The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-16

The NeWs.
We publish despatch from Washington stating
that the steamer Tennessee arrived at Key West on
the 10 b inst, from Aspinwa AMI San Juan, Mica
ragua with intelligence that Col. Lockr.dge had
abandoned kis desigo of attacking Castillo and had
retrested, leaving the San Juan river in mplete
possession of the Costa Rcars 1t is also reported
that an explosion occurred on board Locktidge's
steamer, the J. Scott, by which sixty of the iii.
busters we've filed. The only foundation for these
reports that we have discovered is the con-
Guiding paragraphs OF a letter from Key West ,ted
10th inst received in Charleston on Sunday last by
the Isabel and published in the Charleston Mercury
of Mopoay. The Mercury makes no aIlusion what
ever to these imp )rtant events in its edit )ria co
lumns and it is strange shat tie news was not sent
to this city at earlier period of the week. as te
legraphic communication bet Seen Charleston and
New York was open on Tuesday aud Wednesday
last. The Charestsn Courier of Monday in its no.
tce OF the arrival of the Isabel after thanking the
purser Of the steamer for attentions, adds-"There
is no general news Of importance by this arrival"
The arrival Of the Tennessee at this port il hourly
looked for.
The Legislature did not wind up its business for
the session last night and il Is dubtful whether they
will sSjourn till Saturday. The license bill has
passed both houses Public house keepers are re-
quired to obtain the endorsement OF twenty free
holders and pay fee of twenty dollars before going
into the liquor Business. The Governor vetoed the
bill providing for the payment of committees of
past Legislatures, but IL was passed in both houses
Notwithstanding. II. VI. Blatehford, G.. A. Conover,
Robt Emmett, E. d. Morgan and Henry Evesson are
named as commissioners to erect the new City Hall.
Our despst; gives the details of the proceedings.
The Cabinet yesterds, held long consultation
upon TIC official reports Of cur Ministers in New
Granada announcing the failure OF their efforts to
effect an amicable adjustment Of the difficulty exist
ing bet seen that republic ard the United States.
II is said that The government is resolved 10 protect
Che rights Ct Americans ia that quarter and three
or four vessels of war will he despatched thither
wthou; delay 10 bring about an understanding upon
the questions in dispute.
The proposals for building the steam revenue
cutter old'Ied by Tie last Congress opened at
the Tloasuy Department, Washington. yesterday.
The bids range from $si $40 up TO $3.50, 000-the
sum appropriated by Congress for the construction
Of the vessel. All our prominent New York
builders aye in for the contract and IL is believed It
viii be awarded to one Of then.
STEPHEN +. Hardenbrook, a policeman Of the
Ninth waId was assassin a.ed yesterday morning by
one Of two burglars whom be had arrested, they
having Just robbed clothing store at No. 3aj West
street We give the particulars Of The murder else
where The assassins succeeded In ofechog their
escape. The Board of Counsilmen last evening
adoptei resolutions requesting the Mayor o. offer
reward OF 81 coo for the apprehension OF the muir
derer and directing inquiry as 10 what relief fro n
the treasury should be extended to the widow and
orphan Of the deceased.
The Tammany 5lchems have been trying hard for
couple Of weeks past 10 agree upon the names OF
five persons from each ward to constitute conven
ton to settle the differences Of the party bat so far
without success. The Struggle on the part OF in
terested parties 20 get in the Convention Is very
earnest, ne u is supposed the members will have
great deal Of influences the Custom House appoint
Anents Another meeting OF the Sachens VIII b'
held on Friday, 10 see II an agreement eau be come
20, and in the meantime the meeting Of the Consen
ton which was TO take place tonight is deferred
until the Path inst.
The Board Of Counoiluea transacted considerable
routine business last evening. A petition was pre-
sebted for the extension Of Leonard street. to Pei
street and the widening OF TIE later 10 the Bosery
also Tor The connection Of West Broadway with sixth
avenue. A resolution was offered and referred au
thorzing the Street Commissioner 20 advertise fo
proposals for the speedy completion Of tho Battery
enlargement; also for the }pointment OF a commit
tee TO r. port upon The expedlenoy OF dsposiny b.
auction Of The property occupied by the Franklin
and Washington narkets. resolution was adop,e
providing for spCciil committee % consider au
report what bureaus will he necessary. and whq
powers ard duties shall lie designated for thC N. t
carry cut the intentions and proys ons Of tie lie
charter lately passed by the Legislature.
The Board OF Education held then regular NEE
ing last evening. Money was appropriated IA
building a new school house Ia the Twtntie h war'
The vacancies in the Fioapce Committee we e file
Wy the seles tion Of Messrs. A. Smith. Water5 ny
Fellow aud Clark. There was an appropriation
sl6,592 for building a school house in the oiS
ward ana tl02 SAC ~ FOR The payment Of The -
penses Of The city schools up 10 the fret OF NJ
next.
The Commissioners Of Emicrahln met yesteraal
They did no business rs several Of The active men
bers ere a. Albany lobbying through an apr ipri
ton Of $4,000 for tho Comm ssion TIE emf "a alto
TO the 18th inst. has reached l7,l95 being an il
crease OF about 600 as compared with the emigr.
ton Of last year.
The jurj in the case q Charles Ros and JUST
Kobltr, who have been on trial In the Cour, OF Sc.