The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-03-14

b LATEST FROM ArRIcA.-We have received, by
the way of Philadelphia the following intelligence
from the coast of Africa--
Correspondence Of the Herald]
IsIArp OF Madeira, Feb. Z, 1874.
sR-The U. s. ship Saratoga arrived here on tne ao.a
January and sailed again the 9TH instant LOT tne
Of Africa Officers and crew all we'll The following is
List of officers, viz -
Josiah Tanal Esd commander Lieu'enshs ~ NJ
and r g PARROT. Surgeon. H n Glentworth. Purser,
Hor Bridge Acting master C. Ws A'5san. sur
Captains Clerk A. W Russell Purssr's Clerk Frank
in Ferris Midshipmen. s. Wilcox c Badger Lyman
r. Law, Z. w. Henry d. A. Chever, L. d Wall A. A.
senmer Boatswan, w. c. Burns. Sail Maker, B. b.
Burchsed Carpenter. L Manson. Gunner, Jno Barr
Master Mate Henry r. Lunt.
II appears that the news we published several
weeks ago is fully confirmed by these advices.-
Our squadron OIL the coast, consisting OF the MACE
DOMAIN, Saratoga, and Decatur, destroyed, early IN
December last, six towns, great many canoes,
and several lives, including the African King. Al
ter this the Americans had it all their own way,
and made treaty of peace with large tribe of
Africans In one of the towns destroyed was found
the register and other papers of the schr Mary
Carver, the destruction of which vessel led to this
attack on the part Of our squadron.
LATE FROM HAYTI-We learn from Capt Smith,
OF the Republic from Port au Prince, that there had
u
Haverer, few miles from ST. Marks, between the
civil authorities and military, which ended in the
death of one General and six Government officers
y The north part of the Island being dissatisfied with
the Constitution formed at Port au Prince the gov
eminent party attempted to force itupon the people,
and hence the disturbance.
The blacks were SO exasperated at the mulatos
of ST. Marks, that the latter were advised by the
several hundred had arrived at Port au Prince
leaving every thing behind.
-. This was to be expected. Black and mulatto mi
atary officers will never work after once getting am
epauette on their shoulder.
ITALIAN OpERA.-As usual, brilliant house,
last night Belisario the opera, and it elected
if possible still more enthusiastic applause than on
its former representation. The performers all ac-
quilted themselves in the most credtabe manner
1t certainly is very gratifying to Mr. Palmo to
End that notwithstanding all the rivalry in the way
OF public amusements now arrayed against him.
his elegant opera house commands houses such as
have been hitherto seen only in the most prosper
Gus times and the reign of some favorte star. Mu-
steal taste has length finally taken up its abode
here, and the opera IS now secure against failure.
Rapetti's benefit takes place tonight and very
brilliant and crowded house may be confidently an
ticpated
NAVIGATION ON THE HUDsoN.-For the last twenty
four hours have had rain. This with the freshet
which set in at Albany last Saturday, will open the
river by Sunday or Monday next; We cannot see
any thing to prevent this taking place.
Common Council.
Board OF ALDERMEs--W WEDNESDAY,, March l3-The
Board met this evening in accordance with adjournment
10 discuss the police bill from the Board of Assistants
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whole which was discharged by resolution offered by
The Sound Boats-A petition to remove the location OF
the landing Of the Sound steamboats, to the upper part
the city was then presented and referred select
mittee consisting OF Aldermen Briggs, Brady and Lee
Police BMAlderman LEE then called for the previous
question on the adoption of the first article Of the bill
had been talk enough and he was Tor action action
ton.
question, which lost by vote of to He then Of
fered resolution calling upon the counsel of the board
S draft t da o to be to the
An ordinance as thu may deem necessary.
Alderman LEE and EMMANs strongly urged Immediate
positive action as time enough had been spent in talk.
The resolution Of Alderman ScoLEs was then laid the
table by vote of IL to 6.
Article first of the bill then taken up and adopted
section by section. The first the watch
department. the day police officers Sunday officers and
inspectors junk shops Section second authorizes the
appointment Of $50 men, who are to form day and night
patrol, one half Of whom are to be duty at time
The other sections relate the duties of the paro except
section tenth which was amended to compel the at
tendance owo clerks at the lower police during the day
and night and magistrate and clerk the
upper police office day and night Sections eleventh and
twelfth authorizes the appointment offorty police officers
TO attend the upper and lower police Offices who to
receive stipulated salary, III lien Of all allowances
made and not any extra compensation reward for their
services
Article second then taken up which relates to the
power of appointment After considerable discussion the
article referred select committee, consisting
Aldermen Nash, Dunnng and Waterman; and the Board
then Adjourned to Monday afternoon at O'Clock.
Circuit Court.
Before Judge Kent.
MARCH l3.-Tan Colt Us. Sharp The Jury in this
called this morning Dlantff did mt