The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-01-19

m their Southern masters and the Northern apoh-
t;on;sis. are also descanted upon with vigor and
bittarness. The writer refers to the Confederate
Minister in London. and expresses the greatest
anxiety for the publication of his letter in the
Times or some other London paper. The docu-
meat, on the whole, is curious one, ana VIII
amply repay careful perusal.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The latest developments in the matter OF the
pendng election Of Speaker Of the Assembly at
Albany, show that high state of excitement on
the subject still exists. The republican members
held caucus on Saturday night, when it was re-
solved to stick to Mr.. Caicot as their candidate.
A statement of the present condition OF affairs
was made out for presentation to Governor Sey-
mour, in which he is requested to call out the
militia to preserve order in the State capital. 1t
is said that resolution to this effect will also be
passed in the Senate to-day or tomorrow, and that
the Governor will accede to the request. The As
sembly does not meet again till Wednesday of
this week.
The brig Costa Rica, from Aspinwali, brings US
intelligence of a destructive fire which visited
that thriving city on the 22d of December last.
The total damage done is estimated at no less
sun than 5000 900. The Panama Railroad office,
tn, ST. Charles Hotel, the Aspinwall House, the
Howard House and several other valuable build
ings were laid in ashes We give full account
of the conHagration, with some account of Aspin-
wall: in another column.
Tie following United States vessels were at
Pensacola. Fla, on the 9th inst. ASteamer Cir
cassian ships Boughton w. r. Anderson, Poto-
mac. Oneida Nightingale and Preble, and brig
Bohio.
The thirty ninth anniversary Of the New York
Bible Society was held last evening, at the Pres
byterian church, Madison square. The attendance
on the occasion was not so large as usual. The
opening prayers were offered by the Rev. DR..
Adams, after which the annual report was read
by the Secretary, Mr.. Parker. This was very
interesting document, lengthy, and full of incl
dents of the camp and of the battle field wherein
soldiers showed their devotion to the Gospel as well
their fidelity to the cause for which they had
taken up arms. Since the breaking out of the war
the labors Of the society have been very considera
bly, increased, but the results are in every respect
satisfactory, and compare most favorably with
those Of preceding years. Addresses were deli
vered by Rev. DR.. Adams, Rev. DR.. Cox and Rev.
DR.. Hall. A collection was then made, and the
proceedings were closed by prayer.
The Wheeling LtteUigencei' says the rumor Of O
rebel advance upon Winchester, Virginia, was
without foundation. All is as quiet in that vicinity
as the unbroken stiffness on the Rappahannock.
The Legislatures of New York, New Jersey,
Ohio California Wisconsin, Missouri and West
Virginia are yet to choose United States Senators
for the places ofthose whose terms expire with the
present Congress.
Captain John Brown, of the Thirtieth Ohio re-
gment, son Of old Ossawattomie Brown, who was
hung at Charestown, Virginia, is one Of the Off.
GERS recently dismissed from service for being on
home duty without leave.
What the Southern papers call |" CONSUMPTION
"a nothing more nor less than the operations o.
lcgalized press gangs.
Edison b. Olds who was recently released from
Fort Lafayette, is a member, in full communion,
OF tho Methodist Episcopal Church at Lancaster,
Ohio.
1t is said that the conservative party Of New
Hampshire will make the following peace propo-
sition party issue in the coming election in that
S.ate:-An immediate armisticc, and a speedy
peace; the States to be reunited, the war cx-
penses Of both parties to be assumed by the fede
raj government, and slavery to assume the place
which it held before the breaking out Of the rebel
lion.
kentucky, recommends firm adherence to the
cause Of the Union. and says the State will
not abate jot or title OF her opposition to Sc
cession or to abolition.
The Erie canal embankmcnt, near Rochester,
broke away on the 9th instant, and the rush of the
water caused damage TO property amounting to
fifty or sixty thousand dollars.
Claiborne +. Jackson. whose death was some
days ago announced, and the report to-day con.
frmed, was elected Governor Of Missouri in 1850.
Ho ran on the Douglas democratic ticket, beating
Hancock Jackson (Breckinridge democraD, James
B. Gardenhire (republican) and Sample Orr ina
tiona Union.) The term for which he was elected
expired on the last day of 1862.
The collector Of the government war tax in
Louisville, Kentucky, between the 25th Of Noven,.
Der and the 3lst of December collected and paid
over ono hundred and eighty thousand dollars.
John Anderson, the fugitive slave whose case
excited SO much interest some time since, is about
to leave England for Liberia where he intends to
settle
The New Orleans correspondent OF the Boston
TtdreVcr writes that Major General Augur will
command the grand division in the dvance upon
Port Hudson, and the brigadcs will be commanded
respectively by Brigader General Wetzel and
Acting Bsisadier General Dudley. formerly colone
OF the Thirtieth Massachusetts, The troops are in
the highest spirits, and eager for the impending
struggle TO commence.
Mr. Keys, late editor OF the Crceville, Ohio,
Watch'ndn, has become ravng maniac, owing 20
his Incarceration as Site prisoner. He Is at
present in the Lunatc Asylum at Columbus.
The stock market active and buoyant saturday
10 the afternoon weakness caused by sales
close accounts but before tho adjournment Of the public
board the market recovered its tone and closed firmly
Gold was lower, closing a, 1867. Exchange steady
at 1922. 163 Money active at six per cent bot
houses in good credit found difficulty In supplying
their wants.
Cotton advanced on Saturday 10 T3Hc 7ic. for mid.
dngs, with sales and resides reported TO the extent OF
20oo bales Flour, wheat and shade 6rmor,
aud In fair demand. There activity In provi.
sons and prices we're well supported The transact ons