The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-16

The News.
We refer readers to the very interesting &C.
count elsewhere published Of the Presidents move
nents yesterday, including full report Of the pro
ceedings at the banquet given by the Crystal Palace
Committee, at Niblos Saloon in honor of the Chief
Magistrate of the nation. The tables provided
in excellent style by the Messrs Leland of the Me-
tropolitan Hotel The description of the scene and
the report, viii speak for themselves, without com.
ment.
At q quarter past eleven o'clock last night the
Young Mems Democratic Union Club serenaded the
President at the Astor House. after which they were
received at his rooms.
1.-THE manner in which the State Senate has cut
down the appropriations in the Supply bill will be
apt to astonish many persons interested. 1t is a
matter of regret however that in their zeal for re-
trenchment and REFORM Senators have erased the
sums set down for some charitable purposes in this
and other cities, which were really worthy aud
should have met with encourage ment During the
afternoon session the Niagara Ship Canal bill was
n der discussion, and it was believed would pass in
be evening.
1t is gratifying to learn that the Assembly yes
terday found time to take up the bill reported seye.
4 Its, the passage Of which in it's original shape
for fear that any attempt at amendment would i'm
pair its provisions, has been so anxously desired
by nearly every nhabitant of the State. Unfor
tlnatey, several gentlemen were DESTROYS of making
attentions and consequently the day was spent in
debating the various propositions. When next the
measure comes before the House. it is hoped that its
real friends who are believed to be greatly in the
dana uutfl aJiota
Mr.. Champion, the British Minister, who recently
proceeded TO Nova Scotia for the purpose as was
announced, of comforting with Admiral Seymour and
others pom the subject of the fisheries left Halifax
hst Wednesday on his return to Washington. He
t,3s passage in the war steamer Media bound TO
Boston.
A despatch f.,m Washington announces the de.
parture Of Com. Shubrick for Portsmouth, n. 81
where he will assume command of the squadron
ordered out for the protection Of the downeast ih
ermeR. A pretty independent North Carolinian
who declined cerkshp worth nine hundred dollars
in the Land Office, but accepted one yielding twelve
hundred in the Treasury, has been removed.
BY reference to the interesting letter from our
Nicaragua correspondent, it will be seen that the
hitherto busting and independent little city of San
Juan Is likely to fall back into utter nsgnifcance.
Within the last six months, owing to the jealousies
existing against foreigners by the natives, much Of
the capital, enterprise and intelligence, which built
up the place. has been withdrawn. The difficulties
with the Transit Company still remain unsettled.
Dates from Port au Prince to the lst inst. state
chat the country quiet, and business very dull,
with larger importations Of Amer IAN produce than
ever known. Fish, pork, -four and butter, did not
nav expenses. Coffee and ogwood were scarce
the former sold at $50, Hayden currency, per one
hundred pounds and the latter at $50 per thousand
pounds.
Advices from Rio Janero to the 10th ult. inform
us that the country still in very unsettled con-
dition, owing to political excitement. The last ac-
counts received from Buenos Ayres represent the
continuation Of the blockade.
Five persons were crushed beneath a falling wal
at Charleston, s. c., last Tuesday. One was taken
out dead and another MORALLY injured The Others
escaped with but slight injury.
Thomas O'Nei Secretary Of State for Maryland,
has resigned his Office.
We elsewhere publish graphic description Of the
trotting contest between Tacony and Flora Temple,
ever the Union Course, last Thursday. The extra
rdinary and closely matched speed Of the two ami
! Ss--they made the best time on record-wiI cause
sexciting account to be, not only read, but care
n v preserved, by every sportsman throughout the
,om ,try.
4, sdes much other instructive and entertaining
inform ,aton, to.days inside pages contain lengthy
,omm, mication, addressed to Lord Brougham and
yaux, elative to the Emancipado System and Slave
Trade in Cuba; Late News from Havana and Texas
Letters Fl Nicaragua, Boston, Illinois, aud Mont
cello, N "; Scenes on Lake Champlain, by Steam
ut Traveller; Letter from Col Sloo concerning the
i ehuan,epec Route; Details of the Riot at Milwau
kee; Commercial Political and Miscellaneous At
fairs; Advertisements, &c
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