The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-08-09

serving the neutrality of our government, notwith
standing the force of sympathetic outside pres
sure. The English government is concentrating a
very strong force in the Chinese waters and appear
ancee indicate settled purpose on the part of the
British to bring the Celestials to such terms as may
be deemed satisfactory. The force now there con-
ssts Of sixty vessels, mounting seven hundred and
eighty three guns. Accompanying this force are
several sea going hospitals and transport ships. Sir
William Haste, commanding the Spartan, had apo.
logised for the insult offered government in pull
ing down the colors on board the American bark
Henrietta Maria.
Advices from Kansas state that Governor Walker
evacuated Lawrence on the Sd inst. The vote in
Lawrence in favor Of the Topeka constitution was
652, OILY two votes were cast against it. The Free
State ticket for minor offices was elected.
Incomplete returns received at Nashville seem t,
indicate the election to Congress of eight
democratic members in Tennessee. The election
of zoconer and Ready is certain. The majority of
Harris for Governor will exceed ten thousand.
Both branches of the new Legislature will be demo
cratic. In Missouri fifty counties have been heard
from, which give Major Rollins for Governor ma
jority of 4,72l. In Kentucky the election in the
third Congressional district is still undetermined.
In the fourth, Mr.. Talbot, democrat, is elected.
Returns from twenty-six counties in Iowa give
majority of about three thousand in favor of the
new constitution, which will be probably increased
by those to be heard from.
The Cunningham farce still occupies the attention
OF the authorities. Mr.. Stafford counsel for the &C
cused has submitted to Justice Dawson his points on
motion to bail. The counsel holds that the circum
stances Of the case, as shown by the preliminary
sidavits, obviously indicate that no object can
ist for any attempt to escape from trial on the part
the prisoner and claims that she should therefore
le admitted to bail in just and reasonable but not
excessive amount. The points were submitted TO
tue magistrate at a late hour Friday night. Not
being able to give them that attention yet which he
supposed the interest Of the demanded, he de-
termined to let the matter lay over until Monday.
AT o'clock tomorrow afternoon Justice Dawson
will decide either TO admit Mrs Cunningham to bail
Or 10 send her to prison forthwith. Elsewhere will
be found the points of the counsel for the defence,
together with several interesting letters in relation
70 The late extraordinary dcnouement in the Bond
street drama.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioners met in
private session yesterday morning and after spend
ing az hour in talking over the candidates of Fri.
CAV, without coming to any decision, adjourned
Intil hslfpast eleven o'clock on Monday morning.
Mr. Sckles spoke for over three hours yesterday
in the Conover contempt case, before Judge 10.
p,abam, on the testimony taken by the referee,
Henry Hilton, ESQ., Mr.. Field followed, but had
not concluded his argument when the Court sd.
iourned. He will resume tomorrow, at eleven
O'Clock, and will be answered by Mr.. Brady.
The award OF the Committee of the Common
Council relative to the gold snuffbox of Andrew
Jackson appears not TO have altogether met the ap.
probation Of some OF the officers OF the New York
cation on the subject.
William Reynolds was yesterday sent to the State
prison for the term of three years and two months
By Recorder Smith, in the General Sessions, and his
accomplice, William Watson for three years. They
are notorious river thieves. G. j. Gilet, convicted
On Friday Of stealing thousands Of dears worth OF
valuable papers from Judge onderdonk's Office, was
Sentenced to five ytars Incarceration in Sing Sing
prison. The Recorder denied the motion OF counsel
for James Shaw to dischsr &c him from custody. At
Abe last term Judge Russell decided that the iuiict
ment should have been for ENLIGHTENMENT and not
larceny, while the Recorder was Of the opposite
opinion. 1t is rumored that the trial Of Cancemi
for the murder Of officer Anderson has been removed
e. the Oyer and Terminer.
A repeal meeting will be held In Tompkins square
Tomorrow evening to protest against the acts Of
the bla,k republican Legislature. number Of
eminent speakers have been invited and there
should be a large attendance.
The inquest In the case OF young Tompkns, who
fled last Sunday morning a. Hoooken from the ef.
fleets Of injuries re eived the evening previous at
house Of prostitution In Mulberry street, was con-
sludtd last evening at Hcboken. At few minutes
a. l2oclock the jury retired TO deliberate upon their
verdict but had not agreed at A. N. this corning.
From report Of the evidence we learn that two
new parties have been arrested upon suspicion Of
Icing implicated in the murder.
The Naval Courts Martial Nos. aud 2 have been
adjourned by order Of Secretary Toucey, until the
9Th Of next month. Before adjournment the de-
1en,e of Lieutensnts Marin, Harrison and Perry
were heard.
Accounts from st. john N. B., 70 the 9Th inst
,tpresent the prospect Of abund ant crop Of grain
ss most cheering. The hay crop it is thought would
lie below an average. The rumor Of the rot in po,s
toes in that province Is not confirmed. Halifax pa
rsrs 10 the Sd inst state the crops looking vel
The salmon fishery appears 10 have been general
failure, while at the sane time the waters in some
localities are teeming with mackerel. Cod fishing
an the north shore OF the st. Lawrence is represent
I'd as icing very encouraging.
Our files from Bermuda are dated on I'D Of July
Her Msjes,y's floating battery Terror, "a powerful
steam vessel with heavy armament) had arrived
from England and 10 be stationed at the islands
The Bvmudiun says that the weather was exceed
ngly mild-the perfection Of what summer affords
Int gardeners are lamenting the absence Of rain.
ldvices from Demarara, W. l., dated on 7th Of
July. report that sugar was high at that place
no.hing doing in freigh's and no demsni for yes
Gels.
The City Inspector reports 55l deaths during the
ppt week-a increase of 20 as compared with the
mortality Of the week previous The increase is
MARTY due 10 the prev ence Of cholera infant1m-