The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-24

at Simons Bay. The company comprised the officers
Of the u s. ship San Jacinto, and the elite Of Cape
Town and simons Bay. 1t had been intended that
the amusements OF the day should have concluded
with ball in the evening, for which every prepare
ton had been made, but which, owing to some mis-
understanding, did not take place.
Advices from Bermuda are to April Is. The
Royal Gazette, of that day, says:-We understand
that the crew Of her Aajesty's ship Argus, now at
Ports Island conyalescent. 1t is said that the
Argus viii leave here for Halifax soon. 1t was re-
ported here, on the arrival Of her Majesty ship Ne
dea, that she had several cases of smallpox board
We are much pleased in being able not only to con-
tradct this report but to add that she had not at
that time single person her sick list, and fur
Their that she has been perfectly free from fever
Captain White, of the brig Hope, from St. Vincent,
reports that Fort Charlotte at the west end Of that
island, including the barracks, officers quarters,
&c, was destroyed by fire the 25sh of March. The
first batch of coole emigrants ever taken to Trini
dad had arrived at that island. At Trinidad the
weather continued very dry, and sugar making was
proceeding favorably, but in many cases the canes
were said not to be yielding well. The Governor
admiral Elliot) was recovering from the very Sc
rious attack of bilious fever under which he had
staying at the islands in the Gulf.
In the United States Senate yesterday an invita-
ton was received from the Secretary of the Navy
for tue members of the Senate to visit the steam
chip Merrimac, at Annapolis. The Three Million
Armament bill was called up, and after some di'.
cussion, its further consideration postponed The
subject of the Naval Retiring Board taken up and
discussed, in the course of which Senator Houston
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the Board. In the House of Representatives Mr..
Thurston moved reconsideration Of the vote by
which the Senate's amendment to the Deficiency
bill was adopted-which amendment could be SO
construed as to allow the public printer 20 per
cent extra compensation. The matter was debated
at some length and finally laid on the table. The
Indian Appropriation was considered and Mr.. stan
ton, of Ohio, made speech against the further ex
tension Of slavery.
Our despatch from Washington states that great
rejoicings were taking place among the friends OF
Mr.. Buchanan at his safe arrival, and that grand
demonstration in his favor will be made. It is
said that an effort will soon be made to abolish the
Court of Claims, a bill being already prepared for
that purpose, to be introduced in the House Of Re-
representatives.
The body of young Mr.. Pierce, who disappeared
suddenly from this city on the morning of the LIST
of February, washed ashore at Rockaway, N. j.,
on Tuesday evening, and Identified by his father
yesterday. The remains are greatly decomposed,
and the skull broken in near its base. Mr.. Perces
gold watch, diamond ring, and other yaluabies
which he wore at the house of his friend, where he
last was, were found on his person, in good order
quorum not being present last evening, the
Board of Aldermen adjourned to this (Thursday)
evening, at o'clock.
4 full account Of the reception of Mr.. Buchanan
by our city authorities will be found in another part
of cur paper this morning. 1t will be seen that he
declines public dinner, but will receive such Of his
felow.ctizens as desire to call upon him. at the City
Hall to-day.
The "Sons of st. George" celebrated the anniver-
sary of their patron saint by banque. at the Me-
tropolitan Hotel last evening. Over two thdand
persons attended, and every thing passed off to the
satisfaction Of all present. We are compelled to lay
over our report.
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday
and transacted considerable local business. 1t was
stated that smallpox was alarmingly prevalent in
the city, and many respectable strangers had been
attacked with it. The City Hospital had refused to
provide for this class of patients, who were un-
willing to 60 Blackwells Island, aud it was sug-
gested that they could be accommodated at the
Quarantine, Staten Island and be cared for by the
officer of the Board. Since the 18th OF April ten
ships have arrived, bringing in them 1872 passen
gers Up 70 the 23d, in this year, 10 $50 emigrants
arriyed-9 547 less than Ian led during the same pc
Rod last year. There now ,73l persons in the
institution. The Indebtedness of the Commission is
sos 81.
At the regular session Of the Board of Council
men last evening resolution was adopted appoint
ing committee of three to inquire into the conduct
of the Commissioner of Streets and Lamps in re-
fusipg TO comply with resolution of the Board
passed on the 18th of March. The report of the
committee in favor of widening Reade street TIVE
ty-two feet was adopted by a vote Of 81 to IA.
In the Supreme Court yesterday, in the case Of
Giles VS.. Flagg, the day was occupied by the coun
sci Of the parties in summing up. The charge Of
the Judge will be delivered this morning.
Councilman Kerrigan, arrested for being engaged
in shooting ARRAY ii the Bowcry on Tuesday
night, was yesterday discharged from custody, no
one appearing to make complaint against him.
The annual exhibition of the pupils Of the Mocha.
MICS Institute took place at the Broadway Taber
nacle last evening. The house was crowded to ex-
cess, and the exercises were of most interesting
character. Want of room conpels US TO omit our
report this morning.
The water was let into the Welland canal yester-
day. The Commissioners have decided to open the
Erie canal for navigation on the 5th Of May.
Milton S. Latham has been appointed by the Pre-
sident Collector at the port Of San Francisco, in
place of Richard P. Hammond, removed.
The Treaty OF Peace In Europe.
The Arago arrived yesterday morning, with
four days, and the Arabia at Halifax at the
same time. with. three days yet later news. No
event of importance had occurred during the
week; the chief topic of conversation and