The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-21
New York. sunday, June 81. 1857.
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We have nothing of spscia importance to report
this morning respecting the progress of the contest
betweea the municipal authorities and the agents of
the Albany oigarchy. We have however, to record
q circumstance which tells strongly against the
Vaccinations Of the Metropolitan Police Commits.
sioners. At sunset last evening the entire Municipal
Police force was polled. Every man Of the force
WAS called upon to declare fer against the City
Commissioners. The result was reported by tele.
graph TO the Office of Chief Matsell The telegra-
phic apparatus of the Fifteenth ward station being
out OF order, return received from that dis
trict. In the Fourth ward there are four deseters
vz.:-Muphy, Dunning, Falgor and Orme. The
remaining tSenty wards unanimously voted to stand
by the Municipal Commissioners.
It is stated that James 7. Brady, Esq, gave his
written opinion TO Mr.. Turner, Deputy Street Com.
missioner. few days since to the effect that he (Mr
Turner would be legally justified In keeping posses
sion of the Office until Street Commissioner was
sppoi5ted by the Mayor, and confirmed by she Board
OF Aldermen.
Mr.. Thomas N. Carr of this city. formerly United
States Consul at Tangier, has written very int
resting paper on the commerce of Africa, which
we publish in another column. The recent treaty
between England and Morocco attracted the atten.
u
ment that every merchant and statesman should
read.
The third session of the fifth Provincial Parlia.
ment Of Canada, which has Just terminated, has
been distinguished for its attention TO business
Many private acts and considerable number of
public ones have been passed. Among the public
are the international Bridge, connecting Cana
dA with the United States at Buffalo, and the act for
Al. IL.
airy next IN dollars and cents. There were only
three bank charters granted viz: the international
Bank OF Canada .the Ontario Bank, and the Bank Of
Bradford. The two first named are now taking
steps TO organize. The Parliament have wisely
taken the pcauton ID have their bills well secured.
The act to increase the rate of interest to per
cen. and DO away with the penalties Of usury
defeated n the lower house. The act to allow TO-
reign stockholders in mining, manufacturing and
mechanical companies TO become trustees was
passed The former ill-ieeling towards Americans
has passed away aud the Reciprocity act is fast max
ing the two peoples one nation.
Interesting letters from our correspondents a.
I0ndon. Paris, Berlin and 81. Petersburg, giving .
sssu-ns Of the current news and the political and
fsshicratle gossip at those important capitals are
published in today's paper. One Of our London
correspondents gives a graphic account of the
STEAMSHIPS of war, botn British and American. that
oompose the submarine telegraph feet. A detailed
statement of the hauling down of the American
tag at Sipgapore-a circumstance which caused
Commodore Armstrong to despsch one Of his ships
from Hong Kong for the purpose Of investigating
the acts in the case-is also given.
The steamer Lady Egin arrived at Chicago on
the 10th instant from Superior, which port she left
on ihc 18th. This IL her second trip to the copper
regions the present season. She met with much
imped mcu; from ice. At Grand Island the ice
txtenoed from shore TO shore, but after delay Of
two DAYS she managed 10 force her way through the
pack Marquette was still closed and there was fed
Of ice Of twenty 70 thirty feet thick Lake u2erior
large enough to cover Lake Erie Any one oesirsus
81 experiencing the rgors Of the Arctic regions can
90 70 With little trouble II they take an early start
10 the Northwest by way OF lake Superior. The
captain Of the Lady Elgin reports matters in Supe
ror a. exceedingly lively. Improvements were
going forward as rapidly rs and materials could
&c procured. Real estate changed hands freely, and
prices increased with every transfer.
The announcement that the Secretary of the Navy
hs- concluded 10 have one Of the steam sloop- of.
war ordered by Congress constructed by contract
has aroused our shipbuilders. and already, we are
informed. several Of them have proceeded to Wash.
ingtOn TO look after the matter In this connection,
therefore, we refer our readers 10 an article on the
fIs. page Of to days paper which gives some iRte
resting Information respecting The models for the
steam revenue cutter that were recently exhibit
cd TO the Navy Department.
The June term Of the Court Of Sessions closed yea
ferdsy. number OF culpnts were sentenced, and
in several cases judgment was suspended by the Re
corder City Judge Russell sentenced Hiram lie
Barnes who pleaded guilty 10 an attempt al arson
in the fourth degree, 70 ak months confinement in
abe city prison. The previous good character Of the
prisoner induced TIN Judge to impose q mild sen
fence.
The CITY Inspector reports 9si deaths during the
past week-s decrease Of ~ as compared with the
mortality OF the week previous The following
statement exhibits the number Of deaths during the
past two weeks among adults and children dis.in
Nh wca>n. Boys Giyl, MOI
week esding June 13.... 81 1G % 3.3
Week eadins june D......1 80 los 10 al
Among the principal causes OF death we're the