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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
Movements OF General Walker.
LA VKSroeA, Mexico, March rs, is

La VKSTosA, Mexico. March rs, 1859
The steamship Oregon went up TO Acapulco the 10th
instant 10 connect with the Golden Age from Panama
for San Francisco. The New Orleans mas OF the 18th
and three California bound passengers via the Tebuanepec
route reached here In time TO take passage the
Golden Age Hon. Charles L. Scott member Of Congress
from California, vas among these passengers
General William Walker a passenger on board the
Golden Age. He goes TO California ia said to complete
bis arrangements for another expedition to Nicaragua
He Is accompanied by Colonel Bruro Van Natxmer his
principal agent and operator. Colonel Frank p An
derson preceded the General to California some months
ago; but am told there has been q serious misunder
standing between them, which bad its origin in the affair
Of the Susan. Major John v Hoon formerly aid 10 The
General has also been reported 10 have become dqusted
with the ittle gray eyed man. and bis "styc,v and
now connected with The engineering CORPS Of the Tchuan
tepec Transit Company CooDel Anderson and Major
Hsod were among the famous CITY SIX who left Cafor
MIA on the Vests, which Walkers first expedition to
Nicaragua They have been connected with Walker
since that time, and have taken active aud important
pert In tie events which have given celebrity 10 his
name III tue that they have lost confidence In the
NICARAGUA scheme and s leader General Walker has los!
Two Oh his best men, whethor be knows IL or cot.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

Omcaal Despa cAes from Paraguay, London,
Paris, Vienna and Madrad-A General Euro
pean War Predicted, 60.
OUR SPECIAL WASHINGTON DESPATCH.
WASHINGTON, April ID, 1859.
Nothing new occurred to-day In the sickies trial.
Dispatches ceved to-day ut the State and Navy
Departments from the Paraguay expedition, but the date
anterior TO that received days ago by the HE
RAID ard accords In its relation OF the incidents with
what was stated Of tho set ment Of tho mbroglio DO
tween the two governments. The administration have
doubt Of the adjustment Of difficulties and that tho
feet is already on its way homeward.
Tho State Department is also in receipt OF letters,
brought by the last European steamer omYour Minister'S
England, France, Madrid and Vienna The indications,
write Nessrs Dallas and Mason anything but peace
full. The impression is universal among leading men
that general European war will sooner later convuIso
the entire continent Of Europe that the Peace Congress
which to assemble may postpone but cannot prevent IT,
Our Minister at Madrid is pleased with the reception
which he received and speaks Of the Spanish authorities
and Of those with whom he has associated since his as
val In high terms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
The New Registry LAW.

The bill, Of which the following is true COP
passed the Legislature Of this State, and is now
hands Of the Governor
AN Acr for ascertainlng by proper proofs, the citizen
shall be entitled 70 the right Of suffrage, and TO pr
fraudulent voting.
The people OF the State Of New York, represeu
SoLate and Assembly, do enact as follows
Section 1. The Board Of Supervisors OF the cit
county OF New York shall annually appoint three IL
tors for each election district in said city and co
be known as the board Of registry for the election
IN which they are appointed such inspectors 70 hold
Offices for ono year, and 10 be residents and voters
district IN which they are 30 appointed. The said 4
tors 80 appointed by the city Of New York and the
tors OF election In each OF the other election dstr
this state, except those in the city and county q
York, shall meet annually ON Tuesday, three week.
ceding tho general election, Mt nine O'Clock A. NJ,
place designated for holding the roll OF said ciq
and organize Themselves az a board for the
pose OF registering the names OF the legal vo'j
such district, and for this purpose they shall n
one OF their number chairman OF the board, who
administer TO the other inspectors the oath o. ]
az prescribed by The constitution and the same oss
then DO administered TO the chairman by one OF tnc
inspectors. The said board shall then proceed ~ ~
list Zee hereafter prescrbed) of all persons qus.,
entitled 10 vote at the ensuing election IN me "e'''
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

GONE CENT FERRIAGE."-It is reported-and
one of our city contemporaries endorses the truth
of the report-that all the ferries to Williams
burg will carry foot passengers for one cent each
after the LIST of May, aud also that the number of
boats will be increased. Now, we think it will
turn out that this report is set on foot by the
property owners to induce tenants who occupy
houses in Williamsburg to remain, and those who
do not to remove to that village. The Union
Ferry Company promised wunocrfui things on
the Fulton, South and Hamilton ferries till they
got their monopoly secured. After that we know
how they served the public. We have no faith in
the report that the ferriage TO Williamsburg will
be reduced to one cent, and those who now act
on such belief will find out how they have been
deceived, when the LIST of May is passed and it
is too late to make arrangements about their
places of residence till next near.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

tAev have dished up . bill which Is neither one
thing nor the other. A single provision VIII do
feat the working of the law altogether That is
the section wherein II is provided that by an
elaborate process names may be added to the
registry list ON election day. As 1t isnow, many
votes are shut out when an exciting election
takes place, on account of the fact that there Is
not time to receive all hat are oiers4, and
under this law it would be easy to keep away
half the registered voters from the polls, while
the inspectors were taking proofs as to the rights
of the unregistered. So far as New York city is
concerned-and it is here that the law isparticu-
larly required-the bill we print to-day is farce
and humbug.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

GUTHRIE AND DICKINsoN.-The Bowling Green
Warren county, Kentucky Standard flies the flag
of Hon. James Guthrie, of Louisville, for Presi-
dent, and Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, of New
York, for Vice President. This Bowling Green
man, we suspect, labors under the impression that
there will be room enough in the race Of 1860
for all the old politicians of the country and he
may be right. But against his special ticket
nothing ought to run except the ticket of Fill
more and DOnelsOn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

THE NEW REGISTRY LAw.--We print to-day
copy Of the new act which provides for the
better security and purity ofthe ballot. This act
has passed both branches Of the Legislature, and
it will, in all probability, receive the Executive
sanction. 1t has been carried through entirely
by republican and American votes, the demo-
Gratis all declaring against it, on the ground that
1t imposed an unconstitutional condition upon
the exercise of the right of suffrage. The rcpub-
licans, they say-and the GOODNESS of Master
Weeds Albany Journal seems to bear out the
idea-would have been glad to shuttle out of the
matter; but the Americans kept them to their
bargain. The American organ at Albany is
alone in cordial approval of the bill.
II appears to us that this law will not answer
any good purpose. We need proper registry
law in this city, where fraudulent voting Is car.
ried on to excess. We have always advocated
the enactment OF such law, and early this SEES
sion urged upon the republicans the trial Of the
experiment Bat, with Characteristic adroi!ness,
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was heavy and lower WIN tales OF now moss at 81 .
SIT 50, (hs inside figure cOr cashD old mes o. si
SIT lax, and primo a si3 - sl2 co. Sugars wore
good demand, and closed n nrmer rates, win sAs
about 900 bids. at prices given in another column
fee was firm, with sales Of 200 bags Rio at
and 900 mats Java at lahc l6c Fresn' e"s.so
ments were moderate, and rates were unchanged ino
tea sale held yesterday forenoon comprised oAauo
desirable green's which drew good ana SP'i'0 JUN
nanv aud all were sold ut full prices
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

"CUREAS AND HIS TMEs."-An address on this subject
will be delivered in the Catholic church Of Mount Vernon,
New York. on the 26th inst by Mr.. Frederick Condert
The racy "reminiscences Of Currans times and assoca-
tons cannot fail to prove highly amusing in the hands Of
such lecturer
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
The Canadian Parliament.

TORONTO April 15 1859.
Parliament has continued in session since yesterday
morning. and there is no prospect at present Of adj
ournment taking place The subject under consideration
s the government measure for the final settlement Of the
segnoral tenure in Lower Canada which s violently OPP
posed by the Upper Canada members. Much excitement
and feeling is displayed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

ACADEMY OF Mrsc.-'Iucrcza Borga" brought fine
house last night the attendance being by far the best
has been seen in the opera house this Madame
Gazzaniga's Lucrezia admirably sung and grmdly
acted In the grand finale to the second she appeared
to the greatest advantage, and stirred up the house 10
wonderful (fashonabe) pitch Of enthusiasm. Miss Phil
lips hung Orsin well, and the Duke T1orcnza and Gen
marc (Tamaro) supported their roLes fairly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

TIE METROPOLITAN THEA1RE-The exertions Of Miss Da.
venport, the far and talented lessee of this establish
nent has been crowned with complete success The
play Of "Mesaliance" having been received by brilliant
audiences, with every mark Of satisfaction will be
peated nightly
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

Partial Stoppage OF the Lehlgh Coal Conn
pany's Works.
MAUcH CHUNK, Pa, April Is, 1859.
The engine house OF the Mount Pisgah Lehigh Coal
Company badly damaged by fire last night in conse.
Of which there will be soppagc In the passage of
coal trains for q week perhaps.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

WooD's MrSsrRns-The ilrst afternoon performance BY
this favorite company will be given today, commencing
at half past two o'clock. The programme well selected.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
Army Intelligence.

army AhteulGenCes
Board OF Medical Officers Is ordered by the War De-
paftment TO convene in the city OF Philadelphia the
2oh inst Tor the re examination and examination Of such
assistant surgeons as may be ordered present them
selves
The Board will consist Of the following surgeons
Surgeon q. A. Finley Surgeon r. S. Satteriee, Surgeon
q McDougall, Surgeon J. NJ Cuyler and Surgeon J. r.
Moore
Captain Vim F. Reynolds, Corps OF Typographical En-
gneers IS renewed from lighthouse service and assigned
stone rivers.
Leave Of absence for twelve months with permission
10 90 beyond the United States Is granted Captain H.
Snz THIRD Infantry, and Brevet Captain L Seymour,
The following engineers have been ordered 10 duty
INC steamer lancaEter-Chof Engineer W. W. W. Wood;
First Assistant f. d. Robe; second Assistant, Thomas
Mliamson Third Assistants, j. d. Wright, Jos. N. Cahi
francs Cronin, Chas T. Dcvalin The machinery OF the
iancaster which has Just been finished At Philadelphia
wa huoecho 70 second and final preliminary trial yes
erony which reported to have resulted entirely salts
iactorily. The builders Messrs. Neany, Neade Co.
Inc vessel VIII be ready for about the FIRST Of next
month First Assistant Engineers A. IAwton and VIM g.
ana second Assistant Alexander Greer, have been
ordered 10 the steamer Hartford which has Just been
completed, and Ia now ready for yea at Boston.
FIR IN BRoADwAy.--Bctween nine and ten O'Clock
last night fire broke out In the four story building No
16o Broadway The ERE occurred on the fourth story
the premises occupied By A. Giessmaun, importer Of
straw goods. The hremen were early at work. and put
out the nre before extended much beyond the spot
where u originated The damage to the straw goods by
6rc and water amounts 10 81 COO said 70 be fully IN
sured. The hrst room the second story occupied BY
schmrder Botnors, dealers in dry goods stock slightly
damaged by water The fret floor occupied by smyth,
ORourk Herring dealers in dry goods stock damaged
by water, probably 70 the amount of $1,000; the build
Ing Ia damaged about $500 The origin o. the Gre is at
present uakncvu.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

APPROACHING DEPARTURE OF LORD NAPIER
AppHEss OF THE BRITISH REsIpENTs-Iu an
other column will be found the address pre-
scented yesterday to Lord Napier by the British
residents of New York. The document was
signed by upwards of two hundred names, en-
bracing all the responsibility aud mercantile
wealth of that body. His lordships reply is
conceived in the same happy spirit and is
marked by the same inimitable tact which have
distinguished most of the speeches and docu-
ments that have emanated from him during his
residence here. He dwells with apparently as
much pleasure on the cordial personal relations
which he has established among us as on the ef
forts that he has made to draw closer the politi-
cal ties which should bind the two countries
together.
His lordship is right in laying emphasis on
this peculiar characteristic of his mission. No
British Minister that has ever been accredited to
this country has go thoroughly comprehended
the delicacies and difficulties of his position He
seems to have understood intuitivey not only the
peculiarities of our institutions, but the genius
and susceptblities Of our people. In the
discharge of his diplomatic duties this
quickness of perception has proved of
invaluable service to him by preventing him
from Judging everything by an English standard,
whilst in his social relations it has enabled him
to conciliate prejudices and to form friendships,
even amongst those whom the conduct Of his
predecessors had impressed unfavorably. No
man, we will venture to say, who has previously
occupied his post has left behind him SO many re-
grets and so few hostilities as his lordship will
do. Whilst, as gentleman, his bearing has been
unexceptionable, as Minister he has contrivcd
to impress the people of both countries with the
belief that he is the most honest and efficient
representative that Great Britain has ever sent
here 1t is pity that under such circumstances
it should have been deemed expedent by the Fo-
reign Office to recall him. The time may not be
remote when the services of such man may be
required, and certainly no minister will be able
to accomplish so much with our government as
Lord Napier might have done.
| The exigencies Of the diplomatic service how
ever, admit of no considerations of personal par
TALLY. All that we can therefore, do, is to give
expression to the very general feeling of regret
with which bis lordship's departure from among
us is viewed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

OrTRA MATINEE The "Trovatore" will be given TO- day
at the Academy Of Music, with Gazzaniga and Miss Phil
lips grand turn of all the spring crnolne may be
confd entity expected
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

MISSING LETTERs-JUvENLE DBH0NEsTY.-
Complaints are constantly being made against
the Post Office for the non-receipt Of letters con-
tanning cash remittances addressed to mercantile
or other establishments. The department has
enough responsibility ON its shoulders with
out being made amendable for the sins Of
individuals. The persons making their COM
plants will be surprised when we tell them that
the loss of their letters and money is more fire.
quently due to their own carelessness than to the
negligence or dishonesty of the Post Office en-
ploy6s.
The results of Investigations instituted by the
department have established the fact that the
frequent loss and arrangement of the letter cor
respondence of business establishments are owing,
in great measure, to the employment of impro-
per persons in the conveyance of their letters to
and from the Post Office. Perhaps not one in ten
of the cases where the Post Office authorities
succeed in tracing complaints of losses to that
source is ever known TO the public, as in most
instances the offenders are so young that the
courts seldom favor their final conviction. We
are credibly informed that the detection Of these
Juvenile delinquents by the Post Office special
agent is matter of almost daily occurrence.
By law of Congress, no person is allowed
to be employed in Post Office who is under six
teen years of age; and yet careful business men
in other respects will entrust the custody Of
their valuable letters, containing remittances
amounting to thousands of dollars, to inexpe.
rienced and irresponsible boys, who, even if
perfectly honest themselves, are wholly at the
mercy of any of the designing and artful des
peradoes constantly lying in wait for just
such chances as are thus afforded them. Not
long since we noticed very small lad
leaving the Post Office with both hands full Of
letters. We had the curiosity to ask him his
age, when his reply was, "Seven years. SIR" 1t
was subsequently ascertained that he had been
sent to the Post Office by large mercantile
house on Broadway.
1t would seem that the ordinary risks of the
mails are sufficient, without adding to them the
outside contingencies and exposures to which
we have alluded.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

NIAGARA FALLS, April Is, 1869
Stephen NJ Allen, President Of the Niagara Falls Water
Power Company, resigned to day The this canal
is progressing slowly but is said that the water power
will be ready for use in July next
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

| pvu..~.,,nrs of tho Legislature Yesterday
Drsperate struggle to Defeat the CITY
Charter.
IL is evident, from the character of the pro-
ceedipgs in the Senate at Albany yesterday, that
all the forces within and without the chamber
are concentrated on the new charter bill for
this city, to the exclusion of all, other business
The republican members Of the Senate, and the
friends of their party in the lobby, are work
ing with might and main to bring it to sue
cessful issue before the adjournment, which will
probably take place tonight; while the demo-
cratic Senators, and the anticharter members
of the lobby, with Fernando Wood and his
friends, and q powerful delegation from our
Common Council at their head, are throwing all
possible obstacles in the way Of its passage. With
this view the time of the Senate was occupied
yesterday with all kinds of motions, and their
action INSTRUCTED by every possible device
Rather high-handed measure was resorted to
by the republicans, in calling for the arrest OF
the democratic Senators SpinOla and Doherty,
| on some frivolous pretext Of objection to the
ruling of the Chair which measure was 80 far
successful as to cause the removal Of Mr.. Spinola
from his seat in the Senate.
While the defeat of the new charter-the most
fragrant usurpation of municipal rights ever
sought to be established would be matter of
rejoicing we cannot overlook the fact that If the
time of the Senate be occupied on the sub
ject, as the intention evidently is, the
Legislature will adjourn without passing upon
the tax levy of this city, yet undecided
on by the Senate. This is q circumstance great
ly to be deplored and should this bill not be
acted upon, our city affairs will be thrown into
inextricable confusion; adding new grievance
to the many which the present Legislature has
sought to infict upon this outraged and op
pressed city.
The bill for the removal of Quarantine and the
bill making Richmond county responsible for thu
expenses of the destroyed Quarantine buildings
were thrown overheard yesterday, and beyond
this nothing definite seems to have been done
Up to the present time three hundred and fifty
three acts have received the Executive approval
and as no time is yet fixed for ad
journment it is impossible to say how
many more bills of comparatively little
Importance will be rushed through before thai
much desired moment arrives.
On the whole, the closing proceedings of the
Legislature exhibit the same want Of dignity, OF
even decency, which has characterized its career
from the beginning.
1t is to be hoped that an adjournment will take
place to-day. The sooner the disgraceful scene is
ended the better.
| We publish in our report of the proceedings al
the State capital, the Registry Law as it passed
both houses which we commend to the earnes
| attention of our readers.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

Mall Robbery and Murder in Canada.
PARIS, U. W., April Is, 1859
The mail carrier between this place Brantord was
murdered last night and the mail robbed. The murderer
has not yet been arrested
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The Wnnderrr,s Africans.

SAVANNAH, April Is, 1859.
The Federal Court has found true bills against Charles
Lamar B. F. Aiken, John F. Tucker and others for hold
ing the Africans by the yacht Wanderer.
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Interesting from Utah.

Interesting from Utan.
THREATENED COLLISION BETWEEN THE CITIZENS AND
sOLDIERs-ROyBERs AT SALT LAKE CITY, ETC.
LEAvKNworH, April l5, 1859.
The Utah mail Of the 18th ultimo has arrived
The Mormons at Provo were indignant because the
troops were stationed there during the session OF the
court and there Of threatened collision,
but no actual demonstration. Governor Cumming bad
been sent for.
Salt Lake City infested with organized bandtt.
Some had been arrested
The Indians continued to interfere with the California
mail shooting at the carriers and stealing stock
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16

The Fire at Wilmington, n. G.
WILMINGTON, April Is, 1859.
The loss by the fire here yesterday 10 estimated at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-16
Election An Providence. m. I

PRovIDKNcE, April Is, 1853.
The second trial in this city to elect members or the &C.
neral Assembly has resulted In the choice OF the entire
American republican ticket by majorities ranging from
one hundred TO one hundred and six.
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Mas0nic Excursion.

BosroN, April Is, 1862
The DeMolay Encampment Of knight Tenpars viii
visit Richmond Va, May 49, via Providence New York
and Washington.
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Conviction Of one Of the Obealin Rescuers.
CLEVELAND, April Is, 1852
Bushnell has been found guilty In the United States Dis
trict Court of rescung the negro john at Oberlin Sen
tenoe has not been This s the fret OF the
Oberlin rescue indictments tried.