The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-17

ships due from Liverpool had been telegrapned.
Congress passed upon number of private bills
yesteIday-none of them however, of general in
terest. The Senate postponed the further conslera
1ion of the bill for the settlement of the accounts
Revolutionary officers till the first Monday in De
osmber next. This disposes of the subject, at least
30 far The action Of the present Congress is con-
oerned. The House, by nearly a unanimous vote
ed0pted resolution compelling the attendance OF
witnesses before the Corruption Investigating Com
mittee. The committee have examined number OF
witnesses but as yet nothing Of importance, with
regard to the character of the testimony ELECTED
has been allowed TO reach the public.
Nothing of importance happened in the Legsla
ture yesterday. The annual report of the State En-
giner, an abstract of which we publish was present
ed. 1t shows that about five million dollars ad
ditional will be required to complete the projected
enlargement of the canals letter from the Go
vernon OF New Jersey to Gov. Clark relative to the
action of our Board of Health, last summer, in send
ing inte c,ed vessels TO the Southwest Spit and hop
ing that the Board will not repeat the offence, was
com nunicated. The Senate voted gold medal
and vote of thanks 10 Capt. Hatsten for the res
cue Of DR.. Kane.
The committee appointed by the Chamber of Com
Derce to welcome the officers of the British frigae
III
she Insurance buildings Wall street when it was
nounced that there was some doubt as to whether
the British frigate would accompany Captain Harris
tein, as reported. Mr. Henry Grinnell had received
a despatch from Mr.. Thomas, of the State Depart.
nent informing him that Captain Hartstein would
sail in the steamer Washington, having refused, for
obvious reasons = accept the prefer of the English
government. But the same gentleman also received
a liter from his son, Cornelius Grinne by the last
steamer 10 the fleet that Captain Hartstein had
determined sail in the Re,ribution and that he
expected to accompany him. The committee hav.
ing nothing to do, adjourned, subject to the call Of
the chairman.
The rivers and harbor continued filed with ice
causing considerable damage 20 vessels, and render
ing navigation az all times hazardous. Yesterday
,he bark Byron. Capt. Gray, of Bath, from Car
denss FOR New York. while working he. way INTO
port, and when on the Miidle Ground ia the lover
bay, was cut through by the ice aud sunk in ten
minutes. Her crew escaped with only the clothing
they had on Her cargo consisted of 34j hogsheads
Of sugar. Some Of the bark's upper rails and rig
ring were saved by a s:eamtuC which happened 70
se in The neighborhooi when the disaster happened,
and which also picked mp the crew and brou,hs
them 90 the city.
The Young Mems Democratic Union Club mes
hast night and after Q stormy debate passed resolu
lions sympathizng with Forney on his defeat, and
abusing the three democrats who voted against him.
IL appears that there were two parties in the Cnb
enc Of which wished TO puG the defeated candidate
for Senator as much as possible, while the other was
gIicyed on account OF the democratic usiges in
the caucu- not beiug sustained. bg, did not Thick
FOrncy amounted to much, after al. Tuese young
democrats are funny felloas
Our CORES ondeuts in Havana, writing on the
10th inst, ss.te that tie Mexican war steamer Fl
Democrat BAD been surrendered by the runaways
b. Tire legitimately commissioned commander Cap
tain Ferier. senior Vilivacencs, the officer lately
in charge. preferred 10 remain in Havana rather
thsn take tic risk OF trial in Mex %. The sen.
tBoe passed IN the lie q Pines c0nspirators had
mo- been promulgated. The slave trade was brisk
and profitable. In Havana and MItanzas 'he Opera
troupes we're earning new laurels, and filling their
purses rapidly. spanish Intrigue ia san Domingo
wa coItn ed. Tradc has improved, freigh,s up
wares, aud the rate OF exchange unaltered. The
wesher was lnc, after an unusually "cold term"
Some Interesting details regarding the habits OF
social life and the style Of living the island
Civ IN the e'ies referred 10 above which may BE-
found elsewhere 10 our columns
The court martial la the case Of Com. Rowan met
again az Philadelphia yesterday when the counsel
for The accused stated that The preparation for toe
defence had REQUIRED more time tnan ne had autici.
pated END be tuerei re asked for further al ourn
newt until to-day, which wss agreed To By the
court
despatch from Albion, n. w. states that a
bloody io' was ia progress in that town last even
ing. uelwCen the l4bOrurs on the canal aud q party
If AmC icsrs. 80 lest &C cunts two men had been
Killed and several were 50 desperately wounded that
their lives are desplired Of. Whiskey was the
prime cause a the afry.
We publish elsewhere ule procee iings Of the Con
vention Of Abolonists, held al Worcester. Mass.
They contain several points Of interest not the least
Of which IL the auson Of one of the leaders OF
meeting 20 the coarse which Senator Sumner con.
templates pursuing upon his return TO the Senate
chamber.
The Board Of Councilmen met last evening, but
transacted no business Of importance. A commuui.
cation YVES received from Mr.. Ebing Commissioner
OF Streets and Lamps, sskiog for additional APP
preparation of $l0 $40 20 the allowance 10 his depart
ment for 1857 10 meet the deficiency of 1866.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about
$500 bales, closing AZ the recent decline, which
amounted 20 about c. per 10. over the highest point
Of last week. Flour was quite firm and in good de.
mand q, full prices. sales Of wheat were checked
by the difficulty Of making deliveries TO purchasers
on account Of the ice in the harbor. Holders, how
ever, continued firm. Corn was sold AZ nc. from
store for Western mixed, and &c. was asked for Il
delivered. Pork was steady at $40 80 for new mess
and tI9 GA ssl9 20 for old do Beef was firm.
with sales at full prices. Bacon and cut meats were
4 m. Lard sold for February delivery al l3c.