The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-23

The News.
We give elsewhere some additional particulars
relative to the disastrous shipwreck of the packet
ship New York. All the passengers have been land
ed on the beach, but in amentable state of desti
tutien and suffering terribly for the commonest ne
sessaries Of life. One man died of hunger on Sun-
day night, and we fear many more will have famish
ed before relief can reach them Seven of the cabin
passengers were landed by the captain 4
the, ship, and on his return to the YES
sel be found the cabin in possession Of
the crew. who attacked and beat him
70 numerically that ais recovery was considered
doubtful. They had likewise beaten the Doctor and
passcngers and acted more like fends than human
beings. On shore, among the passengers, dread
fal state OF Affairs prevailed Reduced by starv alton
perhaps 10 the vtrge of insanity, the strong had
risen against the weak and thrus; them forth from
sueh mcagre shelter as the landing place afforded.
The condition Of these unfortunate beings last night
must have been such as no pen portray.
A steamtug will proceed 10 their relief today.
In cSnIsctlon with this snbjec; we viii draw NJ
tention TO the action of tue Senate yesterday
ia passiny the House bill appr9prlating sl50,008
for steam revenue cutter, and 10 the arguments
employed sgainst the measure. Il is proposed 10
station The vessel at this port for the especial pur
pose OF aiding vessels in distress. Had the Senate
passed the bill last winter we should have been
spared he recital of the zufierings endured by the
passepgers on board the New York sufferings pro
.oneed for a period Of four days, at the most in
element season Of the year.
The America had not reached Halifax last evening,
al which line the weather clear. The Baltic is
fully due at this port.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill authorizing
the purchase Of a steam revenue cutter. The
clause restricting the operations OF the vessel to the
port Of New York was rejected, but IL Is IN
dersiood that the original design in that respect
viii be carried out The remainder Of the session
was devoted To a debats the political questions
OF the day. Ia the House the resolution calliog
Sor information as 70 the expenditures 10 kar.
sas was adopted. bill was passed paying
Gen. Scott under the Lieutenant General regola
ton the amount 10 which the Attorney General
said be was entitled. II gives the gallant veteran
So 600 in addition 20 the $4,000 already received,
ard places him on the same footing with Washing
bon a. provided by the Law OF l79s. The House re
fused To consider the bin for the establishment Of
unIfsrm rate OF naturalization by a very decided
vote, and adjourned
Among our correspondence from Washington
nav lie found Commander Beuymah's report o.
bic recent survey Of the teegraphie plateau between
Newfoundland ard the west coast Of Ireland. This
report derives additional interest from the fact
that the abors OF the gentlemen composing the ex
petition have received the condemnation OF the
chief Of the Hydrographical Bureau. perusal o.
the document referred 10 win enable readers t.
DRAG their own conclusions 10 he merits u the
Gaze.
an approximate estimate OF the yield u Tie cotton
crop i a matter Of vast importance n the conner
ciai world therefore the statement in our
speeial despatch from Washington relative TO this
subject will doubtless attract the attention IL merits
We give the particulars we received them, with.
ont vuuching for their accuracy. II Is believed that
the total yield for commercial purposes for the year
1856 vii reach but 900 bales which il o seri.
ous dectease on the produce Of Las. year.
The flibusteros around about may take courage.
Mr. Marcy has not given directions to prevent the
shipment o. supplies to General Walker. 70 say
our dispatches. II IA difficult, however, 70 forusec
narcys movements With respect TO this filibuster
business before he executes them and, indeed the
reports received lead 70 the suspicion that there l.
great difference between the assertions Of Mr.. Marcy
the individual and Mr.. Marcy the Secretary Of
state.
Tue steamship Knoxville, Of S. L. MitchIl's 81
vannah line Of packets took fie last evening, and
was totally destroyed. Tie loss u estimated At
500 600. about half Of which Il covered by insu.
rance There we're three steamtrs In the same slip
with me Knexvile and several large vessels In the
adjoining once out they received no injury. Why
90 not onr insurance companies organize floating
Gre engine pany and apparatus
The trial Of Huntington again postponed
yesterday, in consequence Of death 10 the family
Of one OF the counsel Of the accused.
Nothing Of importance dane in the Board Of
Supervisors nst evening. A few papers were re-
ceved and the Board adjourned to Friday next.
The Board Of Aldermen last evening adopted, by
vote Of fourteen to Eve the report Of the Commit
tee on wharvea Piers and slips in favor Of the pro-
posed extension OF the exterior line OF the city
the East river side. This document, which We pub
fish in another column clearly sets forth the advan
provenent.
In the Board Of Councimen last evening prea nbIe
and resolution forbiddng the Eight Avenue Railroad
Company 70 lay double track In Yesey and other
streets, was introduced By Mr.. Swan. The PROPOSE
ton gave rise TO spirited debate, bat was finally
rejected and laid on the table. The Board subse-
auen,ly went into Committee OF the Whole on the
regular calendar.
In the Supreme Court yesterday Judge Rose
welt delivered decision in the suit brought against
abe authorities 70 test TIC validity Of the late sale u