The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-27


The News.
Elsewhere we publish letters from our correspon-
dents at Paris, Vienna, Berlin and Madrid, contain
ing the latest news and gossip of those important
capitals, together with interesting extracts from
our European lilies, among which are articles upon
the re-sssembng Of the Paris Congress. Mr.. Cob
denis second letter upon the new American mari
time code, and detailed account of the disaster to
the mail steamer America. The steamer Europa,
from Liverpool for this port, is now ia her four
seenth day out. She will bring advices one day
later than those received by the Canada.
The steamer Edinburg, which sailed hence No
yember Is, arrived at Greenock on the morning of
the 30th, but in consequence of low water and fogs
did not reach her dock at Glasgow unit the evening
Of the 5th inst, from which cause her sailing was
seferred to the 18th inst from Glasgow.
The Board of Supervisors met yesterday, but
nothing Of importance was transacted.
The Board of Councmen last evening adopted
the plan of the Board of Aldermen for extending
the exterior line of the city from Corear's Hook to
Thirtyeghth street, bya vote Of thty-four to six
teen. The minority report of the finance committee
passed to third reading The contract for erecting
an iron building in place of the Tompkins Market,
confirmed by a vote Of forty to eight, thus over
riding Mayor Woods veto and the cogent arguments
contained in his recent communication this sub
ject. Among the general rotteness that pervades
municipal officers il is rere shiog to learn that
the chairmen Of the Croton Aqueduct committees
Of both Boards Of the Common Council, after a
thoroneh examination, report that the administra-
zion Of the Cro,on water department is conducted
with the sricest economy and for the best interests
Of the city.
The Senate met yesterday, and adjourned after
adopting aresolution calling for information whe.
ther more efficient means cannot be adopted for the
preservation of the lives Of shpwrecked persons on
the New jersey and Long Island shores elso whe-
,her relief should not be granted the families Of hoSe
who lose their lives in attempting to rescue indvi
suals from stipwreck. The House was engaged in
the consideration Of private bills, several of which
we're passed. The Senate bill requiring prepay
men OF postage on transient printed matter was
also passed. This viii put stop to the petty swim
dies OF lottery dealers and Others. Both houses ad
journed till Tuesday, when they viii meet aud pro
bsbly again adjourn till Fridsy, .is understood
that 10 important business VII be taken up till the
holiday season is over.
We have adyces from the Cape Of Good Hope TO
the 18th Of October. News had arrived out Of the
intended despatch Of the German Legion from Eng
land. and the prospect Of their coming SCENE bc
regarded with satisfaction. The apprehensions re.
speciiDg a new Caffre outbreak appear TO have sub
sided From Natal the dates are TO the cath Of Sep
fember. The declaration Of the entire separation OF
that colony from the Cape OF Good Hope had been
well received.
Two men, named Hiram lc Barnes and Joseph
L. Linford, were arrested yesterday morning blythe
Eighth ward police, suspicion arson, in setting
fse to The liquor store corner Of Broome and
Wooster streets. The case is under Invests CATION
by the Fire Marshal. before Justice Flandreau. An
interesting account OF the affair will he found else
where.
The evidence In the case Of Huntington was coz
cluded yesterday. Several witnesses for the de-
fence were examined TO show that tho accused, In
committing his alleged forgeres, made no attempt
TO initiate tie handwriting Of those whose names
were us.d II was admitted by the prosecution that
IN all tie twentyseven forgeries there were no im
ta'ions. A number Of physicians were examined
sorching the unsoundness Of Huntngtons mind.
The case IL adjourned over to Monday, when coun-
sel will commence summing up.
Our marine column this morning chronicles the
Ioss Of the ship Pemberton Of Liverpool. while on
The voyage from LONDON 10 view Drle3Ds- Sne went
Ashore on Grand Crozier at five o'clock on the morn
ing Of the 9Th inst, during heavy gale, and In
short time was Knocked % pieces. Three OF the
crew we're drowned. The survivors reached New
Orleans on the 18th inst. The ship Jersey, Captain
Andrews, from Callao for Baltimore, with cargo
Of gulpo. went ashore near Cape Henry during the
recent gale, and will probably prove q total loss
whether any lives were lost Is unknown at present.
Commodore Delaney, Of the United States navy,
dod in Washington yesterday forenoon.
The cotton market advanced yesterday full he.
per b. with sales Of about 200 bsles based chiefly
upon IL C. Cor middling upands, and l9lc. for New
Orleans do, and in sme cases we're reported ie
higher thar those figures. Among the transactions
were about 600 bales IN trGnsit. Flour was heavy
ard prices easier for the common and lower grades
while transactions we're limited. Wheat was firmly
held, with small sales including choice Southern
white AZ 81 so, and good Canadian do. at 81 7s.
Corn was heavy and sales small, at Csc. Tic. for
Western mixed from store and delivered. Pork was
fmer. with sales as sl9 20 q 80 37s for old mess
and $40 IS 80 s7s for new do. Sugars were
firm, with sales Of 500 hhds. Cuba muscovado aud
900 boxes do for refining, at prices given elsewhere
Coffee was steady, with sales Of about 700 bags Rio
Freiehts were without change Of moment and en-
EaCemests were moderate.