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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

THE GERMAN REPUBLICAN VoTE-SrGNs OF
ALARM IN MAssAcIUsET1s.-The Legislature of
Massachusetts has submitted to the people of that
State a constitutional amendment, under which,
If ratified by the popular vote, The adopted citl-
zen will be denied the right Of suffrage for two
years from and after the day Of his naturalza-
ton. This thing was intended as peace offering
TO Know Notbingism; but solemn growl or two
from the powerful German republican element of
the Northwest has alarmed these trading Masea
chusctts republicans; and simultaneously with
strong appeal to them from the Hon. Massa
Greeley to give tho Know Nothings the cold
shoulder, in order to concilate the Germans we
hear that 1t is the purpose Of these Massachu-
sets republicans to do this very thing.
And why not? This German clement Of the
republican party can turn to the right or the
LEFT almost every State Of the great Northwest,
and though opposed to slavery, and to the Pope
and the Irish Catholics, If you please these Ger
mon republicans will not tolerate any conces-
sions to naiveism prejudicial to the common
rights Of the adopted citizen. And so this Mas
sachuHetts election Of the 9th of May will 20
very far to determine whether It is the purpose
Of the republican party W trade With the Know
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

THE NEGRO FREE Suffrage AMgNnvrNr
Our late Legislature passed an act for On amend
ment of the State constitution, whereby the
free negroes Of the commonwealth win be 70.
lieved Of their present property qualification
restriction, and allowed common footing at the
polls with their white brethren, provided the
people shall ratify this proposed amendment
The bill was passed over to the Governor, If VIC
are not mistaken; and If so passed over TO him,
we dare say that Gerrit Smith, Fred Douglass
and all our "free colored Americana would
like 10 know what has been done with IL.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

NEW ORLEANS, April 20, 1860.
The saee OF cotton to-day IL 900 bales but prices
cloeo entirely nominal, and with downward tendency;
mddhDg i2Hc l2zc The sales OF the week sum 10
81 5cc bales. Theeceps OF the week have been 20 coo
baes, against $1,000 in the spending week of last
year. Exports OF tho week 8S COO bales; making total
ibis eeeson OF 100000 bales Increase in receipts
this port 10000 baest do at all the porta 1857 500
bales ttock 27b 900 bales against 3i7 900 last year
C. flee firm prime ii &c. 100 Sales Of tho week Is 900
tags imorts OF the week 900 bags stock eco bags
sganst 10 900 last year.
NEw ORLEANS, April %, 1850
Colton--Saee to-day 5000 bales niarket unsettled and
In acme &c. a &c. lower; mtdng l2hc M,lasses
S3c Bacon buoyant shoulders firm at cents
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

FonSgY AND THE PRINTING Spous or THE
NEXT CoNGREss.--Tbe hint has been thrown out
from Washington that the Chevalier Forney has
fixed his attention upon the printing Of the next
House Of Representatives, and that his expecta,
tons rest upon combination Of the republican,
Northern Know Nothing and anti-Lecompton
democratic members which will give him a
handsome majority. There ia some plauaibility
In this report Forney has an old account to
settle with the Southern democracy and espe-
cially with the Virginia branch Of the party in
Congress. They bitterly opposed his election as
Clerk Of the House, under Pierces administra-
ton, though he was elected and made a good
thing Of It. In the next place, the malignant
hostility Of Forney to Mr.. Buchanan and his ad
ministration for the last year or two has doubt
less commanded the admiration and gratitude of
the republican camp, and the pledged devotion
OF The anti-Lecompton renegade democrats. And,
lastly, If by the combination Indicated upou For
ney for printer, the republicans can secure the
equivalent of their own party Speaker what Is
there to prevent the contamination Of the bar
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

gaiuf A similar arrangement Some -four years
ago. resulted in the election of Mr.. Banks az
Speaker, and Of Mr.. Wendell. az printer. De-
pend upon it, the democratic principles for
which Forney is cobtending are the spoIis, aud
Lat the opening for the House printing for Tits
next Congress ia too tempting to DO resisted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

CASAI NAv1a ArroN.---wc are happy to announce
that the Erc Canal Ia now In good navTabe ordor with
plenty Of wIssr Yesterday afternoon tho Albany icct
began 10 arrive pass westward and boats have been
going IN aver e,nce at snort intervals Loaded boats
from pitfso began 10 arrive scout the limo, and
are stll pwspR Some OF tho Bato boats brought $50
barrels OF -four and miscellaneous freight beside We do
NOV hear that than loaded boat has cleared from
this city Tor the East Thoro 10 absolutely nothing 10 70
forward by canal and cannot DO mn Oh I'll after harvoss
Tho first boas from Now York with freight for Roohes-
Tor arrived yesterday They tho Hardware, Della
ware and Frank Carson OF tho Northern Transportation
Company ,--Rtchear Union Apru q
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
The Funeral Of Rev. DR.. Johns ut Baltimore.

BAInMoRE, April Il, 1853.
The funeral Of Rev. Dr. Johns took place from Emanuel
church this afternoon. 1t densey packed with mem
bers Of the congregation; the also thronged
outside The service, which was very impressive was
conducted by Rev Charles Howard assistant minister of
he same church A large number Of the clergy were
present The funeral procession the largest ever
in Baltimore thousands thTonging the sidewalks
and hundreds following the bodytestdying To tho uni
versal esteem in which the deceased was held
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

WHEN SHALL WE HAVE DECENT CRY
HAlL?-Since the display of fireworks in the
Park, which included the roof belfry and cupola
Of the City Hall, that time honored edifce has
presented the appearance of The ruins of Pom
peii, while the location of the fire bell at the
windows of the court rooms seems to have been
done with the design of making justice deaf as
well as blind. All that our city fathers have
done during The year since the fire has been to
build the abortiye Turkish kiosk in the rear of
the Hall for the big FIRE bell When shall we be
relieved from the disgraeeful sight Of canvass
covered temple Of justice in the metropolitan
city Of America? Now that the Legislature hos
failed to make an appropriation for new City
Hall, ii is to be hoped that the Common Council
will provide at least a roof which would not dis
grace the wigwam Of Capianche Indian.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
Ar1ivaI OF ,he OverlA nd Mali.

ST LOUI5, April Is, I0by.
Tho overland mail OF April has arrived Sixty nine
pounds Of silver the product Of the Arizona Mines
brought by the coach,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
Fircnen's Fights In Fsh,la,le,phia.

PHILADELPHIA, April "a, 1859.
Tho funeral Of John Capie, who killed in recent
hremens Dsht took place this afternoon and attracted
an Immense crowd Of participants and lockers on.
There WAS eight between t~o other companies up
town to-day, In which several were severely wounded
but none MORALLY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
Supreme Couit--Spccial TORN.
Before Hon, judge gutherlnnd.

Arm 2i.--Hewy Whitehead G1rd Erkson ana
G~othr.-Ths was = motion 10 compel the specific Der
formspce OF contract by defendant Hkson and 70 CON-
pei the other defendant 10 JOIN therein 40 far as might bo
ncocsssry 10 rccuro the plaintiff (vho had advanood
largo sum q money! his rights and interest In certain lot
with costs. ''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
The Utah Mail Service.

LgAyEswoRTa, April %, 1859
Private ndvlces from Washington state that the Utah
mail has been reduced TO q sepi monthly service
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
The CoIn1ield Point Light Ship Adrfft.

New LONDON, April "a, 1859.
The Cornfeld Point light beat stationed saybrook
in the Sound, broke from her moorngs on Saturday
evening during tho heavy gale. She was with great
labor brought to this city and lies here To await TO-
naira
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

Death OF the British Consul Mt Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, April 81, 1859.
The British Consul for Maryland, M. W. u. Moreton
Dyer, died on Saturday afternoon after protracted ILL.,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

BATTLE MoNUMr7yr.--The South Corolinians ara
prcreIi ing 10 erect umcnt A. Euaw 10 comm euo
rate the banIe Of September s, Iysl.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

Mrs. sau Countess do Choiseu vito Of Count de Chou
seui late Conaul General OF France In Charleston,
died on the 9th inst., at Fiat Rock N. L.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25

The PROMISE or THE Cn0rs AND THN Pros
Poets OF TRApE-Ffom all parts Of the country
we receive the most favorable reports In regard
to the prospects Of the growing crops In the
middle aDd northern line of Soutbcru States the
promise Of the grain, tobacco and fruit cultures
is Of the most gratifying kind; while, at the same
time, the early disappearance Of the SHOWS from
the Northern aud Western States, and the pre-
sent show Of The fields, hold forth every indoa-
ton of abundance. From few limited districts
only have we~oomplsints Of drought, the spriag
rains having been general and copiOus ia their
fall.
This is cheering news for the merchants and
manufacturer for on the prosperity of the ogr'
cultural GLASS the general welfare largely de
ponds. For the past two or three years bad
crops and q succession of low prices have exer-
cised their evil influence upon trade. Tho West
cru merchants have rot been able to ucat pas,
obligations or TO Oil to the usual line their
qtir. ments for coming business. There IL hardly
a merchant ia our cities but has had e. carry
over large amounts Of obligations that should
have been met 10y bis Western customers and
VINO WOuiU uAVe mtS tneni uau " uot uccu .Oi
the untowaId seasons and short crops Of hU owo
creditors. This has been more particularly true
III regard to the vast trade OF our Western ana
Northwestern States; and large as our spring
trade has been, these have not taken their usual
proportion of goods.
But their falling or has been more than made
up by the increase Of the Southern trade. Fair
crops and good prices as general thing for our
Southern staples, and large crop and high
PRICES for cotton, have augmented the demands
of our Southern traders upon importers aod
manufacturers to an extent hitherto unprecedeat-
I'd. Indeed, we may say without exaggeratiou,
that not only has the Southern demand been the
chief reliance OF the jobbers, but it has swept
away completely the stocks in our warehouses;
On this trade there is now only one partial blight.
The Rocky Mountains are pouring down their
floods through the Missouri and its tributaries,
and although the freshets have not begun in the
Eastern rivers that pour into the Mississippi that
plethorc river threatens to food again the couu-
try on lis banks. Already We hear of crevasses
or breaks in the artificial evees that protect Ar.
kansas aud the upper counties of the State of
Mississippi, and the lower country is fearful Of
general food.
Our merchants are already preparing for
large fall trade. Their Western customers are
writing them the most hopeful letters, and the
general prosperity evident in the other sections
of the Union fully bears them out in their calcu-
lations. The spring trade has been large, but
there is every reason to believe that the trade of
the coming fall win far exceed it. We have only
to recommend them to avoid speculation, to be
content with moderate profits, and not to seek to
become millionaires at once, and all will receive
due share Of the bountful harvest which Pro-
vidence seems to he about to pour out upon us
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-25
IYNc NSNYs.

ss,. YORK. MONDAY, Apru Is. 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18
DISAPPOINTMENT or THE EXECUTION.


The Baltimore American Of yesterday morning, states
that Gov. Hicks has granted a further respite to the con-
demncd murderers, Gambrill, Crops, Corrie, and Cyphus,
who were to have been executed to day, until the sth Of
April next. The visit of the sheriff to the doomed crimi-
nails is thus described
Gambrill shook hands with him cordially when the
sheriff told him at once that he had just received from
the Governor a letter granting him q respite. His coun-
tenance frightened up, and his instant reply was, whats
the date2' Upon being told that it was April 8th, three
weeks from next Friday, his response was, "Well, it don't
matter but where is my father, do you know2 Does
he know of my ~respitea Is he in Baltimore or Annapo-
lis p
Corrie was the next one who was approached. He,
also, shook the sherif's hand on entry. On being told
that the governor had given him q short respite, he re-
piled that he was glad he had a little longer time, and
would endeavor to make the best use of it.
Crop was next visited, and he appeared to be calmcr,
brighter, and more completely rcconcied to his fate than
either of the other prisoners. On shaking the sheriff
hand, and hearing that q few days bad been added to
his life, he replied that he was obliged to the governor
for his goodness, and he hoped to use the time allotted
him in steady preparation for his fate.
The negro Cyphus was then told the news, and his
first exclamation was, THANK the Lord u He then
said when first condemned he was perfectly resigned to
his fate, although an innocent man, and he then hoped
it would all soon be over but since his former respite he
had less resignation, he had got a fresh love of life, and
the present respite was so gladly received by him as to
make him thank the Lord for his mercy. He then pro-
tested to the sheriff, that when he hung him he would
hang an innocent man.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18
Mar led
BY &c. MCGUIRE & Co, Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF EXCHANGE HOTEL
H. BY virtue Ola deed of trust from David A. Hall, esq, dated the
Lat day of August, 1912, duly recorded among the land records
OF Washington county in the District of Columbia, in liber W. b.,
No. e5, foos I0, 161, 1872, and 1853, the undersigned will
sell, Mt public auction, on Monday, the I4th of March, 1859, at
. O'Clock, p. M, the following parcel OF property, lying and be
ing in the city of Washington, known as part OF lots Nos. 4 and 5,
In square 400, being the same property which was conveyed by the
Bank OF Washington to said David a. Hall by decd bearing even date
with the deed of trust aforesaid and agreeably 10 the descriptions and
limits thereof, as set forth in the said deed 10 the said David A. Hall,
with tho improvements thereon.
This property fronts on C street north, between -Four and a half
and Sixth streets west, and hs well known ns tho Exchange Hotel.
Tho terms Of slo are One third cash, to be paid within five days
from tho day OF sale, and the balance in four equal instalments at 6,
IL, IS, and "a months, on notes, with interest from the day OF sale, sc.
cured by decd OF trust on tho property.
All conveynnces Mt the expense of the purchaser.
II the terms OF sale are not complied with within ten days after the
sale, the trusted reserves the right TO resell at tho risk and expense OF
the defaultng purchaser, Mt his discretion.
Sale to take place in front of the premises.
JAMES ADAMS, Trustee.
JAS. @. MCGUIRE 4 Co,
Mar Id Auctioncors.
The above sale is postponed until Tuesday after
noon, March Goth, same hour and place.
JAMES ADAMS, trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE & CO.,
March I'D Auctioneers.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18
A FRIGHTFUL SCENE.
From the Wheeling Intelugencer ]

A frightful scene might have been witnessed yesterday
morning on the roof of a three-story house, situated on
Water street, between Monroe and Quincy. A young
man was standing upon the comb of the roof repairing a
chimney, when the shingles being wet and slippery, he lost
his foothold and slid slowly down, feet foremost, towards
the caves. The two or three persons who witnessed the
accident turned away sick with terror. Although the
man made every effort to get a hold, which the fear of
certain death would naturally prompt, he moved slowly
down, and was only checked from falling to the pave
ment below by q watcr-spout, against which his feet
came in contact. But for this frail obstruction, he must
have been dashed into a ~shapcless mass. Without utter
ing II cry for help, the young man kicked of his shoes
and proceeded to ascend, which he succeeded in doing,
and went TO work at his chimney again, apparently taking
little account Of an accident which bad made the eye
witnesses heart-sick aud dumb with terror.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18
T PROM mExIco
[From lhe \. Q. rleayune, bal d .

From tho n. D. P1cayunci March 0
BY the steamship Quaker City we have, besides those
already published, newspaper accounts from all pats OF
Mexico several days later than our files brought by the
Tennessee. They contain nothing, however, of the
movements OF Miramon's army, 30 late as the exciting
news brought by express to M~inatitlen Just before the
steamer sailed.
This, however, appears from the papers before us, that
the movement of tho invading amy on A.yaudo, and,
V9a the sea-coast road, thence to Vera Cruz, was not a
surprise. Miramon had, indeed, openly proclaimed this
as the plan Of bis campaign, but it was not generally
credited and, in fact, the diversion from the great con
trail and direct road seems 10 have been finally deter
mined on ms a necessity 10 avoid the liberal troops hold
ing the invaders there in check.
AT Vera Cruz, Notwithstanding the affected contempt of
Miramon, the excitement increased in proportion 10 the
approach Of the inva ling army. The city is represented
however, 10 be in the most perfect state Of defence, and
well prepared TO give the enemy a rough reception. The
fight would be a desperate one. "Iiberty or death" was
the watchword.
The usual proclamation preceding the siege of a city
was issued in due form, on the 22d, by the commander
in-ohief, Gen. Iglesias.
All foreigners and citizens not under arms or in the ser
vice of the government are thereby invited to leave with
In the space Of three days. That period elapsed, none
would be permitted to pass beyond the line of defenees.
Nor would the government hold Itself responsible ia case
OF injury to any individual of this class who remained in
the city.
During the progress of the siege, and so long as the
enemy remain within three leagues of the city, women
and children under twelve years OF age are not permitted
TO leave the house, TO open doors or windows, or stand
on the balconies, SC.
The c~oncealment Of arms, or Individuals under arms,
is also forbidden, aud reasonable correspondence with
the enemy is TO be punished with instant death.
The Extraordinary from the capital, which should have
connected with the Tennessee, but failed, has arrived at
Vera Cruz. The ProJreso says the detention was by spe-
ciai orders of Miramon. to prevent news of his move
ments being taken to Vera Cruz and to the United States.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18
for paper for the public Printing.
OFTIcE SUPERINTENDENT PrmIc PRisnso,
Washington March IL. 1859.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PCmIc PRisrSG,
Washington, March IL, 1859.
TN pursuance of the provisions of the tenth section
Il OF the act entitled can act making appropriations for certain civil
expenses of the government for the year ending the 30th OF june,
1860, n approved March 3, 1859
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received a. this Office until Monday,
the 2sh instant, a, IL O'Clock, no, for supplying the government OF the
United States with Fire thousand Reams Of fine oalendeed Printing
Paper TO measure twenty four by thirty eight inches, to weigh fifty xix
pounds 10 the rean OF four hundred and eighty sheets, and to cores
pond in quality with the sample established by this Office. Uniformity
In color, thickness, and weight will be required and no bundle lex.
elusive of wrappcrs) varying over or under five per cent from the
standard weight will BIO received, and the gross weight will In all
cases be required. Mixing of various tbckDcsses In the same bundle to
make up the weight will be considered "A violation OF the contract. The
right Is reserved of ordering n greater or less quantity, to be fur.
nshed at such times and in such quantities as the public service may
require.
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by the guaranty
that the bidder Or bidders, if his or their proposal shall be accepted,
will enter into an obligation, with good and sufficient suretios, TO fur
nsh the paper, the competency of which guarantee 10 be certified by
the United States Attorney or Marshal for the district in which tho
bidder resides.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or firm making 1t,
and must specify the price per pound.
All the paper must be delivered at such place or places rs may be
designated in Washington city, in good order, free from all and every
extra charge or expense, and subject to the inspection, count,
weight, and measurement of the Superintendent, and be ina all respects
satisfactory.
quantity required at any time, will DO considered a violation Of the
contract.
A sample Of the paper required may be seen at this Office, or will
be sent to persons applying for IL.
Proposals will be addressed to "GEo. W BOWMAN, Superintendent Of
the Public Printing, Washington, d. c. I" and endorsed proposals for
supplying Paper"
March 11-eotd
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-18

The Charleston Courier says the interest felt in the
approaching match at chess by telegraph between Angus
Ia and Charleston was demonstrated in a full meeting OF
the Charleston Chess Club ON the l4th inst. The letter
of acceptance from the Augusta Chess Club was commu-
nicated, and the following members were detailed hr nc
ton and for representation at the Charleston board p.
A.. Aveilhe, jr, c. L. r. Drayton, Lucius Avery, J. Pal
mer, Il. N. Fuller.
February 23d Queen Victoria held her first levee of the
season at st. James Palace, London. The Court Circular
says 1.-THE Queen wore a train of red velvet, trimmed
with grebe white tull founces, trimmed with white
satin ribbon, over a white satin petticoat. Head dress,
o diadem OF opals and diamonds.