The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-04


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The News.
The steamship Washington, Capt. Csvendy which
yeft Southampton on the 10th ult., arrived at this
pors last evening. She brought the mails aud one
hundred passengers. Her advices have been antici-
pated by the New York, City of Washington and
America. Carpenter, implicated in the Great
Northern Railroad frauds who IVES taken from this
city in the steamer Vanderbilt arrived In Paris from
Havre on the morning Of the nth ult.
The steamship Cahswbs arrived at this port yes
terday with Havana dates to the 2sth ult. The
markets had undergone no change. Our CORES
poudents state that sixty negroes had been seized
by the government officers on the south side of the
island, near Sancti Spiritus. Four hundred Chinese
coolies were landed on the 10th ult, from vessel
which lost twepty-six on the voyage. The negroes
were sent to Batsbanao, and General Concha had
ordered investigations; but the popular dread of
the influence Of the slave traders was 80 extensive
II was feared that testimony could not be had
against them. The bark Elisha Kent Kane. OF
Philadelphia, at Havana
The Pennsylvanis American State Council yes
terday nominated Isaac Hazlshurst, of Phadephis,
for Governor; Jacob Broom, Of Philadelphia, and
jasper E. Brady. Of Alegany, for Supreme Court
Judges; and Mr.. Lindermsn, of Berks, for Canal
Commissioner.
The Democratic Republican General Committee
met last evening at TsmmAny Hall. but adjourned
until Friday without transacting any business.
We received from st. Louis last night, by tele
graph, synopsis Of Gov. Walkers Introductory I'd.
dress TO the people Of Kansas. The document com
plete appeared In tho HERALD Of Monday last.
The White street Commissioners Arc seeking 70
establish independent stations, uniforms and compa
pies "a q State police outright, and with this view
made wholesale dismissals Of eleven m,re captains
Yesterday. The new Board had consultation with
Comptroller Flagg ut their Office, aud 1t is stated
that the purpose to supersede the Mayor will be at
tempted in the city finances a. in the case Of his
other executive functions. Flsgg viii, IL 10 said,
daw his individual checks, and by process not yet
stated proceed to exact their payment without the
signature Of the Mayor.
The Board Of Aldermen met lat evening. The
Committee on Streets did not present their report
on the neglect OF the contractors being DESTROYS Of
continuing their deliberations. with the view Of ar.
ranging matters to save the city from suits for
damages. The report viii be presented next Mon
Cay when. probably the contracts will be an
clean the streets. resolution was adopted re.
questing the Comptroller TO substitute bonds bear.
ing ak per cen, interest for the five per cent Central
Park bonds Issued last year. A Communication
was received from the new Central Park Commits
siopers asking for the issue Of stock to the amount
Of s50OO0 10 enable them to carry on their opera.
tiobs- II Is not likely that the request will be
granite until the Court Of Appeals decide on the
fha I,rv aft ba -
Legislature. The Corporation Counsel, in q letter
90 the Board, gives it as his opinion that the Com
mon Council cannot change the route OF a stage
lire granted before April IL. 1857, without being
liable TO damages.
In the Surrogate Court yesterday several an
davis vere read in support OF a motion for com
mission California, to take the testimony OF White
head c. Hyde, between whom and Mrs. Cunningham
sBurdell) 1t Ia alleged tina. an engagement OF mar
rage existed while she was living 10 Bond street.
Further testimony was taken AL tending TO prove
thsi DR.. BurdeI WIS in Hcrdner on the 2jtn, 18th
and 9th Of October last, which fact seemed " bs
pretty clearly established II viii he rccolected that
his reputed marriage with Mrs. Cunningham took
place on the 18th Of that month.
The Board Of Education held their regular month.
~ meeting last evening. An appropriation Of
also sI3 see for the erection of new schoolbouse
ct 2oeth street and Twelfth avenue. The necessary
appropriation for teschers' salaries was agreed TO-
The resignation of VIM. GLAND Bourne az ss1stant
clerk Of the Board, was rendered and accepted.
WIN. Y. CLARK was chosen finance clerk in place OF
r. g. HART, resigned, During the months Of June,
July and September the schools will open at eight
O'Clock In the morning and close q, two o'clock In
Abe afternoon; the usual hours will be observed
during The remainder Of the year. II ia believed
that there are twenty thousand children brought up
in hleness and ignorance in this city, and the Board
contemplate adopting measures that will ensure an
sttendsnoe OF portion at least Of these juveniles At
The public schools.
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday
a communication was received from the counsel Of
The Board, recommending the prosecution Of the
captain Of the ship Charles Cooper, now on the
voyage from Antwerp for tbis port for failing, a. Is
sieged, 70 furnish sufficient supply Of provisions
sor bis passengers. The penalty, conviction, Ia
~ 100 ape and Imprisonment not exceeding one
year. 30 far this year ei,1l2 emigrants have ar
rived at this port, against 81 2s2 during the same
hne last year. The Commissioners bsye q balance
Of tst ,to1 On hand.
William Dcneny WA tried and conyicted Of for.
ger IN The second degree yesterday in the General
Sessions and sent 70 the State prison for five years:
Inc tts Bartholomew, OF grand Iarceny-s4ate
sprison two years; Bamuel Jones alias Moore Of the
sssme offence remanded for sentence. louis Gem.
mel WAS tried for stealing two pisces Of silh from
r.