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OOL'ETMBTJB: Thursday Morning, July IT, 1H56. URGENT CITY CIRCULATION. The George Law, which arrived at New York Monday, from the Isthmus, brought sl,- liOO.UOO in specie. -—- “ To the Benevolent.” We invite the attention of the charitable reader to the advertisement in another column, bearing the above caption. As it speaks for itself, at least to those who are not deal’ to the cry of distress, we consider it unnecessary to add to the appeal our own voice. We beg leuve however, respectfully to suggest to our city authorities, that some action on their part in their official capacity, would be creditable to them as men and as City Fathers. The Montgomery Journal, commenting in good temper, on our first article in regard to the Guards’ triumph over the lllues, says that tho Blues having twice before beaten the Guards, were gratified at being beaten on this last trial; that they were indifferent as to the result, if not actually “throwing off.” There is no doubt that the Blues did “throw oft” — from the bull's eye. Anybody can see that, who will examine their turget. Quits! —let’s hush. Judge Nisbet’s Position. There lias been a good deal said about the pelitical position of Judgo Nisbet—so much, that the matter had become quite uncertain. The last Macon Citizen says, “ho is still an American in principle and feeling. He is still an ardent admirer of Mr. Fillmore. lie is not a Buchanan man, yet, nor will he be if there is any reasonable prospect of Mr. Fill more’s success. Between Fremont and Buch anan, however, he will be for Buchanan, as would hundreds of others, in such a contin gency. That’s all.” The Southern ltccorder says that it knows this statement to be strict ly truo. We see it stated that Louis Napoleon is about relaxing his severity to the family of Louis Phillippe, and will soon propose a law, nud give his support, whereby a sum of 200,000 francs shall be paid annually to each of the said princesses, if surviving, or to their hus bands or issue. This is certainly very kind in Louis, and his change of heart is perhaps at tributable to his Baby. We have always heard that they were great heart-softeners. The Candidates. We havo recently seen in an exchange, por traits of Fillmore, Fremont and Buchanan.— Millard is the finest looking of the three ; Fremont the prettiest, but parts his hair in tho middle, an eccentricity, and violation of good taste, which would debar him our vote if there was nothing else to allege against him. As for Mr. Jimmy Buchannn, ho is a sight to look at. Ugly beyond belief—features hard as a stone fence, with a most abominable leer. No wonder no woman ever fanciod him. Old Buck would do well to call in his pictures as the Banks sometimes do their bills, 110 can never o elected on that platform, sure! Nota Brng —This paragraph not intended to be po litical, but merely artistical and critical. We were much puzzled yesterday about tho telegraphic announcement that Santa Anna had taken tho field ~ninst Walker, at theheail of some Gnutomala troops. As tho General defies all calculation, however, and as all our exchanges containing th news, published it in like manner, wo followed suit. In the Pe tersburg Express, we find the dispatch to read as follows: Advices from Guatemala, stale that an ad vance guard of the army arrived atSanaAnna, on the 11th, and were cordially received. ■ 1 “ ♦ How the House makes a President. It is not iiupo iblc that the next President of the United States will have to be elected bj the House of Representatives. It may inter est our readers to give tho exact formula of election in that body. Iu the event of no election by tho people then the Constitution prescribes that: From tlie persons having the highest num ber, not exceeding three, on tho list of those voted for as President, the House of Represen tatives slinll choose immediately by ballot the President. But in choosing the ?resident, the veto shall bo taken by States, tho representa tion from each State having one vote ; a quo rum for this purpose shnll consist of a mem ber or members from two-thirds of the States, and a majority of all the Slates shall be neces sary to a choice. And if tho House of Repre sentatives shall not choose a President when ever the right of choice shall devolve upon them before the fourth of March next follow ing, then tho Vice President shall act as Pres ident, as in case of tho death or other consti tutional disability of the President Love and Murder. Iu Erie, Pa., Inst week, a man named Havt, aged forty, shot and killed, in her own house, a young lady aged fifteen, for refusing to mar ry him, aud for telliL c him that if he were out of her way she would have other beaux. The weapon used was a revolver. After the first shot, the ball passing through her head, Hayt took her up and laid her on a sofc He then placed the weapon at her ear and again fired, of course finishing the fatal work instantly. The young lady’s screams brought her mother to her, when tho murderer commenced firing at her, but with out effect. He gave himself up, and made a full confession; says he was perfectly sane, and that he cannot tell why he fired at the mother as he had nothing against her. Also that a minute before the fatal du.d, he had no intention of harming his victim.— The man who could love with such intensity, should find it easy to die in expiation of his crime. In many points, the case strikingly reminds ore of the play of Othello. The “other beaux” spoken of by the young lady, was the spark, probably, which fired the pis tol. Y'm. M. Swain of Philadelphia, we believe, has been elected President of the N. Y. & N. 0. Telegraph Company. The Albany Express is of the opinion that the losses to speculators in breadstuffs and provisions in the United States within a few months cannot be less than $15,000,000. Debate on the Brooka’ Assault in tho House. July 10.—The consideration of the report i of the committee relative to Brooks’ assault on Mr. Sumner was resumed. Mr. Cornins (negro wliorshipper) of Mnssa : chusetts, said that he heard no terms of con demnation of the assault which did injustice to the perpetrator. In contemplating tho re port of tho committee and the issue involved, all local, political, and personal feelings sunk into insignifiancc. Ho asked not sympathy for Mr. Stunner, nor a vindication of Massa chusetts, hut implored every member who loved peuce, quiet and order to join as one inan and roll buck tho tide of ruffian violence which was becoming prominent, prevalent and arrogant. , Mr. Brooks rose to speak, but Mr. Wake man and others objected. Tho first named said his object merely was to ask that order be preserved. The prevalent confusion pre vented him from hearing every word. The speaker said that he should endeavor to preserve order. Mr. Coinins, resuming, said, when he saw two members of Congress standing at the side of Mr. Brooks, as accomplices, he was re minded of a remark o r tho gentleman from Mississippi, who, in alluding to the scenes at that time transpiring on this floor, said he was almost ready to exclaim, in the language of Ferdinand, “All hell is loose, and devils are here.” The murderous blow which felled Sunmer, fell not on Massachusetts more than on any other .State. The slave power having failed to sustain itself in ineffectual conflict, resorted to brute force, and with a bludgeon beat Free dom over the head. The slave powor has trampled the constitution in the dust. There is very little more for the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Cobb) to do than to draw mar ginal black lines around it, and write the word “Expunge” across its face. In his remarks, Mr. Comins alluded to the mission to South Carolina of Samuel Hoar Mr. Aiken, (dem.) of South Carolina, inter rupted, pronouncing on his own responsibility, one of Mr. Comins statements false. This produced some confusion. Mr. Letcher, (dem.) of Va., rose to a ques tion of order, that what may have occurred in South Carolina had nothing to do with the is sue pending. Mr Houston, (dem.) of Ala. likewise in terposed, saying that the remarks of Mr. Co mins were irrelevant. Mr. Ciddings, (nigger worshipper) of Ohio, earnestly called hinj to order. The Speaker defined the rights of members in debate, not to interrupt Mr. Comins. Mr. Letcher did not insist on his point of order. Mr. Comins resumed, expressing his amaze ment at the stern stolidity of the Senate con cerning their privileges and dignity, at which a deadly blow was aimed. In conclusion he ref'ered in commendation to the remarks of James Watson Webb, that the outrage merited death on the spot, to be administered by any one present. Could the friends of Mr. Brooks object to his expulsion from the House'/ Mr. Cobb, (dem.) of Ga., said he had hoped no disposition would have been evinced to avoid the issue furnished by that assault, which was in consequence of Mr. Sumner’s anti-slavery speech or sentiments, not founded in truth nor supported by evidence. Let the question be met fairly. Tho testimony show ed that tho assault was made in consequence of a personal insult offered to a friend and kinsman of Brooks, and the indignity cast on tho State which Mr. Brooks in part represent ed. It was so stated by Mr. Sumner as the reason given by Mr. Brooks at the time the assault was made. As to drawing black lines around the constitution, as recommended by Mr. Comins, he who was prepared for tho dam nable deed might do it. It was no part of his duty, and tho invitation met no response in his heart. Mr. Comins said he alluded to the slave power. Mr. Cobb continuing, remarked, that he raised his voice in behalf of the Constitution, planted himself on its provisions and called on the gentleman to enforce thr-n. He then argued that this was not such a question as justified the jurisdiction of the House. The constitution protected members only so far as was necessary for legislative purposes, beyond this they were on a level with their humblest constituents. With regard to Edmonson and Kcitt, whom a majority of the committee pro posed to censure, they were guilty of no dis orderly behavior within the province of the House to punish—neither was principal or ac cessor to the uct. Because they took no steps to prevent the perpetration of tho act, to in form Mr. Sumner of his danger—the commit tee say their neglect is reprehensible, thus in effect proposing to punish a man who receiving a confidential communication, fails to become a public informer. Mr. Pennington, (niggei worshipper) of N. J., l marked, if Mr. Orr, yesterday insinuated what was not boldly asserted, tha* the object was to make political capital, it was utterly untounded, in so far as he was concerned; and, therefore, he gavo it a flat denial. Ho argued in support of tho principles advanced by the report of the committee, saying that it imputed to Brooks no murderous purpose, but iu the eye of the law the weapon used was a murderous one, and wielded in a murderous | manner. Mr. Foster (K. N.) of Ga., aid he had no j personal acquaintance with either Mr. Sumner : or Brooks, and hence could argue tho subject I dispassionately. He contended that it was as ! clear to him as the sun in heaven that the House under the constitution had no juris- ‘ •Potion in the premises. He condemned the inflammatory appnls resorted to in this case, j Without action die House adjourned. July 11 —The House osumed the conside ration of tho report on tho assault of Mr Sumner by Mr. Brooks of South Carolina. Mr. Allison contended that the subject not only invaded the rights of Mr. Sumner, but of | the people. This was not merely a private 1 quarrel. The sanctity of the Senate Chamber ! had been violated by a member of this Houso, ■ which should, however unpmasivut it might be punish the offeuder. Mr. Bocoek said there was no case on record showing the expulsion of a member for assault and battery. He argued that the pending case did not warrant the interposition of the Houso, no such “disorderly behavior” for which tho Constitution provides punishment having been committed. Mr. Sima ns argued that the protection of members from assault, for anything said in debate, was essential to freedom of debate, I and, therefore, he sustained the position taken by the Select Committee in their report. Mr. Wilson said this whole matter had been invested with an importance quite unmerited. When the facts were developed there could be found nothing but personal controversy. The House lmd only limited power over its members and could not punish for “disorderly beha vior, unless committed in open session, and could not expel for any offence elsewhere. Mr. Eddie said the House owed it to them selves for the protection of their rights, and they owed it to the nation in the defense of a ! great Constitutional principle, to pass the res- ! olutionof expulsion, and much as he regretted the necessity he was constrained to vote for its passage. ! Mr. Biddings tendered to Mr. Brooks the whole sympathies of his heart, for ho recollec ted tlmt fifteen years ago lie himself stood hero accused, but on a difl'erentcharge, without be ing permitted to open his lips or a friend to utter a sentiment in his behalf. He said Mr. Brooks had satisfied the law relative to his as aault and battery on Mr. Sumner, but had not atoned for the great crime committed against the Constititution, and the blow made against l the sovereign rights of the people. He en dorsed every word of Mr. Sqmuer’s speech. Mr. Campbell, of Ohio, said lie should en deavor to morrow to close the debate by mov ing the previous question, in order that a vote might be taken on Monday. ■ —- Trial of tho Hon. F. T. Herbert. Another dense crowd assembled this morning at the Criminal Court, says the Washington Union of Saturday eveuiug. The argument of J. M. Brewer, Esq., was closed ; and Messrs. Percy Walker, of Alabama, and Joseph H. Bradley, of this city, argued the case for the defence, when tho District Attorney, Mr. Key, closed for the prosecution, and the case was submitted to the jury at ten minutes past 3 o’clock, with the following instructions from his honor Judge Crawford, on the application of the counsel for the defence. Ist. If a sudden affray arose between the accused and the deceased, and afterwards sev eral other persons interfered to assist the de ceased, and by these assailants the defendant was borne down and beaten, and had reason to believe that he was in imminent danger of great bodily harm, from which he could not safely escape, and while in this position fired the pistol by which the deceased was killed, it was in judgment of law a case of excusable homicide, and it is immaterial, in the absence of premeditation and malice, by whom the af fray was commenced. And it is also not material that the accused might havo escaped before the imminent peril came upon him, if at the time the peril came he had reason to believe himself in imminent peril of life, or of great bodily harm, and when he fired the pistol he could not safely escape. 2d. To have authorized Herbert to tako the life of Keating, the necessity for doing so need not be actual; for if the circumstances were such as to impress his (Herbert’s) mind with the reasonable belief that such necessity was impending, it is sufficient. 3d. If tho jury believe, from the evidence, that at tho time the pistol was discharged, Herbert was being pressed by the superior numbers, and was in danger of death, or of serious bodily harm, from which he could not safely escape, he was justified in taking life. 4th. If tho jury entertain reasonable doubts as to any material fact necessary to make out the case for the government, they must give the benefit to the defendant. The court met again at half past six o’clock, when a message was received from the jury, saying that they had come to no agreement, and requesting the court to adjourn to meet at half past nine o’clock to morrow (Sunday) morning ; which was agreed to. Low Necked Dresses. The low-necked dresses of the ladies are made the theme of small jokes by certain fel lows of the baser sort, who might be in better business. In our opinion it is with the ladies a matter of taste, which they might be allowed to indulge at their discretion ; the wits who would ridicule them had better look at home. If they don't like to see the ladies, let them look the other way! There was a great party in the Fifth Avenue just before last Lent, and the ladies in the matter of dress, were ex tremely lowly-minded; so low were some of them disposed to go, that Jones said to Snooks : ‘Did you ever see the like ? ’ ‘No,’ says Snooks, ‘I never did ; at least, not since I was weaned! That was outrageons; but presently the ras cals met the belie of the evening, a splendid creature, and Jones exclaimed : ‘What a galaxy of beauty!’ ‘Well, I declare,’ says Snooks, ‘you have the advantage of me ; I thought a galaxy in cluded a constellation of beauties?’ ‘So it does,’said Jones, don't you seethe milky way.’ On they passed, and soon encountered a magnificent woman, with such frank develop ments as to leave no room for doubt as to the quality of her charms. ‘There,’ says Jones, ‘is the finest woman in the house.’ ‘Fact,’ says Snooks, ‘she outstrips all the rest.’ The Daily Editor. From the valedictory of P. W. Alexander, Esq., late of the Savannah Republican, we take the following paragraphs : The duties and responsibilities of the con ductor of a daily press are So great, that he is entitled to claim some indulgence for his short-comings. The incessant mental and phy sical labor required to produce every morning a sheet that perishes ere night-fall, can never he properly appreciated by those who view the circle of varied operations from without. It is symbolized in classic story by tho stone of Sysiphus, and the wheel of Ixion; while I tear that the fable of Tantalus might be super added to illustrate the fortunes of many of my brethren of the quill. This picture has its reverse, however. With all its responsibilities, there is much that : s cheering in an editor’s life, not the least of which is the power he possesses to uphold 1 ruth and rebuke Error; and he is a poor philosopher, as well as editor, who cannot, re turn every morning to his labors, with renew ed zeal, energy and determination. Autographs by Telegraph. Professor Giovanni Casselli, of Florence, has just made a discovery which promises to cast all previous contrivances in electro telegraph into the shade. He has invented an appara tus by which the telegraphic wire will trans mit to any distance an exact fac-similc of any writing or design, when made to communicate with a similar apparatus at the other station. If the account of this extraordinary invention, which wo extract from the Conrrier de Mercantile \ ot Genoa, bo true, the transmission of telo gr.q hie despatches by single letters will be entirely superseded : and the original writing put into the apparatus will be reproduced in an instant, with signature of the correspond ent as if written by himself.— Galignani's Mes senger. Sugar-Plums. On the occasion of the baptism of the Impe rial I rince, 00.000 little bags of Sugar-Plums were distributed by the Prefect of the Seine I among the pupils in the primary schools of Paris. Each pupil received a bag. On the same day a monster bnlloon ascended from the Champ de Mars, taking up 10,000 bags, each I of which, when the balloon had attained a great altitude, was fastened to a little para chute, and was sent back to terra firma. The Star newspaper, at Paris, Canada, was pitched into the river by a mob last week, for some obnoxious sentiments of the editor. telegraphic items. The Brooks Caso Encl^d—His Hesignation. Washington, July 14. —The House resumed the consideration of the Brooks case to-day.— A resolution approving the assault, on the ground that members have no right in debate to use language personally offensive to any member of Congress or to any State, was re i jected; yeas 74, nays 135. Mr. Cobb’s resolution declaring the House | to be without jurisdiction in the case was lost; yeas GO, nays 145. The vote was then taken on the resolution ol expulsion, and resulted yeas 127, nays 95; fail ing to get two-thirds, the resolution was reject ed. Mr. Brooks made a speech announcing that he had sent his resignation to the Governor of South Carolina. He then retired from the Hall. From Central America. The Orizaba at New Orleans from San Juan, 7th inst, confirms the rumored election of Walk er tot he Presidency of Nicaragua. The major ity in his favor was overwhelming. The com mon people look upon him as their deliverer from the oppression and injustice of the native rulers. A large silver mine has been discovered in Central America. From Kansas. Chicago, July 11. — The Alton Courier learns that Gen. Lane was driven back into lowa, with his company of emigrants, on the 4th inst. This is considered very doubtful, as Lane and his company were at Oscalosaon the 2nd inst., one hundred and eighty miles frem the Missou ri River. Loss of the ship Golden Gate. Boston, July 11. — The Ship Golden Gate, from New York for Bombay, before reported as having put into Pernambuco in distress, was burnt to the water’s edge at that port May 21, and subsequently sunk. Breckinridge on the Stump. Louisville, Ky. July 11. —The Hon. J. C. Breckinridge was serenaded at the Galt House last night. He made a brief speech in which he regarded the “ Republican*’ and the Dem ocratic as the two great conflicting parties, and very strongly denounced the “Republicans.”— The Democracy here are full of enthusiasm. The Sub Marine Telegraph. New York, July 13. — The submarine cable has been successfully laid down between Cape Breton and Newfoundland—a distance of 85 miles. The line is expected to work between St. John’s and New Y r ork by the Ist of Septem ber next. Markets. New York, July 14. — Cotton isbuoyantand 800 bales changed hands at lljj for Middling Orleans, and 11£ for Middling Upland. Flour has declined, and Ohio is worth $6.60 per bbl. YVheat is lower and unsettled, and Corn is drooping. New Orleans, July 14. — The sales of Cot ton to-day compi’ised 1300 bales at from 10|a 103 C ents per lb. for Middling. Corn is worth GO cents per bushel. Freights for Cotton to Liverpool are quoted at fd. per lb. Exchange on London rules at 110. Charleston, July 14, 1 P. M.— Cotton. — The sales to-day only 122 bales, taken princi pally for the Spanish market at 12]c. Interesting from Kansas. From a letter to the Columbia (S. C.) Times, dated YVestport, Mo., June 28th, we make the following extracts : Maj. Buford left for Eufaula, via YVashing ton City, on the 27th of this month. It is his intention to raise more men and money. Ho is truly a gentleman of ability and patriotism, and leaves us with at least our grateful thanks for his kindness to us during his stay in the Territory. J. B. Lambert, of Richmond, Va., but of the South Carolina company, who was wounded in tho right shoulder, is fast recovering, and in a few days will again resume his place in the ranks, lie is a member of your honora ble craft. Lieut. F. Andrews, wounded in tho arm by the bursting of a musket, is entire ly well. The boat load of abolitionists that I spoke ot have arrived but minus their arms, which were taken away from them at Lexington, Mo., and a guard placed over them as far as Leavenworth City. Then they will be ship ped again under guard with the injunction that if they are caught in the Territory after the expiration of ten days they must take the consequences, let them be what they may. 1 his makes the third boat load that have been sent back. I leave to-morrow with a squad of men for Franklin, in case the abolitionists attempt to take the cannon on the fourth of July, as they have thrertened. They have already made one attack on the place and were repulsed by fifteen to one hundred. <>——— — Homicide in Atlanta. A Scotchman named Thomas Smith, a peaceable and orderly citizen in the employ of Mr. J. YVinship, was killed in this city, near the corner of Alabama rnd Loyd streets, on Saturday night last about twelve o’clock by one Jesse YVoods. The facts as elicited before the Coroner’s j ury, are we believe, substantially these: YVoods and another man had been quar reling and had just separated, when Smith, the deceased, passing by, stopped through cu riosity. YVoods stepped up to him and de manded if he took part in the quarrel— at the same time striking him in the face with the handle of a pistol. Smith then struck YVoods with his — fist, knocking him down, who imme diately arising shot tho deceased in the neck, killing him instantly. YVoods escaped, and in all probability the crime will, like most other crimes in Georgia, go unpunished.— lntelligencer I bth. Fatal Hail Road Accident. The passenger train on the Georgia railroad, due here Sunday morning, did not arrive until one o’clock Sunday afternoon. The delay was caused by some malicious scoundrel, who placed obstruction on and tore up portious of the track near Cumming. The engine, baggage and inai’l cars, were thrown down the embankment; and the engineer, Mr. John Lebuie, was killed. The conductor and two firemen were slightly bruised, but none of the passengers were injur ed. The body of Mr. Leßuie was brought to the city uu Sunday afternoon, and an inquest held over it by Levy, Coroner ex officio. The verdict of the jury was that “Mr. John Leßuie came to his death by the turning over of the locomotive engine called the Atlanta, on the Georgia rail road, on Sunday morning, the 18th July, 1856, in YY’arren county, at about twenty’ minutes past one o’clock, when the said deceased was crushed to the earth by the engine, and killed —and from the evidence before the jury, the accident and death was caused by some mali cious person or persons unknown, who tore up the track and placed obstructions on the road. The body was enclosed in a metalic coffin, and carried to Charleston for interment. Mr. Le buie was for eighteen years employed on the South Carolina railroad, and for the past two months by the Georgia Railroad Company as engineer of the Atlanta. — Augusta Constitution alist. ITEMS. 150,000 troops are to be assemM , 1 cow, to assist at the Czar’s rv. . „ . ‘-oruDation ■ A few days since, on the Kri]vi 1 a lady gave birth to a fine boy V . ed that he will boa fast youth Uls U^iH. Two powder mills exploded nt u M • week. Three workmen were perhaps fatally injured. “<-*ilouviy The chief reason for the late ; 1 | the English bank interest was the ti i which promised an abundant harvest The Russian government lias seu t I button for the relief of the suffer > inundations in France. er!! ‘ r °&i^* Anew locomotive, built at j. ~ ■ -said to lie the largest in the world , ; re .H wheels, 44 inches in diameter, 2” i , l ia 11 feet tiro box, and weighs 33*’tou “‘ r,J S A Yankee baker has invented a ni. (1 yeast. It makes bread so light th> i klliJ ß of it weighs only four onces.° ‘ a White, Ayres and King, the express ■ were sentenced at Detroit, last week” years imprisonment. ’ *° liH In Providence, on Sunday eveniue ■ girl about two years of age, named AuLl'M man, was so severely burnt bv th , of a fluid lamp that she died next day 1 The Coroner’s inquest at Montreal fin , I Grand Trunk railroad SIO,OOO for caro l ■ in regard to the boiler which recently o l'® ed, killing a number of persons at LonguM The Quebec Mercury is out in auartj , ‘ll joining the Canadian Parliament to pis- ’!■ by which all the distressed runaway Canada may be returned back to th,.’ ■ States. 1 Lnit ß It is now said that Spain has reserved) I self tho right to fix the conditions and nat ■ of the reparation it demands of Mexico p ■ merely offered her good offices not her tion. ■ At one of the churches in South during communion service, a dove flew inH one of the windows, and lighting on therm',! sat there quietly during the entire sacraniel tal service. YVm. V. YVallace, the famous musical J poser, who has been residing in this countl for some time past, is on the eve of retuinifl to England. His intense application has refl dered him totally blind. Last Saturday week Mr. George Arnistroil a wealthy gentleman of New York, went on B fishing excursion from that city. His dl body was picked up iu East river on Tuesdl morning. I At a late fireman’s supper, at Burlingtor Edward Bradley gave the following toast “Ladies of’s6, like the fireman’s bucket, it. hooped, and like firemen, delighting in the hibition of their hose.” It is stated that of the ninety one countie in Indiana, the inhabitants of eighty can leat home in the morning, go to Indianapolis b railroad, attend to business there from two t eight hours, and return home the same evi ning. An address from the citizens of Manchesta England, to the people of America, in favorc peace, was placed in the Merchants’ Exchang Reading Room, in Boston, on the Bth inst. I has attached to it thirty one thousand and foi ty one names. We have lately observed, says an exchange that several of our young friends limped wlii! walking, and upon inquiry find that their leg are terribly lacerated by the contact wit hooped skirts of ladies with whom they hat been promenading. A silver plated fire engine, for the city o San Francisco, California, is now on exhibi tion at an establishment in Roxbury, Mass.- Its cost, it is stated, was SB,OOO. The silve is worth $3,000, and the ornamental work cos SSOOO. Bayard Taylor who sailed in the Asia, to spend two or three years in Denmark, bvo® den, Norway and Russia. He contemplate® returning home by the route across Northen® Asia, Siberia and Mantchouria to the mom® of the river Amour, whence ho will take slii® for Oregon or California. 1 The Princess Royal, Queen Victoria’s elite® daughter, lately made a narrow escape from® an accident. Her sleeve caught fire from;® taper, and was burned to the shoulder, but® fortunately she had presence of mind to extin® guisli the flame ere it caught the body of lie® dress. The Emperor of Russia has instituted aCri® mean medal, to be given to all who took par® in the defence of Sebastopol. It is in gold ft® the officers, and silver for the soldiers. Onon® sido are the words, “In commemorationoil the immortal defence of Sebastopol;’’ and on I the other, “ Given by their Majesties, Niclio® las, of eternal memory, and Alexander II.” I Hon. Thomas F. Marshall, ex-member ofl Congress of Kentucky, delivered a speech on I the political condition of the country, at Chi-1 cago, on the sth inst. It is said he opposed I Fillmoro and Buchanan, or rather their plat I forms, aud although not agreeing altogether I with that of the Republicans, gave it his sup-1 port. A delicate case has just been decided in Neff I Orleans. A lady ordered an artificial leg for! $250, and refused to pay for it. The maker had a writ issued, requiring the Sheriff to take the leg into his possession. That gentleman gave his deputy the disagreeable job, and the latter, after some trouble, obtained the litigated limb, and it is now in the Sheriff’s office at New Or- j leans. Letters from Havana, under date of 2odult., state that a number of arrests for political ot fences had taken place. Some five or six were of persons accused of having forwarded moneys to the new lutendentvGeneral of Nicaragua It is said that large sums of money have re j cently been forwarded to Gen Walker from Ha vana. Tbo subject of making good johnny cake m now claiming the attention of several of the i European powers, and two or three have lat*’ ! ly addressed to their agents at Washington demands for instructions in this science. A soon as these recipes reach the other side ol the Atlantic, they are immediately published in tho non-official part of the Paris Moniteur A Royal Cradle. The Imperial infant has received from the Bey of Tunis a present of another cradle, moi’ elegant and more expensive than that in whic ‘ his royal highness has hitherto deigned to com pose himself to rest. The cradle is of fill'd gilt. Around the edge is a border ol arabes ques in precious stones of great price, and tm value of the star alone, with which the curtaiu is pinned, is computed to be seventy five thou sand dollars. The net work curtain, compose of fine seed pearl was made by the ladies “ the Bey’s hnrem, one of whom the Bey declare to be descended from the family of the Prophet —thus investing it with a sort of sanctity