The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-17
uevv Yora, Wednesday, December "a. 1855.
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Nv way of New Orleans we have news from
Vera Cruz 10 the 9Th inst. On the 9Th the revolu-
i0nists at Puebla snccumhed to the government
I6rces The statement that viduarri had entered
into an amcable treaty with the government il con-
hrmed. Alvarez is on the war path, and Comon-
forts affairs and prospects are just now in flourish
ing condition. An arrival at this port yesterday,
RON Vera Cruz 10th ult., announced the settlene
Of the English difficulty with Mexico, and other
matters News 10 the 30th, however, was received
several days ago. and Published in the HERALD thus
anticipating the intelligence alluded to.
The proceedings Of Congress yesterday we're uu-
important Mr. Wilson introduced bill proposing
10 abolish the laws of the Kansas Legislature relst
ing to slavery, and resolution was adopted calling
for copiss Of the letters Of Colonel Sumner With
gard to Kansas affairs. Mr. Brown gave notice OF
bill providing for a railroad ana telegraph 10 the
Psci6c. The bill granting further time to the
creditors OF Texas 10 present their claims was
taen taken Up and debated till the adjournment In
the House Mr.. Whitfield introduced bill 70 ascer-
tain the amount required TO indemnify citizens Of
Kansas for losses Of property during the late troubles
IN the Territory; also establishing tao additional
land Districts and district cour. at Leasenwortd
City The consideration OF the bill reducing the
duties imports postponed until the first Tues
day :, January. The Civil, Army and Indian APP
preparation bills we're reported, and referred The
debate on the Presidents message was then con-
tinuea until the adjournment.
The managers Of the New Granada Canal and
Steam Navigation Company appeared before one Of
she police justices yeste day TO answer charge of
swindlirg French gentleman named Goulard out
Of property 10 the value OF five thousand dollars.
We give a report OF The case, which has excited
considerable talk about town. in another column.
Charles b. Huntington, The notorious Wall stree.
6nancier, who is charged wi.h forgery, was placed
on trial in the Court OF General Sessions yesterday,
and the entire session was occupied in empanne'-
ing Jury. The examination OF witnesses viii
commence to-day. Huntington appeared quite
composed, but has evidently suffered greatly, both
physically and mentally, from his long soourn In
the Tombs.
The Board Of Ten Gosernors me. yesterday and
adoDtsd a resolution requiring the Medical Board
n Bellevue Hospital 10 report the number Of times
the members had attended the meetings Of tie
Board and also the ordinary medical consultation,
with view 70 frd on. whether there hsd beea any
neglect Of duty on their part, o. which there had
been ONE rumors aioat in the departments. The
weekly census shows that 6 093 persons are now in
the Institutions beng en- increase 10 week OF lOi
persona.
Companies Z, X and L, Second United States
artillery arrived at this port yesterday from Florida
10 the snip Arkwright, which vessel touched a. Old
Point Comfort and landed q detachment Of inyalids
from companies G, g and l. Company X win re-
main a, Fort Hamilton; Company + Il destined for
Fort Ontario and I FOR Fort Independence, Boston.
The following named officers accompany the
trosps.-Breyet Col. Brown, commanding; First
Lieui. Besson. QuaTternaster AM Conmisslry;
, Inst Lieut. Vincent, Adjutant; Capt. Allen, Sc
eond Lieut.. Webb, and Assistan. Surgeon l. More.
We have files from Bermuda 10 the ID inst. Ad-
mlral Fanshawe Comm lnder in chief Of the British
naval forces on that station had arrived from Hall
iax In Improved health. There is no other news Of
interest.
The sales Of cotton yesterday were confined TO
about 90 900 bales, the market closing firm a.
the quotations given In another column. Dealers
we're busy getting letters Of for the Boyton
steamer, and disposed 20 await later foreign ness
due al Halifax. Florr was in good demand, and
srmsr for common and medium grades. The frm
Dess Of holders Of wheat checked sales which were
chiefly confined TO some lots Of southern and Ca
radsn white, a. about 81 u. Sales Of corn were
limited at Tic. fer Western mixed from store, and
at nc. 73c. deIseTed. Pork was lower, with sales
n old mess at $40 $40 ~ and new AZ $40 81 a
SO so. Sugars were more active, and the sales
smta ced about 400 a 300 hhds al fun prices.
the market continuing firm. cargo Of AIS bag
Of Pic coffee, ex Cora, sold az private terms, AMI
400 Go. also 81 private bargain. Freighis were
Gull and rather easier for grain 70 Liverpool.
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