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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-14
Central Park.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD
Your remarks recently in HERALD, the delay in
the act ion of the Supreme Court in confirming reject
ing the report the Commissioners the Central park
merit the thanks of the two great classes interested in
speedy settlement ofthe question: viz-the unfortunate
of lots within the park-los estimated to be WORTH
by the commissioners, five millions of dollars, but which
are really worth than six Million and whose
property has been in state of confscaton during the
three years that have TRANSFERRED since the passage of
tie act of the legislature defining the boundaries of the
park-aDd the public at large who see reason Why
the foremost city of this continent should be deprived Of
a feature that embelishes and makes attractive and
heahful not only every city of note in Europe but
With such. unanmity of public sentiment as is well
known to exist this subect-involvng it is believed
use in modern tmes with the excepaiop 81 that taken
In England for the Ii ndon DOCKS and perhaps the appro
pration for the extension of the Rue &c Rve in Paris
1t Is wonder that the people begin to ask why already
much time should be in determining the eig
bity of Judge, whose right to sit in the has been
Of the as well as by the counsel for the
Corporation.
The thirty days postponement from the 18th De-
cember TO the 2ls January will net only the
of lots in the park S37 000 in loss of neres-whch in
times like thee but part of the sacrifices to which
they compelled to submt-but the whole real estate
Of the island within the assessed for the be-
nett OF the park is rendered unavailable, and
il this state OF things is permitted to continue every
interest in the city will later be made to feel
its influence. In advocating the settlement of this mea
sure beg to state that my position with regard
TO It is very peculiar one shall endeavor to show
although only one of large class similarly situated.
am or wa the owner Of about loo lots In the lover and
best portion Of the park which have been estma by
the commissioners at $50 600 less than their actual cash
vaue, at any time within the last two years. and am
assessed for the benefit the park on lots outside of it,
some GOO more so that may be said to contribute
$40 600 to this great improvement. Now, If speedy
settlement can be had and Jas the parties in interest
ere nearly unanimous in It's favor there should be no
difficulty in arri wing at immediate decision l. for
one, willing to submit to the sacrifice of nv lots
being taken below their value and to the assessment
the hope that Whatever promotes the general good of this
great metropolis will eventually subserve my private
interests.
enclose my card and hold myself personally respon.
sible Tor my statement. UNION SQUARE
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WHERE'S Mr.. EBLNG.-The Commissioner of
Streets and Lamps has issued several procla
nations in relation to the present horrid con-
dition of the city highways We desire to call
his attention to the fact that in many cases
the snow has not been removed from the side
walks that environ the city property, public
parks, squares and so forth. In the upper part
of the city, about the squares, the side walks
are coated with ice several inches in thickness,
much to the danger and discomfort Of pedes-
TRANS. 1t is Mr.. Ebling's duty to attend to
these matters, which have been neglected dur
ing eight days, and we hope the Mayor will
stir him up little.
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which there 10 anything Of an incline, are al
ready impossible, and when the snow melts
entirely their inhabitants have q fair chance Of
being submerged. Had the snow been properly
levelled over the centre of the streets, the first
of these results would not have occurred. The
second may still be avoided by prompt steps
being taken to comply with this simple pre-
caution. But even then it will only be partial
in its effects, unless care be taken to keep the
culverts clear of distractions. The soil, car
ried down to them by the accumulated streams
Of dissolved ice, will choke them up, unless
they are frequently looked to. The annoy
ances and Inconvenience which we shall have
to suffer, if this be not done, should, in them
selves, be sufficient stimulus to the attention
and watchfulness of householders. The same
vigilance should he exercised in regard to the
hydrants, as, in the event of their not being east
ly accessible, the most calamitous consequences
from fire might ensue. These precautions are
the more necessary to be observed at present,
from the danger of the thaw being again sud-
denly arrested and the snow being converted
into solid ice. A little trouble, in the way of
prevention, will prevent q great deal of after
labor and individual expense. Common sense
dictates the expediency of every one taking his
share of it.
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City Intelligence.

ACCIDENT TO PROFESSOR sTrPHESs.--The sidewalks are
yet in very slippery and dangerous condition in con-
sequence Of the and ice not being removed and
sand ashes sprinkled on the tagging Numerous ac
eidents from this daily occurring Yeaerdav
Professor Stephens formerly President Of the Coege ~
physicians and Surgeons Crosby street IN nossfnS ~
Broadway in font Of the Metro ,ol,an Hotel e besvS
upon the sidewalk and cut severe cash over ono r bs
besides receiving several abrasions OF the fce and
lead. Dr. naltymrle, Of the police district sny
peops being rear, dered the necessary professional
sd ard caused the injured Professor 70 be conveyed 10
lis residence In a carriage.
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+ III e L A + k 3 II N X w 3
BY ELECTRIC AND PRINTING TElEGRAPns.
From Washington.

From Warrington.
THREATENING ASPECT OF OUR RELATIONS WITH
GREAT BRITAIN-THE QUARREL IN THE HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. Is, 1885,
strong impression pervades political circles here
that relations with Great Britain threatening
and serious apprehensons felt and by
senaors-several Of them in the confidence of the ad
mnistrasion-ot early rupture between the two go
vernments. 1t is evident that there must be fight
back out side or tae other.
No prospect of organization of the House. Mr..
Cngman holds his plurality resolution hoping to get
other democrats to support it. Only Two 60 with him
it. There may be practised by the Banksmen to
draw it ont. Banks should be dropped, and another
taken up election would follow. Bets being made
organization this week. I.
ENGLAND AND CENTRAL AMERICAN AFFAIRS-PRE-
sIDENTIAL MOVEMENTS.
WASHINGTON, Jan., 10, 1855.
Highly important dispatches have been received at
the State Department. from England with reference to
the understanding respecting Central American affairs
They will be formally idered by the Cabinet tomor
row, when their import will be known.
Information has been received here that Indiana has
elected delegates to the National Convention 10 favor of
Bright for President and refusing to endorse the ad
minstration. This greatly annoys General Pierce. is
understood that Ohio has gone Buchanan. D.
PROJECTS IMPUTED TO GEN. wALKER-CoL. PARKER
II. FRENCH.
WASHINGTON, JAM 49, 1856.
Certain foreign ministers apprehend, what they
consider undoubted authority, that the Walker
ment embraces within the scope of its ultimate opera
tions the conquest Of Cuba Porto Rico and St. Domingo
hence their constant watchulness in that quarter and
frequent communications with government on the
subject.
The report of General Shields made year ago. in the
Senate has been reproduced in which Parker H. French
charged with obtaining two thousand dollars worth of
stores forged letter of credit and brand
ing him impostor This has materially operated to
damage Mr.. Frenchs prospects here.
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ae pp proc ., the superiority Of seas Marvins VII.

ders Patent, Salamanca safe. " h"r'ihs VIZ
Nessrs srr.pxs sN.nrx,. -, : SYRACUSE Jan. &. 1856
OENIEMLH-Wc had large ere m fha otv an Tho ,orrir
m vi, Sh n' consuming property amount OF 500 600
u ro.ng toes ook IRE about O'clock and before
ns ehte DOCK was ashes.
~ , is Wes one Of your saIes sold Professor weiing,
Wss On we lhird Boor, ell bottom the
aho aer beng EXPOSED heat Tor y two hours vas
out o We rubbish SIN hot being opened
were ioluu Preserved showing the sirn of
% ueepy saving some $4,000 and cash securities
~ ~ f shc did not stand tho test; there OF
MI n nc ire two Of which used up. shall aoud
me ~ = pafcuiara when the Professor gets home.
Yours, respectfully NORTON BRADLEY 4 90.
Fananders Of ty desirable pattern and q proved
h secured hy Brennana and burglar proof la
mee iocs may be ound reduced prices the depot no
N&ter street, y, u sTbARNS a NAHTIN
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NEW YORK HER ALD-EDITION FOR EUROPE,

NEW YORK HERALD-EDITION FOR EUROPE.
NE Ounard mail steamship Canada, Capt. Lang, win
le&ve Boston, on Wednesday, at noon for Liverpool
The European mails win close in this city quarter
- two O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
Ne AUsAID printed in English and French) win be
pushed at O'Clock in the morning. Single copies,
In wrappers, sixpence.
Subscriptions and advertisements for any edition of
~ NEW YORK HERALD win be received at the wing
Daees in Europe
Boos-Am. European Express Co., II and Is Cornhi.
kMs- do do. 8Plaee de la Bourse.
ns4pooI- do do. Rumford street.
RynrooL-John Hunter, II Exchange street, East.
The contents Of the European edition Of the HERALD
WA embrace the received by mail and telegraph at
shs ese during the previous week. and to the hour Of
publication.
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PROJECTS IMPUTED TO GEN. WATERPROOF. PARKER
II. FRENCH
Marine Disaster.

Boston, Jan Is, 1856.
square rugged vessel Is ashore Fam Bar, and is
breaking up. spars, rigging, &c, ashore Deer
Island; also three boats the beach, all stove. No
assistance could be rendered from the shore.
Four inches of snow fell here last night, followed by
heavy rain and stormy easterly gale has prevailed all
day.
No train has ar rived here to-day
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Court CnIendar-This Dav.

-, SUPREME CorEr-Circuit-Nos g. IL, IS, $40, III to
l24 l2e to 100, 141 to 144 149 to 175, lii to 49,
2o6 zoe POS 2oe, ~ IT, TO- 81 "a, 81 to SO, $50 $40
oas uf god gos OUR l5 1872 s III zig go
$40 al 242, 2.3 244 245 24e, PAT, 24s 2ls, ESQ., 25i
2S2 25S, 25., 255 $780, 257 1885, $780, $780, 26l 262 253
2e4 2e5, zee, 267 2os, $50, go
COMMON IIEAs--Part Mos. 1t5 to 10. Part D
Nos. IS, 129, 1913 TO 1874
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Markets.

PROVIDENCE, JAM IL, 1856.
CoTToN-Prices firm and unchanged, with steady de.
mand for spinners Wool-There is a better feeling
and decided advancing tendency towards the close
although the saes for the week have been rather light
apounUng to AZ, 600 lbs Printing coths-Prices fra,
with upward tendency. Sales-21 400 pieces.
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The Southern Mail. Sc.

BALTIMORE, Jan. Is. 1856.
We have received mail south of Washington to-day
violent storm OF wind and rain succeeded the
storm OF last night and the and
Efforts will be made TO- to open the harbor
relieve ice bound vessels
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Gold Medal.-The Only Cold Medal Avard~
ed A. the last fair ohe American Institute for pho
graphs, was to ROOT 1863 Broadway corner OF Franklin
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The Board OF Directors Of the Hudson River Railroad
met saturdaycaed together in consequence of the
late accident.
We learn that they unanimously directed an imme.
date examination and report of the circumstances and
of the disaster by the President and
ent, and that ia the meantime engineers Dawson and
Earl and all others implicated, be suspended from duty
and they also unaxi nousy resolved dmiss conductor
Camp from the service Of the company
On the 10th inst the Railroad were mott
fed Of the accident and they have replied giving
Of their intention to examine into the of the acct
cent and have appointed Monday evening" the 14th inst
at O'Clock, at the State Hall, Albany
In one OF the city papers, Saturday allusion
made to the reduction of the force Of gmen. This we
understand. is mistake No reduction has been made
Changes MADE In the but dimnu ton in the
number Most of these have been long time in
the employ of the company, and constantly uudec
the mmedae supervision OF the track men, we'll as
Almost hourly notice of the conductors aud engineers
one point connected with the late calamity worthy
OF notice the time of the trains leaving pouRn.
keepsie The time table says-For the Albany train 80
for Mr.. Camp, 245. The first train behind time and
did not leave till 255. II Mr. Camp exercised that dis
retion which the of the case warranted
and his rules and regulations called for he could well
have waited fifteen minutes, although he was, by the
rules Of the company justified in leaving in minutes
When Last heard from the wounded doing well.
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admirable plan OF exchanging and latest improved
sewing machines for old machines OF s baIes n
pleasure b. hundreds The Avery Wilson, Grover BnSe-
Hunt Docss and ouer inferior machines are comnr ais
70 be exchanged The chance for profitable bargain Il ras
one. Apply AZ our New YORK Office personally by letter
i. NJ. SINGER. & Co, No 333 Broaasog
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TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.

IUtVHhtEFsIE, JIM " I6Db.
In addition TO the number of wounded published yes
erdsy, learned that g. II. Van Wyck, Of Newburg
Orange county, in the next the rear and was
injured, receiving acald burn and q cut over the
right eye; also injured In the back and hips Mr. Van
WICK was in the collision which happensd two wears
since, the spo by two locomotives meeting on
single track, at full speed. A. W. Newkrk of wurts-
boro', Sullivan county, also wounded in the head
and shouIders.
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Naval Intelligence.

The United States chip Of wpr Constellation arrived n
Ncssipa on the 9th ut.
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Great Fire Ia Svrncuse.

hlCh IN Inc role manufacturer In the United
soove celebrated ssfes and patent DO sder proof s
kascen lane - 'aoe'' INC uoor seioV
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The THAw AND ITS CoNsEouENcEs-CA
TO HoUsEHoLDERs.--We are now in the full tide
of 'the glow and the flow predicated by Pro-
fessor Merriam. The Ice King has relaxed bis
iron grasp Of US, and everything is at present
in the melting mood, threatening US with uni
vCTsal dilution. Even the Maine Law men
must have more water just now than suits their
aqueous temperaments In this, as in all other
things, happy medium is preferable.
A few days since we cautioned our fellow
citizens against the consequences Of this vic.
lent reaction of the atmosphere. We suggest.
Cd to them several measures which it would be
advisable to adopt to guard against its incon-
venient effects One of these the levellinp of
snow heaps in the streets, We are happy to see
has been generally acted upon in Broadway,
Int in the other parts Of the city great negl-
gence has been displayed In this respect. The
consequence i, that most Of The side streets in
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She exhibited al the intolnite but nccuInr
nuonces Of manner which characterize csrfair
phases Of modern soeie'y One feature 81 tbis
life In which the flint plays conspicuous parl
was rour,rayea by Mrs Stanley, with perlsat.on
which Is seldom achieved, The delicate way IN which
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05
Something New.

Every body is respectfully requisite to call nj rus
Store lpnsiIe the II holas, dale iiuutoons FIX
change and examine The splendid and varied aSs"H-
ment usNiothing opened during The la.sl week. AsO
new aftts plendd e., If f"us, Buck Gloves
Vucans.d lndia Rubber Goods, tGuodA care mnktD'
fine and heavy Under Ci,shing and The real "Iy-
ron" Shirts with urgs French cuff In fact We hNo
anything aud every thsg IN the Clothing line Snld~
tile for all classes ard ~ prices 10 suit The ilme'
u TOY 4 OTrERSON.
or Montgomery street, opposite ilunioohs.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

CLEARING THE RIvER.-Capt. Lindley
was very busy yesterday in getting signers
to his subscription list for raising money
wherewith to clear Feather River from the
distractions that at present prevent its nav
igation. Our citizens are as usual somewhat
reluctant in coming up to the scratch, but
the Captain is confident that he will be sue
cessful in raising the requisite amount,
labout $3000) and when we saw the list yes-
terday afternoon there was ten or twelve
hundred dollars taken. We were surprised
to see what small amounts were affixed op-
posite the names of some of our most promi-
nent merchants and others who should he
prompted by their own interests to help
along the undertaking. If the people OF
Oroyille are unwilling to subscribe their
names as guaranty, that so comparatively
small sum as the Cal. Steam Navigation
Co. ask to aid them in this matter, they don't
deserve steamboat or any other facilities
fJr helping to build up the town--and we
are assured that unless our citizens do take
some interest in this matter, the work cannot
possibly 60 on. Let not our citizens prove
g. utterly blind to their own best interests,
% let this undertaking fail por lack OF
r. assistance.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05
Extensive Mining Operations

In the course of 0E perambulatloas yes
terday, we strolled Up the river as far as MIR.
Ira Eaton's mining claim, 1t is located on
the Ei4l near the ferry, and is, or will be
when fully under way, condusted on as cx-
tensive scale as any operation Of the kind
In the State. At an expense of about ten
thousand dollars, MIR Eaton has possessed
himself of, and is prepared to work an ex-
tent Of ground comprising an AREA of twelve
claims, each sixty by one hundred and fifty
feet, which will, as is known by actual tests,
yield from bit to fifty cents to the pan,
with the exception of n few feet of loan on
the surface. Arrangements are nea sly com
pleted whereby the whole Of this extensive
claim can be worked most advantageously.
y most substantial and firmly constructed
flume has been erected, six hundred feet in
length, capable ofeonlncting two hundred
and fifty inches of water, supplied by the
South Feather Ditch. The ground will be
worked by Hydraulic, and the aqueduct
is so arranged, that n ALL of waite, seventy
H'c Icct III HelGut, lS 0Dtdlneu. "A Dtau OF
water is thus obtained that will act with
such degree Of force as to preclude the
necessity of manual labor in turning andre
moving the boulders and supplying the slui-
ces with dirt, A line Of Auice boxes, six
hundred feet in length, provided with all the
latest improvements for saving gold, has
been laid to convey off the tailngs.
From want Of proper management, this
claim has hitherto been rather source Of
exPence than n profit to its owner, and any
one possessed of less energy and perscyer-
ance than Mr.. Eaton, would have abandoned
it long since. The entire arrangement is
under the immediate superntendance of that
veteran miner, Capt. Wilson, than whom,
more capable man for the position never
stuck pick or tended Tom.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

FIRE.-From the frequent alarms Of FIRE
that have occurred lately, it is quite evident
that our town is in great danger frcm the
attempts of incendiaries. Just before day,
light yesterday morning, Mr.. Howard Carey
discovered fire burning in the rear of the
Washington Exchange among pile Of rub
bish, and instantly gave the alarm, and
with the assistance of one or two persons
who happened to be near by, succeeded in
extinguishing it before it had communicated
with the house. There is no doubt that this
was the deliberate attempt of some villain
to burn the town. 1t is all important that
an efficient, vigilant watch should be kept,
both day and night.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

TIE New CAPIToL.-The time for receiv-
ing the bids for building the Capitol having
expired, the board of Commissioners met in
Sacramento on Saturday last, and or sned
the sealed proposals The plan offered by
Il. Clark of San Francisco is the one adopt
ell The description of the plan as given by
the State Journal, is as follows;
The entire size of the building ID to be
PIP by l54 feet, the ground work to be in
the shape of Greek Cross. On the first
floor will be found the State offices and the
rooms Of the Supreme Court. The basement
is to commence about four feet above the
ate chamber, Assembly room, and Library
rooms-the Senate chamber to be Gt by 80
feet and SO feet in height, and the Assembly
room 81 by 50 feet, with hight of So feet
to ceiling. The Library room 35 by 81 fset
and Is feet in height. The third story con-
tains the committee rooms, all Is feet from
TO the plan, five entrances, with - windows
in front, - on either side, and is GO feet in
height, exclusive of dome. Nineteen bids in
all were received by the Commissioners
Upon examination, the bid Of. GLr.. Nougues
was found to be the lowest, and he was no.
titled of the fact. The gentleman signifed
his immediate readiness to execute his bond
of 100000 for the faithful performance OF
the work, but was informed by the Board
that the bond would be received and exam
ined at the adjourned meeting, to be held
November 9th.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05
Buchanan Fremont Fillmore.

Up TO the hour Of going to press, S26 of
the 1905 votes cast in Orovile, had been
counted. buchanan had 4o2 Fillmore 2Go;
Fremont 81.
Buchanan's Majority over Fillmore, as
far as heard from, $50. Over both Fremont
and Fillmore, %. Only the State ticket
has been counted
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

THE WEATHER was delightful yesterday,
and the election was conducted in a remark
ably quiet and orderly manner. We MOTTO
ed but very few drunken men, and heard of
no fights at all, at the polls, during the day
In fact we haze never seen an election in
the State, involving such important issuos,
wherein so few disturbances occurred.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

G,zo~ Hunt & Co opened their new saloon
yesterday We are pleased to see our old
friend Joe Buckman behind the bar The
proprietors are exceedingly fortunate in
having secured his valuable services.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05
pies, and who profess to be governed

pies, and who profess to be governed
wholly by principle, should be un
prineipled enough topublish spurious
tickets, and impose them upon voters.
The Black Republican institution in
Orovii,e, counterfeited Democratic
tickets in almost every conceivable
shape, inserting in some instances,
one name Of the Black Republican
stripe, and in others two or three.
Those who have been imposed upon
by such tickets, should remember the
unprincipled source from whence they
emanatcd.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

RAPE.-An elderly man by the name of
Jones, says the State JaVn0f was arrai.n-
ed before the Recorder of Sacramento last
Saturday, charged with an attempt to COM
nit rape upon the person Of little girl
named Eliza before. The evidence not be-
ing sufficient to convict him Of the crime, he
was discharged.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05

CIRCUS TO-N.GHT.-We are happy to
learn that through the urgent solicitation of
many OF our citizens who were unable to at
tend last evening, the managemenSliaye cou.
cluded to give another performance night.
We hope to see them greeted with full
house.
Oroville daily Butte record., 1856-11-05
THE RETURNS.

We have delayed our paper to as late an
hour as possible, in order to give retnrns
from such precincts as might be heard from.
The following is the reported vote Of the
precincts named