The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-19


The News.
Our Geographic des % sehes from Washington an
nsunce the basis Of a new treaty with Mexico. 1t
snbrsoes the acquisition of Sonora and Sinaloa,
with the command of the Gulf OF California, on the
enc side, in consideration Of a sum OF money as au
equivalent on the other Mr.. Buchanan, it is sal },
has made known his views the subjec', and the
matter will be considered by the Cabinet in fe v
days
In the state Senate yesterday report in ia yor
Of the bill providing for the consolidate IN Of the
slies of New York and Brooklyn was pre-.
scented. The Senate held an executive sss-
siop, but no appointments were acted on
In the Assembly the New York city chr
ter was reported complete. 1t will problbly
pass during the present week No serious opp Isl
ton to it is expected in the Senate. The charter
not very unlike that of 1880. Il allows the present.
officers to continue until the expiration of their
terms, reduces the number of Aldermen and abb
fishes two of the departments. The democratic
members for New York wished to present the sab
jet 10 citizens convention, but the report Of the
majority Of the committee accepted by a vote of
City 10 thirty nine.
Tbs Canal Board yesterday adopted by a vote OF
Eve TO two, the report in favor Of discriminating
woiis, anu cAuOlslS lne poHVy w NbyiuS toiis Vii
railroads.
The steamer Persia sailed from this port TO
Liverpool at noon yesterday. She carried out one
hundred and sixty nine passengers and $500 1853 in
specie.
Commander Swartwout, OF the United States
steamer Massachusetts, has made an interesting
report of the engagement fought on the 2lst Of
March last, between the crew OF that vessel and a
lap 1ofN Dna nd near "a nhl
Washington Territory. The Indians were enca nped
In large force but under cover Of the guns OF the
steamer Leuienants SHINES and Forest with a
party of Twenty-Five sailors and marines, made q
very gallant charge upon them, driving them from
their encampment into the woods. The Indians
fought with desperate courage and determination.
During the whole DAY fire was kept up from the
Massachusetts, upon the Indians wherever they
were seen in the woods. The United States force
had one man killed and one wounded, and the
indians lost twenty-seven killed and twenty zone
wounded-among the latter one oftber chiefs. The
Indians sued for peace, and promised 10 go 10 Vic
soria, and never visit Puget Sound again.
The special committee Of the Board of Aldermen
tie relief of Broadway, rather the opening of
q new avenue west Of il, met az Ain yesterday The
room was crowded with persons interested in the
O new avenue on the west side of Broadway, but
there was a great difference Of opinion as to the
best place for that avenue. The parties consumed
two hours in discussing the merits Of the Greene
street and the University place and Wooster street
routes. Each route was warmly supported and
opposed by the different parties. The sense OF the
assembly taken by vote before the committee
adjourned when the parties in favor Of the avenue
p1acp e..
claimed 10 have had the majority.
The proceedings Of the Board Of Education last
evening report of which may he found in another
column, are quite interesting During discussion
.pon q resolution to establish an additional school
in the Fourth ward, member OF the Board stated
that various influences had been brought to bear
upon the Ward Board to induce them to select ce..
tain property for a site, and he could produce All
davis TO prove that money had been offered 10 fur
ther ,he ends Of the property holders. No specific
charges Of corruption were, however, preferred and
the subject was dropped. The City superinten dent
sent In communication adverse 10 the public con.
certs given by the pupils Of the Schools. lie thinks
they are rapidly becoming rivals 10 our public en-
tertsinn ents. The Finance Committee offered a
statement to the eject that they early in January
made report on the financial condition OF the
this neglect as dsrespectful the committee, with
one exception, rendered their designations, which
were accepted. The Board then prooee ded 10 ballot
for a new committee, and after two unsuccessful
trials, adjourned.
The ship Centurion, Captain Caulkins, arrived at
tbis port yesterday with the mutineer. Of the brig
General Pierce, who are charged with numbering
the captain and part Of the crex Of that vessel
They were taken in charge by the United State.
Marshals.
Commissioner Morell decided yesterday 10 send
the case Of Colonel Fsbens aud Mr. Bolton, the al.
legged Nisaraguan flibusters charged with Violating
the neutrality laws, TO the Grand Jary. We give
the opinion Of the Commissioner elsewhere. A de
Cision in the case of James Miles will probably he
rendered this morning.
An unusual amount of routine business was trans
acted in The Board Of Councmen las. evening.
motion 10 increase the pay Of the members from a.
per night TO - was carried by vote Of thirtyons
TO sixteen.
We publish today very interesting account OF
The Sabbath exercises OF the Sprtuslists Of New
York, unler the lead Of Mrs. Cora Hatch, one OF
The shining lights OF the new faith. Our report
gives sketch Of Mrs. Ha.chs personal appearance,
and Of her inspired discourse on Spiritualism.
The Hudson river is again open, and steamboats,
viii hereafter run at their usual hours
During the past week, 3s2e head of cattle have
been brought 10 the city, showing decrease Of 500
IN the receipts as compared with the week previous.
Notwithstanding nc deslsass "a stock, price %