The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-11

SarthDg YeSeLauols respecting the BOND ssree'
tragedy were made yesterday tending more strongly
70 fix the commission of the crime upon the already
suspected parties. See our report Of the proceed
Dgs, ami review of the testimony in the editor a
columns.
Additional particulars OF the destruction caused
by The recent freshets given on the second page
81 u days paper. 40 last accounts the floods were
suesidinc. II viii be some days before an approx
msb estimate, even, Of the damage can be ascer-
tanned.
disastrous FIRE occurred shortly after ! o'clock
Tuesday morning, at the corner OF Bleecker aud
Mercer streets, in the cabinet mandatory and
wayercoms of Bernard Bosch. The six story brick
6uildlng occupied for the factory was the first
brought te the earth by the flames, carrying with
II the bodies OF Mr.. and Mrs. Bosch, which were
buried beneath the ruins. The five story building
fronting on Blocker street soon after shared
Ms same fate. The deceased was the owner Of the
p,opeTty, and is said to have been worth
near a hundred thousand dollars. At pre-
sent the origin Of the lire is unknown, but supposed
o. lie the act Of an Dcendiary. The Fire Mar shals
investigation will probably elicit some clue TO its
cause A full account Of the melancholy affair will
De- found in another column Of this day s issue.
The President yesterday sent 20 the Sena.e q
mass Of correspondence with reference TO the pro-
slamaton OF martial law in Washington Territory
ny Governor Stevens during the Indian difficulties.
Pbe facts 10 the case we're laid before the public
long rime ago by the newspapers. The only new
feature IN toe history of the matter is the letter Of
the President condemnng in strong terms the
course Of Governor Stevens Ii may be found under
We telegraphic head. motion to refer the ere
and oth u relat m ha
hdiara Senators to the Judiciary Committee
gave Use 10 a spirited debate. Several Sena-
sors desired a select committee but the original
II ton tina ly prevailed. Notice was given OF
bill providing for tie time and manner Of electing
Senator's by the Legislatures with the view it pre-
umed, Of putting stop to the frequent slaabbles
over contested seats In the House the bill codify
mig the revenue laws and establishing collection
districts was laid on the table-9G TO IS. The Sc
nate bill in aid Of The Atlantic Submarine telegraph
wss referred to the Pos, O,ice Committee. A mo-
ton 10 reconsider will he urged to-day. The re-
nsinder Of the session devoted to q discussion
Of the tariff Eendments.
The proceedings Of the Legislature yesterday were
unusually dull AMI undressing. II is stated tnat
Gov King has vetoed the supply bill Of 1856, aud
ssage giving his for doing will be sent
in to-day.
We have dates from Vera Cruz TO the Sd ms and
tbe city Of Mexico 20 the goth ult The advises
merely confirm the intelligence previously received.
TIE Ferry Committee of the Board OF Aldermen
net yesterday, 10 hear the complaint OF those wh)
charge the Union Ferry Company with not running
their boats IN accordance with the stipulation OF
their leases. notwithstanding the TACT tina, this
meeting had been advertised for a week. and the pc
Ntions Ct complaint were sigred by over eleven
SboussD5 persons, there were none OF the complain
ants 10 attendance, and the conmitte adjourned
ever Until mex, week. when the trustees o. the
Union Ferry Company will be present
TIE BOARD OF Ten Governors met yesterday, aud
spent good deal OF time in debating proposition
received from the Merchants Bank to pay the Bos5d
four PEI cent per anuum for all sums over $1,000
de posted In their bank which was finally accepted.
resolution was also passed TO inquire Of respecla.
bile banks what interest they willing TO give for
the money 'be Boaid had no present use for. Tdere
ore now G,707 persons in the institutions, being an
increase Of 81 since last week.
The Guynet will case, which involves some
curious poin,s in law, was brought up before the
Surrogate yesterday. Capt Luce, who commanded
the steamship Arctic when she was lost, testified
together on the steamer half a minute before she
sank. The entire question turns upon what mem
hers OF the family died first, 80 there is curious
problem 70 be solved. Our report Of the testimony
y unayoidsbly crowded out.
The sals OF cotton, yesterday, reached about 600
bsks The make, closed arm, si about is1.c. for
n,ddirt uplsrds, and l3se for middlibr New Orleans
Flour steady with tair Of sales iaciudlns
lots for export whea, cold moderate extent
including Missouri red al 81 90 amber coiored do II
81 es Illinois red Al 81 IS; White DO. 81 70; nnvsuts
club at 81 a. Corn sold tic. rom store and 72l.o
delivered but closed dull With q tsndency
b lover prices. Pork rather armer
wnh sales o, mess Of sal 20 . s2l so, and old al
go 90 . $40 90 Sugars we're steady, with sales Of
sbou, 4to hhds Cuba muscovado 81 sko loo, and ia
borcs ii sc loo. Coffee wa more active, with saiss
Of 400 bags Rio and 900 bags ~; Domingo, ai raiss
stated 10 aacther column The cargo OF J. Palmer,
s'stins Of 1000 bags Rio, advertised for public saie
10 day. Tresbw were slack, without change d moment
IN rates for Liverpool while 10 Tendon thor were some
easier, with eng>gemeuu Of al cake 81 ass per ton
d.. IN