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[ From the Neir YnrL. Times 1


ANOTHER MORTARA CAsE-A remarkable cor
respondence has just passed between the French
Consul at New Orleans and the President of the
Jewish Asylum in that city, a subject which
presents striking contrast with the atrocities of
the Mortara case. The Consul, NJ. Meian, states to
Mr.. Simpson that he has received orders from the
French Government to use his influence, and even
to take legal steps if necessary for the purpose of
restoring to Jewish custody a Hebrew orphan child
called Alice Levy, ga child Of French Jewish pa
rentage, who had been delivered to charitable
lady of New Orleans, for the purpose OF being edu-
Gated in the Catholic religion contrary to the last
disposition of her mother, who had expressed the
desire that the child should be educated in the Jew
ish faith" 1t appears that the grandmother of the
CIR! had memoriazed the French Minister for
Foreign Affairs on the subject, stating that the de-
livery of the child to the Jewish ASYLUM had been
demanded and refused Count Mejan, in obedience
to his instructions, Immediately applied himself to
an investigation of the facts, when he found that
in the interim, the girl Alice had been surrendered
to the authorities of the Jewish Orphan Institution
He nevertheless, writes to Mr. Simpson, the Presi-
dent of the Asylum, to obtain his assurance that
such surrender had in fact been made.
The latter, in his reply to the Consul, acknOwl-
edges custody of the child and furnishes particu-
lars of the case, which resembles in some respects,
that of MOrtara's boy:
''Mrs. Levy, the mother of said child, died in the
early part of September last During her sickness
she was attended by Israelites, and on her demise
she was buried with the Jewish rites in a Jewish
cemetery. Prior to her death she expressed a de-
teen months old, placed in the Jewish Widows and
Orphans Home The nurse having charge of said
child pleaded that she was much attached to it, and
asked permission to keep it about a week longer
when she would deliver it to the custody o f the
Home. She, however, did not keep her promise
and her residence being unknown, some time elapsed
before the whereabouts of the child could be dis
covered.
1t then appeared that the nurse had meanwhile
applied to Mrs. Capdeville and represented to This
lady that the said orphan had been abandoned and
was without protection. Mrs. Capdeville there unon
made suitable provisions for the maintenance of the
child, aud had it baptized in the Catholic reoion n
is conceded that this estimable lady acted from
purely charitable motives and, what appeared to
her, sense OF duty; for, although she refused to
give up the child when first demanded by the Chair
man of our Committee on Application and Relief
yet when called upon by the undersigned to surren,
der said orphan to its Legitimate guardians, she
complied with tie demand and regretted the circum-
stances that had placed her in so unpleasant an
attitude.
The said orphan has been inmate of our Insti
tuition since the 2sth Of December last. In common
with other Jewish orphans it will enjoy the benefits
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AUsTRIA's FINANCIAL TRoUBLEs.-T Paris co

AUsTRIAs FINANCIAL TRoUBLEs.-The Paris cor
respondent of the New York Journal of Commerce
writes:
$50 desperate is the state of the Austrian finances
that the Government is said to have seized upon
the metallic reserve of the Bank of Vienna. A
forced loan is also supposed to be in contemplation
to the great alarm of the wealhier portion of the
community. Even the army is reported to be show
ing dangerous symptoms of dissatisfaction, arising
from long arrears of pay 1t scarcely possible
that Austri a can maintain much longer her pre-.
sent position; she must speedily come to resolu-
tion either to fight or yield. England and Prussia
are both thought to lean to the Austrian side of the
question, and to support the proposal of gener-
al disarmament, and the language of Lord Cow
ley, at Paris, favors this view Russia seems for
the present to hold back the decision of France is
the all-important point in this matter. Austria
pretends that she "wishes to compel all the Powers
to give pledge of the sincerity of their peaceful
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TEOTEST

On Wednesday night Coroner Battee was sum-
moned to hold an inquest over the body of negro
man named James Jones, residing on Hughes street
between Light and William streets, who was
drowned BY falling into the water from a vessel
lying at the wharf of Ellicotts Iron Furnace Fede-
raj Hill. 1t was in evidence at the inquest that the
deceased was drunk and accidentally fell overheard
The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the
above facts. Jones was unmarried man, aged
about 30 years.
Coroner Nelson yesterday morning held an in
quest over the body of coored man named Henry
Smith, who died suddenly on Wednesday afternoon,
at warehouse on Dugan's wharf, where he was at
work. The jury after hearing the testimony, rem
dered verdict of death from disease of the heart
The deceased was ffty-four years of age, and was
married. 9
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Mexican Affairs

WASHINGTON, May 4.-The New Orleans Plea
gune, of Friday last, information received from
Vera Cruz, says that Mr.. McLane had when the
last steamer left, about abandoned the idea of going
up to the table lands for the present. and this both
because of the distracted state of the country and
the desire to be near the government with which
he is in official communication. He desired, there
FORE to go on board of ships of war at Sac
rihcios, probably the Savannah, till her relief by
the Saratoga. He proposed, or had proposed, in
what manner is not stated, to put himself in com
munication with the leaders of the opposing party,
for the purpose of protecting the lives and property
OF American citizens, and, in the name of humani-
ty, staying this unnatural war, at least softenng
down some of its more formidable features.
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Especial Despatch. ]

nt CTUps ut tft w tsts
CINCINNATI, May 5.-The weather here is very
fine, and the crops never promised more abundant
yield. More corn has been planted since Monday
than ever beforekno The wheat prospect could
not be more fattering, and the may be said OF
the fruit crop
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POLICE JNTELIJGFNrE

Yesterday morning about 5 O'Clock officers
McGee and Love arrested three boys named Wm
Fay, John Morris and Francis Euwight on the
charge of stealing sundry articles from various
vessels lying at the wharves. 1t appeared that the
attention of officer McGee had heen called to Junk
shop at the foot of McElderry's wharf, kept by
man named John Dbbs, which was entered and
searched, and the arrest of the parties there made
The officers found in the shop some bags of corn,
several sails of vessels and a quantity of rope and
rigging. Most of the articles were identified by
Captains OF different vessels, which had recently
been robbed, and who had heard of the arrest
The parties had hearing before Justice McAllister.
and were committed to Jail in default of $500 secu-
rity to answer the charge before Court. The man
Dibbs was also arrested, the charge of receiving
the goods, knowing them to have been stolen. and
committed in default of 81 900 security.
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A Navy Yard Clerk Ahscnnaea

BosroN, May Al. A. Bartlett, formerly law
yer of New York. but for three years past the con-
fdential clerk of Commodore Stringham, at the
Charlestown Navy Yard, has absconded He is
charged with cheating numerous tradesmen by
using the Commodore's name
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Especial Despatch. I
HenvU Enrueru

CINCINNATI, May 5.-A young man in the employ
of the Hamilton and Dayton Railroad Company, of
highly respectable connections, committed forge
ry upon the Lafayette Banking Company for 81 900,
on Saturday last. He obtained the money and left
in company with girl and was heard of to-day in
western city. 1t is supposed his friends will en-
deavor to compromise the matter and save him
from the consequences of his crime
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NUVEJfPN7iV

HOLIDAY STREET THEATRE.-Three pieces to
night. The Wrecker's Daughter, with Mrs. Farren
as Narian and Mr.. Studley as Black Norris After
| which A Deuilish Good Joke; Miss Farren in four
characters. To conclude with An Object of Interest,
with Miss Farren as Fanny GrtJbles.
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BOSTON, May 1.-THE Printers Convention have
selected Nashville for holding the next Convention
and have recommended The Neto York Printer as
the organ of the craft. resolution has also
been adopted recommending the subordinate
Unions to consider the feasibility of abolishing
Sunday labor.
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ENGINEER CONVICTED OF MANsLAuGHrER.-We
have already announced the conviction of Daniel
Davis, engineer o. the steamer Ocean Spray, on an
indictment for manslaughter, growing out of the
destruction Of that vessel by fire. whereby some ten
lives were lost. The case came on for trial this
week before the United States Circuit Court, and
was patiently heard, and the accused ably defend
ed. The jury found him guilty leaving the court
to fix the punishment. This is the first conviction
ever had under the law of Congress providing for
the protection of life and property on board OF
steamboats,, and the example, it is hoped, will not
be lost on those who have charge of our steam
vessels.
The case of the engineer on board the Col. Cros-
man, under similar indictment fol manslaughter,
IS now on trial in the same Court
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Especial Despatch. /
The Railroad War.

CINCINNATI, May 5.-The amongst the four
great rival lines between the East and the West
becoming more desperate, but the Southern lines
have the best of the fight so far. Fourth class
ireights arenow reduced to 20 cents to Baltimore
and 25 cents to Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-Ex-Judge Vondersmith
convicted of forgery, has been sentenced to twenty
years imprisonment and to pay fine of So 0OO anc
make restitution to the government of $50, ,00O
The miserable man is now tifty-six years of age.
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The North American announces the death of DR.
Henry Bond, at his residence in Philadelphia He
was successful physician for forty years, but was
best known out of that city as the most successful
and thorough OF American prosecutors of gencal-
ogical history. He was the author of an interest
ing and valuable work on the personal history of
New England families
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James B. Cochran, New York merchant, died
suddenly at Sing Sing on Monday He attended
TO his business during the day and returned home
in his usual good health. Feeling unwell he sent
for physician, and retired to his room. The phv-
sican arrived in a short time, but Mr. Cochran had
expired.
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Special Despatch.
Great Freshet I'm the Observation-Disclosures mense
Destruction of Property
New ORLEANS, May 4.-Immense devastation has
been done in the lower part of the Mississippi Val
ley by the recent freshets. Plantations have been
inundated and the crops destroyed. The loss is es
timated at millions and will greatly diminish the
estimate OF the next cotton and sugar crops. The
water at last accounts were not falling, and the
Upper Mississippi was still rising The fertile tract
severely.
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The faculty of the medical department of Penn
sylvania College have retired from the management
OF its affairs, and rendered their unconditional re-
sgnations to the parent institution at Gettysburg
and the faculty of the Philadelphia College of Med
lclne have been slected to fill the vacancies.
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The Boston Traveller has intelligence that the
Crawford House, at the White Mountain Notch,
was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The stables,
ice-house and out-buildings were saved. The
furniture was mostly lost. Insurance on the
house, $4,000; furniture, $4,000. The house
was owned by Eastman, Hall Co., and will be
rrhut- -
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The number of American travellers on the Nile
this year is much smaller than usual. Gov. Sey-
mour, of Connecticut, ex-Minister to Russia, was
at Cairo March %. DR.. Abbott, proprietor of the
collection of Egyptian antiquities in New York,
was dangerously i'll at Alexandria,
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At the National Typographical Convention in
Boston, long debate arose upon a resolution OF,
fered, yesterday, to remove the head of Franklin
from the travelling card, the of the resolu-
tion having charged the great printer with "rat-
ting" The resolution was rejected, q to 2.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-06

Several hundred barrels of unsound Flour have
been purchased in the New York market within a
few days, at price not exceeding $3.50 per barrel,
which are to be used in dstilling for the manufac
ture of whiskey, an article, the Importance ofwhch
commercially few but those directly interested will
understand d Eng.
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The will of the late John Hancock is to be con
tested by some of the relatives who were cut off
with shilling; and unless all the parties will Join
in release negotiations for the purchase of the
Hancock House must await the conclusion of the
suit
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-06

Charles Temple, about eleven years old, few
upon piece of lumber, cutting his nose and fore.
head quite severely. He arose, however, and bath
ed his face, went home, when, having complained
OF pain in his eyes, and his inability to see clear
~ 1t was discovered that both his optics were bad
ly crossed, so much so that the retipa received
double impression of every object. Several physi-
cians who have examined the lads eyes since, have
been unable to do anything for them, but think
they may IN after years regain their natural posi-
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

Especial Despatch
CINCINNATI, May 5.-Flour has declined 5G2lo cts
per bb for last quotations Bacon held firmly at cts
Tor Sides and cts for Shoulders Eastern Exchange firm
at y ak per cent premium.
NEW YORK, May 5.-Cotton closed quet-sales unim-
portant Flour frm-saes of Is 600 bbs Ohio Sc sOd
81 Southern S6.35@6S0 Wheat is rm-sales of "a 600
bushels; Western white 160 cts. Corn is rm-sales of
$1,000 bushels mixed SS cts. yellow 90G92 Pork is
steady-Mess Sl6 25Q9l6374. Lard is dull at lG1l
cts Whiskey closed firm at 26k @l27 Sugar is firm
Moses is steady at IS Spirits Turpentine steady
Rosin irm-strained 170d1.76. Rice closed buoyant-
sales Of 500 tierces at hG4k cts advance cent
PHILADELPHIA, May 5.-Flour is firm; Superfne Sc so
Wheat generally closed with advancing tendency red
6oa65 cts, white 7OasO Corn frm sales of g. 500
bushels yellow SO cts Whskey is steady; Ohio 27 cts
MOBILE May 3-Cotton unchanged; sales of 800 bales
today sales of three days 200 bales; receipts
Freight on cotton to Liverpool I'D.
NEW ORLEANS, May 4.-Cotop-sales to- day 900 bales
at l2c for middling Floor has advancing tendency:
sales at So % per Dbl Freight cotton Liverpool
MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 4.--Cotton statement-stock in
port on the st of September last 1872 bales ship
mens from September lst to May 1st 37s 900 bales
receipts same tme 2 0Ol bales Stock on hand at pre-
ont ha1aS
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Mr.. Black, United States Consul at the city of
Mexico, whO according to report, has been ordered
to leave the country, by Gen. Miramon, has acted
as consul in that city for than twenty wears.
He is now old man, and very intirm.
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The MfSsissinni River

NEw ORLEANS, May 4.-The river continues to
rise, and the water is four inches higher than
at any former period As the upper streams are
also rising, an overflow is regarded as almost GER
fair
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The proceedings instituted in New Orleans
against NJ. Mejan, the French Consul, for harbor.
ing runaway colored sailor, have been aban
doned.
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LOUISVILLE, May 4.-Before the American Medi-
cal Convention to-day, four essays, competing for
the annual prize, were submitted and were all re.
jected.
paper read by DR.. Joseph Jones, of Au-
gusta, Ca, on the chemical analysis of the fluids
and secretons of the body in of maarous dis
eases. 1t was proposed to refer this paper to the
Prize Committee for the annual prize, but Dr. Jones
objected.
The proceedings are harmonious, and the inter
est in them is increasing in scientific point of
view.
Afternoon Sesston.-Dr. Comegys offered reso-
luton which was adopted, to appoint Committee
of five to confer with the Committee of Medical
Teachers, to report at the next annual meeting.
Resolutions from the New Jersey Medical Socie-
ty, asking for the establishment of Board of Cen
sors, to be composed of one from each Supreme
Court Judicial District, to grant diplomas to all
proper members of the Association, were referred
to the Committee of Conference.
AresOlution was passed instructing the same Com
mittee to confer with the State Medical Societies.
with the view of procuring n uniform action
throughout the profession, by carrying into effect
the standard of preliminary education, adopted by
this Association at its organization in lS47
DIR. Sayre, of New York, offered resolution re-
questing each State Medical Society to appoint,
annually, two delegates for each State College,
to attend all examinations of candidates for gra
duation; and that each College permit such del
egates to participate in the examination and
vote on the qualification of such candidates. The
resolution was referred to the Committee of Con
ference.
Dir. Jones' paper was referred TO the Committee
on Prize Essays
DR.. Benjamin W. Dudley was unanimously ad-
mitted permanent member.
The Convention then adjourned till tomorrow.
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Southern paper suggests the propriety of send
ing those persons who caught while engaged
in the slave trade, to the North to be tried. and
five slave law 20
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Mile Piccolomn has taken passages for herself
ana suite on the Vanderbilt which sails June l4th
for SOUTHAMPTON and Harre
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The United States sloop-of-war Dale, Commodore
WIN. McBiair, arrived at Monrovia February II,
from Sierra Leone, and sailed l4th for Porto
Praya.
Letter bags for the Brazil squadron will he mada
up at the Naval Lyceum, Brooklyn Navy Yard to
go by the brig Bonito, expected to sail on Monday
or Tuesday next for Rio Janeiro. Letters and pack
ages for officers and others attached to the squad
ron ON, viii De duly forwarded if delivered as above.
The sIoOp-o-war Portsmouth, at Portsmouth.
New hampshire, went into commission Yesterday.
she Is detailed to relieve the Yncennes, on the coast
of Africa.
The steam-sloop, Lancaster, at Philadelphia, will
spoken of as specimen of naval architecture.
Captain Marston, T. S. N, reported for duty at
Philadelphia on Monday.
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ZANEsvnLE Ohio, May 4.-Jackson, the fugitive
slave, was this morning delivered to his master to
be taken back to Virginia large crowd followed
the parties TO the railroad depot but there was no
attempt at rescue.
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la w WTELLIGENCE.

United STATES CIRCUGT CoURr.-Hon. William
Fell Giles, Judge. The following occupied the
Court yesterday:
Motion for new trial in the case of John Haney
rs. VIM NJ Marshall. Argued by Price for mo
ton, and Spencer againstit.
Nothing done in the other Courts.
CoURT OF APPEALS OF MARYLAND, DECEMBER
Term, l85s.-ANNAPoLIs, May 5th, l859-No. l55.
VIM. Knight and Wife u.s. VIM. H. Brawner, and
Geo; Dunnington.. Appeal from the Equity side of
the Circuit Court for Charles county, was submit
ted on written argument by Reeder for the appel
lants, and argued BY Stockett for the appelees
No. l56 Thos II. Wiett and Wife ps Mary
Carroll. Appeal from the Equity side of the Cir
cult Court for Charles county, was argued bv
Stockett for the appellants, and submitted on writ
ten argument by Reeder for the appeees.
No. l57. Margaret A. Turner and Robert S.
Reeder, administrators of Edward Turner, u.s. War
rem 5. Waters Appeal from the Circuit Court for
Charles county. Affirmed nisi.
No. u. Special Docket. State of Maryland as.
Edward r. Wheeler. Appeal from the Circuit
Court for Charles county. Continued.
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The Hon. Willis Allen, a prominent citizon os
Southern Illinois, and ex-member of Congress died
in Williamson county the 18th April At the
time OF his death he was Judge of that circuit.
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Johann Schmidt committed suicide in New York,
on W ednesday, because his wife had deserted him
and was leading an abandoned life
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Leaving for interest on bonds, taxes
md Il


and dividends. ................ $249 666 40
A comparison of the income for the past with that
OF the preceding year. will show increase of 81 65
The expenses have, i'll the same time been reduced
showing a gain in net income of S3377 rs.
me report OF the Secretary also shows that the floating
aeot o the company has been reduced S4 O75 consist
ing OF payable bills due lst of July next with cash on
mana to meet the same at maturity present
assets exceed the remaining liabilities the sum of sS3
oS.52 About one-half of the assets however will not
be available before the ensuing fall and spring Under
these circumstances, the Board deemed it prudent at
this time to pass the dividend Within ensuing six
months they will be able to payment OF recu
lar dividends, and have surplus sufficient is believed
to guard against any future failure.
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Jack Roach, noted English picknocket was
robbed a few nights since in New York of $3.50
which was taken from under his pillow while he
was sleeping.
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BosroN. May 4.-The R. NJ. steamship Arabia
sailed at noon, with l37 passengers for Liverpool
and for Halifax; and s166, 900 in specie.
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The papers of Wisconsin speak favorably of the
appearance of the wheat crop. The last two years
have been disastrous. third failure would be
Overwhelmingly ruinous to the State.
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Governor Bissell, of Illinois, refuses to commute
tho nnnisbment of the murderer McNamee TO i'm
prisonment for life. McNamee will be hung at
Nbioauo to-day
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The San Francisco Ecening Bulletin ntimates that
the gambling fraternity in California are recover
ing some of the power of which the energetic &c,
tion of the Vigilance Committee once deprived