The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-05
The News.

The News.
The Senate yesterday resumed the discussion Of
90 slavery question and the objects Of the repubL-
en- party, having the Presidents Message az
Sext Messrs. Wade and Fessenden spoke on the
sepabhcan side, and Aessrs. Fitzpatrick, Rusk aud
Butler defended the Presidents positions In the
House the standing committees were reported by
&c Speaker. With some uDimpor;aat alteration,
uAey remain as at the last session. The Whitfield
ease remains as e'ore.
Our specisl despatch from Washington mentions
Q novel movement NJ Richmond. The Virginia ele,-
soraI college, which met on Wednesday last, after
perfo ming their legitimate duties, united IN reeom
zaendiDg Governor Floyd for a place in Mr.. Blu
shxnsns cabinet Governor Wise seems 10 haze
been entirely in favor of II he did not originate, this
attempt % head of the President cleo: in the selec
ss0 u his CONSTITUTE NAL advisers.
Vie Albany Ereniag journal Of yesterday says:-
Jack Frost ON tuesday night laid injunction
upon the canals, and suspended navigation for the
keason. We hear Of large number Of b rats, laden
with produce and provisions, being os 6ound az Va.
ssons points between this city and Syracuse. Most
ef this property will be transferred to clrs and
brought down by railroad, - socn a. the work can
10 accomplished
regular meeting Of the democratic Genera,
committee was held last evening AZ ranmsny Hall,
BAT NO business OF any public importance was trans
seted.
Tie usual monthly meeting Of the New York
BiDl. Society held las. evening a, their rooms,
Astor 2 ace. The principal feature Of the evenings
prses.diags Vas tie installation OF the new officers
AID the various sanding committees.
Hon. Thomas Butler King delivered On address
uool the Pacific railroad last evening before tie
Geographical Society. We give a report elsewhere.
In the Board Of Aldermen las. evening the old
joseph Walker affair was revived by Alderman
vcoshis who offered a resolution calling for infor
nation as 70 whether or no. Mayor Wood has re
landed the money guaranteed by him for the re-
nsval of said vessel. Il appears that during the
psndancy OF the Walker question, Mr. Wood avoged
las readiness 10 make good any as the city might
kee through any assumption Of responsibility by
him. The Board quickly disposed Of this wonder
fI effort o. Alderman voorhis by laying the reso
NATION On the table The street cleaning contrac;
was sgain discussed and again laid or the table.
TAR subjcc, affoIds members a capital opportunity
S~r making elec.ioneering speeches, and Dis
pAying q comme1dshle regard 70. the labor
ers who 90 the street cleaning, and our
report shows that they make good use Of IL. The
resolution from the Coin linen, giving the pre-
aiding ofscers Of he Common Council five hundred
dollars each for their services members OF the
Board Of Health Commissioners. was concurred in.
The report in favor Of changing the exterior line Of
she city on the East river side was made the special
order for Thursday next.
The Chamber Of Commerce held IN Interesting
meeting yesterday. The offer OF the Dudley 0bser-
vafsry at Albany TO give correct astronomical time
10 the city Of New York was endorsed, and an int
resting statement by Professor Bache on the sab
jecs was read. II was resolved to sgiiste anew the
suhec; OF the repeal Of the usuy laws by the State
Legislature. An interesting statement relative to
The obstruction and damages cansed by the Diamond
Reef vas also made by two Of the members. The
proceedings were unusually Interesting.
Justce Connolly yesterday decided 70 hold Corne-
rms W. Van voorhs, chairman OF the Inspectors OF
Election In the Third district Of the Twelfth ward
IN lhe sum Of FIVE hundred dollars 70 answer for the
alleged frauds committed in said district during the
election on the 4th ut. We publish the opinion OF
Justice Connolly in another column.
In the Court of General Sessions yesterday Pal
rex Reeves was indicted for assaulting VIM. 0Con-
ner with an axe, intending 10 do him bodily harm
AZ the hour Of the adjournment the jury had no.
agreed upon a verdict. Another case Of a similar
nature was disposed Of and the prisoner sent 70 The
peniten.iary for six months.
The trial Of the case % Saltus against Genin A
lockwood, which has created considerable talk
among Wall street stock operators for some time
past, was commenced in the Superior Court yester
day. We give q report elsewhere.
ON Tuesday morning last Captain George wea- |
YER Of the schooner Caroline Holmes Of Phiadel- |
phs, and bound for New York. resisted James L. |
Adams in the performance Of his duty as inspector
81 the port Of Alexandra, Va. The captain not |
only ordered the inspector ashore, but Immediately
made sail FOR the port Of his destination prope-
DER vas instantly chartered end posse started in
pursuit, overhaaed the vessel and brought her back
20 Alexandria. Captain Weaver was then arrested,
and after o hearing before the Mayor, was held to
BAH IN the sum Of 900. The schooner At last &C.
counts. remained in charge Of Inspector Adams.
wanting the bond for the payment Of 6ne Of s5Oe
incurred hy the violation Of the law.
Under our maritime head may be found state
ment OF ne exports Of sugar and molasses from /
uatanzas 10 the United states from the oath to the
l7th ul., both inclusive.
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