The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-06
The News.

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The News.
We publish to dsy the nportant documents laid
before Congress on saturday, in obedience to the
resolution relative to the Ostend conference. They
cover about two hundred pages, and comprise all
Mr. Soue's dispatches and Mr.. Marcy's replies.
We direct the particular attention of our aiers
the celebrated joint despatch of Messrs. Buchanan,
Mason and Soue. It corroborates the description
which we gave o, this document at the time, aud
establishes the views which we took Of Mr.. Soules
mission. The reasons on which the recommends
tons Of the conference were based are fully set
forth in this despatch, and the conclusions deduced
from them are founded as much upon Spanish as
upon American interests. Whatever opinion may
be formed as to their correctness, there can bs bu
one as to the important and interesting character
of these documents, inasmuch as they cover the
whole ground of the Cuban question.
Private advices from San Juan del Sur (Nicara-
gua) Of the 2lst ultmo, state that the Chsmora
party, in an engagement with the Castillau party
had been victorious, and that coming do wn to San
Juan they demanded of the American Consul. In the
most outrageous manner, to give up prisoner who
was not in his house or under his charge. French,
English, and American residents there had pla,sd
themselves under the protection of Mr.. Priest the
American Consul who it is reported has since been
arrested Further particulars will doubtless shortly
reach us, explaining this mystery.
We have recsived our letters aud files OF papers
from Havana to the 9th of February. Nothing
ne seems to have traHspired since the dats OF pre-
vious advices. The Inhabitants were regaiaiug
confidence and beginning to think tn at the ostsnta
tious displays for the defence Of the island were little
more than q sham. Our corrsspo ldents letters,
published elsewhere, will be found generally inte
resting. Among the latest acts Of Spanish tyranny
q the impressment of seamen in the island. In or
der to aod insult to injury, these men are called
VOLUNTEERS.
Yesterday was blue Monday in the Legislature.
In the Senate bill reported to prohibit banks
from dc ealing in or making loans upon their own
capitsl stock. Notice vas ri zen Of bill providing
Tor the establshment'of Board of Railroad Com
mssioners, composed Of tae Comptroller, State En-.
gineer, and one other TO be chosen by the railroad
companies. A synopsis Of this measure, which is
one Of vast Importance to the railroad interest," is
given by our Albany correspondent, under the tee
graphic head. The claim Of the Rochester mil
owners for da nsges caused by the diversion Of the
waters of the Genesee river for canal PURPOSES was
, discussed and recommit:ed for amendment. In the
Assembly bill was reported authorizing the New
York frsmen to hold real and personal estate to the
ya,ue of $4,000. Nothing further OF general in
terest transpired
The Sardirisn friga.e Des Gneys is anchored q.
Quarantine. All communication WIN her. except
by The authorities, is prohibited for the pre- .ent
The investigation as to the real character OF her
passengers will be proceeded with without unne-
cessary delay. 1t is alleged that they Political
refugees and not c0rycts in any of tn, term.
Should this statement be verified by the examine
ton, they will undoubtedly bs permitted to lad
should IL prove false, they will as undoubtedly be
sent back to their own country providsdtle courts
DO not override the decision Ct the Mayor.
Mayor Wood has addressed to the Legislature
through the Lieutenant Governor, strongly worded
protest TO the proposed law erecting a new Board
Of Commissi oners of Police. The Mayor depre-
Gates any interference with the presen. organic
ton OF the force, which he states has been the
main instrument by which nearly every one Of his
projected reforms has bsen carried through, par.
ticulary the enforcsm snt Of the Sunday ordnance
ss ainst ths liquor traffic. Should the bill before
the Legislature pass, Mr.. Wood viii undoubtedly
resign his office, as II will deprive him OF all IN
trolling power over the very parsons upon whom ,
depends TO second his reform,t)ry efforts.
The Board Of Aldermen mat last evening, b1, for
want Of q sufficient supply Of gas (hydrogen) they
were unable TO proceed with their business Alder
man Howard moved to adjourn be :ause h, was
averse to working in the dark. Alderman Villa n
son was also In favor Of more light and after tgo
or three oppositions 20 the movement, and several
Intellectual efforts 70 light mp" the Board th ought
IL better 10 adjourn to another evening rather than
scramble through their municipal func.iJus with
a miserable supply Of candles.
The Board OF Coulcmen met last evening. but.
as Ia usual on the first meeting Of the month. no
very special business was brought mp. resolution
was passed " 70 request Senators aud Assemblymen
in the State Legislature IRON this city to oppose
all further legislation in favor Of either Of The Ne~
York gas companies, unless AMPLE provision il
made for the protection Of the city and our fclos
citizens sgsinst imposition, extor.ion, aud op
preston"
7 ue Board Of Supervisors mat last evening. tn,
Recorder in the ichair, and, having passed upon q
few unimportant papers, adj burned to M,ndiy sxt
Cotton was quiet yesterday, aid the sales con
hued 70 500 600 bales. Flour advanced III ceat,
per blrrel Cor common &, choice brands OF State
Southern and Canadian we're also firm. Owing tc
the passage Of the law by Congress alo wing draw
back on importatons from Canada, under tbs Rsci
procsy treaty, which virtually introduces -four int
this msIset IN competition with the Amsfican ar.i
Gle, free OF duty ts sale became very active yeser
day sud about 1000 barrel wsre sold az 80 % a
$40 %, from which the daty paid to government Oh
o. clearance will have 70 be retunieI 10 the ian
porter. Wheat WIS high and nominal. C,rn wa