The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-05-02

despatched for the cessation Of hostiti The Do
mncans are permitted to trade and travel freely in
all parts OF the empire. At Port an Prince, Jscmel,
Aux Cages, and Gonaives, general advance in the
prices of most articles OF commerce was observable
while q. Cape lIayten business was dull and money
scarce.
We have resolved a number Of interesting letters
from our correspondents in Kansas, together with
copy Of an address prepared by committee ap-
pointed by the free State Convention, held at Tope
ka, on the 10th Of March. A pro-slavery Conven-
ton, to nominate candidate for delegate to Con
gress, is To be held on the I'd of July. The free
State men resoluteIy refused to place their names
upon the lists leaving to their opponents the
work of preparing the State constitution. When
the question Of ra,ying the constitution comes up,
the free State men confidently expect to defeat it,
but by what process is not 80 clear The address
alluded to is mainly made up of recapitulation Of
the most telling incidents of border ruan outrsges.
Meantime, q largo emigration Of Southern men with
their slaves is going on.
We understand that Charles Carpenter, the prin-
cpsl defendant in the case of the alleged frauds
the Northern Railroad of France, and who, in the
course Of the application for his extraditon, sud.
denly pleaded guilty, leaves New York this day in
the steamer Fulton, accompanied by Mr. Louis
DeAngeis, one of the United States Msrshal's dopu
ties. What disposition the French authorities will
make of him. after his submission. remains TO be
seen.
The argument before Judge Peabody, on the sp-
plicstion OF the New Police Commissioners to dis
solve the absolute injunction heretofore issued
against them by Judge Roosevelt, on the quo ,car
ranto proceedings taken BY the Attorney General
of the State, was closed yesterday. The decision
will probably be rendered on Monday or Tuesday.
In the mandamus suit brought against City JUICE
Russell, to compel him to act as Commissioner
under the Police law Of 1858, hearing was had at
special term before Judge Roosevelt Counsel for
the new Commissioners protested against the
proceedings, on The ground Of COLLISION be-
tween the parties, but the Judge decided
that he was not at liberty to assume col
lusiOn in case where the Attorney Gene
raj Of the State, representing the people, was
on one side, and q Judge Of one of the principal
courts of the city the other. At the suggestion
OF Mr.. O'Conor judgment was entered pro forma
for the defendant, so that the matter might be
brought up on appeal before the general term of
the Supreme Court on Monday, where probably
similar pro lorna judgment will be entered, so as
to bring the whole matter before the Court of Ap-
peals in June. To meet possible legal objection
new writ Of mandamus was issued against Judge
RUSSELL returnable at general term on Monday.
An Injunction has been granted by Judge Birds
eye, Of Brooklyn, to prevent the expenditure of
FUNDS by the authorities of New York in contesting
the validity of the recent acts of the Legislature
The new city charter, according to the decision
of the Legislature, went into operation yesterday
and was recognized by all the departments affected
by IT, except that of Mr. Selah, the Commissioner of
Repairs and. Supplies, who refused to vacate or 70
deliver his books and papers. He will not attempt
TO perform any work. but viii contest in the courts
any attempt to remove him. A sketch OF the slten-
tons in the other departments, and the manner in
which they were received, s published elsewhere.
The City Inspector promises some great reforms
and the Comptroller refuses TO pay any money under
the late charter.
The new Quarantine site at Seguine's Point is
strongly opposed by the citizens Of Staten Island,
and another incigna ion meeting was held at Rich
mond Court House on Thursday, when some new
objections were developed. The Quarantine Com
missionen have finally decided upon Seguine's
Point o. temporary location, and have completed
the purchase.
The ne City Hal Commissioners, Messrs. Batch
sworn in yesterday by Judge Clerke.
Mr. Reed, the newly appointed Minister to China,
EFF Philadelphia yesterday afternoon for Washing
ton, for final instructions, preparatory to his depar
ture in the steam .ga.e Minnesota Cor The of
his future labors.
There il a great excitement about Newburg. in
consequence Of the discovery OF the body OF a
Young and beautiful female floating in the river.
~ .er,,- ic,-o al
We publish them elsewhere in our columns
Tie examination into the case OF the alleged
SLAYER Merchant was yesterday further postponed
til Tuesday, 81 the request OF tho petnc, At
torney.
The Surrogate rendered decision yesterday in
The case Of the will Of The late Samuel Parsons, who
died in CoDnectcu. in 1si3 leaving On estate worth
$4,000. lis children have only recently come Of
ere. The Court desided that the legstees were On.
;iied absolutely 10 the profits ana income Of their
shares OF tie estate from the time Of the ;cststors
death.
TIE saics 81 cotton yesterday embraced about 100
tshs, olify before the rcccr or The h'1oa's news
vno.i chang IN Ic,s A. far The ocCi o. The
was developed Il exercised no influence GU tine maGkc
Ilgrvas les bct 50, viii moderate actions at IN.
changed yrc.s WhtatWS firm for coed T. prime quail
tes which we're scarce sale. of choice southern white
Wa reported m 81 s. ana some small los common rcd
wc-,crn ats i0N 81 81. Corn vas nrt1er, nth sales
Of Wo.iern mixed a. &C. aid >ollcfn yeiow al 7lc.
rcrk wa lr-lpr, VIII tlss q nca mos u 81 g..
a. 5sa s.. slcrrs were 1rn aid active. Tho sales
embraced About 1Cc0 100 hid. 1900 boxes, 1900
hsgs Mari oodo san ard 500 hbas molaio, on terms
evea ia aLoler column. Il vii b. perceived that tc
Nsssr- stgas La, advanced taoT price, 70, their re-
nre1 sursrs. Coase va qgc,, BIT nrw. tfc-sht COZ.
tAloc dull, ali Crgaz meuts moderate
The New Constitution 81 HesiCo-ilow II VIII
Operate.
Mexico rejoices 0eain 10 q new constitution.
After thirty years Of political changes, and Con-
gresees and constitutions without number, she
has ,-oducad through many month"; labor and