerated. He says that at Todos Santos ‘over 8,000 Mexicans and 300 Americans bit the dust.” Now, there were not 400 Americans, all told, in the whole of California in her wars. There were whole Peninsular wi for want of bravery daring ergs might be supposed, bat for the miserable aterial of enemy, the predominating, and thelr inclination to stampede before our givtering bayonets. There never were braver men than the New York Volunteers, then commanded by Lieut. Col. Burton, although little them tn belon, hy Coat ba ha kines he ould not have fought in Mazatlan, that company never having been at that place, which was fortified by Licut, and de- fended entirely by the navy. KINO, ‘An Independent Ranger. ® Jersey City News. Axrzurrep Scion. —Yesterday , an elderly woman, who gave her name as Mary Ann McGinnis, attempted to destroy her life by jumping off a bridge between Jerse; City on Globokes, She was resoued’ by some perenne ‘who observed the occurrence. ii] treatment by her hus- ‘band was assigned as the cause of the act. A New Smnoor Hevss—The congregation attached to St. Joseph's (Catholic) church, in Hudson City, are about to erect a new school house. The grounds and buildings are to coat about $10,000. Arrivals and Departures. i et i AI THE PRYOR AND POTTER DIFFICULTY The Excitement and Rumors in Washington. Potter Will Fight with Bowie Knives, and Nothing Else, Pryor Don’t Like Bowie Knives, and Won’t Fight. Col Lander, Potter's Second, then Offers to Fight Pryor with Any Weapon the Latter May Choose. Pryor Makes @ Clean Back Down, and Shows the White Feather, Rees ae, he. Our Special Washingtem Despateh. Wastuncrox, April 13, 1860. ‘The affair of honer bewween Pryor, of Virginia, and Pot ter, of Wisconsin, growing eut of a personal altercation, which took place in the House of Representatives, on Wednesday, in connection with Lovejoy’s late speech, has ended just as might be expected. Pryor, with all bis bul. lying, has completely backed down from his position, and left Potter master of the flela. The news of the difficulty created quite @ sensation in this city, and while the pro. posed cuel was on the ‘apis all sorts of ramors wore afloat regarding it. Pryor refused to fight with bowis knives, on the ground that such a proceeding would be barbarous im the extreme. Col. Lander, the second o{ Mr. Potter, offered to take the place of his principal, and fight Pryor with his own weapons ; but the latter very pradently declined tp accept the challenge. ‘This ie the affair in brief. Now for the particulars. The Globe, of Thursday lant, gives a full report of the personal explanation leading to this brilliant affair as is took place in the House, from which we make the foi lowing extract:— ORIGIN OF THE DIFFICULTY, Mr. PRYOR—I rise to a question of privilege. gentleman from Virginia w yield to me. Mr. Burn, of Virginia—Certainly. Mr. Pryor—I would like the attention of an honorable member of this House from Wisconsin (Mr. Powter). In the @lobe of this morning I find the foilowiog report of a feene which occurred upon ths floor some few days rince:— Mr Potrer. Task the pon the ober aide the members upon this and datened to them mage. We quietly, and heard them through, tH) ‘now, sir, this side shal: be bearo, let the consequences be what ihey may. Mr, Privon— Tue point | maX s hk — The CuaikMaN—‘The chair wil recetve po motion, and nn gentleman, unil! mem>ers reaume thelr seata, aid order restored in the ball. ‘Me, Cox~T rise to « potot of arder. I innist that the gentle- ‘man from }Iinois shail speak from his seat. ‘Mr. Payon—Tratie the point { make. Let the speak from his seat, and say all under the rules he is entitled wo sey; but, sir, be aba!) not eome upon thia side, ebaking ‘Gat in our feces ard Lacie BS the style be hastalked. Be shall not come here gesiicufating ina menacing and rafiaaly manner. ir. Porren—You are doing the same thing. ‘The Cuatnuan—Gentlemen wi) resume tbetr seats. Mr _Cox—it the gentleman from Lnols goes on sa be has, & gvardisn wil) have tobe appointed for him Mr. BARKSDALE (0d ig Mr. Lovejoy)—You shall net one Wena To avold of Turd st to the ADRATS™ tt st gpateuas from Minois to speak from his eee i Mr. Puyon—No cne want Mr. Lovgsor—Nobcdy can intimidate me. pir ADRaUn—Tanow Wat | I suggest to the gentleman that continue his speech eat. hirty or forty of the members from both sides of the Houre sibered ip too Ses about Mr Lovejoy and Mr. Pryor, and re confusion from hig seat. . GRow—I move that the committee ‘The CuanMax—Gentlemen must resume their seats. ‘ox—Let the gentleman from l)linols take his seat. [Oe eee cow Oona ethers be seated, and let Mr Portes—he gentleman from Tlinols oan take care of himself without the assistance of the other side, ga lca ype ioe oe although he may have been near me, I did not recogniae the presence of the honorable member from Wisconsin, nor did I hear one word from his li Now, sir, aml iar or singular ib eieece in aeekeest for, by reference to leading papers in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, silof which give an Ted We lisléned to them quietly, and heard them new, air, thia side shal) be heard. ‘There stopped the manvacript of the reporter. member from Wisconsin then added, in his own hi writing, “let the consequences be what they may.” Again, lam Bro as baving said :-—“You come nee ulating in @ menaciog and ruffianly man- ner.” Mr. F was reported to have made no response. ‘The reporter heard no response, and accordingly reported none. The member from Wisconsin here interpolated in bis own bandwriting, ‘‘you are doing the same thing,” Aguin, following a remark made by Mr. John Grobrane, the member from Wisconsin is by the reporter to say — I do not beHteve that aide of the House can say where a mex 3 ber shall spesk. There the official report terminated ; but the member from Wisconsin bas added :—‘and they shall not asy {t.”” Rtendeel ee ae Wienenl Lary the beg papers count ve not reported his presence The House at all on that occasion, and that the official re- port of our proceedings exhibits the fact that he dia not tay that which he represents himself to have said, I re- sume my seat. Mr. Porrsr—I am hast f auch surprised that the mem- der from Virginia shou! that he did not see me up- on the occasion alluded to; but, sir, Ihave no right to say, and I sball not say, that he did’ see me, because I, of hegaw me; but 1 stood within feet of the gentleman, and when he made the re- {ae jost read in relation to Mr. tnd, abiaking hs ” sald It, ‘his remarks had who di xy appear in the Globe. This ia all I have to say upon the subject. Mr. Pryor—One word more. As to my seeing the gentleman from Wisconsin, itis proper for me to say that although I did not see or recoguise him, he may have been there without my seeing bim. As to the other point the gentleman makes, that I alzo altered the t py glare or utente two instances, 8 think, which I have here, substitute one word for another, eetetiemmeten een eeemerice not is guage » OF put any more heroic ide. Tunderstand the ome 5 4 then, to remark that he did say, on that occasion, that had, in a roffianly and violent manner, ronched and eaticulated towards the gentleman from lw- intenas by that any offence to myself individually? (Laoghter i i i E 5 & 3 ft it Joy, and was charging ‘ry, the same emuace If it be an a tleman from Diipois, I said what was I should say under the are di the g& LH a ay FH i H : 4 {EEESEESERE BHU bits BF gentleman from Virginia 4, or alter, or strike out the remarke Sapecre have been made by another member. ‘Th ir a Nherty which 1 did not take, which T bave no right to ke, ard which no gentleman has tho right to take. Wx. Pryon—One word, and then I am dene with this watter, The gentleman trom Wisconsin wants to know by what anthority—for he tmpeaabes the act—I erased fer which be had interpolated there. I erased To ‘ad which the reporter bad written upon his maau- jeript, butT felt myeelf authorized to erase an uowar- vantable and im jer interjection in the gentleman's own handwriting. He says before he would hive done ‘hat thing—erased that which somebody else ha: put upon the mar useript—he would have his arm cut off, and yet he could interject into the manuscript that which the re- porter did not write down and report him to have said. (Laughter from the repnblican benches ) The gentlenan Says that he stands by his lan, Jam very glad to hear ite Lundersiand him, Qun, Hy 1 me the biberty of constru- deg his remark as Z phrase,’ Twit put what construction I pleate upon t!, and whether or not he stands by it the sequel “a all denonsrite (Derlaive langhter from the republican ches. Mr. Porrer—Let it demonstrate. THE CHALLENGE. Immediately after the House adjourned the city was Milled sith all sorts of ramors regarding the diflouty, and mobody expected anything short of a couple of shots at least. Pryor had the reputation cf being a man of courage, and Potter was likewise celebrated for his pluck and great felf-posseesion, so that little short of a broken leg or perforated skull could be expected under the very warlike circumstances. The disappearance of Moesars. Potter and Pryor from the Capitol on the day following the difficulty gayo rise to vague and painful rumors, One repert had it that Pryor hati actually killed his man, and returned from tho field covered with glory. How lite ‘truth there was in the rumor the sequel wii! demonstrate, AS near as can be ascertained, after the occurrence at the House Mr. Pryor despatched, through Mr. Hindman, of Arkansas, a note to Mr. Potter, ssking him to leave the District to receive @ written communi Cotion. Mr. Potter repiied, thatas Mr. Pryor’s note con templated avoiding the anti-duelling penalties in the Dis- trict, and that bis (Potter’s) qualifications were contained im the constitution of Wisconsin, he could not leave the District. Mr. Chisman, a substitute for Mr. Hindman, who was obliged to leave the city in consequence of some sickness in his family, thereupon handed Mr. Potter a peremptory challenge from Mr. Pryor, dating his note from Virginia. PRYOR SHOWS THE WHITH FEATHER. Potter, through his second, Colonel Lander, promptly accepted the challenge, and offered to fight Pryor with Dewie knives, within twelve hours from eight o’clock last night, either in a room or im the open air. At half-past eleven last evening Pryor declined, declaring the terms barbarous. Colone! Lander, the friend of Po! ter, replied that he considered the whole code barbarons, ‘but would waive all barbarity, and take the place of his principal, and fight Pryor upon his own terms, with any weapons, which Pryor declined at seven o'clock this morning, through his friend, Mr. Chisman. Here the matter ends with the seconds. Under the code, Pryor must attack Potter, which tuc latter has no tifled be is ready for. Potter made his appearance in the House about one o’elock, and was greeted in the warmest manner by Northern and Soathern men. The sensation in the gal. leries wee also very great. He has suddenly become a lion by plucking the plumes from the Virginian Hotspur. THE LATEST PARTICULARS. ‘The following in relation to the correspondence between ‘he parties, is the version in repudlican quarters:— It is understood that after Mr. Potter replied to Mr. Pryor’s first note, that he would revelve any me:sage that might be sent bim in the district, Mr. Pryor asked him if be would accept # challenge, to which Mr. Potter replied that he would inform him whenever a chal. lepge reached him. Mr. Pryor then sent him a challenge, to which Mr. Potter replied, referring him to Colone] Lander to make the necessary arrangements. ‘These terms as proposed by Colonel Lander to Mr. T. P. Chisman, wero, that Mr. Potter, though disclaiming alle giance to the code, would fight Mr. Pryor in any place, in doors or out, in ths District, with bowie knives. This was declined on the ground that the ‘weapons were barbarous and inhuman, and not usual among gentlemen. To this Oolonel Jander replied, that Mr. Potter detested the whole system of dueling as barbarous and inhuman, but being called to account for the exercise of free speech on the floor of the House he consented, not being accustomed to the usual weapons of the duellist, to meet him in a way that would place them on equal terms, and to mame the time, place and weapons. But as the weapons named by Mr. Potter were objected to, Col. Lander, without Mr. Potter’s knowledge, tendered himself to Mr Pryer without restrictions, which was also declined on the ground that he had no qusrre) with Col. Lander. ‘The correspondence between the friends of Mr. Potter and Mr. Pryor did not close till this morning, It cannot be published until Mr. Chisman, who was Mr. Pryor’s principal friend, can be seen and his consent obtained. ‘The policy of both parties in the Potter and Pryor af. fair peems to be to keep the correspondence back and not rush to print. There is also some talk, on the part of Pryor, of reopening the correspondence, either for the purpose of obtaining a fight with Potter or Lander, or some kind of settlement, which wil) be alike honorable to both parties. ~- Ts was anticipated until late in the evening that the cor- respondence, which is somewhat elaborate and spicy, would be furnished for publication. The main points in it are an foliows:— Firat—Several notes passed to determine whether the challenge should be given and accepted in the Distrist, Mr. Potter ignoring the Southern code by refusing to leave ‘the District, and establishing one of his own by not leav- ing tt. Second—The challenging party went to Virginia, from which they dated their notes and gave the challenge, which'was received and accepted by the challenged party in the district, Third—Potter’s ultimatum was sent to Pryor last night, about eight o’clock, announcing that he would fight with ‘Bowie knives, in a room, or in the open air, within twelve hours. That the principals should take their position within four feet of cach other; that the battie should commence at a given word, which should be announcea by one of the seconds; that each second should stand in the rear of his principal, armed with a Colt, navy pis- tol, to see fair play Fourth—At about eleven o’clock Pryor’s second, Mr. Chiaman, whore adviser was understood to be Senator Hunter, returned an answer, deciining the terms, and denouncing them as barbarous. Fifth—Mr. Lander, the second of Mr. Potter, imimedi- ately replied that if the Bowie knife was barbarous, he believed the whole code of honor no less #0, and in order to accommodate the gentleman he would waive the bar- parity, and offer himseif as s substitate for bis principal, ‘which act was not known to Mr. Potter. Mr. Lander, it is undersicod, offered to fight in such & way a would be satisfactory to the opposite party. In this tilt Col. Beal, of Pennsylvania, a United States Engineer, acted as the friend of Col, Lander. Mr. Chis- man, the friend of Pryor, replied to this act of courtesy on the part of Lander, that neither he nor Mr. Pryor had any quarrel with him, and they must decline meeting him. And here ends the correspondence. This last note of Mr. Chisman was received by Colonel Lander at seven o’clock this morning. Should Mr. Pryor attempt to re" open the subject, it is sald that Mr. Potter will not permit it, a8 Mr. Chisman, acting for Pryor, announced that it must close in his note declining to accept the proposal of Col. Lander. It is said that the only way Prydr can ob- tain satisfaction now is by a street attack, which Potter will not shrink from. City Intelligence. ‘Tae SrONRCUTIERS at THE New Roman Cimuouc Ca- THEDRAL —In our notice yesterday of a communication received from the stonecutters employed on the new Roman Catholic Cathedral, we stated that the reason o their strike was the refusal of Mr. Joyce to pay the usua rate of city wages. We should have said that Mr. Joyoe refused to pay those who worked by the piece at the pame rate as those who worked ae Tequest of Frx mv Park Sraxer.—Betwoen NEWS FROM THE STATE CAPITAL. The Insolvent Debtors Bill Passed—The Supply Bill—Vete of the West Wash- ington Market Bill—Passage of the Supply Bil—The Tax Levy, dc. OUR SPECIAL ALBANY DESPATCH, Aunany, April 13, 1869, The Eupply dill in the Senate, and numerous reports from select committees in the Assembly, occupied the forencer. ‘The Intolvent act passed the Asrembly im the fore noon. In the Senate, the Assembly Toll bill turned up as the result of last night's caucus. Conference committces ‘were again appointed by both houses. All interest is obviously centered en the Executive. A veto of s rural plank road, sent to the Senato to-day, had the effect of an electric spark throughout the Capitol. He tent to the Senate to-night a veto of the West Washington Market bill, basing his objections upon the impropriety of nterposing @ legislative enactment to forestall the ection of tho Judiciary, and citing the opinion of Judge Bronson as to the improper legal pro ceedings already had in the case. The message wa beard with anxiety by a crowded lobby, and left marked feeling of apprehension, especially among th railroad men. ‘The Tax Levy was passed to a third reading in th Senate, with amendments striking out the street cloanin clause and providing eighty thousand dollars for work done by the Commissioners of Records, under a sestric tion (bat the payments shall be subject to judicial deci tion, The Common Council salaries are returned, Mr. bad havifg been here on this and the Chamberlainshiy ay. ‘The Unsafe Building act, and a number of New York city bills, have the Senate. exe ig 20 talk of an adjournment sooner than Tuesday. The appropriation bill occupied the Senate for the greater part of the evening. The distracted Quarantine question is put in a still more critical position by the action of the Assembly recommit (ing the bill in which Patterson, Cummings and Chrystie were madeCommissioners. It was denounced as a by bill, as an attack upon the Governor, and by & large majority. ‘The Lieute%an a t Governor disclaims concern im this quarantine business further than his official position may demand. The newly appointed Police Commissioners drew lots for their respective terms before the Secretary of State today. The result was:—Pillabury, until the 1gt of April, 1862; Bergen, until the 1st of April, 1864; Bowen, lst of April, 1866. The ballots were drewn from the ‘hat of D. B Hasbrook, who, with Weed and Stranaban, officiated ag audience. Taey left here to-night to orgonize in New York to morrow. ‘The Shoe and Leather Bank act is not signed yet, and may be vetoed. It is opposed by the powerful influence of the Bank of Commerce, of which Governor Morgan is a director; by the Artizan's Bank, which bas an arrange ment with the Mayor and Aldermen for the appointment of one of its oficer#, Mr. Platt, as Chamberlain; and by the Mecbanics’ Bank, which was to have had the deposits aed the defunct charter through appointment by Mr. jaws. The Senate passed the Supply bill, and the conference ed on the Appropriation bill. Capital Punishment bill was finally passed. It is thonght the veto of the Weet Washington Market bill will be followed by a like action on all other matters aflecting the franchiee of the city of New York. The motion to ley on the table the message to-night was with the view of ‘acting on the vetoes together. The Gover Bor’s course is commented significantly as in direct op. position to the recognized frionds and policy of Seward. ‘The Conference Committee on tolls had # meeting, with. out any reeult. A majority of the Senate committee will net probably agree on anything but an increased com mutaticn bill and the removal of the restrictions on the fare of the Central Railroad; while the Assembly, having im view the jutereets 0° thore doing business on the ca als, will, itis said, Insist on tolls. There is, therefore, but litte increased probability of agreement. It ig rumored that the Susquehanna Tax Dill lingers in the executive chamber, depending on the fate of the tolls. The Governor has returned to the Senate, with his veto, the bill authorizing the sale of certain jands belonging to the State, and to empower the Corporation of New York to purchase the same. The main objection of the Governor ig to the section directing the Comptroller of the city to pur- cbage and acquire for the city any title, claim, or Interest, of any pergon, to lands surveyed under the act, and to [ay off all claims, righis of action, and demands, growing ‘out of the use, or occupation of said lands. He ssya it this provision is interpreted literally, it would com pel the Nye ead to extinguish the claims upon lands which the city had refused to pur- chase, and which rel the property of the State, and compel the purchase of a lease, the validity of which is contested in the courts, and to extinguish the judgments over $600,060, the justice of which the Com; troller is fam di Even if the obll- re due .time enforce the of Judgments against the city if bey fi right. The hehatrod et to be understood as not expressing any. jon as the rights of the State ta the land affoziod by the bill— but says that so far as the State is concerned the failure of the bdiil will do her no injury, while tho authorities o: New York protest that it is unjust to that city In conclusion, the Governor quotes from a letter received since the passage of ths bil) from Greene ©. Bronson, (who was represented on the floor of the As sembly as declaring his belief that the Washington Mar ket Judgments were good and valid) protesting against it, and deelaring tbat if such alaw can be passed without violating the fundamental principles the govern ment, it is not too much to say that the constitution, in its On motion of Mr E> form, is not worth preserving. meay the veto was on the table for the present ‘The vi gton Market bill as well a the veto which was sent to the Assembly yeslerday has been laid on the table, because it is anticipated that the Governor will also vetothe Albany and Susquehavpa Railroad bill and the Anti-Rent bil), if also not the New York City Railroad bilis, the object being to get all tue veteos before both Houses at the same time s0 as to log role them all through over the Governor's voto. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. i Semate. Atpayy, April 13, 1800. ‘The Senate was occupied all the morning in the debate of the Supply bill. A message was received from the Assembly, stating that the House insist upon its own railroad toll bil). Mr. Proeskr moved that the Senate recede. ‘Mr. Fixro moved that the Senate insist, and appoint a new Committee of Conference. Mr. Srrxota moved that tne Senate adhere to its amendments, which would close the door against any fur- ther Conference. After a long debate, Mr. Spinola’s motion was lost, 13 eee abell Blood. Calvin Convelly, Gardiner, Grant, = , Grant, eee Beasions, Spine: Hammond. Kelly, Mannierre, J. M. Marphy, }AY8—Hell, Ferry, ‘Fiero, Goss, Eitihouse,, Ketchum, Lapham, MoGraw, Montgomery, manros, P,P. Marohy, Bi Richmond, Rotch, Warner and Williams, ¥rifier farther debate itr. Fiero's motion wea adopted; ‘The following were ted as the new Committee of Conference :— Messrs. port Montgomery and Hillhouge. e wel to report, if practicable, at twelve o'clock to-morrow. After along session the Supply bill was passed, with "me General recat ‘bill, as by the Conference Committee, was accepted ‘By the Renate, and finally passed. ‘The bil] to probibit capital punishment was debated till the Senate adjourned, and at half-past eleven o’clock passed, 20 to 8. ‘The negative votes are Messrs. Ferry, Fiero, Gardiner, Gass, MeGran, Richmond, Warner and Williams. Assembly. ALBANY, April 18, 1860. The bills to provide for the Police Court of the city of New York, and to amend the City Hall act, were reported complete, and ordered to a third reading. ‘The enacting clause, was stricken from the bill to autho ize the construction of « railroad from Flatbush, through Brooklyn to the East river. Mr. Conxuixa (rep.) from the Select Committee, reported @ dill to authorize the removal of obstructions from the port of New York. It was ameded by striking out the section correcting the Harbor Commissioners’ lines. Mr. Vanian (dem.) dissented from the amendment, and the report was Inig on the table. eR Ne See intel vention of fire in the Eastern District of Brooklyn. ‘To perfect an amendment of the constitution abolishing the property qual To corporate the Coast Wreckin 6 5 To amend the not for the incorporation of an associa- ove the breed of borses. relation to engraving bank notes was re- ported adverrely. The savers. pepork of the committee sgainst the bill in relation to planting oysters within the waters of the State to. for the a Jat ot Apri}, 1861. The dill ced np ope Year oe Neo tn Property anid be relossed from future YVEXING SESSION. ‘The Committe of Vine reported sevens: Dilla fo be re ss ported complote; among them & bill to prohibit Sunde - amurementa, ‘Mr. Miter stated that this bill was reported without hig assent. ‘The dill creating @ quarantine commission came up for third reading, when, on motion of Mr. Dwight, the enact- ing clause wes stricken out and the bill killed. ir. CoNKLING reported @ bill to prevent encroachmenta - La RA barl and correct a yee pes, e ‘was agreed on by all parties in- terested. It was ordered to a third reading. The Message of the Senate, regmetng a new Conferencd Committee on tolls, was announeed, and the Hoose agreed op the Conference Committee. Messrs. Flagler, Ellsworth, 0. Allen, Downs, and Hall, were ted. The ing bills were passed:— The fork Volunteer Monument and Burial Associ- ation, To alter the map of New York as far as it relates te Madigon avenue. The bill to amend the act to encourage associations te improve the breed of horses was reconsidered and vansed. passed. The bill to amend the Brooklyn local assesment law was passed, Mr. Webster moved to take from the table the Dill to establish a ferry slip on the cast side of the Battery en- largement. Lost. Adjourned. Personal Intelli Aong the passengers for Europe this day by the Ad- Tiatic is Dr. G. Holland, the successful agent of the Hon- duras Interoceanic Railway Company. We understand from ® reliable source that letters which the doctor re- celved from London by the last steamer, bring the grati- fying information that the last difficulties in the way of @ Successful launch of this important enterprize are about being removed; that the government of Great Britain is Mkely to give it that eupport which its international and commercial value deserves, and that the actaal work om the road is sure to commence at an early date. Hon. D. ¥. Somes, of Maine, and Mr. 1 ra Minister to the United States, are pris y ane se. Co}. Samuel Colt, of Hartford; Mujor Huntley, of Hart- ford; Hon. C. M. Ingersoll, of 'New Haven; Hon, BF. Butler, of Massachusetts; Sandford &. Church) Eeq , Comp: troller of this State; Judge and daughter, of Sche- nectady; Capt. McKinstry, of the United States army, and wife; E.’ A. Chapin, Superintendent of the Rutland, Bur- lington and Cheshire Railroad, were amapg the distin- guiehed arrivals at the St. Nicholas Hotel yesterday. Hon. John A. Collier, of Binghamton; Captain J. B. Y. Isham, of Mexico; Capt. John H. Dall, of Sam Francisco; Hon. J. M. Kinney, of Massachusetis; James R. Roche, Eeq., of Waehington, and Barry Sullivan, from Philadel phia, are stopping af the Metropolitan Hotel. Surroga' Office. Before Edwin C. West, Surrogate. WILL OF WILLIAM E. BURTON. ‘This will was presented for probate yesterday by the executors. will be remembered that the tes- tament was published in the Heratp after it wom offered for probate. The proponents testified thet ‘be deceased sent for them on the 234 of December lagt, and stated hie belief that he was about to die, and bis desire of making @ disposition of his property. One of the executors then sketched a draft of the will, and took it to his office, where it was remodelled. It was afterwards taken to Mr. Burton, who made some alteratiovs and corrections in it; after which he declared it to be his last will and testament. The will is contested @y Elizabeth Burton; of London, widow of the testator, who it was expected might appear personally as con- testant, as a special messenger been despatched ta Engiand for her. She is a lady over sixty years old, how- ever, and owing to the fecble condition of her health, the messenger found that she was altogether unable to uuder- take 80 long a voyage, and he was therefore obliged to return without her, John ©. Perry appeared on her behalf, but after the evidence of the executors had beem taken, the case was sdjourned till twelve o'clock to-day, Court of Oyer and Terminer. Before Hon. Judge Emott. Arnit. 13.—In the Case of John D. Pfromer.—Mr. Ciin- ton summed up for the prisoner and the District Attorney for the prosecution. The jury retired, and being out seve- ral hours, came into Court for further instructions. After ®ome conversation, in which the Court informed them that i was competent, ie them 2, find @ verdict of man- slaughter in the third or fourth degree, or to soquit, they retired again. At neven o'clock’ they again oume. inte Court, and said that they could not agree, when the Judge Wischarged them. They stood seven for manslaughter and five for not guilty. Tn the care Margaret Burk, charged with the Four- teenth street poisoning, the District Attorney not bei able to bring conclusive evidence mentee 5 she was, on motion of ex-Judge O'Connor, admitted to bail on her own rocognizance. Hudson City News. Probabts Stic BY SHOOTING.—An inquest was held yesterday, by Coroner Ackerman, on the body of am unknown man, found lying in a swamp on the meadows near the Northern Railroad, with @ portion of his head biown away by firearms. A pistol was found lying near by. The jury rendered a verdict that deceased came ta his death by his own hands, or was shot by seme persons unknown. Deceased was apparently a German, and wag dressed in a biack frock coat, black cloth ts, dark grey cagsimere vest, white muslin shirt, grey under- shirt, striped drawers, grey woollen 1g8, new boots and felt hat. The body was deposited in a vault, to ree main forty-eight hours for identification. Frrs.—On Thursday evening, a fire occurred in the up- per story of frame building in Newark avenue, Hudsom city, owned by Mrs. Niblet, aed occupied as adry goodq and "fancy store by Mr. Suydam. coer about $100. The Crops. ‘nee peta AGP De PENNSYLVANIA. re is a fair prospect throughout the go districts, says the Harrisburg Zeleyraph, sidtunaast crop of this delicious fruit the coming summer, and the present tokens of an early spring are making the bearts of the growers as lightaome and joyous asthongh they Were in the possession already of the anticipated plenty. It te true some croaking newspapers have their stereo- tyued spring ‘local,’ lamenting the probable ‘failure of @ peach crop,” but this year, at least, their prematurg and unfounded’ prediction will ‘prove its own falsity. Maryiaxp Pxdcu Cror.—The Kent, Md., News eays that not over one fifth of an average crop will be raised. im that county this year. © We learn, ays the Princeton Clarion, thet the wheat crop in Knox county is copsiderably-tnjured by being localities to be almost frozen out. In some it is reported ruined. : TENNESSEE. The Cookeville Times says that the wheat crop, whieh of Becessity must be short in this section. better than weexpected. There are some looking fields. That which was sown in the latter part of January looks very well. bs eh (Tenn.) Observer says:—The wheat crop of county is, we are happy to say, presenti an upusually promising appearance. Several of our farmers inform us that the wheat they sowed after killing freezes of: last winter now looks as thrifty and 1g a8 any fall growth they have ever had. readth of the Tesown is not as large as that that was destroyed, but what was put in bids fair for an abun- dant yield. MARYLAND. ‘The. Upper Marlboro’ of Prince George’s count Hf ? Fig Papers make the same complaint. Domestic News Items. Larress few misguided miasives ever retarn. The law, recently enacted, ppp a way for the retarn of to their writers. It is lawful to req the office to which the letter is Jess called for within thirty ‘is made, it becomes the duty of postmaster to returm it to the writer without expense to him. This request can be printed on the flap of an envelope, and weuld read = follows:— ° OSTMABTER OF —~ Please return to Ube undersigned unless called for withiat thirty days ie ‘The arrangement will commend itself to business mea who have an extended correspondence, and doubt be generally adopted. Iuprisoxry vor Ssiuixa Herrer’s Boox— D and when this request the several incendiary documents were committed to the flames, in the pretence of a large crowd, in front of the court house door. These objectionable works, of the ‘Impending Crisis,”’ bad been put in this district by Harold ‘Wyliys, who bas been convicted of the offence, and sentenced to one year’s imprisonment. Tne pile of fuel waa placed in order by an intelligent colored boy, Bob, who seemed to be ag carnestin the matter as any one present. tributions to the pile Seekers tei aaa ie a a 'y Bob) 4 Dastibie matter having been mad more combustl- Sabeicee mee were soon destroyed. Ragmaxy Apwrrrep 10 Bast.— William paramour of Mary Hartung (who is now in jail in Albany, Under sentepoe of death Wot poloalg bet hupband,) Uberty, on bail. At the recent term of the Oyer tainer the question of bail Peckham ise