The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-10
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The Nicaragua sympathy meeting last night was
large and enthusiastic. General Wabridge made
good speech, aud set of strong resolutions was
adopted. Captain Rynders attempted to apologize
for Mr.. Marcy's conduct in relation to Nicaragua,
when the majority OF the meeting gave three groans
for that statesman, and bit of row ensued, an
Rynders caved." Three cheers were given for
PADRE Viii, the new Minister from Nicaragua. A
full report is given elsewhere.
The United States Senate yesterday, after passing
several private bills took up The House bill granting
million and half of acres Of land 10 Iowa in aid
of the construction of railroads. debate ensued,
and the bill finally passed-Sl to 3. bill amend
asory of the patent laws designed for the protection
of the public and invent rs was reported by the
Committee on Patents. In the House the pr oposi-
ton TO appoint third conference committee on the
amendu snts to the Deficiency Appropriation bull
was adopted. The remainder OF the session was
consumed in discussing the point whether the par
ties in the New Mexico contested seat case should
be heard in person OF by counsel The question was
not settled at the adjournment.
The special committee OF the Board Of Council
men appointed to Investigate the charge Of corrup-
sion made against the Committee Streets in seek
ing was alleged to levy black mail for favorable
report upon the application to widen Reade street,
held their first meeting yesterday. Two property
owners on the street were examined and testified
TO an application to themselves for the payment of
$1,000 to have the measure carried through the
Board. The evidence thus far only duplicates Mr..
Minis, the City Librarian. The report Of the evil
dence and some letters in the case, Will be found
elsewhere.
The Board of Councilmen was occupied last even
ing mainly in passing bills to third reading. An
effort was made to bring from the table the resolu
ton passed by the Aldermen directing the Comp
troer to stop the sale of the Brick Church property
Mr.. Carson, Chief Engineer Of the Fire Depart
ment, was assaulted yesterday morning, at the cor
ner of Elizabeth and Walker streets by his brother
in-law, Mr.. John B. Leverch. Els injuries are said
10 be serious We give an account Of the affair in
another column.
The ship driana from this port for San Fran
cisco, was abandoned in sinking condition on the
9Th inst, off Nantucket South Shoal. Her officers
and crew have arrived at Boston. The Adriana
cleared the 18th ult., with cargo Of AS tons
of coal. There is an insurance Of 100000 on the
ship and cargo.
We have received the following tantalizngly rnys-
terious item OF information from Of our ship
news reporters:-" The fine steamship Ocean Bird
was yesterday taken from her berth at the foot of
North Moore street, North river, where she has
been laying for the last two months more, to tue
vicinity Of Corlears Hook East river, to receive
coal. Her present destination has not TRANSFERRED
She is considered the feetest vessel of her kind and
is so much admired by those who know her, that
few days ago some parties attempted by the aid OF
a steamtug to eope with her, but after proceeding
obrpt a Will md brau ub{ hal Do
has since that time been under the special protec
ton and care of policemen" What's in the wind
The democratic wing of what should be the Board
Of Supervisors met yesterday held short palaver,
and dispersed. They make another rally this after
noon at four o'clock.
The northeasterly gale which has prevailed for
the past day or two was very severe on the Sound,
so much so that the steamers of the Boston lines
which left here on Thursday evening last came to
anchor in Cow Bay, near Sands Point where they
remained till o'clock next morning. Some of the
smaller steamers running to intermediate points,
laid over at their PIERS The Elm City, for New
Haven, being substantial vessel, went through,
but not without sustaining damage. The bulkheads
of her gangwsys stove by the seas that washed
over her forward deck, and were 80 massive as to
fill her gangways two feet deep.
The Ladies' Home Missionary Society, whose Ia
bors are chiefly confined to the vicinity Of the Old
Brewery celebrated their twelfth anniversary at the
Tabernacle last evening. We are compelled to omit
this morning our report of their proceedings.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about
1900 500 bales, based upon middling uplands
at about l0Ec. lie, chiefly at the latter figure.
Dealers were mostly disposed to await the receipt
Of the Americas letters before doing much. Flour
was firm, without change Of moment in prices.
Prime lots Of wheat scarce, and held above the
views of buyers. Small sales Of fair red Southern
wheat were made at 81 So, and Of common white
Canadian at 81 so 8 81 So. Corn was firm, with
light sales of sound at COO. Gle. and CSC. Pork
was firm, with sales of mess at ST. S7d, and small
lots at SIS. and prime mess at sl7, and prime at
sl5 Is $l5 371 Sugars were In fair demand. The
foreign news impaired greater lrmness to the
views Of holders and some cargoes, it said, had
been ordered to go into store The sales embraced
about 500 hhds. Cuba muscovado, and 500 boxes al
at steady prices. Freights steady, but engage
ments were light. Shippers were waiting the receipt
of the Americas letters. Two large vessels were
taken up for the Pacific, one for Valparaiso and the
other for Callao, at private terms An error oc.
CURED in the market for sugars, as received from
Halifax by telegraph and printed in yesterdays
edition. 1t should resds-Sugars--An advance Of
Cd q IOd, instead Of ss as printed.