The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-02

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The News.
A bloody riot happened at The municipal cleo
ten in wsshingtoa yesterday, between tho cid
ssns On the ono ids and Largo number Of
Baltimore rowdies on the other. The rioters
were well armed, and took possession of q
piece Of artillery, with which they threatened
their opponents. Two companies Of marines, or
dered out by the President, were placed at
the disposal Of the Mayor, who ordered them 10
are upon the mob, which they did. Five or nix per.
sons were killed and . number Of others were
wounded. The killed and wounded. a. IL usually
the case on such occasions, were Innocent lockers
on. while the rioters escaped almost unhurt The
accounts Of the riot are conflicting, and may be
greatly exaggerated.
Tho steamship Canadian, from Liverpool 10th
ar, for Quebec and Montreal, went ashore, ct one
~'olsok yesterday morning. IN the nyer st. Lew
ssnca, sheut forty mikes hs1ow Quebss. At Lest
acoeunts her precise condition hid ~ bssn sscer.
tanned
The Canadians Europsan adyioes srs fsur days
later than those received at this port BY the Arabia
The intelligence possesses but little interest The
difficulty between Prussia and Switzerland relative
TO Neuchatel has been finally settled to the
satisfaction Of all parties and il Is reported that
the preiimiDaiies to pacific adjustment Of the
questions in dispute between Spain and Mexico had
been agreed to at Madrid. There is nothing ne
from China The money, cotton and breadstufss
markets were generally without change.
Comptroller Flagg issues letter stating that be
Ia prepared TO pay the municipal police force DOW
doing duty upon the basis Of the charters. He also
makes flourish, to o certain extent In favor of the
new Commissioners and their bill All the captains
of the city police sent in special reports Ia writing
by way Of formal scquicscence In the proposed re-
organisation Of the force 1t s understood that the
Commissioners of all the different Boards have
had formal intimaton from Albany that
oil moneys for their use must first
come from New York to the State Treasury before
being paid back 10 the Commissioners. So also
must all advances be raised In this city. The new
Police Commissioners have concluded TO cut adrift
from the municipal department altogether, and be-
gin proniscuous dismissals today to Be oxed up
until all the present force shall be theoretically dis
banded They issue assurance that station houses
are to be independently provided. Their estimates
for New York and Brooklyn make additions Of more
than s2o0 900 additional expense for New York and
more than 1000 tor Brooklyn.
The Quarantine Commissioners had their wharf
az Beguine's Point burned down on Sunday night.
Yesterday an injunction was moved against them
before Judge Roosevelt, which was denied on The
ground of its or pdre character; the motion TO be
renewable, however, when the usual requirements
shall have been complied with. The armada for the
defence of their domains M wolfes farm Is expected
70 sail to-day. II viii comprise twenty-five men
under Captain walling.
The June sessions Of the Board of Supervisor,
and of the Common Council commenced last even.
ing The proceedings, full reports OF which we give
elsewhere, we're unusually interesting.
In the Board Of Supervisors . communication was
RECEIVED from the Metropolitan Police Commission.
ers, modestly asking for the sum Of one million
ninety four thousand dollars for the yearly expenses
OF the black republican department which they
would fsin establish In this city. The communica
ton was not read, bat was consigned to the table
which now groans beneath many very heavy docu
ments. Coroner Connery sent 1, petition tor $3.50
expenses which he had been subjected TO by his
next meeting.
The Board Of Aldermen held q long session. The
Councilmens ordinance establishing q day and
night watch, 10 be independent OF all interference
from The State was called up and elected some de.
bate. After some opposition u was concurred Ia.
The proposition Of the Councilmen for cleaning the
streets was made the special order for Wednesday.
communication was received from the Street
inspector respecting the condition Of the streets II
viii be found In our report motion 10 appro-
pirate $500 for portraits OF Chief Matsell was lost
for want Of constitutional vote A proposition
was made by California engineer 10 tunnel the
East river between New York and BROOKLYN at a
cost Of one million of dollars. The Mayor was
authorized 10 offer reward Of $4,000 for the dis
oovery Of the murderer of Or. Burdsl.
In the Board Of Councilmen q resolution was
adopted calling on the Corporation Counsel for bid
opinion a. TO the legality Of the fticth section o
The new charter, which divides the city into seven
teen sldermanic districts, and also IN point on
what legal steps are necessary 10 protect the right
of our citizens n the said section IL found 10 be In
consistent with existing laws. number Of bill
were passed to third reading in COMMITTEES of tn
whole
The reported arrival Of the sloopof.war James
town in the Delaware river from the West Coast o
Africa ia NOT confirmed by steamers that arrived
Philadelphia yesterday II is stated, however, tina
she is a, anchor in the bay. waiting 10 place por
ton Of her supplies on board the steam frgste Min
nesota.
The mysterious murder near Newburg il still
mystery, and ia now likely 10 remain one. Durinl
The examination before the Coroner yestcrds