The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-20

In Congress yesterday the Senate adopted rosc-
luton directing inquiry a. to the epidemic board
the Susqushanna, with the view of suitably &C
knowledgiDg the courtesies Of the British naval
authorities at Port Royal, Jamaica. A bill for the
relief Of the claimants in the case Of the priyateer
brig General Armstrong WIS submitted. Memorials
from New Orleans, asking for line Of mail steamers
between New Orleans and Bordeaux, and for govern.
ment aid to the Collins steamers. were presented.
The Deficiency Appropriation bill was debated till
the adjournment. Nothing Of Importance transpired
in the House. The Philadelphians poured in a
food Of petitions praying for the establishment Of
mai! line between Philadelphia and southampton.
MIR. Florence gave notice Of bill providing for GER
tain mail lines between the United States and Eu
rope and to regulate the transportation of the mails
and reduce tire expenses thereof The Police bill
was discussed, but no action taken.
The Senate confirmed large number Of appoint
men.s yesterday. The names of the most important
are given in our telegraph despatch.
In the State Senate yesterday bill WAS intro
duced providing for a three quarter mill tax and
authorizing loan of half million of dollars, to be
applied to the enlargement and completion Of the
canals, and defeated by vote Of ten to thirteen
Both houses adjourned at ten o'clock last night We
continue the publication elsewhere Of list of the
acts passed during The session.
The long iitigated and troublesome Street Com.
missioner question IL settled AZ last The Board Of
Aldermen last evening decided upon sustaining the
Mayor in the removal Of Mr.. Deylin, and also sus-
tanned the nomination Of Edward Cooper as his
cessor. MIR. Cooper WAS last evening duly qualified
gave the required bonds and the keys of the Street
Commissioners Office delivered into his hands
The Board Of Councinen were in session last
evening bat there was nothing Of importance done
save the reception OF routine papers. The Board
concurred With the Aldermen in favor Of dsagreeng
with the Fi1e Commissioners who recommended the
dsbanding Of Hose Co. ~. The Mayor vetoed an
ordinance OF the Common Council prohibiting the
Harlem Railroad Company from running cars
through Grand, Centre and Broome streets and
Fourth avenue.
Little or nothing vas done yesterday by the Com
mon Council Committees. The Committee on Streets
met but adjourned subject to the call Of the chair to
give those who were interested in the extension of
Chambers street opportunity of being present at
their meeting.
The Board of Health held a special meeting last
evening, and appointed the Mayor, and Aldermen
Mcspedon, Boole and Starr. and CouncImen Has
National Sanitary Convention to be held in Baltimore
on the Goth Inst. Six hundred dollars were sppro-
pria.ed 70 defray tho expenses of the delegation
The argument on molten to discharge Smith and
Fitzpatrick. who arc charged with defraudng the
city treasury, WAS again postponed till wednes.
day, when il will be made before the Recorder, In
the General Sessions
In the case Of Jacob Il Mott. implicated In the
" Ia
MED motions ~ discharge the defendant or 10 re-
d1ce the amount Of bail, which is Low fixed at
sl4l 900.
We publisl. in another column list Of the names
of the officers and crew of the frigate Susquchanna
left In the hospital at Port Royal, Jamaica II Is
derstood tie. the frgate has been ordered TO Boston.
Two Germans have been arrested and committed
for tra, IN Buffalo charged with violating the neu-
traEty laws in eniisting men for the British army
Dispatches from British officers, going to show the
guilt az Ne accused we're produced on the exami-
nation.
The Grand Jury presented number Of indlct-
ments yesterday in tho Court Of General Sessions,
the ossnces being larceny snd burglary. TO which
the prisoners pleaded not guilty and were cmsnded
for trial Thomas Ashford and james Ftzsimmons
were convicted OF stealing watch, valued at $3.50
the property Of James Stuart. Ashford was sent TO
the State prison for two years while his acccmplice
was sentenced 70 three years and Fix months impri-
eonnent in the same institution. James Sullivan
was charged by William 0'Br:en with highway rob
berry. but the jury acquitted him. Bernard Cshill
was also acquitted Of charge Of assault aud battery
preferred by officer Martin. II seemed. from the
evidence, that Martin and a brother officer, named
Siocum both Of the Twenty-second ward, made an
unwsran.sble attack on the defendant, beating
him with their clubs The Recorder intimsted that
they could he indicted for assault and battery.
Andrew stockington was convicted OF stealing slJj
worth Of hides from John Hersch and sent TO tho
penitentisry for two years. Michael sicsnan and
John Newmillar were charged with assaulting George
Buchanan, on the Sth Of February, with knife.
The Array took place In lager bier saloon in First
avenue. The witnesses we're Germans and contra.
dicted each other 80 that tho jury failed to agree
upon n verdict.
II, ssss q oolon yesterday embraced about eco sco
taos TIE m1Iytt closed nrrnly the basis Of about
IoIo fer nterg urlands. Flour was In fair request,
including sAes for the eastward ard for expert without
charge ~ moment prices. Wheat more active but
prcos were Irregular and within the range OF rstcs
cord1g 70 Qualities. The trarsactors embraced aboui
.0eJos eco tasho.s at quotations given In another
race. Corr was les eeiTo DafnaSoa Whho SOLD
ct 6-c ard damp yellow n Toc., and sound do.
~ &c. Pork vas firm, with ssoe OF mess at sl7 20 .
els and rhine at si4 70 sl4 IS the latter ngurs for
sra ots Sugars qaio; and dull, while sales
co-ssd 20 ahout &c 800 hhds at rates gver elsewhere
Cos.e sod 10 the extent q 400 bags Ro and Bah
ever 10 sscther place The stocks have increased within
tie pa, veeS. freight engagements wore moderate,
vtle rates we're without change Of moment In quotations
a.s.o.. - r<xc~r~.. nm she Clavtop- N, m lvse r
Treaty.
TIE Committee on Foreign Relations Of the
Houe Of Representatives have at length made
3 move In the proper direction on the subject Of
The Clayton Bulwer treaty. Mr.. Cllngmsn yester-