The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-03

chosen Speaker, objections were started BY the |
Know Nothings as to the legality Of the whole pro-
ceeSiuc, whereupon resolution, endorsing the
action of the House, was offered and adopted,
thirtynne members dissenting. Mr.. Banks was CON
ducted to the chair by his competitors, Nesys.
Aiken, Fuller and Campbell the oath of office was
administered by Mr.. Giddings, and the newly
elected Speaker delivered welconceivcd inaugu-
ratory speech. The exultation of the black repub-
leans was beundless, and they manifested it by the
mos, extravagant demonstrations.
The steamship Arabia, from Liverpool, arrived at
Boston, At eleven O'Clock yesterday. Her mails
for this city were despatched hy the afternoon
train, hut owing to obstruction the railroad
they had not reached here at haspast three O'Clock
this morning. Some interesting additional news
brought by her mag be found Under the Geographic
head.
We refer to our dispatches for the proceedings Of
the Legislature yesterday. E will be observed that
favorable report has been made upon the bill to
legalice the action of the Board OF Supervisors Of
his city.
ult II 'wss reported that Soulouque had reap
peared, and was busily engaged in making prepara
tons for another expedition against the Domnicans
The steamship Black Warrior arrived at this port
yesterday from Havana, 18th ult There was no
political news. The stock Of sugar on hand was
unusually light The frigate Potomac and steamer
Fulton left for Key West the 26th Ut. Their Off
GERS were received with marked attention at Havana.
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still in very decate health and viii leave for Europe
without delay.
According to the Official report OF the City In
spector there were S35 deaths in the city last week.
namely, A men, SO women, lis boys and l04 girls,
showing falling of OF 40 as compared with the
mortality of the week preceding. There were
deaths of apopIexy of bronchitis, of congestion
Of the lungs, rs of consumption, % of inflammation
OF the lungs, Of congestion of the brain, Is of
dropsy in the head 5 of inflammation OF the brain,
of inflammation Of the bowels, Of smallpox, of
pleurisy of typhoid fever, % OF commissions Gn-
fante) 10 Of scarlet fever, Is of Group, OF hoop
ing cough, OF lockjaw dnfantile), and IL Of ma
rasmus. There were also premature births, 81
cases OF stilborn, and deaths from violent
In other respects the report presents no unusual
feature. The following is the classification of dis
eases:-Bones, joints, &C., 2; brain and nerves, 10;
generatiye organs, 4 heart and blood vessels, 8;
lungs. throat, Sc, Ill; skin &C., aud eruptive
fevers, 27 stlborn and premature births, So; sto-
mach, bowels and other digestive organs, 4s; IN
certain seat and general fevers "a; old age, 4; I'M
known, l. The nativity table gives PSI natives of
the United States, 50 OF Ireland, 90 of Germany,
Of Scotland, and the balance of various foreign
countries.
The investigation Of the case Of the Chief Of Po-
lice was resumed yesterday before the Police Com
missioners. The evidence for the prosecution was
brought to close, and several witnesses were ex-
amined for the defence. The proceedings, report
Of which We give, are very interesting.
The Coroners inquisition into the recent fatal at.
fray at the Barker House, Brooklyn, was continued,
but not concluded yesterday. George W. Barker,
the bartender at the hotel where the fight took place.
is in custody, On suspicion Of having caused the
death of Mclaughlin.
The steamship Union, from Havre, left Halifax,
where she had put in for supply of COAL yesterday
asternssn, for this port.
The market for cotton Yesterday continued firm
al the advance previously noticed, consequent on
the receipt of the Arabia's news. Flour continued
dull, but without further decline in prices and at
the close receivers were less willing to meet sellers at
the reduction Wheat was inactive and the market
was from &c. a &c. per bushel lower. The only sale
Of moment reported was Canadian white, at 50 O6.
Indian corn, was &c. a 4c. per bushel lower, with
limited transactions. Rye was scarce: sold at 81 80
81 81. Pork sold to fair extent at SIC I2a SIC Is
for mess and sl4l22 sl4 rs for prime. Sugars we're
firm, with limited sales. There was more doing in
coffee without change in prices which were steady.
Freight engagements were light, as shippers
were waiting the receipt Of the Arabia's letters.
Rates, however, were without change Of moment in
quotations.