The weekly Arizona miner., 1870-03-05
Letter from New York.
tcoRREsroSDEScE ARIZONA MINER.
NEW YORK Crrv. February 8, 1870.

NEW YoRk Crry. February 8, 1870.
 At last we have a snow storm, and it is a real old fashioned one. It has showed inces- sanity all day, and there is every prospect of its continuing to do SO all night. Snow gives the city cheerful appearance, but it Is uni versdlly regarded by our citizens as perfect nuisance.
 Prince Arthur left here, for Boston, on Sat urday last. During his short sojourn here, he visited many places of interest, and ex- pressed himself very highly pleased with whot he had seen, and very thankful for the treatment he had received A report was circulated throughout the city on Saturday that an attempt had been made to assassi nate him; of course this created considerable excitement, but upon investigation the ru- nor was found to be void of the slightest foundation
 In order that you may form a slight idea of the state of New York at the present time, will give you a sample of our daily criminal news; Patrick Henry was stabbed | in the abdomen yesterday by an unknown ruiiian; Joseph Birch, leader of gang of rowdies, attempted to kill James Fisher, while he was standing in front of his resi- dence in, Canal street Mrs. Welch, who was | SO terribly beaten last week by her husband, lies in very critical condition, and her re- covery is considered extremely doubtful. ] Buckhout, the Sleepy Hollow murderer, at | tempted to kill his tailor and a fcllow-pris oner, on Friday last, but failed 10 intlict any serious injury on either. For the Townsend murder, Reynolds has been fully committed. | At the outset, he made an attempt at lunaey, but be has given that up, as he has under gone thorough examination by some of our | most celebrated surgeons, and pronounced | perfectly sane. Although he is 10 be very ably defended at his trial it is the general opinion that be will be convicted His coun- sel have advised him to look well to bis spir- itual welfare.
 By telegraph from Cuba we learn of the 1 cold blooded murder, yesterday, Of one American and the fatal wounding of two others. These young men had only been there few weeks, and had gone rom here with the intention Of opening a petlCmcry store at Havana They were unfortunate enough to go into rbe street wearing biu, Heckfies, for which they were shot down like dogs. Captain General De Rodas is very in. dignant at this outrage and has offered a re- ward of Sl 600 for the arrest of the assassin He has also ordered all officers of justice ,o employ every means within their power to arrest the william.
 New Jersey has refused to adopt the Eff. teenth Amendment. The Speaker Mfr. Leon Abbott, spoke for two hours against its adop- tion. This is an unexpected blow to thu Rads, and one which they will deeply feel. Many rumors are ahOat regarding Mir Revels, the eolorcd Senator from Mississippi and the probability of hts being permitted to take his scat It begins to look decidedly dark for him. Some Senators will oppose him upon the ground of his not having beer a eitiEea of the country niHe ycdrs, as tn, Constitution requires.
 Yesterday Kit B1rns' old dog and rat pit in Water street was formally opened as s home for destitute and fallen women; tho ex- ercises were conducted by Bishop James and Rev. Stephen H. Tyng, Jr The house ha, been thoroughly cleaned and renovated, and is in very comfortable shape; it has eight in mates to start with.
 A motion was lately made by the District Attorney to have the Mcfarland case remoy ed to the Court of Oyer and Terminer. Thi. was denied by Judge Bedford. The trial vii take place during the March term of the Court of General Sessions The genera opinion is that he will be acquitted.
 Last night the new spectacular drama o the Twelve Temptations was brought out q, the Grand Opera House. In point of seen cry, 1t surpasses anything ever produced r this country; over four thousand people wit messed its first performance last night The other theatres are doing a good business they have made no change in their bills since l wrote you last ".