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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16
MEDICAL,

&6O0 REwARD-JEFFRIEs' ANTIDoTE, A spE-
DDUV edc mixture for tho of disorders Ii nakes
speedy without the least restriction Diet drink expo
sure, change In application 70 business The proprietor
challenges single case wbsh the mixture not c,sre under
the forfeiture Of $500 is put up In bottles, with full direc
tons, a. 81 One bottle asts week many cured In
broadway and Fourteenth street. =
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AMU6EMEHTS.

BROADWAY THEATRE-rHR PUBLIC Is INFORMED
u there VIII be
NO PERFORMANCE
ids evening" saturday. consequence OF Tho great prepar
+ RNE, THE HUNTER
which VIII positively be produced greatest gra ndeur
On MONDAY NlGAT. February 49,
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BALTIC, Capt. Comstock. ADRIA TiC, Capt.
1hese ships have been bulk by contract expressly for gov
sroment .eryaes Every care has been TAKEN their
their accommodating sengers nsauaed for ale
gsnce and cofon Price Of passage from York LIVER
Of e1.a slze .asrooms sss5 from Liverpool = New York 90
ship No berth secured until paid for:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

old DR.. coBBrTr rs CONSULTED PRIVATELY AT
~ hs Office, N Niddagh street, nearly opposite Saode
street and doors from Fulton street Brooklyn from A.
N. 10 10 p
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BST CLASS HOUSE TO LET-NEARLY OPPOSITE
stuy veapt park; water closets hot and cold water
akmg uumpeis. &c.. to small family Of the first respec.a-
reat $3.50, which viii 5s taken out In board the
First class references required Address Lennoy, Herald
,e for two days
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nR. LARMONT'S PARIS AND LONDON lTBDYCAL
~ Adyser and Marriage Guide, eleventh edition. $40 pAssa
my Of me sexual organs Of The male and female an their az
qacs their recipes and specifics deb local and
general from excess and ind crooD youth The authors
Paris and London ment from NJ 10 2 p ~ 40
Reade street corner q go Broadway New YEk HIS book
also sold at ~ Broadway. We IArncnt To
aicted-Courcr dcs Flats Uns Zeiuna National
Demcc rat DAY Book, Courier Despatch dc.
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MEDICAL,
M, WARDS UNFORrUNArrs VarEND, AND orHnR

mr. WARDS UNFORrUNATES vRTEND AND OTHER
- unrivalled remedies The certain dseasss
quicker more complete than anything else. The afflicted
who would obtain and speedy cure should come
Immediately 70 me. save hundreds monthly OGca arranSod
30 that patients do not meet Quick eectual and uSing
medical aid rendered Ny unfotupees friend always
twelve hours ohes Canal street door east Of the
vgoratng remedies thoroughly The constitution when
weakened by excuses.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

CALLING DAYS, 9TH AND 10Th OF EACH MONTH.
-Four hours from ocean to ocean, by Panama Railroad.
Fifty pounds Of baggage tree Throughor California Pam
anna Railroad The nited States Ma Steamship Company in
tend 70 dispatch for Aspnwah on Wednesday, February 20 h.
Nor river The we known and tayorte steamship dEoRGE
Law. Captain VIM Herndon, y. Navy Passengers and
mails will te forwarded by Panama Railroad, aud
Panama with the Pacific Nail Steamship Company's magni-
cent steamship John l.. Stephens Captain r. f. Person,
which viii DO in readiness and leave inediasey for San
Francisco. For passage apply 10 l.. w. AYMOND At he
only ocs OF the sompany III West street, Il Warren
Through freight 10 San Francisco be
VERY Low RATES.
to leave Panama by the steamer Oregon March, Apply
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RESTAURANTS.

LNINE ENGLISH MUTTON Will. DE SERVED UP AT
the RAINBOW Hoel, % LDi ~ Beeknan street, ths day
saturday, WI. EDWBLLA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

-OUsE TO LET-WITT CARPETS PIER GLASS G. AS
txiures and window shades throughout The four story
stone house No. II West Twetysxt street, opposite
|nisy chapel has all the modem improvements. Poases
given about the 2Oh April. Rent $1,000. Apply to j. B.
ildervooIt, 81 Water street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LEr-rWO SPLENDfD HOUSES AND STORES IN
FIRST rate buslncss hys8lion Eighth avenue, Nos.
and 4T between Thirty sixth and TN tyseyen,h streets
sixty feet deep. the houses contain fntesn
each, with tine basenens Croton water, &C., &C. VIII
ct at moderate rent to good ten Possession given
aetialcly. Apply to M. CUufsk, IL Chambers street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

oUsE TO LEr-lN BLEECKER STREET, NEAR
Broadway, two story and attic house, with BATH gas
kent$1jO. One thousand collars requjred-for tapestry
pets curtans fixtures, &C., neary Address N. j.
4 5 S54 Post office.
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Fer freight or passage apVly to

EDW,D X: COLLlNS, o. Wall strest.N
BROWN, SHIPLk1 4 co. Liverpool.
STEPHEN KENNARD b CO., n Austin frS4rs, London.
b. q. WAINWRIGHT 4 CO., Paris
The owners Of these ahps will not accountable for gold
silver bullion specie jewery, precious stones metals
efs bills Of lsdg are signed therefor and the value hexeo
therein expressed.
Shippers please take notice that the ships Of this line
carry any goods contraband OF war.
AN letters must pass through the post office; any other will
be returned
NOrcE-The day OF departure of this New York
for 56 viii DO Saturday commencing JAM and every alter
nate Saturdays and from Liverpool Wednesday, commencing
Jan. q and every alternate Wednesday
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

rro LEr-rHE FIRST FLOOR AND IoPrs or STORES
DAT and 249 Water street, between BceSman street snd
slip. Immed iaio possession be- given OF The is
Appiy on the pre5irss-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

DOR CAILFORNIA-GREAT REDUCTION OF FARES
New York and California Steamship Line, under the arec
to1 c. Vanderbilt for the Transit Comp
Nicaragua fifty pounds of baggage an OYER
ten cents pound Day sailing changed 9Th and Gath Of
shorter than asy Shes r;ue The splendid double engine
Inkepagh will leave pier No. North river atthree O'Clock
NJ tor Punts Arenas Monday, Feb Is, connecting with
qua Transit route having but twelve miles Of land transpo
the public the political troubles Nicaragua ceased
and not the slightest interruption tn the transit between the
oceans need be Apprehended For information passage
apply JAMES NJ GROSS, at the only efce Of the line, No
Bowling Green Stamped letters taken ~ 90 cents each
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

FORE AND BASEMENT TO LET OR LEASE, CORNER
et twenty third street and seve 9TH The store
Deep and Is ted with shelving, counters, gas
the basement good either street and
ell finished TO good tenant the rent with he low, AMI
session immediately Stable privilege the OF
ran also be had apply at .3 Eighth avenue, at %
etcn street. HUBBARD g. STONE.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

rOUsE TO LET.-THE NEAT TWO STORY DWELL.
ipg bonse No. 10 White street, second door from Broad
b. suitable for either dwelling for business purposes
Ipy 10 WIN. j. SINCLAIR, 81 Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID IET-THE FOUR STORY DWELLING HOUSE $50
Houston street, hr doors from Broadway Will altered
business purposes des able tenant. ap.
TO the owner, on the premises.
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HOUSES, ROOMS, &C., WANTED.

EH00 PER ANNUM, Will BE GIvEN-FOR PART
GOOO Of well furnished house; must have all the
dern improvements be in good location and above Eighth
street. The advertisers family consists of himself wife,
thcr and brother Any geneel family wko wish to light
their expenses will lind this chance that seldom offers
Best OF references given aud required Those the
pectabniy please address A. b. Merchant Herald office
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LET THE STORE, BASEMENT AND SUB CELLAR
OF premises 2oy Pearl street. door above Beekuan II
been used paper warehouse and being thoroughly
well adapted for any business Possession be hal
my time. For further particulars apply TO HANNA
kljE n Hickman street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LET-A NUMBER OF FIRST CLASS FOUR STORY
houses, Ashland place; Also tho louise 81 Greenwich
nue. rent $500; also the acjonng house. 81 0o9 Also
a& anumber OF Offices in buildings O4 and Broadway.
DIV 70 II. blOOMhE, Is broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

= weekly y = mail nne-Tha and fast going seaxn.
North river, saturday Feb IG At O'Clock r. NJ, prs.
csey For freight apply on board whore al bills Of Lang
Will be slfIed and for passage at the oiee OF SPOF
FORD, Til.ESTON 4 CO.. ~ Broadway Price Of cabin
massage, 49, The splendid steanship Marion, w. Eos
ter commander, VIII succeed, and leave on Wednes-
day 10Th ins The fAvori,e steamer Carolina makes
lar trips to The various landings the 81 Johns river,
Florida. connecting with tho seames from Now York, and
leaving Charleston every Tuesday az o'clock T. NJ Through
gers for Havana, by taking the Nashville, viii c,nres NJ
Charleston with the Y. B. nal steamship Iys,e leaving
The lyh.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

HOUSE WANTED-BY A LADY AND HER TWO
IL daughters; furnished unfurnishcd modern house
with The usual not higher than Twenty seventh
street, the side of the city, the OF which
could be paid In board. Apply 70 j. r. WILLIAMS Il
SON. real estate and general anconeers c66 kghh
and IL Wall street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

CONS FURNIsHEp-MOsT DESIRA ABLE LOCATION;
five minutes walk from City Hail. Two young men, VII
70 room together may be accommodated permanently at
%oh per pavabie monthly, in advance. Night keys
n be furnished. Address Rooms, boz IA Herald oflcs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

sEAM POWER TO LET-A SECOND STORY LOFT
corner on Inlay and Summit streets BROOKLYN 40 ~ "a
Also second story lof at 20 Washington street, n Y,
by 80 feet; steam power with both lofts. Apply 10
j. s. BULGE CO., Is Washington street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ROwERY THEATRE.-PROPRTETOR AND MANAGER
nager Mr.. Gri.hs opsn 81 s; performance % be-
gin precisely Saturday Feb Ii the Of
HRRNE. THE HUNTER
The Demon Horse by the beau Ifu horse Royci
Trained expressly for thu by the celebrated Eque
uian Mr.. w. j. SMITH
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LITTLE PEQUCr HOUSE, THAT WE'LL KNOWN
and favore summer resort with five cottages and furn
belonging the same fine bowling aey, billiard saloon,
and houses good sabng and large garden connecticut
ted mt The mouth of the River Thames the border OF
advantages watering place. It's accommodations
pie for $50 boardcrs. For TERMS &C. apply TO T. NJ LYON,
" Ior don. Conn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

factory BUILDINGS, THREE story BRICK, 2j
by ia eet, high steam chi mney, uno,supei let
ap: also brick building story high altered to
any bnsiress pienty Of light and room apply the
nkes hall block east Of sixth avenue, Forty second
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

THE LIVERPOOL AND PHILADELPHIA STEAMSHIP
Company intend sailing their favorite steamships
CITY OF BALrIMOkE, 2,st1 tons, UapI Robert Isitch
CITY OF WAsliInGfyN, aa0 toms, Capt VIM Wyiie-
CITY OF MANCHESTER 100 tons, Capt p. y. Petie.
Saloon $50 ss5 and $50. according TO state rooms.
limited number third class passengers will be taken
from Phi adclpia and Liverpool and found in provisions.
From Philadeip .$W From Liverpool .SA
Parties wishing bring their friends Obtain
Gates Of passage and dras Liverpool sterling
and upwards Apply 70 JOHN G. DALE, Agent,
II Walnut street, Philadelphia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LET-THE STORE AND BAsEMENT, NO. 3 CANAL,
street. 3 feet wide and 81 feet deco lighted by skyltsht
also, fourth and fifth oo-s lighted front and rear,
sde with without power; lree years. lease. Apply
l.. w. ROWE, ON the premises.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ITO LIT OR LRAsE-THE TWO THREE STORY BRIOk
houses Nos and kast Twenty first street, corner OF
Tifh avenue The building s situated in good part Of Me
the stable at East Twenty first street. with carriage house
five etais. Inquire of c. SCHUMAhN, Office East
Twenty first street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ITO LET. IN BROOK YN- SEVERAL DESIRABLE TWO
story basement and sub cellar brick dwellings, modern
finish, marble manels graes &c on Adelehi street near
Brooklyn City Hail. Possession immediately, only de-
Mrabic tenants. Apply 10 A. kAiNETAUX, l9 Broadway,
New York No. 4,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID IEr-THE ROOMS, IN THE SECOND STORY OF
Clinton Hall, Asor place, suitable for assemblies OF rel
worship other societies; which will
s. two smaller Also, Offices in he third story
|py 10 the JaniIor, the premises to EDMUND COZ
III. ~ Broad street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ITO MECHANlCS-OR YOUNG MEN WISHING TIT
comforts OF home. Good board and comfortable accom-
cations Tor three young at three dollars each per
also, few single three and hall dollars per week
ut 80 Wooster street! door from spring street, and
ren 10 the Broadway and Spring street line stages bath
gratis.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

FORE TO LET-THE LARGE AND SPACIOUS STORE
No. COS Grand street II occupied q dry goods
for several years. for which is we'll adapted, the
pet business. Apply 10 g. sMYfH, l6O Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ID LET-THE TWO STORY ATTIC AND BASEMENT
brick house No. IS Elizabeth street. with gas Croon
&c at present occupied by The owner, perfect
Also The two story stable No. ia Elizabeth street with
rtmcns furnished for family Inquire Of A. H. flaming,
10 uston ct, from to II A. NJ, and tos r NJ.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

ITO LEASE IN BROOKLYN-POR LONG TERM OF
years. on very favorable conditions the property known
the Branch 40 by so feat of Fulton and Furman
streets Apply at u Corandt street \. Y stairs TO
u. FURMAN, Jr., Executor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

|O IET-FOR MECHANICAL AND PUBLIC PrR.
poses, large four story buUaiog Ig Grand street: also
.rgc in tho house adjoining Apply the premises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

D 'LET-wORKsHOPS-T LARGE LOFTS
movement to Broadway, suitable for any manuacurhg
poses Inquire the premises, corner Of Prince aud
shy streets
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

OR, THE FOREST FIESD AND THE DEMON HORSE.
The ARGUsENr-TIME, l529.
about, about!
Search Windsor CASTLE elves. within and ont"
SHAKsPEIE-Merry Wives Of Windsor.
There Ii an old tale goes that Herne the Hunter,
Some time keeper here In Windsor Forest,
Doth oil the wiz ter Time, ct still midnight,
Walk round about an oak with great ragg' d hBua,
And there he blssts the tree.
You have heard OF such spirit, and well know
1he supe rsliious idle headed ED
Received and did deliver TO age,
This a'e Of Herne the Hunter, for q TRUTH -IgID.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

FORE TO LET-A CORNER STORE, IN JOHN
street. Apply 10 II. LAWRENCE, Sc John street. up
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

looms TO LET-wITH POWER IN THE NEW HAVEN
and Harlem freight depot Apply to THOMAS BEN
|1l, corner OF ELM and Franklin streets.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

RIO MANUFACTURERS MACHINIsrs AND OTHERS
L Extensive factory Ae :omnodaons, suitable for party
having large heavy kind Of business for several parties
having business tess extensive Address j. A. Bunting, 80
West thirty sixth street, or NJ Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

DURTON's. CHAMBERS STREET, GREAT Hrr-
~ Tonight, and every evening next week
rIiE GREAT sHAksPIREAS TIsIUMPHi
THE INIMITABLE COMEDY OF THE WINTERS TALE
scenery entirely new, BY Mr. Hiege.
Costumes al new MI keyser
Ieues hlDR OF Mr. b. A. Porry
Hermione, Queen to Leontes. A. Parker
II.
VIE 10 AnuaOnus mrs. Hughes
Inc od oncpneru. Mr. Moore
Auolycus, Rogue and Peder: Burton
The new scenery eonss Of aVesbue scian Palace,
with view ofMoun Etna the Queens Boudoir the Temple Of
the Palace Of Leonss tho Sea Shore during Storm Appear
OF Time surrounded by clouds the Farm Grounds Per-
das Cottage and View in Iohsma tho Palace of the Bohe
milan King the celebrated Statue Scene the scian palace
broadway VARIETIES, NO. AZ BROADWAY
ID Nae Mechanics Hail. between Grand and Broome ss)
H. Wood. lessee and Busness Manager.
ApNissi0N twenty FIVE G sssgH Manager
THIS EVENING,
THE WOOD AND MARSH JUvEnILE COMKDIANA
In their
GRAND OPERATE SPECTACLE,
THE NAIAD QUEEN;
Or, THE NYMPHS or THE RHINE
In which the whole troupe will appear. Doors open nj Oh
O'Clock. Commence ~ Ia O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

A sToNINiING TO ALI.-MADAME MORROW, rIn
n seventh daughter, has natural gift tell past preaer
and future events and all the Of e even tho YER,
thoughts and will speedy marriages. and sow me IKE
OF the intended husbands absent ends and vii
bring together those VINO are separated who win enjoy he
luck call for relief comfort Thousands have ex
pressed their belief that she In the wonderful asroloe
IN the world or that has ever been known though pras
tscs nothing but what s recsncIeabe philosophers Nc
charge II satisfied rs street bstuesn tsnnoo ani
Columbia. Gentlemen NOT admitted.
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NEansEMEVTs RENEWED EVERY DAY.


20 BROADWAY, NEAR NINTH sRREEr-ro LET,
- two large. well lighted the secord or
able for doctor, dentist any Ugh ousnes also three
on the third noor Furnished unfurnshed with al To-,
ern improvements water, bath and gas- Possess
Hel.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

THEATRE TO LET.-HOwARD ArHENEU BOSTON.
Mass by the week. month, for q OF years. Thea
ire now In complete order For terms apply 10 FAIRBANKS
BEARD, Boston.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

10 IET--THE TWO STORY HOUSE NO IA GRAND
street near Clinton occupied n LADIES' shoe store
neatly fitted up good location for any retail busnC az pos
sion given Is OF April. Applyto N, II. Il d. EASTMAN,
Jleayer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-16

A UsTRAIIA INDEPENDENT LINE-rHE Al CLIP.
"A per ship hATHAY VIII have prompt despatch for Sydney
direct having already three cargo engaged
For baggage. or balance Of capacity apply once 10
GOODEVE, ARKkiL a Ei.IIOT rs Pearl street
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A WONnER-rHE GIPsEY GIRI.-THIS RENOWNED
and only true pamist In America, can be consulted with
on al events OF lite At ga Broome street.
ice 90 cents N. B--She inpart by which any
lady or gentleman obtain the affections the opposite
Charge =
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-26
Naval Reform.

We clip tue following ironr the Bat more
AmerIcan of the 26;h ult:
The Naval CoiumiiIee of the S.nate
having conferred fully with the President
aud the Secretary oi the Navy on tie SUP
ject, yesterday, reported 4 bal sn.ch Is De
>i5ned 10 c,irrec' the errors Of the late Ma
val Retiring Board, and preser, e. at slIs.
>-i'Ie tin,e. the benefits OF il, action T..,
bill provides ina; the President shall b. au
tiiof.z II 10 organize IL many Boards of Il
"a ry a may be necessary 10 examine the
professional. mural, mental AMI phy,icIl
qlailiica'ions Of any dropped OF retired fiji
g r mikins aPplIcIi:on ior reSi"rai ion. and.
upon report of the facts. with the opinion
oi the Board thereon, may, at his dlScr.
Iion, restore suc;l off GER To The rank he for
meriy occupied
A many of the dropped officers a. shall
not be Ees-oEed within >ix months. accurd-
M to inc foregoing provision. n iii be allow
ed one years full pay. The present grades
III the active list are authorized To- be ~ IN
creased as 70 replace thosc officers who may
be entitled to be relnslaled by favorable re-
P''t "a '"S DodiuS vi inquiry nut- fdCdH-
cIes subsequently, occurring by death re>ig
nation, or other causes, are net to be filed.
81 that the aggregate of the service ulay be
kept within lis present limits The Prcsi-
dent may restore from the fur!oughed to the
leave pay list. it being also understood that
he uay reStnre from both the said lists te
the active list, whenever it may be necas>a
ry 10 enable him TO repair injustice, when
he is satisfied it has in any Instance, been
dome
Promotions are to proceed on the reserv-
ed as on the active list, wi;hou; increase OF
pay The grade of Admiral is revived.
aud the President is empowered to Confer
it on any officers of eminent merit. but
without increased pay This provision is
designed to meet the case of ComDuaodore
Stewart The bill also creates a scientific
corps of the navy. which is to be presided
over by one captain, who will have assocIa-
ted with him i've commanders. ten lieuten-
ants and FIVE masters. Promotions in this
corps are to take place as ON the active Est,
though Independents OF it. This is INTENDED
to make provision for Lieut.. Maury as cap
tain
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-26
From the Paifade phia Ere,umg Bulsemi
American National Convention


Yesterday, after We had closed our report
e the proceedings of the Convention, sew
o-,l propositions were made as to the man
-.r IN winch the Convention would proceed
Ike, the nominations.
Various propositions we're offered. and
,be f;LIosing by Mr. Ely. of Mass, was
agreed 10:
ReskCed. That an informal vote be ia
Ken aud that each delegate be entitled to
-.r,a hi> cand date
The roll was then called. and when Con-
r.ctieut was named. Mr. Booth rose and
rad protest. the purport of which wa
that the NaIiOpal Convention had refused to
r.,,a for the restitution OF the Missouri Com
rr,nIi-e, and be. therefore, could not go in-
10 the contest for American principles
When Mr. b. had co..cluded, tue secre-
terry proceeded to call The names of mem
b.r. The call OF the roll having bren
,.,upleted. and the result 5tin. anEici pated.
4, number Uf gentlemen requested to be al
Lived 10 change their votes, which privilege
xa, accorded them
In short lime after, the President an
nouncrd the following result Of the
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-26

The BRrTIsu NavY-Whatever nay
have been saiti of the ineficiency Of the
British army and the defects of its syste IN,
the British navy at this time snrpasseS
in strength anything the world has yet
seen 1t carries 5000 seamen. marines
and boys, and is. by the testimony of all
parties. in the highest state of discipline
The British feet at this time is composed
If 458 ships and vessels Of every deuom-
ina,ioa. of which 325 are in cnm,ais,ion.
mounting 6934 guns In addition to this
immense force there will be available d.,-
ring the ensuing summer 40 line of battle
ships and heavy fri-aies, upwards Of 30
corVettes and heavily armed sloopS, and
10 gun and mortar boats. There are
assigned to the Baltic feet, alone, $50
vessels propelled by steam.