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occasionally turned all these branches of the government topsy turvy. By all means let Genera! Boum an | his-torces proceed to Wash- fngton forthwith and save the country. ‘—~ Washington Squ ble=Danger of Out. side luterfereace. m. In all the blustering, fuss and (ury and dis- graceful state of affiirs at Washington at the ‘present time, the only danger to the nation of indling the flames of civil war and anarchy our midst is in ou:side tuterference. As ng ae the parties ir Congress and the White SHouse sre left to make toois of themselves, which they are doing in the most effeciual ‘manner, there is not the slightest danger to sahe country at large. Itisa very disgracefui ‘Quarrel as it stands, and has already been pro- ‘ductive of enough trouble and tik. But ‘when we find the Governors of Pennsylvania and Illinois offering to place soldiers at the edisposal of Con ress to enable them to carry out their disorganizing schemes, and crazy Jeaders in our principal cities organizing “Johnson Defenders,” the case becomes serious do the extrem:. A eingle company of troops sent to Washington might plunge the nation into civil war and bivo ‘shed, and it is the duty of every true pairiot to discountenance fin the most emphatic manner any such crimi- nal and suicidal course, The condition of affairs atthe national capital is critical enough, end needs to be inves gated und seitied in the most delicate manuer. Reckless partisans on either side should not be permitted to embroil the people of the various Siates in the quarrel and precipitate them inte 9 gulf of civil war and fratricidal strife, ‘rom which it may tax all the energies and imm>nze resources of the country to exir.cate them. Let every one, therefore, who has th» slightest spark of patri- otism in his breast watch closely and frown down any attempt on the part of officials or individuals to interiere with force in this Washington equabh There is not the slight- est necessity of employing oayone's or arlillery as arguments on cither side. If the contend- ing parties be leit to themselves to bluster and be the laughing stock of tae world it will be for the interests of tue nation The Tenement tiouse Law—Action at Last. Alter long and criminal neglect o! the most vital principles of numanity and duty, on the part of the avaricious and grasping owners of tenement houses in this city, there is a pros- pect at length that they will be compelled to respect the lives and health of their unforiu- nate tenants. The Sup-rintendent of Buildings is aotively moving in the matter, and has already issucd a large number of peremptory notices to the proprie.ors ‘of tenement houses, or their agents, requ-ring them \c place upon their buildings a practical fireproof escape and a stairway conneciing with s proper opening leading to the roof; to connect by doors all the rooms on each floor, from front to rear, in order to afford a safe and secure means of esoape in case of firs, os directed by the act of the Legislature. There is, besides, no loophole of escape tor. the heartless landlords of these dens, for the notice must be attended to within ten days after itis NEW YURK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY ee , TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FROM ALL PARTS OF THE WORLD. Lord Derby Resigns the Pre- miership of England. i DISRALLE CALLED TO THE OFFICE. Proposed Visit of the Mexican Presi- dent to Washington. ENGLAND. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Lord Derby Reslany the Premieratip—Mr. Disraeli Commissioned to Form a Cabinet= Message from tho Quoen—Ministevial Ane bouncements. Queen's Hore, Lonpon, Feb. 25, 1868. Ear! Derby, whose health has been failing rapidiy for some time past, placed his resigna- tion of the office of Premier of Engiand in the hands of Queen Victoria at Osborne House this evening. The nobie Earl, in thanking her Majesty for the royal favor Seen his retirement from office. The Qucen accepted the resignation of Earl Derby. Her M termed in court language) Mr. Disracli, and by shown to him and the confidence re- him, alleges ill health as necessitating ‘sent for” (as itis 'y immediately telegram requested the right honorabie gentleman to form a new cabinet. Mr. Disraeli has uot yet been to Osborne to see the Queen, but will go there early to-morrow and have P office will be tendered to Mr. Disrs the post of Pz 1 interview with her Majesty. nm has it that the great seal of 4i and that he will accept emier, holding at the same time the Chancellorship of the Exchequer, like Sir Robert Peel, Pitt, Mr. Perceval and other inisters of former years. Should Mr. Disraeli not accept the office and endeavor to forma Cabinet holding the-Chancel- lorship of the Exchequer rafford North- cote may vacate the office of Secretary of State for India and be commissioned as Chancellor. No changes have been made in the Cabinet to this hour. The House of Lords met in sessivn this evening, Earl Malimesbury announced the resig- nationof Lord Derby te the Peers with regret.’” when “great, Earl Russell immediately rose and in a few words expressed his regret at the cause—the ill health of the ex-Premier—which had induced the change in the Cabinet. werved. The rigid en'orcement of the law in this respect will be hailed with pleasure by all who entertain feelinzs of hum snity, and espe- cially by the poor tenants, who heretofore have been sacrificed to the cupidity and criminal neglect of their landlords. The good effects of the law are already apparent in the change which has taken place in the most notorious of these Luman trips, snd the inmates no longer tremble for their lives at the prospect of a fire. In carrying out the provisions of the law in the strictest and most impartial maoner the Superintendent of Buildings will earn the gratitude and esteem of all classes in the community. Rianrs or Narura.izep Crrizens.—A despatch to the Associate! Press yes‘erday confirms the special cable telegrim published inthe Heratp on Sunday last, anaouncing the signing of s treaty between North Germany and the United States relative to tne mghts and privileges of waturalivod Americin citizens of German birth, According to the terms of the treaty North Germany ceases to claim military service trom her former c.tizens atter they have resided tive years in this country. Vina oo Expsivom Streer.—About half-past sine @’clock last night a fire broke out im the tailor’s shop in the basoment of No. 94 Eldridge street, owned by Wels. Daupt & Lisenberg. The stock was considerably dam- figed, probably to the extent of $1,000; insured for $2,300 on stock and fixtures in the Mechanics and ‘Traders’ ppareence, Cees The Mien Sy art Charleg scheibel; 1 about D- Saree tor $5,000 in tne Reuief, eiobs obo aid Star insuranee Companios, EUROPEAN MARKETS. Loypom Moxay Marget.—Loxpos, Feb, 25—5 P. M.— Consols closed at 93 a 935¢ for money and accoudt, Atoerican securities closed at the following rates:— ‘United States five-twunty bonds, 71%; Illinois Central RB ailway shares, 87%; Eric Railway shares, 43%, Fravavout Bovnss. —Frangrort, Feb, 25-—5 P, M.— United States bonds closed strong at 75), for the issue of 1863. Pauw Bovrsr.— Panis, Feb. 25-6 P. M.—The Bourse to-day wae heavy and rentes have declined Liverroo, Cotron Marget.--Livenroot, Feb, 25— SP, M,—The cotton market closed firm. During the Jatter part of the day there was more activity in the Sransactions in cotton, The following are the closing plans, 98d. ; middling in port, ‘mi! Orlean: lilies of the day Toot ap {0,000 00 balsa = Liyarroot Baxapstorrs Market.—Livenroot, Feb. 2-5 P. M—Tho market piss) and geueraliy ’ Corn bas declined 3d, since last ree and ts now quoted at 42a. Sd. per quarter for mined Western. Uats have de- ob to Sa. 10d, per bushel, Livewroon Provisions Manket.—Lrverroot, Feb, 25— © P, M.—Lard is firmer and has advanced to 58% owt, Bacon has advanced 34, for Cumberland gut, The ‘Vast salen wore made at 40s, Od. The other articles of the provision market, as woil as those of the American pro duce market, are without a quotable alieration. Beef, 112s, 64, per bbi, for extra prime mers, Now pork, Tis. por bbl, for Eastern prime mess, Cheese, 52a per owt, Tor the beat grades of tne. Lrveavoot. Propuce Marxet—Livenroot, Fob. 25-6 ' Th it market closed firro at a 64. for No. We common . Od. por ts. Od. per Wha 46 por ton. ; erm oil, "silo; linseed oil, £36 109. , linseed cakes, #10 108, per ton for thin oblong for feeding, EUROPEAN MARINE NEWS. Queanstown, Feb. 25.—The steamship City of Paris, Captato Keonedy, of tne Inman line, which left No ‘York om the 16th inst,, arrived at this port at an carly Dour this morning, on the way to Liverpool, CUBA. Business Dull=Marine In Havana, Feb. 26, Business is dull on account of the carnival, to wi all the people have given themselves up. The steamship Morro Castle, Captain Adams, arrived hore to-day. The steamer Bter of the Union, Captain Cooksey, suiled for New Orleans to-ddy. The steam- ship Orieatal, Coptain Snow, sailed for Hoston yerterday, The House then adjourned to Thursday evening, The House of Commons assembled at the usual hour. Immediately after the Speaker had taken the chair Lerd Stanley rose and announced the resig- nation of the Premier, Lord Derby, making allu- sion to a coming change in the Cabinet. Mr. Gladstone replied in terms almost similar to those used by Ear! Russell in the House of Lords. The House of Commons then adjourned to Pri day. THE PRESS TELEGRAMS. Lord Derby’s Resignation as Premter—Di raeli to Kill the Ofice=The Clerkenwell Fent Loxvos, Feb 26- ning. The Liverpool Courier this morning coviained a report that Earl Derby bad resigned the Premicrship ana that his resignation bad been accepted by the Queea. During the day the news was confirmed, Tt was also ascertained that Mr, Dieraeli would re- place Lord Derby as Prime Minister, at the same ume retaining his present posi as Chancellor of the Ex- chequer. In the House of Lords this afternoon, at the begia- ning of the ression, the Earl of Maimsbury announced that Lord Derby bad tendered his resignation to the Queen on account of continued il! health, and that her Majesty had been pleased to call upon the present Chan- eallor of the Exchequer, the Right Honorable Beojamin Diaraeti to form a new Cabiuet. Earl Russell and others expressed their sympathy for Lord Derby, and hoped be might recover from his ill- ‘ness and resum® his post at the head of she Minister. In the House of Commons the annowacemens of the resignation of the Primo Mixistor was made by Lord Stanley, and was responded to by Mr, Giadstone, who with much delicacy and feeling expressed his sorrow for the cause which compelled the noble jord to resign bis high office, The transaction of all business {p the Houae was post- poned until Friday next, All the prisoners charged by the coroner's jury with complicity in the Clerkenwell explosion have been com- mitted to stand trial for murder. The Cabinet Ch: ou. Lonpow, Feb, 25—Midnight, Tk m now thought thai, Mr. Disraeli will resign his poution as Chancelior of the Exchequer, and shat Sir Stafford Northcote will take his place. Ne one is yet named as the probable successor af the latvor an Secretary of State for India, ABYSSINIA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD. Envoy in a Princely and Military Hopeful Aspect of Afairs=The Nat Fric Queen's Horet, Lonvon, Feb. 25—P. M. Despatches have been received from Abyssinia dated to the 6th inst. Major General Napier telegraphed to sir Strafford Northcote that Major Grant, sent as an envoy to the friendly chiefs, had beeo well received by Prince Kaesai. The letter and presents forwarded tn the name of her Mujesty Qu Victoria were pted and received in an open durbad, or council, which ‘was attended by two thousand porsons, chiefs and warriors. ‘The inbabitants met by Major Grant were all friendly to the English. ‘The women of Odeva cheered the military mis- sion on Its entry into the town. | THE PRESS TELEGRAM. cll Official despatches from General Napler say the envey sont by him to Prince Kaasai wae well received at Durbor, and found 2,000 warriors, with their chiefs, assembled at Adwas, by whom he was heartily wei. comed t Exico | seeciat reese TO THE HERALD. | Bistineniebes Arrive ented Property ta be Sold=Depredations of Vaaoul Indianx-Juarez to Visit Wasbinge ton=Vucatan Affairs. Havasa, Fely 186! The Baron Tindat arrived here in the French steamer Imperatrice Eugenie, and Senor Don Angel Yturbide in the Ameriean steamer Bag!e--both pound to Mexico. An order lias been issued by the Mexicam vovern- ; Ment to extinguish the nationa: ; sales of confiscated property, just as was done Previous to the intervention # is the cheapest ; Way to obtain money, It an be paid off monthly. The Yaqui Indians bad become for They had attacked the towns of San Pedro, Joa and Sante Croz, and had assass! Matias and fourteen of the inhabita fect of Gauaymas bad sent 4 batt therm, President Jnarez had been permitied to take six months’ leave of absence to tw Wa fer Moexico—Confiae 24, abl ated The rebel schooner Oriente, come by a Spinish captain, had beea by the naional forces. In the chese she stranded on tio north eoast of Yueat General Alatorre demunds —reiuforeemeuts and money. Letters state that ernment will be compelted to recall Gove count of his unpopularity. No one is wi appears, to xceept the political commane State—the Cepedists least of all Jt was feared at the capital that Canales, Carva- jal aud Quiroga would seize the silver condueta expected at Matamoros trou Monterey. is aby nily provided with two thousand kets aids ba tt r Cepeda ¢ of the VENEZUELA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TC THE HERALS. The Revolution Not ¥ uppressed-~Ailitary Movementn. Havana, Feb. 24, 168. By advices from Vene 7th inst. we learu that the new Ministi eign Affal Public Works and Credit had re at named nied ( id set out Ochoa had been appointed to the & office. General Frixs had been apy Mo of the Federal Ar ‘The rear guard and cavalry were to fo: low at once. Notwithstanding these mi the newspapers stated the revelut been suppressed. rabeho the rebel factions were divi sought refuge in the forests, whe were without officers. Occasionally .ome of ti would submit to tue federal authoriti Guayana remains quiet. for vere on bad JAMA: CA. SPECIAL TeLECRAaT TO THE HERALD. tuunah Gen m0 ixpenditures—Health of tae Isiand. Havana, Feb. 24, 1808. From Jamaica we have advices to the 13th inst. Consni Gregg had been very active to obtain re- dress fur the outrage committed on the American whaler Hannai Grant. A hurricane had taken place at Navassa on the Sth. Ti lasted five minutes. Breadstutls had advanced, owih of a als. The crop of good cv freely angmented, but the price w were wanted. The the scarcity was being Ships dear Despite the immigration charges, the year's ex- penditures had decreased £11,000. General O'Conner was at Palmouth cting the place. The population was increasing. ‘The colored population have established # new Bap- tist ussociation, The health of the island was geod. Sie CROIX. svecia, TELEGIAM TO tHe HERALD. Indignation of an Oticers—American O Croix Bellon—Crops. Havasa, Feb. 25, 1868, At Fredevickstad, on the 12th inst., Mr. Hateb editor of the art red with exitement at wi messing the Bri 1 officera sounding the channels in the isles. The ship Purveyor the Monongshela. Th icers of the sloop-of-war Brookiyn are very popular. our are reported as about to marry St. Croix belles. Consul Moore had returned. He is very popular, The rains are favorable to the crops, Sugar grinding had commenced. The crop wil’ fourth larger the averag . rat * Beis Wary Navel KOMI. had arrived to accompany BARBADOES. SPECIAL TELEGHAM 10 THE HERALD. Monument to a Seon Captaln—Lei Proceediugs—Meteors—Crova, Havana, Fob. 24, 1868, Our advices from Harbadoes are to the 11th inst. There was @ movement on foot to erect a memo- rial in honor of Captain Wooley, who perished in the steamer Rhoxe, at St. Thomas. The subscrip- tions for the purpose were liberal. Governor Waker had declared that the accounts concerning the molehead were deceptive and un- authorised by the Legislature. The latter body was engaged in consolidating the criminal laws, A proposition had been made to increase the duty on importa one-fourth, bat this was denounced as injurious to Carlisle trade. * Meteors were sceu on the l4th of January, The crop was favorable and there were some sales of congequeuce. Breadetuils, however, were scarce ive st. THOMAS, SPECIAL TELEGRAM T9 10 The HENALD Operations of the “Divers at St. Thomas. Havana, Feb. 24, 1868, There ie ® prospect that the Dock will yet be floated. ‘The work has been entrusted to Murphy's Company. They also made an offer to raise the steamer Columbian for $16,000. This was rejected, and the ship will be abandoned. Darien, with the diving apparatns, has gone to Hayt! to load w sinall cargo. DEMARARA SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALD, le fro United Staton Markets. Havana, Feb, 24, 1868. Oar advices from Demarara ore to January 23, The arrivals from the United States had been nu- merous, Prices were stationary. Common sugar was sold at $4.60. Freights were quoted at three ahillinge. TRINIDAD, SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE HERALS. Rains—Froighte—Markets, Havana, Feb, 24, 1868. ‘The newe (rom Trinidad is to January 23. The rains had partially interfered with the process of ~ ‘ing. Froights ware dall and nominal. ‘The Matilda had arrived from New York and sold her cargo at current rates, excepting her breadstuts, which wore offered below market rates. Canales | mass | debt by asetion | expected that $100,000 i | i | | ! { | | | 1 | ' | | | 1 ' i in the on «V, VIRGLY SPECIAL TELEGRA' ISLES. we TO TRE abeAty The Uetivh Mall Staion tm the Rweward AutiliveeFeucfel Weather Reported at Bea. Havana, Reb, 24, 18 Water Vsland, the fifili of the British is'ands im the Virgin group, will probably be the station of the British mail steamers running to Aspinwall, Havana, Kingston, Barbudoes, &c. The steamers Atrato aud Plata report having | experienced fearful weather on their receut trips. r. Cameron, agent of the British mail steamers, as arrived here to arrauge matters relating to the pew station. AN: th (QUA. SPECIAL TELEGRAM 0 Tie HERALD. Sogar CropeGobersutovial Changes in the British Cotouios, Havana, Peb. 24, 1868, Our advices from Antigua are to the 27th ult. Tho sugargrinding had commenced. Some of the crop was already in market. There wae vo rum to be got. Robberies were frequent. Colonel Stephen John Hill would prot y bremoted to the Governorship of Demarara, He will be sucéeeded by Major Robert M. Mundy, present Governor af Grenada. Governor Francis Hincks, of Demarara, will probably relieve Sir J. (. Grant, of Jam: be (RELAND. The Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill—Fealan ConvictamGeacenl Nuagie’s Crint=Traln’s Lectures-Outrage in the South, Joxvos, Feb, 25—10 P.M. The House of Lords, in Cominitiee of the Whole, ta. night agreed to the bill renewing the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus ic Ireiaud. Duut. Mesers, Sullivan and Pivot, editors, fiued im Richmond prison, moar this city, have been caiied upoe by many inflaentiai persons; but al! inter- views with the prisoners are forbidden by the autor ties, it is reported that retained by sna General Nacie, Shigo on Thursday next, Mr, Train's lecture tast nig sed off without interruption, , Fob, 1888, who are now con- has been det whose trial will commence at Was Deller attended and Corm, Feb, 25, 1868, The dwelling house of Me, Newenbam, a magistrate, berbe of this city, was aeailed tast night by a party of mon in disguise, who were cepunod and nsoaped 10 the darkness, GERMANY hreaty. Mveuing, The new treaty which has been conchided beiween tho Uuited States and tho Necth German Confederation provides (hat natives of Germaay must obtain a liconso wom , Which abail be rugistered; and tat those who, after taking out ther naturalization papers, have resiiod five years in a foreign cuuntry, suatl be roteased ‘rom tho obligation of mii.tary service in Gormauy. ‘The Naturalization Law oft as Audevions Confedevu Minister to the Fev. 1868. Tho Fon. George Baucroft has been duly ieceived ag Pnvoy Fxtenord:nary and Minister I ‘teuipetentiary from sie U Yan, Feb, 2 Mr. Vacker, ay Américan, who took part in Gisturbauce at the Odeon theatre on the performance of Victor Hugo's drama, “Ruy Blas, has been tried and sentenced to six days’ unprisonment and the payment of a alight fine, SANDWICH ISLANDS. The Hawatinn Klection=The | Government Ticket Triumphant Over the American Ticket=The Americans scandalonsly Abused by the Kanakas. Sav Franersco, Fob. 25, 1668, Honolulu advices to February 7 have been received, The election resulted in the success of the government tleket, Thera was considerable excitement on election day. The govergment did everything to defeat what might be called the American ticket, Uxtras were issued abusing the Americans scamdalousiy, accusing them of trying to overthrow the kingdom, for which purpose they said the war steamer Lackawanne bad been stationed at Honolulu, They used language by no Means complimentary to her com. Mander, who han s!ways treated the royal family with reepect, although the King never deigued to visit the ehip. This anfair ion of the government bas raised the question of annexation or no annexation Lf the former ts not accomplished hereafter there will be two distinct parties—the Americans and the anti-Amoricans, Ap- pearances indicate the American party to be Jar the srongest. The Governor of Hawaii iy seriously J, and the King has returned from bis country seat ia consequence, ‘Tho United States sieamer Lackawanna and the Engtish war steamer Chameleon are at Honolulu, There was on outbreak among the coolies at Hatio, by which the overseer wat dangerously wounded “CANADA. snow Sterm—Rallwaye Blocked Up aod Trains Stuck in Snow Ranks. Torowro, Fab, 25, i A furious aow storm get In yesterday morning and continued with great vio. @ unt) noen to-day, The railways are al! blocked up; no trains have left bere to-day, and those which left yesterday are stuck in snow banks short distance from the city. The reports re. ceived bere indicate that the storm haa prevailed with gros: fury from ‘London to Helleville, Robort Spence, Collector of Customs for this port, died this morning, rent VIRGINIA. in the Coa Minor Botta, ¥ The Sufirage due ‘Tho suffrage question was under discussion all day in the Convention. Jobs Minor Botta and Judge Rives are to address the repubiicans here this woek, ‘A meeting for thi purpose was called for tonight, but Mr Botte was taken sick, NORTH CAROLINA. The Conveuth erate Are tel on Sufirnac. Raceion, Feb. 26, 1868, Last night, by ® strong vote, the Co’ tiom adopted ‘an article on suirage, making it general without the test oath. To-day ag epoot ip the diweuseion of the article on the Judiciaty, making threo Supreme Court and twolve Superior Cages Judges, all to bo elected by the people, SOUTH CAROLINA jon=Visit of General Canby, Cuarizsros, Fob, 26, 1868, ‘The Conativutional Contention to-day passed vo the third reading the entire executive article, numbering thirty-three sections, The © quaiidication for office, but it was Gually decided fn the ofirmative, General (andy visited that body and was received with applause, The Coavention took 6 recess to afford (he members am opportunity to pay their respects to bir. 1s f® understood that the repubiicam canes will nominate either 7, J. Robertson, of Columbia, or General R, K. scott for Governor, The Comgreasiqnal aeminees are being considered | * lengthy randonr and boisterous discussion | ton adj } arrived 1868.—TRIPLE SHEET. SEORGIA. ienoral Meadets New Ova the Cowvent Aviavra, Feb, 23, 1868, Gouoral Meado’s order No. 27 was read in the struction Convention to-day, It peor ivits imprisonment tor debt in thts tate aud forbids (be courts to issue bail 4 process in civ cases aud “wrisat coma’ Every per- } t=Proceediugs to zon now in prison wader auch process or writ shall be immediately discharged, This order w to remain Ww force til! the poopie shall will o!.erwise, ay provided oy the Reconstruction acts. The Judiciary Committee reportat an ordinance rent ing to the qualification of raembors of the Legislature, 1m accordance with tnstructions recsived yesterday. fix | months iu the Slate and throe morthy ia the county, witb « citizenship of the Uniced Statea, te the basis The Homestead ordipance waa taken up, and afior w Cone rned, amidst much coafucion, without J By definite acting oa the aunjeat MISSISSIPPI The Odalecitaeubincsiues of the mitt | Rights=The Case of Merri ‘The Alleged Ansunlt of the Doerkeeper=Iudickit Ap- pointmeats by General Gillew Feb, 25, 1888, ‘The Convention is af'li engaged on tho Bili of Rights, The committee on Morriar's euse made a repo! the facts, viths recommendution. Revolutions to ! to auspent for twenty-five days spa for ion days wero | severaily voted down, General Gillem has wade the following appointinente to fl existiug vacancios:—To be Judges of the High Court of Errors and Avpeais of (he viate be Mississipps K. G, Peyton, Thomas Sasckoiford ant Ki. FLORIDA. The Covention=Signing and Adid TAL awassenn, JACKSON, Mord, ed 25, 1865. The Convention pasted the day in reading the consti. tution, which was adopted asa whole about sundown. Forty merabors signed the constitution and five re(used, An ordinance was passed withholding the pay aod mite. ago from the members who refused to sign the constitu. toa, and referring their claims (0 the next Legisiat At balf-past five o'clock the Convention, having finish its labora, adjourned, subject to the call of tho Pre: dont, ‘The constitution adopted appears to be satista tory to al! , and the bost fooling provails among the dele dctixens, Most of the delagates leave for their L 3 to-morrow, ‘The Repuvbean Nomivating Convention nighh, meels to NEW YORK. The Stare Canal Convertion at Albuny, ALBANY, Feb. 26, 1868, The State Canai Cony ntion mot to-day, but aa the New York delegation had not arrived a recess was or dered until four o'oloc! . M. ‘The Convention was orgunized this evening by the selection of Jamea P, Wallace, of Now York, for Prosidont, and # long list of vice presidents and secre- taries, The Preaidont way anthorized to ap- point @ commitioe of thirteom on resolutions, and thanking sundry —resoiutions the meravers of the Canal Investigating minittee, deprecating the contract system, and asking for a return to the auperintondent plan, &c., wore referred te the said committe, and aller brief addresses by several dele- ga os on the canal mismanagement and the re:nedies to be appiied the Convention adjourned, The Fire at Hadson—l.oms 812,000. Hynsos, Feb. 25, 1868. A tire broke out last might, at nino o'clock, in the frame building No, 160 Warrer sireet, owned by George S:oors, and occupied by William Wolf as @ Ghoe store ‘The flames extended to the satooa of Charles Worthy, the grocery store and dwelling of Jonn Howard, and the office of Dr. Lyle Smith, all of which were con- sumed with the most of their contents. The dry goods store and stock of Wiliam 1B. Skinner were also damaged. ‘The loss is not far from $12,000, on which there is insurance amounting to $5,300 At ou time it was foared the entire block would bo destroyed, but a change in the wind saved it, Patrick Leary, © fireman, was severely injured by being run over by a hose carriago, fracturing his tog and causing other tpjuries. PENNS YLVA? NIA, Consoltantion of ON Region Railronds=Cie- culation of Alleged Worthless Checks on a Philndelphin Bank—Beiligorent Demgeratic Moen Parrancerans, Feb, 25, 1868, The stockholders im the various ruilvoade in the oil recion® met at this city to-day and confirmed the con- tracts of their rerpective roads for the consolidation of the lines merged im the Warren and Franklin Raitroad, Ot! Creek Raltroud and Farmers’ Railroad, all under the tutte of Ol Creek and Allegany River Railroad, The pubic are cauioned against receiving checks on the Second National Bauk of Philadeiphia, drawn by parties signing the namos of Hamis, Cooke & Co, and Dodge & Harats, Several worthless cbecks of this deseription have boon received by mail, The particaare unknown t@ the bank, At @ large democratic meeting held in the Fighth word this evening strong resolutions were passed and speoches made, One Colonel Lechlor caid that “before mauy daye every tamp post would be converted into e jodet for the republicans."” CALIFORNIA, The New Stenman! Line ‘Hetwees San Francisco and Mazatlan, Sax Fravcisco, Fob, 25, 1868, ‘Tho Mexican Steamship Company have commenced running their steamers to Mexican ports under the new contract with the Mexican goverument, The terms re- qitive the company to send u steamor every twonty days from San Francisco to Maratian, and rerni-monthly from Mazatlan to Acapulco, carrying the Mexican mails, for hich It receives a government subsidy. Heretofore the company was compelled tw place thelr verses under Mexican colora, Under the new srrangement sieamera are permitted to esil under the American flag. The contract provides, among othor things, that the company shall, within sixty days from the sailing of the fret steamer under tho presont arrangement, donate to the Mexican governmont a steamor armed with four twelve. nde! 4 two twenty-four pounder gums and a full complement of small arms. ‘The opposition steamer Moaes Taylor called to-day for Paname. ‘Arrived, ebip Areher, from New York, end Sidon, from Hamburg, é THE _INDIANS ns in New MoxicomAt. Fort Lancaster. Sr Loum, Feb, 25, 1868, The Mepublican haga letter from Leasburg, New Mex. joo, giving a report that some twelve hundrod Indians had attacked Fort Lancaster and obtained posession of the quarters, but they were enhsequently driven off, The cas: ‘were not stated, io¢@ bodies of five Americans had been found at tho bead of the Condra, supported to have been killed by Indiana LOUISIANA, Revels ie Now Orleans. | New Onimans, Fob, 26, 1968. ‘The streets are crowded with people witnessing Mardi GQras reveta and the procession of tho mystic crew of Comus, To-nigot balls are going om {n all tho theatres and at overy available piace of amusement, ‘There was no session of (he Convention to-day ILLINOIS. Republican Maes “Mee! te Chicago=! of the Action of the House ef Impeachment Husi- Curcago, Feb, 26, 1868. The meeting to-night at Library Mali, in accordance with the call made yesterday, was fully attended. Speeches wore made by several prominent gentiomen of this city, and & sories of resolutions was adepted, among which were the following: Resolved, That most heartily pelt and ondoree the action of the House of ‘es in the tom. Feftabed iar "ercenen thas ni own band has ished clear evidence be quill, and we demand action aa Is con- and impartiat Reported Depredati tack Merdt ; mud the | | i | | a - AMUSEMENTS. OR <- -Se E Avavvny ov Meaic,—Norma’’ at the Academy om wesday © ght, after ‘Norma’ at Pike's on Monday L ght, Would probably have filled the house, forthe pur- powe of & com/arisom between the Red Rose of Lancaster Rove of York, bad the skies been pre Pitivug Bul a northeast enow storm wieldad tho balance of power, and so the Academy wae not fuil, although & mmc larger sudience Was present than we bad expected w Gnd. Of LaGronge, as Norma, it te sufficient to fay, specially a0 it 13 true, that she surpassed herself om this oeension in ber spirited smung amd acting. Miss MeCulioch, ay Acalgie®, had e tne opportuaity for the raining Sod her tresh, ect and voices, and she did it handsomely. jiiaai wes in good condition, and executed cients sense of duty, if with ow Signe Susiai, according to Druidi- Ivolier Inspiration, eal traditions, ig the very & for a high pr est of those Gosh Puritans, aod jestic presence wer forget the ing house re: rounds of appli loading artiste before ebe eur be ete the novelty ef "Rober il Diav ole,” 88 Mo ulloch.. the famous aes Appearance) and (frst gime) the premiere danewe, Sangaili, tv the cast. Wahis does uot pacts the house before the risiog of tha euttam this tuay be set down armeng tae .alse provhots, We oxpoct by all odds the finest house tab alack cau boast of elther side of tho town. Ninto’s——""Tan Wiure Pas, Amid the blaze of eal. cium and colored liguts, glitter of tinsel, futter ef This evening we a with Br aw j satin and (ariatan, Unkle ef pelle, deplay of the logs of tle “dears” aud showers of bouquets, this lively anl- mai stil! perambuiates on the spacious sage of Nit and draws hundreds of wondering and gaping admizere to hee lair every night. Tne spectacle has beam shorn of much of tts redundancies, and is 2ow in complete working trim, The latest aowstty introduced in ites (he song trom “Maritana,’’ the ‘Harp ta che orl is sung by Miss Fanny Stockion 19 act with great guceess, The fogee dramatic rendoriug or this chef deane Wallace are entirely unoxcoptionadle, bie Nothia, ¢ second and of the accompaniment sadiy ueeds improvement, ‘uta harp or @ piano cun do guy kidd of justice to tie ® exquisite arpeggie parsages in tbe accompaniment, Mark Smith, as King, Ding Dong, 1s full of irresistible” humor and jokes, and Vining bowers takea care ef the jovesick Priuce Aud tho Princess’ sprightly ite maid in the most approved style. OLymrrc TueaTan —Whetger as the Poarl of Savoy, Fanchon or Little Barefoot, Maggio Mucholl weaves such adelicate web, of grace and innocence sround ait hor characters as to leave no rival who cen fairly compete with her, The former pisy hay # iccocded the others this week on the boards of the Olympic, and witl remain there until Saturday, whem the l'eart can be enjoyed for (ue last time at the matinee, Ou that evening Little Harctoot will resume her gaeendaucy over aud ences whict not even tiie dismal weataer can dimiuish, Miss helt is felicitously supported by Mr, Collier and @ company and excellent sage arrangements that make everything go off »muo-hly and pleasantly, Tumatee Comigor,—The wouderfu! Haulons, George, Witliau: and Alfred, whose gymuastic feats are marvels of strength, grace and aguity, are in the last week of thew ominently succosstul engagement at this beautiful Vutle theaire. On Monday mext the entire company from tne Boston theatre of tho same naine make them appearance, New Yor« Ceca, The Jookey Ciub races, Pfau, the great Russian a.hiete, and the agile Miss Lucille Watsom are the main attractions on the immenso programme for this week, It would be difficult to find, oven im Kurope, a circus company 80 completely trained in everything appertaining to their businegs as that of Mr. Lent. Borien’s Amextcan Tasatee.—Life in New York bap its ups and downs, but as reprosented at thig establish= ment there ts a great deal of fun in it, “The Festival of st. Petorsburg” ts the title of the last balict sensation aud Mile, Zuccoli is the premidre on tue occasion, Toxy Pastor’s.—Tony has made a venture in the spectacular and burlesque, and brought oat a Bowery edition of the “White Fawn," without the “bh.” He lays the part of the lovesick Prince himself, an@ bis demonstrative patrons roar with applause aad laughter, Keury & Leon's Movsrrete.—Leou’s inimitable bar lesque on the burlesque ef Offenbach, the “Grand Duteh | running with unabated popularity. The “Cancan" is immense. So is the “Sabre de mon Pire."* Say Francisco Miveraets, —Here thrives auother capital burlesque, Under the Kerosone Lamp,’’ in which a rail- road express train (net of the Ango!n description, how. ever,) neatly runs ower the dusky charactors ia the cast, Hootsy's Orexa Hovst, Buooxtyy.—Fawns tm all shapes and of all colors are the genorul attraction for town and country Tho “White Fawn’ at @ metropo- litan theatre holds full court evory night, At Hooley’s Brooklyn bijou of am opera house the ‘Wild Fawn" pute forth her attractions this week, This is a eyivam spec- tacuiar extravaganza, with an ebony ballet troupe ae- compauiment, rich and rare initsway Mr. Charles Gayler 18 responsible for the putting together of this eroation, but the admirable company which Hooley keope always un the stage are fully sbie to bear the respon sibility of enacting 1s in @ mort arousng fashion, ‘hem the manager puts down the cost of producing it at omy $5,000 we take ft to be a small figure considering the elegance of the costumes and appropriateness of the new scenery. 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