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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-19
City Intelligence.

The wEATER.-A heavy storm visited the city yes
terday which continued up to late hour last night It.
very welcome, the city full Of dust and it ID
to be hoped that this visitation will rid of for
time but have excellent effect the young
potatoes and corn, to in, and indeed upon ala
vegetation Let pour have had dry weather enough.
MnnARY.-The Ninth Regiment paraded to Hamilton
square Tuesday for drill and parade commanded by
Col Pkm. The rank and file turned out in full force,
paraded on Tuesday
ALARM OF FRE.-Thc alarm of fire for the Eighth dis
trict last evening about O'clock caused by smoke
issuing from the building No 81 Dcy street, occu
pied by Nelson Wells Co., dealers in fish, II appears
that Mr. Wells is III the habit OF Knocking Ash in the sOre
and closing the store last night they make up fra
for that purpose leaving the smoke find its way out at4
the scutlc. The weather being stormy, the smoke
beat down and forced its way cut at the front windows.
Boy DRowSEp.-Baldwin Robinson, aged IL years. was
drowned the Bridge street ferry Tuesday, the
logs lying in the water. His body could not be,
found He had ON brown pantaoons and white Shirt.
anu resided al No. IL Charles street.
Wednesday morning fire broke out in the manu-
factory Of James Cartwright No IA West Twelfth street,
between Ninth and Tenth avenues The fircmen were
romptly on the spot and cxtingushcd the fire. At
he time the fire broke the at work in the fac
tory. The fire was caused by the boiling over OF some
composition for roofing, with which Mr. Conkwfght was
trying experiments. The loss to the building Will amount
about $500, and TO stock about $50. No Insurance.
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Our Venezuelan Correspondence.

CARACAS Venezuela, May q, 1856.
Dissolution Of Congress-The Country Placed al The Entire
Control Of The Presiden-DreGdfl Racages Of the Che
lerd dc.
The Congress dissolved on the 9Th nst after the.
passage Of increasing the number Of provinces from.
sixteen to twenty declaring the functions Of all the.
old Governors end and authorizing the President
appoint for the twenty provinces. All men,
bers of Congress- either of the House Senate whether
their time had expired not, also to their
functions that entire Congress may be elected
in August 1t is understood that the President is to de-
sinate the members who 10 be elected through the
newly appointed Governors and OF course citizen will
presume TO vote for any member who is not thus nomi-
mated.
The President has not been declared Dictator" as.
contemplated, but the Congress will be under
his immediate control and will act precisely he do
sires, thus relieving him from any responsibility to the
people Who say after this that his Excccncy Gene
raj Jose Tadeo Honagas is not wise man2 We shall see
what another year will bring forth
The cholera has returned to Caracas with all its dreful
consequences The troops have been almost nihated.
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New York State Temperance Convention.

ALBANY Juuc 10, 1000
The semi-annual meeting Of the State Temperance So
ciey convened in this city to-day An address read.
by Nr. +. c. Deavan, President of the Society. On
ton Of Amasa Mccoy, committee Of nine appointed
to report business for the Convention During the alb.
sencc Of the committee Mr. Thompson Of Massachusetts,,
addressed the Convention Letters in furtherance Of tho
objects Of the Convention read from the State Tenn
perance Society of New Hampshire from Mr. BARTLETT OF
Poughkeepse, and joy, OF Tompkins The Convention
then took q recess till O'Clock
On rc-asscmblng, the Business Committee reported in
part through their chairman Amasa Mccoy The frstre
solution deares that 900 liquor bars closed by tho
law when the society last met but that the decision Of
the Court OF Appeals had caused sudden and fearful in
crease Of drunkenness.
The second resolution declares that the law whil0
in doubt effected much it would have achieved vast
rcss, il sustained and that the history Of prohibition
in New York alone proves the experiment successful.
The third resolution commends the opinions OF tho
three Judges who sustained the law.
The fourth resolution declares that majority OF the
PEOPLE would be glad the majority Of the court would
resign.
The fifth resolution refers the fact that the Court OF
Appeals oyerucd bilious imported liquor doctrine una
i,mousy.
The sixth resolution the fact that the opinions
Of Daniel Lord and other lawyers against any and every
prchbtoIy law UNCONSTITUTIONAL also unanimous.
~ overruled.
The resolutions discussed till P. NJ, when re-
taken till l. to hear address from DR.. Tying.
At O'Clock DR.. Tying not present, but Dr. Marsh,
Of New York, spoke in place OF him.
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THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
House Of Representatives.

House Of Representatives..
WASHINGTON, June 18, 1885,
CAPITOL ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Nr. HARRISON introduced a resolution requesting the
President to inform the House what measures, II
any have been taken under the act Of Congress APP
propriatng twenty five thousand dollars to procure from
Hiram Powers, the sculptor, work Of art to
ment the Capitol extension. Adopted
SOMETHING ABOUT GOVERNOR REEDER.
Mr. GROW, (nigger worshppcr Pa said that for some
days past there had appeared in the public prints what
purpors to be letter from Governor Recder him. In
justice to Mr. Recder and to vindicate himself from i'm
putation of gross breach Of confidence in publishing
q private communication, he declared that letter
had been received by him from Mr. Reeder any sub
ect whatever He made this explanation that the forgery
may be known to the public
Mr.. PHELPS (dem) of No. said the letter TO which the
gentleman just referred addressed Mr. Grove OF
Kansas purportng TO have been written from this city
by Mr. Reeder, and in which aluson is made to the Wy
andott feat
Mr. GROW replied that his object merely to clear
himself from any connection with the letter.
REPORT SUMNER
Mr. CAMPBE (nigger worshpper) Of Ohio gave notice.
that he would, Monday, endeavor to take up the
report of the Select Committee the Sumner assault
Adjourned,
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SINGULAR DOCUMENT COMING OUT.-We CHI
the following ominous warning from the column
ri tho louisville J0urnQl;-


G.. far "a Mr. Buchanans conduct towards Henry Clay
Is concerned his record is most accufscd one. As
vc can lay our hands upon the document want,
ehnll make this abundantly manifest. Henry Clay Is
dcad. but he not die without leaving in his hand
writing the most damning testimony against James Blu
chanan In mercy he spared Mr. b. for nearly quarter
NJ q century; but the close Of his lustrous life he
deemed an exposition OF Mr Buchanans conduct in the
Congressional election Of President in 1875 due " his
nme with posterty-and he made il.
Very likely there is something in this. The
late published private correspondence Of Mr..
Clay revealed to us some very curious secrets
concerning the nomination of Gen. Taylor in
ls4s. showing that although Mr.. Clay kept quiet
during the canvass, he still jotted down his
wrongs and his treacherous friends for the benefit
of history. In this view, it is highly probable
that the whole history and mystery of the charge
Of bargain and corruption" against Mr. Clay in
the House election of j. Q. Adams as President
was hunted up by Mr.. Clay and put upon record
for future use Very well. Let us have the
letter. Let us see what 1t is. The fire will begin
80 eiaekie presently.
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Interesting from Wilmington.

Interesting from Washington.
GEN. 0ADeDEN At THE WHITE HOUsE-D0UBTs con-
CERNING THE REPORTED TREATY WITH MEXICO
THE SPANISH DEMONSTRATIONS UPUN VERA CRuz--
NEWS FROM KAN6As-BUCHANAN RATIFICATION
MEETING, ETC.;
WASHINGTON, juno lS, 1855.
Gen. Gadsden called the President to-day and had q
long interview with him. He has said nothing about tho
commercial treaty with Mexico, Of which mentioa
has been made; and further Mr.. Marcy told gentleman
today that he not that any such treaty had
been made.
The administration good deal exercised at the po
sion OF things in Mexico just The attitude Of tho
Spanish feet At Vera Cruz and the position Of and
Englandto the language ETA distinguished function.
airy Of govsrnment-s exceedingly menacing; and he
stated further that government sit quietly BY
and permit this interference.
despatch received here to-day from Kansas, By
the President stating that Col Sumner has large force
the field and driving out the hostile INVADERS and
that quiet would soon be restored.
There was immense gathering in front of the City
Hall night to ray he nominations Of Buchanan and
Breckenridge. Many ladies present. Mcssrs.
Quitman and Weller alluded with marked acceptance, 70
territorial expansion and Mr.. Florence of Pennsylvania,
and others addressed the assembage. The greatest
husiasm manifested Bon6res were lighted rockets
set of, and cannon fired.
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TED LATEST n = " 3
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHS.
The Latest from Philadelphia.
INDIGNATION OF TINE KNOW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
IN THE SELECTION OF A CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRE-
SIUENT. ETC.


IN THE SELECTION OF CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRE-
sIDENT, ETC.
PHILADELPHIA, June Is, 1856.
Mr.. Gddings made terrible blunder this afternoon in
getting the communication from the North Americans
laid on the table, Thurlow Weed and others crowded
round him, and made him take the back track. The
North Americans were ferociously indignant and said,
though the Phtnes might have put out their eyes, they
would, like Samson, pull the temple about their ears.
Mr. Cleveland OF Mass, and others told the Convention
very plainly that they would lose every New England
vote. Senator Wilson has been trying to smooth the
matter over with the North Americans but some Of them
say is too late, and that they were nsuted beyond
apology.
The nomination Of Fremont creates great excite
mcnt but Mr. Buchanans friends are little afraid Of it.
They take heart Of grace from the North Americans.
King Caucus is hard at work for the Evce Presidency
Senator Wilson has been requested by several delega
tons allow his to be used in Convention, but he
positively declines The feeling seems to run in favor Of
some old conservative wing, like William L. Dayton, or
A. c. NJ Pennington of New Jersey. In the best inform
ed quarters is thought Dayton will be the With
Young america and democracy at the head Of the ticket
they want conservatism and whiggism at the tail
Others desire TO conciliac Pennsylvania by giving her
Johnston but a good many ennsylvanians say he
not carry his own State.
AT the instant the result of the baottng in Convention
declared an American flag, bearing Frcmonts namc
raised from the platform, and the broad pcnant in
scrbed "John c. Fremont for President" was drawn
across the platform front Of the Speakers desk reach
ing from end TO end of the hail.
Banners also displayed from the windows to mott
fy outsiders and the shouts within the hall caught
up and echoed by the crowd in the streets.
Outside the hall the enthusiasm appeared to be equally as
great had been inside, and it would have been diff
cult find where the former opposition could have
FROM Groups gathered in the streets and endorsed the
action Of the Conception unreservedly The hcadquar-
tors of the Fremont gstiona Club of New York was i'm
mediacly after the Az ancement Of Mr. Frcmonts
nation the scene OF great hustle and excitement and
flags were literally distributed, bearing the name Of
Fremont.
This evening crowded meeting was held at National
Hail. at which David Wilmot and others addressed the
citizens.
The North Americans are holding meeting at the
Franklin House. and several speeches made. They
insist upon hay ing Johnston for Vice President, and
apology for the manner in which their communication
was treated by the Convention.
The committee appointed by the New YorklConvention
OF which George law was the chairman, confer with
the Convention, in session with the committee
to which the communication referred this afternoon.
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Important from MexicO-Thc Threatened
War with Spain.


The arrival of the steamer Texas at New Or
leans puts us in possession of advices from Mexico
10 June the 9Th, one week later than those pre-
viously received. Their contents are important
as Indicating the movements Of Spain, and policy
of France in connection with them. The Mexican
government refuses to receive the Spanish Minis
ter or to entertain his proposition in regard to
the Spanish claims until the feet is withdrawn.
1t has two objects to attain by this passive atti-
tude. In the first place it throws the onus of ac-
ton on the Spanish government; in the next, it
gains time for the payment Of the money, if pay
it must.
We publish in another column curious arti-
Gle from the Trait d Union, the French organ in
Mexico, emanating without doubt from the
French legation in that city, and therefore to
be regarded as semi-oficial. Taken in connec-
ton with the recent movements Of Count Sar-
tges and the views enunciated by the Paris jour
mails, this article appears to us pregnant with
menace. In the face Of these movements war
with Spain would be popular in Mexico. Our
private advices inform US that an alliance with
the United States is very generally talked of
there. The hatred Of the half breed population
of Mexico to the Spaniards is well known, and
they would no doubt be glad to call in our aid to
repel the naughty demands Of their old oppressors,
especially since they are made at time when a
patriotic government is endeavoring to relieve
the country from its embarrassments and raise it
from the depth of degradation in which it has been
plunged by the infamous rule of their prede-
cesOrs
The project Of Spain making war on Mexico
for the payment Of Spanish claims appears
to have created as much establishment in
England as in this country. 1t seems such
an out Of the way policy for country like
Spain to adopt in face of the attitude of the
United States toward Cuba. But the chances
are that the movement did not originate here,
but in the Spanish peninsula. 1t is probably
some feint or other-a preparatory movement of
some kind to get the Spanish troops out of the
country in order to prepare for coup d, tat or
new revolution Queen Christina has been living
lately at Malmaison, Paris, on terms of great
| intimacy with the Empress of the French the
Jerome Bonapartss and the Murats, all invete-
rate plotters: no one knows what schemes they
may not have Matched between them, and with
| the aid Of Girardin of the Presse
1t would be curious thing if, after all, the
| real solution of the Cuban difficulty were by a
declaration of war by Spain against Mexico-an
appeal by Mexico to the American people for de
| fence-the victorious march of ten thousand Ame.
rcans (they could be raised easily enough and
paid out of the church revenues) through Mexico
the defeat of the Spaniards and the capture Of
| Cuba by the Americans under the Mexican flag
| by way of punishment. But things stranger have
| happened.
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The Turf.
FASHION COURSE, L., I.-SECOND DAY.


Should the weather prove propiious 1--WE may look for
two great contests to-day The FIRST race will be between
Nicholas J. and Priorcss, mile heats. The second race
will be between Pryor and Floride, four mile heats.
should the condition Of the admit of fast time this
may be one OF the quickest races run. Pryor is
noted as having beaten Iecomtc at New Orleans and
Foridc as the winner nj Baltimore. Augusta IL also
entered for this race but is not positively known that
u1,a
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ArrRAy AND MURDER IN C1Nc,ss.r,-oxu

MAN KILLED AND ANOTHER FATALLY WouyDED-An ARRAY
occurred about halpast eleven O'Clock last night at the
General Scott coffee house, on Water street. west Of Main,
during which man named Thomas Mckee drew u knife
and stabbed one Potter McCabc twice in the abdomen kill
ing him almost instantly. lie then attacked another man
named Thomas GoldnP cutting him two three times
his body, and inictng wounds Of such character
that II IL thought TO be impossible for him to Nc
street Walnut where he arrested and taken to
the Pearl street STATEN bouse-Cincinnai Cnnsrcial
June ~.
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THE NEW YORK HERALD-CALIF0RNIA EDITION.
The United States steamship George Law, Captain Hern-
aen viii leave this port tomorrow afternoon, at two
o'clock, for Aspinwall.
The mails for California and other parts OF the Pacific
win close at one O'Clock.
HE NEW York WEEKLY HERAID-California edition
containing the latest intelligence from all parts of the
verdi will be published at eleven O'Clock in the morning
Single copies wrappers, ready for mailing, sixpence
Agents wiz please send in their orders carly pos
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all possible despatch. It is reported that the Esk
81, screw has had her destination (South America)
changed to Halifax"
The House Of Representatives was in session yes
terday, but no business Of importance was transact
ed. The Senate did not meet.
Wall street was in Q state of great excitement yes
terday, growing out Of an assault with cowhide
committed by Benjamin Wood, brother to Mayor
Wood, on John s. Bradford. q broker. There was
but little injury done either party, as will be seen by
the account given elsewhere. An anonymous news
paper article, which Wood supposed reflected upon
him, was the sause Of the difficulty.
The Emigration Commissioners met yesterday
and transacted considerable routine business The
affairs of the commission are improving rapidly,
owing to the increased emigration. During the past
week 4,963 persons landed at this port, making
473l6 SO far this year, about 10000 less, however,
than to the same period last year. The overdraft in
bank has been reduced to So, 1898 81.
The schooner Julia M. Hallock arrived at quaran-
teen yesterday from Port Prince, having the cap
tain, mate and one passenger sick on board with
yellow fever. One of the crew died of the same dis
ease on the passage.
There was decreased supply Of beef cattle in
market yesterday, and prices advanced u cents per
pound, the average being lO4c. lie. The gus
ty Of the stock, however, was pronounced superior
to that offered last week. Previous rates for sheep
and lambs were well sustained. Calves were in re.
quest at cents per pound, according to quality
In the Philadelphia market yesterday beef cattle
were quite active, prices ranging from % to l0l
cents per pound. Sales reached 1924 head. Sheep
and lambs were in good supply, and sold at s. q IS
per head for the former and 50 SO 81 per head for
the latter.
The sales of cotton yesterday were confined to
about 500 600 bales, closing without change in
prices Holders, notwithstanding tho Americas
news, continued firm in their views, while pur-
chasers were disposed to pause, and wait the re-
ceipt of private letters by the steamer. Flour was
irmer, with more doing, and common to good grades
advanced to 10 cents per barrel. Prime wheat
was scarce and firm. Common to medium and fair
qualities sold freely without change of importance
in prices. Corn was quiet sales confined
to inferior to good sound Western mixed, at
44c. 45c Prime yellow and white were quite firm,
with little or none offering. Pork was frmer,
with sales of mess at $40 Is. Lard was firm at lie.
llsc. Short and long middles Of bacon were sold
at lOtc lO4c Sugars were less active, but prices
continued firm, with sales of 800 900 hhds. Cuba
at fun prices. Moasses was firm, with sales of New
Orleans at Sc, and Porto Rico at 45c. Coffee was
quiet Freights were firm To Liverpool about
$4,000 bushels of grain were engaged at Cd. q ID,
in bulk and bags, and -four at Is. Sd. %. 44d.
Is Cd. To London -four was at g. Cd. a Is. l0ld.
asked, and wheat at Cd. q 93d., in bags.
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Coton-sales to-day 470o bales at an advance since
Friday Of ssc. q &c Mddhng alr y quote1 ~ nc.
OswEGO June Is 1856
Wheat is good demand sales day 10000 bushels,
nj 81 Is for white Indiana 81 % iof Cocago spring. and
n.t night 1g 900 bushels aloat at IS &c. Rye20 600
bushels Canadian, at Toc. Freights 6rmer-Whcat
Iaic and corn 11c 10 New York lake imports
a. 600 bushels wheat and 900 corn exports so 900
bbss -four 20 900 bushels wheat 81 900 and $4,000
hc.
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WANTED, FoRTHwTH-A good, graphic, COM
pact and complete history of the birth, growth, ex
pansion decline, collapse death and burial of the
late great Know Nothing party, for the use Of
all the political blockheads OF the day during
this Presidential contest. Sealed proposals, we
dare say will be received by the X. N. organ of
Wall srtct.
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Fatal Railroad Accident.

HARTFORD, June Is, 1855.
David Driscol, Of this city, in jumping from the South
express train entered the city last evening"
caught under the wheels and fatally injured He leaves
wife and family He lived hour after the accident
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Boston, June, Is, 1856.
The royal mail steamship Niagara sailed at noon TO-
day with 1913 passengers for Liverpool and q for Halifax
She took out nearly a million dollars in specie
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BOsTON, june IS, T55b.
One hundred guns fired here this evening the
announcement Of Col Frcmonts nomination for the Pre-
sidcncy The Young Mems Republican Club brilliantly
illuminated their Headquarters.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1856-11-21
RIVER NEWS.

Reported by "A. II. HARRISON.
The river for the last "a hours has been suscap.
table of very slow decline, with &c inches large
on Harpeth Shoals Reports from above, if relia-
BILE, give intelligence Of rains sufficient to produce
an upward tendency of the river in a few days
Weather cloudy, indicating an early fall of rain
For Psducah an Csiro-The U S. Mail Packet
Aida, between this point and above, departs with
prompt dispatch this morning at u o'clock. Pas.
sengers desiring conveyance to either of these
points, will find the Aida speedy and comiorta-
ble boat. Her accommodations are superior, and
che is well commanded. ..
Arrived-Steamer Umpire from Hsrtsyille, ard
Sligo from PaducAh.
Depsrted-Commerce for Paducah and Cairo
The Sligo lande at our wharf with cargo OF
COIL No doubt consumers Of the article will
speedily. supply their demands.
Due on Saturday next, steamer Rock City from
Louisville.
The Princess il expected daily from the mouth.
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PRoFIrs OF GRAPEs.-In the neighborhood of
Cincinnati there are more than two thousand acres
in grapes. The profits per acre average, taking
one year with another, about $500 per acre. Much
Of course, depends on management The cost of
planting ranges from 500 to $500 per acre. The
expense, with ordinary land, need not exceed $3.50
per acre. When trencIing machines come into
use on lands clear Of stones the cost of planting
will be materially reduced. Better profits are
made on grapes sold in the market than on those
used for wiOes.-PttSbarg Despatch.