The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-22

publication.
The News.
The steamship Persia is now due at this port, with
European advices to the 18th inst, one week later
than those previously received. The Ericsson, which
left Liverpool on the 9th inst, is also due.
The Senate yesterday passed the bill relative to
the registering of vessels and bills making appro-
priations for the Delaware Breakwater, and certain
harbors in Maine, Michigan and Wisconsin. The
bin appropriatng s3 900 900 for Notifications small
arms &C., was considered, the amount reduced to
81 500 900, and the bill passed by vote of twenty
seven to ten. resolution fixing the 18th of August
n the time for the final adjournment Of the session
was adopted. The House viii probably concur, but
the niger worshippers are in favor of prolonging
the session to the 18th Of August Aresolution cali
ing for information whether the military officers in
Kansas have been instructed to order meetings OF
the people in the Territory dsperse or to prevent
assemblages Of the people, was adopted In the
House, the report of the Committee on Elections, in
favor Of Hiram P. Bennett delegate from Neoras-
Ia, against Bird y. Chapman, was received. Hum
phrey Marshall, from the Judiciary Committee, re-
ported bin establishing uniform rule Of natural-
zation. II was referred 10 the Committee OF the
Whole. The balance OF the session was consumed
IN dHcueslng the pthate EesoiuuOn hAsAe sae e"y
for the final adjournment.
Mr.. Buringame, member Of Congress from Massa-
chusetts, has published card, holding himself re.
sponsible, without qualification or amendment, Tor
his speech on the Sumner assault, thus re-opening
the controversy between himself and Mr.. BROOKS
The publication has produced great excitement in
Washington, especially among Congressman. R1-
mors of a contemplated hostile meeting were rife
yesterday, but nothing actually occurred, beyond
mere conjecture, to justify the report.
Judge Whiting, at the suit Of the Corporation
Counsel, granted an injunction yesterday against
she Mayor Recorder &c, Of the city aud county Of
New York, enjoining them 70 desist from levying q
tax for 1900 O00 under the resolution OF the Board
Of Supervisors for the improvement Of the Central
Park.
In the Board Of Supervisors last evening" a COM
munication was received from The Corporation Coun
sci, adverse TO the 100000 appropriation Tor the
Central Park, and transmitting, at the same time, q
copy OF an injunction obtained by him against the
Mayor and Commonalty, restraining them from pro
ceeding in the levy. A slight debate arose, and the
documents were ordered TO be printed. The settle
men, OF the assessment rolls was postponed until
the first Monday in August. The old question Of the
insecurity Of Edridge street jail next occupied the
attention OF The Board which, together with an ap-
pIcation from Judge Cspron's clerk, for services
rendered since his dismissal BY the Mayor, was re-
ferred.
William Pinto, mate Of the slave brig Baman,
has been found guilty Of fitting out that vessel as
SLAYER. He was sentenced 70 ten years inpnson
ment. The crew were acquitted and dischar.ed-
The inquest upon The body Of Bartholomew Burke,
The porter who was murdered in the store Of Mr.
Samuel Joyce, No. 37s Broadway, on Thursday
night last, was continued yesterday AZ the Sixth
ward station house. No clue has yet been obtai 1ed
10 the perpetrator Of the murder. For q report Of
the inquest zee another column.
The Representative Board o. The Fire Depart
partment met las. night 70 consider the propriety Of
passing an ordinance "a synopsis Of which has al
ready teen Published in the HERALD) 20 reorganize
the Fire Department: the present code Of laws, IL
asserted are difu- vague and contradictory. The
ordinance was violently opposed, comforting des-
potic powers on the Fire Commissioners, and the
matter vas finally laid On the table for future
action BY faller Board.
Our correspondent in Honduras, eating at Truxil-
10 on the 5th iaatant az that Mr.. j. G. Tucker,
United States Consul, wso then in hat town, wait
ing fore passagchome. President Guardiola had re-
fused 10 receive ho owing 20 some official Irregular
" in the signing AMI sealing Of bis letters Of credence
Al Washington. I've police rules with regard 70
the entrance OF citizens from he United States into
Honduras. we're moSt annoying. Fields OF gold
were being worked At 0moa, Hcsr Truxillo.
by the arrival Of the Quaker City We have Havar
IA datas 10 The 18th inst Five hundred and sixty
eight coolies had been landed Eom an American
ship. There we're some cases % yellow fever IN
Havana. General C<ncha 1-ad had = mild attack or
IL. The demand 70, sugar was sss active, and
there we're $50 900 ho1ses On hand.
The Nsr,can Ezra 0rdinary, pussshed In the
City Of Mexico on July =, saye~--The Spanish feet
has DEPARTED from Vera Cruz. one vessel only re-
maine. ard We hope the soanisrds are no longer
fearful Of a bombardment. The Mexietns never
were mnch afraid Of this armada buIsome foreigners
.hought Il dangerous.
The sales Of cotton yesterday were conBred TO
400 q 500 bales, the marke. closing quite firm.
Dealers were disposed 70 wait the rec stt Of ster
foreign news expected BY the Persia now due.
flour opened firm, but towards the closs tbe de-
napd fell of, and the market closed daIl, ~ about
3sserdays rates. wheat continued frm. WITH sales
4 the advance or Saturday. Choice Canadian wsite
old o. ii 20, With good 70 choice new Southern
rhte at 81 10 4 81 50, and new southern red at
"A " . {. &c. Wssyssl Ess s.esdy AID prizes IN