The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-07
she News.

The city was tranquil yesterday, the presence Of
tAs military having doubtless had the effect of re-
pressing whatever riotous disposition may have re-
rnsined In the dead Rabbits and "Bowery Boys"
From carefully prepared tables Of the names Of the
killed and wounded during the riots of Saturday
and Sunday II viii be seen that the outbreaks were
more serious than was at first anticipated Two Of
the injured persons died yesterday namely, William
Buckley and Timothy Higgins, and il is quite pro-
babe that others will die before sunset today The
tables referred TO give the following fgures:-
Number o. killed ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Number OF wounded ....a
The number of arrests for riotous conduct so far
does not exceed twenty-five. Thirteen Of the prso-
ners were captured In the Sixth ward, and the re-
naming twelve were taken into custody in the up
per part Of thee city. The Coroners commenced their
Investigations yesterday, but made very little pro-
C-ess- One OF these officials loudly complains Of the
insriciency Of the Metropolitan police authorities in
not sfording adequate aid in prosecuting the in
quiry as 10 who the parties were that participated
in the ios- In two instances the juries have been
unable 10 trace the fatal shooting 10 any particular
individuals.
Both branches Of the Common Council met last
evening. Mayor Wood sent TO them communica-
tion relative TO the incompetenoy Of the new police
organization. he also calls upon the people Of the
State TO aid in restoring the government TO its
ancient integrity and 10 the people Of this city their
cAA-tered rights through the potent agency Of the
ballot box. In both Boards resolutions TO deliver
mp TO tee Metropolitan Commissioners the station
houses and other police property were offered and
discussed, and then referred to the Committee
on Police, who were instructed 10 report on
Wednesday next. This property II valued at
eight hundred thousand dollars. In the Board
OF CouDcilmen resolution was offered and referred
authorizing the Clerk Of thu Chief Of Police 10 re
tain the city property until further orders. and en-
ploy assistance in making up tie usual sni-snnual
reports The Police Committee were instructed 70
confer with the Comptroller with reference TO the
payment Of the salaries Of the disbande> force The
due is said to amount to about eighty dollars per
man, and II the money is not paid suits win lie com.
menced forthwith
The Brooklyn Common Council last even. X
voted nearly unanimously 10 surrender Immediately
the police property 10 the new Commissioners
Upon che question Of depositing the funds appro
pratcd for police purposes with the State Treasurer
for the use Of the Commission, there occurred some
hesitation, and the subject was referred 10 a CON
nnftee for further consideration.
The remains Of Mr. Marcy will arrive in Albany
oday, and the funeral will take place tomorrow.
The Common Council Of Albany have made arrange
nooss for civil and military pageant Invitations
have been extended 10 the authorities Of other cities
10 attend and take part In the ceremonies
RESOLUTIONS were offered in the Board of Aldermen
last evening authorizing the Mayor 10 appoint an
agent 70 proceed 10 England and urge upon the pro
p~setors Of The monster steamship Great Eastern to
sod that vs~se 10 New York. The agent will carry
vtA him charts Of the harbor 10 prove the capacity
az our harbor 10 meet any demands the progress Of
naval architecture may put forth. The proposition
Gin ceme up for definite action on Wednesday
eveoinS.
TIE Board Of Excise Commissioners yesterday
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