The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-17

was nominated for Comptroller and Isaac Town
send for Almshouse Governor. The candidates for
the Comp,rollership and Governor of the Aims
house now in the field are three in number, as fol-
lows:-
Pol,ncs FIR Comptroller. AImshouse Cor.
Tammany Hall. george II Purser Isaac Townsend
Anti TaInmany. stephen P. Russell. James Lynch.
Republican :. Robert I. Haws. c. Y. Anderson
Messrs. Townsend and Anderson are at present
members Of the Board of Almshouse Governors.
II was reported last evening that Mr. Anderson was
so dangerously i'll that his recovery was regarded
az very doubtful.
In the case Of the indicted officials the District
Attorney has decided TO submit the question of
quashing the second count of the indictment against
Fernando Wood and others, to the general term Of
the Supreme Court, and has obtained a writ of
error for that purpose. The case of Joseph r.
Taylor and Others will come up for trial on Monday
next
The sale Of the Williamsburg ferry leases which
was 70 have taken place yesterday, was postponed,
much TO the disappointment of large number of
interested persons who had gathered at the Comp
trollers Office 10 learn the result Of the bidding. 1t
win not probably come OFT within month. The
delay il caused by an oversight in not including the
Division avenue lease in the sale. The proceedings
relative to giving public notice of the sale &c,
viii have 10 be commenced anew.
The Board Of Councilmen met last evening, and
received a number OF papers from the Aldermen,
which were laid over for future action. The Presi
dent submitted an act to prohibit the discharge OF
ordnance south OF l25th street, except in the Bat
terry and Central Park, under a penalty of $40 for
each offence. which was laid over. An ordinance
was adopted. fixing the compensation Of the Colec-
tor and Deputy Collectors Of Assessments at two
and half per cent all Assessments collected by
the bureau during their term OF Office. and at two
per cent on all unpaid assessments returned during
their term OF Office.
Judge Russell afte. consulting with the District
Attorney, yesterday concluded to admit policeman
Cairns who shot John Hollis when he attempted to
escape 20 bail in the sum OF $4,000. \ number Of
prisoners were disposed Of in the General Sessions,
a. viii be seen by our report Of the proceedings.
Nancy Hood colored woman, placed on
TRIAL charged with arson in the first degree, having
"a i alleged se, FIRE TO frame building in Sullivan
street on the 10th Of August which was occupied
by -four families. The evidence for The prosecution
appears TO be very strong The case viii be
resumed this morning.
Police Commissioner Bowen was examined yes
,erday before the Senatorial Police investigating
Committee. We give full report Of the testimony
which is interesting in many respects, in another
column.
The telegraph. chess contest between New York
aud Phil adelphia commenced last night, and there
was q large attendance at the Merchants Exchange
10 this city, TO witness the progress Of the game
Only twelve moves have been made 50 far and the
advantage seems 10 be slightly on the side Of New
York. The game will Dc concluded tonight
Thr ~ XnvL
Society for the Relief OF the widows and Orphans
Ct Medical Men was held at the Asior House last
evening when about two hundred and fifty gentle.
men sat down 90 dinner at the conclusion Of which
toast and sentiments were proposed and responded
70. and the company separated at late hour.
The new Fifth ward liberty pole broke yesterday
while being raised. Fun particulars Of the affair
VIII be found In another column.
The committee appointed on the sth inst, at
meeting Of the merchants aud business men Of
Boston, TO consider the subject Of submarine
telegraph cable from Cape Ann. Mass, TO Var
mouth. N 8, made partial report at an adjourned
meeting held on Monday, The committee had not
ascertaned all the facts In regard 10 the project
but still they were prepared 10 say that the plan
proposed l. not only highly desirable but in their
opinion practicable, The whole subject was finally
after considerable discussion, referred to new
Committee. who viii prosecute the inquiry a. TO
the advantages to be derived from the opening Of
tie proposed line 81 communication.
We learn from Brazil that the duty on -four i'm.
ported into that country which by the old tariff was
$1,000 per barrel and which was reduced by the
new tariff Of March. 1857, to 2iOo, has been still
further reduced, Ny the decree Of 18th September
last, 70 200 ress per barrel Goldfish has been re
duced from 1850 per quinta or four arrobas. 20
GOO reas. Iron prepared for the construction Of
small houses, aud also coal, are admitted free Of
duty.
TIE cotton market exhibited more s,eadness yesterday
and closed with better feeling while prices were I'M
changed The sales embraced about $500 baes includ.
ing 900 IN transit We continue 10 quote middlng IN
isnds lIfc Owing 10 some degree 10 tie advent Of
wntery weather threatening the early closing Of the
canals, nour hrmer and closed al higher rates for
come descriptions made 70 fair extent chiefly
- the locs and Eastern trade whea, hrmer with
fiu smoun, q sales. Corn opened dull and sales were
gh AZ the close. however, prices were better sup.
iftcd, and the market closed with nrmer feeling Pork
- steady, with sales Of mess al Oh 37 ti7 So ana
rr.me go rs sTs s7K. Sugars were steady with
sac q sboJ, 900 700 hhds AMI II boxes At rates given