The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-18

The steamship Central America is lost The
steamer Thomas Swami, from New York, has ar
rived at Charleston, and reports having spoke on
tie 18th inst, about Is miles N. Of Hatterss, the
Norwegian bark Elise, which had on board forty of
the passengers of the steamship Central America.
The passengers stated that the Central America
foundered on the 10th inst and that olly sixty out
of over five hundred passengers were saved. No.
thing is mentioned concerning the treasure on
board. The Elise, which has on board the ship
wrecked Passengers of the Central America, is
bound for New York and may reach here in a day
or two.
There was considerable excitement in the cotton
market Of New Orleans on the 10th inst and prices
ranged from one quarter 70 threeeights Of cent
above the lowest rates Of last week. The sales
were large, and nearly all to fill English orders.
The execution of the orders was the cause of the
rise, and prices were firm at l5Ic. for midding.
We have news from the Cape Of Good Hope to the
18th Of July. The colonial papers advocate the
further territorial annexation and settlement by the
British Of large portion Of Southern Africa as an
eectual means Of REFRESHING the slave trado Slaves
from hhNauh Wert slnppcu uuiiN OA Ndeai COdskp
and heavily armed American vessel, said to be en-
gagged in the trade was boarded by the authorities.
The German military settlers, sent ont by England,
were very popular. Baron lie eros, French Envoy
TO China had arrived at Cape Town Banks railroads
ard insurance companies were being freely estab-
ished. The wool trade Of Natal was hourishing and
profitable.
A large and enthusiastic meeting, mainly of Irish
men, assembled AT Stuyvesan Institute last evening,
TO express opposition 70 British enistments in the
Upited States for the war in India, and sympathy
with the Sepoy mutiny. Some very strong resolu-
lions and an address TO the working subjects Of
Great Britain were adopted, and eloquent speeches
were made BY Col. Doheny, Oliver Byrne and others.
See our report.
Nathaniel Merrill appeared yesterday before Re-
corder Smith aud made a complaint against f.
Fowler, who, II Is alleged keeps q bogustcke
Office corner of Chambers and West streets, upon
which he was arrested. Fowler it Ii charged, told
Mr.. M. that bis was the United States Steamship
Company's Office, and on demanding t25 as part
payment for o ticket to California 1t given. The
complainant, on finding out that he had been "sod"
demanded his money, which Fowler refused 20 re-
fund. When brought before the Recorder be gave
mp the money, and was admitted to bail on finding
$4,000 suretes. His Honor Is determined to punish
MI bogus ticket sellers severely In future.
The Board OF Aldermen met last evening. A
preamble and resolution were offered by Alderman
Tucker, and referred 10 the Law Committee, setting
forth that there II large amount Of work performed
about the public bull Sings by persons not properly
authorized, and therefore contrary 10 law, and di.
rtcting the appointment OF special committee TO
investigate the facts. Reports recognizing the n
nance Department, and the appointment OF IS
sistants to the clerk Of the Common Council in or.
der TO prepare for the approaching election, were
presented, and ordered 70 be printed. A report,
giving the exclusive Of pier foot Of l30th street
TO the Harlem Navigation Company, was adopted.
The Board Of Councilmen were in session last
evening, but the business transacted was of q rou.
tine nature. The special order Of the evening-the
acceptance OF the report Of the special committee ap
pointed TO redstrics the city in conformity with the
new charter, was postponed TIL next week. reso.
luton was adopted directing the City Inspector to
report the names and residences Of all persons
owning stands In the several markets, and the
amount paid per day for their use; also 20 print
$500 copies Of the recent laws passed by the last
Legislature relative 10 the city and TO authorize the
Comptroller TO issue bonds a, seven, instead Of six
per cent, for assessments The majority and minor
ty reports relative 70 suspendng Engine Companies
No. and Al, were presented but both lost for want
Of constitutional vote. AS soon as the Board ad
Sourned democratic caucus was held in the Cham
Der for the purpose Of making some slight amend
ments In the ordinance respecting the redistrictne
Of the city.
The trial Of Michael wogan, Jr., who Il CHARGED
with arson In the third degree, in firing Mr. Bearnes
wholesale liquor store. No. 274 Front street, on the
2lst Of February last, was continued yesterday in
the Court OF Sessions, and occupied the whole Of the
day. A large amount of testimony was adduced by
The defence for the purpose Of establishing a6i
The closing speeches Of counsel and the judges
chage 70 the jury will. be delivered this morning.
-, co'ios market Vas quis yesterday, and sales con
go sbout 800 800 bales without quotsble change IN
rtas rhe noeks In nrSt hands were quite light srd
t rom The crop expected 10 be considerably later
a. sul rhs receipts of breadnurs coptinued light,
a. y q fsr demand for export prices confined buoy
o. ncas and Wheat Of about the pvevious days quo.
Veo&a Prime 10 choice vsas Ken,ucsy and Dsous