The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-04-15

The News.


The News.
Both branches of the Legislature were hard at
work up to late hour last night. Our dispatches
give the details of their proceedings The Escise
bill and the bi establishing the exterior harbof
line passed to third reading in the Assembly. The
Broadway Railroad bill still hangs Dire. The Annual
Appropriation bill passed the Senate. The Harbor
Commissioners, in view Of the possible failure Of
the BILL establishing an exterior inc for New York
harbor, have issued proclamation forbdding en-
croachmen's upon the lines defined by them, until
such time as the Legislature takes denitve action
upon he subject The Governor has selected Simeon
Draper. james w. Eye, AND Jacob Chslwell, of Ne v
York; J. 5. T. Stranshan, of Brooklyn; and James
Bowen, OF Westcbester, who, together with the
Mayors of New York and Brooklyn, form the Board
of Police Commissioners. under the new police law.
A batch of harbor masters sod port wardens have
also been appointed. Their pames may be found
under the proper head.
Our dispatches from Washington announce Mr.
Reeds acceptance Of the China mission. He will
leave in the steam fiigate Merrimsc about the
MIDDLE Of Msy rext.
The steamships Boruseis and Ericsson. respec-
lively from Hamburg and Liverpool LIST inst, have
arrived, with four days later from Europe The
most important part of the news is the result of the
English elections. The conservative leaders have
experienced an overwhelming defeat IN the
boroughs All the prominent opponents of
Lord Palmerstons administration have been de-
feated. A despatch from Madrid states that
the Mexican war fever still continued to prevail in
that capital and that France had officially endorsed
the policy Of Spain. Ii was thought that the cleo
tions in Spain would terminate in government tri-
umph. The Emperor Napoleon continued to medi-
ate betx cen Austria and Sardinia. The Neuchatel
Conference was still in session in Paris. The In
fanta Don Enrique OF Spain was ordered TO leave
the country and take up his residence in France
There was a large influx Of Russian mobiles to
France awaiting to honor the Arcndake Constan-
tine on his ARRIVAL. Some political arrests had been
made at Lyons. In Liverpool cotton and bread
stufs were qniet, with little variation in price. Con-
sols are quoted at 93S-an advance.
The Spanish Cabinet has found 1t necessary to
address smother diplomatic note 20 the representa-
tives Of spain a. Paris and London. as to remove
false impressions at those courts the intention
of tse government in relation to Mexico. This do
cument &c ,lares tnat Spain docs not intend to re-
sort TO force so long as there Is hope of accom-
den:eo tina; France has offered to act "a mediator
il IL charged in the Spanish papers that the Mex
can Envoy. Mr.. Lafragua, had done his utmost to
induce the French government to Interfere in the
dispute, so as TO paralyze by its influence and ad
vice the acton Of Spain.
The passage Of the Borussia was excellent 1ne.
The screw st amers are rapidly winning their way
10 public favor. The screw steamship Glasgow,
which arrived on Saturday last from Glasgow,
brought US files OF papers in advance Of the mails
BY the CuDaid steamship Niagara. which arrived a.
Boston on the day that the Glasgow arrived at
this port
In tooays HERALD we publish add ional news
from Nicaragua, New Granada, Peru, Mexico aud
Cuba force had been landed at san Juan del
Sur 10 protect the American Consul rom violence.
DR.. Caldsell, Of the United States Navy, had let
Panama to explore the Isthnus Of Dsren. He de-
signs following the route pursued 10y Lieut.. STRAIN
on his unfortunate expedition. Our correspondent
at Peru gives brief yet accurate statement Of the
position Of The contending factions in that republic
ND TO the l5tb ut together with the decree of Gen.
vivanco. the Revolutionary chief, relative 90 the
guspo contracts.
Our Gusymas Z. r.. correspondent, writing on
the 2lst Of March, reports the sugar market az lrn
with the crop drawing TO a close at a third ave-
rage yield. Choice brands were taken at AZ.
Planters were thus enabled TO pay the expenses Of
failing estates some refreshing rains had fallen
Freighis we're dull. American produce was scarce
and arrivals looked for.
The Buidell-C Cunningham will ease attracted a
large crowd Of spectators at The surrogltes Court
yesterday. Miss Augusta Cunning am was agrin
put on the stand 10 testify in regard e. tle marriage
of her mother with DIR. Buroell. rhe Gaze FOR the
claimant closed before the adjournment OF the court
We give IN another part OF the paper luI report OF
: the testimony.
The committee Of the Tammany Sachems met
yesterdsy and decided upon list IT names 30 cor
st.tute the amalgamated convention, which sil be
reported at III A. NJ. to-day 10 the COun H. There
was a com elete delegation from The snall commit.
tee but The Savage people had contestants from the
Eighth, Fifteenth Ninetee1th, Twen,ietn an Teen.
ty.frxt wares. These were all settled, and the
umpires GUY appointed by the sacbcms.
The Board Of representative OF the Fice Depart
ment net last night and elected tho 70 loving named
persons 20 serve in fbe Board Of Fire Wardeps FOR
the ensuing three years, viz; Nebse Echel. IRE
elected) John S. Clayton, John DoSney and An
drew Owens.
The Board 81 Ten Governors met yesterday and
transacted considerable routine business. The l!aa-
dalls Island Committee made a long report Ia re-
ferne TO alleged cruelty on Tie part Of Miss Jack
son, the principal Of the school, aud at their sug
pestion the Board passed a resolution asking the
Twelfth ward School Trustees 20 remove her, and in
the meantime the children are 70 be withdra vn