The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-18


Yesterday the festival of the patron saint of Ire
land st. Patrick, was celebrated in this city by a
military and civic procession, by divine service in
the Catholic Cathedral, by sermons appropriate to
the occasion, by Grafton in the afternoon, and by
the festivities of various societies in the evening
Reports in detail of all these proceedings will be
found in another part of this sheet and no doubt
will be perused with interest by large portion Of
sur readers 1t is to be regretted that the tone Of
society was not what beftted the republican institu
tons of this enlightened and free country.
The friends Of peace and good will to mankind
win be highly gratifed with our advices from Wash
ington to-day. The different parties seem to have
cooled off amazingly, after having blown of a full
head of steam during the few preceding days. BY
the way, one Of our special correspondents thinks
there must have been some mistake with regard to
the report that the cabinet had been celebrating
upon the subject Of the British operations against
Honduras. He seems to consider the account of the
hostile movements Of the steamer Devastation Of
rather doubtful character II is to be sincerely hoped
that the intelligence may prove incorrect; but we can
assure correspondent that it came from source
that has hitherto been considered reliable Besides
New Orleans papers of last Friday confirm the state
ment But, under any circumstances, no danger of
. rupture with England need be apprehended. If
the intelligence should be confirmed the act of the
British commander will, without doubt, as in tlh
case Of the firing into the American brig Jane, at
San JUAN be repudiathd by his own government
England recently intimated desire to abandon the
Mosquito protectorate and there is no good reason
TO believe that such is not really her intention By
refcrpnce oura ocoud spacal derpatcb from oh
ington, it viii be that Minister Champion is al
ready reported to have approached the President on
the subject and requested the postponement of any
action till he hear from home. It is also under
stood that he has submitted the outlines of a new
treaty, embracing Central America reciprocity the
fisheries, &c. All is brigh. and cheering to-day
Let hope that it will so continue, but that the
President will not abate one iota of his watchful-
ness, and be prepared to meet any emergency that
may at any moment arise. We shall soon know all
about what is going on.
At the suggestion Of ex-Secretary Everett, the
United States Senate yesterday agreed to postpone
The further consideration Of the Central American
question till Monday. Mr.. E. announced that he was
desirous Of making some explanations concerning
our relations with South America. resolution
was passed granting mileage and per diem to ex-
testing the seat that was eventually awarded to Mr..
Mallory. At the election of officers for the Senate,
only one change was made-that Of Mr.. McVair, as
Bergeant alarms, in place of Mr.. Beale. The re-
election of Mr. Asbury Dickens, as Secretary
is merited compliment. He has now filed
that station for about seventeen years resolution
was passed to preyentall persons from entering upon
the floor who are not entitled to that privilege With
The acknowledged view of giving the members an
opportunity of attending to the wants of their place
hunting friends, after an executive session the
Senate adjourned till Monday.
Some excitement appears to have been produced
among the Legislators and other functionares at Al
bany in consequence Of the announcement that no
funds for the Common School tax are forthcoming
from this city. As no such tax was levied upon our
citizens by the Supervisors last year. some Of the
legislators propose to make up the deficiency by
levying double the amount due this year.
Mr. Vanderbilt made a strong speech in support
Of his proposed constitutional amendment in the
State Senate yesterday. The Assembly was princi-
pally occupied with the bill relative TO the Williams
burg Water Works The members of both branches
ofthe Legislature are working very ndustrously,
but il will be impossible for them TO get through
with all the important work before the close Of the
session. It is pretty certain that the canal question,
among Others will have to go over.
An active business in cotton was doing at steady
prices in New Orleans on Wednesday. Eleven
thousand bales were disposed Of during the day.
We elsewhere publish the report of Mr.. Arcula-
RUS the Commissioner of Streets and Lamps, from
which some very curious and interesting information
may be CLEANED. Among other things, we learn that
the net expense of cleaning and lighting the city last
year amounted to 1858 1922. The sum paid for sweep
ing and carting the dirt from the streets was
a229l3s. The remarks of the Commissioner, con
corning the encumbrance of the thoroughfares with
building materials the laying Of water pipes, making
Of sewers, &C., are worthy Of especial attention.
The action for libel, tried before the Supreme
Court Circuit, at the suit Of Mr.. Edwin Forrest the
celebrated American tragedan, against Colonel
Fuller, proprietor Of the Evening Mirror, was sub
mitted to the jury yesterday, and sealed verdict
directed TO be returned this morning.
The Board OF Aldermen met last evening" and
adjourned for the session. A large number of re-
ports were adop ed, several Of them recommending
new sewers. The report Of the Chief of Police was
received from the Mayor, laid on the table, and
ordered to be printed. That portion Of the City
Inspectors report respecting safety in putting up
public buildings was taken up, and referred TO the
Corporation Counsel for his opinion. The message
from tho Coveynors of the Almehouse was ala