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New York Correspondence.

NKw YoRk, Jan. 80, 1855.
The authorities are making the most diligent
search on board the steamer Massachusetts, but
have not yet made any discovery Of an illegal
character The cargo Is now being taken out, and
1t Is likely the entire load win be removed. The
captain has employed counsel, and II there should
not be anything found against the vessel tedious
lawsuit viii evidently ensue.
A new way to raise the "rhino,n or what Is It's
equivalent, has just come TO light A person steps
up TO the bar Of a hotel, registers his name, and
asks for lodging. He has carpet bag apparently
well filed, which he takes TO his room In the
morning he pays his bill, and leaves In the course
Of the morning, the chambermad enters the room
to set things right when 10 and behold she finds
the bed stripped Of the sheets, pillow cases, and
blankets, which, Of course the landlord IL obliged
10 put down under the head of "proft and loss."
This game has been carried ON for some days, but
only one arrest so far.
Both the editor and publisher Of a fash paper
called the Broadway Belle, have been arrested
for publishing an obscene article In their ISSUE
and held to bail in the sum of $500 to answer the
charge. have never seen the paper, but am told
Il Is one of the most disgraceful character
mass meeting of the workngmen Of this city
was held last evening at the Broadway Tabernacle,
which was well attended One Of the speakers, In
the course Of his remarks said He was an Irish
man by birth, had never been nsturalzed, was not,
neither did he wish TO become a citizen Of this
country Rather strong language II seems TO me.
Tho meeting finally broke up in row, without sc-
complaining nytbing
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Augustus A. and Jones o. Leurich bought gro
Gerry store Of Frank Rodier and Nicholas winder.
for which they paid one thousand dollars. In the
store was = large number Of black bottles rep
resented BY the owners to contain old brandies,
wines, &c. On examination, however, they were
found 10 be filed with colored water, instead of
brandy, &c. A warrant was issued TO arrest tho
offenders.
1t is now little over one year since the Messrs.
Harpers publishing establishment was completely
destroyed by fire, and loss sustained by that firm
Of something over one million Of dollars. But an
indomitable perseverance and industry, with which
this firm has always been conspicuous, has sur
mounted their difficulties, and they are nearly
ready to take possession of the most perfect and
extensive buildings wherein to transact their bust
ness, that probably be found in the world, de-
voted exclusively to the publishing business. Togve
description oftheir buildings would require more
space than i can devote in this letter; but may
perhaps, at some future day, give description Of
them and tho number Of persons employed by
this firm in making books. win only mention at
this time that they are now turning out books at
the rate of about one per day. on an average, many
of which are Of the most interesting class. Beside
these books their Magazine, which is published
monthly, requires a large number Of hands to be
employed on it. The circulation Of the Magazine
is now not far from one hundred and thirty thou
sand--a much larger circulation than ever before
obtained by any similar publication. A very large
amount Of reading is given in it. most Of which Is
original at the low price of twenty-five cents
copy. The leading spirit Of this establishment is
james Harper, formerly Mayor of this city, and at
one time very conspicuous in the temperance cause,
and who did much to promote its interest," as most
of our citizens are aware.
The official bank statement published this morn
ing is more favorable than that of the previous
week. The increase in loans is 81, zoe, 669; in
crease in specie, $326, 1873; and increase in de-
posites, $4,000. There is decrease in circu-
lation of 81 ,000 The specie now in the banks is
$ls 697, 260, being increase Of six millions
since the first Of December last It is evident that
our banks stand on better footing now than they
have for six or eight months past, and most Of the
paper offering is freely discounted; and some of
them have sought paper Of the brokers to employ
their idle capital. The street rate for the best
paper is eight to ten per cent, and second class
twelve to fifteen per cent. discount, while, in De-
cember, first class paper fifteen to twenty, and
second class twenty to thirty per cent. discount.
At the stock exchange to-day there has been
falling off in prices, with small sales Virginia
skies brought "a "a "a SIS; Indiana State fives,
81 l-2; Tennessee skies, "a; Panama Railroad,
"a Ia Erie Railroad, new loan, 80; and Erie
stock, As. Is.
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WlsHIsoros, Jan. 20, 1858.
Mn. EprroR: II becomes my duty as citizen,
to write few words in connection with the man.
ner in which we have been treated at the Navy
Yard The gates have been closed against us, for
cause unknown to us. We are denied the Iiber
ty Of standing for few minutes at a time under
the arch-wsy Of the navy yard gate This, sir, il
an imposition and we, as the bone and sinew Of
the land, should resent II. We have demonstrated,
but to no purpose we applied, through commit
tee, to both the Secretary and Commodore, and
have gained no satisfaction. Sir, our next move
viii be- M you win take my sdvice) to wait upon
tho Secretary in body, and demand sstisfaction,
and have not the least doubt that We win get H.
MECHANIC
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baltimore Correspondence.

The Weather and the Poor-Liberal Contri6u-
tions-.Aayor Hi,skss Noninations--7h Steam
Fire Engine-The Kinney Expedition RE
cruits for The Amazon-Heaey 1aratioa, dc.
BALTMoRE, Jan. 81, 1855.
The weather. here has again moderated, much to
the relief Of the suffering poor, who are more nu-
morous this year account Of the scarcity of en-
ployment which is greater than has ever been
known before. The contributions making for their
relief are, however, Of the most liberal character,
and abundant relief win be afforded although there
are many who have too much pride to make their
condition known and continue to suffer in silence.
A number of our young men are however, taking
these cases in hand and are, by degrees, erretting
them out and furnishing the required assistance.
Mayor Kinks win, it is understood, early next
week, send to the Council his list of appointments
Of Corporation officers for the year. Much anxiety
is manifested with regard to them, but hopes
entertained that they viii be such as viii meet the
general approval Of the great mass Of the American
party.
The steam fire engine which was tried in Wash
ington on Monday, win arrive here this morning,
and win be tried in Monument Square, tomorrow,
concourse Of spectators ever assembled in Baiti-
more. Our fremen, as well as our citizens gene
rally, are very anxious TO witness its performance.
There are quite number Of recruits for the
Kinney expedition awaiting the movements Of their
leaders at Washington, where the officers are now
assembled In grand conclavc, with the commander
n-chief There is said TO be no scarcity Of funds,
though presume that there is very dull sale for
the scrip which Is being issued The party are to
be armed with Minnie rifles and Colts revolvers,
and side arms TO suit. The age Of humbug Is not
yet passed.
There Is also said 10 be movement on foot here
and at Washington for an expedition up the ANA
zon river. If the money Is forthcoming, able
bodied men In abundance can be found In these
dun times, for any wild goose chase that can be
started.
The report Of the City Register Of Baltimore,
laid before the City Council yesterday has startled
our community this morning. He shows that the
rate Of TAXATION In order to meet the expenses and
liabilities Of the city for the year, will with the State
tar, be about s2.0e on the 800, or about sl05 on
house worth $1,000. This rate Of taxation has
been caused, in great measure, by the stringency
In the money market, which has prevented the
sale Of the railroad dividend stock unless at a
nous rate Of depreciation. We, therefore, have
prospect of being the hcsvicsttsxed people In the
Union II win cause further advance in rents,
which is already ruinousy high especially to those
of limited incomes, who are scarcely able, with
the present high rates of the necessares Of life,
TO make all ends meet. AMkRIcUs.
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New York Legislnture.

The bill to incorporate the trustees Of the
Church Erection fund of the Presbyterian
Church Of the United States Of America, being
under consideration, Mr.. Bishop moved the
following amendment:
" Provided, No money be furnished for the cree
ton of any house Of worship in any State or Ter
ritory in which there shall exist at the time law
for the incorporation of religious societies. the title
to which is not held by religious corporation un.
der and according to the laws Of the respective
States or Territories in which such places Of wor-
ship are located"
Which, being amended with the following
provisoS was accepted:
"Aad prorided, That the title shall be vested In
no priest bishop, or other ccclesiastic."
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ron THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
What "Plutes'' Saw.


No. !. Went into certain hotel and restau.
rant (situated on the avenue between Third and
Fourth streets) to get bowl of soup-time 4, p.
NJ. Several little boys came in having the Euen-
ing Star" paper, DAILY Globe" "Metropoli-
tan,n de-, de-, which they offered to dispose of to
the gentlemen present-nothing said--no objec-
ton made; but genteel and modest looking lad
entered Immediately after their leaving with the
" american Organ" for sale. " Oct ont Wid ye I
ye little biackguardi be of non, right avay,
Numbered the Irish barkeeper and before the lit
tie fellow could get chance to dispose Of his pa
pers, he had to leave, receive orcibls election,
inquired about the boy, who proved 10 be the
son Of worthy american wdow--wondered why
he was specially ordered off, but " don't know.
No. 2. Not long since saw notorious rumhole
closed, which had been kept for several years by a
Catholic Hrislman; asked why it was closed in
formed that Its late proprietor had been appointed
TO a messengership in the State Department, by
the influence of one Stubbs who, while in Office
some years back, charged the "great expoundcr
Of the constitution" with embezzng the funds Of
the public treasury. Congress proved Stubs a
liar; and although he was elected from Office az
forwards, by "0ld lack, has since been put back
by the present administration, in his original place.
"Dont know" why, but do know that Mr.. Stubbs
is not an American, but a genuine Catholic Irish
man.
No. 8. See Protestant American mothers daily
employing Papist nurses for their offspring; "dont
know" why, but do know that the bills Of mortal
ity Of our most populous cities show that more
children Of ages ranging from one month to year,
die, than do folks Of more advanced years. Also
know that the Catholic priests profss TO give abso-
luton for any crime-not excepting murder Fur
thermore know that Catholics believe ESPECIALLY
the ignorant class.
No. 4. Saw an Office holder trying to console
himself with the idea that Henry A. Wise would
be elected governor Of Virginia; saw a once prom
nent Democrat of the same State offer TO bet him
one hundred dollars to fifty that he (Mr. Wise)
would not be elected; saw the Pierce and Forney
man cave in,n but said nothing"
No. 8. Saw, on January 9th last singular
sign passing between certain citizen and an as
sembly Of the " Old Defenders but don't know
what II meant DO know, however, that all hands
seemed to enjoy the fun, and make each Others ac-
quaintance as ~ By magic" {" Sam" beats
Mscallister all hollow "go and see him
PIurys
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31

Joe Shillington has placed the February
number Of this interesting periodical upon our
table. II is the best number we remember ever
to have seen. Virginia illustrated, is worth
the price of the work. "Glanccs at our moral
and social statistics" should be read by all. 1t
Is filed with other valuable articles.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31

Against the insdious wiles Of foreign influence
couture YOU TO believe me, fellow-ctzens- jeal-
ousy Of free people ought TO be constantly awake
auence is one Of the most banefu foes Of republican
government. p WasAiagton
AZ hope We may find some means, In future, o.
shielding ourselves from foreign influence political
commercial, or in whatever form II may DO attempted
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish Of Sas Dean that there were an ocean OF nre
between this and the old world. "--Jsfrson.
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WASHINGTON NArrosiL MoSuxKsr.-We learn
says the Senfinei, that during the year commenc-
ing on the LIST of January, and ending on the slst
of December, 1854, the receipts Of the Washington
National Monument Association we're $s1, 7e3 % I;
expenditures ssl, 4sI 81 leaving in the hands Of
the treasurer, sara o.
Last session select committee was appointed in
each branch Of Congress on the communication Of
the board Of managers, asking the National Legis-
lature 10 finish the monument the plan OF build
ing II by individual subscriptions having proved
failure. The application has, VIC learn, boon duly
considered, and that both committees are willing
that Congress shall appropriate the necessary funds
for that purpose; but there is division of opinion
as to the manner.of the expenditure--wbether II
shall be by government officers, or by the present
managers Of the Association.
AT an election held on the 9Th January, 1855,
by the Anacostia Fire Company the following Off
GERS were elected
Pesdent, Charles n. Ssndorson Vice President,
Robert J. Middleton; Secretary, James X. Cook
Treasurer, William y. Hutchinson; Steward, VIII,
i.
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shall first call attention TO the number Of criminals
who we're convicted by the courts Of several States
in 1880
In Connecticut, the whole number Of convictions
was $50; and of these, $40 were natives, and 805
foreigners.
In Illinois, the whole number convicted was sle !;
and Of these, 127 were natives and $50 foreigners
In Maine, the whole number convicted was 744 /;
and Of these, asa were natives and 400 foreigners
In Massachusetts,, the whole number was 1880 /;
and of these, $3.50 were natives, and 1854 for
eigners.
In Missouri, there were 90s convictions; and OF
these, 242 were natives, and ees foreigners
In New York. the number OF convictions was
1920; and Of these, 8,962 were natives, and e,37
foreigners
In Pennsylvania, the number Of convictions was
s67 and Of these 594 were natives, and 2s3 for
eigners.
In Vermont the number convicted was 70; Of
whom 81 were natives, and As foreigners.
BY table published in the Compendium of the
Seventh Census, giving the number Of convicts in
the prisons and penitentsres Of the several States
out Of every ten thousand Of the population the
proportion of natives and foreigners in that num-
Der il as follows
In Maine, out Of every ten thousand, Is FIVE for
eigners to one native. In kentucky, six TO one.
In Mississippi ten TO two In New York, three to
one. In Tennessee, fifteen TO two In Vermont,
eight to one. In South Carolina, twenty-eight TO
one In Alabama, fifty 10 one. In Georgia, six
70 one: In Indiana, four to one and the average
IN All the States Is fraction less than six TO one
sut II is 10 convictions for capital offences that
the proportion Of foreign and native-born becomes
startling. II Is true, ! have found no extended
data from which TO make the comparison. But
out Of two hundred and twenty convictions which
took place, in about eighteen months, in seven
States, viz In New York, Pennsylvania, Missouri,
Louisiana, New Jersey, Massachusetts,, and Mary.
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THE sPEAKERsIIIp.

The fourth week Of the contest at Washington
for Speaker closes to-day. and we apprehend that
it will leave the House still in chaos At all
events, our friends up to a late hour last evening
cherished no strong assurance Of being able to
elect to day.
Why is the public business thus obstructed
Why have the Free party of Kansas been left at
the crisis of their fortunes to stand alone against
the whole power Of Border Rutfanism, called out
and set upon them by the Governor appointed to
protect and watch over them BY the President of
the United States?
We answer:
Because men elected expressly to oppose and dctea
the principles and policy ~ih regard TO Slare'y Of
achich Senator Douglass Nebraska bill affords the
fullest and arest e1p7eSsion hare proceed rscreant to
their solemn t,ast. That is the gst of the whole
matter. Some of them came to Washington
essentially HunkeIized, and intent on finding some
pretext for deserving and betraying their constitu
ents. Others have been corrupted aud led astray
by the will o'wisp of personal ambition Each
would be the Warwick of the new regime; and,
because he could net rule, he resolved to ruin.
Some have been led astray by the dark lantern Of
the National" Know. Nothings. By these, aud
not by the Nebraska Democracy, has the anarchy
of the last month been created and maintained.
Let them look to their responsibility!
Those who have voted steadily against Mr
Banks, when they were under the strongest moral
obligation to support him. have grievOusly wronged
their cor stituents Robert Schuyler's abuse OF
his power as Transfer Agent Of the New Haven
Railroad was hardly more fragrant than theirs
Yet even these have pursued more manly course
than those who, ostensibly supporting the Anti
Nebraska candidate for Speaker, have constantly
intrigued and frequently on tide issues voted so as
to prevent his election. These gentlemen may
farcy that they have covered their tracks, but
they will find Themselves mistaken.
To the true and faithful Representatives Of the
Anti. Nebraska sentiment of the country we say
stick to your candidate If you falser, you are
lost If you stand firm. you may be temporarily
beaten, but you will be gloriously triumphant in
the end This is not mere contest as to a
Speaker Of the House; it is cut an incident in a
long and aIduous struggle which is to determine
whether Slavery or Freedom shall be the pole star
of our National career 1t will not hurt us in the
least TO have Mr.. Orr or Mr Smith elected
Speaker by Pro-Slayery coalition; while dem
onstration that our true men can be nosed about
and made to dance 10 the fling Of the gueridai
who have thus far prevented On election would be
fatal Letus show the country that we can msin'
tain q firm front toward treachery as well as
against overwhelming force. q" The Guard dies =
il does not surrender"
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ST., cisl Dispatch 70 The NJ Y. Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Friday, Dec %, 1855.
Mr.. Seward of Georgia introduced a resolution
for the Democrats and Know-Notbngs to unite on
Richardson on the principle Of having nothing to
do with the Nebraska and Kansas bill.
An amendment was male substituting Fuller
for Richardson. which led to withdrawal of the
resolution.
one ballot was taken for Speaker. Banks had
1903 votes lacking but three of an election.
From Our Own Correspondent
WASHINGTON Friday night.
1t is now generally conceded that the battle for
Speaker has been fought, and that Banks must be
elected if his friends stand firm, which they pur-
pose to do. He might have been elected to day,
but for some mishaps Mr. Tyson declined voting
twice at critical periods.
Mr.. EDWARDS Of n. Y. (Cbautsuque Co paired
off with kr Haven Of Buffalo, who is sick. Mr.
Moore of Ohio was ready to change to Banks if
that would elect him. Mr.. Bsyard Clark will
withhold his vote if that will secure choice.
The Administration are urgent for an organize
ton on various accounts, and have pressed their
men to bring the matter to a close. A Plurality
proposition may yet come from that side Astor-
tl-UtutIdl CusHinS DciVIo ica'nS yCotciunJ,
expressed his conviction Of Banks's SUCCESS.
The Presidents Message is heightened with re-
gard to our Foreign Relations, but not as bslliger
ent as it has been represented. Strange to say, it
has not been submitted to any Cabinet meeting,
and has not yet been seen by several Members.
INDEX
From Another Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Friday, Dec. %, 1906
L.
last evening. Resolutions were offered commend
ing the Administration. Mr.. Finn submitted an
amendment laudatory Of Mr.. James Buchanan's
diplomatic career, which was opposed by Marshal
Hoover Postmaster Bereet moved to amend the
amendment by adding under directions of his
Government" Commissioner Blake thought it
UNIV Use TO tack a compliment to Mr. Buchanan to
resolutions lauding the Administration. The
amendments were finally withdrawn and the
original resolution adopted. Beverly fuckers
Sentinel pronounces the Association a cOmbina-
ton Of ofiice-holders to promote their own inter
ests. This looks squally for Old Buck.
The Democratic Congressional Caucus cOntin-
ued in session till near ~ o'clock. All reports
about adopting resolution to carry out the plu.
ralty rule are unfounded. They simply deter
mined to adhere to their candidate and resOlu.
tons, and not to fuse with any party. There are
renewed and more reliable rumOrs to ght that
several will withdraw from the Banks line to-
morrow, while some of Banks's friends are conf
dent he will be elected tomorrow.