The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-06

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the News.
We are glad to see that public attention is being
aroused 20 the condition of the famine-stricken in
habitants Of the Cape de Verde Islands. The Con-
sll.General OF Portugal, in an advertisement in our
columns this morning, requests all the Portuguese
residents of this city TO meet at the consulate, No.
81 Front street, at o'clock today to take into
consideration the state of their unfortunate country
men and to devise some means of rendering them
immediate aid. A meeting for the same purpose,
suggested by Mr. Hackett, who has generously con-
tributed one hundred dollars and offers his profess
sional services for night in behalf of the sufferers,
will be held at the Aston House, at o'clock this
evening. We cannot doubt that the call will be re-
sponded to in manner creditabe to the usual open
handed liberaty of our citizens.
The, President and members of the Cabinet held
consultation yesterday on Nicaraguan affairs. 1t
il thought the outside pressure will compel the adj
ministration TO receive the new Minister, who
arrived in Washington last evening. Mr.. Sorli,
in his speech at the New Orleans meeting, on the
18th plt., announced with much positiyeness that
our government would recognize that Of Gen.
Walker.
Nothing Of special interest TRANSFERRED IN the
United States Senate yesterday. Mr.. Bayard pre-
the act for promoting the efficiency OF the Navy.
II restores all the officers placed on the retired list,
and provides for the trial of those dropped from the
service. In the House Mr.. Clingman submitted
Joint resolution that for the better protection of the
persons and property of American citizens, und'
Il e law of nations and as secured by existing treaty
stipuations with reference to the tboroughfares or
lines Of travel between the waters of the Atlantic
tha no aufh m
employ any part of the land naval forces of the
country, and call for and any number Of volun
teers that may be necessary, to provide for the
safety Of passengers and others OF our citizens IN
those localities; and such force may be used by him
in aid of the local authorities, otherwise, to rl
sure the Observance of such rights the Cover
meat Of the United States and its citizens may be
entitled to enjoy" Without taking any action on
the subject the House adjourned.
The steamship Black Warrior, from Havana 30th
ult, arrived last evening She reports the island
healthy and enjoying political quiet. The United
States steamer Water Witch had sailed for Norfolk.
The steamship Mexico, lately the United States, had
left for Cadiz the first vessel Of new line which it
is intended to run to Spain. Some of the Spanish
papers gloaed over the idea of the probable defeat
of General Walker in Nicaragua. The news of the
with every official demonstration OF JOY The steam:
or Water Witch hosted the French flag on the oc-
casion. Jesuit colleges were progressing rapidly
under royal patronage.
We publish to-day some very interesting news
from Mexico. Our Vera Cruz correspondent writ
ing on the 2lst ult is of opinion that the late vigo
rous action Of President Comonfort with regard to
the church property of Puebla would, if firmly fol
fo;o ip6u IN he
country at large. He is of opinion that the people
will yet be regenerated and that unhappy Mexico
will perhaps rise to her true position in the scale Of
nations. 1t was thought that attention to our dpo-
matte interests in that country would now produce
great advantages for the United States. Mr.. Gads-
den was well aware of the opportunity, and daily
improved it. but 10 result followed owing as is said,
to the indifference Of the cabinet at Washington. A
difficulty existed between the Executive and he diff
ferent Consuls serving in Mexico city, but the
ia not clearly explained. The Sandman Minister
had LEFT, but the relations between the government
and the representative Of France were most har-
monious. Archbishop Hughes organ in this city
condemns the policy, educational and otherwise, OF
the Mexican clergy, and says that the taking away
of portion of their great wealth will improve their
morals and patriotism. 1t advocates a union between
the United States and Mexico.
A meeting Of the Board of Supervisors will be
held on Thursday next, N compliance with call
signed by sixteen memSs~ q sAat body. The fol-
lowing are the names signed to the call:-Ely Her.
rick, Valentine, Barker, Fulmer, Monaghan, Briggs,
Steers, Fox, Corwin, Jackson, Drake, Grifhths,
yoorhls, Tucker and McConkey. II is said that in
getting up this movement advantage has been taken
OF the absence OF the Mayor from the city. The
reason assigned for this course on the part Of some
ofahe members is that his presence equalizes the
force Of both parties in the Board and prevents
undue preponGerance.
THE Common Council met last evening. In the
Rosrd of Aldermen the nomination of William
Goodheast as Superintendent Of Roads, in place CT
Thomas starr, vas confirmed, Alexander Ward
having previously rendered his resignation OF the
Office. The nomination Of Thomas A. Bancker, as
Clerk 10 the superintendent Of Repairs OF Public
Buildings, was received, but was not acted on. a
stateucp. showing the financial condition Of the