The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-20

The steamship Niagara, trem Liverpool, Sth inst >,
arrived at Halifax last night, the news being three
DAYS later than that previously received.
The steamship Black Warrior arrived at this port
list evening from Havana, with advices to the 4th
INST. Our correspondents state that the Spanish
intrigue in the affairs Of st. Domingo engaged the
asention of the Captain General that the long talk
ed of attack on Mexico was scarcely mentioned.
Indeed, the idea Of recruiting force on the Rio
Crande, destined il necessary. for descent on he
isar Of Cuba had rather alarmed the officials The
runaway Mexican war steamer Ell Democrats vas
s4ill in port, commanded by Den Nunes viav:sinca.
This gentleman attempts to justify his action in
taking the vessel of. IL is said tina. be
handed the SLAYER Malek Adhel, and was about be-
ing brought up before our New York courts. The
depreciation in the standard vaiue Of American gold
operated injuriously the local and export trade.
TIE Bishop Of Mexico had lately offered to General
Chilardi-an Italian by birth-the sum Of one hun
bred thousand dollars II he would head revolution
sgsinst Comonfort-an offer which Ghilardi de-
ciiped in . noble manner. The ball season Of Ha-
vana has been inaugurated. The Cuban senoritas
ere all in furry Of pity with regard to Mr.. Be-
ohansns bachelor troubles and 1t Is limited that If
he ran over to the lovely isle for a month he would
have splendid chance Of annexation under the first
commandment OF the 0s.end manesto-"pea selbly
II We can"
The steamer Marion put into Holmes Hole yes
terday after an unsuccessful cruise, since Monday
in search Of the wrecked steamship Lyonnas and
her boats, containing the passengers and cre =.
The Marion experienced very rough weather. saD
spoke several vessels but could obtain tidings OF
toe missing steamer. She would proceed inne-
distely upon another search To tn southwark Of
Nantucket Shoals.
Today twentythree States aud Territories Of the
esnfede.acy win celebrate Thanksgiving Day. In
accordance with the usual custom, the law courts,
Custom House, the Mayor Office, the Office OF the
Clerk Of the Common Council, and the other depart.
nents OF the city government viii suspend business,
% Join in the general jubilee. Elsewhere we give
extracts from the proclamatons Of the Governors Of
tbe various States that join in the celebration Of the
a..
The examination into the Twentysecond ward
election riot, which was TO have been resumed in
the Couft Of General Sessions yesterday. was post
poDed until Saturday, in consequence OF the indis
position OF the Recorder.
The Commissioners OF Emigration met yesterday.
Their books show that emigration in constantly on
ths port being the largest number landed at Castle
Garovn depot in one week since its establishment.
The emigration 80 FAR this year has been 1897,
being an increase the emigration Of last year
for TIE same period Of 4,24S- The Indebtedness Of
the Commission, which last year was nearly
slO0 600 sud threatened TO swamp the institution,
has been diminished to 1876 81, and altogether
its affairs promise very we'll. There are now ,3s2
p.rsous in the nstItuton under their charge, a de-
ereae o. over 500 since last year.
In The Board Of County Canvassers yesterday, the
case Of the alleged election disturbances in the First
ward was taken mp. fun report Of the proceed
ings may be found in to-day's paper.
We understand that Judge Peabody, recently mp
pointed TO fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court
bench Of this city viii preside at the trial Of Lewis
Baker, charged with the homicide Of Vim. Poole,
ON Monday next, at Newburg, Orange county.
TIE Board a Supervisors last evening received
communication from the Board Of Education con
tanning the estimates OF money required for school
purposes during the year 1867. The aggregate sum
amounts to 81 i00,tl0. The Board adopted reso-
luton authorizing the Recorder 70 appoint clerk,
at salary II O0c per annum.
The Boards of Aldermen and Councilmen me.
last evening, out nothing Of Importance vas
acted ON.
Richard VI. Dana, Jr, Of Boston, delivered lee
ture last evening. at Clinton Hall, Astor place, be
lore The New England Society Of the city Of New
York. From three 70 four hundred persons were
present and marked their approval by frequent ap-
plauee, the subject being Edmund Burke, IN his
Iations /, America" Mr.. Dana did no. confne
himself strictly 70 his text but dealt also with Mr..
w.
Emancipation, Abolition Of the slevc Tradc, the
French Revolution, de-, and wound gp eventually
ri,b long array II brilliant testimonials 70 Bdrkes
,n,lic and privatc worth, from bis own time down
10 he prssent The Ice ture was a most successful
one.
TIC cotton market was active yesterday and the
sales reached about 1000 200 bales, closing with
out change Of moment 10 prices, while Stronger