The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-23


The proceed ngs of Congress yesterday were I'M
important The Senate not in session. In the
House bill for the improvement of the Patapsco
river and harbor of Baltimore was introduced An
unsuccessful attempt made to introduce resolu-
ton calling for all information which gave rise to
the Utah expedition, the instructions of its leaders,
aud all correspondence tending to show how far
Brigham Young is in rebellion against the govern
ment The Pacific Railroad project was discussed
with reference to the northern and southern routes
until the adjournment.
The republican members of the House held a eau
Gus last evening to make preparations for the strug
gle which will shortly upon the question of the
admission of Kansas into the Union under the L.
compton constitution. They expect to defeat the
measure. Mr.. Blair, of Missouri is to lead the OPP
position in this important parliamentary pitched
battle.
remonst rance was presented in the State Senate
yesterday against the passage Of bill extending the
time for the redemption Of real estate sold under
foreclosure of mortgage. We have alluded at some
length to this measure in the editorial columns.
remonstrance was also presented against modifying
the laws so a. to permit aliens TO hold real estate
bill incorporating the Scott Life Guard, military
association comprised Of persons who took part in
the war with Mexico, was introduced. The Assem-
bly, had very exciting session on the Speakership,
but all efforts to effect an election proved unsuc-
cessful.
Mayor Tiemann has commenced hostilites upon
the policy dealers. Some half dozen of these fungi
were arrested yesterday and placed under bonds to
answer.
By the arrival Of the steamer Cahawba at New
Orleans we have Havana dates to the sth inst They
contain no news of importance. The Cahawba run
aground at the Southwest Pass, and was detained
twelve hours. Several other vessels were aground
at the same place-among them the steamer Empire
City.
The brick cabinet shop of August Janson, No 1877
Chyrste street and three of the adjoining buildings.
were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning
The loss is estimated at $4,000 BY this disaster
between forty and fifty workmen are thrown out of
employment.
The Board Of Councilmen met last evening and
coucurred with the Aldermen in the adoption Of an
ordinance 20 prohibit the deposit of dirt on the Bat
terry enlargement Petitions in favor Of removing
the steamboat landings presented and referred
70 the appropriate committee. The special order of
the eveninp-the consideration Of the reports Of the
majority and minority Of the Finance Committee
ON the tax levy for ls5swas called up, but in conse
ouence Of the absence Of q member of the minority
the matter was laid the table. Abstracts Of both
reports arc given elsewhere. A special committee
Of three was appointed TO confer with the com.
mittee of the Aldermen In reference to a new Post
Office site
Alonzo A. Babcock was placed on trial yesterday
in the Court OF General Sessions, charged with en-
bezzling moneys from the proprietors Of Porter's
SPIRIT Of the Tunes but acquitted on the ground
Of variance between the indictment and the proof.
Frances Creagh was tried for manslaughter in the
fourth degree IL being alleged that she caused the
death Of an infant named Michael Costello, on the
lst Of January at oil Monroe street, but the Dis
trct Attorney abandoned the case and she was dis
charged Edward Mccormick, a youth. was con-
victed Of an assault with intent TO kill Christian
Hilkmeyer. an assistant in a German drinking
loon in Greenwich street, on Sunday last, the par.
teulars Of which were published a few days ago.
he will be sentenced this morning. George Hop.
key. slso youth and bartender, was charged with
granddaughter in having caused the death Of
Michael Dunlay, in the grocery store corner Of
First avenue and Forty-hfth street, on the
30 of December. The District Attorney read the
evidence taken at the Cotoners inquest which clear
" showed that the accused was exculpated from
any blame. The deceased sssk up cheese knife to
help himself. when the prisoner attempted to pre-
inflicted a Besh wound. which, however, bled so
profuscy 10 death The jury after consulting
for few moments rendered verdict Of Not guilty"
Henry Field indicted for stealing a diamond ring,
pleaded guilty 10 petit larceny, and Judgment was
suspended on condition that he leaves the city within
ten days. Thos. Gilhooley. charged with stealing
$50 from Elizabeth Bulman, discharged there
not being any evidence against him. Jas. Herman
was tried for picking Mrs J. u. Smiths pocket while
passing out Of Bedford street church. but the evi.
dence was insufficient 10 convict. The District At
torney remarked that from some cause or other a
notorious pickpocket had escaped.
pernambuco commercial circular OF the LIST
inst says.--The arrivals Of sugar since the date Of
last monthly circular have been 49, i9 bags, or
about O75 tons, and the shipments during the same
period were s,Ol3 tons. The accounts received Of
fhe state Of the produce and money markets Of
Europe have caused Prices TO be reduced to our quo
tations viz.:--2l9OO 2H4OO for Channel browns and
other qualities In proportion; but the rate Of ex
change having been constantly falling for the last
two months, IL now at 23id. 24d.. 60 and 90 days
and few drawers In Parabas few cargoes were
cold at 2p45O down 10 220O per arb. o. b.. but we
hear OF transactions during the las, week at about
Che former price.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about ZOO bales
closing dull =, about 1oHc perb for midding qualities
Dealers we're stu inclined 10 wait the reoep, Of later
foregn news. Flour without animation and Gales
we're moderate including parcels for export with
out change m prices. Prime wheat and firm
che sales embraced common Indiana white at 81 IL
cnoce North Carolns white ntl 3s and ooo bushels MI
Vs'ke club from store al 81 o., which wa ar extreme