The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-25

The schooner Eldorado, Capt Stone, of this port
from Galveston. arrived at Boston yesterday. This
Is the schooner anxousy looked for the cap 'ain
OF which promised to lay by the Central America q,
six O'Clock OF the ia-al day on which she vas
recked She did not save single SOUL 1t was
confidently hoped that this schooner from her near
proximity at the moment Of the catastrophe, had
saved many lives, and beating hearts were awaiting
her arrival with an intensity Of feeling tina: may
well be imagined. all hope that Captain Herndon
or any others may have been saved Is therefore at
an end. Mr.. Payne yesterday presented the watch
given him by Captain Herndon to his widow.
The Boston Submarine Company propose at.
tempting to raise the Central America and reco-
veriug her treasure, IS it Is thought she lies In
about twentyeight feet water. They have been
awairng the arrival Of the schooner for the purpose
OF deter mining the latitude and longitude OF the
exact spot where the Central America sunk, as
Captain Herndon is reported to have given his posi-
tion TO the captain Of the schooner. The report of
the Eidorsdo Is given elsewhere
About 81 900 was added yesterday to the fund in
aid OF the sufferers by the Central America, which
added 70 previous amount, makes sl3 500 altogether
collected In the city 1t is presumed the fluid will
reach from $4,000 to SIT 900. Another meeting of
Che committee will take place To day.
Our Washington correspondent sffirms that recent
advices from our Minister to Spain give indications
OF renewal Of III feehng towards this government
on the part Of the Spanish Cabinet. The quantity
OF public land sold by the government during the
last fiscal year was nearly 4.l43.000 acres, and
She amount reallzeo up cards Of s3,500,OOO. The
Commissioner Of the Land Office has decided that
railroads are TO have lands set apart until after
ac'usl survey and locstion- Donad v Kay, OF 3os-
ton. one of the competitors for building the steam
sloopofwar, has entered protest against awarding
the contract - Mr. westeryelt,-on the ground that
his models, plans and specifications do not come up
20 the Advertisement Late ne ws from Kansas, re-
oeivei at Washing on, states everything quiet, and
the prOcl,mauonof Walker ready for promu CATION.
Two companies OF artillery had reached New Or.
leans from Florida. on their way TO Kansas Mr.
Buchanan had gone to Lancaster on a short Wilt.
The Free Suffrage Association met yesterday at
Spring Street Hall. Fred. Douglass was presen. at
the time appointed, and after waiting an hour, find
ing no. even dozen persons present. he retired In
apparent disgust at the apathy and lukewarmness
exhibited by the colored people Of New York re-
speCtpg their obtaining the right Of suffrage. The
resolutions adopted very upon the black
republicans, their import implying that they had
been cheated by the N ont Of their rights. great
deal Of personal oil creation was INDUCED ia, and
long. windy speeches msde. A committee OF seven
vss also appointed to watch and forward the into
rests Of the ooo'ed race In this State during the
suing session ~ the Legisla ure.
Hon. sanford Z. Church. the democratic nominee
Cor the Office Of state Comptroller, has written a
long letter accepting the nomination
We have rece we'd q copy Of the address OF the re-
Fxpkltoan Etafa Cnnvnptinn az lvra hn
we give IA great deal more interesting.
meeting of Netheri snders was held at No 10
Centre street last evening preliminary 70 the for
nation OF national society, on the plan ~ the 81,
George. New England, St David's. and others OF
like character. There we're but about forty persons
in attendance, owing 70 the limited notice given;
but Thirty OF these agreed 10 meet on Wednesday
next to complete the formation OF the society.
There are about six thousand " The NetheriaDders
or Holland Du.cb in this city, and this Is the rst
attempt 10 associate them together. IL Ia expected
tha, fourishing society viii be organized.
In The Board OF Aldermen yesterday, the reports
from the committee on the subject Of q new avenue
Tor The relief Of Broadway we're received and read
The msjoiy report favors the extension Of Church
street 10 Trinity place, and the widening and pro
topeation OF The latter 70 the Battery The minority
aNP'"" EWuE hurOhEn NOOSfr street
and West Broadway The reports, which are vou.
mnous. were both laid on the table
The Board o, Couneiluen we're In aosr,or las,
evening, but the business transacted was merely Of
n routine character. The report Of the Committee
on Lamps and Gss, Recommending the Comptroller
90 pay more money 10 Smith a. bellows for light
ing the upper part OF the city with OIL was referred
O. the Committee Of the Whole. The report OF the
Special Committee OF the Aldermen on reorpauizins
the departments under the ne~ charter was disposed
Of In the same way. The Board, In Committee Of
tbe Whole, recommended number Of papers 10
ehfd iesding.
Proposals for 100000 Central Park uprovemeu,
Fmd stock, which have been advertised for for q
suona past, were TO nave been opened yesterday at
Che mpuOlers Office and they would have been
op,rsd bn, for one thing not single proposal FOR
nny the stock was received. II n an unfora
oar ct that considerable portion OF the money
ahnc' sied to be raised has already been expended
Eo' ~ su' edged paper to g begging 10 IBIS way
w unnreoedensed, and only shows how generally the