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supply transportation and munitions Of var foe The az
peoinon has been received this morning.
hasten in reply to say that have no knowledge
whafever Of any such intended expedition nor l. II
re that have undertake 10 furnish it any aid of any
description.
Permit me to say, further that have not failed to
observe that in several instances my name has been
associated in the newspapers with various indvdu ais
who are known TO be connected with the fIlbusering
scheme Of which the Republic Of Nicaragua is now the
arena
am loss to account for the conduct of the par
ties through whose agency this great injustice has been
done me- unless they may have supposed that fibus-
terng TO be made respectable by the association Of
respectable names with those Of the who are motto
itusly concerned in its enterprises.
Let me say, once for ALL that there is not the slight
est foundation for any Of thee mputations and that
have a. little sympathy with fllibustering, when it
takes the form as in The Of Nicaragua Of mill.
Ary invasion upon Deghboring republic, as when it
essumts the more familiar, but not more atrocious
shape burglary and larceny upon the property of our
citizens.
May beg, Sir, that you viii give no credit to any
OF the rumors in which my anne has been involved;
and that you will accept this sssur snce that shall
under no circumstances, give my co1ntensnce to any
violation Of public law or lend any aid to any inv asons
Of our neighboring republics.
Am your very otedens servant
c. VANDERBILT.
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THE NICARAGUA FILLIBUSTERS.
INTERESTING CORRESPONDENTS.

SOUTHERN DISTRICT or newborn, :
T.. 6. D1srRIcT-ArToRSEr's OFFICE, Dec. 10, 1900.
C. VAyDHRBILT, esq, New-York: e
SIN. INFORMATION has reached the Department OF
State to the effect that arrangements are in train 10 TINS
city for the purpose Of hostile mu''afy eAp0a''"
II IL reported that you to supply transportation
49, .rd munitions Of war for the expedition.
" have been instructed by tie Attorney General OF
The United States to investigate the subject a sno ~.
far ~ Won are concerned will be pleased to receive
from You such information in regard to the matter as
is in Your power to impsrt me. AK this the more
readily becau feel assured that you Is goou ~
such criminal violation Of the laws sovereignty ana
public honor of the United States. .,ov
Very respectfully, JOHN Meh.UM
United States Distri,t-Auorney
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FROM WASHING TON.
SLAVERY RESTRICTION BEFORE THE
SUPREME COURT.

SUPREME COURT.
cous,poudenes Of The N. Y. Tribune oo
WASHINGTON Dec. 16, 1856.
The case now before the Supreme Court involving
the ccns,itutonaty Of the Slavery restriction clause
Of the Missouri Compromise, goes ON with increased
interest among all who reflect upon the Importance
of the decision which may be made. Not that
decision of the main point riH be made. Inns Is
not BY any means, reduced to certainty. Inc
Court may think it wise under the existing circum'
stances Of excitement on the topic throughout the
country TO place decision of the case upon SUBJ
ordinate ISSUE Yet the urgency OF the Slave pow
or ia preat-the temper of the stakeholder WYNN
the bar and without the bar, to say nothing OF the
bench il reused to crush the rebeOus spirit OF the
North. ard decision of the Supreme Court 10
EAGERLY desired which shall promote this end. Pru'
dence may, however, prevail, and the Court refrain
from enunciatpg decision which would nelsner
enhance ts reputation nor strengthen its influence
To-day was occupied by Reverdy johnson, who
occupied the entire sitting of the Court by an argu
ment marked by his usual characteristics, inler-
rpersed by that personal interest and ferVid dogna
tism always manifested by Southern SHAREHOLDERS
whenever they treat the negro question. MI Jonh-
son's argument was well considered, compact, and
about as remarkable for what it did not contain as
for what it did. He steered clear of several mod
ern heresies of constitutional Interpretation, while
he embraced others of general character with
alacrty Thus be declared that " Slavery promises
"to exist through all time, so far as human vision
scan discover; and further that it may turn out,
and not mprobaby will, that "the extension of
"Slayery on this continent is the only thing
(which will preserve the constitutional free.
"dom we now enjoy" Yet while he did
not rush to the extreme Southern ground 'h't the
Copstitu,ion carries Slavery into the Territories
be We, went far enough to satisfy the Southern rto
Slavery party with which he has lately iden'ihea
himself. In denying The colored race all claims 10
citizenship, which he did with expressions and
manners of supercilious disdsn, which canno. DC
coun.erSeited by any man outside the ranks Of the
born .lavehoders and arstocrats, inhs sneers upon
Lord Mansfield's language in the Somerset case u
which IL at distinguished jurist pronounced one .,
the mobiles! decisions ever made BY any Court and
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The Comms,oners had appointed numerous fancy officers
and only one sbOrsr their salaries without submit
Ts hs ,s to ss % Of The
who bad repeatedly Interrupted the .Psats, the mos. ,s
lous pretenses dened th. statement r%S NJ swan
tsous twas sppsrent that present Mayo! had .resdy
es WEI. worthy q the Mayor The Advisory Gem
mittee only called together wneh VOC ~; ,bm an Ar
w'nted 70 place Additional power the hand. Of
the Comm..ioners would in bis OPINION 'nse''i' W
"fM%rs R.xIrE seconded the remark, Of the last
M GRAY uttered long and abusive TRADE against
NJ "a Ss ,npporer. md gorihed the great Fernando
Mr. TAYLOR was row of opinion that, instesd OF
si,ipg The Commissioners $4,000 be would CIV" 'h'm
M BRADLEY uIged that 800 900 was needed to buy
pickles. whee6arow' and Other Instrument n, "a bG
she'll a. well as carry the improvements the next year
. 100 go might do. l., A. .,,o,a,,ac,
The question was then TAKEN, "uen INV
M J.coR u SMITH moved to insert $50 600, which
wa. o' oy " moved to add the item Of $40 800 for
the purchase working Of steam Ere engine 20 tae sum a
ProPrasd for Fire DEPARTMENT AsSpt oSo M tam. Fl,
po'ire and FIRE misunderstanding the total tl5eo9 ,
Mr.. GRAY moved to amend BY recommiulsg the Ne
tie comm.s on sin. .1os Subsequently "HAa'"
M BlRyEr moved. TO add to the item Of paapet
val i rsts ne ss,Tses go 10 ia The eonor
wis he cC @.q TO sSsn .s sS Ps SS Bat
queniy lie ordered do hi. BY The M,ye ses
loer and City Inspeeor and DID remove 7Vo aeaa 'u
Mr.. TAYLOR opposed the addition.
Mr.. MOVES hoped that no amount would De Pu. "a
III. IA. eyy az he had ssd the after thorousAs M
found that tbes. removals not nght bone OF
80 "a as body and ths CONTRACTOR W.
.rSttiux he could ~, from 50 body uv~nd ne knew
there Wa sopetbirg back behind -, AZ r00
Mr.. SMITH moved 10 make the total amount so,1S'.
Mr.. SwAs said the contractor hsd Appeared eei'le
the Commtse AID siyeb s'dsass ~ .saii. h lsed
msysd 7ct bodies because he eosn'sa 80 az .r,,. os
Is piece as that sun lad been pad ~ ne cry Oh %
casiscs before for Ike service , 1900. ., A an
The amendment to fix the total amount ~ s''"'
NJ Icon SMITH moved to strike out tie item OF
as coo Tor street. expenses and payins aeiaasas
NJ TAYLOR moved to further amend ~ siW'W'
RrrtIY moved to add Us 900 extra to place sn
,ron raiiinr around nPktn. square a..
M. PisoKsIr moved to amend by making tie
,roun, 70 90 Aiop.pi - - .
prOyt1s.fs "a the BAt.ry: Lo.t. nh. 49,. -
Sr w. thfr rovrd that the Committee rise, and re-
ia fysr sscptns the sceos snsa5ea, snd psss7,
s. ~a' y isss srapk SSa's A's''sss y 2San
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FIRES.
FIRE rs WEST SIXTEENTH STREET.

flRk IN WET rIA1LHSIH
At p O'Clock yesterday afternoon fire occurred 10
the brown stone front dwelling house, No. West Six.
teenth street, in Consequence, we understand of a
defect in the heater connected with the furnace.
Damage about s25.
FIRE IN STONE AND SOUTH WILLIAM STREETS.
Last night, about 81 o'clock, FIRE was discovered in
the fve-story building, No. 70 South William street,
extending through the block and also fronting No. ~
Stone street. occupied by Messrs. Hewitt Norton &
Wisdom, commission merchants, and dealers in -four,
liquor ard merchandise.
The fire soon gained a great Roadway, and all at.
tempts the part of the fremen to exngush proved
unavailing, the building with the greater part of its
contents being destroyed The only property saved
was a large box filed with German silver. ware. On
the third floor large quantity Of liquor in casks,
the other floors being stored with -four.
For the space Of two hours the fire ragged with great
fury and apprehensons were entertained for the safety
Of the adjoining building, but through the energy and
activity Of the fremen they saved from destruc
ton and only sustained triADg damage.
Owing to the ateness of the hour and the absence Of
the firm, we were unable to ascertain the amount Of
property in the building. The loss viii probably
emount to about $4,000.
No. q South William, extending to No. AZ Stone,
occupied by Heckenrath, Schneider & Co., importers
of liquors, sustained damage to the amount of about
$500, which loss is probably insured. The stock
tanned but little, if any damage.
No. IL South William, extending to No. 81 Stone,
occupied by Henschen & Unkart, importers Of German
goods was alec damaged to the amount of $500. The
stock was considerably damaged by water
The origin of the fire has not yet transpired.
FIRE IN HUDSON STREET.
While the fires in Stone and South William streets
were raging fire broke out in the three story brick
building No. Is Hudson street, occupied by John En-
Est as tailor shop and dwelling The fire originated
in the roof and was caused by the stupidity Of the &C.
cupants in extending stone pipe through the wood
work without protecting it in the usual manner. This
carees, ness should have met the notice Of the Fire
Wardens and it, doubt, would, had they attended
to their business.
Ernst is insured for 500 in the Pacific Insurance
Company, but on what property such insurance was
granted we were at loss TO ascertain Were the in
surance companies about town little more particular
as to the property they insured there would soon be
visible diminution in the number Of these small fires
One of the Assistant Engineers remarked that the loss
would probably be made out at $780, but he would not
give s. for the whole concern.
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Exp,.,.1,os by THE Hon. WIN. SAPP.-Mr Sapp
Representative in Congress from Ohio made the TEL
lowing personal explanation in the House on "ednes
day: of,,.
d p, published at Mount Vernon in Congessionh DIS
,t the town In which reside and edited BY one hpef
T., IL, solnmns find what purpos to be copy OF letter
alleged to have been addressed to Mr. Pier and signed ~ me
. member of this body pronounce the letter forgery
% hes;nnns TO end 1.-THE party who perpetrsted had not
appended designation of official position nSs s
rcnm,tspces OF the case deem duty which owe 70 ta
BODY and 10 my that the letter forgery put
Co. bsse and malicious purposes in absence from nome an
Known be BY the editor who has dssrAced
himself and bis press by giving II pubhcity.
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WEATHER REPORTS.

HALIFAX, Dec 19.-AtS a. m. the weather clear and
thermometer deg. above zero.
MONTREAL, Dec 19.-It has been excessively cold
here for the last few days. The thermometer yester
day morning 90 deg. below zero, to day 16. At IL
yesterday. q below zero. to day 20. A woman was
ing The river opposite Montreal full of drifting ce
SAcKvILLE Dec. 19.-The thermometer 10 deg. be-
low zero.
Sr. JOINS, Dec. l9.-The thermometer 10 deg be-
low zero.
WoopsIocK, n. B., Dec l9.-The thermometer 80
6eg. below zero.
"a PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-THE thermometer at o.
m OF Is deg and at noon, "a deg. above zero.
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THE NEW FERRY PRoJEcT.-Mayor Hall has pre-
pared his veto of the new ferry from the foot OF Fulton
street. His principal objections are said to be the
close proximity of the clips and the danger Of collision
as the boats must necessarily cross each others track
He also doubts the legal right Of Brooklyn to establish
ferry. The objections were to have been presented
at IL meeting of the Board last night but no quorum
being present it will probably be submitted on Monday
evening" 1t is quite likely that the Board vii pass the
hill ovey tho Mevor's veto.
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MARINE DISASTERS.

BOSTON, Friday, Dec. Iy, 100.
The brig Mary, from St. John, n. B., for New-York,
Ia at anchor off Truro with the loss of her foreyard
sais, &C., and leaking hundred strokes Per hour.
IifYASSIs, Friday, Dec. ~, 1880. Do,
Coleman's Express reports that the steamer isisnd
Home from Nantucket, passed In the Sound, this
morning, large lumber-ioaded schooner, ice-bound,
and in want OF a pilot. She had flag m her rigging
Also, passed a propeller, threemasted, with yellow
bouses on deck at anchor.
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THE RUMORED NEGRO RESURRECTION IN
FLORIDA.

BALTIMORE, Friday, Dec. 19, 1856.
We have no mail this morning south of Mobile
making two New. Orleans mails due.
The rumor Of slave instructions in Florida is posi-.
lively denied.
The Jewish Synagogue at Mobile was destroyed by
FIRE on the 11th inst.
A card from the Hon. A. II. Stevens appears in The
Augusta Constitutionalst, in which he posts Mr.. b.
II. Hill for cowardce In declining challenge.
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always designate namber OF Ioads Of ashes dirt &c.
never charged man dollar for employing him; one
m.n leff = on my table and sent II back the diff
Guilty Of reaching dumping ground on yesey street
makes the price Of riding greater than in second ard
At this point Of investigation the Committee I'D
jcurned, subject to call of Chairman
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No. 5 BOWLING GREEN, SEw.YoRS,
rSEs

Hon. JOHN MoKEos, L. S. District Attorney.
DEAR SIR: Your letter OF the 18th inst, stating thai
a. sfec. that had made In this city
for the purpose Of military expedition against tae
Rsnublic Of yenezuels, with a further statemeot
hat il bad bttp reported thE here Vaastska 70
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FROM LAKE SUPERIOR.

CHICAGO, Friday, Dec. 10, 1856.
An overland party from Lake Superior arrived here
last evening Az MaIque,ee s sne snow was Inree ieet
Ssre brisk and promising 1t supposed that suf-
6cient supplies were stored at all points for Winter
sonsuu ptiOn.
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THE BALTIC OUTWARD BOIrND

PHILADELPHIA, Friday. Dec 19, 1856.
The captain of the steamer Of City of Baltimore
..nnts that he the Collins steamer Baltic at
nscock on the morning Of Thursdsy. the 4th Of Dec.
"A Mimic Head, bound from New York to Liverpool.
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yoN-aRRIyAL OF THE AMERICA

~ HALIFAX, Saturday, Dec. %, 1851 AN
The steamship America, now in her fourteenth day,
"a, no, yet reported herself The weather is clear
ID cold,
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UNITED STATES RECEIvING-SHIP UNION
SUNK BY ICE

PHILADELPHIA, Friday, Dec. 49, 1856
TIE United States Receiving. chip Union, which was
anchored in front of the Navy Yard, Gu, into by
the ice and sunk this morning Her crew and stores
The Union it is supposed will prove totsl loss.
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IL shall be lawful for the several departments OF
City Government and those having charge 81 exp ndne
TO make contracts expenditures authorized oy .ou
Council exceeding the several appropriations
made unes appropriation, sufficient to cover eh excess
sbsl have been made BY the Common Council
SEC. All resolutions authorizing expenditure 70 se
hereafter shall provide for the defrsysg OF the same rom the
general appropriation for the but In case any pec
shall be made object OF expenditure
heads the shall be
forming pant Of the several heads OF account oil the &c
sscI fhe Controller 10 hereby authorized to borrow
time the credit Of the Corporation, IN an'ici
patton is revenues and not TO exceed IN amount ucn
such be necessary to meet expenditures
under the appropriations for the current year.
RsoIred That the Comptroller application TO be- mads
of the OF New York for the passage OF
the accompanying act to enable the Supervisors OF 'nS Guy
and county Of New. York TO raise money by tax -,
Debates and Ameadments.-Mr SWAN moved tue
substitution of the minority report for that OF the majority
The motion carried by vote Of y TO 1! IAN ooo
Mr.. WARSER moved TO strike out the sum oil slVWo
in the appropriation for asssins sidewalks and 'uo''a'
The amendment was opposed by Messrs SwAs,
COOPER .pd others unadyisabe to place
.olslre sspt. in the bands OF inc 5ses vote Of TO 49,
Mr. Dunn moved to strike out so O0O Tor roads anc
avenues substitute s750e0 He did not think 80 "" va
enough. The amendment was carried by vote o' " ~"
Mr GRAY moved to insert the sum of 500, 900 fol
the Central Park
Mr.. TAYLOR did not believe that any more work
would be done for s0oo thsn for $4,000 He favored the
latter sum. 1900.
Mr.. SWAN followed in a powerful array OF reasons
why the proposed should not be made the . o.
~hch is In the minority report lie believed 'ns.
Mayor Wood would apply the money not 70 .ne n.
own ropuy and the discharge Of political debts since
lime over had been expended and be wouia ask
what were the results e h. ss ,be tsgwDr
ment Of noun required pay employees and other lncdeh
tsl expenses Of Central PARK to Dee /, 1856 ,So a,
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SUDDEN DEATH OF A POLITICIAN.

<fIbhNT, IItDs
John Il. Van Elten, lumber dealer, died suddenly
this evening the Troy road, from excitement liz is
run away Mr.. Van Ellen four years ago Represented
Chemupg in the Assembly and Albany County in 1885,
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THE NEGRO TROUBLES IN KENTUCKY.

LOUISVILLE, Friday, Dec. I9, 1856.
The negro preacher Andersos, was examined to-
day, at Carrollton, but nothing was proved against
him. He is still held on charges from Henry and
Trimbe counties.
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CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION.

MANCHESTER, n. Fl, Friday, Dec. Iy, 1906.
The Democrats of the lid Congressional District OIL
This State have nominated the Hon. George w. Morri
son of this city, for Congress.
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FIRE AT MILWAUKEE.

MILWAUKEE, Friday Dec. 10, 1856.
The foundery of Messrs. Lee Sons lin this city was
destroyed by fire last night. Loss 10000. Insured
for $4,000.
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DISASTER ON LAKE ONTARIO.

IOswEGO, Friday, Dec. Iy, 1856.
The schooner Cornelis, from Cleveland to Toronto,
with freestone and corn, driven ashore near To-
ronto In the same gale. The crew were forced into
the rigging, and finally swan ashore. Vessel and
cargo a total loss
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CHICAGO, Friday, Dec. 10, 1856.
The Supreme Court Of Missouri have reversed aud
,emanded the case Of the City OF ST. Louis against
]. II. Alexander, better known as the Ohio and Mis-
sss; OPT Railroad injunction case.
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THE ARABIA OUTWARD BOUND.
H..

The steamship Arabia arrived at her dock here at
noon to-day. She off the harbor last night but was
detained outside by dense fog arising from the water
She sailed hence for Liverpool at D. M, with light
northwest wind and clear weather.
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ARMY MOVEMENTS.

6ssLTIMoRE, Friday, Dec. l9, 1856.
The schooner Andrew ,Masterton has arrived at OK
Point from Florida with Company r., Second Artil
ery.
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An ORDINANCE
~v,,. ,,ysoraIATIoxs ros TIE YEAR 1871
a Id d

80 Coz q ostlty Of RE CITY 81 Hse.
Jhs csssrI cosse~ss 90 orsdt. a. Jotio''
le-k ~, s,oyinr anoun'ss h-.eey Ppf sased
%, Is, psHen: Of claims 'rs' and p. Ia
,e.r frors ara iren5i-S 'f1rso 49, - -
sspssx 81, ISL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-13
CONFkCrIONERY, &c.

rl'HOMAS POTENTINI HAS JUST RE-
l. turned from the North and res pec;fully invites
his patrons and the ladies in general 20 call and
see his extensive ard well selected supply Of
FRENCH CONFECTInNERY Cupfds and
Fancy Ornaments, chiefly intended for w eddings
Receptions and Parties. Also, variety OF De-
licious FRUITS and VEGETABLES, consist
ing Of the following articles
Tomatoes, put up in glass jars; fresh
Tomato Sarces, Catsups and Pickles
Fresh French Peas, Fresh Peaches, Pine Apples,
Strawberries
French Ounces, Prunes, Plumbs
Fresh Blackberries, Raspberries, Cunants and
The above fruits also In Brandies and Syrups.
He has also variety Of French Pickles, Truf-
Hes, Fod, Sardinss, Anchoves and Sauces, and a
superior article OF Jellys, Syrups. and Cordials,
Fruits conserved and juiatation Fruit, Gum and
Cordial Drops, ChOcola e In every style, ujube
Pa te, Raisins and Almonds, 20 boxes Of Italian
Macharoni, u fine article imported expressly for
him
VIII always be had the usual ICE CREAM,
which, as heretofore, cannot be surpassed, w ate
Ice, Blanc Mango, Calves Foot Jelly, and Char.
lofts and, In fact every thing that may be found
in a stful as well ornamental French Confec-
tiOnery.
P.S As to his Fruit and and Pound Cake, we
shall say nothing, single tIial is sufficient proof
Remember POTENTlNI, 2s9 Penna. avenue,
south side, bet. 10th ard lth streets. Oc S-lw