The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-02

passengers ess than hitherto allowed under the old
rendering OF the law. We are informed that in one
instance diagram Of the accommodations of a ship
was Exhibited as com ng ON the Surveyors Office,
and w en- the owner OF one OF the vessels seized
called the attention Of that officer TO t, he declared
that lie did not allow anything of The kind to ema-
nate from his office, and tina he would dismiss any
one in h depa tment who shout supply such plans.
Previous 10 this display Of viriuous indignation,
however, on the mention Of the circumstance by
another shipowner Mr.. Cochrane offered no objec-
ton. II IS the opinion Of those best informed on
the subject, that the construction of the Surveyor
upon the law was never intended by the committee
of Congress that reported it, among whom was the
Hon. Mr.. Grinnell of Mas achusetts, person ia
miliar with commercial matters. We may refer to
this matter hereafter.
Our citizens will rejoice to learn that the Crotch
dam is safe. 1t is announced officially that the SIP
ply of water will not be interrupted. The amount
of damage to the works is estimated at ten thousand
dollars Our reporters have furnished the particu-
lars of the disasters on the different railroads. Mel
Their of the telegraphs to Albany were abeSo work
throughout yesterday, and are therefore without
information as to the opening OF the canals The
rise in the rivers throughout the region OF country
over which the storm extended is unprecedented
ard the destruction OF lumber, saw mills &C., will
prove rniuous to many.
The weather yesterday was fine, and most of the
work of cur annual moving carnival was performed
before nightlall. 1t was busy time with our cti-
zens, and more full of suggestion than we have
space to give The first of May is the great ami
versaiy of New Workers.
NH ;,, 4Ja linz Of
the United States Senate yesterday was resolution
offered by Mr.. Slidel, of Louisiana, directing the
Committee ON Foreign Relations to inquire into the
expo doncy Of authorizing the President, during the
recess of Congress- to prevent expeditions leaving
this country 10 act against foreign States Mr.. Sill
dell delivered a set speech the subject of the AZ
rcanzation of Cuba and the interest of the United
States to prevent the same. 1t may be regarded rs
a clear and comprehensive exposition Of the Cuban
question, and will create sensation. The resolu-
zion was adopted and we may shortly have lumi-
nous debate on this subjec,, The fruit is rapidly
rirenng.
In the House of Representatives resolutions were
presented from the Committee ON Foreign Affairs,
calling for information as to the accorded or de-
clared rights of neutras and belgerents in the war
between the European powers. The bills relating
to the organized Territories being the special order,
the for the eXtinguishment of the title to the
lands owned and claimed by the Chippewas in Min
nesota and Wisconsin, and for other purposes, was
considered. A synopsisof this BILL some of the fca-
lures of which are new in our relations with the
Indians, may be found in the proceedings under the
proper head. bill was proposed to provide for the
better protection of life and property from ship
wreck on the coast of New Jersey, and resolution
asking for select committee to test the efficiency
of the Richardson atmospheric telegraph for trans
hitting packages and papers, but to both objection
was made, and they were not received.
The jurors of New York are determined to punish
by-exemplary verdicts the reckless conduct on the
part Of railroad companies and drivers of street
wagons and vehicles Of all descriptions. On Satur-
day last gentleman obtained verdict of s., 600
against the New York and New Haven Railroad
Company for injuries received at the Norwalk creek
calamity in 1852; and yesterday man named Ber-
iamin Snow was mulcted in the sum of 81 900 for
recklessly driving over little girl in one of the
avenues. A few smart verdicts like these would
make men more careful in driving through our
densely crowded thoroughfares.
The following is the number Of arrivals at this
port, from foreign ports, during the month Of April
lS54:-Stea1Gers, 10; ships, 1913; harks, So; brigs,
ll4 schooners, 7s-Total, 4lo. This is said to have
been the largest number OF ships ever arrived in
one month at this port
A telegraphic despatch from Louisville informs us
that some excitement prevails AT that place in re-
gard to the result of the Ward trial.
Further news from Mexico to the 22d ult has
been received. A summary of the intelligence is
given in another column. 1t is surmised, and not
without reason, that the report of the grand vic
tory of Santa Anna Alvarez was got up to oper-
ate on the Gadsden treaty.
The intelligence from New Mexico which we
publish this morning, gives accounts of sanguinary
fights between parties Of soldiers and dams, also
of the disposition of the various corps o. the army
at present in the territory.
Judge Conrad was yesterday nominated by the
Prohibitory Liquor Law Convention candidate for
Mayor Of Philadelphia.
Both Boards of the Common Council and the
Board of Supervisors in session last night We
have reports of the proceedings in type.