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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-23
The Jesults In Naples.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE NEW YORK HERALD
OFFICE OF TIE NEW York CRUSADER,
Eahrror,, 1cSE

OFFICE OF TILE NEW YORK CRUSADER,
February 20, 1856.
DEAR Sin-In perusiug last saturdays HERALD, per.
ctived card from his Exceency, the Chevaler L. B.
Bnse, Consul General Of the Pontif al States at New
York. in which he denies the authenticity Of the famous
letter addressed by the Jesuits to the King Of Ma pies
His Excellent feels satisfied that it mus. bs ga base
and impudent forgery"
Although am not Consul General Of all the Ponti6-
cal States, take the liberty to inform his Exceency
Monsieur lie Chevaer Binsse that the letter in question
far from being forgery fabrcation--is a real
genuine production Of the Jesuts from the Col
lege Del GesH Moro in Ma pies.
1t appears that the Consul General of the Holy See in
New York has other proof to deny the validity OF the
letter. but judging bis Excellepcy says from its te
nor, and Ills impressions being confirmed by the True
Witness OF Montreal the Telegraph OF Brussels and the
C0nsmionneL OF Paris three papers of ultra Catholic
tendencies II, besides commercial and political duties.
Nc nseur lie Cheyalier Binsse should be charged by
his government also with the important mission of de-
Tending In tie United states religious orders make
coidats, Establish canon laws &c, such is prac-
ticed by the Papa le5ates say Bedn he would become
Jesuits, and kaow what really transpres within this
bosom of the Church on the European coatinent.
As the frat to publish in America the letter in
question, In its original italian idom AMI in English
accept most willingly the challenge offered by his Ex-
cency and hope to prove that Monsieur Binsse the
victim OF false impression declare that the letter
OF the Jesuts TO the King Of Naples is true and nothing
but true and II Monsieur Bintse will periss the New
Fork Crusader Of Saturday next, will find that
anti Jesuitca paper some facts In connection with
this letter totally new to his Exceepcy, and to the
public at large.
remain, your most obedient servant,
g. Il. SECCHI DE CASALI
Editor OF the New York Crusader
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City lntnlllnence.

IiH THIRD ANNUAL BALL or THE YouHG MsS's DEMO.
CRATIC tsioS CIrBTbe third annual ball of this pot
cal club came OF on Wednesday evening at the Chinese
Assembly Rooms. The occasion, although in commemo.
ration ofWashingtons birthday not marked by any
particular attractions save the presence of few OF the
leaders OF the administration party in this city The
gathering, composed almost entirely Of politicians and
their families rather slow for the few representa-
tves Of Young America that paraded the floor The at
tendance was no; large by any means there being
over one hundred and fifty people the floor at any
Time Nevertheless the party stm uated and refreshed
by the presence o, such Prince John Van Buren,
John Cochrsne, and Capt Isaiah Rynders managed 10
make things appear bright side uppermost
10 TIE eye OF an observer the occasion
atce OF gayety and pleasure. The dancing commenced
about O'CLOCK and was kept up, BY those who were
versed In the mysteries Of the Terpschorean art with
commendable spirit until supper time. Al II O'Clock
the birthday Of Washington was ushered In by grand
national pct pourf by the orchestra under the manage
ment Of Mr.. Harry 3. Dodworth. The music arranged
for the occasion was much admired The Star spanried
Banner and Hail 10 the Chiefii were Aduiraly exc
ens.c INDEED e.sng loud bursts osppl.use from al
company entered the ballroom and the remainder OF the
night was devoted 10 the tripping OF the light fantastic
toe the company separated, apparently all
well pleased with the evenings entertainment.
CURIOUS CAsE on POISONING nv DRINKING Lasys Bru.--
Mrs. Eugene WISE late Of 5oi Sixth avenue died a, the
New York Hospital from the effects Of quantity OF lager
bier drunk BY her about month ago. which IL is sup.
posed contained deeerous drug a. the deceased
and oil those OF the family who paroot OF Il became SICK
Al the time Mrs. Wise fingered until Yesterday, when
death put an end TO her suferngs The deceased her
husband ana some o. his friends were drin.ing mode
Of the night AL became SICK and doubts were enter.
tanned Of their recovery. However, all recovered from
the effects 81 the poisonous liquid except the dscespsd
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Court or General Sessions.
Before Hon. Judge Stuart.

DEATH FROM BEING RUN OVER.
In the Of the recent death Of lad, by
horse and sleigh, in Broadway, the following papers
submitted to the Grand Jury The frat deposition
is made by Mr. Elder, who is attached to the Court OF
General Sessions, and to the Office Of the City Judge
City and County of Ne,e Fork.
William Elder, being duly sworn doth depose and say
that while in this, Opponents custody John A. Hunter
did this day admit freely and of his WILL that ne
the person who drove the horse and sleigh over
young lad in Broadway Seventeen street, Sun
day, the 1lth instant which resulted in the death Of
said lad whose name as deponent is informed, is John
Belts and the alluded to in the annexed copy OF
proclamation by his honor the Mayor the said Hunter
stating to this deponent at the time that he did not in
very sorry 1t bal happened. WIN. G. ELDER
Sworn before me, February 81 1885, 8. H. STUART,
City Judge.
John II. Hunter being duly examined according to law
on the annexed charge, states as follows, viz. =
y what have you to say In relation TO the charge
A. Nothing more than that II was accidental on my
part. and wholly unavoidable, and can say nothing
Taken before me- February q, 1855. s. H. srUAKr,
City Judge.
pear and answer the charge at the next term Of General
Sessions.
pIsoRDERLY HOUSE,.
William Mannox indicted for keeping disorderly
house at 112 Forty first street previous TO the h Of
February instant 0icers OF the Nineteenth ward DO
lice proved that the house requented by Of
doubtful character and that dancing and bling
kept up there Sundays, to late hours. Witnesses
were produced for the defence to prove possible an
opposite state Of things; but when questioned closely
they seemed ignorant OF the character OF Mr. Mannoxs
establishment on Sundays. Verdict Of guilty. SEN
fenced to the rtnitentary for two months
SENTENCED.
Timothy Murphy, convicted Of burglary in the third
degree sentenced TO the state prison for two years
and two months. John McGven pleaded guilty to an
assault and battery Thomas Caldwell and Teddy
Tooe. Sentenced TO the pententiary for year. and
10 pay fine Of $3.50
The Court then adjourned to Friday.
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First District Court.

VIOLATION or THE CORPORATION ORDINANCES.
F1 22.-7e Mayor dc, Of Ne~ Fork, rs. Isaac Hall
In this the corporate authorities sought to
penalties amounting TO 500 for violating the city ord
nsnces in having portico in front Of, and extending
more than twelve inches from the wall OF his house cor
nsr Of Front and Broad street. and having Sign extend
ing than twelve inches nom the wall In the front
o such house. The plaintiff proved that the
bad for two three years last past, a portico in
front OF his house. about some ten feet height and ex
tending some three feet ever the sidewalk that some
time last he repaired IT. aud raised II about four
feet height The defendant proved by witness the
repairing Of the portico examination he said
that defendant also had sign there projecting into the
street. than twelve inches from front OF the hon az
and that u had been since last His Honor
the Judge, said that appeared that the complaint had
been sustained By the testimony not only Of the wit
snt and that he must therefore, rend Judgment for
bs plaintiff Tor fioo dsmsge. saa s9. e w ec,lQa,
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The Optl,aIm,c School Anniversary.

The third anniversary Of this institution was held
Wednesday evening in the Thirteenth street Medica,
College, Mr.. Peter Cooper in the chair. Mr. Ed win Clay
delivered an address, In which he stated that pa
tents had been treated successfully in that college.
Several other gentlemen addressed the meeting after
which the exercises concluded by Dr.sssvenson
delivering diplomas to the following named
GRADUATES.
VIM H. Bell IN. d., j. Becker E. d. BiUhop New York;
7. b. Breing, Pennsylvania; j. d. Brown California; A.
H. Brundage, Pennsylvania Francis Bull Canada West
r. Burr, Jr., Kentucky; VIM. l. Clancy, Mississippi;
Edwin Clay, Prince Edwards Island; j. p. Cooper, Ala
bema Dudley Cox, Georgia; j. Crawford, Canada West;
W. II DraDe. Georgia; n. Ellis, Ohio X. Fenwick
New Jersey G. II. Fort, South Carolina; G. Furman
New York; A. Fisher, A. W. Gamble. Canada West; j.
HAMILTON Pennsy lvana; j. Hagar NJ D. California: j.
b. Heard, Georgia; W. Hill, North Carolina: T. NJ How
ard, Virginia VIM. 8. Howell, j. f. jerks j. D. John
ston. New York; j. H. johnson, Rhode Island, William
NJ. Kaull, Pennsylvania; II. l.. Kelly, Nova Scotia;
B. W. Kimball, Maine G. G. knight Connecticut ;
]. Love, New Jersey, A. Miller, Georgia j. Nichol
son, British America; c. j. Nordquist New York L. j.
Ogden, Canada West j. NJ. overholts DO r. B. Patti.
son, virginia. 9. A. Phelps on d. New Hampshire j..
g Phillips Nforki c. Pointer Tennessee; II. A. Pot
ter Illinois r. H. Redwood, Alabama; G. H. Rumbaugh,
Pennsylvana;T s Seller, "a. NJ, N. ID ) Indiana; j.
r. skinner, "a. B. NJ. d. New York: H. w fpsfford,
Canada West; n. p Stephenson, New York F. stewart
Canada West H. r. Stiles, ON. d. New York, A. +.
stone dol 8 s. Strong DO. D. Terry, do; G. +. Thorn
sen Massachusetts, H. s. Todar on 10 y Louisiana; o.
Tmms, On. DID Michigan; B. Ii. Wade Virginia. l.
White, Canada West; J. Il. wilkinson, do: s NJ Wink
Ter, Georgia; 0ctavius Yates, Canada West.
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from the Washington Intelgencer, Feb. 22l
We authorised 10 say that the postal ION
between the United States and Bremen has been
ihed that pamphlets magazines and other printed
ter wei newspapers, may be sent in narrow bands
open s the sides ends by the Bremen line OF steamers
from the United States TO any point beyond az well
90 Bremen, belonging 10 the German Austrian Postal
Uneu; aud vice versa, from any such point to the
United States.
Bremen line the postage IL three cents each, prepay
ment required This pays In full TO any part Of the
German Austrian Postal Union. Any postage accruins
must be collected at the points Of delivery.
newspepers received by the Bremen line are Ia like
s on Iu,Ly prepaid.
on p.mphets, magazines and other printed matter
nt, nsvspapers), postage Of one cent an ounce or
noe when sent FROM and collected Al the ONCE OF deli
un e. received in the United States This Is the
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Personal INTELLIGENCE

The New Orleans Picoyune OF the 10th inst, says
Among TIE distinguished strangers at present in this
city Com. H. Page Of the French navy and for the
last three years Governor Of Tahiti He arrived toge.
ther with his suite on the Empire City md has taken
apartments at the St Charles Hbtei
ARRIVALS
A. The 81 Sieholas-Hen Judge Harris, Alhsny Col.
Colt UaTtiord tsrt. shields, Army; Capt w. Rogers
New York; DR. W. Wood. Cincinnati; Hon. A. Brdsall,
Bnshamtohi VIM hey Howard, Baltimore; @. W. Green,
Iowa. -
A. he Twins nauts-IIon. d. II. Hsmwsll y. H.; Col
John NeMbod, Philadelphia A. AngHio, ST. Domin Jose
Alrich, Mexico Michael Meyl.rt Laporte Pa n Lowry
praire Grove, miss: Gonney, Camden, $. C.; J. ].
narrsna " N;J, u kirkpatre ok, Philadelphia; Chas.
scott Providence X. u Hon. W. $. Pierce, California;
y shnVI15 bostoni froi. AeiFs, fottstown, Pa
rom Richmond Ac in steam shin JamestovnG Fisher
Swley Nrs Jane Moody Mise Richards Miss Farquhar,
" reeve Bullock ard lady, Poet and lady. @
pgwiing F.rrnton Dsmpster, Rowen, n Douglass,
X Mothtain--4l in the steersse. ''
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AFFAIRS AT THE STATE CAPITAL.
NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.


ALBANY, Feb. %, 1856.
Mr. DODGE stated that he was detained from his seat
yesterday by Illness and asked the House to permit him
to have his name recorded in the Affirmative the bill
TO suppress intemperance.
Consent was given, and his name recorded
Mr. EMASs observed that his not recorded,
by OF the reporters having voted against the Tenn
perance bill. 1t should have been recorded.
Mr.. EAMEs said he had offset His name was re-
corded tboth ways in the Journal His constituents,
however knew perfectly that 1t should only have been
in the Affirmative.
The bill to amend the charter Of Syracuse was read
third time and passed.
Also the bill to amend the charter OF Port Byron.
The Senate sent down the resolution accepting the in
vaon the Ten Governors amended SO as to proceed
10 New York on the 18th of March
Mr. WARD moved to nom concur. Agreed to.
Mr. STEVENS moved committee OF conferences. Agreed
To.
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InH NEw Yonk SLAVE CAsr-The slave woman

IHE NEW foRK SLAVE CAsE.-The slave woman
sylvia who landed At Rockets few days SINCE from
New ioik, and was Immediately arrested on a charge
o. violating the laws Of Virginia prohibiting free
eroes ron coming into the State was before the Mayor
yesterday according TO the adjournment Of the case 90
saturday Eydence having been produced to show that
sylvia was slave The property ef Mr.. william Church.
reason OF her twelve months residence In New York
the Mayor dismissed the case. Mr.. william Church
arrested IN this city few days since held TO bail Ia
the sum OF $780, charged with bringing from New YORK
into Virginia free negress named Sylvia was also be-
fore the Mayor for final hearing yesterday The evil
dence being clear that he purchased and paid the an
OF $500 for Sylvia, and that there was no law dsprvng
him Of perfect claim 20 the servant In
Of sending her TO New York TO reside for twelve months
he was discharged. -R'shmoad En2sir~, Fst, q.
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Herald nrarinc Cor,espondcnco.

EDGART0WN, Feb 17-Sld brig America, Robbins, Salem
Arr 18th propeller Rescue from Boston, to tow
Brandywine to Minots Ledge station
Arr 10th schrs Chesapeake spcnord, New York bound
Warrior, Witham do for Portland; Spring Bird, Smith
do do, and q brig and schr unknown
Arr 10th brig Oregon, Phinney, New York for Boston
In port 2lst. 8 AM the above vessels
,PHILADELPHIA, Fob %. Ph-Arr schr r Tobias
Hand, Cenfuegos
CID steamer sandford Sanford, New York. brig Sara
Ellen Sargent, Portand schrs Orad Bannster Boston
Evergreen Blven, Providence; Swan, Rose; j ireland
Tramby; Blsckbird Weaver and Harriet Sara Tica
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The One Million Canal Loan.
Tie following list OF the awards made to day by the
OF the Canal Fund for the loan of 81 000
COO the enlargement of the Ere the Oswego the Cay
uga and Seneca canals and for the completion Of the
Black River and Genesee Valley canals and for the
argement Of the locks OF Champlan canal.
The loan was awarded In the sums and at the rates
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and her husband the latter being in very critical
dition at the present moment The matter has caused
great deal Of excitement among lager bier drinkers,
who cannot In any way account for the strange and
fatal results Of parakng Of this drink hitherto supposed
to be quite healthy An inquest viii bs held upoD the
body to-day, when the matter will be Investigated
STRANGE RAILROAD AccDKSr-A LEG MIssISd-Mr. Sa-
musl Shngerland residing at No. 81 Barrow street. met
with avery serious accident, yesterday afternoon by
which he lost leg in singular 1t appears he
was riding in gig, and when the Hudson River
Railroad track at the junction Of Forty fifth street and
Eleventh avenue his horse took fright and In front
Of the cars which coming up with fearful speed
Before the gig the track 1t struck and
hurled the road, breaking It to atoms, aud tearing
the harness from the horse which, strange to say
uninjured by the shock. Mr. SlDgerland was thrown
from the wagon with violence, Immediately in front OF
the the wheel of which his leg severng II
SO that was held only BY piece Of the cucle He
and conveyed home But horrible to tell, arriving
there 1t found that the leg was missing from hav.
ing probably been joted Off the cart II the missing limb
has been found by any one IL would be we'll for them to
Immediately return 1t to Mr. Slingerland.
REMOVAL THE SIXTH WARD STATION HOUSE,. --Yester-
day Captain Bowling removed his command to their
have Of the most oApac0us and well fitted houses in
the city The building Is forty feet 'front.' and every
attention seems have been paid to the sleep
ing apartments comfortable as possible.
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SocIsrIKs.-The concert in aid OF
these societies will take place at Niblos saloon
Tuesday next, and not at Dodworth's rooms.
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The TURF.

-. ., PACihG AT NKw ORLEANS.
MsfArPK CoURsE, feb. li.-Putss ana atake sa2s
mile besta, best three IN Ave. ' $500
Coniey's b. h. ~ la unce (saddIel 4 1
J. Carks b. &. Eay rcf, Ci,rnessl 1''''' o .
lin. ..tj--2 ti-24T
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REWARD FOR MURDERER Governor Clark hes
offered reward Of $500 for the arrest and conviction OF
the person persons whs murdered Gseon wescott at
Antwerp, Jedesson county, on the ~ lost.
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House OF Representatives.
WASHINGTON Feb. 90, Is


SWAMP AND OVERLOOKED LANDS, ETC
Ths report from the john Committee ef Conference on
dissgreeng to the amsnlents of both houses to the
bill for tae relief OF purchasers and locaters swaps
and OVERLOOKED lands, was adopted.
The bill passed organizing the District OF Columbia In
sane Institution.
LANDS FOR SOLDIERS, ere.
Mr. MnpLEswARTu, (whig) of Penn. inefsct ualiy ap.
peaed to take W and pcss the Senate BIZ giving add
honsl land to the soldiers of the war Of 1872 Tbs birth
day Of Washington woad thus be patriotcaly
morsted. He gave notice that he would oa Tuesday
pext move the considera ton OF that bill.
The bill granting lands TO Ala 3ama in aid OF railroads
IN that State tabled by vote of o. against rs.
The House wert into Committee
The CIVIL AND DIPLOMATIC APPROPRIATION
Among the amendments adopted was one appropriat-
ing $4,000 to enable the President to provide
nient Accommodations and medical assistance for sick
and disabled American seamen at Havana with
the ascent OF the having the jurisdiction of
the country.
sloO,od0 were appropriated put cast iron dome on
the Capitol
An amendment appropriatiug 5000 900 the CONT.
nusncc OF the Wsihi gton Alueduct was rejected
reundng the duties paid on railroad IRON, permanentiy
laid Gown between june aoth, 1853 and July the lst
1856, and admitting dyes, dyewoods dyestutrs aud
The CHAIRMAN ruled it out of order the ground OF
proposed radical change in the reyenue laws Decision
sustained BY vote Of 10 asainst g.
Er. WATERLOO, (iem) of NJ y, offered amend
ment admitting coal duty free. Ruled out OF order.
Mr.. CoBB (dem of Ala, proposed an amenimeu
tending four years time for the payment of duty on
Iaiload iron Ruled ont OF order
The committee then
TIM WASHINGTON MONUMENT.
Mr. MAY, (dem.) OF Nd, from the select com a ittee
the subject reported Joint resoln.
100000 for the completion of the Washington national
monument.
several objections prevented it, when the House al.
iouIued.
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According TO the annual report of the State Depart.
ment transmtted TO the House OF Representatives the
ocvipg Is the number Of the passengers who arrived
IN the United States by from for coangie .,ia
the year 1854
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Telegraphic Marine Report.
NEW ORLEANS Feb 22-Arr ships r Peabody, POI
land Odessa Damariscotta Civilian Bath Golden Gro
bark Delphos NYork schr Ellen, Baltimore
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CLEARED.
steamAs Flew Orr, samson, Halifax, = Cuaard-
Ship HsisStis. Marsh. M.xrs, whitiosk. il.
Ship New York, Edwards, Charleston Geo BuIklsy.
Bark Il Wright. Burgess Touon. eager 4 CO.
Bark Gen jacob (Brem) Sammnnn, Bremen, Pope Cs
Bark Thomas Richie tBr Smith. Neuvitas, Thos Owes
BARK White Cloud, Todd, Bahia. W A Sale. Jr.
Brig AtAlaya, NoonAn, Gibraltar Thompson Hunter.
Brig c Billings, Cort, Cardenas, Dow, Loud L Co.
Schr Tomah, Paine, Ponce, Wadleigh Knox
Schr John Cashier, Bennett, Savannah Scranton Tall
Schr Remington, Sawyer, st Marks Brodie Pettos.
Schr Manchester, Chichester. Richmond, Piersou.
Schr Euphemis, Bearse, Portsmouth, W Lewis.
schr Gentle, knight, Gleueester, master.
Sloop Thomas full Hull Providence, master.
Steamer Locust Point, French, Baltimore, Cromwes line
ARRIVED.
Steamship Jamestown Parrish Richmond Petersburg end
Ns,fof mdss and p,sssngSrs e LSdlam Plssssnts
Zerega Co. Was TO Georges Shoas in 10 days arc.
which had heavy westerly winds Feb 80 mile. Sc Of Id.
OF Man. Mr. Edward Anderson second mate fell overheard
and ost he about f6 years Of age and native
Bark John Payson, Fullerton New Orleans Is days. wiz
suEsr Az c 20 Ptass watts oo,,on =.
TO Brodie Pettes
schr Monsoon, Avery, Norfolk.
Schr southerner. Psrrill. Phladeiphia, 2days.
Sehr Beniemin, Cassidy, PASSPORT, 8dAys.
ssS B BsSaS GSa iynfsn dsy
Schr Superior, Hnil, Rockland.
SAILED.
Steamship Curlew (Br), Halifax
Wind At SUNRISE NV; meridian. sw; sunset, do.
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Memoranda.
Clipper ship Mischief sold yesterday by
Ruger ship brokers' to Mesrs Meyer Stucken for th
NJ
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Val or rAssENeERs IN l0y4

were females.
The following table exhibits the countries ia which
the foreis ners above enumerated born
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The whole number OF arrivals from September
1S43 to December 81. 1854, Is stated az 31Tl, 395
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The One MILLION Canal Loan.

The House then adjourned.