The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-17

steam propeller would be ordered from New York
The shipping season had nearly terminated. Tn
exports of oil and bone to the United States had
largely increased. A Russian ship had sailed from
Honolulu for Cronstadt with 100000 worth of furs
on board from the Russo American Company. The
weather was fine.
Our correspondent in Havana, writing on the 18th
inst, states that the trial of Brgader Seuano, late
Governor of Trinidad, for completely with the slave
traders landing cargoes on the island, was progress
ing, though but little hope was entertained that any
zeal punishment, tending to discourage the traffic,
would follow. The Brigsdier was at large every
day. The bazaar in aid Of the poor was being held,
and the funds increased daily The lottery manage
ment was not, however, approved Of.
With reference to the reported convention between
Russia and Persia ard the cesson to the former of
territory the Armenian frontier, Lord Palmerston
said in the House of Commons, on the night OF the
9th ut:-I hayeAhe satisfaction of stating to the
House, on the authority of the Russian Minister at
his court, and on that of the Russian Minister for
Foreign Affairs that there is foundation for the
report that such treaty is in existence to the
words of the Russian Minister at this court it is an
entire fable.'''
We have received st. Johns, N. F., papers to the
Sd inst. The legislative debates on the fishery dis
pute between England and France excited q good
deal OF public feeling. The Ledger says the COM
mittee appointed by the Assembly have collected
mass Of important evidence connected with the SD.
cry question: and have been engaged in full debate
upon the subject, with the view OF so informing
themselves upon every point of the case as to fur
ther the ends of justice to the people of Newfound
land. In regard to this subject the most hearty una
UNITY, iIo al ovnr
sion of determination to maintain existing rights.
Our correspondent at Guayama, Porto Rico, writ
ing on the 18th ult, states that the sugar market
very active at rates ranging from sic. to 65c,
while at Ponce choice brands were sold at &c. a
7 3.l6c. In consequence of severe drought during
the growing season, the crop would probably not be
more than half an average one.
The United States steamer Fashion arrived at
Key West on the 9Th inst, from Fort Dallas. She
reported that two or more companies of troops had
arrived at the Miami from Charlotte Harbor in
starving condition. They bad go. out Of provisions,
and were obliged 10 kill their horses and mules for
sustenance. No Indians had been seen.
Lord Napier had an interview with the President
yesterday. He made short address in presenting
his credentials, couched in more amicable terms
than were ever used before by any British Minister
to this country. The President responded in kin
dred strain.
Our Geographic dispatches contain the Ia est facts
and rumors respecting the movements of the politi
clans at Washington. Read them.
The friends of the Sunday railroad movement
held meeting in the City Hall, Brooklyn, last
evening. The meeting was numerousy attended.
Judge Morris and Rev. Mr.. Hatch addressed the
audience.
A suit involving the conveyance of certain pro-
perry has been commenced in the Supreme Court
by DIR. NJ Price Moore against Alfred S. Livingston
and wife. The parties in this case, it will be rsco
lected have recently occupied the attention Of the
public in the Court of Sessions, where DR.. Moore
was acquitted of the charge Of conspiring TO muir
der Mr. Livingston. The alleged conspiracy, it is
said out of disputes respecting the property
now pending before the Court.
The Chamber of Commerce held a special meet
ing yesterday and adopted resolutions against levy
ing discriminating tolls on the Oswego canal, and
in favor of Governor Kings proposition TO levy
tax of one mill per hundred dollars to raise fund
for the early completion of the Erie Canal, which
would obviate the necessity for the discriminating
duties II is estimated that nearly four million dollars
will be required to complete the canal. The build
ing Of the Allentown Railroad was also recon-
mended in general terms, as 1t was supposed IL
would open new avenue for traffic TO tbs city.
The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday, but no
business of importance was transacted. BY com
muncation from the City Inspector, il appears tina,
the total number Of births in New York for the year
1857, was l6 1875 ,403 males and 1895 females.
or these there were only 60 males and CT females
of the colored race.
In the Board of Aldermen last evening resolu'
ton was adopted in favor OF memorialzing the
Legislature for the passage Of law authorizing
issue Of q stock, 10 be called the Market Stock"
drawing six per cent interest, redeemsble within
twenty years, for the amount Of $3.50 ,000-the san
to lie applied to the payment Of market sites pur.
chased by the Corporation and the erection Of mai.
kets thereon. resolution was also adopted az
pointing o seec, committee TO consider the ex
pediency Of establishing an additional department
Of the municipal government, 10 be called the City
Insurance Department" for the purpose Of prs-ry-
ing city property from loss or damage by fire.
IL the Board of Counoilmen last evening the con
tested election scat In the sixtieth district was set
tied by acknowledging Mr.. Hopper's election valid
A resolution adopted directing the Clerk TO ad
vertise for proposals for making a die and furnish
ing one badge Of solid gold and thirteen Of solid
silver, TO be worn by the Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department and his assistants the expense not to
exceed $500.
The Committee on Ferries Of the Board Of Al
dermen met again yesterday TO take testimony with
reference to the complaints agsins; the Union Fer
ry Company. Several Of the compainants were
examined and the late Assistant Superintendent Of
the Catherine, Roosevelt and Gouverneur street fer
RES and the experimenting engineer, gave detailed
statements in favor Of the company. The committee
meet again on Friday next.
The Committee of the Board Of Councilmen ap-
pointed TO decide between the claimants for Gen.
Jacksons gold snufibox. met yesterday and instruct
cd the Clerk of the Common Council 10 open cor.
respondence with Mr.. Andrew Jackson, Jr., TO as