The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-20

fenceless con dtion that he would easily take them
If he persevered. We have also some curious facts
relative TO the suspension of the extensive ma
hogany cutting establishments at Limas, which,
with those Of Patook, were worked under grant
from the Mosquito King ard II was presumed
that they would be 70 opened under permission of
the governme Of Gus:emas in order TO strengthen
her influence with Crest Britain. The English
government was establishing Itself by more i'm
partial rule in British EoJ duras. A review Of the
events of the past yea, shows that the Inhabitants
Of Honduras were visited with cholera, fire, floods,
fever and drought during the twelve months; aud
these calamities, combined with o dull trade
and high rates OF provisions, had reduced their
resources very much. Mahogany wood, sarsapi
rilla and tortoise shell ruled low, out indigo and
cochineal were in demand at fair prices. Provi.
sioDs continued scarce and dear. There were
plenty of fish in the bays, rivers and harbors, bat
the people neglected the trade.
The principal featute in the proceedings OF the
Board of Aldermen last evening was a commander
tirn from the Mayor, containing an ordinance to
provide for the prevention of accidents the city
railroad cars and sleghs. The Mayor suggests that
@ light gate of iron wire should be placed on the
drivers stand, to prevent persons jumping on that
part of the cars, and that the conductors be c,mpe
cd to stop while each passenger gets on and off the
car. The ordinance also provides for similar wire
tenders being PLACED on the sides Of sleighs t, pre-
vent pan ties standing thereon. The committee on
police reported in favor ofincressng the number Of
policemen in several wards, which, af.er some dis
cussicn, was post oored for four weeks.
In the Board Of Councilmen last evening, resolo-
ton offered by Councilman Mather was adopted,
afiOu izin IN tba egio
" Of the Common Council, praying for an amended
charter for the city of New York" as an indignity
to the Board a false pretence, and entitled TO no
weight. The business transacted presented no fea-
tMe Of any special importance.
The Board of Supervisors met yesterday, but the
proceedings are devoid Of Interest.
Judge MCCARTHY, of the Marine Court, has issued
order that D. r. Lee appear before tae Court to.
day, and show cause why he should not be punished
for contempt for certain article recently pnoshea
in the Daily Times.
The cotton market was again active yesterday,
and closed at about one-eighth OF cent advance
fair middling grades, while higher qualities were
unchanged. The sales included about $500 bales
q portion Of which was in traustu. Flour was
steady, with fair sales, including about 3,Oe0 bar.
rss for shii mens to the eastward. sale of prime
white Genesee wheat almost the only lot appearing
was made at 81 IS, Tor city milling Corn was more
plenty, and closed at about one or two cents per
bnshel lower. Pork was rather frmer. There wss
more produce offering for shipment to Liverpool,
ard rates we're frmsr. The chief engagements con-
sisted Of cotton, and provisions. We pa osled
telegrsphic despatch yesterday, which, from t,e
character OF the following. handed to US by mem.
Der of house in this cty who vouches for It's coc-
rectness must have been incorrect
NEw ORLEANS, Feb Is, 1855
Rio Cofee-Sales for the week II 900 bags at 9c for
prime-askng loc. Stock. a, 600 bags
Gen. Sem Houston delivered an address last even
Ing at Niblos on the pecularitiss Of the Indians.
sketch OF his remarks Is given in another column.
George w. Green, the wealthy Chicago banker,
who was recently convicted OF the murder of his
wife, committed suicide in his cell yesterday by
hanging.