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Ceiler to kottfuth. HOLIDAY GltTS. Joliil liinsiieri tOm'OIMTlO PROCEEDINGS. In Common Coc-wil, I Tuesday Evening, Dec. 16, 1851.

Present His Honor, the Mayor, and Akl. Bush, Hill, Hubbad, Mxiuyr, Park, Pierce, Roberts, Swartx, and Tif Additional News from France- Napoleon' to the People. Fki.nuimr.i! lie present situation cannot last much lunger. Each day the situation of the country becomes worse. The Assembly which ought to be tlie firmest supporter of Older has MILY REPUBLIC; SUt'F A I.

jie orricuL -re or thi city hovemm" 1SE ED IK THIS PAPER BY Al THUB1TY. rH)NETviS'l55DECKiMliliR 24. The Caual contracts. Aacr four weeks of hard labor and excitement the Canal Hoard, crippled of its whig majority by the abrupt flight of the State Engineer, has endeavored to cast the burden from iU shoulders by the adoption of the following resolutions, introduced by Ma. Mobgax, the whig Secretary of State, and carried by the votes ot the mover and the democratic members of the Board Ranlvtd.

Tint tin Board of Cairnf Commissioners, together itli tl-State Eiikukxt and Surveyor and the Division Engineer liavins d'artfe of that portion of the caual where the work is to be let, be and are hereby directed to contract for the completion of the trio canal enlargement and the Genesee Valley aud Black Hiver canall, and the enlargement of the locka of the Oswego canal, in the manner heretofore directed and provided by the Canal Board, and upon the terms hereafter directed. The contracts for said work shall be awarded to such parties as shall propose to perform the work on terms most safe and advantaneous to the State, havinff due regard to price, the ability of the parties, and the security ottered for the performance thereof. And the said Hoard is hereby directed to contract with the lowest bidder, when, in the judRmant of said Hoard, snid bidder lias tlie ability to perform hie contract, and give satisfactory scurity for the performance of the same, and will, in the judgment of said Board, perform his contract -iliin th tim. in ellHlltJ4- 4f. laWS of ISM.

LETTER PROM Ills MOTHER. Havana, Nov. iJ8, 1851. To his Excellency, MtLLiao FILLMORE, President of die Lmted states. HosouEn Sir The undersigned, mother of Mr.

John S. Thrasher, begs leave to call your atten tion to the following lacts respecting ner sou. a would, 111 the first pface. stale mat ne waauu.u iu Portland, Maiiie, the native place of his parents; and is, therefore, an American citizeu. (in the 10th of October, while in the usual pursuit of his bu6iuess, he was arrested and detained by the police, his property and papers seized, and on the 21st of said month he was placed in solitary confinement in tlie city prison, aud on the 25lh, in a dungeon at the Punta Castle; and during all this time, and until the 7th instant, I was not permitted to see him.

On the 7th, he was allowed to see his friends two hours each day, when, to my surprise, he was not able to inform me of the cause of his arrest and imprisonment On the 11th he was informed that on the follow ing day he would be brought up for sentence. On the 12th a court martial asembled, consisting of seven military officers, one of them being the President, before whom the fiscal (prosecuting attorney) read the several charges against him, and without evidence. He not being present, but under a guard of soldiers in another part of the building, did not hear the charges or Know their substance. After tlie reading, he was brought before the court, and afked by the President what he had to say for himself in defeuce; to which he renlied that ho had beeu denied a copy of the charges, and had not been allowed counsel in his defense; that he asked time to enable him to bring evidence to prove his innocence of all crimes or charges against him. But all in vain; and, aftor various questions were asked in an insulting manner, he was again sent to his dungeon, where, on the 21st, the fiscal, accompanied only by his clerk, appeared before his grating and read to him the sentence, approved by the Auditor of War, because "the criminal had done nothing to disprove the accusations against him;" and signed by the Captain General, withoutremark.

The sentence is "eight years' hard labor at Ceuta, in Africa, with payment of costs," for the crime of treason, (aelito de infidencia.) He was then sent to the Moro Castle, and two days after, when 1 called on the Captain General to ask him that he might not be sent away while the illness of his father prevented his seeing him, I was abruptly told that he would sail iu thirty-six hours for Spain, and he has this day sailed for Cadiz, in the ship Hispano Cubano, there to have his sentence put into execution. The undersigned most earnestly supplicates your Excellency, as the head of the government of my nation, to hearken to the entreaties of a mother that justice may be done. I ask not for mercy but that the rights of my Bon, an American citizen, may bo promptly attended to, and that such instructions be sent to our Minister in Spain and Cousul at Cadiz, as to procure his immediate release, and his return to his country. My many years' residence here, gives me a knowledge of Spanish character, and the indecent haste to send my son away before the arrival of steamers from the United States, adds to my fears of tho consequences of even a few hours delay it having frequently occurred, that on a pardon or rolease being granted, it was pretended that the prisoner had died, or could not Do lound, and he wasleft to linger his life in a dungeon. 1 also beg that a copy of all the proceedings, which wero denied to my son, may be demanded and that, should it prove he has been most unjustly dealt with, (us I firmly behove,) that there may also be demanded pecuniary satisfaction for the loss of his property and his business, from this government, wliicn, against treaty stipulations, have committed tills gross outrage upon aim, an American citizen.

I humbly ask your kind attention to this ap neal. which I caunot make in person, in conse quence of the illness of my husband. Having the 11.., 1 IUlieSL COIlllUeiICO mat It vi ,11 nut uv niauu iu vain, I subscribe myself your Excellence's humble servant FANNY P. THRASHER. Letter from John S.

Thrasher to the Amer ican Consul. The following letter from John S. Thrasher to Mr. Owen, late American consul to Havanna, would seem to settle tlie question about the citizenship of Mr. Thrasher.

He claims to be au American citizen and not at all a Spanish sub ject. But tlie letter will speak for itself: Punta Prison, Havana, Nov. Id, 1851. Allen F. Owen, Consul for U.

S. Havana. Dear Sir, In a Blafce of complete uncertainty as to tne course my trial is lasing, since ine presentation to the Couucii of War of my solemn protest against judgment being entered without allowing me every iairana legal means oideience, (which I herein do most Bolemuly aver has not been allowed me, my nominal defender, or advocate, never having in any manner consulted with me as to the best line of defence to adopt, nor even asked what counter testimony I could bring forward, nor ever having consulted with my legal counsel as to the points of law.) I find myself under the necessity to secure justice, to request you to bring forward my rights as an American citizen, and to press with all due firmness upon the government my complete non-amenability to the charge of treason which they bring forward against me; the incongruity of trying me by a court martial in a time of profound peace, and the injustice of refusing to afford me a fair and free defence. Besides the evident and well known state of the law in regard to white colonization in this island, by which doniiciliatory letters are granted to foreigners, without affecting in any degree their allegiance to, and right of protection from their own governments and which domiciliatory letters are essentially different in their nature from letters of naturalization there exists in my own caso a peculiar and significant fact, to which I beg leave to draw your attention, that you may bring it immediately before the government of the island aud our own if necessary. About the middle of August of last year, 1850, I rented, as a matter of speculation, the paper entitled Faro Industrial de la Habana.

1 presented to the censorship an editor, other than myself, and who was a Spanish subject, and un dertook myself only the printing and publication of the paper. For reasons best known to the Government, an order was issued by the Capt General, (which I would present here, but I was refused a copy thereof, by the officer who made it known to me,) by winch order 1 was prohibited to publish any paper in the island, unless I first took out letters of naturalization. Within the prescribed term, I replied to the order in a memorial, which I presented to the Captain General, declining to take out letters of naturalization, and stating that I ceased to publish the paper, which from that time passed out of mv hands. In this proceeding, you will perceive there is a decided recognition, on the part of the government, of my entire want of allegiance to ner Catholic Majesty, and of the complete validity of my riL'hts as an American citizen, notwithstand ing I possessed, at that time, the same domiciliatory letters under which they now pretend to a right to accuse, try and sentence me as a Spanish subject, and I have not, since then, by any act, or by the operation of any known law, lost my rights of nationality and allegianco to tho United States of America. I sttte these facts from memory mcroly, being in durance, and without facile access to my papers, and I am not certain but that the terms of the order to which I have referred may not, in their wording, present the facts in a stronger litrht even than what I have placed them.

I call upon you, therefore, as Con sul of the United Stales, and representative here of our common country and government, to bring these facts forcibly and urgently to the knowledge of the government of Cuba; to protest firmly and eneiircticallv against the infrigement of the rights of an American citizen in mv person, and tho de nial of justice to me; and to ask from the Captain General that there be accorded to me a proper and sufficient time to make my defence; that I be furnished with full copios of all the proceedings and evidence in my case, to which I am ontitled by law and by treaty; and that I be freely furnished with copies of all documents that I may deem necessary to my perfect exculpation from the charges brought against mi. I must also request you to urge upon this government the incomiwitibility of considering meat one moment an Amoricau citizen, and at another Spanish the impossibility of my holding allegiance to two powers at the snhio moment: and that the government here, bavin? viewed me in the light of a foreigner, and as not holding the allegiance of a Spanish subject, allow me to prosecute my exculpation and defence against the charges now lying against me, with a recognition of my lights as an American citizen. From the information I can gather of the proceeding of the court in my case, I have rea to fear a hasty and unjust decision against I would, therefore, respectfully urge upon immediate and energetic action in my behalf. I have the honor to be your very ob't serv't J. S.

THRASHER. do its ing vel; and And CHIIlSe'SUS VAX. This time hallowed auniFersary again approaches, and as vrc issue no paper to-morrow: Wo must needs say our Christmas wishes totsiay. TVe confess to a strong proclivity, from education and religious belief, to a merry Christmas" Biid wo believe those of the christian public, Who do not believe the day to be hallowed, as the tirth-day of the Saviour of the world, consider it as a holy day, a time for congeniality of feel-ii and a day on which the heart can well up iU purest streams of affection. It is a day, when young heart beat high with hope and pleasure; when the genial sympathies cf our nature throw off their work day attire, find put on the "Sunday suit" of love and af-fectiou, and when around the well filled table gathers each member of the family.

There is Vie gray- haired sire, like ripened grain, ready fci be garnered up by his Lord in the store louse of heaven; the venerable mother looks appy and smiling upon the children, wh fruition, fills the high promise of their early years; jind now smiling by parent's, or by grandma's lirm, is the chubby cheeked, curly haired urchiu, ailed from his toys and the nursery to partake i-t the noble cheer. On such a day, so hallowed, how grateful Hiould those feel, to tho Great Father of all Mercies, in whose family circle death has left no traces of his presence where sickness has task to accomplish, and where poverty and want liave not traced with their iron hands the marks of sorrow and wretchednoss. On this day, while happy aces surround us, whilst joy steals up with its full, voluptuous swell, should we not cast a thought upon those whom you hav always with you," the poor, and remember that he who givith acnp of cold water in His name, shall hide a multitude of sins. Charity, open, generous charity, should characterise every thought of tho.se who profess a lore for Christ, and whose basket and store have been rilled by a merciful God. But we do not propose to sermonize we love the day, we lovejla holy dutios, we love its ameliorating influence, and to all our readers, young and old, rich and poor, we wish, from our heart of hearts a "II It LI III STAI A Mr.

a'lirutlier's) Cuho. Some days since an official document appeared in the public prints, containing the instructions of Mr. Webster to our Minister in Spain, in re gard to the case of Air. Thrasher. All who read the document must have been struck by its unfeeling tone and the indifference it displayed to the injustice done to an American citizen.

There was a prejudice evidently on the part of the writer against Mr. Thrasher, and a desire to the cause and to urge the justification of the Spanish authorities. So farfrom condemning the summary mode of procedure on the part of the Cuban authorities, the trial by Court Martial and the hurrying of tho victim to an African dungeon, the American Secretary of State beats about the liush to find excuses for a course of action repugnant to our sense of justice and in flagrant violation of existing treaties. But the instructions of Mr. Webster are not alone unpatriotic and narrow minded, but aro in direct conflict with the facts of the caso.

There is an evident anxiety tn impression that Mr. Thrasher had expmtiatcd himself, the statement is not made in so many words. Tho very fact of letters of domiciliation, having been given to h'tta, is a proof that his character as an American citizen and a temporary resident of (he Island was recognized by the authorities of Cuba. Such letters are granted only to foreicn residents, who without desiring to become naturalized, are for a time engaged in business in the Colony. Nor do they oblige the resident to take the path of allegiance to the Spanish Government, but only bind him to a proper obedience to the laws of the land, and are thus an express recognition of the foreign character of the parties to whom they are granted.

The pretence that the Governmental Washington did not interfere in the caso because they had received no official information on the subject, is alike paltry and insufficient. Mr. Webster's letter states that the department lad written for information to Mr. Owen, the Consul at Havana, but without receiving any. Prom the letters which we publish to-day, however, it appears that a communication was addressed by Mr.

Thrasher to the American Consul on Nov. 15th, which it was his duty to lay before the homo Government If by any unfair conduct this letter was suppressed, the Government is of course responsible for such suppression. To the Consul it was the duty of Mr. Thrasher to apply for protection, aud through him to adijvss the American Government. If the course taken by Mr.

Thrasher was insufficient, and if the Government can now plead as an excuse for apathy and non thaf'uo official information was then there is no safety or protection for any American citizen beyond our own possessions. Several letters from reliable sources arc published in the eastern papers sotting forth the facts of tlie case and giving it a more outrageous coloring than ever. If the accounts are true.and we have no reason to doubt tieir accuracy, the course of the fcpanish authorities has been in direct viola-' tion of all law and of all treaties, and an insult to the whole American nation. It is reported, also, that further information received by the government convinces even Mr. Webster of the necessity of prompt and decisive action in the matter.

Every citizen is interested in urging such action upon the administration, as will com-pel a thorough explanation and reparation from the Spanish government, and ensure the immediate release of Mr. Thrasher. The lialf.iJiliioii Vou.n. The bids for the half-million of canal certificates advertised by the Comptroller, wero opened to-day. The sum of $184,000 was taken at a Tate more than tper centabove par, and $16,000 at a I4' per cent The whole amounts of bids was about a million at an average of a very low tion above par Among the bids we notice the following Thomas W.

Olcott of Albany $25,000 at par. Andrew White of Albany $25,000 -at 25 cents. John Thompson, of New York $500,000 at par to 55 cents. E. E.

Keudrick, of Albany $25,000 at par. Byron L. Cross of New York $70,000 at 15 to 87. cents and C. Merriman of Auburn $40 -000 at 10 to 00.

A New Appucatiox or the Fuamvn Law. Two apprentices ran away from the service of John Russell, file manufacturer at Sing Sine They escaped into Connecticut, and Mr. Russell brought a complaint before Commissioner Inger-soll for their "return" under the fugitive law. neprovtidthattheir services were due him. indented apprentices, and the Commissioner deci llirifctmas Carol Mc A rthi r's in the Beld again, With his Wiristroas bill oi fare! Confections sweet -all tastes to meet, -And a Mammoth Cake so rare.

It isa Mammoth Cake, indeed. I Of consequence important; And yet, dear public, you must know Its claims are not exhorhitaut. It's very rich, as you shall see, A splendid New Year's treat; So large and generous, too, that all Cau get a share, to eat. It ia, in fact, a. prize! and all Tliat choose, can take a ticket; They're sure to get their money's worth.

And never to regret it. Although iu outward beauties charm Our eyes with pleased delight. There' something better still within Than meet our wondering sight! A wheel within a wheel Is oft f. An enigmatic thing These Mammoth Wheels are made of gold, Just like a finger Ring! An they are scattered all about Beneath its surface fair. Amidst the plumbs, and precious ciuniba, Those magic circles are.

Then who would hesitate to make A capital investment Within this bank cake so crauk? Of excellent digestion. The Beaux and Bella within Its eella Have maiy a shining token; And, I'm afraid, without such aid, The on could not be spoken! I also fear It would appear On New Year's festive day, Not quite the "ton," to be without Some Mammoth, on the tray And where the wish and repartee With sparkling thoughts are met, ac's famous cake, its share will take, in all the fun and wit. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS. PITKIN'S JEWELRY STORE. 196 Main-street, Buffalo.

FINE GOLD WATCHES, IflCH GOLD AND ENAMELLED JEWKLRY. TABLE SILVER WARE. I am now opening a large and otegant stock of tha abov. Gooda, which I am selling at low prices. MILITARY GOODS, AND A FE SELECT FANCY GOODS.

o.ec:dlw J. F. PITKIN. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS. F.

G. EI! RICH 4c I.nPOIiTKUS, NEW VARIETY STORE, S38 Main st, Three Doors below Patchm Batik. We respectfully invite Ladies and Gentlemen of Bufftv lo and vicinity, of our entirely Maw Stock or Gooce of oar own importation, suitable for BO Li OA CIFT, and warrant to sell our Goods mt least as Lw as any estabiisk-meut in this city. Worsted, Toys, it is already too well known that we keep the and largest assortment at New York Prices, and mention only that we received for a few days a flue stock of Work and Dreaalng Cases, varying in price from SO cents to 936 a piece. Jkwilrt A complete assortment and warranted pan Gold.

Children's Plays and Dolls of every description. Bankets, Hobby Horses, Sleighs, Bird Cages, and thousands of other articles which belong in our line end partly advertised by other Variety Store, too numerous to mention. Please give us a call and look yourselves at F. G. HK1NH1CH Jt CO' New Variety Store, dec22 2 Main street.

GREAT BARGAINS TO BE HAD Af THE SIGN or THX MAMMOTH BOOT. WILLIAMS Having an unusual large Stock of BOOTS AUD SUOES, TRUNKS, Ete at this season of the year, and wishing to dispose of them in order to make room for a Spring Sock, will sell for the next sixty days at Cost. To all who are in want of the above named goods will find it to their advantage to call and examine quality and prices The work is of their own manufacture and warranted. Don't make a mistake in the Store as many do, there hemg two so near together and both having big hoots for signs, but theirs is WILLIAMS IIS Main street, dec22 and the Bigest Boot. Unsurpassed Stock of Rich Dry Gooda rot.

HOLIDAY (and all other day) GIFTS. I Have recently received a large and beautiful assortment of FANCY DRY GOODS, which I have purchased at very reduced prices, and will sell theui at a small advance. Ladies and Gentlemen wishing to pur- cnase useiui articles mr weir HOLIDAY GIFTS, Will And It to their advantage to give me a call. I would particularly invite attention to the following articles: Elegant Velvet, Cloth, and Thibet Wool Cloaks, made and trimmed in a very superior manner, and of all the new aud popular shapes. A large and beautiful assortment of Long and Square Cashmere Shawls at prices far below the cost of importationhaving purchased a large lot at the recent closing sales of Importers' stocks.

Plaid, Long and Square SHAWLS, of the Bay State and other favorite manufacturers.much belowthe usual prices. FRENCH colors and best qualities, which mum ite buiu on at some price. In DRESS GOODS, of every description, I am fully pre- pnrvu to meet me wants ot my customers, very elegant Brocade, changable and solid colored iilks. A large and apieudid assortment of L'SLIN DaLAlNES plain, figured and embroidered. Embroidoriea, Hosiery and Lace Goods, in endless variety.

Richly embroidered clear lawn handkerchiefs, of new and beautiful patterns, and at less prices than ever before offered in this city. Genu Gloves, Hose, Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Cravats and Scarfs. I would also call attention to a few of the more Staple articles Table Linens, Linen Sheetings, Window Tapestry, Brussels, Three Ply and Ingrain Carpets, Floor Oil Cloths among which I have tlie beautiful Tapestry pattern that took the first Premium at the World's Fair. Purchasers are assured that I am determined to main, tain the reputation I enjoy for selling goods at the lowees prices they can be purchased for in tliis or any other city. My Motto ia Self, and never be W.

B. BISHOP, Townsend Hall Block, deczz 2i8 Main street. CHRISTMAS AT STEELE'S BOOKSTORE. ANNUALS of more than SO different styles, elegantly iuitrated. SPLENDID EDITIONS OF THE POETS Highly illustrated and splendidly bound.

ELEGANT GIFT BOOKS embracing all tlie popular literature of the times. BOOK OF COMMON PRATER Elegant editions, embracing erery variety of stj le and binding, and at prices to auit the wishes of all. BIBLES More than forty different editions, from the ele gant goia mount a io ins smallest pocket form cheap enouirb to suit aver body. JUVENILE BOOKS A very large stock, selected with great care ana emnracingcvery variety or Books suitable tor children and voune people. FANCY A RT I CLEfl Portfolios of elegant patterns, Card Les ana ronemonnais or ivory, rearl, Shell, Velvet and Papier Mache.

everv varietv of Patterns. 5 PENKNIVES, Gold Pens, Fancy Ink Stands, Water Colors, au oi wnicn win oe sold at the lowest prices. I O. G. STEELE, 208 Main street FIREMEN'S BALL PERRY FIRE C0KPAWY NO.

7. THIRD ANNUAL BALL. The Third Annual Ball of Perry Fire Co. No. 7, will take place at DUDLEY HALL, on Wednesday Even Doe.

31st, COMMITTEE" Of AKaANSEMIMTa, Matthew Mc Donah, Dennis Kinney, James Duffy, Frank Short, Anthony alone, John McMannue. Carriages will call for Ladies at ft o'clock. 7Dklvkchio's Band is engaged. i 3 ff" Firemen will please appear in uniform, ty" Tickets One Dollar. declitSI THE LIVERPOOL AND LONDON FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE CO.

CAPITAL, 810,000,000. Paid op Capital and Surplusand Reserved Fond 8000,000, LnriutTiiiJii I sTT. JAMES BROWN, Chairman, FRANCIS COTTF.NET, Deputydo. i George Barclay, Mortimer Liringstoa, Mark W. Collet, rToyalPhelps, Conrad W.

Faber, Ed.F Sanderson, FrancisGriffin, William 8. Wetaiore. Resident Seersfrf ALFRED PELL. Counsel tf the BamrdWtLAHom (itiiwvne a The ample means of this Company afford the utmost security to Insurers, and the connection with It, of the gentlemen constituting the above Board, who are so widef ly distinguished for wealth and birh mercantile character, furnishes an additional guarantee for its responsibility and punctuality. This Board will issue Policies for Fire Risks and promptly adjustall losses.

PERPETUAL INSURANCE will be effected on Dwelling Houses ate reduction of the cost of Insurance of nearly one half and the emrs smd risk renewals mil be avoided. No charge is made for policies. Application for insurance may be made En Buffalo to J. T. HUDSON, McNETT ,13 Ma S(rl, IJPV wislisal.1 nuuu IK OYSTERS.

FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC FRUIT, CHOICE WINES, NUTS, AND CIGARS. A. J. McNETT. JAB.

W1K8HIP. 25th Dec. and 1st JanT. 1852T- IN addition to tli usual Utga itock of WATCHK8, JEWELRY, SILVER WAKE, and PAN- GOODS, always to b. found at Siblit'i.

186 Main stmt an.xtra aMortroent ia now brine; received eipreaslr for approaching Holidays consisting in part of superior Watches, Gold Jewelry for ladies snd gentlemen, Bilrr Hpooiw, Porks, Cups, Fish Knives, Tea Knives, los Cream Knives, Cake Knives, iAflles, Oyster Porks, Napkin Rings, Card Cases, Tnhaceo Boies, Card Receivers, Cake Dishe Cellars, Sugar Bowls, Papier Mache Work, Pane Goods, A eall is molt respectfully solicited. December l. 1851. delWJl. LONDON ART JOURNAL For Tt cents.

Blackwood's Magasine fhr r.t.Hio.r, ft esats. Household Words, No. flft, 6 NSti. Piatorlal cts. For sal.

at th Ul.rary Ospei, Pest Ottee. detil. T- w. Gov. KoasuiH Honored Mr that ynu accept small sums in aid of your glorious cause, 1 inclose a check for $25.

It is the cause for which in 1738 my husband suffered and was exiled, and with which, even now, in my 88th year, my heart still warmly sympathizes. May our Almighty Father take you, Madame Kossuth, and your dear children under his protection. Grace Sampson. A'em York, December 17, 1851. New York, Dec.

17, 1851. Illustriovs Hungarian: Will you accept of these few dollars from us children, as it is all that we can give There are thrqe of us, and we have earned ten dollars by good conduct aud good lessons, and we have thought that, instead of making Christmas presents with it, as we had intended, we would send it to you to assist you in the noble cause which you have undertaken. Johk W. Jinks. Mart 0.

Jinks. Louis J. JtNKS, A French Geberal. One of the' most celebrated French Generals, described by the N. Y.

Com. Advertiser's correspondent, has not been in France since 1835-'6. This is Gen. Useff. He was born in Tunis, of French parents.

At the death of his fathor, which happened when he was about sixteen, he entered the service of the Bey of Tittenie, a subordinate to the Dey of Algiers. His energy and bravery secured him a post in the body-guard of his master, and au apartment in his palace. Whilst occupying this position, ho attracted the favorable regards of the Bey's sister. An intrigue followed, which was discovered bv a Christian slave, who hastened to rain the favor of the Bev by disclosing it. Useff followed him unobserved to the Bey'sapanment and heard the terrible order for his own execution.

On the return of the slave to his quarters, whilst passing along the corrider of the inner court, a strnnjr hand seized him by the neck and drew him with violence into a chamber. Within half an hour afterwards, says the correspondent, the Bey's sister received a basket of roses, under which wero an eye, a tongue and a hand. Accompanying them was this pithy epistle; Madame have the honor to nreseat you the eye that played the spy on yon, the tongue that betrayed you, and tne nana tnac nenouncea you. uiian Pretty well for a bov of sixteenl Useff escaped from the palace, enlisted in the French army as A common soldier, from which position, by his desperate courage, he has risen to his present rank of general. His campaigns against tho Arabs have been marked by the most savage ferocity and cruelty.

This wild beast is married to a most gentle and delicate wife, to whom, when absent, he writes once a day, and his devotion to her, the only redeeming trait of his character, is a standing subject of jest iu the French army of Africa. Robbery Detected. A man by the name of McCall, stopped at alcn on Water street, a few nights ago, kept by Wie Smith. On retiring, he deposited his pocket book, containing three double eagles, and fourteen dollars in bills, with the landlord. The next morning on applying for it ho was informed that it had been stolen.

He made complaiut to the authorities, who instituted a search of tho premises, and found the gold pieces, which were recognized, and twelve dollars in bills, supposed to be a part of that stolen. The keeper of the house was arrested. Toledo Blade. LOCAL. 1.V1 fcLLKiliNtU.

Re-Capture or Knickerbocker. A despatch by the Bain Line, last evening, says LocaeoRT, Dec. S3 8 P. M. Knickerbocker was arreasted this afternoon, at Sulphur Springs, four miles West of this place.

Up to one o'clock this r. he had not been brought to the city. Later Officers Burton and Tyler returned from Lock-port at 2 o'clock this afternoon with tlie prisoner in custody. These vigilant officers are entitled to much praise for their energy in this arrest Knickerbocker is again occupying a cell in the Jail of this city. He was followed by these omcers for some two miles, AS he was found riding ith a farmer in his waggon.

Knickerbocker bad told the fsrmer a good story about his having come from the west and got short of money. The officers first heard of him at a grocery near the second toll gate, on Main street where he stopped and was recognised by an acquaintance, to whom he stated that the Governor had pardoned him that morning. IL-T In order that those employed in our office may have an opportunity to participate in the festivities of Christmas, no paper will be issued from this office to-mor row. To-night is Christmas Eve, and Saxta Claus, that venerable Saint, makes his first appearance for this season strewing everywhere in his path, gifts for bis 'ittle friends with children, the happiest of momenta in the year. Throughout to-day and this evening, our streets will be thronged with those preparing for to-morrow's fete.

Our shops are filled too with the choicest and rarest varieties shelves and counters present tempting displays of all sorts of gifts, arranged with scrupulous order, with which, to. night's work will make sad havoc. To-morrow is Curistmaa. Tha weather fa fine the sleighing is good, and everything portends a merry day for to-morrow. Lat ught hearts prevail and we shall have "merry laces," if there is any truth in that old adage.

The Mayflower. Mr- A. D. Bi'Hor left this city last evening for Coneaut to make arrangements for an attempt to get the wreck of the steamer, Mayflower in to port. The Michigan Oentral Rail Road is now completed fAtrfy miles beyond Michigan City, from which place passengers are carried through to Chicago, by stage coach or steamboat, as the case mB.3 be.

The journey is becoming easier day by day the road advances towards its contpletion at the rate of a mile per day. TWINCHELL will be at the Eaglo Street Theatre on Christmas fright! Think oftbii ye Tottrieiof Mom in, and ye who indulge in fulki until, who come within your sphere, animate or inanimate are infected with the contagion of habitual melancholies and the very iky appears to much to balk in the lead. Go! be led by the crowd who will Hock into the Eagle Street Theatre, on to-morrow erening to hear and ue WinchtU. To see, for hii very face ie redolent of good hearty, happy humor. Go! and patronize a man whose heart and hand are ever open to the poor and needy.

Go! and giye him a heart felt smile. Go! But why need we urge The crowd will be there of course. Cm; ecu Decorations. The custom of decorating Churches (more especially Episcopalian) with evergreens, for the season of Christmas, it one of great antiquity. It is observed in cur city to a great extent We notice that the ladies and gentlemen of sereral our Cburrben, are busily engaged in decorating their respective church edifices with evergreens for the coming Christmas.

The three Episcopalian, one Unitarian and one Unirerialist Churches will appear in full garb on to morrow evening. We looked into Trinity Church last evening, and must say that the design has never been equalled In this eity. It in not to be heavily decorated, but its chief beauty and ex cellence ii in the devices, which have been gotten up with exquisite taste, and reflects great credit upon the ladies anj gentlemen engaged in the work. St- Pad's. St.

John's and Trinity churches will be open for divine service to-morrow morning at half- past ten. Bishop Da Lancet wili administer the Holy Rite of Conformation at St. Paul's this evening and at Trinity to-morrow morning. In the evening the annua' festival will be held at the Unitarian church on Niagt street. DBMTSTER'a Concert.

Dempster's Grand Ballad Concert comes off this evening. He ia too well known among our citizens for us to expatiate upon his merits. We will therefore say that his soiree takos place this eve ning at Concert Hall. Sr. JosBpa's Faik, A multitude of Articles may be found on the tables at this Pair, which would make elegant and suitable present for Christmas.

Those who not purpose attending chnreh this evening, would do well to visit the Fair as this, next to the churches, is the only real source of attraction for the evening. Blackwood' Edinburgh Magazine for December has made its appearance on our table. It contains usual amount of interesting matter. Among the lead articles we notice an address to the Shopkeepers of Great and a continuation of Balwer'a "My No or Verities in English Life." gyThe following sign on Western row. Cincinnati, bears Uie Impress of originality.

"Kaika. rakers, Kandes, Konffekshttnnarys, Holesale Retale." it will be a kind of komfort for the koasideratioa of those who kalculate to konfer konsiderable kwantities of krlstmas gifts on their korananiona, to know that they kaa konfrctioners konslderably loser than Cincinnati, where they kan konvert their kash into krlstnas kakes and kantiies. MERRY CHRISTMAS. WINCIIELL AT THE EAGLE STREET THEATRE. TjvtiSDjrjsyKfiiefQ, dko, nth.

To commence at 7 o'clock. Tickets 25 cents eaeh, to all parts of the house. gy Boxes reserved for Gentlemen with Ladtee. do! 4 will Ilf tnr ewnl and P. become a theatre ot plots.

Th niri.u iann.f tbrw hundred of its members could not arrest its fatal tendencies. In place of akini; laws for the euneral interests ot the peo ple it was engaged in forging arms for a civil war. It attacks'tlie power 1 hold directly iruui the people. It encouraged every evil passion, it eodangeied the repose of Prance. I have dis solved it aud 1 make the wnoie people tween mo and it.

TunConatitution.asyoukuow, has been made with the object of weakening beforehand tho Dowers uou entrusted to mo. Six millions of votes were a striking protest against it, aud yet 1 havo faithfully observed IU i royo-cHiinns. islumniea. outrages, found me passive, but now that the fundamental point is no longer respected by those who constantly invoae it unu ilia mon urlin liavn litre atlv deBtroved two mon archies and who now wish to tie up my hands tn tim Henublic. niv duly is to ii(Ha tl.ir iii.rfi.lious tiroiects to maintain the Kepublic aud to save the cuuutry by appealing to the solemn judgments of the only sovereign 1 recognize in rauce the people.

1. then, make a loyal appeal to the entire na tion ami I to vou vou wish to continue this state of disquietude and malice that degrade vou and endanger the future, choose anoiher in mv place, for 1 no longer wish for a place which is powerless for good, but which makes me responsible for acts that I cannot hinder, and chains mo to the helm when I see the vessel rushing into the abyss. If, on the contrary, you have still confidence in me, give me the means of accomplishing the grand mission I hold from you. That mission consists in closing the era of Revolution, satisfying the legitimate wants of the people in protecting them against subversive passions. It consists especially in creating institutions, that survive men, on which something durable is based.

Persuaded that the instability of power, that the preponderance of a single Assembly, are tho permanent causes of trouble and discord, 1 submit to your suffrages tho fundamental basis of a Coustituiion which tho Assemblies will develop hereafter. Pirst. A responsible Chief named for ten years. Second. The Ministeisdependeut on tlie Executive alone.

Third. A Council of gtato formed of the most distinguished men, preparing the laws and maintaining the discussion before the Legislative Corps. Fourth. The Legislative Corps discussing and voting the laws named by the Universal Suffrage without the scrutin de lisle which falsities the election. Pitth.

A second Assembly formed of all the illustrious persons of tho nation a preponderating power, guardiau of the fundamental fact aud of public Liberty. This system created by the first Consul in the beginning of the present century has already given to Prance repute and prosperity it guarantees them still. Such is my profound conviction. If you partake it, declare so by your suffrages, if, on the contrary, you prefer a Government, without force, Monarchial or Republican, borrowed from some chimerical future, reply in the negative. This, then, for the first time since 1840, you will vote with complete knowlege for whom and what you vote.

If I do not oblain a majority of the votes, I will summon an Assembly and lay down before it the mission 1 have received from you. If you believe that tlie cause of which my name is a svmbol, that is France regenerated1 of the Revolution of '69 and organized by the Emperor, is still yours. Proclaim it to be so, by granting the powers I demand of you the peace of Europe will be preserved from anarchy obstacles will be removed rivalries will have disappeared for all will have respect in the will of tlie people.the decree of Providence. Folate of the Elysee this 2dday of Dec. LOUIS NAPOLEON.

In an address to the army, Napoleon entreats them to be proud of their mission, as to them he looks to save the country. He savs, vote freely as citizens, but as soldiers do not forget that passive obedience to the orders of Govern ment, is the rigorous duty of the Army, tivm VUa Uananl down Vo aouuara. Ua reAiiy to repress all attempts against the free exercise of the sovereignity or cue peopio. Ho concludes "SoLiueas I do not speak to you of the recollections attached to my name thev are eurrrossed on your ueart. vv are united bv indossoluble ties.

Your history is mine. There is between us iu the past a community of glory and misfortunes, there shall be in the community of sentiments and resolutions, for tho repose aud grandeur of France." Among those arrested are lien, unangarnier, Cavaiguac, Ceflo, Col. Charras, Bassee, Thiers, Brunn and others. Lamoriciere, it is said after wards escaped. Eight journals had oeen seized, among them the Ecciiemeid.

Tlie Minister of ar has addressed a circular to the Generals of the Army. The soldiers are to vote for the election of President within 48 hours after its receipt. Yes or no, is simply to be re plied to the following proposition The French people wish the maintainance of the authority of Louis Napoleon Boueparte, aud entrusts him with the power necessary to frame a Constitution on the basis mentioned iu his Proclamation of the 2nd inst. The latest accounts are up to Friday, when all was quiet in Paris and tho Departments. Spain.

It is stated that the Queen had ex- Sressed her continued confideucc in the Murillo linistry, and has authorfzed them to adopt any measures they may think best. Pasis, Monday Evening. Proclamation of the Presioknt. The following Proclamation is addressed by Louis Napoleon to the French people: Frenchmen! The disturbances aro pacified. Whatever bo the decision of the people society is saved.

The first part of my task is accomplished. the aprical 1 made to the nation to terminate the struggles of parlies was, as 1 presumed, attended by no serious risk to the public tranquility. Why should the people have risen against me, if I no longer possess your connocneef Jt your ideas have changed, Ihero is no need to cause precious blood to be shed it suffices to deposit in the Urn a contrary vote. I will always respect the decree of the people, but as long as the natiou has not spoken, I will recoil from no effort, from no sacrifice, to baffle tne attempts of the rebellious. This task fur the rest is rendered easy to me.

On one hand it has been seen how mad it was to contend against an army united and disciplined, animated by honor and patriotism; on tlie other hand, the tranquil attil tide of the people of Paris, tlie reprobation with which they stigmatize the insurrection, show for wonce the Capital Province in those populous quarters, where insurrection was wont to enlist its recruits among workmen, docile to its instigations. Anarchy this time has only been able to nioet a profound repugnance to these detestable excitations. Thanks be rendered for this to the intelligence and patriotic population of Paris. Let that population per suade itself more and more that niv sole ambi tion is to secure the repose and prosperity of France. Let it continue to lend its concurrence to authority, and soon it will be able to accom plish, in calm, the solemn act which is to inaugurate a new era for the Republic Done at the Palace Elysee, Dec.

8th, 1851. LOUIS NAPOLEON' BONAPARTE. 2T The Detroit Advertiser is responsible fo, the following: Careless bought a gallon of Otard at Brady's, to take home, and by the way of a label wrote his name upon a card, which happened to the seven of clubs, and tied it in the handle Alderman coming along, and observing the jog, remarked, That's an awful careless way leave that liquor." Why not" said Tom. Why? Because somebody might come along with the eight spot and lake it!" Tom froze to the handle and put out with it. Supposed Horrible Case or Arson.

At a late hour on Mouday night, a small dwelling situated on tlie farm of Root. Howard, sit uated about 8 miles from the city, on the ife Air road, was set 011 tiro, it is supposed, and burned the ground, and what is really horrible to relate, one of the occupants, Mrs. Sikes, perished the flames. The neighbors proceeded to the ground after the fire had consumed the building, found the charred bones of Mrs. Sikes.

A search was made for the daughter, but without success, and as she has not been seen since, it is very probable that she also perished. Mr. Sikes few days previous to the occurrence, left his Home and is stifl missing. Unit, dun, l'Jtn. Romastic A story is told of Win.

llanos. formerly of this city, who accidentally foil upoff quartz mine in California from which he a full son me. you fany. rrrrrioM, iemonstra ncks and accounts. Pititiow.

Of Messenger for extension of contract for paring Ooodeli Street. Of 1 Hill to have obstruction in Delaware St removed Street. Ot Mrs. tsid-way for emiueion to mil me woodtn building Granted. Ot Christian ttchater and Frederick, for permiiwion to erect wooden building Fire and Water.

Of Win rirce to have tax refunded Local Afcaeumeuta. Of Shelier for extra pay Strtet Commissioner. Accucvrs. Of Tolea, sundry accounts against Ibe School Department, Hubbard, Hart Hann, Mooney Allowed. Of A Mather Street.

Of Julius Walker Schools. Of A Wesley Police. Of Bristol, Moor Thornton Schools. Of Howard Newman Allowed. EBFOETg or COHMITTMB.

Aid. ROBERTS, torn the Committee on Streets reported in reference to tlie claim of a certain portion of Hickory it, that the Committee are not at present poHseestd o) the necessary information in relation to the claim, and therefore recommend its reference tothe City Surveyor to examine and report In relation to the same. Adopted. the communication of the City Attorney the Committee learn the Council has the power to withdraw a roll from the hands of the Treasurer where tlie saineliaa been illegally made; but thatthe roll for the sewer and receiver corner Batavia aud Kllicott sts, is void from the improper location of the therefore that the said roll be witnarawn trom cue i reaaurer auu auuur Icil. A dontd.

Also, in favor of allowing sundry small acoount for cleansing and repairiug streets. Adopted. Aid. PIERCE trom the Committee on Local Asst's, reported in favor of allowing sundry small accounts for work on side walks. Adopted.

Aid. TIFFANY, from the Committee on Finarce reported in favor of paying the claim of Barney against the city. Aaoptea. Aid BUSH from the Committee on Fire and Water reported iu favor of allowing the account of Delong. Ald 8 WARTZ, from tlie Committee on Policp, reported that tbey had not fully considered the petition of citizens of the 4th ward, Asking for additional watchmen and asked for further time, (iranied.

Aid PARK, from theCommittee on Public Lamps, reported that the following proposals had been received for lightiug and taking care of the public lamps for the ensuing year: Clark 22 cents per lamp per month; Vinton i3 ete, Hextall 25 cts, Friday 3r 24 cts, Ti -e 85 cents, Gibbons 23 cents, Mc Far lane 25 cents, Houck 26 cents, Danner 37 cts, Weter 26 cts, Weter 2 cts. Adams 24 cts, Huasey cts, Hill U5 cents, Whitnev 27 cts, Werick 23! cts, Love 2H cents, Konh 25 cts. and offered a resolution directing the coin mittee to contract with Clark for lighting, extinguishing and taking care of the public lamps in accordance with his nrnnosals. Aid McKAY moved to amend by inserting the name of John Tice at 25 cts per lamp. Lost.

Aid WALSH moved to amend by inserting the name of Mcrarlane at 2a cts. l.ose. ROBERTS moved to amend by inserting the name of Vinton at 23 cts. Lost. After some discussion the report of the Committee was adopted.

REPORTS or orricRRs. Tha CITY ATTORNEY submitted a report as to the mode of making assessments for the construction of fide walks. Accented and Disced on file. Also a report in reference to the right of the Connoil to divide assessments. The COMPTROLLER reported that he had negotiated the loan of 010,000, ordered a few weeks siuce by the Council, in anticipation of the taxes remaining unpaid in th fntrl Tax Roll lor 1851.

The commission chanced for negotiating the loan was 8200, which, by the advice of We Major JIU Vlliriuu ui um riuaun vuiunnt.Lc ia.svi been me oaiaoceoi uw man, neon urm-ciDallv anoropriated to tile payment of the teachers' sala- rit interest on the city debt, atchmen's orders, Sir. As fast as the School Fund is collected and paid in, the money thus advanced for that account will be available for other ttoneral Fund nurnoses. The amount is 87364. Also report the following rollsreturned from the Treasurer: CroAralUs, sewers and receivers on Elm and Batavia Curbinjrand rilling walk on Mississippi st, between Elk and Front sts 6U 90. Crosswalks across Elm et.

at Tapper it ft 15 52. Repairing gutter corner Water and Commercial streets Sewer in Goodell st $47 52. Reoairinir navintr on Batavia st ft36 86. Sewer through Jewett's land in rear of Commercial Advertiser ouuaingsjMu o. Sewer in 12.

Crosswalk across Elm st, at Genesee st 885 70. Filling Court stgl05. Filling, grading and planking walk on Virginia st 8378. Sewer in ureensi aa. Sewer in Main and Mohawk st S90 35.

Sewer through Dock and Stole sts 87 50. Grading and paving Chippewa st 8 1782 14. Grading aud paving Goodell st 828-'13 63. Grading Michigan and North st 8279 20. Ordered into the bands of the Collectors.

Also a report covering an opinion of the City Attorney in reference to certain orders drawn in favor of Hextall for Seneca st sewer and directing the Comptroller to deliver the orders to lleacock. Laid on the table and the report ordered to be published. Will be published tomorrow. The CLFRK reported the following rolls as having lain in his ofhVe ten days without appeal: Setting curbing on Elk st Elm st 810. Repairing Terrace between Erie and Evans st Gradintr and workine Viririnia st 8486.

Sidewalk on the east side of Main at, south corner of Perry st 834. Confirmed and ordered into the hands of the Treasurer. The TREASURbK submitted a report for 2 weeks end- ing Dec. 23 Lu BRAKY Fohd Cr. bal per last report.

School Fumd Cr bal per lnnt report 2534 92 By cash of Collector 385 2920 40 1093 00 Orders paid Fckd Dr bal per last report Orders paid 348 f-0 693 89 1042 49 Cr by taxes collocted, Leaving balance In Treasury 714 46" 328 03 6505 ii The STREET COMMISSIONER reported the comple tion of the foUowine works with their cost: Grading and workiug Franklin at, between Allen and rtortn at jjjio. Platform over gutter corner Swan and Elm st ft 10. A bait ing nuisance on south side Terry st, uear east cor' ner Uliica.ro at 82(. Plank walk on north side South Division street between Chestnut and Pine sU .19, Repairing walk on tasterly side of Niagara st, between Maryland and Jersey st 8'M. Plank walk on south side Folsom at, between Michigan ana umcago st y.

Estimated expense fr grading.ornanientinr and improv ing the Court House Park, aud constructing an iron fence around the same The SUPERINTENDENT OP SCHOOLS reported that the amount of contingent expenses incurred for the term ending Dec. 18,1851, by the several school districts 44. Less orders paid ft450. Leaving balance SIM 44. uraers airecieo to ne drawn.

The CHIEF ENGINEER reported that he had received the following proposals for building bell tower P. Filler ft I WO W.F.Wright 2662 motions, RaaournoJts and notices. By Aid PIERCE, that the amount of expenses to be sessed for cleaning various public wells be as follows: Well corner Goodell and Elm it 8 10. Fourth and Georgia st 20. Hayward and Perry st 040.

Cary and Delaware st 840, Mulberry and Goodell st 844. Niagara and Hudson st 8'i0. Scott and Mississippi st 8'25. Church st and Terrace 830. Flank walk on Folsom st between Michigan and Chics- go st 89.

riant, wain on niagara st dc tween Maryland and Jersey at sfM. Auopcca. Also that the expense to be assessed for repairing walk on north aide South Division st between Chestnut and Pine Adopted- By Aid ROBERTS, that the expense to be assessed for constructing a sewer in Mierry st rrom its present termination to Hickory st be 830. Adopted- Also that assessments be made for the following improvements, via: Working and grading Franklin st between Allen and North st, and grading side walks 0316. Adopted.

Also that the Oity Surveyor ascertain the amount to be paid by the owners of the several lots on Fulton st for grading and filling the same between the Canal Slip and Hayward st. Adopted. Also that an order be drawn on the fund for curbing Elk st from the Clark and Skinner canal to the city line in favor of Holloway for 81 130 in full of their contract. Adopted Bv Aid PARK that the Mayor be requested toannointa special committee to inquire into tho expediency of pro- curine the portraits of all the former Mayors of the Citv. whose portraits are not now in the Council Chamber, and report the expense.

Adopted. Also that an order for 8 100 be drawn in favor of Thompson tt McFarlane on account of setting lamp posts Niagara Sqnare. Adopted. By Aid. BUSH, that Uie Street Committee are hereby directed to report upon the petition presented sometime since for paving Exchange st, from Chicago st, to the City Line.

A dopted. By Aid. TIFFANY, that an order for 820 be drawn in favor of J. G. Mm ten for salary as Recorder to January 1.

1852. Adopted. By Ald.SWARTZ, that the expense to be assessed for abating nuisance on lot on south side of Perry at, 300 feet front, east corner of Chicago stf be 826. Adopted. cnrtNisatD at it kiss.

By Aid. BUSH, presented the proposal of Adam Good to furnish an alarm bell of 10,000 lbs weight, at 30 eta per lb. Refrred to Fire rnd Water. The following roils set down for hearing this evening wer caiied up aon connnra: Curbing on east side Mainst ,09 Kepairinf Terrace between Ene and Evans st. 028 00 The following rolls, set down for hearing this evening were annulled: Grading and paving the Terrace.

Sewersand receivers on both sides Elk st. The roll for grading and laying side-walk on east side of Sixth st, was further postponed one week. ne report or the Jominittee on streets. In reference to allowing extra compensation to W. H.

MolTatt for sewer in Washington st, laid on table at last meetinr. waa ealf and after an elaborate discussion, a resolution was adopted allowing Mr. MolTatt 8 cents per ft extra for 010 ft as follows Ayen McKay, Park, Roberts, Swarta, Tiffany and Walsh. -it. Noes-Rush, Hill, Hubbard and Pieroe.

The report tit reference to Franklin street gr de waa called up and further postponed one week. By Aid. P1KHCE, that notice be given that application he made to the legislature for tlie passage of a law au- utorising tne removal of tne track Of llieuuuaio anu niaca Rock railroad. Adopted. Adjourned one week.

FAIR AT T0WW8EWD HALL. BEHALF Of TUB BUILDING FUND FOR ST. JOSEPH CATHEDRAL. The Ladies of Buffalo will hold a Fair tha shore ohjact at Townskrd H.LL,eommtnoln on MONDAY tha 32nd Instant and eonttauinr nf riurinr th. week, ChrisrmasdaTflteepted.

The Fair will be opened on Mnnrfaj, at 3 o'clork, F. on each succeeding day, from 10oelock. A.M., to I M. BT" Admission 13) cents. Muruiug papers pleas, copy.

dels CY the Salt But in case the lowest bidder shall not, in the opinion of said Board be entitled to a contract, on the terms ncretn expressed, in that case the nest lowest bidder shall he preferred, who in the judgment of said Board shall be entitled to it on the terms before expressed. And the said Board is hereby directed to execute raid contracts before the 1st day of January next And in no case shall the said Board award to any person or perwins, more than tfliGO.OOO worth of rk when bids are made the same work by any other iiersons equally responsible i except in cases where work exceeding that amount cannot be advantageously divided. The trouble experienced by the whig members of tlie Board has been of their own seeking. Previous to the election, handbills circulated publicly and privately throughout the State, held forth to voters promises made recklessly and never to be fulfilled. The nine million job was to be the fund out of which political paitizans were to be re- warded in nronoition to services rendered.

Men were thus induced to forsake their regular occu pations, to plunge into the excitement aud cor ruption of tho election, and to entail expenses upon themselves on behalf of the party from whom they expected their reward. A species of gambling and speculation raged all over the State in this relation, and the consequences might have boon foreseen. Settling day came, and it was black Mouday with the whig Srato officers. From every quarter of the State from every city, town aud village camo lawyers, doctors, merchants, loafers, and every description of individu als in the catalogue. Each had his tale of efficient aid to tetl, and each imagined his claim better than that of his neighbor.

Beseiged by themed ley crowd importuned, coaxed and threatened tho condition of tho assailed officers was pitiable in the extreme. The result has proved the folly of the corrupt courso of the whig office holders and will be a practical lesson to their bamboozled partisans. In relation to tlie present actiou of tho board1 tho Atlas says: "If this resolution is to bo in. terpreted substantially that as Gov. Church first offered, its passage will be approved by the people, though they will wonder how tho board could, fur a mouth, have been distracted in the exercise of a power which they thus throw off and disavow; or how, if not legitimately entitled to award the contracts, they could have hesitated at reaching this conclusion.

Nor will they precisely see how the board of Engineers aud Commis sioncrs is to award and execute "before the first of January" a Bystcin of contracts which they themselves could not, after a mouth's hard labor enter upon. There are some facts of tltis case, the alleged inaccuracy of tho Engineer's estimates, the fact charged that favorite jobbers had access to them and the fact that the law, instead of inviting the lowest proposals, held out a promiso offavorit- nm, that would porhaps make it just to set a- aida tlx vlvalo. transaction, and to ro.npon tho proposals, in a legitimate fashion, so as to award the work to tho lowest bonafde contractors." Mv.acaXTiLE EspioitAOE. The result of the suit of H. Bearoslev vs Lewis Tappak, in New York, wis given by telegraph yesterday morning.

The large verdict of $10,000 was rendered for the plaintiff. Mr. Tappan was in 1848, when the cause of action occurred, head and manager of the system of mercantile espionage which extends t'i every village and city of any note in the United States. Through agents, information is obtained in relation to the standing, credit and prospects of merchants and other business men, such as aro likely to want credit in New York, which is entered upon record, and is open to the inspection of those who becomo uionibersuf tho In pursuance of this plan, certain statements were booked in relation to the plaintiffs merchants of Norwalk, Ohio which they claim were false and slanderous, and it appears from the verdict that the judge was of the same opinion. Judge Beits, in his carge to the jury, remarked of the agency, that it was commendable, but tho defendant was.

in no wise protected when wrong was dono by information placed upon his books. Ma.Xi.Ay. It is now said that the rumor that Mr. Clay has written and sent to tho Governor ofKentncky the resignation of his sent in tho Senate, is premature. He is not yet prepared to resign, and will not during the session of the Legislature.

Ho will not give the democratic Governor an opportunity to send a Senator during the recess of the Legislature. Ho may, as one of his friends says, send in his resignation to take effect on the 1st of September next, by which day Congress will have closed the present session. He is now at the National Hotel in Washington, and is very feeble. His friends do not advise him to go to Philadelphia, but they recommend that, if able, he go to Cuba for a short time. He has always been benefitted by spending the winter at the South.

The Bekekft or AnvERTist.xG. The Boston limet of Thursday says "Tho gentleman who advertised for a wife in the Times about a fortnight since, called on us yesterday, and said that through that advertisement he bad been able to select one of the best of women, and that he was the happiest of men. In addition, he handed us a ten dollar gold piece, and insisted on our ac cepting it as it was a present from bis better half." tJTThe Governor has intimated his inteDtion to grant a respite to Quinn while considering the question of the commutation of the sontence. The execution will not take place at the time designated by tho court, Friday next, and probably not at alL Sail Ho The Cleveland Plaindealer says Yesterday, there was a vessel with sails set, off this Port, evidently trying to get in, but the ice was unyielding. She has probably put down the Lake, as nothing was seen of her this morning.

There are two schooners belonging to this Port, not yet heard from. They are the Speedwell and Isabella. Robbery im Bostox. About 5o'clock lasteve-ning, Mr. Ellis, a broker in State street, Boston, was robbed of $1,000 in bills and gold.

The thief entered the office, grasjied the money from the counter and fled. The robber was soon ar rested, but up to a late hour the money had not oeen found. The Wit of the Albany Atlas is as severe as pousned. In relation to Mr. Svnoia' sudden flight from the Canal Board to Canada the At-las says: "When the fneacious Staf Fnoi nesr tnntr thn ferry-boat, on his way to Her Majesty's provinces, he carried with him Jno.

C. S.VAlmAr'a eulo be to to in and a ded that (he law applied. They were according- ij surrendered. "AfATEaiAt Am." At the Hudson Machin Shop, last week, was a heavy "six-poundcr," in gy on his character, published before election. This proves that he aid not intend tn run tended as a contribution to the great Magyar Chief.

May its voice soon be henrd on behalf of Hungary's liberty. very charged, for the document turned out to be a bad thing to run with." The HuNGARrA Fran. About $25,000 hnve received by Kossuth since the idea of the ly 01 ve. Hungarian Fund was broached. a rich nas already realized I w.talo having previously associated with him a Mr.

Nicholson, also fonner- jyffe rpRi-ct to hoar as wo go to pre, that Ambrose Baker, an eHtinmble citir.nn of Coxaaekie, Oroene died this morning, after a protracted illrum Jio was tho whig candidate lor at tho election, and a L'aiitlomari of yt out KTHmil worth, Alb. Journal, t2P" The best scholar in the common school of AMead, N. is a young lady of 17 years, who Feigns 450 pounds! i been We hope the story is true. AH. Jour,.