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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-11

THE CENTRAL PARK.-After two years spent
in elaboration, the commits sioners appointed
to lay out the park and provide for the acqui.
sition Of the the land, &c, reported some
weeks since to the Supreme Court, as required
by law. An effort to defeat the object of their
appointment by combining the park within
narrower limits than those originally project
ed was happily defeated, and there is no rea-
son to suppose that, on any broad general
grounds, exception can be taken to their re-
port. 1t is indeed largely the interest of the
public that it should be confirmed at as early
o period as possible. 1t is desirable, in the
first place, that so importanta question as that
of the Central park should be decided and laid
on the shelf, in order that property owners
and house seekers may know positively what
they have to expect. And secondly, the delay
which has arisen in the confirmation Of the re-
port actually involves heavy pecuniary loss
to parties who ought not to be mulcted. The
value of the property which the city purchases
for the park is set down at five millions Of dol
lars On this sum the daily interest is, in round
numbers, one thousand dollars day. The
owners Of the property selected, therefore, who
can neither improve nor sell their property
without appearing to contrive q swindle, lose
one thousand dollars every day that the
confirmation of the report is deferred. This
is not all. Around the Park, fifteen millions
worth of property are locked up waiting for
the confirmation Of the report. The owners
cannot decide what TO do with their land until
the Park question is decided. Their actual
loss amounts to three thousand dollars day.
The confirmation of the report which was
moved in the Supreme Court early in last
month, has already been deferred nine times.
This is about often enough. An impression
appears to prevail in some quarters that the
Judge before whom the proceeding is had, is
averse to confirming the report. But no good
foundation can be assigned for this belief
1t might have been better, for obvious reasons
If the report had been confirmed by country
Judge, who could not have been charged with
bsneftting directly or indirectly by the pro-
ceedings of the commission or the opening of
the Park. Possibly greater solidity might be
impaired to the proceeding by the adoption Of
some such alternative even at this late hour.
But whether another Judge be called in or not,
there is no good ground for doubting but the
high judicial functionary before whom the re-
port now lies, will perform his duty faithfully,
and in view Of the large interests involved,
will suffer no more postponenerts,
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American polltScp.
MEETING q

MEETING OF LIVE OAK CLUB NO. 1-spEBCH OF
GEORGE LAw-sONG, ETC., ETC.
meeting OF Live Oak Club No ] was held on Weines-
day evening, at the Metropolitan Hotel, to nominate
George Law the standard bearer the American party
in the next Presidential campaign. large number Of
Mr. laws friends present. aud the greatest interest
was manifested In the proceedings. The meeting was
called To order by the President xCouncilman b. ~
Wild after which Mr.. j. Wade Wilson proposed the io
lowing preamble and resoutions:-
Whereas the time has arrived for we'll defined or
gapizatlon and decisive action with o view to select
chie magistrate Of the United States of America And
whereas, the duty Of such selection is of nor
careful and delberale consideration. And whereas we
the members Of the National Live Oak Club No l. cti,
Of New York, inspired by and grateful afa.
ton for the land of our birth the constitution Of our
common country, and the free and LIBERAL institutions
that smiled upon our birth, still nourish our manhood
and endesvors, shall fling their beneaicon on our av
hairs and upon grnvee have together TO- pcbt In
behalf In the behalf OF a similar
q America, and in behalf Of every citizen animated With
thessame pure and liberal American ssntiment uhcn
the true inspires to coae ANA publish TO the
woria me principles wnch we earnestly desire to SEQ tr-
umphant in the approaching political contest and To
which we viii cheesuy contribute the aid of
and energetic effort Ia the seecon from the reallv great
men Of our country the who unies In himself the
mort Of those truly national characteristics which srs
essential 70 the preservation Of the constitution and the
happy onion among the noble ssterhood of States, In
their integrityEand independence Therefore,
Resolved, That we regard the American principle
the rrst and most important requisite in the candid te
VINO Anah receive our suffrage for the highest Office
within the gift Of American citizens.
20 Resolved, That we consider the man who has lived
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No. S7.-w. G. Little ct. al. vs.. Levi w. Han It, al.
Argument was concluded by Mr.. Seward for appellants,
and continued BY Hon. s. @. Haven, for appellsss
No. 3e.-Jss. N. Cooper, plaintiff, Enoch G. Roberts.
Argument commenced BY Mr.. Bond for plaintiff.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 10, 1855.
No. 81. Alfred Savignac Vs. Abraham Garrison Error
To the Circuit Court Of the District Of Missouri yudo,
Nelson reversed the judgment Of the Circuit Court with
costs, rsmnding the cause, with directions to award
prirs facids de xotc.
No &c. Jas M. Cooper, plantir, W. Enoch c. Roberta
Argument continued BY Mr. Buell. for plaintiff and Hon
Iraemap Smith fer defendant
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Senate.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1856.

Senate.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1856.
By xr. srMcm-Favorshly the bill for the expsndi-
Senate district
BY Mr. BRooKs-To exempt the site and e3iacs Of the
New York Horticultural Society Library from sale
execution.
By Mr.. sPEsuR-To appoint Board of Visitors to
charitable and religious societies in the State.
BY Mr.. PErTY-Restrcting in certain cares the natu-
radiation Of aliens in the State.
BY Mr. G. p. sMrH-To amend the charter Of the
Brooklyn City Hospital.
By M. RDER-To prevent horse racing IN Queens
Mr. Thomas j. Barr petition was referred 70 the Co
mittee on Privileges and Elections.
THE NATURALIZATION LAWS.
Mr.. PETTY introduced bill restricting certain courts
Of this State from exercising jurisdiction in cases OF
naturalization, fol!ows:-
laws Of ibis state except justice ooar
HAL e I. or -
& e s!; &C.: ;s:'E
ceII .dmnis,er the oath, required Sy any s's Of
S'Dg msslgs apeeaoa sa f'n
%sS. Or any - Crowded
~. 81 @ ss = :. .Sb
Or application hat may have been made and prsoas
Sec s. Any cs,S or other person who violate OF
ne a e % s n s e fS a
be recovered by Indictment before any court comse
Sec This oct shall take effect day of October.
OF NH. sCKIIs' REMARKS.
Upon the motion to refer the petition Of Mr.. Barr to
addressed the Senate an able and dgnided spescn.
The following were The points made in his remarks;-
First that the irregularities which were alleged oy tue
nat q hav
district Of the First ward in the city OF New York are
:nd s 1T
showing that the does not truly state the result
Fl = Ss = the IN Of
against Cook 4th Seldom ST. Second that none Of the
all occurred in the ofthe ballots
Senator All three Of the duly elected inspectors and
both the duly appointed poll clerks, made affidavit de-
Dying all the allegations Of Mr. Barr far they
afdayits Of Captain Halpn, Councilman Smith ard Mr.
Burke and they show that the ballots for Senator Wee
suit was Immediately proclaimed By the inspectors, which
result forms TO the returns OF tho Inspectors and the
statements OF the ceunty and State canvassers Third
One objection being that Mr. Sckles is not resident Of
the district Mr. s. quoted the constitution of 1845 to
that residence IN the district prescribed
extract from the opinion Of the Court delivered by
Chancellor Sanford, In the Of Barker the
n hs
electors Of any Senatorial district are by the cons
tuition wholly free to confer the Office of Senator npon
any person. resident resident according to their
pleasure The basis Of the principle being he absolute
liberty OF the electors and the appointing authorities 10
BY the constitution the electors Of his mr. Sicklesl
district had the right to elect man living In Buffalo had
is resident he being at the time OF election and
inbabtant Of the district Mr. sickles concluded
by saying that he earnestly desired early disposition
Of the matter because while he proud of the honor
Of holding seat In the Senate the elect Of The people,
nothing would be repugnant to his feelings than to
stay there moment unless his right clear and uD-
questionable.
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KHh1SIUS, JHIl IU IouO.
The House was duly organized to-day. Mr.. Demarest,
democrat OF Bergen elected Speaker, and Mr. OAR
men, Of Gloucester Clerk. The annual message
sent in II il Iegarded able document, and gives
general sausfacton. After reviewing State affairs ne
takes mp the slavery question and argues the justice and
necessity of allowing the people interested whether In
States Territories TO decide this matter for them
selves He also endorses the position Of President Pierce
upon the Central American question.
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Assembly.
ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1856.


sPKAKKRslIP.
Four ballots taken for Speaker without change in
the complexion Of the votes.
Mr.. VAN SANTvOoRD moved that Mr. Samuel A. Foot
elected chairman pro te., and that ms taking the
chair the House proceed to elect other officers and then
to elect Speaker and take up other business until
that was concluded.
Mr.. DuGAyNE moved to amend BY substituting Mr..
Odell's name.
The subject was laid on the table,
Mr.. DKSMsTouN moved that vote be taken, and that
the candidate having plurality be declared elected
Speaker.
Laid on the table by so yeas to ~ nays
Attempts to continue in session till election of
Speaker we're defeated and at quarter past the
House proceeded to take fifth vote, several motions to
adjourn having been previously defeated.
The hth ballot showed no caapge, and after stormy
debate the House agreed to hold afternoon sessions daily
commencing to-morppw.
Mr.. MEHAS, Of Nov York, made a violent attack on
the American members
Adjourned.
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The HUDsoN's BAY COMPANY AND THE Rus
sIANs.-We publish two Anglo-Canadian arti-
cles to-day concerning the vast territories OF
the Hudson's Bay Company, and the policy of
said company in keeping the peace with their
neighbors of the North American Russian Fur
Company, notwithstanding the siege Of Sebas-
tOpol and the blockade of the Baltic. Sir
George Simpson, spoken of by the Montreal
Gazette as having gone to England, returned
here by the Canada, doubtless with specific
instructions from his home government con-
cerning the territories aforesaid. The pos
sessory rights in farms, forts, saw mills,
trading stations &C., Of the Hudson's Bay
Company in the Territories of Oregon and
Washington, acquired under the joint occupa-
ton of the same, have been offered ON tair
erms, we believe, to our government, accor-
ding to the late Oregon treaty. The President,
in his message, has recommended that the
company be bought out, and we presume that
Congress will in due season take the subject
under consideration. The expediency of the
pacific reciprocities subsisting between the
HudsOn's Bay and the Russian Fur Compa-
ny, of the frozen regions of North America,
we leave to be settled among the parties con-
cerned. The two newspaper articles in ques
ton, however, will be found to be interesting
to large class of our intelligent and inquir-
ing readers The Canadians are certainly
looking up in the world. We fear, notwith-
standing, that it is hardly warm enough in
these Hudson Bay territories for either sugar
cane or water melons But we shall see.
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Marine Disaster, &c.

BosToy, Jan. 10, 1856
The schooner Magnolia Nckerson, from Gonaives for
Boston, Is 81 anchor OF Nauset Cape Cod dismastsd and
wants . steamer.
A despatch from the Highland Light, Cape Cod dated
10 A. M says the wind Ia blowing gale from the north
west, and the weather Ia intensely cold.
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exact test, whether this third party u the
House have choice - between demo
crazy and Sewardim, or whether they are
an independent national party, and il 90,
to what extent? At all events, let this
deadlock between the three parties be bro
ken, and let rs have Speaker for it is
true that We are al Informed Of the pre-
else designs and projects II the abolition
Holy Alliance. We hope that the requisite
number Of democrats will have been found suf-
ficiently courageous to carry the plurality
rule, and the election EFF Speaker before
the next adjournment Of the House. Some
thing is due to the country.
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NEW YORK HRRALD-EDITI0N FOR EUROPE.
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Ne European mails will close In this city at hall past
- o'clock tomorrow morning.
M HERALD (prin.ed in English and French) win be
uAshed at nine O'Clock IN the morning. Single copies,
- wrappers, sxpence.
Subscriptions and advertisements fer any edition Of
- New YORK Herald VIII be received the fole wing
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Ne contents Of the European edition Of the HERALD
wM the received By MAI and telegraph al
ths scs ung tine previous week, and to the hour OF
vxh6catiou.
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ACCIDENT ON THE. HUDSON RIVER RAILROAD
COMMENDABLE CoNDUOr OF THE COkPANY.-We
publish this morning fuller details of the acct
dent which occurred on the Hudson River
railroad, near Poughkeepsie, on Wednesday
last. Although not attended with such fear
tpl loss of life or bodily injury as the catas-
trophies at Burlington and Norwslk, it is still
one of the most serious that we have been
called upon to record. There is one cireum-
stance connected with it which is deserving
of particular notice. Fer the first time in the
history Of railroad companies, the President
and officers have evinced not only an earnest
desire to furnish the press with the fac ilities
necessary to obtain a correct account Of the
disaster, hut they collected and sent US all the
information in their possession in regard to
the accident, and the names of the passengers
killed and injured. They also promised that
they would give, at the earliest moment, what
ever further information they might receive.
This is, as we have said, the first time that a
railroad company has manifested a desire to
enable the press to give the public true &C
count of On accident occurring on their road;
and for taking the initiative in q matter Of
such importance, the President and directors
of the Hudson River Railroad are entitled to
all praise. How different is the course they
have adopted from that pursued by the New
Haven, the Camden and Amboy, and, in TACT
all the other railroad companies, under SINH
lar circumstances! In every instance they
have endeavored not only to conceal the facts,
but have thrown every obstacle in the way of
the press. The example of the Hudson River
Railroad Company will, we trust, be followed
in all such cases, that the public may be pre-
sented at the earliest hour with the fullest and
most reliable particulars.
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National Agricultural Society.


The National Agricultural Society met at tho Smith
soDian Institute There respectable attendance.
President Wioer delivered the annual address. The
Treasurers report shows balance of upwards
hand The invitation of Mayor Conrad OF Phiadel pha,
to held the next annual exhibition Ia that city
cepied.
The President read series q resolutions adopted by
the legislature OF Illinois, asking Congress to dorats 10
each State mount of land of not less than $500 900 ia
value for the esa oishnent of Industrial Universities,
The subject referred to committee consisting OF
Prof Henry, Hon. Mr.. DeBow and H. II. Byngton, ESQ,
Of Conn with authority to present the Congress-
Several subjects discussed and the Executive Com
mittee authorized to take such steps for the does
cation Of Rocky Mountain sheep might be deemed ex
pedient resolution providing for the importation
seed wheat was adopted.
Adjourned till tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1856.
The meeting of the United States Agricultural Society
was largely attended this morning. The propris.y Of
establishing meteorological observations lands was
under discussion. President Wilder has withdrawn his
announced determination TO resign the Presidency much
to the satisfaction or members generally The election Of
officers OF the society will take place tomorrow.
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ALBANY, Jan. 10, 1856. n
This evening cause No. 10 was Argued and Nos. ii and
Is are on for argument The following Is the calendar
for tomorrow az, A. 40, q, Al, 49, 49, So ST. 81 a.
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CHICAGO, jan. 10 1856.
The Wisconsin Legislature met At Madison Monday,
but yet they have not organized. Mr. Barstow has
been declared elected to the Goverrorsp but his oppo
nxn In the contest Mr. BAshsord had tie oath Of Office
administered 70 him in the Supreme Court In order to
bring the case before the said Court
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Fire Mt Greenfield, Mass.

GREENFIELD Jan. 10, 1856.
FIRE broke out about 21s O'Clock this morning. in the
dwelling house Of d. w. Avord Of this place. The house
entirely consumed. The loss ia not estimated
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large straw paper.ml, belonging 70 jacob Heyser
together with machinery and oubuildngs were entirely
destroyed by Ere last night. Loss about $4,000. Partial
insurance,
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Arrival or the Canada at BOSTON.

Boston, Jan. TO- 1856.
The royal nail steamship Canada into hlr-
Der about O'Clock this evening" but anchored in tho
Lighthouse Channel where she win probably remain till
morning.
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Markets.
PHILADELPHIA STOCK BOARD.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan 10. 1856
Stocks ore duh. We quote Pennsylvania 5's at 825 .
Reading Railroad 48H; Long Island 1874; Morris ca
nal, 10; and Pennsylvania Railroad, 43M.
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. g. 1856.
Cotton sales two days-25, 900 bales; nddng frr, at
DC Sugars have declined &C. We quote fair a. 7c.
lesses, a4hc. mess pork, 15c.; reighs Of cotton
Hayre, 1i4c.
ALBANY Jan. 10, 1856.
Sales today-s,ooo bushels OF Madison county barley
at 81 %
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THE LAFEsT VS..
From Washinxton.

From Washington.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1855.
TIE ALL-NIGnT SESSION OF TIE HOUSE DESCRIBED.
The continuous session kept up and only two bal
lots taken after twelve O'Clock Propositions and speeches
OF various kinds were under discussion during the night
and members manifested at times considerable bad feel
ing and the that occurred were most dgrscefa
Propositions TO ADJOURN frequent; the denocratic
side in all cases. voted against it. The House evidently
no nearer electng Speaker than yesterday. At half
past eight O'Clock this morning. by vote Of ninety eight
to ninsyone tho House adjourned to twelve O'Clock to
morrow. y.
THE AsUBURrON TRENTY, ETC.
WARRINGTON, Jan. 10, 1855.
Lord John Russell, In January, 1853. wros 70 ar.
CHAMPION letter declaring that the British government
intended to adhere strictly TO the treaty Of Warrington
Of April 49, 1850 and not any sovereignty, d.
rect indirect, in Central America Mr.; Clayton,
having knowledge that transcript OF that letter Is OH
Ale in the State Department has induced the Senate to
request the President to furnish copy.
A diplomatic dinner took place at the Presidents
house tonight and Messra. Champion and Marcoletta
invited with the attaches Of their respective ie-
cations.
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CoyGREss-MoSpAY.

SENATE-The Chair laid before the Senate report from
the Secretary of War in relation the Improvement of the
bar in the Atchafalaya river On motion by Mr. Seward
resolution adopted calling the President for nforma
ton respecting the seizure of the property Of the Nicaragua
Transit Company by General Walker. On motion by MIR.
Hale the SergsanatArms very properly directed TO
exclude all persons except reporters from the seats in the
reporters gallery Mr. Weller reported bill to authorize
and facilitate the construction of a railroad and magnetic
telegraph through the territories OF the United States from
the Mississippi river the Pacific ocean which made
the special order for the l4th of April The Senate
sumed the consideration of the deficiency bill which was
debated until the hour OF adjournment
HOUSE REPREsKsTAnyEs--The Speaker announced
the of the special Kansas investigating committee
The committee consists of Messrs. Campbell, of Ohio;
Howard of Michigan and Oliver of Missouri. The with
drawa OF Messrs Campbell and Howard from the Commit
Of Ways and Means to this special committee,
places Mr. Cobb of Georgia. at the head Of the former
committee number of executive communications
received in response resolutions adopted by the House
calling for information. resolution adopted pro-
vding for furnishing the members of this Congress with
such books of public character furnished the
members of the last Congress The bill for the improve
of the Ohio river from the select committee to whom
it referred made the special order for the second
Tuesday in June next.
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From the Chattanooga Advertiser.
WHICH ONE WILL THBg GHo0sE3

The know-nothngs may sght the democratic party
North and South and stand slight chance Of throwing
The election into the present House Of Representatives
which has elected abolition reesoil know-nothng
Banks Speaker.
We say that the hesdstrong perssng policy and war
fare OF the midnight order" may accomplish his and
then the issue will be national democrat black
publican In which case, who viii be ehosen1
viii the six national know-nothings vote for Fillmore
and thus elect Seward the six did for Fuller and elect
a Banks7
why should they not7 They are opposing The democ-
racy and ignoring their rights; they bsoting
now TO reduce the democratic strength, which alone
overcome black repubcsnism. In the North they (Fi
more STRIPED will play the game Of sir while their vote
sddsa 10 the democracy would in doubtful state rout
the niger men Losss foot and dragoons' Yet the
gaaization goes Oh And vito srbly expectation Of
eomplshing anything except 70 help oyerhIou the ma
tional democracy. '"
Hence acting 10 this with all their might rog
Why should not The game Of 'r be continued u toe lasi
30 he South may look for black republican President
as well as black republican know-nothing Speaker