The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-20


missions and money from Castlan, thus lowering
our official dignity and national honor in the eyes Of
the natives. An appeal is made by the writer to
the United States government, to look after the
affairs of the legation.
From Rio Janeiro, January 10, we learn that
general trade wss very dull, but coffee was quickly
taken I'D in the market. The export OF the article
TO the United States during the year 1854, was Of
greater amount than that OF any other season, with
the exception Of 1852. An agency for the under
writer's had been opened at Rio A number Of
Brazilian ladies' and gentlemen were delighted with
visit 10 the United States ship Savannah, on the
10th in slant. Great excitement was caused, owing
to the report Of the discovery of extensive gold
fields In the valley of Mavacassume in the interior,
by an exploring party. Senior Jose Muniz Feijo, an
eminent coffee merchant was murdered by one of
his slaves.
Additional files of Cape Town C. G. H. papers,
dated to the sth of January, have reached us. The
Cape Mercantile -ddreriiser Of the Sd Of that
month states-"Certain intelligence has just been
received from the Trans-Vaal announcing great,
and, it is believed, decisive battle between the
Beers and the natives It is stated that the saugh
ter of the natives fearful 5000 having been left
slain on the seld OF the Beers loss different &C
| counts are current. Their loss in killed, it Ia
known, is very triing, The effect Of this blow has
been felt within the sovereignty, and is expected to
| be sautaryn From Brisieh KaffIaria we learn that
| all was quiet.
| The proceedings inshe Board Of Aldermen last
evening were long, varied interesting and signif
can't The report Of the Chief of Police on the
Nationality of the force under him, as called for by
resolution of the board, was received, and shows
that there are in the police department Of the city
| Of New YorE-which consists of ], l49 msmbsrs-
7iS native born Americans 3G5 born in Ireland, 26
in England, 81 in Germany, in France, l in
Wales IL in Scotland, in Canada. Fourteen
refused TO tell where they were born, bu. they
| are foreigners and their nativity il given In
| the return. The Chief, himself generally
supposed TO be an Englishman, is native Of New
York, and the only member OF the police force who
Is from Wsles is Lewis Baker, the fugitive charged
with the murder of Poole. The report states that
there are no unnstualzed foreigners in the depart
ment There are but fonr who are in the county
only seven years. whilst the average period Of the
residence in America of the foreign born members
twentS years. Thirty nine Of the police force of
the city have been In prison, Of which nbsr TWEEN
tyfour are Americans and fifteen foreigners. After
| some debate, the communi cation was referred and
ordered TO be printed. The Sunday Liquor law
|
opposition was carried By vote of twelve to zine.
Alderman Baird, In opposing IL, declared that the
Mayor himself should not close store in the Fourth
ward without his alderman B.'s) consent; and
Alderman Herrick said that if the sale of liquor
was prohibited Sunday, it should be forbid alto.
esther, ss every day in the week is, by different
nations devoted to the public celebration of divine
service. Alderman Kelly subss quently offered
reso ution calling for return Of the nationality Of
| the Board Of Aldermen and the members of other
departments, and inqui,ing how many of them hsd
been in prison; but the President decided that the
resolution out of order, and refused 10 put it.
The Councilmen were 10 session last evening. A
| report authorizing tie Harlem Gaslight Company
to lay down mains north of Seventy ninth street,
was adopted. report Of majority Of the Finance
| Committee on the communication of the Comp
troller relative to the corporation advertising was
read and referred to the Committee Of the Whole.
1t rejects tie plan Of advertising at stipulated
price per lire per Thousand copies of news
paper circulation, and recommends that the
| Comptroller issue proposals for publishing the
reports and proceedings of the Common Coun.
| Gil ard the advertisements of the depart
ments for one year in five daily n-wspapers.
Bidders are 20 offer the whole amount for year,
and the awards TO &c inside to The lo1es, taking
into consideration the city circulation Of the news
papers, the Common Council confirming the bids.
All this goes 10 show that the Compt olies and
msj2r ty OF the Finance Committee desire to have
the corporation advert iss nents published in the
German, French, Italian and Spanish papers, or in
papers printed IN English whose obscrli.y is their
oily communication. communication from
Messrs. Gilbert, jackson and Stuart, being plan
for new City Hall, was read ard referred 20 the
apprc pirate committee.
The Bard Of Supervisors met yesterday after.
noon. preamble and resolutions, setting fort1
that chapter 654 of the laws of the State operates
partially, arc exempts from taxation slarge amount
of property liable 20 assessment and requesting the
city delegation q: Albany 70 erdeayor :, procare the
repeal Of said act, was opted. TIE CJmmittse on
Annusl Taxes reported in favor Of rsmirtiog the
personal tax ssses,ed 10 the Seoo16 ward against
tie Third Avenue Railroad, amounting TO $l2 1872 u.s.
The committee appointed to view Mofat's Bald.
ing, to ascertain its aptitude for the business
of the Supreme Court, reported that the rooms
vere too near the noise Of Broadway for chamber
practice ana for hearing arguments After discuss
ing tie subject OF procuring court CONN odstions
at considerable length, the COMMITTEE conclude by
stating tina. the amended charter of 1853 prevents
them from taking suitable seton in the premises
The trial Of kitssns for forgery-a case which
has created some itement from the skill aod DIX
teiity with wbich TIE crime was committsd-wss
concluded yesterday. Toe jury were only absent
for few moments, and retu ned vitl verdi.t OF
Gully" We pubith In suothe. column tas con-
clusicn cf cur repor; Of the csse. Cole toe alleged
acuonpi;e 0. ksssne, will be tried In the April
tenn for the same forgery.
We published yesterday ;eleg,aphc despa'cn
from Boston, ard give another tl-iBy, concerning
anysterious ship of war seen by Cap. Groom, OF
the ship Saxon, arrived st that port, and which