The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-03

The mysterious and horrible murder of DR.. Har-
yey Burdel still continues to be the general and
most interesting topic of conversation. The test
mony elected on the Coroner's inquest yesterday
has developed facts which TO throw more light
upon the details of the tragedy. Papers have been
found in the secretary of Mr. Eckel which it is
claimed belong TO the deceased. The parties origi-
paIly arrested still remain in custody and the house
yet re mains in charge of the police. For full ac-
count of the Coroners investigation, together With
other interesting details, we would refer our readers
10 another page.
The election for Chief Engineer Of the Fire De
partment, which for some time past has created
god deal of excitement among the fremen of our
city will take place this evening, at the different
engine houses. There are three candidates for the
Office, viz
Alfred c. rsou ...... Chief Enstneer.
Henry n Howard. .Asss'snt Engineer
Rccert walker. Fulton Ensine Company No H.
The returns of the different companies will be
eanvassed at the Stuyvesant Institute on Wednes
day evening, and the result announced.
In the United States Senate yesterday resolu
hon was adopted calling On the Secretary Of War to
communicate copies Of all correspondence not here
tofore furnished relative to the California "Vigi-
lance Committee of 1856. Also, resolution call
ing for information to the results of the trial of
camels in the military service. resolution to APP
point committee to ascertain and report mode OF
examining the votes for President and Vice-Presi
cent, and 10 notify them Of their election, was
adopted, and a committee appointed to confer with
q like committee from the House. The Indian APP
preparation bill, with amendments involving over
million of dollars, was then passed The House
of Representatives passed a bill legilizng entries
under the graduation act Of 1854, made prior TO its
passsge, in cases where settlement was made In
good iaith. resolution introduced by direction
Of the Investigating Committee directing the Ser
geant alarms to bring James w. Simonton before
the committee 10 answer questions put TO him, was
adopted. The bill remodelling the revenue system
was discussed and postponed TO Monday next. The
appropriation Of 900 for the purchase of a
steam revenue cutter, with the Senates amendment
striking out the provision that IL shall be Stationed
in the barbor of New York, and used for relieving
shipwrecked persons was passed and awaits the
acton of the President. A resolution from the
Committee on the Judiciary for the Impeachment
Of Judge watrous, OF the District OF Texas, was
introduced.
Our special despatch from Washington this morn.
ing contains much interesting news relative 10 the
movements Of the politicians sayings and doings a,
the capital, DC, &c.
Nothing Of importance transpred in our State
Legislature yesterday. We refer our readers TO the
telegraphic news for a report Of their proceedings
4 full account of the dongs OF the democratic
caucus at Albany last evening for the selection OF
candidate for United States Senator IL given else
where. Much excitement existed among the dele
gates. After a letter from Mayor Wood, requesting
his friends to withdraw his name, was read, Daniel
Il. Siokles received q majority OF the votes.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening, but no
business Of importance was transacted. commu
nication received from the Counsel 10 the Cor.
poration in answer TO resolution passed last Thurs
day requiring him 70 comply with a resolution Of
Dec smber i6, 1885, asking his Official opinion as 10
the duties, expenditures, &C., OF the Commissioners
OF the Central Park" The Counsel states tina. he
has been SICK but more than insinuates that there
are more important duties stached TO his Office than
answering questions for the Common Council heads
OF departments &c.
In the Board of Councilmen last evening a pream.
bile and resolution declaring the bill at present he.
fore the Legislature at Albany for the appointment
OF Police Commissioners for this city, unconsttuton.
nj, urging the representatives from the city 10 use
all honorable means 10 protect the rights Of their
constituents, and TO oppose all attempts to disfran
chise the people Of this city, was introduced AID
ordered 10 be printed. petition from Messrs.
Sperry Co, relative 10 the erection Of tower on
the Battery, with the view Of determining the cor.
rect time by observation, referred The remsin-
der Of the session was taken up with petitions re.
ports OF committees, &C.
At the meeting yesterday Of the Board Of Super.
visors, the City Chamberlain made his annual re.
port, by which itappears that the amount Of moneys
controlled by the Supreme and County Courts, in
his hands was a. follows:-Bonds and mortgages,
s7s45T7 80; New York Life Insurance and Trust
Company, ga ,e77 10; United states Trust Comps-
ny, t3O,7l6 o.; United States Trust Company Item.
porary deposit s2IO 35 10; various securities, tl2
200; Shoe and Leather Bank, s54,l53 25-Totsl,
tl,OOl,l5s 81. Several bills presented 10 the gu
peIVisors TOT selStiNl were referred
Rev. Dr. HswSr Svered highly interesting lee.
tnre before very sect assemblage u ladies and
gentlemen laat evening, al Hope Chapel, on the
"Ethnolegy Of America Owing 10 the pressure
upon or columns OF the recent horrible murder
.sse, se are compelled 10 omit our report.
VIM. =. Thompson, one Of the reporters Of the