The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-20


The steamship Vanderbilt made q most successful
trial trip on Saturday. Her speed equalled the ex-
pectstons of the most ssnguine abe ran from the
Southwest Spit to Cas- lie Garden, q distance Of
seventeen miles, in ify6ve minutes. She has
been built with regard to elegance. strength,
speed and security. all Of which seem to have been
attained. During her trip on Saturday all on board
were delighted with her perfect steadiness, and the
entire absence of any jarring motior. She is in
tended TO run between New York and HAVE via
Southampton, and her first trip will be made early
in May.
The steamship Black Warrior, from New Orleans
and Havana arrived at this port yesterday morning.
Our correspondents in Havana, writing on the 18th
inst port that good deal OF excitement existed
In the sugar market, owing to the prevalence Of
rainy weather and fear that the season should be
premsturely closed. At the latest moment, how
ever the rain had ceased. Prices Of sugar remained
the same as last reported, with good supply on
hand and an active demand. The ceremonies of
Holy week and Easter were observed with unusual
devotion and bfiiancy. number OF horrid out
RACES. committed by negroes during the season Of
Lent ere mentioned. One Infatuated black man
having murdered q Frenchman, cut the body
Of his victim literally int, pieces and was dragged
from 1t with difficulty. The United States
ship Saratoga was in port Spanish war YES.
sci, in practising with ball, drove few of
the missiles into the deck Of the British cruiser Ma
rner An inyest CATION was ordered II was said that
the troops expected from Spain would not opc rate
against Mexico, but 20 10 aid Costa Rica in her
struggle against Walker and ADglo-Ssxonism. The
bark Sacoochee had been sold for out $3.50. The
health Of the leland was good. The Archbishop OF
Cuha had left Tor Spain. An analysis of the gusno
deposits j. given.
The Quarantine Commissioners having selected a
site for ,he new Quarantine at Mr.. he Volts estate
rear BED Bankleh. house, much indignation was
felt BIZ Tie citizens OF Staten Island, and on the
18th inst. they held mass meeting. and appointed
q committee 20 wal, upon The Governor and protest
against the measure. This committee on Saturday
reported the particulars Of their visit TO a mass
meeting held at Richmond Court House, report Of
which il given elsewhere. The principal interest in
opposition is the oyster trade OF Princes Bay, which
IL said 20 amount 10 million and half Of dollars
The committee reported that the Governor was
astousbed at the immense interest involved, and
promised 10 look into the matter carefully. and per
hap. visit the ground again. The citizens express
their determination not 10 lot the Quarantine come
there ia any event.
The beautiful new Congregational church erected
in Soo,h Brooklyn at the corner Of Court and IRE.
sidtnt stieets, was dedicated TO divine worship yes
terday, with appropriate religious ceremonies. The
building "a an elegant structure and cost about
90 600. The pastor is the ney. Rufus ". Clarke,
who delivered an excellent and appropriate sermou
to large and highly gra.iGed audience.
The proceedings in the Court Of Sessions on
Saturday form an ntere sting chapter Of criminal
history. Resi- end Kohlor, who were convicted Of
an assault and battery with On inien, TO commit q
rape on young lady, were both sentenced 10 TIC
State piison for two years ADD six months since the
occurrence Of the assault tie young lady has ex
pressed strong desire to mary Kohler, but hci
father would consent 10 no such arrangement Or
the tra che refused 10 testify until threatened will
confinement for contempt Of court A young Ger
nan, named Henry Beck, who had attempted v
robson o Mr.. and Mrs. Griesgrave by arsenic, wa
also sentenced to the state prison for I've years
Tho act appeared 10 have been committed NOS
wansonly. and withou. the slightest provocstior
Patrick Reeder, who wss convicted Of receiving
stolen goods Was sentenced 10 the State prison 70
two years Ia this case The Recorder rcmarko tia
the receiver Of stolen property was much worse tha
the thief, and far more dangerous msu 10 society
A. he made thieves Of those who might pfob3bl
lead honest lives
We have 'dles nom Bermuda dated 10 The 7ih o
Apih 1hot Is no rcvs Of Importance. The 10
eisaiwe Wa sth IN session aud many bills for loca
inprovemettwc under consideration.
The WEATHER yesterday was cold, gloomy and dii
agreeable. storm which commenced on friday al
the sOuthvtst, reached here on sunday afternoon
end q, the time Of oUr going TO press wss raging
violently. The season appears 70 he a. backward Al
TIE We, ~ IN this locality. the es,sps tres bcipr