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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-23
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining n Inc Hew Ysrk CITY Pest OaAse,
Friday, March IS, 1855.

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The disagreements existing among the Re
gents Of this institution, in regard to the proper
disposition Of It's funds, are beginning TO excite
much public attention. A majority Of the
Board, comprising such men as Chief Justice
fancy, Senators Mason and Pearce have given
certain construction 10 the law creating the
institution, while the minority headed by the
Hon. Rufus Choate and Senator Douglas, have
placed upon it an entirely different interpreta-
ton. This difference of opinion seems 10 have
produced some excitement Of feeling among
the distinguished gentlemen, for Mr.. Choate
has resigned the Office of Regent, and comrnu-
nicated to Congress the reasons for doing so,
in letter, which was the subject of severe ami
madyersion in the Senate yesterday. In ano-
ther part Of this paper, we publish the debate
together with Mr.. Choate's letter, from which
our readers win be able TO form some idea Of
the points involved in the controversy.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19
The Alien Question.

The alien born who has lived among foreign GUS
toms and institutions however honest and well dis
posed cannot be competent TO enter into the spirit
and comprehend the genius Of our institutions like
one born and educated amid them. No native cit-
vote for his civil rulers, except in the few
cases Of temporary absence from the country, until
he has lived twenty-one years under the blessings
and influences OF our system. lie must become
not only fmisrized with our workings, but aware
Of its value. This period Of life being one when
the intellect Is most active in acquiring information,
and the faculties most facile TO adapt themselves
20 the circumstances around them, the whole time
is spent not In Graduating old theories and prefer
ences, but in acquiring new ones
To the alien all this is different. He comes here
at later age, with perceptive powers less acute,
opinions formed, judgment already biased by the
intellectual POLITICAL social and religious influences
Of his native land. Too frequently also the want
Of early education. and the necessity Of unremittng
toll preclude those opportunities Of instruction and
habits OF thought that our common schools afford
70 all who are born within the circle Of their nfu
ence. Looking only 70 the proper educational
training necessary TO duly appreciate the workings
Of our government II Is important that at least the
same period Of apprenticeship and probation should
be required Of the alien as the native voter.
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NEWS BY THE MAILS.

CONCORD Jan. ls.--There isconsiderable excite.
ment and amusement here owing to the discovery
Of tho fact that Mr.. Moore nominated by the Know.
Nothings for Governor is ineligible as the consti-
tuition requires a residence Of seven years, whereas
the candidate moved into the State within FIVE
years.
CINCINNATI, Jan. ls.--Mr. French, the council
man who introduced the resolutions for the rccep-
ton Of Mr. Mitchell, In the city council, was burned
in efigy last night.
The distraining ofthe property Of merchants who
resist the payment of their taxes Is causing good
deal excitement here.
A despatch from New Orleans says that Messrs
Schultz, Madden A Latting have resumed payment
There Is good demand for lard. Sales Of bar.
rels at s 2. Exchange on New York Is duh at
per cent premium.
BosroN, Jan. IA legislative caucus Of the
friends of Gen Wilson was held this afternoon and
the meeting turned out decidedly stormy one. A
motion was made to nominate John +. Palfiy in
place OF Gen. Wilson, and the caucus broke up in
confusion. Tho oppohents of Gen. Wilson also
held caucus which was largely attended, and the
proceedings, II reported, were marked by great
spirit and unanimity Of feeling.
HARRrsBURe, Jan. 1.-THE Pennsylvania State
Temperance Convention met to-day Hiram Hultz,
Of Allegheny, was chosen president There are
about 200 delegates present.
The convention was in session this evening dis.
cussing resolutions In favor Of prohibitory liquor
law, which we're finally adopted.
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The Great American Movement.

The times are peculiarly proptious for the de-
velopment Of this great American movement by
the united action Of the whole people. In the
gradual disruption Of the great parties whose strug
giles constitute political history; in the general
resolution of these bodies into their individual ele
ments when old issues are obsolete or dying out,
the individual freed from the tyranny Of party
naturally reverts TO the great primary principles Of
our government, and to the sentiments and pur-
poses Of its founders. The remarkable spectacle
presented to the eyes Of our people, naturally and
wisely jealous Of their nationality, Of foreign i'm
migration in the ten years from 1910 to 1880 out
numbering the whole previous influx since the or
ganization of the republic progressing, too in an
equally increased ratio since the latter date and
probably European commissions threatening
steady augmentation Of this food, tend naturally
to attract and bind together the people in one
united national, not party, movement.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

n HIEQr
December l2-Weather frosty. False alarm at
o'clock ID the morning. The Russians are said
TO be gathering, and threatening the British right
flank at Inkermann. The British continue 10 CON
struct strong redoubts there During the day the
Russians conveyed cargo convoy into Sebastopol
December IA general alarm at o'clock, A.
NJ Heavy firing heard along the French line. An
attack on the British was repulsed in three quar-
tiers of an hour
December l6.--Severe fighting in the night. A
sortie was repulsed by the French.
December l9.-Nothng important Gen. Adams
died of his wounds.
December 2l.-[ Official from General Canrob-
ert, J--At 2, A. NJ, the Russians, after having
made sortie on the third parallel of the British,
who vigorously repulsed them, made a demonstra-
ton upon the centre and left of the French works
Received by a heavy fire, the Russians withdrew,
pursued by the French at the point of the bayonet
Their loss was considerable
December 22.-The Paris Monteur publishes an
official despatch from General Canrobert that not
withstandng the bad weather, the siege works
continue the French and British Co cooperating kind
y. Scarcely night passes without some point Of
the French lines being attacked by sortics, which
generally cost the assailants dear. corps Of
volunteers is organized to watch the approaches to
the works at night, also corps Of volunteer rifle
French Tiraleurs to watch by day. The French
works now extend to the bottom of the Quarantine
Bay. The enemy warmly dispute every inch, and
the rock has to be followed out yet.
PRUssIAs 0yERTUREs.
Private correspondence says that the Prussian
note Of Dec. 10, sent to London and Paris, states
that Prussia has examined the treaty made by the
envoysi in the three separate conferences on the
10th. Prussia sees with satisfaction that the pro-
tocols Of Vienna and the four points, respected
therein, and Prussia, although she did not take
part In the exchange Of notes on the 9Th Of August
gave 1t her moral support Consequently, Prussia
is still in diplomatic concert withthe Allied Powers
and is even engaged, under certain eventualties,
to military cooperation. Prussiais, therefore, dis
posed to join in new stipulations Of pacific ten
dency. Prussia adheres to the general scope Of
the treaty Of Dec. Cd, and is wiling to conclude
analogous arrangement, but an exact and precise
Interpretation ofthe meaning of the guarantees will
be the pivot on which all Of Prussia's diplomatic
measures win turn.
GERMANY.
The diet of Saxony was closed on the 30th ult,
by brief speech from the Throne.
The Bavarian army is now on a war footing.
The Prussian and Zullverein government have
forbidden the expectation Of horses.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19
Supreme Court of the United States.
THURSDAY, january Is, 1855.

VIM. @. Cooper, ESQ.,, Of Wisconsin, was admit
ted an attorney and counsellor of this court
No. 80. Ferdinand Clark Us. Benjamin G. Clark,
ct al Appeal from the circuit court OF the District
of Columbia Mr.. Justice Catron delivered the
opinion of the court, affirming the decree of the
said circuit court in this cause with costs.
No. 81. William Fontain Us. William Ravenel.
Appeal from the circuit court of the United States
for the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Mr.. JUS
tice Mclean delivered the opinion Of the court,
affirming the decree of the said circuit court in
this cause with costs.
No. i. The United States u.s. Daniel w. Coke,
ct al. Appeal from the district court of the Uni
ted States for the eastern district of Louisiana.
Mr.. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion Of
the court reversing the decree of the said district
court, and remanding the cause with directions to
dismiss the petition.
No. 4S. John Fishers Administrator, u.s. Moses
Wagner, ct AL The argument Of this cause was
concluded by Mr.. Phillips for the appellant.
Adjourned till tomorrow at ii o'clock.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19
Pacific RaiIrOad.

The proceedings of the House yesterday
would seem to indicate, that majority of the
members favored tho general idea, but were
unable to agree upon any Of the numerous
schemes heretofore presented. There vas quite
a display Of parliamentary tactics, both in
committee and in the House, the details Of
which, however, possess no general interest
AS the matter now stands, it is evident that
the success Of the measure this session depends
upon the fact, whether or not such a bill can
be framed as will reconcile conflicting interests,
and bring upon some compromise platform all
of those who favor a railway connection, by
government aid, between the Mississippi and
the Pacific ocean
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RaItlmore CORRESPONDENCE.
Recruit, for the army Mayors Appaintossnts-
Appointusnt Declined---ssrioas Nsglset--
Steam Fire Engine.

Recruits for the Army-- Mayors appointments
AppoiatDasnt Declined Serious Neglect
Steam Fire Engine.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 10.
The pressure Of hard times and want of employ
ment has driven large number ofthe young men
of this city to enlist in the army and during some
weeks past the recruiting sergeants have been do
ing large business here. Fort McHenry IL fiied
to its utmost capacity with recruits, and there are
yet many applicants for the "bounty and rations'
of Uncle Sam
Contrary to general expectation Mayor Kinks
did not send any nominations 10 the Council yester.
day. understand, however, that good portion
of his list is prepared; and, probably, some will
be forthcoming this evening.
A. p Winchester, Esq, who was nominated by
the Mayor at the special session, for resident Com
missioner of the now Water Board, but whom the
Council declined to confirm, has written letter TO
the Mayor, resigning the nomination, "in order,
as he says, "that the intercourse between the May
or and the Council may be the more amicable, not
desiring TO be the cause Of any difficulty or dis
agreement"
Complaint has been made that the vaccine ply.
sicians, appointed by the City Councils for each Of
the Wards to visit each house, and vaccinate every
person who may be presented to them, have, in
many instances, almost entirely neglected this i'm
portant trust and, as a consequence, considera-
BILE amount Of small pox has been engendered in
the city.
So far, Baltimore has been more than usually
healthy, and particul arly free from contagious
and infectious diseases. II is to be hoped that il
this important sanitary measure has been neglected
reform may be Immediately begun.
The Fireman's Insurance Company Of this city,
have sent communication to the Mayor relative to
the steam fire engine, built at Cincinnati for the
city of Boston, and shortly about to pass through
this city on the way to its destination. The COM
munication states that the propretors are willing
to exhibit it here if the city will defray the expense
The Mayor transmitted the communication to the
Council last evening, recommending small appro-
priation to be made for the purpose, and it is to
be hoped the necessary funds will be provided.
Our citizens are deeply interested in this great
Improvement, which is destined, wherever adopted
to insure greater degree of immunity from loss by
FIRE; and an exemption from much of the social dis
order and demoralizing tendencies of a volunteer
fire department. AMERIcus.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

The Post tells bank story which Is said to re
late 10 a time somewhat distant, and 70 n bank
within hundred yards Of Wall street, and which
we report just as we heard il, emitting names
The cashier Of the bank found himself short in
his accounts about two hundred thousand dollars
at a time when he foresaw an inevitable dis
closure from an examination Of accounts, which
was ordered to take place within a short time
Not seeing any escape, he consulted friend Of
his who was an attorney asking for his advice.
The attorney, ascertaining that the cashier had
no property that available TO convert into cash.
TO cover the deficiency, recommended him to take
5000, 900 more, and then, when the discovery took
place, he would have something 10 negotiate with,
so as to induce the directors to refrain from maxi
ing public exposure. The cashier took his adj
vice, abstracted the additional sum, and when the
discovery took place. confessed his error, and told
the directors that he would get his friends 70 make
some amends, provided they would not punish
him. After some negotiation, he compromised
with them for s100,000 and he retired from his
situation with fortune Of 100000. The cashier
In question was consequently respected and he
died, we believe, within the current year. The
directors never made known their loss and neither
the stock holders Of the bank nor the public knew
anything about II.
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wAsmssros, D, O, Jan. Is, 1858. :,

THE DANGERs TO NArToSALrTY.--In the eleva-
ton and splendor Of Athcnian power says Chancel-
Tor Kent, the privilege Of citizenship considered
so distinguished favor, that II was granted only
by special decree Of two successive assemblies OF
the people, and then alone to signal worth and re-
putation. In the times of the earlier Cnsars the
freedom Of the city and empire was given with a
spsring hand but the line Of degenerate empe-
rors succeeding, corrupted and destroyed this sslu
tary jealousy Of the right Of citizenship by extend
ing II first TO the whole Of Italy, and finally TO the
entire empire, composed as Il was Of an aggregate
Of suhiugated kingdoms, until the national blood
was tainted the distinctive national prejudice and
spirit were dissolved and the State persisted under
horde Of foreign barbsrisns, whose wsrlike inya-
sion affords almost the only historic parallel in nun.
Der 10 the peaceful and insiduous foreign influx to
our shores At the present day In England, the
most liberal of the present European governments,
citizenship is conferred only by special act Of Par.
lament In the Continental nations there are still
further limitations, or total prohibition.
When we witness the profose liberality with
which the sacred right of citizenship Il bestowed
among us, the slender guards that exist against in
unworthy or fraudulent gift and the great interests
in the hands Of those who receive, as wen as those
who grant Il, we should pause and calmly consider
the possible consequences.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

JoHs T. AuDLEY, St Asaph street, two doors from
King street, Aexandria, Virginia
AIFRBD LEwKLIN, Richmond, Virginia
w, L. WILLIAMS, Temperance Temple, Gay street,
Baltimore, Maryland.
Jons r. Huron assisted by d. w. BAILEY, 80 and
81 Walnut street. Cincinnati s our agent for Gin
cinnati and other cities in the west
". B. PALnKn, the American Newspaper Agent, Is
tie only authorized agent for this paper in the cities
of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia, and Is duly
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garded as payments. His Offices are-Boston, Scol-
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adelphia, northwest corner Third and Chestnut sts
The AMERICAN OMAN" win be found for sale ut
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the American Organ" for the State Of New Jersey.
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Mary's and Calvert counties, Maryland
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A NEW SKAr or WAR.-The Milwaukee Sentinel
having placed upon it's bulletin board an announce
ment the Pacfc's arrival, on which was written,
''WM in statu quo" two men from the country
walked up TO the board, and after reading very
demurely, "War in statu quo,n said one of them,
where in thunder Is that" II don't know said
the other; 'ftu spread all over the world yet
Shouldn't wonder II il did, said the first This
reminds the Buffalo Commercial Of an anecdote
OF person who affected profound wisdom and I'M
limited information upon every subject, and who,
while listening with crowd of companions 70 the
reading of'the latest news FROM France, 1heard the
words 1.-THE French had taken umbrage," and wish.
ing to show his superior knowledge, broke In with,
"Ah, indeed taken Umbrage have they? knew
they had been besieging Il for some time"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

F-. We are pleased to observe that the
Union Republican, printed at StauntOn, Va,
has published "osr principles" at full length,
at its head. We doubt not that other papers
viii follow this example, and that in a few
months no other principles win be satisfactory
TO the people Of the Old Dominion.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

New clothes make some people very pious. For
q whole month after certain miss obtained a new
msntlla, she appeared in church three times a
Sunday.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

We received, this morning, from the pub
Usher, J. Ten Eyck, copy Of this valuable
work. Besides being complete directory Of
Washington and Georgetown, II contains list
Of all the members of the present Congress-
with their post Offices; the diplomatic corps
American Ministers, the Constitution Of the
United States, and much valuable information
connected with the city Of Washington. Such
a directory has been much needed, and we
doubt not that il viii meet ready sale. Mr.
Ten Eyck has just completed numbering the
houses in both these cities, and consequently
has had an opportunity Of compiling an accn-
rate and correct directory.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19

FEY We publish to-day, under the head
= Impeachment Of the Rnoso Nothings," an ar
ticle from the Washington Union, with com
mentary thereon by the Batavia, New York
Spirit Of the Times. This last named paper,
we are crcdibly informed, is now, and has been
from its first publication, thirty-six years ago,
sound Democratic paper, and 50 recognised
and regarded.
Our readers can thus see the opinions Of our
Independent Democratic press, freely and plain
ly expressed in favor Of Americanism, contra
dieting the stale imputations, that our party Is
the Wing party in disguise" and that our
notions are anti-Republican.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-19
Consul to Marseilles.

We copy the following extracts from the
South-Side Democrat of the 18th instant:
THE allegation that the President has promised
this appointment to Grund, or has any intention Of
comforting it upon him, is bold mposture, utterly
unsupported by evidence, and worthy of credence
only by Wings, Know-Nothings, and fools. It is
not the practice Of the President to promise APP
pointments to anybody, or knowingly to confer
them upon one who is wanting in the manners and
attributes of gentleman and an honest man."
What does Mr.. Grund say to this9 What
does the Union say to it? What says the
Richmond Enquirer What says Colonel For
ney VIII Mr.. Grund, the editor Of the Union,
the editor of the Enquirer, or the correspond
ent Of the Pennsylvania, respond to the above
extract9 Speak out, gentlemen
: We say to the South-Side Democrat that if
it really expresses its opinion in the above ex-
tract il is rather behind the times! Mr.. Gsund
has the letter Of appointment in his pocket
But says the South-Side Democrat
There is at Washington, as is well known,
class of men, termed " correspondents" whose os-
tensbe occupation is to furnish reliable intelligence
but whose real avocation is to subserve the pur-
poses of the lobby that fills their pockets and die
tates their illusions. These men never hesitate to
dstort facts fabrcate scenes and incidents, and to
malign the most pure-and high-toned men in our
national councils and administration. They are
ever ready to do, the work of the demagogue, to
help him to manufacture public opinion, and to at
tribute to him unsurpassed power of eloquence and
craftsmanship.
Prominent among this class Is Francis j. Grund,
or K Of the Baltimore Sun, and Observer, of
the Philadelphia Ledger There is not a more
shameless writer among the Swiss Corps. For
years, he has followed Mr.. Buchanan with unceas-
ing enmity, and studied, artful misrepresentation.
A similar course pursued towards Colonel Jefferson
Davis, induced that heightened gentleman and pat
riot to denounce upon the floor the whole corps Of
letter-writers who were then busy in the invention
Of calumnies upon Southern representatives, and
to speak of Grund in particular as the vilest Hes
sian of them ALL
Now we are wholly mistaken in Mr.. Crumbs
spank, il he does not publish the Presidents
letter, after reading what one of the admins
tration presses says Of him, and Of the fact Of
his appointment Let US hare the letter.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-05-12
INDUSTRIAL

The next session Of the Industrial Congress will
be held at Cleveland, Ohio, on the first Wednesday
Of June prox. and continue in session several days.
1t is composed Of delegates from all associations
that may lie pleased to send them, males and fe-
males being on equal footing. Any number of per-
sons can meet, resolve themselves into an organi-
cation and elect a delegate, and if there are over
fifty persons, nm additional delegate can be chosen.
The rights Of Labor and the relations of the people
to the soil are the main topics, though all othet re-
forms arc resolved upon. Freedom is its motto.
and its extension, its solo object. Will not the
friends of Liberty and Humanity throughout the
West send a strong delegation to Cleveland next
June. There is no time FOR delay. A collection
is usually made in the meetings appointing dele:
gates, to pay their expenses. The Congress is ms
tional. Send vouchers with your delegates. By
order Of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.