The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-05

oAo 10 warmly cuoOfseus Ot&1eC important matSoi6
were submitted to the Chamber and Laid over for
consideration.
We publish elsewhere a graphic account Of the
annual regatta of the New York Yacht Club which
took place yesterday. The Julia won the first the
Una the second and the Edgar the third prize while
On outside prize was awarded to the widgeon.
The position of Comptroller Flagg was practically
defined yesterday AZ to the pryment Of the police.
He will draw lis warrants and leave the rival Com
mssioneis to check their payment By respective
limitations. The attempt has been made to
persuade the police that no appeal woald be
taksn by the Mayor from the decision in the
Supreme Court. The CLOGS notices Of council for
hearing on the 18th inst at Albany are given else
where. Some additional manifestations wero male
last evening at the station houses in the course Of
the effort wbioh is being exploded for dividing the
police force. The new Commissioners we're found to
te in mnorties Of skies and sevens on the roll calls
Tie special police force, Captain Wslling at the
bead, furnished BY The new Police Commissioners
on the requisiton of the Quarantine Commissioners
to protect the contractors in erecting Quarantine
buildings at Ssguine's Point left New York Jester-
day shortly after midnight and reached their intend
ed destination at O'Clock yesterday morning. A tenn
poray binding for the policemen and carpenters to
occupy was built yesterday. During the day two
companies Of oystermea came to the grounds where
the work giving and uttered threats CT burning
any buildings that might be erected. Commissioner
Hall went Out with the police force and rem aimed
there all day yesterday. Commissioner Bovine visit
ed the grounds curing the day. The oystermen and
others about the Point much incensed and IL is
not unlikely that serious troubles will ensue and
some blood be shed before the diticulties term
mated.
| The BosId Of CouDcilnen were in session last
evening and transacted considerable routine bust
ncss. A resolution appropriatng 1000 for pub
fishing system Of musical notation for the blind
Notwithstanding the veto Of the Mayor. was unan
mousiy adopted. TIE Corporation Counsel sent in
an opinion on the subject Of gas companies charging
for the OF meters; he Is OF loss to conceive
upon what just principle charge is made for meters.
The report Of the special committee appointed to
rquire into the causes of the present filthy coadi-
ton Of the streets presented and referred 10 the
Committee of the Whole. The facts upon which
the conclusions Of tho committee based have ap-
reared in the HFRA, from time 10 time In our re-
ports OF the testiI, '.ytskeu. The committee re.
commend that the City Inspector thoroughly clean
the streets forthwith. and afterwards make con.
tracts under proper specifications for keeping them
clean.
The City Inspector had conference with mum.
Der Of emipen citizens yesterday at his Office, with
reference to the best means to clean the city ;Inme
distely. He says he has done all he can, but is
thwnted Ia his efforts By the Common Council and
the Comptroller, rs the one will not oct and the
other will not pay, while in the meantime the city
continues filthy and pestilence is imminent unless
something Is done After short conference it was
decided to refer the matter to another and LARGER
meeting OF influential citizens, which will be held
shortly. 1t is evident that something should be
done.
The storehouse OF George W. Baxter, situated in
FuIrnan street, Brooklyn, together With its con-
tents, consisting Of SIS hcgshcads Of sugar, 45O
barrels Of rnoasses and 200 hides, totally des
troyed by fire about noon yesterday. The loss is
estimated at nearly quarter of million OF dollars
The fire IL believed TO have originated by sparks
from lsborer's pipe falling upon bundle of hay.
The democratic convention having in considera-
ton the adoption of more advisable plan for hold
ing primary elections. met again last evening at
Tammsny Hall. Elijah F. Purdy occupied the
chair. The com lnittee {, whom the matter was re-
ierred at previous meeting made their report and
submitted their plans TO the convention There was
v
panyipg the report, and lengthy debate ensacd
between the friends and opponents Of the report.
which was not closed up 70 twelve O'Clock last
night.
After many years CT strife there Is a. last pros.
pet Of union of the antagonistic Masonic bodies
in this State. The Grand Lodge Of Free and Ac-
copied Masons, under the Grand Mastership OF Nor
docai Myers, commenced ia annual sc sson on Taea.
day last aud has continued its sessions daily.
Among the subjects of interest that have been dis.
eussed and acted upon the ARTICLES Of tnon.'
~ reported by the Committee Of Conference. After
a full and free discussion Of them they unani-
mously accepted as the basis of a settlement of the
unhappy difficulties that have existed intae Masonic
fraternity since lS4e. This body has not a. yet
closed its session. Tue Grand Lodge, under the
Grad Mssiorship Of John NJ. Lewis. Jr.. has also
had the "articlss of union under consideration
during the past three days. They we're adopted yes
terday. The subject, however, was subsequently
reopencd, but will probably be concluded this morn.
ing
At thc opening OF the Court Of Sessions yester-
day the District Attorney moved 10 forfeit the bail
In the case Of Henry Darling, Broadway merchant
indicted Tor attempting to pass photographed hun
died dollar bin on Beck & Co, which motion, after
Strenuous opposition from counsel, was granted.
Mr.. Manning. who became hail for the accused in
the sum Of So 0Oo has made great efforts TO ad him.
In consequence of the postpouonens of cases tho
calendar. no jury trials held yesterday, save
charge OF grand larceny against Dennis Lyon, tor
stealing lfiy bags Of Indian corn from the barge
Great Republic; but his previous good character.
and the evidence being remarkably slight, caused
the ny to scquiI the accused without leaving their
seats. The jury In the case Of Louis Gemmei. who
had been locked up sos the night, discharged by
the Recorder. Nine were for conviction and three
for soquittsL Catherine Ashbell one Of the actors
in the NcwLurg drama, Is indicted for an offence
and win be tried this term.
Tho sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about 900
bsles par in usnsitu. The market was unsettled ana In
some ossca slight decline from ME previous qsosssons