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The Seizure OF the Black Warrior.
ARRIVAL OF THE IsABEE Mt CHARLESTON.
p.rr,.c,~ r,-.h Josa

New Orleans papers Of Tuesday last are received.
The news - the seizure Of the Black Warrior had
caused much excitement at New Orleans and Mobile
Aletter from HAVANA to the Mobile Tribune says -
when the Corwn left the harbor immense crowd
Hooked to the wharves anthe nags Of all the American
vessels were raised as che passed The guns Of Moro
Castle were pointed Mt the Corwn she went out and
the battlements bristled with armed mcn.n
The steamship Isabel arrived at Charleston with Haya
ma dates to the 8h but nothing additional in relation
the seizure.
Many Of the Black Warriors passengers oain tho
Isabel N
Much excitcent is reported to- exist among the Creole
population of Cuba ets Ef,A
From Key West learn that the ship Excelsior from
New Orleans fer Philadelphia arrived there the 1s
inst, with her cargo Of noasses shifted and dis
lcharFing. s.
The bark Mopang for New Yerk from Matanzss put in
on the 26th, leaking badly.
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aetivs FIRE .t Rochester.

Mdrcn IUUR
Yesterday morning, ave story brick block South
St. Paul street destroyed by Hre II was used for
manufacturing purposes and contained large steam
engine, fixtures, and custom grist mill owned BY
g COo NJ Ross msEer Of grst mills loses about S. 90
partly insured "A n ewift machiAe shop loss eS,O00
no nsursnee; Mafteson pattern maker, loss 5000
loss a. 3c0 usnsured; and several other Sal Losses
making total Of ooo, about one-hale Il winch b
covered by insurance. ~ ~
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81 Navigation and Elooigs
IL as AIDANy, March 10 1854
The Mohawk river 10 brol en- up at several points No
Ice had passed the bridge at Schenectady at to-day
RoNDoUr March 13, 1854.
The steamer Norwich arrived here at o'clock this
morning from New York The captain reports the river
nearly free fir m ice from New York Poughkccpsie
and from Pouehkeepse to this place the ice Is moving
down the river fast. Active preparations going on
here for resuming navigation.
s4 CINCINNATI March IL, 1854.
The river IL within about feet Of the rise of 1847
but Is now nearly stationary.
~ CNcuSNArI March 49, 1854.
The river 10 slowly receding. No great damage
has been done beyond carrying away some bridges on
tributary streams.
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NAMES OF THE SAVED.

NAMES OF THE SAVED.
Enclosed is a list Of the Of the persons whs
in the launch swamped at Virgin bay, and whs
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TAs Liquor Law ln lIassachusetts.

The Liquor Law In asaachusotts.
Is H BosroN March 10, 1854.
An opinion was unanimously given by the fun bench
OF the Supreme Court this morning, that the fourteenth
section Of the liquor law Of this State authorizing the
seizure and destruction OF liquor Is pnal and
void The decision does affect tho other sections Of
the law. fsENs
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The Land Side ON the Western Railroad.
Albany, March 13, 1854
The land slide 1t Dundas, on the Great Western
aneds) railroad to Be cleared that trains could
Tano to-dfy, .fe .@t
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The Southern Steamers.
THE ALABAMA AT SAVANNAH.
SAVANNAH, March IL, 1854.
The steamship Alabama, from New York, arrived here
this afternoon
THE sOUTHERNER AT CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, March H. 1854
The steamship southerner, Capt. Thomas EVAN from
New York, arrived here to day.
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kzOukSc "a representatives
WASHINGTON, March 13, 1854.
THE MAIL srEAxERs-THnR ADApTAHnITY AS vxssEIs on
The sPEAKER laid before the House communication
from the Secretary Of the Navy in reply to Mr. Walkers
resolution asking whether the steamships employed in
the mail service of proper construction to be
converted into vessels Of in the their use
for that purpose being required and So how many are
If this description The Secretary, in his reply says
he has carefully examined the reports file
in the department in addition to those recently received
and whilst those reports and public results demonstrate
conclusyely the admirable adaptation Of the steamers
10 the performance Of tho service in which they now
engaged he resist the conviction that the general
principles Of construction which they are built,
are such that It is impracticable to convert them
into vessels of to be relied for efficient service
regular men of war. They however, In the event of
war could be made very useful and servceabe trans
ports for men and troops and susceptible of being
msmens such as would enable them to annoy the enc
my's commerce and do good service As privateermen.
PERSONAL EarANA1IoNs RzzArrs THE rIARRuP ON
Mr. Huxr, (dcm) Of Ia, BY unanimous consent. made
personal explanation and said that the rcport in the
Gaete Of fridays proceedings and unjust
would be reccleced that the gentleman from Indiana
bfr Lane) charged the gentleman from MARYLAND mn
suents and that they were moulded ~ him. The scrt
from Indiana further said that the gentleman from
Maryland represents district whore Ave negroes were
also that Mr. Sellers represented curly hesds Rs
thanked his God that he had not such constituents The
gentleman spoke these words with bitterness and soor
Excited and paincd IN common with other gentlemen
from the SOUTH he (Sfr. Hunt claimed the right 20
reply The gentleman h reported having said that he
lssghsd remark I. e sis Hans,s| 70 :ecsn No. hs
meant 70 apply his language of scorn and defiance psr
souaIly to him.
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NAMES OF THE rosr.


Major Baird has sent the following list Of tho nase
Of persons lost at Virgin Bay
Mrs. G.. sylvcstre English, going to Manchester -
daughter; had person %, ,0O0 Found
G. syvestre husband Of lady. Not found, presumed
to have person - 600.
Daniel McLaud aged about thirty years. Belonged -
Dover, Me.
David Churchill, Sycamore, De Kalb county, Ill; haA
on person 1929 rs; aged about 6fty years.
Chas. Lyons Brooklyn, NY.
Geo. Seayer Unity Me-, aged about thirty i've years.
Francis Harris, Hazel Green, Wis; had person
11oA ounces gold, also $234 40 in coin aged about
thirty years.
Edward Thomas, boy Dodsville, Wis; had as 70.
John Knight Dodsvi1e. Not found; was presumed -
have a large amount of money ON person.
Jacob Lewis, New York.
Mearcey Moore, native Of Central America. Drowned
In attempting to save others.
James Potter.
William Linn.
u. w. Laud
7. Smoot, Detroit, Mich.
Old man, Battle Creek Mch perhaps aged sixty years.
small ture feeble health the plains to C
was a wheelright by trade
Robert Hutchingson Nevada, Cal.
Isaac Edge, White Oak Springs Wis.,; had persoa
40 ounces gold dust, valuables and Sl20 In coin.
David Lewis mulatto man. 81 years old Philadelphia,
Pa His friends suppose him to have been robbed - hs
foated ashore.
H. W. studley Branch Co., Mich, aged II years
Rody not found Had when lost $780, or over In eoin
william II. Gardner.
G. Vine.
Frederick OIArey.
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Marine Disaster.
LOSS OF THE SCHOONER CAssIUs.
NoRroIK, March IL 1854.
The schooner Cassus of Providence sunk when sixty
miles out at sea. All hands were saved.
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New ORJEAEs March 10, 1854
The sales of cotton Saturday were bales at an
advance Of Nc. Middng is quoted at 95c. 9%c. The
stock hand 10 eco 0o0 bales The adviccs by the
Alps and Atlantic only to hand this morning, by
mail via Charleston.
CINCINNATI, March IL 1854
Flour Is frm, at 80 20 % rs. Provisions are dull.
Mess pork sells at $12 so; bulk Sides 5Xc shoulders,
4Ac.; lard, 6hc. SIC. Money is scarce Exchange
on New York quoted at premium.
CINCINNATI, March 13, 1854
Our money market is stringent rates ranging from u
1e per cent Eastern exchange Is very at per
cent premium. Produce markets are dull
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-01

BROADWAY THEATRE-.Camille'' win be played again
tie actor Mr. Conway, as Armand Duval. Ks this fne
piece Is shortly to be withdrawn those who have not
yot seen it should avail themselves Of the present OPP
pcrtunity. new farce called "A Blghted Being will
also be performed, for the first time in America. Tho
cast embraces the Of Messrs. Davidge Letting
well and Mrs. Seymour.
BowKRY THrATRE-Scveral brilliant feats in the circle
consisting Of extraordinary leaps and gymnastc and
equestrian exercises. will be performed. Tho grand
with entirely new aud beautiful scenery and
will conclude the amuscmcnts.
NrBLos GARDrS--ponzetti's fayorite opera of s1ucy
announced again for this evening Nile. Nau, who has
sustained the character of Lucy for upwards Of four
hundred nights in Paris, win appear in that character
assisted by Mr.. st. Allyn Edgar and Mr.. Irving as
Col. Ashton. Nile Nau Is finished vocalist
Burrows TmaTRE.--Manager Burton finding tina: the
piece entitled the upper Ten and the Lower
with this American production It again for
this evening. Miss Mccarthy, pleasing vocalist will
sing the cred, White and Bae, and the amuscments
will close with the farce OF q Blighted Being
NATIONAL THKArRs-A very fine bin Of amusement is
announced for this evening Mdle Tonrnaiare, whose
equestrian feats admired by all win appear with
act Of Robert Maearc viii follow, and the entertain
ments will conclude with the Hbernan drama Of Brian
Borhoime"-hr. Dawson as 0'Donohoe.
WAIncE,s THrArRx.-The comedy of tPrson aad
Palace" will commence the amuscments of this evening"
Mr. Lester and Miss Rosa Bennett In the leading cha-ac
ters lhe comedy Of SONS and Systems" with Blake,
EteveuB lcanlng
follow, and the entertainments will close with the farce
OF the /" New Footman." The comedy Of money" to-
morrow night.
METROPOLITAN THEATRF.-The well benefit Of Mrs.
Farren comes of tonight and from the dramatic selec
tons, We presume there will be good attendance The
g Bride Of Lammermoor, WIN open the performances,
Mrs. Farren Lucy Ashton. Tho next feature will be
Lucreza Borga,n Mrs. Farrcn Lucrezia; and the
Rarrack Room with Mrs. Farren Carissa, closes all
AMERICAN MusEux.-This place of amusement, under
the direction Of Mr. Greenwood Is doing fine business.
This afternoon the Robber's Wife, and the farce Of
Iend me Five Shingsn will be performed, and In the
evening the drama Of the wreck Ashore and the farce
Of the ssSmithsn
WooDs MNsrRns-The amusements Of this evening
consist OF negro delneaons, the Dorchester knockngs
and the new version or the Mummy"
BucxIxY's SREyADERs. company commences
their amusements with negro melodies and they close
with the musical extravaganza Of Beauty and the
W0oD'e yAsupus-Ths programme fVy THE evening
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Decision by Hon. Judges Mitchell and Clerke
IMPORTANT OPINIONS IN RELATION TO ASSIGNMENTS
FOR THE BENEFIT OF CREDITORS.
Nov. 28-JdcoJs ". AUcn-This was tried at the
last General Term before Mitchell r. j. and Clerke and
Roosevelt, J. J. The facts upon which the decision
turns sufficiently appear in Judge Cerkes able dissent
ing opinion The opinion Of the Court delivered by
MITCHELL, p J.-It Is true the assignment in this case
declares that the trustees shall not be answerabe for the
acts negects defaults Of any attorney agent that
they may appoint for any Misfortune, loss da-
mage which may happen without their wilful default
but this ia followed by express covcsant their
part TO accept the trust and to act faithfully and justly
in the execution Of the The two parts Of the trust
deed TO be taken together and the trustees even
sued for any fraud committed under the desd for
nything indicating breach Of saith towards creditors
the deed itself IT. face would show their liability If
such wrong IN fact proved The deed, then, can
not be fraudulent its face and there prctence
that fraudulent in fact. IL was argued that un
der the first clause the trustees might careessy appoint
incompetent agents II their careessness were 80 gross
wiful default and under their covenant to execute the
trusts faithfully and Justly II their careessness did
not amount to fraud wilful default, or to an un
faithful unjust execution Of their trusts, then
only they would be protected by the Coed, ana
that would be because the deed on its face does
not admit Of any fraud; II cannot then be fraudu-
Lent on its face in It's provisions These,
too, are the common provisions in trnst deeds,
and should not be condemned BY decision among all
such instruments when they have received the sanction
Of the profession and been generally acted on.
preof that assignment Is fraudulent because II may
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N.iJAss aud prcvde for much more extended family
= Il 4 ecntensplated 10 dol
Il Win bs seen By the preceding statements that we
are Depending ON annual subscriptions and donations
for At least Of the support Of this
At ts present rate Of expenses We hope this
ton mAturely weighed viii prevent any az those
friends Who have been accustomed TO aid thSa cause
fron withdrawing their contributions should tho ies
prsva (snd auch things have been suggested that he
sause Of noble lexacies which have been received there
eouh be no further need Of annual contributions Il
would have most paraly ding effect the efforts Of this
assosiaton and fail heavily In scantnsss Of every need
sred Door let II be that each present subscriber
should not only continue but obtain smother
for This cause 81
what has been sad above viii apply with peculiar force
70 our ont door ne the time comes
abride ment there 1t must commence. The number Of
these the house. for the last YEAR
have averaged eighty They have usually rated the
same A those within the asvlum We shouh regret
very much 10 relnouish them and would not unless IL
should become quite necessary We consider The Aid A.
forded 10 them and the 0ratiGcaton ana thankfre.s
evnced on their rood feel
ing thus called forth both on tie part OF the
and the receiver a one Of the OF this
charity Through the cold weather for sig or seyeu
months, two dollars ia their monthly portion In tho
moderate seasons Of fall and spring Il tanera
down to one and except cases OF ackness thew re-
ceive nothing in the summer. They are very worthy
and interesting class OF pcnsioners usually have some
small dependence from other source-mapv OF them
from the churches Of which they members and some
have their home with relative and So with the ana Of
this society they get along from year to year with
many privstions
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At the conclusion Of the reading Of the report an ad
dress on the beneficial effects of such institutions
delivered by Rev. Mr.. Cuyer after which the meet
ing adjourned.
The following the Of the managers and ON
GERS for tho ensuing year -
Board of Management-Mrs Anne Innes, First Direc-
trcss Mrs George Nixon, Second Drcctress Mrs. A. T.
Anderson Treasurer; Mrs. s. Van Antwerp Secretary
Mrs. 8. NJ Beckley Register
Managers-lirs r. Barrie, Mrs. A. G. Phelps, Mrs. H.
Ge Mrs u GoyS' Mr. NJ. Ms Vs. John Rnhsp
Lane Mrs. Rev. Charles g. Sommcrs Mrs. John Lowery,
Mrs Joseph B. Collins, Mrs. William b. Astor, Mrs. War
rem Carter Mrs. Theodore Dwight Mrs. Asa Child, Mrs.
Samuel A. Church. Mrs f. d. Morgan, Mrs. s. W. Ander-
son, Miss Geston, Miss N. g. BrinckerhoG Mrs. Theo-
dore W. Riley.
Natron--Mrs. A. NJ. Gray
Ply sns-Dr James s. Cooper Attendant Physician;
Dr. John Watson, Consulting Physician.
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contains variety Of negro Airs iAughahls lectures BY
Dr.. Valentine, and the "Oad Bob Ridly Festival"
DDur or Mse JHss MAclEAS.-This young lady win
appear ct the Metropolitan theatre evening,
Mrs Tarrsn having given up the night to allow Mrs.
Aaclean's complimentary benefit to take place. Miss
naeiesa y the daughter Of the late Major Aaaean Of
New Jersey; she ID beautiful young woman and has
received solid and brilliant education. We bsnsys
thar she intends to attempt the high comedy ne-ths
JulAnas, Lady Teazlcs, lettia Hardys &C. There are
very few actresses In the United States capable Of play
ing these parts and II Miss Eacean succeeds she win
be valuable aecession to the American stage She sp-
pears - Juliana, in The Honey hoon.n
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Anu Will y second mctner De-
Her companion, Mrs D., ia Of the excellent Of the
earth, . gentiewoman by birth and education. The
third Mrs. c. Is Of uncertain age, but judging by the
scot-prints Of time" she cannot be far behind her
companions. All these set high value on their home,
and thankful for IT, They are kept In the ncatest
order by their faithful nurse, Mary.
The very high price Of food and fuel and Of every
thing indeed that necessary provide for the
fort and susenance Of the household numbering ninety
three PERSONS has borne very heavily the treasury Of
the society, until M funds being exhausted 1t became
necessary to encroach portion Of the capital that
had not yet been permanently invested but stun was
bearing interest. Such Is always rcsorted to
with reluctance and only when there Is alternative.
In this necessity by the goodness Of our Heavenly Fa-
ther, which we desire thankfully acknowledge timely
supply In the form Of legaciss to relief has
been the steady purpose of this society, and only when
necessity has compelled has been In few instances
dcviated FROM TO invest legaces forming permanent,
fund which In part dependence for the large out
lay necessary to carry forward this enterprise in M
present nmits The income thus procured furnishes
about one third towards the current expenses Of the
tabliAhment How much will II be necessary u
have dependence OF this Sort in larger proportion Il
increased expenses, whep We come 70 occupy large
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the 22d inst, when the collision took place Fifty
O. Did you see the deceased John Iawsonq A. I did;
saw him lying in the bottom Of the with his leg
broke saw him in the hospital that day. when he told
me his leg was broke in the collision but he hoped he
Q. Where do you resides A. In westchester county;
am commuter ON the Harlem Railroad, and come In
every morning to New York. and return every evening
9 Did you notice whether the train going at more
1t was not going faster than usualY
Thomas J. Cox being duly sworn, deposed and said
am employed ey sne Harlem ksreaa Company was
White Plain train when the collision took place. on the
morning Of the ed Of November.
was in the third car collecting the fare when the crash
took place.
A. jumped out of the and asked the passengers
draw the cars from each other.
Q. What did you do them A. took my light and
started for Yorkvillc being Eve minutes behind time
O. Where did you overtake Mr.. EdwardsS A. In the
neighbor hood Of Seventeen street.
O. You saw no signalY A. did not.
O. Well what did you do with the light you hadg A.
went ON to Yorkylle, where met the swi,chman,
who said he had succeeded in stopping the approaching
train.
The witness here wished to make an explanation--
He sad that freight trains always bound by the
and they not able to get out Of the way then
becomes their imperative duty to send lights back to
caution those trains approaching Of the impedimcnt
O. by juror Could you have distinguished tho
New Haven freight train in time to stop your trainf
could not from the dense fog that prevailed.
BY juror, How was the Porshester train stopped
after the collision took place. A. When jumped of
the White Plains cars up towards Yorkvle with
my lantern, the switchman there seeing running
with my hung out his and stopped train before got
We had but very few minutes to spare TO avoid
another collision therefore ran with all my speed to-
wards the Dorchester train which would due at Fifty
eighth street In twenty minutes from the time we
into collision with the Harlem freight train.
Q. Was there brakemen your trainf A. Neither Of
the regular brakenen the train The conductor
was acting brakeman.
O. II the brakemen had been ON the car would II have
altered the at anf A. No air. one hundred brake
would not have prevented the collision or essened
the effects in any way.
James Green being duly sworn, dsposed that he was
conductor on the New Haven freight train
Q. When you approached the tunnel at YorhvIle
did you see the signal Of the Harlem freight trains A.
Ibid
O. What hour was itp A. Three O'Clock
Y. What signal was made to your A. red light.
@ Did you get out Of the train ascertain what was
the obstructionf A. did
O. How far ahead did you go7 A. went head a.
far the Harlem freight train, which quite close to
the landing place at Yorkvile, and there informed
that Of the Harlem freight cars had got Of the
track,
Thibodaux minerva. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 18??-1858, 1854-04-15

KEEPING ON THE SAFE SIDE-A curious do
cument emanating from the highest officer in
the Russian Navy, has recently been made
public in Europe. 1t is dispatch from the
Russian Admiral to the commandant of Sebas-
topol. It begins, says the Moniteur de la
Flotte:
"By laying down that the maritime laws of
Peter the Great are still in force, and that they
are founded in the true interest of the navy
which forbids the risking of such valuable pro-
perty as ships-ofwar for the vain advantage of
glory gained in an unequal combat 1t conse-
quently declares that the Russian commanders
ought not to take the initiative in giving battle
unless their forces are in proportion Of three
vessels against two. 1t adds that the affair Of
Sinope was very meritorious action, because
the Russian Admiral had taken beforehand all
the necessary measures to attain the end pro-
posed, and to render check materially impos-
sbe. 1t concludes by definition Of the real
object of the war, and declares that the Rus
sian commanders, in acting in accordance with
these instructions, will never deserve blame
from their Government, and reminds them of the
example of the Russian Admiral Golovine, who,
in 1743 was cried down throughout Europe for
not daring with II vessels to attack II Swedish
ones, but his conduct was highly approved Of
by his sovereign"