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1he Manchester Mirror says that Hon. Ralph Mstcalf
Governor elect of New Hampshire Is not dangerously
sick, as has been reported, but is enjoying his usua
healtt
Senator sumner will deliver address 70 the citizens
Of Lowell and vicinity, the 26th inst in Huntington
Hall.
Hon. Mr. Dodge, the Minister to Spain, will pay brief
writ to Washington before he takes his departure for
Msdrid His at the State Department is daily
looked for.
ARRIVALS. ..s
Az the Metropolitan Hotel-Hon John Collier Bing-
bsmton; Hon d Judson, Ogdensburg; Rev w Wyatt,
Baitimore A Stone Cleveland; Chester Buffalo, Col
Rolert Rtmick, st Louis; Maj Maclin Fort Leaven.
worth Edward Haskell Boston; yett, Tennessee; Capt
Ralph Rrits, Panama; J II Wilson, 8 G.
At the Irving House-oeorge Rhodes Providence I;
Pas Cen Ward, Jousnda, Pa Prof Neigs Pottstown,
ton; Dr Carpenter, Greenfield, Mass; DIR streetor.
Clsy I'D, o; Jones, sloop Cysns; Ron Had.
ley Albany; Rev NJ Martin, Worcester; Robert Rose,
Lewistown, Me.
From New Orleans in steamship Crescent cisyF Grimm
and sor Jennings and family Brnktrbod lady and
sister Andriep lady and daughter Ps,i1sna LADY and
Blot j Eortimore. s.eddsra Ms and Espeiye. in
o, IN, Quillan, and Others In the seerage.
Il, " Cumberland Hsrbcr Cuba, IN brig Hnl-nv Yer
-. r'e, vifc, three children and two scryants
roG Ksy wsst, IL bs's Tsysrniey-ns Angelic Lcpss,
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New York Port Warden Rejected.
The Maine Inv.
OPINIONS OF THE FOREIGN CITY PRE-

OPINIONS OF THE FOREIGN CITY PRESS
One of the leading German orsaus the Ne,c Yorker
Dmora after having stated that since the passage OF
the temper,nee bill, and its being signed by Governor
Clark, general opposstn had been manifested by tbs
press Of all opinions against the tyranny of the law
says that only two papers have dared to speak in s de-
fnce, the Tribune and the Daily Times, the first in
consequence OF the erroneous opinions professed by
Horace Greeley for mary years, and the Last in
sequence OF bargain with the temperance men, by
which Mr Raymond, tie editor OF that paper, has been
made member Of the Legislature and sharsr in tn
large spoils which the temperance and tbs whiy
are now dividing at Albany.
The French Journal, Of our city also strongly con
dtmn the Temperance law The Courier des Edts- Uns,
the ergan of the French government, after review
iIg and cricispg every article in the law, concludes
by saying that II is complete in its monstrosty, and
that the conclusion is worth the exordium Fortunate
ly 1t carries Within Itself its condemnation and
think esabsh the many interests thar its pro-
mitigation has thrown into uncertainty and anxiety"
The Progs the organ Of the French republican party
in hs city is ercey opposed to the Temperance Law.
II ssysThe disastrous effect Of this law 10 felt already
We see hsndbs Of To LETT . large number Of frst
floors and Easements where to-day to be found
Besides this many boarding house keepers about taking
larger have refused to leases the
fear Of the consequences of this law Of love"
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The Mayors Office.

Aaong the visitors who paid their respects 10 th.
Nsyoy ~, 'tsrdAy, Governor Medil OF Ohio In tn,
course o. ~: Interview ths Governor took occasion tc
comples, Lin on the energetic course he had pursued
since he entered o. Hon the duties OF his Office the sue
cess which ettsnds5 sndeavors to enforce the laws
AID told bin, that he was the mos. popular west of
the mountains and that woman in Ohio had fallen
in love with him.
The Mayor has issued orders shat poi.Semen shall be
stationed in iron. of churches preServe the quiet
the sabbath As young urchins take advantage Of tine
day to anuse themselves ptchI pennies spinning tops
and other juvenile recTestions much TO the annoyance
OF the congregations, tas presence Of officers is very de-
srable Mt such places.
The present lean and healthy condition of the streets
Is particularly worthy OF notice II is long tins since
the city has been so free from dirt.
WAR AGAINST THE MosQUIroEs.
Mr. Chas Z. Townsend, of Ssugerties, has written a
letter to the Mayor, Recommending remedy to free the
city from mosquitoes BE proposes that every opening
to the sewers be lifted with small water tight reservoirs
Of stone the width of the openings and sunk about two
up to the level Of the CUTTERS and then centre drop
stone covering She entire face Of the opening OF the
boW the Of hs & With
rsDgemen he says, must be evident that the water
from the streets must fill this reservoir before
flow over Into the sewer aud the drop stone would
then be immersed in the water that neither
insects nor foul air could escape into the streets Let 1t
be the duty of the police he adds to keep these small
servors from being cogged with mud and also to keep
them filled with clean water. little lime is recon-
mendsd in case Of its being i1conyenient to fill it with
water.
SHORT MEASURE,
The following affidavit presents the first violation of
the ordinance in relation to weights and measures The
Mayor has expressed his deermir alton punish every
offence Of the kind to the utmost extent Of the law
Mr.. Jerome vermilyea, OF Ne. 2l2 East Eleventh
street policeman of the city and corporation of New
York being duly depcses and says That he went
to the store, No 100 Bowsry which store is kept by
John Halstea6 tea and coffee dealer of said city, the
morning of Friday, April 49, 1856 for the purpose OF
purchasing three pounds of ground coffee and at said
Hastead Of his ogents, weighed out said coffee,
and put the same in paper package Dspopent further
says that being suspcious that he had not received in
sad package the due weight of three pounds
to the Eleventh ward station house. and in presence of
Lieut. Cameron and others Of said police eweghed said
package when it ascerta;ned that the said package
weighed but only two and half pounds Aud said CO.
ponent verify believes that said Ba!sead his said
agent, fraut ulenty designed to cheat, and did 50
wrong ard defraud him out Of half poand Of said
coffee, thereby Illegally extorting from him the Of
six cents.
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City Intelligence.

MORE Posr CYnCE RoBDING-RRLING LETERs-Fos
months past complaints have been made t, Post
master Fowler that money letters, mailed at different
places in the United States and addressed to Mr.. An
drew Graham, No 355 Bleecker street. in this city,
were mi,sed The attention of Mr.. Holbrook, the sps
cal agent of the Department directed to the mat
ter and after due cation suspicion rested upon
lad in the employ Of Mr.. Graham. Accordingly some
letters contAng purposely placed in his box
yesterday, and when the young man had called, as
usual and taken them out he followed by the agent
and was seen to enter an eating saloon on Beekman
portion of the money which subseq uenty
ed This viii explain quite batch Of losses which
clerks There are more letters disappear IN that way
which are sent 70 this city BY the nails than are
o. s e s o.s
The IRVING HOUSE CLosKD.-We understand this pro-
pretors of the Irving house intend closing their hotel
for three weeks in order to be rspantsd and repaired in
handsome manner. The large entrance on Broadway
e to be converted into stores leaving but narrow
sage through The side entrances will remain as at pre-
sent.
JUMP wISpow.-A laborer named Patrick
Maner, residing in tenement house in Twenty sixth
street Eleventh avenue, while in temporary ct Of
insanity jumped out OF the fourth story window. He
taken up irensble and conveyed to the hospital.
lie viii not recover
oprHALMc HosprrA.-The surgeons of this institution
reported new with diseases Of the eye since the
last meeting OF the Board of Drecorstota 1850 This
noble charity is under the OF skilful surgeons
JuYERsoS's 5larHDAy-MLrARY PARADx.-Yes.erdsy
being the anniversary of the birth Of the sage Of Month
sello the 5th Regimen. Of the New York State Militia
Coonel c. schvarzweal5er, paraded in honor Of the
occasion The Jefferson Guard aud Jefferson Rifles
in this regiment Hershman's Carionet Band furnished
the music which excellent We wish we could say
as much for marching but truth compes to say
that that might be much improved By little harder
drilling
FATAL ACCIDENT TO CHILD Information was received
at the Cororers office last evening, that little girl
about Eve years age whose parents reside at 1888 West
Eighteenth street. died from the effects Of injuries
ceyed BY falling through ccal vault In front Of house
in the Ninth avenue about ten days ago. The Coroner
viii hold Inquest upon the boay Of deceased to-day
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Court or General Sessions.
Before Judge Stuart.

THE FIRST WARD HOMICIDE CASE DISAGREEMENT OF
THE JURY-THER DIsCHARGE.
APRIL 13-The jury in the case Of John B. Holmes,
tried for the homicide Of officer 0ourlay, of the First
ward police, the night Of November g. 1854, after
naming in consultation sixteen hours dis
charged this morning at 1oX o'clock, by the Court,
they not being able to agree upon verdict, The
jury returned to their at o'clock yesterday eve
ming and during the night time stood three for acquit
degree. On being discharged by Judge Stuart. they
stood ten for conviction ana two for acquitta Of
the jury having to the majority during the
mcrning The Court crowded to suifocatiop
with spectators all anxious to hear the result Of the
iury's IS labcrs.
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Great Britain.

parls ment, the details of the Sandman Convention
I've been discussed in committee from which we learn
kt England engages to borrow money at per cent
Ia loan the same to Sardinia at 4 per cent.
r Roebuck committee continues in session. and the
kdicai officers are at present under examination. An
uiiy for certain papers connected with Admiral Dun
y conduct before Odessa refused by the House Of
nmons Lord Pslmsrston remsrking that there was no
of the Admrals conduct that did not do him honor
ha conduct Of the Earl of Lucan was disc In the
3mioops, on q motion to grant him court martial.
e Faris gsantry was admitted, but his demand kar
'lrt martial was not complied with.
a motion Is on the books for the appointment OF
nmisson to amagsnste the British and indian ar
s or at least TO render the Indian army available iu
European war. Another motion asks IL II Is intended
roniasts any Bishops for Canada, since the ca.
= Clergy Reserves bill says 1t is desirable to re.
+ ve ..,t con Deotioa between Church and State2
az ament acourns the Easter holidays till April
D..
f-e ships Of the advanced British squadron sailed
u Deel on the 2sth Tor the Baltic.
~ Daehanan attended dinner at the Seamen's Hes
L loa'on and returned thanks for the aid rendered
etaS@nised sick American sailors. Lord Palnsrston
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aHz POLITICIANS IN A DrsPUTr-Wno rs hyoR3-David
g Manners hss been announced probably the Mayor
elect Of Jersey City by mor.ty Of thirteen votes, but
circumstances have since occurred which have thrown
the politicians into great excitement and threaten to
change The result by making selah Hill Mayor, By one
hundred and seventy majority. II appears that ths
udoes az the eiectov IN the First ward, uron second
eonntipc OF the bal discovered that 1876 Of them
detective in cor se,ut Of Podnd Master being spelt
Pond Ma,tr The board Of city canvassers met at the
yofe and the Judges Of the election In the First ward
MADE their report throwing out the 1876 ballots pro-
arose relative the report upon which A. o. Zabrske,
Eco addressed the board taxing the ground that the
- NEE, tba morning at O'Clock. The throng
ca by citizens during the meeting During the day and
the topic Of discussion throughout the ety was
as 20 who Is Mayor In Jerseyp
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THE LATEST NEWS.

LONDON, March 30-Evening.
~ DIouyn de pHuys left Lcndon to night. He stays
at Paris two days and then goes to Vienna. Count
Waewssi, the French Ambassador, and n de rHuys
held conference to-day with Lords Palmerston, Lans
dosne, and Clarendon, which lasted three hours and
Is understood to have been of the highest Importance
Buckingham Palace, and had heightened audience Of
the Queen.
1t s not true that the Congress- OF Vienna have pro-
ceeded to the fourth point Everything fingers the
third point, and .the French Minister will bear to
Vienna the rrevocable determination of the Allies there
upen.
There are no favorable Indications from st. Peters
burgg.
PARIS, March 3O-Evening.
The Funds closed to-day fonows;-Four and half
per cents, "a so three per cents, 60 75 Bank shares
Letters from Aexandria of the 25th March, state that
1000 English lancsrs had arrived at Susz from India
Seven hundred and ten wounded French soldiers have
reached MaIseil!es.
The Bagcsd news Of the 10th February, states that
the rebel Kurds, 600 strong continue energetic
resistance in the north Of Messapotamia.
BELGIUM.
new Mini, TRY has been formed
THE BALTIC.
AMSTERDAM, March 2S, 1856.
At Cope nhsgen and Esinore there is still much drift
ice.
SPAIN
Espartero had resisted the demand for democratic
modification Of the ministry, made by different leaders
the militia who assembled in the night. These at
tempts at disorder failed, and Madrid is tranquil.
CHINA.
From Hong Kong have dates to the 18th February,
had taken the Tiger Fort and pundered tue surrounding
villages,
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Court OF Oyer and Tcrminer.
Before Hon. judge z. P. Cowles.

HAMLL SENTENCED TO THE STATE PRISON.
APRIL l3.-At the sitting Of the Court this morning,
Terrence Hsm alias Hammond, indicted for the murder
of wife, but found guilty Of nanslaughter in the
second degree, called up for sentence On being
asked what he had to ,ay why sentence should not be
passed upon him
Mt. b. L. CLINTON his counsel, said he had been
qussed by the prisoner to thank the Court jury for
the attention given to his case and for their mercu
Of the facts indicated by their verdict
The prisoner also desired to express his deep contion
for the and his for the deaththe horrible
death of his wfeof which he, doubt, had been the
Instrument though he is not conscious Of having
mi.ted the act.
The Judge then, in very feenrg and impressive re-
MARKS sentenced the prisoner 70 four years and six
months imprisonment in the State prison at Mount
Pleasant.
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NEW JEnsEY RUN SHoP.-The passage of LIQUOR
prohibition bills by the two adjoining Sates has alrssdy
had the tendency to turn towards shores those who
desire TO gain livelihood BY the sale Of lquor waste
one by ccnsurning e. In jersey City, 4oboksu and
places adjacent TO New York property has besn pur
chased for the erection Of hotels and Camden viii an
doubtsdy BECOME tho resort Of thirsty PhsslPhans
1SeptoN Gcrsts, ApTd ID. ttaN 81
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Commercial Intelligence.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.

Money easily and readily obtainabls in the market,
at four and half per cent discount There has been
export Of gold Exchanges slightly lower. The bank
rates Of discount without alteration The bullion in
the Bank Of fngl.nd has increased fl0Oooc Consols
STEADY at sS1S. ....
AMERICAN SECURITIES.
Messrs. Bell and Co., report but little change in the
nricea of Annerican secu rities
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THE ASIATIC COAST.

he British frgate Viper destroyed, Marsh sth, the
lf.eo Tower and the barracks o. Djmhefa, which the
recently constructed Tor the defence Of their
nmunication between Anspa and Ksrst:h. The Viper
ed from hundred yards distance, burned the grana
|s and took two guns. The circassians menaced by
d tue stll existing earth batteries, while the steam
gate Leopard acting in concert with the Circassians,
lled souat Kale but tae Crcassans having failed to
ack by land promised, the ships dis;ontinaed the
|mbardment. The Circassans, however, took and
|rpei small fort at the hesd of So,JaA Bay.
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The bill making appropriations to pay the debts Of this
s.og Sing priion was passed.
Ts bill 10 amend tie charter Of the Pro tesant Epls
copaI h utual Benefit Society passed
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pres'ced donation of two hundred pounds from the
merchants of New York and Boston acknowledged.
Forged bills OF lsdng have sppsared in the Liverpool
market TO the extent OF thousand pounds ser
ling all shipped Charlie ston South Carolina, by James
G. Nichols. Ihs fraud accomplished by the inssr.
on of tue word hundred after units in the bedy Of tbs
bills.
Mr. Ewart, the liberal candidate gained the Liverpool
election by large majority.
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THE sIEGE OF sBBAs7opOL.

The special correspondent OF the London Times de.
ribes the condition of the army as much improved
Gather fne health and spirits Of the troops better
DIVISIONS abundant and sanitary regulations strictly
(serced but the actual works OF the siege make
|ogress to justify favorable prophecies Actual in
OF the lines and batteries there s but it exists
both sidss, and there has been 10 comparative ad-
|ntage gained by the allies.
IA formidable Russian force is assembled around Eupa
|ria, and virtually besieges tho place. The Russians
uld not hold Eupatora If taken it s completely
X the guns Of the English fleet.
ford Rsgians latest despatch announces steady FIRE
thout any change in the aspect Of sfars 1mportan.
|erations are, however, going on.
fhe Russians continue TO strengthen the works which
Icy recently threw upn advanceof The Malako tower.
not isolated works. but part OF advanced
Of Defence and consequently it s indispensable for
70 allies to destroy them. With this object in view,
|e British pushing forward psIArsl from ad-
|nced point the right, with q form junction
|th corresponding parallel which is being made
|tsr sioe BY the French.
H ght encounters take place between the French and
ssian riHemen. The latter have been repeatedly dis
pged but again return TO their pits, under Of
. Russian batteries.
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MIsCEJIANEOiI5.

The treaty Of alliance between Sardinia and Turkey Is
ned The death of Prince Nenschikof Is reporteds
manifesto from the Holy Synod Of the Russian
urch has appeared in tng the Russian nation to war
defence Of the faith.
No loss Of life occurred in the recent burnirg Of the
|ench hospital at Constantinople.
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THE PRINCIPALITIES.

Reports are revived of French division for Bsssa
a and Musela is named their place Of rendezvous.
ns is occupied by strong Russian garrison, and the
port Of corn from Bessarabia is prohibited.
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Passengers by the America.

Poett, Children hurse,
Miss Fanny Taylor Mrs Meade, Mr.. Webb, Mrs Langman,
infant and Russell and Lady Mrs Nora Mrs Logic,
Miss Logic Mrs ONeil Mis Ross and srvaut Rev Austin
Pheids Mrs silver hiss silver Rey Mr. Fulton DR. Ran,n.
Iocb Mrs Barker Mrs Eain Miss Ban Mrs Davis Mrs Thos
Stevens Mrs Dale Mrs Lea Miss sullivan Mrs Eagle and
infant Mr. and Mrs Foote infant and Mr. Schmidt
aud dsughter Mrs Steadman and child, Messrs Dove,
John Webb, Mora. Logic Goodsle and lady, Dayis and
O'Eeii Bregman, Williams, Monison, Reid Msrgure,
hoHenry, Thompson swcodhsm, Richey Parks, Jardne,
IEShh.. Wsaes Leehss p,skSR gsnjaIin sor.hgsss
smaL Small, Hilson, Parsuier, johnson, Nicholson
Eoyle Hlyard whito RSlgers Fifzgerald Morgan, Ian
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Bonfiwef. Moore Frazer, Boyle, Thos KsdIaw, Ven
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LIvsRpOOL COTTON MARKET.


Denniston's Circular reports that the cotton market
was quiet during the early part Of the weak Since
were Obtained The ts weeks ssss fao up Bales
Fridays sales 10000 bales, market arm Fair Orleans
flsd Sd fair aSsna. M maSns 81 6shsr oees cros
lars ca Frd,ys sales lao6 b,es and report large bu.
men holders meeting the demand freely. Prices Of all
kinds American are Arm as above quoted, excepting
Ssnasd partial Gss 0s Hs dome
in Sea Island at steady rates saes 900 bales incud-
ing deliveries cx.rhip Stock eos ooo bales including
37S bales American The market Will bs closed from
Good Friday to March 0.
LIVERPOOL BREADsrUPFs MARKET.
The Brokers' circular report very moderate business
fair extent in retail at reduction Of 3D. Indian corn
in good request for Ireland. Mixed and yellow 6rmer,
other circulars report breadstuGs generally dull with
downward tendency in prices Western canal -four Is
sSSeSS Ss oS 10 es
new; Ohio nomnally 39s. AS White wheat, lis Cd.
q l2s 3d.; red and mixed los; los Cd. Mixed corn,
42s. Cd; yellow, 43s white, AIS. AIS, ex ship.
LIVERPOOL PROVISIONS MARKET.
Messrs Bsland, Athya Co. report beef and pork de-
pressed; bacon quiet aud Is lover lard firm at ass.
taow unchanged
LIvbRPooL PRODUCE MARKET.
The Brokers' and other circulars report ashes in bet
ter 81 a . S1 f.. and so M
dunn qualities neglected. 1urpentne ower-sales at Is.
cd. 1sr-no sales. Spirits Turpentns-as moderate
quest 81 3s Sd Nothing done in seal Rape unchanged
Olive quiet. Cod firm. Palm in moderate sale at f3S
les q Gao the spot, and at f3S to arrive. Bark
Philadelphia In retail at os. Clover seed ct full
rates byewoocs hrmer, and the sales large Coffee 10
fair export demand, at former rates. Fruit unchanged.
Rice-a good business in Inda-no American reported.
Sugar barely supported Tea in fair demand. Tobacco
moderate sales at unchanged rates.
LONDON MARKETS.
Nessrs. Barring Brothers Co. report breadstuns dull
and unchasged Coffee steady. Sugar inactive, and
prices unaltered Bar iron, f6 1ss E7 rails, fS 12s
cd. 3 &c U.s.; pig f6.
STATE OF TRADE IN MANCHESTER.
The Manchester markets generally were rather better
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THE WAR IN EUROPE
TIE VIENNA CONFERENCE.

LIE NlCNN CONrEdENCE.
The steamer Baltic brought intelligence that the Grst
the four bases Of peace unconatisnaly accepted
Russia aud that the second was proceeding favora-
y Since then, the second has likewise been accepted
t difficulties Of serious nature have occurred on the
bird The Western Powers foresesing trouble, did not
opose the demolition of ssbastopol but modified their
mands into reduction of Russisn power in the Black
h in recompense for which they offer evacuate the
nssian territory The Russian penipotentiaries reply
pat they are not authorized to a:cede to any such
|rms, and must remit the matter to St Petersburg.
|ere the Conference stands still.
|AIl the penpotentiares have sent TO their govern
nts for Instructions and the conference will probably
adjourned until final authority shall arrive. Mean
|ne the fourth point Is under discussion.
Prince Gortschako, the Goth, moved for the ad-
|isson of Prussia,
Fhs Paris Prese states (but the statement is contra
ted by other papsrs that the allies hsve assented t,
truce