The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-26
The News.


The News.
The rumors in circulation yesterday with reference
TO the forthcoming decision Of the Court of Appeals
in the Metropolitan police case were totluy desti-
tute Of foun iaion. Possibly a judgment may be
given tomorrow; but it is quite probable that the
decision will not be rendered 1.-The last day Of the
term of the cour-Frday, Sd ,,roximo.
The proceedings in the courts yesterday in
regard TO our municipal difficulties, full re-
ports OF which are published in todays paper
- - interesting The charge OF contempt
of - Wood, in the case of alleged avoidance
of process Of the Superior Court, was dc ided
by Judge Hoffman. The Court in its opinion, en-
tiTely exonerates the Mayor from any knowledge of
the process, and from any willful disregard of the
authority Of the law. The proceedings before City
Judge Russell in the habeas corpus case were
broughtto conclusion and resulted in the dis ,harge
of the Mayor from the warrant of arrest issued by
the Recorder, on the affidavit of Mr.. Conover,
charging MIR. Wood with melting riot. In giving
his decision Judge Russell alluded particularly 10
the maliciousness of the Recorder in this matter,
and his utter want of jurisdiction in the case.
The case OF the maldamus against Mr.. Devln,
Street Commissioner, was continued yesterday.
Mayor Wood was further examined; Sheriff wiIet
and his deputy, Mr.. Vultee, examined, as were
also Deputy Street Commissioner Turner aud
Messrs Pcckam, Gndley and Colyin, clerks Comp
troller Flagg, too, was on the stand, and deposed
That under the present circumstances he did not re-
cognise any Street Commissioner. Captain Bennett.
in bis testimony distinctly proved that he elected
Gr. Conovcr a. trespasser, and that he did so on
his own responsibility an officer without any d.
rectious to that effect from the Mayor or Sheriff.
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of New York over the Corporation slips came up
before Judge Mech, in the Third District Court,
yesterday, and by the Justices decision the autho-
rity Of the former is denied the broadcast ground
He is OF opinion that the Corporation ordinances es
tablishirg certain permanent regulations for the
government Of the public wharves piers and slips of
the city, aud appointing officers to execute them,
not being expressly abrogstod are not by necessary
implication, repealed. The principle announced in
this opinion is Of the highest importance, az secu.
ring to the city yet the control Of thai portion Of
the water territory.
The Health Officer gave permission yesterday 10
lighter 10 the city all the cargo Of the brig Lucy
Haywood excepting her cotton. Directions we're
given 70 store the cotton In the warehouse CT the
cid Quarantine. The vessel Is 20 he retained some
days longer at the lover Quarantine anchorage, OF
funeaion. This is the vessel which Il will be re-
Numbered, arrived some Gays ago from .Gonsives,
three Of whose crew died OF yellow fever during the
vOysge. She Is the only vessel at the lower Quar-.
antine anchorage. Everything remains quiet at
Seguines Point. There Is not a single case of vel.
low fever at the old Quarantine hospital
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening rsso-
luton was adopted directing the City Inspector not
TO advertise for proposals for cleaning the streets
until the committee Of the Board prepare the speci
hcations A accommodation that the streets in
the reighborhood OF the Bowery extension he
cleaned forthwith was also adopted. The loca.
lily referred 10 Is reported as being In an I'm.
usually filthy condition. The ordinance from the
Bead Of Councnmen recognizing the Street De.
psrmeni was discussed aud adopted by a stric.
party vote. Resolutions expressive Of regret at the
desih Of ex.Aldcrman VIM. III. Cornell, late Of the
Seventeenth ward, were adopted. The members of
The Board will attend the funeral Of deceased this
afternoon al 4 o'clock, rfcm No. "a Second street.
Inc Beard OF Councilmen were 10 session last
evening and transacted large amount Of business
The report Of The Committee on Assessments. CON
hrmiDg the assessments for the Central Park, was
adopted. The report Of the Aldermen in favor If
granting 5000 feet Of leather bose 70 tho Fire De
psrtneni, together with commune stion frorn t,s
Chief Engineer relative 10 the present condition Of
the Ere companies, was referred In Com uit,ee Of
The whoes report In favor Of increasing The salary
of The Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department, 70
5000 year was, after long debate, recommended
TO q third reading The City Inspector sent Ia
Communication asking whether his Department
should advertise for proposals to clean the streets
permanently or await the report Of the conference
committee resolution was adopted instructing
The CITY Inspector 10 RETAIN from doing so, as the
COMMITTEE will report at an early day.
The main Line Of the public works Of Pennsylya-
MIA Was sold at auction at Philadelphia Yesterday
Tor the sum OF 900. The Pennsylvania Rail
road Company was the purchaser.
The Parish win case Ia up before the SURROGATE
every day from 10 A. NJ. 10 lP.M. Since Henrv
Dels6eId. who was on the stand fifteen days len n
hessrs. Francis N johnson, 7. D. Stewart and Ste.
phen Ssmmis have been called by the contestants
and examined. Nothing Of importance, however,
has been developed. Mr.. Stewart testified that he
vas tod by Mr. Parish's nurse, James c. FISHER,
s1s' sai5g Mt. rNishs illness he vas laying hin