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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28
NEWS FROM THE WEST INDIES.

Arrival OF tho Karnak-Anatrs I'm Cubs
and the Bahamas-Miittary Officers
from Hayti-Large Coolie Contracts for
Cuba-Trade and Money Market Re-
ports, Sc.
The Cunard steamship Karnak, Captain Browness from
Havana on the 10th and Nassau, N. p, the 22d of
January arrived at this port at eight O'Clock yesterday
evening.
She had on freight $50 boxes sugar segas New Orleans
cotton and fruit.
Among the passengers by the Karnak General
Menelas Clement Lieutenant Colonel Sidney Prophetic and
Lieutenant Colonel Brenor Prophetic, Of Hayti.
We have the following items Of from the Bahamas,
our files being dated to the 2lst instant
The hotel at Nassau opened on Saturday, the 2lst
inst, by John Shaw, of New York
The Divorce and Matrimonial Causes act passed by the
Legislature during the last session. into operation on
A British bark, laden with mahogany was totally lost
at the Hog Sites during the late stormy weather.
A couple ofsevere fires had occurred in Nassau.
very serious riot had occurred at Harbor Island on
cricket ground, between two Clubs each contestug for
possession of the field for q certain day.
Died. at Nassau Charles NJ Bode, only surviving son OF
Dr. Charles S sOde who had pracsed ~ this colony fer
Hessan Grenadiers during the whole OF the Revolutionary
war In America.
OUR HAVANA CORRESPONDENCE.
HAVANA, Jan. 10, 1860.
Stormy Passage Of the Cahaubd-Large Contracts for the
importation Of COolie-1he Inhabitants OF Polynesia TO
be Shipped-7se Stednaug Dedtur-7rade Reports-
Freiehs and Erchanoo-City Healthy, dc.
The Cahawba arrived last evening at three O'clock hav
ing encountered heavy weather nearly all the way out
and left this morning for New Orleans at eight, with
strong northeast wind, and threatening Of bosterous
passage BY this arrival have received agreeable
accession TO our visitors
There have been three large Cooe contracts closed
within the last three weeks covering thirty five thou
sandone for from 5000 5000, for OO0 and one
other for $4,000 The last 10 bring subjects from the
Eastern Seas the Poynesan Island tribes II is init
mated that under this last contract expeditions be
dcated from the OF Africa; but these specuatons
have given rise TO report that contracts had been closed
bring contract aborers from the OF Africa We
are introducing quite enough from Africa without nst
tupg the apprentice voluntary labor SYSTEM and all
the powers Of the earth cannot prevent it, while there
prospect OF golden gains TO follow the enterprise
The seamtug Decatur is waiting repairs here from tho
damage sustained by getting shore, after beng de-
serted by the Spanish steamer which took her IN
tow, as you were advised.
Our business is not yet fairly open.
Sugar stock, old and new crop, 15 900 boxes No. IL
held at o. rials.
Freighis-A very little better in demand, not in price
Exchange-London, IA TO lax; Paris, TX to1a; New
York, 2 to 4premium New Orleans, AZ TO do short
sight.
Health good
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28
NEW YORK LEGIsLATuRE.


Albany, Jan q 1860.
The bill relative to the sale OF the lands OF non resi-
dent in Westchester county for taxes reported ia
voraby.
The bill to amend the general assessment law
ported against, and the report agreed to.
The Committee on Commerce and Navigation reported
by bill TO regulate the of wharfage and the Of
wharves, slips and piers in New York and Brooklyn.
The Judiciary Committee reported avorably the bill
relative to commercial paper and protests ALSO favorably
the bill for the protection Of the property trade Of
married women.
Mr.. MNNERRx rep) reported in favor Of amending the
charter Of Astoria
Mr. HAMMOND rep) introduced bill relative to taking
testimony in certain cases.
Mr. MANNERRE noticed bill relative to certain funds Of
the First Methodist Episcopal Church John street, New
York.
Mr.. RAMSAY (rep introduced bill relative TO the 70
liability Of stockholders In interpretations
Tie concurrent resolution Of the Assembly inviting the
Governors and members of the Legislatures Of Kentucky
and Tennessee TO visit Albany was also adopted.
The Committee on Commerce and Navigation
powered send for persons and papers with regard to
frauds in the sale Of passenger tickets
m x a n OH ae Tor as
owsFor vessels Of zoo tons less cent per ton
per day for the Of pers wharves bukheads; for
vessels over 200 tons quarter cent per ton additional
sell anchoring in any slip basin, half the above
rates. 1t imposes double rates penalty for neglect
refusal to pay within twenty four hours after demand
Owners of piers authorized charge ve per
ton per day for goods remaining on the pier over forty
eight hours.
The bill relating to the city railroads was again taken
up in Committee of the Whole and warm debate had,
which lasted till five O'Clock. Messrs. Manerre and Si-
noa spoke at length against the bill and Messrs<
Grant and p. p Murphy for it, The Senate everl11F
ordered the bill to a third reading and then ED
till tomorrow morning.
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wiIliam sburg city News.

BrRGlARB IN AsrouA.-Ihe house Of Mr.. James n.
Rankin, at Astoria, entered Thursday night and
robbed Of large quantity Of silver plase valued at $3ss
Mr. Rankin caught Of the burglars at work. and fred
night the house of Captain Furber In Astoria was en-
tered and nearly AL the clothing In the houss aksn. o.
wood, entered, and several yauaho - q naFneB
stoea valued u about 92oN
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28

SOUTHERN PArsR Nn1--The Fredericksburg (vs) He
raid says that the whole amount Of stock neoeixy "a
the erection Of paper fasory and stocking with The
requisite machinery for operating has been subscribed
In that place. and that win DO put under contract early
TIM spring.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-28
Supreme Couft-Spscial Term.
Before Hon. Judge Clerke.

Before Hon. Judge Cerke.
SUIT AGAINST A SHERIFF FOR ESCAPE OF PRI-
SONKR.
JAN. 27.--Bo,ncs, Lyman o.. %. Jas. o. WiQdt,
Moif-This action brought by Mr.. J. B. McCunn
behalf Of the rlainHds 10 damages against the
Sheriff for the escape Of Jacob Cohen from imprisonment
ANcr the suit brought the defendantFe-arrased
Cohen The present motion the part Of the Sheriff
fof leave 10 surrender Cohen and 70 compel the pnt
y discontinue Motion deuisd.
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hold office for three years. have TO appoint
more deputies, and have Office in the City Hail. The
said Clerk is TO have salary TO be fixed by the Board OF
supervisors, and TO over To the City Treasury,
every month"; all fees, perquses and emoluments Of his
Office. Any deficiency between the amount of fees and
perqutes, and the expense and salaries Of the Clerks
Office to be paid out Of the appropriation for county
Mr. aoues' bill to authorize the appointment of certain
objects in New York city, and fix their salaries provides
The Corporation Attorney is 10 be appointed by the
Comptroller TO hold Office for four years until sue
appointed land to receive salary Of pay
able monthly, from the city treasury.
The Surrogate Of New York shall appoint the Public
Administrator, who shall receive the salary as at
present
The Board Of Commissioners Of Taxes and Assessments
shall appoint citizen OF New York who shall be coun-
seor law Of the Supreme Court az counsel for street
openings and assessments who shall have charge of and
conduct all legal proceedings in all matters relating
opening altering, &C. Streets avenues, and perform all
the duties devovipg the Corporation Counsel in
such matters The Of office be FIVE years and the
salary 81 0o0 to be paid on the warrant Of the Comp
troer Of the city, without the being countersigned
by the Mayer Clerk of the Common Council The Coun
sci thus created TO be the legal adviser Of the Boards of
Commissioners of Taxes and Of Assessments and to have
cognzance Of all law matters appertanAg 70 said Boards
The eaary Of the Counsel 70 the Corporation ia to be
90 000 and 50 900 additional for clerk hire 10 be paid
monthly, in lieu Of all salary compensation and Of all
Council shall mot increase the above salary or compensa-
ton All fees and costs received by the Corporation coun
sell above disbursements 70 be paid the Comp
oicr Tho Corporation counsel required To hand
the counsel for street openings and assessments, ap
pointed under the Law. So much Of the Charter amend
meut law paased IN 1857 Is conflicts With The present law,
and the act Of 1884, relating to the opening q Streets 3d.
IN New York, are repealed:
Mr. Jaques bin to amend the Life and Health Insurance
Companys act, provides as follows" No company shall
be organized under the first department OF the FIRST
ton Of the act of 1863 with less capital than
und the second department with less than Us 100 capt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09
CONGBR 50.

SENATE. March S.--Mr. Grimes rep, Iowa. gave
notice of bill for the resrocesson of the District of
Columbia to the State of Maryland and for the re-
moyal Of the Capital of the United States. The Louis
vile and Portland Canal enlargement resolution was
made the special order for Tuesday next aod also the
Homestead bill, for the came day, at o'clock. MIR.
Browns Dem, Miles, Territorial resolutions were
then taken up, and Mr. Colamer 9ep, VI addressed
the Senate. He was foowe by MIR. Benjamin Dem,
La in reply. The West Point bill was then taken
up, and Mr.. Wigfsl Dem, Texas) withdrew his
amendment for an appropriation to pay Texas Volun-
teers and presented another specifying the items de-
sired After some debate the amendment was adopted
Mr.. Hale Rep, n. IL moved that when the ree-
mens Of volunteers are rased the regular army be de-
creased in proportion. Lost. Adjourned
HOUSE, March S.-Mr. Burch Dem, Cali intro
duced bill to pay the expenses attending the sup
preston of Indian hostiltes He also offered reso'
luton which was adopted, iustructng the Judiciary
Committee to ascertain if any legislation is necessary
TO facilitate the organization of the House. and preserve
order previous to the election OF Speaker. Mr.
Kellogg (Dem ILL., introduced bill granting lands
to actual settlers in the Territories and providing that
the inhabitants elect all Territorial oficere Mr. john
CochIane Dem, n. Y introduced bull to amend the
act limiting the laDlItes OF shlpoWneTs' hi' ouioy
Rep, Ohio reporteda Congressional printing, bnding
and lithographiDg reform bllproposng to establish
Government Printing Office. Mr. Haskin Ia. IL a,
n. Y asked that the Committee on Public Expend-
lures be authorized to employ clerk and senographer
for the reason that the Committee had been directed to
investigate the matter of the public printing. Mr..
Burnett Dem. n.y. moved to amend by instructlng
the Committee to investigate the giving out OF the
| public binding. The motion was carried to grant
clerk and stenogTapber, also the motion OF Mr..
Burnett Mr.. Colfax rep, Ind submitted report
and bill proposing reduction in the expenses OF the
Post Office Department. Also inviting proposals for
carrying tie entire mails between the Atlantic and
Pacific States, on one line. The Army Appropriation
bill was reported. Messrs. Stanton Rep, Ohio and
Curtis Rep, Iowa. urged that the bill should be
referred to the Committee Military Affairs, and
Messrs. Sherman Rep, Ohio, Phelps Dem, Mo-,
and Washbun Rep, Me J, took opposite grounds,
when tie bill was referred to the Committee of the
Whole. The bill requiring the Executive documents
to be printed previous to the commencement OF tue
session. wss taken up and debated at length The bill
was amended so to place tire printing at the option
Of the President and then ordered to third reading,
when the House adjourned.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09
EDWIN CRATES.

We do not intend needlessly to alarm anybody;
but, ere this we fear that the Editor of The Clere
land Leader is nothing but :" a dsmnitiOn body, -
having received metallic quietus from Edwin II.
Tenney, attorney at law, Nashville, Tennessee.
The outraged Tenney, so long ago as the Goth of
last January, requested the Editor aforesaid to
come down to 4" the Ohio and Kentucky line" and
be shOt-a genial invitation, which we suppose The
Leader, as a lover Of diversion, at once accepted
Our tenderer readers will naturally ask what wrong
impelled man bearing the gentle name of Edwin,
to a revenge so stern. Let them be informed then,
that on the Fourth of last July, Mr.. Tenney was
delivered at Rome Tennessee, of an Old-fashiOned
Grafton of that kind which warns the patriot heart
and tckles the least susceptible diaphragm. This
performance the admiring Romans carried swiftly
to the printer and the mail, with its usual velocity,
TO Cleveland; when The Leader, either bearing
malice or lacking taste, laughed at Edwin as heart
lily as if he were a Great American Tragedian.
Rolled by such an indignty Mr.. Edwin transmitted
his deadly defiance several weeks ago; so that the
sOrry lester of The Leader is doubtless, by this
time, an easy and comfortable corpse. We avail
can neither keep silent nor compliment the defunct
critic of Cleveland, of whom we feel authorized to
speak with little severity. Mr.. Tenney's Grafton
"a copy of which we have with gratitude received
and with admiration perused-is, whether we con-
slider it as literary or Fourth of July per-
fornance, one of the most remarkable of the
age. We have read many +. j. OratiOns and list
ened to very few but in none of those which we
have been fated to hear ncOnsderately requested
10 read, have we noticed SO many beautiful words,
so many novel phrases, SO many startling illustra-
tons, so many ingenious turns, so much originality,
beauty and rim as in this How Mr.. Edwin IL.
TeDney trained himself before yenturing upon this
masterpiece, is to us unknown. Perhaps, like
Bayes, IN the Rehearsal, he took physlc and was
bled Possibly he subscribed to each big DlctiOna-
ry and swallowed both without Partially. We
incline, though, to our first suggestion; for there
is about the Grafton a very medical smell. IL
should have been delivered to an assembly Of suck
ing saw bones. Mr.. Tenney speaks of "garghng;
of Z" the clinic pang;" of " bulimia for liberty;
of phrenetc principles" of E" churning the SEN
sorium;" of "lymphatc" citizensi oil " Ventri-
cles;" of typhoid" theologians; OF Hungary
opening her blood vessels" of " the bleeding
" Joints of dismembered confederacy;" of de-
"oxydzipg the acids of anaticism;" of "tho sweaty
" wrecks of the past" From the freedom with
which be uses these technicals, we apprehend that
Mr.. Tenney was admitted to the couch of Hygeia
before he yielded to the Establishments of Themis;
or, to speak plainly, that he compounded cathartic
pills before he drew declarations. Yet we conjec-
ture that he has not been constant lover; for
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09
PENNsYLvANIA DEMOCRACY.

The approach of Presidential Election is
almost uniformly signalized by new experiment
on popular credulity by the Democratic leaders in
Pennsylvania. Now it is cry Of Polk, Dallas,
and the Tariff of 49," now Buchanan and
Z" Free Kansas" or whatever else may seem to
serve the purpose of the hour. One year, leading
Den ocratic Member of Congress- franks home
reams of prospectuses of the Democratic organ at
Washington, suppressing so much thereof as de-
clares tie party inexoraby hostile to Protection;
hen Mr.. Francis w. Hughes (who is now going a
delegate to Charleston) holds debate with lead .
ing Wing wherein he grayely maintains the propo-
ston that Polk is better Protectlonist than Clay
Tn short, to swindle is the most available accom-
plishment the inevitable necessity, of Democratic
wire. worker in Pennsyvania-the means whereby
be achieves fat ColectOrships and Consulates, For
eign Embassies and seats in the Cabinet We had
no right TO be surprised therefore, that the late
Democratic State Convention should have hardened
its brass up to the point of passing this resolve to
wit:
Re,cred tie convictions Of the Democratic party remain
unshaken in the wisdom ana Justice Q, Of Se eoany
necessities ofa reasonable revenue system tue
Government
dnt the subject Of Specific Duties, and desire our
Representatives in Congress to procure nch modincauon s
laws az The uHose legislation Of The Republican pdtty 100
renders Necessary for the prosperity oil the ndu'a
fennT lysnia.
isn't that refrigerating The MODIFICATION OF
the Tariff effected in 1857 was recommended and
formally approved by President Pierce, elected BY
the aid of these same Pennsy lvania Democrats.
1t is further true
That the Republicans had not majority In the
House, and did not compose fourth OF the Senate
That the only Democrats from pennsylvania
(Messrs. Florence and Packer who voted either
way on that BILL voted for it.
That quite number of Republicans, including
Mr.. Sherman, now leader of the House, voted
againsi it.
That it was in no sense party measure, but was
supported and opposed by members of all parties
with no regard to politics.
We might go on multiplying facts which prove
tie utter knayery of the resolve above quoted
but to what end! It's authors intended it only for
effect on those who never any exposure OF their
tricks, and do not want to see any. If mailing
cheats 10 the pillory were now in fashion, those
authors would have been eaIless long ago.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09
IEGIsLATURE.

SENATE, March S.-Bills were reported to amend
the metropolitan Police Act; to organize State Board
of Claims; to establish Nautical School in New York
| Harbor, and to prevent HarboT encroachments' A
bill was introduced to prevent frauds in the sale OF
goods Several bills read third time and passed.
among them the New York City Railroad bill-2O to
L.. The bill relative to proceedings for the recovery
of rent and demised premises was discussed by Mr..
Colvn, and was made special order for this evening
ASSEMBLY, March ga Committee of five was or
dered to report resolutions in regard to the Pacific
Railroad The Railroad Toll bill was ordered to a
third reading Also the bill to provide for the pay
ment of tie Floating Debt of New York. Several
other bills were also considered in Committee and Or
dered to third reading; among them the bill to amend
the Exemnton Laws.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09

We print on another page the letter to The
Eseni,g Post Of one known to US as an active and
int a, 1t Republican of our State, setting forth his
rea,,us for desiring the nomination of EDWARD
BATES as the Republican candidate for President.
We pre- eI this 10 other articles OF similar tenor,
because II deals much in unqlestonaole facts and
not at al in personal disparagementS, nWdlous pm
paIisors Cr croabing predictions. We are Wiling
to the extent of the space we can spare Tor such
purpose, to let all views be heard all candidates Do
suggested and commended through our COLUMNS
barring cut only articles which assume 10 Demon
htrate that with A. as our canditate we can make
no fight, or that if b. ia nominated We shall not try
to make any. We choose not to give place to any
sentiment that will haveto be retracted or explained
away IN case of any possible nomination. With
only these qualifications, our friends are invited TO
'end US any suggestions they may deem important
on this interett ng theme, and We will publish 80
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09

We have received several letters from Pennsyl-
vana, contradicting what we published last week
from Mr.. james p. Morgan OF Lancaster, who
insisted that Gen. CAMERON was the strongest pos
sible nominee for President so far Pennsylvania
is concerned, and would certainly receive her
Electoral Vote if nominated at Chicago. We de.
clIe to print these letters, believing them calcu-
lated to increate heart-burnings in Pennsylvania,
when it is pperatyey necessary that those already
existrg shoud be soothed and dispeled. The sim
pie fact that uaIy Pennsylvania Republicans deny
thai Gen CaIneIOa ID the choice of the Peoples
party ia that State for President, and believe his
nomination at Chicago inexpedieu is all that need
be stated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09

Dir. Colfax's bill and report submitted to the
House yesterday contemplating Retrench nent and
Reform in our general Postal management seem to
us very good so far as they CO.. They will improve
the service and at the same time save money to the
Treasury by correcting wasteful abuses. We fer
vently hope the bill may pass. But We shall not
forget that the Post Office needs in addition to and
above these merely administrative reforms,
/, The abolition of the FrankiDg Privilege;
2. Prompt delivery of all letters mailed to the
persons severally addressed;
3. The work of the Department inside as well as
outside Of PostOiices to be awarded to the lowest
responsible BIDDERS.
Take this City, for example, on the latter point.
We " i'll warrant that responsible men can be found
to deliver each letter received to the party distinct
y addressed within two hours after its receipt for
less money than is nov paid for having letters deliy-
cred in part once per day and in part not at ALL
And if each letter ,cerc promptly delivered, the in-
creased revenue thence resulting would be counted
BY tens of thousands.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-09
MIR. VAN wYCK,s SPEECH.

On Wednesday, large majority Of the House OF
Representatives at Washington visited Mount Yer
non. Mr.. Van Wyck, the member from the Or
ange District in this State, stad behind and made
speech. We learn that it was one of the raciest
and spiciest of the Session. Though the House was
thin, goody share of the Southern representatives
were present; and, however much dsinclined, at
the outset, to listen, Mr.. Van Wyck, ere he had
DONE not only got their attention, but stirred their
bile to the very dregs. The earlier portion of the
speech was devoted to exposing the inconsistency
of such of the Barnburners, of whom he was for
merly one as pow remain in the Democratic party.
He garnished this part of his performance with
choice extracts from the speeches of Dix. Van
Buren,, and others of that kith and kin, aud with
cutting excerpts from the history Of the radical
Democracy of New.York during the eventfd years
when the stone which the builders rejectef daiy
adorned the bead of the editorial columns oil Inc
Jlbanu atlas. Mr.. Van Wyck, who never gave
vote for any ticket but the Irregular Democratic
until 1856, proved that by uniting with toe Repuo-
Ii San party he, and those disciples OF Sllas Wnsn'
vho did likewise. were but following where their
principles led the way
But the part of the speech which aroused the ne
of the practitioners under the dueling CODE wa. inc
bumliating, because truthful, comparison 1t ore"
between the noisy gascouade prevalent below the
Potomac and on the Southern side of the RePresen-
t,tiyes Hall, misc altd courage, and that uofiinch-
ing self.pOs,ession, SO calm and so effective ei-
bibted BY the people of the North in many Oloooy
encounter on land and on sea, in the wars Oh '0e
R.pubLc. The contrast he instituted between
Bunker Hill and Lundy's Lane on the one nsna'
and Kings Mountain and Bladensburg on the oIne''
,.a. moi NJ all TO the taste of some Of the hre'
eaters, who tried by loud intonations anu n1'.
gesticulatop, to intimidate Mr.. Van wycA' e'os
during the delivery of his speech. But We 'en'''.
TO cay that he will not be frightened "nen 'oS..
madmen stare, nor diverted from bis purpose e'''