The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-08
The News.
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship Arctic arrived yesterday, bringing
one day later than the advices brought by the
Niagara, at Halifax, the day previous We give
our usual comprehensive compilation from foreign
journals, and have commented upon tho important
points in an editorial article to which we would
direct attention. The commercial and financial in
telligence Is confrmatory Of that received by the
Niagara, and published yesterday under the tele-
graphic head. The Niagara's news caused a decline
IN common State brands of flour of from l2kc. q
25c per barrel. White, fancy, and extra brands
were unchanged. Wheat and corn were dull, but
unchanged in prices. The transactions in cotton
were limited, and prices unsettled The Arctics
news, only being about half business day later,
exercised no influence on the markets.
The New Hampshire Legislature assembled yes
terday when the two houses organized choosing the
officers nominated by the democratic Partyin caucus
the previous night. -t'..
The official majority for Conrad in Philadelphia
b s,343. He was supported by the wings, temper
ance men, and political natives, in opposition to the
regular democratic nominee.
AFFAIRS IN THE CITY.
!, An important movement was commenced in the
Board Of. Councilmen last evening Mr.. Pinckney
offered resolution that special committee be APP
!, pointed to devise measures fer recognizing the
Fire Department, which, after some remarks in re-
gard to its present deplolable condition, adopt
ed. Mr. Wainwright also offered preamble aud
resolutions, stating that in consequence Of the in
crease of rowdysm in the department, and its de-
moralizatun generally, it had become necessary to
provide more stringent restrictions upon the COM
panies, and providing that the machines be not
taken out Of their respective fire districts, except
upon certain contingencies, and also establishing
penalties for pfractons Of the rules in that respect
Now that the matter is fairly before the city
ell, and in the hands Of special committee, we
trust thorough inquiry into the subject may be
had. In order TO arrive at proper estimate of the
relative advantages and disadvantages Of the paid
and voluntary systems the committee should visit
Boston, Providence, aud other cities where the paid
plan has been tried and found to work so benef
cially for the peace and pockets of the citizens.
This the course Ct action adopted by the Coun-
Gil Of Newark, and the result Of the examination
was nearly unanimous opinion adverse TO Tie :,
tried voluntary fire department, and an immediate
reorganization on the paid system.
The Board Of Aldermen last evening transacted
vast amount of routine business, principally con-
sisting Of concurring in and adopting reports in
favor Of grading curbing, lighting, and improving
various streets. motion TO confirm the appoint
Department was under discussion when the Board
adjourned.
In the Board of Education last evening Mr. Ran.
dali was elected City Superintendent of Schools by
vote of fortysix. A report of the proceedings
win be found in another column.
Coroner e'Donnell yesterday concluded the ex-
animation in TIE mysterious case of finding a fe-
male boxed mp. She appeared TO bave been the wife
nfo tatl
the medical evidence given by Or. Uhl It was evi.
cent her death was caused by violence. warrant
issued by the Coroner for the arrest of Recls-
man.
BRooKLyr AFFAIRS.
Mayor Lambert has issued a proclamation caution
ing all persons from attempting to interfere with
citizens assembled for the worship Of God in that
city, either in buildings on private grounds, and
also against all professions IN the streets 20 such
places OF worship. lie further notifies the public
that measures have been taken 10 prevent any fur
ther breach Of the peace and that order win be main
tanned hereafter a all hazards.
MISCELLANEOUS
In the House Of Repre- sentativcs Yesterday the
Fost Office Committee we're instructed to ir~,uire
into the expediency Of establishing pos routes i.
Nebraska and Kansas Territories. In Committee Il
the Whole the Pacific Railroad bill was further di
cussed, and Mr.. Giddings undertook to feopen his
quarrel with Mr.. Smith, Of Virginia, but was prompt
~ checked BY the Chairman. al no time during tn
sitting was there quorum Of members present.
News from New Brunswick represents that the
question oil commercial reciprocity has excited
great sensation there. The nomination Of candid,tes
for the Legislature has brought out the marty Leaders
ON this important subject, and itwoud seem that
the proposed treaty providing partial reciprocity be
tween the United States and the Provinces regarded
with disfayor. Armed vessel had been despatched
from Halifax for the protection of the fisheries
Breadstufis are TO be admitted free of duty into
Prince Edward Island until October next.
Capt. Fosters fine ship the Currituck, Ia 20 sal
to-day or tomorrow for City Point, Virginia
where she has engaged to load with tobacco for
Bordeaux, France. The noble conduct OF Captain
Foster in rescuing the passengers OF the Black
tawk win be long remembered He was on h
WY ct the time in the Currituck, Of COO tons, wit