The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-09

Salt Lake Valley, where he was crowned, and be-
came the ruler Of the Mormon people, and where he
now, a reward for his past sufsrings is luxuratng
in plenty, becoming rich from the enjoyment Of var
monopohes, feeds on the fat of the land and has
as many wives as he chooses to call to his house
hold. Truly, Brigham is great man.
We have received from Saint Domingo copy OF
the address presented TO the President Liberator
upon behalf of the National Congress, in reply TO
the retiring message of ex-President Baez IL IS a
most important official document, and we present
our readers with a full and literal translation,
which will be found very inter estng The represen-
tatives enter into lengthy, minute, and somewhat
caustic analysis Of every point and recommendation
of the past measures and future policy and pro-
gress alluded to by their retiring ruler; and in the
language of respectful but stern republicanism they
point out the consequences which, in their opinion
resulted from his errors Of judgment, his assump
ton Of somewhat more than constitutional author
ty, and also the effects of what they term his "dis
organizing acts.' The coincidence OF the congratu.
latory verbiage occurring in the farewell address of
Baez, and the inaugural of the incoming President,
is noticed, and the existing anomalous position OF
internal affairs contrasted, being quite different
from what the routine official language held upon each
occasion would leadthe people to suppose. lengthy
reply is given to the happy financial statement made
by the ex President in which Congress asserts that
the state of the monetary affairs and public revenue
does not exhibit healthy symptom of credit and
tade for the surplus in the treasury was secured by
undue imitation thought about after the issue of his
decree regulating the import duties-which decree
they pronounce unconstitutional. They also point
out the fact that the overpus of accounts only existed
in the capital for at the moment five important
districts were threatened with a deficiency and a
money panic. The present systems oftaxaton, COM
mon schools and colleges, banking, harbor improve.
ments, light houses, and the relation in which Saint
Domingo stands to the Holy See all touched up
on, and the late Presidents recommendation, with
the actual action of Congress thereon fully submitted
to the new Governor. Upon the whole, the ex-
President is furnished with some enduring momentos
of the and cavils of State Read the address.
The mystery concerning the picking up of a small
boat in the East river, some four weeks ago. in
which were various marks Of human gore and other
signs Of recent sanguinary conflict has at length
been cleared up, viii be seen by the police inteli
gence in another column 1t is reported that during
the night previous to the day on which the boat
found four dock thieves made their escape in it from
in Williamsburg. The captain Of the vessel discharged
the contents of revolver at the retreatng mis-
creants severely wounding two and slightly injuring
third. The captain being impressed with the be-
lief that he had killed at least of the party and
would consequently get himself into difficulty, kept
quiet and left the port without revealing the facts
subsequent events, however, brought the whole
affair to light
Neehanicians, naturalists, and other scientific per-
sons, as well as the majority Of readers, will End
much to interest them in the detailed report Of the
fourth days proceedings of the Scientific Conven-
ton at Cleveland.
The Court of General Sessions adjourned for the
term yesterday, after having transacted unusual
amount of business, there having been less than
lightweight prison cases on the calendar, all of
which were disposed of during the last week. The
Grand Jury having been discharged with the thanks
Of the Court for their jealous attention to public
business, delivered a presentment, with special
one attached, and an important communication from
the City Inspector, relative to those causes which
most affect the SANITARY condition of the city, These
important papers, which will be found in another
column, should be read by every body who takes an
interest in the welfare of the city; for although we
are not at present visited with yellow fever cholera
or any other fearful disease still, during this warm
weather. urless proper precautions used, we may
not be surprised at the appearance of either at any
moment.
No debate of special interest took place in either
branch of the Common Council last evening. Hav.
ing disposed of the various matters referred to in the
official reports Of the proceedings Ito be found in
another page,) both boards adjourned till this even.
ing.
Two weeks later advices from California may be
expected to-day or tomorrow. The Africa, with
three days later European intelligence will be due
on Thursday.