The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-12

All sorts OF rum0rs came over the wires yesterday
at the rate of five cents word-of smash Of the
eabnet-of Marcys going to England-of Gushing 8
going into the State Departmental Stocktons 60
ing into the Navy Departmental OConor's going
into the Attorney Generals office and all kinds Of
probable, possible and improbable stories After
expenditure of large sum Of money by the anxious
politicians of hard and soft order, in Geographic
TOLLS it was ascertained that the rumors were all
bosh and that the only fixed facts were the nomi-
nation Of the Hon. James Buchanan az Minister to
England and the final adjournment Of the Senate.
We can now breathe freer and deeper.
Now that the United States Senate has adjourned
Al eyes in this vicinity will naturally be turned to
the transactions in the State Legislature during the
two remaining days of the session. The proceedings
Yesterday with regard to affairs in this city, were
very important. The Assembly concurred in the
Senate's amendments to the city charter and the
police bills. The charter election is to take place in
June and policemen are to be appointed by the
Mayor, Recorder, and City Judge Something of an
excitement was created in the Assembly, in conse
quence of refusal to act upon the bill donating five
thousand dollars to the widows and orphans fund
Of the New York Fire Department Mr.. Howard,
thereupon, sent in his resignation Of membership,
and interesting debate occurred the Niagara Ship
Canal bill, which eventually ordered to third
reading. Majority and minority reports upon the
Senate resolutions to amend the State constitution,
were made the special order tor to-day. On refe-
renee to the report, it will be seen that the majority
propose material alteration Of the plan originally
submitted by Senator Vanderbilt
In the State Senate, spirited debate took place
N
M introduced by the former for the benefit Of certain
Catholic associations. Various bills relative 10 city
afairs were favorably reported upon-among them
the one requiring banks to make weekly statements.
proposition was introduced to protect the press In
mir and correct reports Of trials Both houses were
in session till very late hour last night, hurTying
through the work in order to be ready for the
templated adjournment tomorrow afternoon.
A despatch from Mobile announces that the U. 8.
steamer Fulton, with yicePresident King on board,
arrived there yesterday from Havana. We are sorry
to learn that Mr.. KS health has not been improved
by his soourn in Cuba and that he is very low.
Advices from Havana to the 9Th inst. announce
the gratifying intelligence that the lives Of the
demned political prisoners were spared. Their par
dons were read upon the scaffold An active bust
ness was doing in sugar, but molasses was scarce,
and had slightly advanced in price.
Much excitement has been occasioned in Balti-
more by bill now pending in the Maryland Legisla-
ture, to divide the school fund for the purpose OF
satisfying the Catholics. An immense meeting was
held last evening, at which strong speeches were
made, expressive of indignation at any attempt at
sectarian interference in the common school regu-
lations.
The democrats Of Jersey City assembled in large
Numbers at Washington Hail. last evening, to ratify
the charter nominations Of that party to be voted for
to-day. number of resolutions were adopted and
several addresses delivered.
The democrats of Hartford, Conn, Yesterday
elected their candidate for Mayor; bat the wings
secured majority in the Common Council. The
principal issue was the question Of licensing theatr
cal exhibitions and it is believed that the friends Of
such entertainments are in the majority among the
Counclmer.
From Dssoit Michigan, we learn that an injunc
ton has been granted by the Supreme Court, re-
straining the commissioners from executing the
contract vita Corning and Co., for the construction
Of the sauh Ste. Marie ship canal. The matter is
set down for a hearing on the 18th of next month
4 The Supreme Court at Philadelphia, yesterday
decided that tie County Commissioners we're not
PiVfrtly authotiAeu W suDscrlDe TWO millions OF
dollars 10 the Sunbury and Erie Railroad and grant
ed an injunction accordingly.
We learn from Providence that the British bark
Robert Kerr, with cargo Of iron, from Glasgow for
this port, was abandoned at sea, in sinking condi-
ton, on the 4th ult Her passengers and crew were
all rescned by the British bark Douglas.
Still anather murder is charged upon Spring, who
recently killed the two women in Phil ,dephia.
The papers of that city state that it is pretty certain
that he not only murdered Mr.. Rink, but also Mr..
Nm. Hope, as far back as ten years ago. The las