The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-09

The News.
Tbestsamship Atlantic, which left Liverpool on
che 2eth ult., had not arrived c. the time OF our
geing 20 press this morning. She may arrive at
any moment now 70 she il fully due.
We principal topic OF discussion in both bran che
Of she national Legislature yesterday vas the Prei-
ssts Message. In the Senate, after he election Of
Mr. Hill a. Chaplain, Mr.. Bieier uttered upon de-
Se.oe Of the President. In answer TO o question re-
- TO the policy O. Nj. BuchsI9c ne stated that
ne people Of Kansas must settle LIE question of
slavery Tor themselves. In tue Hease he debate
was ON the same subject, and was extremely an.
mated.
Elsewhere viii be found letter fnen tue Hon. r
]. Walker, on the suhject Of the southern Pacific
Railroad and the monster swindle before Congress.
News from Vera Cruz, Mexico, - tue 10th Nov,
has been received at New Orleans. Communication
between Vera Cruz ana the interior WAS nearly
suspended. The siege OF Paeb!a still continued.
Our Gusyama. Porto Rco, correspondent, writing
on November 10, states TIA. the cholera nid almost
disappeared from The island. Ponce suffered severe
". and the want OF laoorers felt. Refreshing
rains had benefited the sugar cane.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening, bat
nothing Of particular importance took place beyond
the appointing of an investigating committee to in
ou,re into the condiiion Of the books, &C. in the
Office OF the Commissioner OF Streets and Lamps
and tue concurrence Of The Board with the Board Of
Councimen in the matter Of cleaning the streets by
contract In The Board Of Cauncilmcn the reception
sf a few reports and petitions occupied the at
tsntioR u that body.
The REPRESENTATIVES osthe fsre Department Of this
city held their annual mee1ng lsst evening, for the
election Of officers and 70 hear the reports Of the
treasurer and trustees. There quite large atten
dance, and q good deal Of excitement prevllei
during the evening. The proceedings are given else
where.
The Association FOR Imaroying tae Condition OF
Me Poor leld tleis tAittceuth public meeting last
evening. Their annual report contains some very
interesting facts and statistics ia relation TO paaper
han in this city. The assoc.' on consider iodls
eliminate alms-aiving great esl. A full report Of
Ale meeting wil lie found in another column.
in the case Of The crew Of the alleged SLAYER
rapchi.s, uDter tda. In the United States Distdsi
Court, fer serving on board q that vessel. the
JBdre charged the jury that o. these w. ut sufa
Gent legal testimony 70 convict he prs Iaers, tney
should render q yel ic; Of a:gai,tal, whish hey a.
cordingiy cid. Tie cIsw were nai0ly spanish and
Portuguese.
In TIE Cours Of General Sessions yesterday the
counsel Ter Aldormln Wilson and Others implloNed
" tie election riots in the FIRST ward. moved for
pos,ponanCnt Of The case viii n bad been called up
TO- trial The motion ~ss granted.
The Union Ferry Company 81 Brooklyn present
Cd memorial to tie Board Of Aldermen Last even.
ing, king permission 10 discontinue The running Of
boat Ga the Rootveli street leuy, Rbish sney say
can h. done sitboat Getrcnt - pubic convenience.
The memorial states that he Roosevelt stree. ferry
crosses The sack ~ two other ferries and tha pub
Nc safety ~ well - pacunia'y considerations dc.
mapd r. discortibuauce. - an equivalent for the
privilege o. stbdragal 81 their boats from Roose
welt stree, Trey say they are Efnpg 20 return 70
thc commutation sys;em 90 the Fulton ferry.
meeting q two minded clergymen took place
at Boston yesterday, NJ which a resolution was
adopted declaring that emigration to Kansas was an
agent or sonderiul efficacy in the expansion ~
freedom, education, and the institutions Of the
Gospel.
4 serious railroad collision occurred last evening
ct Alliance, Ohio. by which 10 persons we're killed
and several wounded.
Tire trst between Lancet and Brown Dick. in har
Dcss FOR sake Of -four thousand dollars took place
yesterday, on the CentrsviIle Course, Long Island.
The race was won easily by Lancet, in three
straight heats The time made was nothing
narkable, and did not quite come up {, The expec
satcns Of the vibic, who we're psder the i'm
preston that this would be toe quickest trot Of the
season. The figures are 2:33A2:3i-2:3s.
The saes Of cotton yesterday embraced sbout
J 500 bales o. full prices Middlng uplands we're a.
l2lc., and Orleans do. AZ l2ic. Grades above mid.
ding closed NJ armer rates than we're current be.
fore the receipt Of the Arabia's ne7s. Flour was
rather more active, with a fair demand from the
home trade and for export at fuil prices especially
Tor common State, Western and superane brands
wbess was quiet, firm and In good demand with
fair sales, closing at slight advance il some des-
crlpfions. Corn was quiet with limited sales az
52c. for Western mixed and ct 73c. Cor Southern
yellow. Rye was quiet 81 900. Pork was frner,
with light sales Of Cd and new mess AZ $40 ~
So rs and ~ tla 81 . $40 50. Lard vas firm az
Isc, with free Gales reported for future delivery at
lac. Sugars we've confined % about 100 hhds and
2l4 boxes on terms stated elsewhere. Core vas in
moderate demand ID unchanged rates. Ffeights
we've rather Glg. ~ Eogi'h, VITA med ate n
eagcmsnts.