The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-04

down the bay, ans she went asho. p-sr Keyport,
where the rogues we're captured They had Suffered
dresdfuly from cod, and we're utterly exhausted
when tsker. We give . graphic account elsewhere
Of their periIous voyage aud capture. The tn,sves
were remanded 70 New Jersey, 20 be dealt with by
the authorities.
We have received copy Of q bill which recently
passed the Kansas Legislature, providing for an
ennmpration of the inhabitants of the Territory and
the eic,ion of delegates TO convention TO form
State constitution, together with Governor Gearys
message vetoing the same. The bill was framed
by the proslavery leaders, and their net scheme
whereby Kansas was to be made slave State. The
action Of the Governor, howeve has efectual'y put
an end to the plot. He does not be ieve in nsas
setting up business ON its own account for some
time to come.
The Board of Ten Governors should have met yes
terday, but no quorum appearing they stand adjourn
ed until next Tuesday. The reports Of the Wardens
show that $685. persons are now in the public in
situations, showing decrease of "a since last week
The severe cold of the past few days has had the
effect of closing the Hudson river at several points
The steamboats, which left Albany on Monday even.
ing-vix: the Hendrix Hudson, the Francis Skidiy
and the New World-were frozen in at Castleton
Point and had not arrived at this city at late hour
last night. The passengers were compelled to re
main on beard.
The investigation into the charges against the
Manhattan Gas Company was concluded yesterday
and the committee win report soon. Professors FL
hot and Doremus gave interesting testimony, the
former explaining in some degree the unavoidable
causes of many complaints The committee &C
knowledged the courtesy Of the company in render
ing them facilities for their inquiries.
Mr.. Blankman summed up yesterday in behalf of
Mr.. Bolton, of the alleged 6ibusters, and the case
was adjourned till Saturday.
Proceedings with reference to the estate of DR..
Burdell were commenced yesterday before the Sur
rogate whose lice was crowded with anxious spec
tstors Rev. Mr.. Marvine was examined at length,
as to the marriage of DR.. Burdel and Mrs. Cunning
ham. full report of the case is given in tOday's
paper.
The particulars of one of the most fiendish wife
murders ever perpetrated in this metropolis are
given in another column. The parties named NIL
Ter, resided at No. 326 Madison street According
to the testimony elected upon the Coroners inquest
the husband beat, choked, and finally stabbed his
wife with knife. His horrible barbarity continued
at intervals over space Of nearly two days, and
the poor victim expired under the infection. The
husband will be examined 70 day on the charge Of
causing her death.
Cotton continued firm yesterday with sales Of about
1900 bales, closing At about l4c for middling uplauds
and At Nko. 1870 for niddl!Dg New Orlcaus. Flour
in rather better demand, and prices nrms-.
Wheat WAS quiet the only sale Of moment condos
to Southern white ~ 81 70 Corn was firm, with fair
sslee. Western mixed sold ct Ike. 72xo, South
old and yellow at 76c and CID white Jersey ss .sc
Pork exhibited moro nrnness, viii doing. Ut s1s
rs s23 80 for mess, and s23 FOR old. Sugars
buoyant with more dong The sales embraced
about 500 hhds. Cuba muscovsdo, d prices given in
another column Coffee was Arm, but quses and $50
mats Of Java brought 1870, at four months. sse-
uent Of Stock &C, viii be found In another column.
Freshts we're without change in rates, while . fair
amount was Offering.