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nrsIhUcrioN rHr kIscs CoUNrt AIMS Housr nv
fmEAbout IL O'Clock yesterday report va, received
In this city that the building the Kings county
Aims House ere. and several Of its inhabitants
had been burned 60 death IL seems thst one Of the
ehmneys In the centre Of the building took Ere about
III o'clock and the flames escaping near the roof set
FIRE TO the timbcrs The fire spread rapidly. that
the inmates had barely time 10 their effects aud
escape. Some FIVE or six hundred men. women. and
chldren-the halt. the lame aud the blind-were mix
ed up among beds. chairs tables broken crockery sc
and most Of the grown persons searching for some
thing which had been lost mlsid in the hurry Of
removal The matron. Mrs Richardaon and the keeper
himself lost most Of their goods Nrs H. said, we
have saved the lives Of all the poer inmates. and
should have been perfectly Satisfied IL every thing we
have had been burnt up y At one time the building
occupied as schooIhouse aud nursery was In great
danger Of being destroyed " was ere several times
The nremen had TO On the engine from pump; this
vas the only they had from which TO obtain
water The services Of gang Of some twenty prison
brought from the Pententisry Of great effect
They we're asked by the keeper " they would 90 and
assist ~ the Gre and return when u extingushed
They said to . man that they would One man had
charge Of them; and although they had q thousand
opportunities not one Of them attempted 20 escape
The bulldog vas insured 20 the amount ~ So loo
National $1,000. and jefferson SO O50 The loss viii
amount 90 some $1,000 or si2v00, perhaps more
BrcetiDn .7drohsr, june ~.
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The Prussian brig pido arrived at this port yester
day, from Duenos Ayres after passage Of forty three
days
We have received by her our files Of the British
Packet to the 9th Of April Our previous verbal &C.
counts to the 9th ult.
The Packet of the Goth Of April says -
The negotiations going between the Arsen-
tine government and the plenipotentsry Of France
conducted with all becoming reserve. Nothing con-
sequcntly has transpired to enable to form any
idea Of the progress made Meanwhile, several vessels
have arrived at Montevideo with part Of the troops
placed at the disposal Of Admiral Lepredour
the obedience OF his refractory countrymen whether
on the arrival Of the whole. the Admiral will at once
proceed to dsarm the foreign garrison is Jet matter
Of speculation
The Packet Of the 9th says
Our great diplomatic mystery has not yet been un-
yelled Whatever guild huncs and Spectators may say
to the contrary nothpg has out that can afford
rny clue the formation Of correct opinion az TO
the actual state or prospects of the negotiation.
On other matters, the Packet Of the Goth gives tho
following
Accounts continue to be received of Eruption. Of the
Rio Grapde bandit into the Oriental territory and Of
the Establishments uniformly inflicted upon them.
The new President 81 that province has issued pro-
clsmatOn, which. III honestly acted upon, will. no
doubt have the effect Of precludng the necessity OF
the allied forces departing from the consdsrate of
conduct they have hitherto so forbearingly pursued
At all events, hope not to General Caldwell Tn.
new Commander Chief reenact the farce perform
I'd by his predecessor General Arruda Of arrcsting the
Baron de Jacuhy and then allowing his rescue by
handful OF his rarssns in the very centre OF the pro-
vince The brigands have taken the rather whimsical
sppellation Of Californian
The Packet Of the 27th contains the annexed Items
Brazil is putting the magnsnimity Of the Argentine
government to cruel test The Baron de Jacuy ala,
Chico Pedro with his Cslifornians has been suffered
to violate the territory Of the sister rrpub
lie On this occasion. the whole vsndalic horde was
united, consisting az SEQ men, aud numbering amongst
is Leaders several Oriental rebel officers Col Lamss
with bic gallant division had the good fortune 20 f
in with II, on the 18th inst, At Tacumbu and soon
gave good account Of II. single charge was susi-
cient put the trrands TO the and in the couro
Of hot pursuit % four leagues numbers Of them were
slain whilst several others were drowned In attempting
20 swim across the Cuarein A party Of ~ infantry
were either tilled taken prisoners and the bandits
left the field all their baggage and spare horses
btsides zoo saddlsd chargers This i'm portsn triumrh
was achieved without the loss Of single man TO the
uctors; Col Lsmas casualties consisting Of only four
wounded
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WAsHiSoTos, June H. 1850.
The friends of the Compromise have, In caucus,
counted and report that the bill will pass by six
OF eight majority This number is doubtful but we
think the bill will pass. Mr.. Underwoods amendment
for carrying the disputed boundary question to the su
preme Court promises to be very troublesome There
Is to be caucus upon before the Senate meets to-
morrow.
Mr.. Berrien's amen dment in reference to the CALI
fornia delegation, gave rise to sharp words between
him and Mr. Clay 1t viii, probably, fierce de-
bate The amount to be paid to Texas and the CALI
fornia boundary, have yet to he discussed Mr. Clay
desired vote by Tuesday next but the discussion
likely to continue all next week The Senate adjourn
ever tomorrow TIL Monday, to allow the clean OF
OF the chamber for summer session. think you may
say that the bill will pass the Senate by two or three
House.
Texas scrip Is rising. In the order Of business the
House viii not reach the slavery question till the
SENATE disposes OF 10.
The report Of the Galphn Committee IL made tho
special order for next Tuesday. Tho Benton aud
foote Committee still examining witnesses ac-
cordng TO Mr.. Bentons pleasure
We understand there has has been some talk In the
cabinet concerning the conduct OF Mr. Chatneld the
Brtish agent In Eicaragua since the adoption Of the
treaty and that another agent II shortly 20 down to
look into the affairs Of Hsyti. 1t Is supposed that
France, and Spain, and England, all have eye to
that island
Anton Dart OF Wisconsin. was. to-day, confirmed as
superintendent OF Indian affairs in ORGAN.
Ps-senator Benton appeared, yesterday, before
the Grand Jury. and made his complaint Of pied
assassination by General cote In the Senate chamber
number Of Senators summoned to-day TO APP
pear before the Grand Jury In reference to the charge
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American Diplomacy In Europe.

There Is no branch Of orr public institutions that
wants more thorough reform than our foregn de
pomacy. The government Of the United State.
has, stree the existence Of this great republic. alb
stained flom any direct or indirect interference in
the Affairs Of European nations yet ministers after
ministers have been sent 90 the courts Of Europe,
EI'rely for the purpose, 1t would seem, Of keeping
up an empty form Of what may be considered di.
plomatc etiquette between thc Angs and princes Of
the Old World, but which, 50 far as we are con
cemed and in the present state of our relations
with most European governments, Is without any
meaning at ALL
The system Of European politics Is one Of COM
Phcated intrigue, in VIII ch every cabinet Of Europe
plays a studied part, and which requires diploma
'sts to act those parts, as drama farce requires
Players 10 play it. The United States are not a
party 10 That great intrigue, il is enacted in
EGroPe-they regard with just contempt the efforts
made by European diplomacy to suppress liberty
throughout Europe, and carry out the ambi-
nous plans Of kings and princes on that con-
finent The position of the United States, as
The most free and enlightened country on
earth. Is one high above European dplo-
macy and the intrigues Of European cabinets
Our people, who have first carried into practical
eject the principle Of selfgovernment and the doc
trine Of the natural rights Of man. have established
code Of national laws Of their own, founded. not
on the rules Of diplomatic etiquette, as observed in
Europe but the principle Of right and iusi deal
ing with every nation Of the earth.
We believe that this truth is hndeniable. still,
we see the absurd spectacle Of American diploma.
ii.ts cent out merely for the purpose Of paying ho-
mage to some emperor or hing Of Europe, repeated
over and over again, until people both here and Ia
Europe. have become sick Of the farce. Another
newly appointed diplomat has just left here for st.
Petersburg. Other appointments. to the co.rts Of
Prussia and Austria, are expected to be made
shortly. The fact that the entrance Of American
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Sparflnr Intelligence

CrsrsrvnLr Counss, l.. I.-TSoirtSe MArcn-A
match for $500 aside mile heats best three In Eve.
ESQ ID wagons win come OF morrow afternoon be.
tween ch. John and Dr. g. Centreville. This match
grew out Of the contest for the purse on Monday
Centrsve being disanced the arst heat The betting
L. decidedly in favor Of John at two 20 one or more
trotting match for 500 two mile heats 20 $50 10
wagons came of yesterday afternoon ~ the Centre
Vile Course. between h. m. Mendham Maid and br n
Ars6 The won In one heat, dlstsncing Arab la
5s6
HuSrrSo Pans CouRsr. PmLtprtFHiA- r.crSa-A
most interesting pacing race came OF yesterday after
noon between the celebrated pacing horses Roanoke
and Lacy Beyins. mile heats. fer a purse of siCo.
Roanoke the favorite ut two TO enc. aud large
amounts were offered and taken. lie won the race.
making the quickest heat ever performed. Time,
Q2l-Q..Q
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SrEEcHEs or MKMBErs OF CoSeRESs.-We regu.
larry receive the authorized editions fthe speeches
Of members Of Congress, all round the compass,
from Mr.. Clay, the patriotic and sagacious, down
to Mr.. Seward, the meddesome and mischievous
They come TO US in the usual pamphlet form, and
we have more than half hundred Of them on file
already. We can only notice, occasionally, the
best Of them as those Of Clay, Webster and
Oess; while the worst Of them-such as are poured
out and ramphleted by the abolitionists-we have
to throw aside as worthless. We thank the seve-
RAJ members for their attention, however, in send
ing them; and on all occasions shall extract the
jwce from the fruit, and bottle il up, daily marked
and labelled, Tor use at some future day We have
already very curious collection.
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Z. :. CIRCUIT COURT, JUNE I9-BEFoRr THE uoS.
LEVI WOODBURY., associate JUSTICE SUPERIOR
COURT, u. s., AND CIRCUIT JuDSK FOR EASTERN
DISTRICT, MASSACHUSETTS.
rQuisr
p. o. ,. snih Hseh Dsrnins, JesepA W. Clark,
Eiysh n. Brigham and RsnrV n. .qnihony.
Counsel for complainant, y. o. J. smith and n r.
Curtis Esqs
Counsel for respondents. Geo Giaord, Rufus choa,e,
and Chas l.. Woodbury.. Esqs.
CH.RLss L. wooDHusy, Esq., having, yesterday. re-
viewed he history Of telcgraphc inventions ETC.
sumed:-The testimony q Leonard p. Gale, carly as
ISOLATED with Mr. Morse in his labors proves that he
discovered no mode % overcoming the dminution q
power for long distances lie says Il early ques
tion with them what the limit Of the magnetic
power TO move a lever Professor Morse suggested
mode Of overcoming Of dminution except that Of hav
ing batteries at short invcrvas and using the same
using the first 10 open and break the circuit Of
the second to 60 the by the third and and
this has conttutcd essential part Of his plan from
that TO the present time this not overcoming the
difficulty, but rcsorting 90 expcdent to get round
It, IL involves expense, as practical matter and 10
not preferable to the system Of visual teegraphs The
testimony Of Professor Morse himself Is 90 the
purpose, and he speaks Of his mode Of oommuni.
eating the impulse from one circuit 10 ano.
thrts NJ uit'o'tfy W AhhNy teNens Dut
Professor Henry had demonstrated all this previously
had discovered the practicablty Of using circuit
TO open and close another and Of producing great
chanicai effects at distances in fact been shown ano-
ther mode Of doing IL by Prot whcatstone in England
in February 1887 Th,re pertains TO Morse pretended
invention both the CON bned circuit which our instru
ment does not infringe, ard the local ONCE cir
cult. which We do not use, and which essential
TO Morses plan. we're not original With him. but
taken from Professor Henry Professor steinheil had
established a telegraph to unite Munich to Bergen
hauser In 1887, With method Of Hnked batteries
Professor Morse has disad "a ntagc that he sannot
transmit messages both ways without four wires
suspended in the air burcd In the ground for he
had not discovered that the ground could be made a
part Of the circuit This discovery made by
others. and was used In 1881 by stsnhsil Mr. Merse
testified, that the kew Fe'k Obs~rer making hs an
nouncement Of his discovery gave its notions Of
the necessity Of numerous circuits but that he always
aimed at single circuit; but the drawings con-
neeted with his patent show that he did not arrive
at H. Two years before Morse took cut his patent
stsinhen had dsccvsed the Of the ground Tor half
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House Of Representatives.
BY BANS ELEcTRo-cHENIcAL TELEc RAPH.
WAsiInnInx. June 10 1870

BY RAINS ELEcTRo-CHEMIcAL TELEcR APH.
WARRINGTON June 10, 1850.
Mr. CAnFLL, (whg) of Florida, asked leave to intro
duce bill granting certain conditions alternate
sections OF public lands lying along the route Of the
railroad from Pensaista to Montgomery.
Objections made.
Mr.. BArrY, deny ofvirsnia, from the COMMITTEES
on Ways and Means reported the ciril and diplomatic
appropriation bill for the year ending June Goth 1851
which was referred TO the Committee Of the Whole
on the State Of the Union.
The House then went into Committee Of the Whole
on the state OF the Union and proceeded to the
sderation Of the special order being the bill granting
With G---. p-s-s., ~. --ars OF 1871 IN. FIori
da war of 1898 and OF the known Gen. Wayne
Of 1892 to 1893 that have not heretofore been
for.
Mr.. Com, (dem) Of Alabama, Who introduced the
bill. made few remarks in its favor and asts-
nhed that Congress had not previously provided for
those soldiers.
Mr. Mason, tdem) of Kentucky, wished the commit
tee TO rse that resolution might be passed to tsrm
nate the debate in two hours
Mr. ysros, (whig) Ohio hoped that the bill would
be fully discussed as Of the mporta at
bills ever known TO the House. and would have a
greater influence on the operations Of the government
ana treasury than any measure which has passed dur
ing the last fifteen years.
Mr. MAsos thought that as the bill had been before
the House for i've months, gentlemen had made up
their minds as to how they would vote, and debate
could not change their opinions.
Nr. AIBgKIsoS, (dem) Of Indiana was satisfied that
the with Of the country for the passage Of bill
Of this character.
MT Evans, (whig) OF Maryland. and Mr. SAcKrTI,
(whiel Of New York, opposed the bill
Mr. HurnAnD. (demJ Of Alabama, andMr. McposALp,
(dem) of Indiana, favored IL.
Mr.. vIsroS commended that our financial Affairs are
not in condition to dispense with the land revenues
IL was bill virtually for the benefit Of spectators
IL give away the lands leaving nothing but the Gus,
toms from which to draw revenue may be compcll-
ed to resort to direct TAXATION for which the people
are not prepared
Nr BlssrII DENY ofInois, spoke earnestly In favor
OF the bill lie said he considered Il the wsest pol
and best adapted 20 the interest OF the country lie
thought that the common interest Of the country
quired that the public lands should be disposed Of f
the manner required in the proposition before the
House.
Mr. Hotrrs. (dem) Of G., ssid that the wilmot
rrovfo was TO he forced the country TO cheat
portion for the benefit Of the other and this bill
TO cheat all the States for the benefit OF specu-
lAtors lie opposed the bin mainly because lands
have been pledged TO redeem the publ, debt IL
would be n breach Of good faith 20 give them away.
Ar Ewr,o dem ITEM, advocsted<he bill.
Mr. hooHt. (~bg) ofPs opposed IL.
The Committee then rose when
Mr. Ms'oy, (dem) 81 Ky, offered resolution to
close debate on the bill to-morrow at one O'Clock,
Pending which, the House adjourned
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Our vermon, Correspondence.
DssvrlLr, VT, June 10, 1850


S,cond Trial q ,isioi BH
The trial OF the celebrated Bristol Bin who fxured
80 extensively in your city, In connection with the
Drury business. on an indictment charging him with
having iursarous tools in his possession with intent
TO use them In breaking open banks stores, &C. was
commenced here, yesterday and ended today By the
Jury bringing IN verdict Of guilty. which IL the
cond verdict Of that character that has been rendered
against him this week
The testimony on the part Of the prosecution was
NeIy clear and positive. 10 substantiated beyond
question the charges against Bristol Bill The Wit
heEes tNtre positively 60 finding In his possession
saws wrenches. bars, "bank-cutfersn aud all other
tools necessary to form complete Kit Of burglars in
hrumtnts. 10 ives likewise proved that Bill. and
man named jim. went several excursions, for tho
purpose ~ opening banks; aud the cashier of the Wells
River Bank teftihsd that the marks made the door
OF that institution IN the attempt that recently
made TO break Into a. such would be made By
one OF the tools found on Ems premises.
The prisoners counsel have given notice 81 motion
IN arrest Of judgment on this. well the other
veroict. aud Thunday neat. is appointed for thu
Argument
Three other indictments pending against Bristol
Bill and Christisn Meadows. snd they will be tried
immediately alter the hearing Of the motion In arrest
ofjudgment.
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citizens into Russia and Austria is now almost alto.
prohibited and that every American there and
in Prussia is treated with the greatest suspicion by
the government, does not prevent the cabinet at
Washington from appointing new diplomatists to
keep up the acquaintance with the absolute powers
of Europe.
The diplomatic functions of our ministers to
Russia, Austria, and Prussia, it is well known,
amount to little else but the signing of passports
and writing of reports TO State De-
partment, in which the condescension with
which they are received at occasional invi-
tations to court, is the only interesting topic. Now,
the fact in regard TO this is, that our ministers,
being generally little accustomed to court man.
ners, invariably regard the ordinary civilities prac
tsed on these opportunities, as particular marks of
distinction and respect. We have had occasion
to learn that our ministers are often as much de-
ceived themselves on this point, as they deceive
our government at Washington. The position of
an American minister at European court, is one
of the most anomalous that can be imagined. He
is hardly placed on an equal footing with the am
bassadors of other powers He is merely tole-
rated on the part of the corps diplomatiqus, while
the ambassador of the smallest prince of Europe,
whose domnions possibly do not extend over more
than a few square miles, is often preferred before
him. The truth OF the whole matter is, that if our
cabinet at Washington would be fully aware OF
the extremely awkward position in which our
American ministers are placed on the European
continent-especially since the failure of the re-
cent revolution-they would not, perhaps, be in
such hurry TO make new diplomatic nominations.
The deporable state of our foreign diplomacy
has been, doubtless, occasioned by the weak and
undecided policy of our cabinet, more especially
in the latter time, but in general by the useless
appointments which have been made, as well as
the bad selection of persons who have been sent out
10 Europe. Our diplomatic relations require a
complete reorganization. But how can we expect a
reform under the present cabinet!
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The italian Opera and Fashion,

The performance Of the "Huguenots," announced
for tomorrow night has excited the most extraord
nary enthusiasm in the musical circles OF this city.
Already we informed there have been many places
taken for this representation Of of Meyerbeers
principal works This to have been expected for,
independent Of TIE beauty and richness Of the music
the powerful array Of vocalss including full dozen
Of the companybesides the orchestra and the valua
bic services Of Ardi and Bottesiniw create an en-
tertainment never yet equaed in musical annals.
Much-m ii may be expected
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Desperate Case OF stabbing.

CfScfSNAri June 10 1850
Two eonstables, named Davidson and DalIcil, were
stabbed at the crcus last night by medical student
while enforcing order. Both are dangerously wound
cd and Davidson, II is thought, cannot possibly re-.
cover.
The young man arrested aud committed 10 jail
His name h walker nephew Of judge walker Of this
place and son 81 wealthy parents In indiana
IL seems the officers we're very oiacious and rude,
and the feeling generally IL In favor % Walker.
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LATE FROM BARAcoA, CUBA.-We learn, by the
arrival Of the schooner John S. Whipple, Captain
Lawson, from Baracoa, that Mr.. Bonnell, (of The
firm of Bonnell Il Overman,) an American mer-
chant, had been imprisoned for two or three weeks
for having letter from Gen Lopez in his posses
sion. The excitement at Baracoa had been very
great before the descent of Gen. Lopez on Car
denas, the inhabitants having understood that their
city was the contemplated point for invading the
island
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AInsSy, June 10, 1850
No. ] to be submitted. No 2 called and passed. No
partially argued, and postponed No. 4 Judgment
afhrmed No reserved No. O submitted No
put over the term. No. reserved. No. argued but
not concluded at three Al present only one session
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srRiSerirLp, June 10. 1850
The Western Railroads net earnings for the past sir
onths, have been $4,000 more than for the cores
ponding sir months last year The seu,lannua aiv,
dend OF Tour per cent IL payable LIST July
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hsw ORLEANS, June IL 1850.
DR. Mock while asleep onthe steamer Belkey in this
place, was robbed OF bill of exchange for Ooo
New York. The thief named Henry Harrison was Inn
mediately pursued and arrested
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White water Canal Notes.

NINtINNtTIs JUNO II, ItJV.
The white Water Canal Company's obligations in
the smilitude o. bank notes which circulated around
NV years since being collected Of the stock
holdera In the Common Pleas against several parties
for
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More Attempts TO Elect an United States
Senator In Com ecticut.

Nsw Hsvrv, June 1e-11 A. NJ.
The House Ia now voting for Senator. The result
OF Tie hrst ballot IVES as foliors;-L. p. waldo, dem
90; r. Baldwin, whig es; cleveland, free soil IL;
1ngtam. dem, 4 Seymour dem. I; Chapman. vhig, 4;
Cailn. dem l; Gillette free soil 4: Toucey. dem, l.
The second ballot was Il p. waldo. %; ". &. Bald
win. %; cleveland. IL Insham, .; Seymour, Il;
Chapman, l. Catlin. ,; Gillette, 1; roucey, l.
On the sixth ballot Waldo 20; Baldwin, %; Clsve-
land ;; Toucey, A. Chapman. 1; Catlin. 20; Gillette,
l. Further banoting was postponed tnl r. NJ. to-
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The Canadian Parliament.

ToHoFTo, June 70, 1850
Last night, in the Legislative Council. Mr. De Bla-
quiee moved for address to the Queen 70 limit that
house to its present number and render the Speaker
independent Of Official influence After debate the
molten was negatived by 3to4