The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-20

The Mitchell banquet took place a. the Bro I'D va
theatre last evening. Some SIX hundred people sat
down to dinner, and the boxes were filled with as
many ladies. Charles O'Conor, Esq, pres1 led, aud
speeches were made by Mess-s. Mitchell, Mesgher,
O'0ornan and Smyth Mr.. Bobcrt Emmett made an
explanation relative to the funds OF the Irish Direct
ory. We give a full report
Prior to the transaction of any business Of impo-
lance in Congress yesterday, the death of Senator
Anterior, Of New Hampshire, announced, an
after the pronunciation Of glowing euloges and the
adoption Of the customary tributes of respect both
houses adjourned. How swiftly our most eminent
men are pessng away Mr. Norris remarked that
within the last four years less than nine Of
The most distinguished members of the Senate had
been followed to the grave, and, we may add there
have been four times that number, perhaps equally
great, cued from other staff ons Of society. Let us
hope that their works will be cherished and their
patriotic examples followed by those who may be
selected to a. their places in the councils OF the ma
ton. In the House, early in the day, Senior Gale
Cos, the delegate from New Eexico, was sworn in
and notice given Of the int nton of ex Governor
Lane to contest his seat. The Chairman of the
Committee Of Ways and Means reported several APP
preparation and deficiency bills most If not all OF
which, it is animated by our special correspondent,
were drawn up at the departments.
The information furnished by our special Wash
ington correspondents will be found very interest
ing. The NSval COMMITTEES of the House, it is
stated, will to-day report bill appropria.ng three
millions Of dollars to defray the expense OF construct
ing six first class steam fgates the same to be built
in accordance With the dations of the Secre
tary of the Navy 1t is understood that this measure
viii be followed up with such provisions for tho
rough reorganization Of the whole naval system as
viii place the service in the most complete order.
There tobe considerable anxiety TO ascertain
what disposition the House will make OF the resolu-
tion making the Assistant Secretary of the lsury
q Presidential appointment. Action will doubtless
be had en- the subject to day, and to morrow
readers will know all about it.
A war is TagiDg among the democrats Of Yer liont,
in imitation Of the recent fareup in the ranks in this
State The free soers terribly indignant becalss
Governor and Lieutenan -Governor ofsthe old line
democratic scho1, Fere elected.
lates from Havana to the 14th instant announce
tha. Mr.. Rolph, nephew and Sesretary 70 Consul
Clayton, expired from asacg OF yellow ever four
days previously. Our Consul had directed the at
tehie of the Captain General to the Of the
three American seamen who lave been so locg con-
6nedcn vague and groundless charge OF having
b4en gagged in the slave tra5c. The letter a.
corresx cDdent embraces all the Cuban new OF i'm
portanoc, and will be found Interesting.
Private advices froE Buenos I yres to the 18th of
October declare that much dissatisfaction existed
against tie government Of President Obligads
throughout the provinces, and as the opposition
decidedly in the majority it Was predicted that
another revolution would take place in the course of
a few months. Provisions OF ali kiads were very
scAsce and dear.
Mach anxiety existed at kOntevideo ct last dates
IN consequence Of the non-azrival of the British
mail steamer Prince of Wales from RIO saneiro. 1t
WIS feared that she had either ashore or sunk.
The ship Abby Frat, from Calcutta, weat ashore
on antucket Shoals. and alb ,ndoned las Friday.
A steamer and four achooners were despatched to
her assistance next morning, but, according to de-
spatcb, had all returned, Ia Consequence Of being
unable to find her. The supposition Has that soc
had either broken up or 6r.sted {, sea.
Flour again advanced Yesterday from CT CENTS to
l2a cents per barrel while grain was about the same
Freights we're frmQr, and engagements were made
to Liverpool at enhanced rates.
The trial of tie Ninth ward rioters was resumed
in the Court OF General SESSIONS yesterday, and the
testimony ELECTED will be found fr,.y reported in
lnother part Of this paper
pnblic missionary meeting was held last evening
Ia ST. Bartholomew church. The Right Rev. Pro.
yisiopal Bishop presided, and the Rev. Mr. Potter,
Mr. BTaJish and others, spoke on the subject OF do
nestle niasions with special reference to California
Bishop Kipp-1ho Is about to depart this iDl
Ecrtant mission-spoke earnestly Of his future da
ties. His address was short es he was unwel, and
ezl aphiec ~ The ACCESSORY preparations fay biz