The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-22

The News.
The steamship Atlantic is now fully due at this
port, " it'll one weeks later news from Europe.
A large and very respectable meeting WAS held at
the Tabernacle last evening, to remonssrate against
the passage of the new police bill now under con-
ssderation in the Stste Legislature. The new bill
proposes to make material an Injurious alterations
in the government Of the force. Many of the veal
shisst merchants in the city were present at the
meeting last evening. Or. ]. W. Gerard addressed
the meeting at some length, giving terss &C.
court of the whole matter, and saying tina.
ne VIC uld Withdraw his support from the party in
power, IN case the bill was passed. Mr.. JOSEPH
Hcxie. Mr. Pelstiah PERT, Mr.. Robert B. Mtnturn,
and Mr.. Stillman (of the Novelty Works,) also
made pithy and vigorous speeches against the bin
Mr.. HOxie presented a remonstrancs against the
bin, signed by over six Thousand citizens Of the
First, Second, and Third wards. Resolutions
strongly con6enpatory of the bill were adopted.
The Mayor WAS frequently complimented by tae
speakers, lmost Of whom are his political cppo-
nents,) and every mention of his name YVES received
With applause by the meeting. Millions Of dollars
IN property we're represented by the gentlemen on
Ahe platform, and the meeting was a significant
fact Members of the Legislature should study the
report.
We have Havana dates to the 18th inst. by way
of New Orleans. Our Vice Consul at Sagua, Mr..
Thompson, had been arrested and conveyed to Ha
vana, but we are not informed as to the nature Of
the charge brought against him. 1t wGs thought
the sentence Of death against Pinto would BE- re-
mitted. The island remained tranquil. The Wash
ineton Unio~, in an article publiehed in another
column, ssys it has reliable information that the
Spanish government have resolved to Tard indem-
nifty for the Black Warrior outrage, and that the
adjustment CT the affair will be consummated upon
the necessary p oofs as TO the amount Of damages
being taken. The recent affair Of the I'll Dorado Is
occupying the attention Of our government, and 1t
is said that prompt measures will be taken to pro.
cure from Spain On atoEement for that indignity.
Our files from Bermuda are dated to the 9Th Of
March. The project Of steam communication be-
tween New York, Bermuda, Barbados and Dsma
rara still attracted attention. The weather was cold
and stormy. Two hundred and six liberated convicts
had been shipped to ireland by the authorities
The nominations for Harbor Masters we're sent
In 10 the Senate yesterday. Owen W. Brennan.
Alexander Il. Schultz, L. W. Brainard Matthew
Green, James Bevans, Reuben Murray, w. Burleiga
Danl. Herrick and Joseph J. Chambers are the
lucky persons selected out Of about five hundred
applicants. No other nominations have been sent in.
In the New York Senate, yesterday, the bill rela
tive TO the tenure OF church property passed 10 q
third reading There seems to be no doubt but that
this measure will pass both houses. The recent
disgraceful conduct of the guests Of the Ten
Governors at Blackwelrs Island, is to be investi.
gated by select committee. or course, the whole
affair win end in efsrvescence. Reports for and
against the modification OF usury laws were pre-
scented. The majority of the committee bslieve
that the bill already before the Assembly does not
meet the wants of the money lenders. Mr.. Good.
win delivered get speech in favor of twenty one
years term Of naturalization. large audience was
in attendance. In the Assembly large number Of
bills passed &c third reading, among them several
Of local importance. They may be found under the
appropriate head.
Yesterday afternoon the fireworks factory a.
Bergen Point belonging t. G.. A. LillendahI, at the
corner Of william and Spruce streets, this city,
blew up, killing two persons and seriously injuripg
eight others. Their names are given in our account
Of the occurrence. The coal pit explosion at Mid
lothian, Va, on Tuesday, killed thirty four pst,ons
instantly, and eighteen Others ore not expected to
survive.
The Supreme Court yesterday discharged the or
der for tie arrest Of Ole Bull, with costs against
Max Msre'zek and wife. The action in the Fourth
District Court-senor Avogadro and wife against
Ole Bull-was postponed yesterday, OWING to press
ing engagements Of defendants counsel.
The Bastrop viii case, involving something above
two hundred thousand dollars, ia now pending be-
fors JUICE Mitchell, of the Supreme Court.
The Board of Councilman met last evening, aud,
after considerable discussion, adopted q resolution
directing tho Comptroller to pay VIM. B, Reynolds
946,45 so, in full satisfaction Of the contract for re-
mo ing DIAL, &c. No other business OF interest was
transacted.
A seizure Of diamonds and jewels alleged to have
been smuggled, was made yesterday at the store Of
Theodore Christ, ITO aud l2l Nassau street.
The cotton market continued hrm yesterday. and
the sales again footed up about 5000 bales. Prices
closed a. about one cent per ID. advance since the
receipt OF tho Africss news. Saould this advance
be sustained /. will probably enhance the value Of
the presen, crop in the United States, including
ots In trauatu from eight TO ten mill ons Of dolavs
Flour sas less active without material change in
prices. Southern white wheat, sold az 81 50; In
dis yellow corn sold at 97ca 9s,. Provisions we're
without material change. Coffee was firm ard to.
lersoly active. Sugars sold TO fair extent and at
steady prices Fregbts were inactive, rs shippers
were waiting later foreign news.
The Common Council Committee on Railroads
met last evening, when Councilman Jenkins
Twelfth ward) and Mr.. Goods win reiterated their
Arguments in favor Of q reduction of fare on city
Zines, with great effect. They applied the nsslyes
paxticulsry 10 the cases OF the cars OF the Third
sod Fourth avenue companies. Minutes were made
n her relxks. ard nc c9lI.ttse s5i.srasd, IL,