The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-05
The News.

Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, addressed a
very large audience in the Broadway Tabernacle
last evening on the question OF Free labor. He did
no in compliance with the request of the Mechanics
and workingmen's Union Of this city. He review
ed ably, In serious jocose style, the recent history
Of politics in the country, paid his respects to Gov
Wise, exGov Floyd, Mr.. Kett, Senator Toombs,
Senator Benjamin, Mr.. Herbert, &C, and laid down
the doctrine broadly and unreseryedly that in the
territory now belonging TO- or that may hereafter be
obtained by the United States, the institution of
slavery shall never be permitted to exist. We give
a condensed report Of bis speech. After the meet
ing procession was formed, whish marched up to
the residence of Col. Fremont.
A letter has been received in st. Louis from
Kansas, dated oath ult which states that the free
State prisoners had been examined before Judge
Cato, ard committed for trial at the April term of
the Court The election for delegates to Congress
and members Of the Territorial Legislature takes
place tomorrow. Governor Geary has, it is said,
stationed United States troops at various points
where troubles anticipated on election day, in or
der 70 ensure fair expression OF the popular win.
We publish in another part of todays paper a
description OF the ceremonies and pageants on the
Occas on Of the coronation OF Alexander Emperor OF
All the Russas II ia from the brilliant and graphic
pen Of the Crimean correspondent of the Lon
don Timss-an announcement which will ensure its
eager perusal.
Erastus Corning is the democratic nominee for
Congress in the Albany district.
We understand that warrant from the govern
ment has been received by the French Consul, au-
tborzing the arrest Of Auguse Perat, Louis Grelet
and Eugene Grelet, charged with deffaudng the
Rothschilds of some millions of francs. The war
rant directs that they be brought before the federal
authorities OF this city for an examination. The
above named parties are already in the custody Of
the Sheriff. but win be transferred Monday to the
charge Of the United States Marshal. The warrant
also includes the name of Charles Carpenter, not
yet arrested.
Judge Anderson, Of the Fifth District Court. yes
terday ordered nonsuit to be entered in an action
against the Corporation and Chief Engineer Carson,
for damages done TO the stoop of house 257 Henry
street by fire engine companies, while running their
apparatus on the sidewalk during the deep SHOWS
Of last winter. The decision Is important, al re-
CARDS the liability Of the city In such cases.
City Inspector Morton's report for the past week
IL very acceptable document. IL shows decrease
OF AZ IN The mortality Of the city during that period
az compared with the figures Of the week previous
There has been large falling or in diseases Of the
brain and nerves, and Of disorders Of the stomach,
bowels and other digestive organs One death from
yellow fever IL reported. We observe by the re
ports from .the Health Officer that two vessels from
West India ports having yellow fever on board, ar
rived below this port on the Sd inst. They were
promptly placed In Quarantine, where they will
remain until the appearance Of "black frost"
The following shows the mortality Of last week and
az tho week preyious.-
Ksn. Wom>n. B,y Crib. 7tta,
Week ending Sept 27....TA 20 1sS 134 AL
Week ending oct. s....6s sc 13s III $50
The following we're among the principal causes Of
death the past week, compared with those Of the
week preceding