The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-05

ADDITIONAL FISHERY .CoRREspoNnENcE.-We
have been favored Nth copies of two letters
from the Commisf, aoners of Customs in London
to the Controller at Halifax relative to the
| American schooner Meridian and British
schooner Creole, which had been abandoned
at sea. and, after being towed into port was
subsequently sold for the benefit of all concerned
20 British resident in Boston-both which ves-
| sells had been seized for irregularity in their
papers +; the British Consul at that port, instead
of transmitting the certificate of register OF
the Creole to Halifax for the purpose of having
her registered de nOro, having endorsed it
officially the Board being of opinion that enough
has not been shown in the case of this vessel to
justify her forfeiture on that ground.
With reference to the question as to the right
Of British subject residing in foreign country
to be the owner Of British ship, the Board,
after comforting with their solicitor, are Of
opinion that, under the provisions Of the new re-
| glstry act, all nataral-born subjects of her
Majesty although residing in foreign country,
| upon making the prescribed declaration and
complying with the legal requisites, are to be
deemed qualified to be owners of British ships"
| With reference to granting certificates of re-
| gistry to American fishing vessels purchased by
| owners resident in the province of Nova Scotia.
the Commissioners of Customs decide that a
British registry cannot be refused to Ameri-
can, or other vessels Of foreign build. upon the
parties making the declaration prescribed by
the registry act. and complying with all legal
| requisites especially with the provision which
requires that the original names of all foreign
vessels purchased by British subjects. should be
recorded on the registry thereof in order to
maintain the identity of such vessels"
The Board also decide. that upon party
complying with all the requisites above speci-
fled. the Comptroller will not be justified in re-
fusing to grant certificate of British registry.
although he might not be in possession of a
statement Of the previous occupation and local-
ty OF the foreign vessel about to be registered,
unless Unidentified by the Provincial Govern
ment against legal proceedings.
The Creole. it will be recolected was seized
last autumn by II. NJ. steamship Devastation
and the case is still pending in the Court OF
Admiralty at Halifax.
CORPORATION REFORM MEETING TO-NIGHT-
Never was our community in such a commotion
as regards their local management Never were
our city legislators in such an unenvable posi-
ton never was their obedience to the laws SO
impugned, or their honesty so questioned. as at
the present day. This morning the Common
Council will be up en- masse before the Superior
Court to receive sentence to fine or imprison-
ment, or both. for their contempt of the iudica-
ny. An indictment for malversation hangs over
the heads Of some of them and the whole body
will be arraigned at the bar of public opinion
this evening, at meeting to be held by the
merchants and other inhabitants Of New York. |
at metropolitan Hall-convened for the purpose
of advocating the immediate reorganization Of |
the Common Council, and the reconstruction of !
the charter under which they now exist.
II will no doubt be an overwhelming gather
ing OF reformers, and the ostensible object Of
the meeting-the reformation Of the construc-
ton of our local legislatures highly com
mendable, and we trust it will be strictly adj
hered to; for, as we said before, the courts and
grand juries do not require to be upheld by
nublic meetings; the judiciary is firm incorrup.
~'"intain their
ttiible, and undismayed, and wlil nA.--,"
own dignity fearlessly and without iauiteflng'
whilst the grand inquests Of New YORK W. w.. per-
form their duties without favor or affection.
AT the meeting tonight, therefore. let there
be no individual accusatons-all men are hui
namely supposed innocent until the law pro-
nounces them guilty-let there be no political
harangues; but let it be, in every sense of the
word a reform meeting-a meeting of our citi-
zens who are resolved to "do, not dare"-a
meeting for business. and not rhetorical display.
And yet, whilst we advise our fellow citizens to
moderation of speech, we ask them to remem-
Der the potent language used by President
Pierce in his inaugural address. and which is
spread before them in this days paper In
the administration of domestic affairs you ex-
pect devoted integrity in the public service,
and an observance of rigid economy in all de-
partments so marked as never justly to be
questioned"
Talk 'Chnnge.
Previous to high change, but few merchants had had
time to read the Presidents inaugural speech but among
those who had done so there but opinion. and
that was decidedly favorable.
The tone of the speech regarding foreign relations
well as his views Of domestic policy considered
good and above ALL his broad constitutional grounds
garding the compromise measures, and his declared de
termination far him laid to administer the govern
on broad grounds