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nmn.1.! ninn aammm firAM itAnattrfMor ofantarlnfflfito eon tract with Thomas vitsdtp meet hfitj there, irSumuchNiB jp RthAmerteaa OJTE yPEEK LATER FROM EUROPE. the report of the Water Committee should ome Alderman Fowler thought it a hardship to ask the papers to publish it without pay. If the parties presenting the paper wish publicity, let them employ the papers and pay He had wares himself, and" quite a lot of things to sell, and if he should introduce them here and ask to have them published he would think ii unjust to erof regimenti, irtiich Wwdtalftfotrwn thai rriA of the Onnm'a MbdSmomtoT me purpose on the SZ. it SUAfc Ul.MAl A AT war 4uiu'ib ioiiwu.juuiJiv4mw.;iiuaip iu we new ii jnt uiKtuiizuiiuu ui uic oiuiv, uv uivmiuup ruiu untr "adesrwhich isTntemphwed; there will 6ver alF the North American provinces De a small addition to the British army but the impression that we are about to send thither a large, force for the purpose of aggression, is entirely without foundation. It is also stated and I am glad to have the opportunity of explaining that; tbo i that large quantities of munitions of war are being sent to British North America.

The fact is, that during the war we drew from the British North American shores, almost all the munitions of war, in the shape of. gunpowder and other materials, which they contained. All that is now being done is to replace, the 'stores which were English Polities From tho London Daily News. A 'report ha8 been put into by a "Tory'' evening journal, to the effect that Lord Palmeraton arid Mr. Lahonchon are about to re tiro from the cabinet, and that Sir Sidney Herbert and Sir James Graham would therefore take the Government.

There is not, we believe, the slightest foundation for the statement. Any such change would, it is obviouB, seeriously de minish the liberal element of the present cabinet. THH MAYNOOTH GRANT. In the House of Commons, Mr. Spooner moved "That this House do resolve itself into a committee for the purpose of considering the acts for the endownent of the College of Maynooth, with a view to the withdrawel of any endowment out of the Fund, due regard being had to vested rights or interests." The resolution elicited a long sectarian discussion, in which the mover and others alleged that Catholocism was idolatrous had designs on the State, and others, that the grant was a poor equivalent for the property wrung from the Catholic majority to support a bloated church establishment of tho minority.

Lord Palmerston spoke against the motion, and as to the disloyalty of the teachings of the priests, he looked to results, and asked it Ireland was evermore tranquil or loyal than at present. Tho motion was carried by a vote of 159 to 133, and leave given to bring in a bill to withdraw the endowment. As it was a test of the strength of the ministry, and resulted in their defeat, it is supposed that Parliament will soon be dissolved. Common Council. Tlio Board hold a rogulnr meeting last evonlng.

Tho President, Aid. tho chair.and a quornm of mombora prosent. Tho minutoa of the previous meeting were red and approved. PHrrnoNS and ooimnncATio.vB. Remonstrance of John McCormick against tilling lots, bounded by Hamilton av, Summit, Columbia, and Willow stroets, and Conovor and Richardson streets.

Laid on tho table. Petition of John Bayard to havo assessment corrected. To Assessment committee. Tho following communication was recelvod and ordorod printed 'to the Common Council nf Ike City of Brooklyn Genllmm, Having understood from various sources that an arrangement is under consideration between the Water committee of the Common Water committee appointed by the citizens, and the Nassau company, with the view of entering into contract with somo responsible party for the Introduction of waior, by transferring the rights of the Nassau company to tho city of Brooklyn and having also learned that the Nassau Water company havo not succeeded, for reasons obvious to the citizens' committeo, in obtaining a subscription to their stock sulBcient to justify them in proceeding with the works as contemplated and that tho Common Council committee and the citizens' com mittoe aro making arrangomonts for tho Nassau company to make a contract with their contractor, with an understanding that tho city of Brooklyn shall assume the samo aud having been advised that the plans and specifications are prepared by the Nassau company or its agents, of a character unknown to the public and knowing that neither the committeo of the Common Council, nor the citi zons' committee have employed any competent engineer to examine the said plans and specifications Therefore, wo, tho undersigned, taking as a basis of our estimate tho very, complete plans, and specifications made by competent Engineers and adopted and publishod under the direction of the Common Council, in'the year 1854, bind ourselves to build the works in accordance with eaid pub. lisbed plans and specifications, with all tho work therein contained.

And to moot the wants of tho entire city, wo proooso to add to said plans, and build an additional Reser voir on Prospect Hill, of a capacity to hold 20 millions of gallons or water, witn tho nocessary grountts; ongine, machinery and main for its supply with one hundred and fifty mllos of nine, instead of 85 miles as contemplated in said plan also, to orect 1000 hydrants instead of 800 the pipe to De 01 ineiouowing dimensions, viz: 5 miles of 36 inch pipe, with 8 stop cocks to correspond. 1 SO do 0 do do 3 20 do 6 do do 14 12 do 70 do do 34 8 do 92 do do 02 0 do 220 do do Total, 150 miles of Indestructible Wrought Iron Coment pipe. Also to pay rar an tue iana, streams ana reservoir sites, oxcept such as may belong to the city of Brooklyn, and pay the land damages, and also to pay a fair salary to the engi neer selected by the Common Council, and his assistants iiurtuK tho progress or tne work; ana as apart oi tno con tract, we agreo to deliver 20 millions of gallons of water per aay to tno City ol llrooKiyn. Also, wo agreo to perform the entiro work under the su pervision of an enginoer, and to tho satisfaction of said engineer ana a lioara oi commissioners wmcn may tie ap pointed by the Common Council, for the sum of ($3,500,000, tureo minions nvo nunarou tnousanu uonars. And as security to tho Citv for the faithful norformance of tue wort, ana its completion within two years, ana the do livery ol tho twenty millions of gallons per day, we agree to allow the City to retain 15 per cent from each and every payment on tne contract until tno unai completion, ana approval of tho work by the aforesaid engineer and commis sioners, and if required, will give additional security to the city, to the amount or live hundred thousand dollars, for tho fall and perfect completion ot the work.

This proposition is made in good faith after a close scrutiny of the plans and spcciQcations published, and we are cer tain tnat tue work: can ae periormea lor this sum. We trust that your Honorable Doay will give this proposi tion a due consideration, WILLIAM BEARD, NATHAN STEPHENS, JONATHAN BALL. Brooklyn. April 28th, 1850. Aid Huntley movod to strike out the first paragraph, and receive the remainder of the communication.

Aid. Walsh moved to lay the com. on the table. Aid Kalblloisch called for tho ayes and nays. Tho motion to lay on the table was then put and lost.

Ayos 11 nays 15. Aid Muicnay moved the communication De rcierrca to tho Water Committee, and printed in tho corporation papers. Aid Hnutloy moved a division of tho question. Tho motion to have the document printed was then put and carried. After a long discussion tho oom.

was roforrod to Water Committee. Petition from E. Morehouse, for six chairs for Justice Smith's Courts. To Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies, with directions to got the chairs. Petition of Chiof of Police for eighteen chairs for the Fourth District Station House.

To Committeo on Supplies and Expenses. Petition of Harnett Johnson to 'grade and pave Rutledge street, botwoon Marcy and Lee avenues to Com. on grading and paving. Petition to havo well filled up iu Court street, cornor of 2d place to well and pump com. Remonstrance of Jacob Badger against flagging sidowalks on Walcott street to com.

on paving sts. Pctitiou of David Fcoks, Justico of tho 5th district pollco court for tho nocessary blanks, for his offico leave given to withdraw tho potitlon for tho purpose of specifying articles. Petition of Mrs. Murray for rolicf from personal tax to as sossmont com. Petition of John Caasidy for settlement of sundry claims against tho lato city of Wtlliamsburgh referred to Counsellor.

Petition of citinons of Greenpoint to have gas lamp3 In Fraiikiin, Colyor and Ferry sts. th gas com. Potition of David Davis to ropair Clove Road. Resolution adopted directing tho commissioner of ropairs and supplies to confor with tho Supervisors in relation thoroto aud report to tho Board at its next meeting. Petition of Wm Cullon for payment of his bill of 18 87 for furnishing meals to prisoners at tho 2d district station house.

Ordered to bo paid aftor tho Finance committee Bhall examine it. Potitlon of Samuel Goodwin and others to regulate North 1st street from 6th street to Union av. To committee on Uradlng nd Paving. Bill ofDr Keating 15 00 for servioes at 3d district station house. To Police committee.

Petition of Robert Stool, 6th ward, tor remission of personal tax. To Assessment commlttoe. Petition of JM Peaso and Chas Myers for remission of tax. To Assessment committee. Petition of John Law in relation to his provlous communication in relntion to Normal school.

Tabled. Potitlon of Hallet for gas lamps on Franklin av. Gas committeo. nv, Potition of A Vandorvoer to ro numbor Pearl street. i Street coin'r.

Bins RBFBRRHD. XfTrn Tjitrn tiol Miller a wiun, i t. ttnrtiott 10 Thos. Collins 35 Wm. Ported 8 Peter Wakefield, 5,55: Flight 10,80: Nefus 591; Goorge Barne.

15; llronson 18,06 JMc De'rniott 82,34. coKJftriwraBQHA soK omCEitfi or xijr board. From Street Commissioner fixing amounts to ba assessed for various Improvements, Bishop Kelly $69,50 Bennett I Smith 56 16 Mrtoe Ryan to BB Ibw lotsin JBddWiit, Mthst, WlUoughby DoKall) avenue at'fii load. To flamr sidewalks: w(th DA Anderson on Conover st and Hamilton av, at 8 cento per running.lbot. WithP Ryorson to Bag sidewalks od Clasaon and virand avenues and Clymer st at 0 3 4 cents per running foot.

With Nelson to fence lots on Vandorbilt Place, Smith st, Sonlh 4th st, and South oia si, at 19 cents per. runmng loot; From commissionan nf ireDatorand suDDlifls that the drain corner of 4th and 2d sts is out of repair and drains Ihto'the basement offlie Dutch Reformed church. Beaoln tion authorising tho repairs at 26 00. Adopted. auui huuv, iuu mo uiv uuuuiug 01 vugiuv uuum No.

10 has settled, and will reoulre anchoring. Authorised to do the work at an. expense not exceeding $40. From same, or numonty to furnish stationary to tne Board of Assessors authority given. Aid.

Ralphs moved that the bulldintrs owned bv the cltr. not in public use, bo advertised for sale. Also, that the Comptroller report to the Board what cronortv belongs to tho city unoccuped. urom Auditor, in ravor or paying oui or Bennett it Smith, $25 for printing law case adopted. Fromsame, returning bill of Asa Stebhins of $326 for plans for armory filed.

From Counsellor, on the case of George Stebblns' judg. mont against the city on warrants issued against the late city of WilUamaburgh, in which lie recommends an appeal, and that the President of the Common Council obtain aurety for that purpose adopted. From Eamo, on to. oreriaro. ordinances to Oil low lots, submitting a form or law for that purpose simitar to tho ono now in.force laid on the table and ordorod print, od in tho minutes.

8PBCLM. ORDBR. On motion of Aid. Capwoll, the rules were suspended for the purpose of considering ordinances aa prepared bv Hon. H.

C. Murphy. The. Board then went into a committee of tho whole, Aid, Atwater. In the chair.

The ordinances were then taken up, pending which Aid. Walsh movod the committee rise and report progreaa carried. The Board then adjourned. Eotawat and Accident. William Merahin and Francis Messerole were thrown from a wagon in Franklin avenue, Greenpoint, yesterday, and the former was seriously injured.

He was attended to by Dr. Davis. SM EifprttH Foundry. Fdrman Strbet. mm block from the Pulton Ferry, Cosllngn of every description made iu uraor.

vommns oi various ueB, Balling Castings, Sash Weights, constantly on hand all orders attended to with dispatch. Ue23tfl MoKINNY 4 RYEB, Proprietors. fflB. Frank Brownb. Counsellor at Law.

has removed his oflloe to the "Savings Bank Building," Noa. 1T0 and 172 Atlantic street, corner of Clinton street, Instead of to "Hatqav's Bullrilnir." Fnltnn ntrnat. its nrnvin110W0Hvn1.tfm.1l aplSlm Jr A Superior Coal SSRS. T1AVTS PRARSOW fn Iha nnnnvtofn the LOCUST MOUNTAIN COAL, claim that It im uuu uuu uutj ucuv wtuio. uut iBsut luu reauzs what ihey claim for 1C and that there is no coal equal to it for Ranges, Furnaces or Stoves.

It gives more heat, burns longer, makes less clinker, no cinder, and less ashes than any Anthracite Coal we have ever seen Try a ton as a samplo, and otic word for it you will direot us to send you a supply at once for winter's use. We have made arrangements with the miner for a constant supply for the season, and are now prepared to deliver this superior coal, well screened from yard, to families or others, at any part of Brooklyn or New York, free of cartage, or by the boat load at the wharf. MARSTON 4 POWER. Coal Depot at Uaxton Wharf, between Fulton and Catherine Ferries, Brooklyn, or 95 Beaver street, two doors from Wall st. New York.

A city weigher weighs our coal, and will giro a certificate whon required. gp Sam L. Harris, Notary Public and Commissioner of Deeds. Legal businesB conducted with despatch. Law copying dono neatly and promptly.

Ofllce City Court Rooms, at the City Hall. Residence No. 114 South Ninth street, K. D. ap28 tt fgf Miles O'Reilly has removed his RECTIFYING ESTABLISHMENT au" tf to No.

248 Front street, N. Y. fig Kich Silver Plated Tea. Setts, Castors, and Cake Baskets, at OVINOTON BROTHERS, apl4 tr 218 and 220 Fulton street, Brooklyn. fifT A.

Jakobi 767 Broadway, (2 doors below 9th street,) call the attention of the Ladies to the superb assortment of Rich Dress Goods, of their own Importation, consisting of SllkB, Bareges, Challes, Popellnos, Mousollne do Solo, Organdies, Jacoonels, Brillaatcs, 4c, which they offer at a very small pront to ensure quick scles. A. JAKOBI 4 Co. 767 Broadway, N. Y.

(2 doors below 9th at. WM. H. LEWIS, of this oity, formerly at 287 Broadway, N. will be happy to soo his friends and customers at the above storo.

apM4tulm gP Behoved to 56 "White Street. Thb Hratv Truss Ornoi is removed from 4 Vese street, to 56 White street. Now York. BUTLER'S Patent Truss and supported Pads ut superje hn? all others In use, can only be hid of the pa atee and proprietor, at 53 While 3 doors we3t of Broadway. ap2tf Peter Lynan, WnOLESjLLB AXn RETAIL 1K NORTH RIVER BLUE STONE, Office, cor.

Flushing A Clinton East Brooklyn. JLi.aacunw xiaii? xo vnusn. apl9 6m" gP Hats, Caps and Trunks, at WM. H. PECK'S, aplO 3m Fulton street, opposite Band street.

Paper Hangings? thos. fate IKPOHISRS A.XD BA.IOTACTUKERi, Are now receiving their new styles of every description or DECORATIVE ASD STAPLE PAPER HANGINGS, Suitable roa Citt xao Couhtbt Tbadi, Which they offer wholesale and retail at the lowest market rates. THOS. FAYE 4 Importers and Mamupaotuees. Jfi).

267 BROADWAY, JVJE1F YORK, apl83m Directly opposite the Ctty Hall. JlPOvnfGTON Brothers, Crockery Storb.No. 218 and 220 Fulton street, Brooklyn. OVINGTON BROTHERS would respectfully Inform Ihe citizens of Brooklyn and violnlty. that their slock for the Spring trade Is unusually large, comprising an extensive assortment of articles and styles.

Wo can Insure to all who will favor us with a call entire saUaftcUon. both In regard to quality and price of our goods. In aSEon to our stock ofFrench and English, China and Earthen Ware of every description. Rich andnlaln Glass Ware, Cut ana Pesaed 4c, We have added Silver Plated Goods, Ivory handle labia Cutlery. Tea Trays, 'Lamps, Girandoles, 4c, 4c.

OVINGTON BROTHERS, 218 and 220 Fulton Brooklvn. apU tf The Brooklyn Carpet Store, No. 162 FULTON and 49 HENRY STREHT. bib i have the pleasure of announcing to the citizens of Brooklyn Uwi throuffh tho entire block from Fulton to filled with one of the largest and brat selected stocks of carpetlmr In this country, lnoludlng Royal Wilton, Medallion Velvets VeS vet Tapestry, Brussell Body Brussell, Three ply and Superfine Ingrain, Oil Cloths, Mattings, Rugs, Rods, Piano and Table Also, a complete assortment of Window Shades, Laoe'Cortalns. GUI Cornicss, and best Hair Mattresses, 4c.

RTRWart a on Import their own goods, and consequently are prepared to offer everything In their line on the most satisfactory terms They were the pioneers In the trade, and now with largely increased faculties, they solicit, and hope to merit, a continuance of that patronage wnion a generous community have always bestowed. SltttVAiC'r 4 mli27 im No. 162 Fultoa and 49 Henry sts. Clothing and General Furnishing Store, No. 100 FULTON STREET, NEAR HENRY.

CHAS. K. FOLWELL. Mercliant TJlor and fllnihloi. I.

recelvfnff dallv. new ffoods of th latent ofvlpc, rnnnfaifno r.na rlorand medium qualities of Cloths, Casslmeres and vestlnga. principally ier tne cusiom or oraerea traae. Also Clothing and a general assortment of now Furnishing Goods for the sale department. N.

B. C. E. F. returns his thanks to his friends and tho nublio of Brooklyn and vicinity, for their oatronae.

and hones br re newed endeavors in the auttlng and style of his garments (which shall not be surpassed) to merit a continuance. mhZ7 3m if Peed Cole, Auctioneers, Commission Merchants, Real Estate Brokers, Ac, Store No. 343 Fultok jpposlto the City Hall, Brooklyn. Sales of Real Estate, Furniture and Merchandise Dersanallv attflnrlnH in Rnai Raiafn. Stocks, Bonds, Mortgages, bought and sold on commlxlon.

mhlS 3m WILLIAM COLE. JIT Saddlery, Harness, Eobert B. Stoet, at the' Old Stand, No. 26 Fulton street, having enlarged his premises and added to his stock, believes that he can glvo satisfaction to hts former friends and patrons, and all others who may be pleased to favor him with their custom. Engine and all other kinds of Hosennd Fire Buckets made order.

N. B. Agcntfor the sale of all kinds ofCoal and Wood. glT" Eioh French Paper Hangings jtjst re celved. WILLINS A COCHRANE, 120 FULTON STREET, fopposlto Sands) Brooklyn, invite tho attention of their customers and the public generally, to their superb stock of Fronoh Paper Hangings (decorative and plain), selected from the most celebrated Parisian manufacturers.

W. A C. import their Paper Hangings themselves direct from the manufacturers, and feel confident that they, can prosent to the public the richest and most varied assortminl or Paper Hangings ever inhibited in Brooklyn, and at very low prices. We also keep on hand an extensive stock of English and Amor lean Paper Hangings of the very best quality. Our known long experience In the traac, ana employing none but tho best workmen, will, we trust, ue deemed a sufllotcnt guaranteo for all work entrusted to our care.

ap23 2meod WILLINS 4 COCHRANE. rgj Edward Wilson's Hair Cutting Saloon, 61 Fulton street. Is acknowledged to be replete with all those comforts and conveniences that appertain to such establishments his study shall bo to render It In every manner worthy of mat patronage that has hitherto been so liberally bestowed upon It. Hlnstocfc of Toilet goods will vie with any kept at similar estab Ushmenta, and his prices are moderate. Hair Cutting Onb SniLLme.

N.B. Particular attention given to the cutting of children's Hair, as also to that of adults. To those gentlemen who can appreciate the luxury of a properly administered Shampoo, or an easy removal or the beard, we say, go to Wilson's Saloon. Wilson is ad artist of no common order. To those who doubt, we say, when your hair wants regulating, try Wilson's skill, and you will be thoroughly satisfied he cannot be surpassed, mhs tr DIED.

On the 25th inst, Williak Wileiimok, at No. SI Gold sti Brooklyn, aged 83 years. The remains weru Interred In the Ccmetory of thb Evorgrecu LOST AND FOUND. CANARY BIBD DOST LAST FBIDATFEOM 17 Joraiemon st. A suitable reward will be paid for Ms recovery.

As It Is not a singing bird but merely a Pet the bird la not of any value but to the owner, ap2(t It" them ah oDOortuhitv of rednrocatinK those kind ly feelings which it was the interest" aswel as the duty of Englishmen to cultivater'towards their fellow citizens and national kinsmen on the of the. Atlantic. (Cheers.) There was no reason whatever why 'theyrholuld be jealous of. the Americans;" But, the contrary, there 'was" every 'reason why they Should be proud of them. He was sure he rightly interpreted the feelings of the people of this country when he said that all they desired with respect to the American people was that the most intimate social relations should ever exist between tho two' countries.

(Cheers.) They spoke the same language, and possessed a common literature, and he could hardly understand how any question could arise the settlement of which could render it necessarv to have recourse to. the' dreadful alternative Of war. (Hear, hear.) He presided there on behalf of his fellow citizens, who entertained no other feelings than those of the most cordial friendship towards the American people, which leeimgs tney aesirea to perpetuate ana had invited Mr. Dallas to partaKe oi ms nospi talitv because Iris Excellency was the representa tive of a kindred nation, to whom, the people of Great Britain were united by considerations of a common origin and a common language. He begged to propose "The Health of Mr.

Dallas, and Prosperity to the great Republic to which he had the honor to The toast was drank witn entnusiasm, tne band playing "Hail Columbia and "Yankee Doodle." Mr. Dallas, on rising to respond to the compliment, was greeted with enthusiastic cheers; He said My Lord Mayor, ladies, and gentlemen, the very kind and complimentary language with which your Lordship has prefaced the last toast and the cordial manner in which it' has. been received by this distinguished assembly are entitled, and I hope will receive, my return of gratitude. In truth, I am almost bankrupt in the language of thanks for ever since I landed in the dominions of your illustrious Queen, as the representative of the American Government and people, I have met with nothing but a series of the most flattering demonstrations of welcome and hospitality. (Cheers.) I perfectly well know that these manifestations arc not address ed to an individual so utterly unworthy as myself, and that they are the profuse and generous tribute to a nation whose messenger I am.

But on its behalf, with a sensibility that I know it would unanimously feel, I beg this distinguished company to accept the assurance of my profound acknowledgments. There are some subjects on which it would be ill timed, and more enterprising than wise, for me to touch on this occasion and in this presence. Indeed, my arrival is so recent that I scarcely can pretend to know the subjects which would be most acceptable to you. I dare say, however, I shall incur but little hazard if I venture, according to a provincialism natural to a western tongue, to "guess" that the spirit and purpose of a new comer may have excited at least some little curiosity. (A laugh.) Well, my Lord, let me say that I am not authorized to feel, and do not feel, and do not feel.any desire other than that of giving my exertions and energies unreservedly to the restoration of the most harmonious sentiments and friendly relations.

(Cheers.) Animated by this aiming at such a purpose, if I fail and I may fail it will be because of some inexorable, overruling State policy, or some foregone conclusion not to be undone by uniform, steady, persevering, frank, and honorable conciliation. (Renewed cheers.) My Lord, permit me, in conclusionfor my object is to bo exceedingly brief to tender to your Lordship and the guests assembled here my congratulations on the great event consummated since my arrival among you the restoration of peace to Europe. (Cheers.) War, although undoubtedly accompanied by its moral benefits or alleviations, is at best an evil and tho vast powers of this empire, although for a time, and however gallantly, enlisted and ably directed, will find more genial and more fruitful employment in those channels mercial, and manufacturing, and those pursuits which have hitherto so signally illustrated the exertions of her people. (Loud cheers.) My Lord, I again thank you. The Lord Mayor then gave "The House of Lords," associating with it the name of Lord Stanley.

Mr. Stanley, M. briefly acknowledged the compliment. It was a bold thing, he said, to undertake in any company, still more in their presence, to be the spokesman of Parliament. But there was one idea which predominated in all their minds, and on that subject he thought he might venture without presumption to say that he could express the unanimous feeling, not only of the Legislature, but what was quite as important of those for whom tho laws were made.

(Hear.) He thanked the Lord Mayor for having given him that opportunity an opportunity of which others had availed themselves of expressing aloud that which was in the thoughts of all namely, their deep, earnest, and almost passionate desire the chances and changes of political events what they might, England might retain inviolate that national alliance of which they had among them at that moment the living representative an alliance which had its root in no consideration of political or temporary expediency, but which rested on the surer basis oi the common origin, the common language, the common laws, the common energies, and the common aspirations of two mighty empires, and even in that which they must all acknowledge a common family likeness in common faults and failings. (Cheers, and a laugh.) Upon the union of these two nations depended the hopes of mankind and the peace of the world and if they went on as they had done for a long time past, within a century from the present time the earth would be inhabited by three hundred millions of the Anglo Saxon race the most energetic, industrious, and enterprising people that ever tilled its soil. It was upon the cordial union of that vast multitude of men, our descendants, that the future hope of mankind rested a future of rational progress and well ordered freedom, in which the knowledge of man should be extended, his power over nature increased, and his command of the appliances of civilization multiplied and it rested with England and the United States to act on that principle. (Cheers.) Mr. Cardwell, M.

in acknowledging the toast of "The House of Commons," proposed by the Lord Mayor, said he was sure the Commons of England would not fail to reciprocate those fraternal feelings which had been expressed by the American Ministor on behalf of a people who with ourselves spoke a common language and enjoyed the blessings of a common Christianity. He could not forget that free institutions, whether here or there, rested on that firm basis of common law whioh we and they alike inherited from our Anglo Saxon ancestors, and that they now had the privilege to be entertained by the first of those municipalities which constituted an inte gral and important part in the great hierarchy of tree institutions. (Hear, hear.) The hon. member concluded by proposing "The Health of the Lord Mayor." The Lord Mayor briefly acknowledged the compliment. Mr.

Dallas, then, in gracoful terms, gave "The Health of the Lady Mayoress," which was drunk with acclamation. The Lord Mayor, In responding to the toast, toldMr. Dallas that if his diplomacy was equal to his gallantry, he should have no fear of the success of his mission. (A laugh.) Several other appropriate toasts were drunk in the coarse of the evening, and the company separated about 11 o'clock. Mr.

Harker officiated as toastmaster. TROOPS FOR CANADA. In the House of Lords the Earl of Elgin would put a question to the government. A report was current to tho effect that large bodies of troops and great quantities of ammunition were about to be disDatched to Canada. The report had caused a great deal of anxiety to the public mind and he desired to know whether there were anv foundation for the report.

Lord Panmure replied, there is a general impression out of doors that a very large force is about to embark for British North America. It is quite true that it is our intention to send back tiMM of thf Persia Banquet toi the' CLOSES1 OF THE PE ACH CONFERENCES THE MAYNOOTH GRaNT EFEAT OF THE M1M1BTKI. THE TROOPS SEUT TO CANADA. ADVANCE IN COTTON. Decline In Breadstuff.

CONSOLS, 93 1 8 and 93 1 4. The mail steamship Persia sailed1 from Liver pool at about 8 o'clock, A. on Saturday, the 19th and arrived here this morning at about 6 1 2 o'clock. TheEriccsson sailed from Liverpool on the 16th, with ten passengers. 1 The Edinburg was advertised to sail from the Clyde, on the 16th, for New York.

The news conveyed by the Ericcson was not of importance, its chief feature having been the postponement of the debate on American, aflairs, until the return of Lord Clarendon from Paris. The Persia brings accounts of the close of the Conferences of a civic banquet given in London to the American Minister; of Panmure's explanation why troops are being sent to Canada; of a small defeat given to the government by Mr. Spooner's vote against tho grant to May nooth, and of rumors that have gained strength thereby to the effect that Parliament will be speedily dissolved. Ample details will be found in the following despatches and extracts from our European files. Consols on the 18th for money were first quoted at 93 to 93 1 8, but in the afternoon advanced to 93 1 8 to 93 1 4.

The Liverpool cotton market, for the week ending the 18th, opened with a very activo demand, consequent upon the American advice6per Ericsson and Persia. Prices advanced fully 4d. per and the sales on Monday and Tuesday alone amounted to 50,000 bales, of which fully two thirds were to the trade. Since then the demand, although considerable, has gradually diminished, and the advance over last week's prices is called only 8d. on ordinary and middling.

The market, however, closed firm, particularly for good staple cotton, middling and unlands. Tho corn markets wear a depressed aspect, and transactions in all articles are confined to a moderate inquiry or consumption demand. Wheat is quoted 3d. per bushel lower, and flour 6d. to lid.

per barrel lower. Indian corn without much change. The London Market. Money continued very tight, but the prospect of specie arrivals induced the hope of relaxed accommodation, and ultimate, though not immediate relaxation in discount rates. An expectation was entertained that the bank of England, at the weekly meeting, would have oeduced the rate of discount, but no reduction was made, inasmuch as neither the stock of bullion nor amount of the reserve notes warrant increased accommodation.

Discount continued at the rate of six to seven peT cent. Consols 93 1 8 to 94 1 4. American stocks have been quiet, without much change, excepting Illinois Central Bonds, which had been active, and which were quoted at 79 a 81 Freeland, 84 1 2 a 86 1 2. Havre cotton market, to evening 16th, was reported active. Breadstuff's further depressed.

Provisions also declining. close of the conferences. The Moniteur announces that the Congress of Paris has terminated its labors. The closing sitting was held yesterday at the hotel of the Minister of Foreign Affairs. After the signing of tho treaty, the Pienipotentiaries had still to occupy themselves with different questions of a nature to consolidate and complete to work of peace.

Tho ratifications will be exchanged at the end of the month. Immediately after the promulgation of the general treaty, the protocols will be published and will make known the labors of the Congress in their detail. Another account says The members were occupied at their last sitting with questions of detail in reference to first, the free navigation of Danube second the interior iegimc of the Principalities, and the arrangement of the frontiers third, the situation of the Christians in Turkey. For these purposes, three commissions are appointed firsf, a commission, named by all the Powers represented ot the Congress, on the subject of the Danube second, a commission, named by all the Powers except Sardinia, on the frontier question third, a commission, named by all the Powers, with the addition of delegates from the Divan, to consider the position of the Christians in Turkey. From Paris it is stated that diplomatic movements of importance towards Italy appear to be on toot, uotmt vjouoreao itormeriy Austrian Ambassador in London) is to go immediately from Vienna to Rome on a special mission.

It is industriously circulated that the mission refers only to the concordat but the Italian journals say it attaches to the general state of Italy. Count Orloff will go to Naples immediately after the exchange of ratifications, to see his son who was wounded in the Crimea, and is there for health. THB LATEST. Vienna, April 17 noon. One of the most important conditions in the treaty of peace is that the forts on the Circassian coast of the Black Sea are not to be rebuilt.

In short, the staeus quo on the coasts of the Black Sea is to be maintained. This is authentic. From tho London Times, April 18. Cl rlc Reception of the New American Minister. Last night the Right Hon.

the Lord Mayor and the Lady Mayoress entertained his Excellency Mr. Dallas, the new American Minister, at dinner at the Mansion house, in honor of his arrival in this country as the accredited representative of the great Transatlantic Republic. A numerous and distinguished company were invited on the occasion, including, among many others, Mrs. and Miss Dallas, Mr. P.

Dallas, Miss Nick lin, Lord Stanley, M. Mr. Walpole, M. Mr. Milner Gibson, M.

Mr. Cardwell, M. Captain Scobell, M. P. the Hon.

J. Byng, Mr. W. Miles, M. Mr.

Roebuck, M. Mr. Mas terman, M. Mr. Stafford, M.

Mr. Cowan, M. Mr. Heywood, M. and Mrs.

Hey wood, Mr. Mowatt, M. Mr. Bowyer, M. Mr.

Cheetham, M. Mr. Hadfield, M. Mr. Horsfall, M.

Mr. Malins, M. Mr. J. C.

Ewart, M. Mr. Adam Black, M. Sir Chos. and Lady Eastlake, the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, Mr.

W. C. Wentworth, Sir James Duke, Bart, M. and Mrs. Hill, and Alderman Cu bitt, M.

P. On the removal of the cloth tho usual loyal and constitutional toasts were drunk and responded to, that of "The Army and Navy" by Mr. Miles, M. and Captain Scobell, M. respectively.

The Lord Mayor then said he rose to propose the health of one of his honored guests that evening, his Excellency the representative of tho United States. (Cheers.) Mr. Dallas had kindly honored him with his company, and he rejoiced to see him at his table, because he was tho representative of that great kindred nation on the other side of the Atlantic. (Cheers. Ever since he (the Lord Mayor) had the honor of being connected with the corporation of London he had always found the American Minister one of the most honored guests at the banquets at the Mansion House.

He remembered how often he had had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Abbott Lawrence, a former American Minister, on such oc casions. There the. American Minister; whoever he might be, was always welcomed, and it hod invariably afforded afforded the greatest pleasure to the citizens of London who were in Tll Paper: Xmrgett Circulation ol nny Evening: Pafcc putallsUtd In tbo United State. IU value sua, Advertising Medlom Is lUirefore apparent.

TIKSDAT EVEIflNG APRIL SO. Common Council Proceedings. Tito Water QncsUon Again. The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting last evening, at which considerable business was transacted. A communication was received from Messrs.

Bbaud, Stevens Bajx, with a proposition to supply the city with water. This com nranication does not merely make a proposition, hut casts wholesale censure on the committee of citizens and committee of the Common Council' baring tiio matter under consideration accuses them of entering into a contract which tho city of Brooklyn is to assume of doing so on planB and specifications of a new and unknown charac ter and of not having employed a competent engineer to examine said plans, We have endeavored to keep our readers advised of the progress of this question, and recently published an account of the doings of the Citizens' Committee in conjunction with the Committee of the Common Council. The Citizens' Committee was 6elected by a meeting called by tho gentlemen sending in this communication and is compos ed of citizens who arc largely interested in any project affecting the progress or taxable property of the city. They have no contracts to make, no pipe to sell, nothing to dispose of which could induce them to entertain a wish to take advantage the movement for any purpose of person al aggrandisement. Being men of character and property, their interests as well as feelings of civic pride and patriotism are best promoted by a judicious and economical adjustment of tut Water question.

It is to bo supposed also that the members of the Water Committee of th Common Council entertain a proper sense of tho importance of the subject and their own accountability to the public for a faithful execution their trusts and powers. Besides, they can dV nothing except make recommendations to thr Common Council, to be adopted or rejected a the collective wisdom of body may decide. So stands the questions on the side of the Citizens' and Common Council Committees. Now, how do their censors stand in relation to the matter They are no doubt respectable citizens and men of means and responsibility but iey come forward as contractors they havi patent pipe to dispose of, and wish to enter inti a contract to introduce water. The one solitary motive which influences contractors in their relations with the city is one of dollars and cents hDW much clear profit they can extract from the public purse is the first and last consideration the Alpha and Omega of their public spirit anc' for them to come and cast reflections upon men who have no such mercenary considerations to sway them is the height of bad taste to say th least.

Prima fade, the suspicion of improper motives and double dealing would attach those who ostensibly seek to make money by the operation and not those who can have no carthh motive of a pecuniary kind but have even consideration of honor, patriotism, and self in tsrjst to urge them to honorable action. Thi mi ii we hove said from a cursory, external view of the subject and the probabilities that exis on its face. As to the facts they arc wofully iicient as set forth in the communication. Any intimation of a design, on the part of the joini to bind the city to any arrangement good, bad, or indifferent, is sufficiently disposed of by the fact, that the committee can only make recommendations to the Common Council: those recommendations must thero he brought forward in the light of day subject to thorough discussion and searching criticism and adopted or rejected as their merits or defects may seem to warrant. That no engineer has been employed is a still more unfortunate expression a competent and experienced engineer hat been employed notwithstanding this assertion.

But if it is essential to employ an engineer previous to taking any other preliminary steps towards entering into a contract, Sow does the circumstance affect the offer of these gentlemen themselves Have they employed an engineer Ko they have taken the old plans got up by the Common Council and submitted to the people some two years ago, and voted domi. The law authorising the City Government to introduce water says, they shall procure a plan and submit an intelligible outline of the same to tho people, and if it be rejected, another plan is to be presented. Consequently the same plan cannot be submitted twice and th proposition of these gentlemen the Common Council have neither right nor power to entertain. It was once rejected, and cannot be revived. The toad might as well creep back into its cast eS skin as this engineering exuviso be revived in its original shape.

Had the communication been limited to an offer on the part of its signers, it would have been well enough but it presumes the incompetence and untrustworthiness of the Common Council to deal with the matter when it comes before it it prejudges and condemns the action of two respectable committees we have shown upon how untenable grounds. Its reception was made the subject of some properly indignant comments. AW. Hpntlet declared the object of the paper to he three fold first to throw discredit on another company second, to show the ignorance of the Water Committee of the Common Council third to present the proposition of Beard, Stevens Boll. He was glad to see propositions come in.

but not when they were accompanied with statements suchos that no engineer had been employ el. Skillful engineers had been employed. A. a member of the Water Committee, he did not wish any man to say the Committee was working blindly, or did not know what they did. He moved to strike out the first paragraph (the disrespectful portion) and refer the balance to the Water Committee.

He gave a powerful rebuke to insulunt tone of the communication. Aid. was in favor of receiving the communication, us their duty was to give the contract, if tiiey made one, to the lowest bidder. could show, if necessary, that that was the direst plan submitted to the Common Council. It was an offer to do the work in a particular maimer fur and although it was not whit liicy needed for permanent water works they should encourage all offers.

After considerable discussion it was ordered to he printed in the corporation papers. Alderman Linsket then moved to lay it on the table until the papers. Ho thought the paper should go to the committee to bo reported on. He thought the parties themselves should pay the expense of publication he was opposed to all that smacked of The matter was presented with tho paltry view of saving the expense of printing. Why not refer it to a committee Were its friends afraid that, upon scrutiny, it wouldiurn out a mere delusion.

He described the commu nication as unsupported by science or truth, and compared it to the certificates of tomato pills and other quack nostrums. It was finally referred to the committeo. Thh Persia made the trip from Liverpool to the bar in 9 days, ten hours and fifteen minutes. On the night of tho 19th off Inskade she passed the steamship Canada hound to Liverpool. Also on the 29th in lat.

43 long. 68 passed steamer Cambria bound east. She brings 130 passengers. Death op Kobert Kelly. As was anticipated, this gentleman's death took place on Sunday evening.

Few men will be more missed from the many public institutions than the deceased. In the full vigor of manhood, and endowed with great activity and energy, the various duties which he undertook, were performed with con stant fidelity. Among the various offices that he filled until recently, that one of the trustees of the Eochester University. He had previously been the President of the Board of Education in New York, and one of tho mana gers of the Deaf and Dumb Institution. He was highly respected as a merchant under the firm of William and Robert Kelly.

His brother William is now one of the Senators of this State. His funeral takes place this afternoon, at 4 o'clock, at the church of the Eev. Dr. Hutton, Washington aquaro. Chiriqui Improvement Company.

By the steamer "George Law" which lately sailed from New York for Aspinwall, New Granada, this Company sent out a corps of Engineers and miners. Professor Newton S. Manrof, Geologist? and Charles Bomer, mining engineer, have have charge of the party. Od their arrival at Aspinwall they will proceed at once to Brocas del Ton, in the province of Chiriqui, New Grenada, where the properties of this Company lie. The quality of the coal found in this locality has been proved by many tests to be superior, and the quantity is doubtless inexhaustible.

By late reports from the agent of the Company at Bocas del Ton, he announces not only new discoveries of coal beds, but also large beds of iron ore situ ate near the coal seams. The Chiriqui Co. will I sxm be in the market with coal, and ere long, they will supply the whole fleet of West India steamerf. This is a vast enterprise, and destined to develop the resources of these heretofore almost unknown regions. The harbor of Brocas del Ton is unsurpassed for its beauty and size and the climate of this part of New Grenada extremely healthy.

Arrest on the Charge of Manslaughter. William McDonald was this morning arrested on the charge of manslaughter, in causing, as alleg death of a little boy named Henry McKay. The child died on Sunday night. The history of tho case is this On the evening of the 17th McDonald called at the mother's house in Water street, near Front, in a state of intoxication. In coming out he caught hold of the boy, who was standing at the door, and pitched him against a cart, his head striking the wheel.

McDonald was arrested on the charge of assault and brought before Justice Smith, but the injuries not being deemed severe, he regained his liberty a few days thereafter. The boy was subsequently confined to his bed, and lingered until the night above stated, when he died. Dr. Cochran made an examination of the remains and found no external injuries. A portion of the brain was in a state of Congestion arising from the disease of the left lung.

The boy had been ill for five weeks previous to the occurrence, and coughed so violently at night that he had to he lifted up to prevent him from choking. After the occurrence he ran about the streets for a number of days in apparent good health. A short time since he was taken ill and confined to his bed and taking all the circumstances in connection, it does not appear that the fatal result is at all attributable to the assault. Disturbance in a Lager Beer Saloon. A number of miserable loafers, drunk and noisy, entered the lager beer saloon of Mr.

Gestner, at Greenpoint, last night, and upset and broke everything, and assaulted the occupants, injuring them seriously. Why were they not arrested and punished as they ought to have been Recovery or Stolen Property. Yesterday officers Mathews and Folk recovered a gun in New York which had been stolen from the house of P. C. Cornell, in Pierrepont street, on the 4th of July last.

Coroker's Inquest. Coroner Bennett held an inquest in the Eighth ward on the on the body of John Traverse From the evidence given, it appeared deceased left his house in Middle street at half past eight o'clock on Saturday evening. The family became alarmed at his continued absence, and went iu search. On Sunday morning he was found dead beneath a bank thirteen feet high. The jury rendered a verdict in accordance with the facts.

Gallantry of New York Officials. One day last week tho dead body of a man was found floatine in Catherine ferrv slip. New York. It was secured by one of the ferry attaches, and notice sent to the Coroner's office. When that dignitary appeared, the body, offensive with the progress of decomposition, was drawn out upon a platform immediately under the windows of the ladies' saloon, and the official examination there conducted.

His Coronership then introduced his jury and the crowd incident to such occasions, into the room designed "exclusively for ladies," and hold possession thereof until the conclusion of the important deliberations, completely shutting out the lady passengers from their own apartment. The ferry' officers repeatedly appealed to the mighty official to occupy another and equally well suited apartment for his purposes, but were rudely repulsed. A 'little brief authority" sometimes upsets a little brain. I.