The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-26
The sews


Is spreading daily. Two of the principal Philadel-
phia banks suspended yesterday, and there was an
active run by billhoders the others, which is cal
culated to add materially to the panic in that city,
The laws of Pennsylvania forfeit the charter of any
bank suspending specie payments, chartered ia
1s50-but the billhoder has security, there being
no law in that State compelling banks to secure
their issues. meeting of the directors of all the
Philadelphia banks was held last evening. AT
late hour las. night it was understood that they
recommended general suspension of the banks
of that city, to take effect this morning. We give
elsewhere the latest regarding the pressure as
also the opinions of the leading London journals
with regard to its effect European investments in
the United States.
Another thou sand dollars was added yesterday TO
The fund for the relief Of the sufferers by the Central
America. This makes over sl4 900 already collect
ed in this city. The committee adjourned till Mon
day next.
The officers Of the navy and marine corps at
Washington held a meeting yesterday to give ex.
preston to their sympathy for the untimely death
Of Captain Herndon. resolution Of coincidence
with his widow and daughter was adopted, as also
one for the erection of an appropriate monument to
his memory at the Naval Academy in Annapolis.
IL - plNpOS6u that Tue lhOts Ol America falSe
fund for the widow of Captain Herndon, as a token
of regard for his humane conduct in saving the wo.
men and children on board Of the Central America.
Elsewhere will be found some additional details rela-
tive 10 the loss OF this vessel
4he mails Of the Canada reached this city from
Boston last night, and the letters will be distributed
this morning. Our Geographic summary from Hall
fax, published on Thursday morning, contained the
chief points Of the news. We observe tina, the Rus.
sian government has issued most important decree
with reference TO q future commercial intercourse
between the United States and the people of siba.
ria II IL ordered that the teaching of the German
Language he discontinued in the public schools Of
1rkoutsk, and superseded by the English or az 1t ia
officially called "La iangue Americaine," a. the
people the banks Of the Amoor river will have
more profitable trade with the United States than
with Germany in short time. Hiram Strott, first
mate Of the ship Webster, Of New York, was arrest
cd in Liverpool the 18th inst, for assaultng and
perhaps fatally manning Thomas Kelly. q pas
seneer. Strott was committed TO prison, and Kel
~ sent to the hospital
The Ameis cans OF the Third Judicial district met
in convention at Albany yesterday. and adopted
resolution that the American party OF that district
would make nominations with sole reference 10 the
ness Of the candidates without regard TO their po
htical sentiments
Peremptory orders have been sent by the govern
ment 10 Mr.. McKeon, United States District Attor.
ney for this circuit, TO employ every means n his
power 10 check any ilibuster expeditions that may
be or foot in this city. The government is deter.
mined 10 break up all unlawful enterprises, and will
spare no efforts TO effect its purpose. Hon. Thomas
II. Benton IL said 10 be lying Of the point of death
al Washington. In view Of his approaching disso
luton be has sent dispatches for his family and
friends The General Land Office issued q patent
yesterday TO the Pulgas rancho lying on the bay Of
San Francisco and containing thirty thousand acres.
Advices from the Germantown az Madeira on thu
3Oth ult, have been received at the Navy Depart
ment Captain Page reports all well and that be
was cordially received at Madeira.
An adjourned meeting Of the Masonic Peace Con-
vention was held at odd Fellows Hall last evening
when lengthy address TO the NJ. W. G. Masters,
wardens and brothers Of the State, favoring an
nmicable settlement Of the existing difficulties, was
read, adopted and ordered printed.
The trial Of Michael Canoemi the Italian CHARGED
with the murder OF policeman Anderson. on the
2lst Of July, is progressing in the Court or oyer
and Terminer. On the adjournment Of the Court
yesterday the District Attorney said that he would
only occupy few moments IN the morning. All the
evidence adduced yesterday pointed very strongly
against the accused. Mr.. Biankman will address
The jury IN behalf Of the accused at noon to-day.
In the General Sessions yesterday John ?. Devlin
was charged with burglary In the first degree il
breaking into the dwelling Of Henry Warren, on the
9TH Of August. He having proved that he bad pur-
chased The property from man who bad been con
yicied OF this burglary not knowing Il u have been
stolen, the Jury honorably acquitted him.
The trial Of Jas 7. Donnelly, for the murder Of
Albert $. Moses, stB occupies the attention Of the
Court Of oyer and Trminer al Freehold NJ. The
Summing up on both sides has been concluded, 80
" may look for veriict this morning
The special committee appointed 10y the Board OF
totncilmen . investigate into the propriety OF
iocsiing ferry from the foot Of Jackson street