The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-07

The News.
The European mails by the Indian reached this
city at late hour last night. summary of the
news was given yesterday. The America, with
three days later intelligence, may arrive at any
ment she being now in her twelfth day.
The special commissioners to Utah will leave Fort
Leavenworth on the 25th inst for the scene of their
labors The President has nearly completed their
instructions, and they will leave for Fort Leaven-
worth in few days and proceed with the army from
that point. No difficulty had occurred between
Generals Harvey and Smith as to precedence in the
expediton-both take their respective commands
one as Major General the other as Brigader. Ac.
cording to the present arrangements of the War
Department the force in Utah will number six thou
Sand men.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. SlidelI moved to re-
consider the vote disaeeing with the House on the
Kansas bill without any action being taken, the
effect of which was to keep the bill back for three
days The matter was finally laid on the table with.
out being acted on. The remainder OF the session
was consumed in debate on the Minnesota bill
Nothing of special interest took place in the House.
which was occupied with debate on the Deficiency
Appropriation bill.
The special order Of the day, being the bill rela
tive to constitutional convention, was called up
yesterday in the State Senate. After a speech ~
Mr. Stowe in favor of the BILL further censideraak
of the subject was postponed until Thursday. The
bill providing for payment Of interest drafts Of
Canal Commissioners and others, after various
amendments. was finally ordered to be printed. The
bill for railroads in this city in streets parallel with
Broadway was referred TO the Committee on Cities
and villages. The House ordered the Railroad Deer
NAL bill to be sent to the Committee Railroads to
be reported complete.
As nobody seems TO exhibit much concern about
the result of the election in Connecticut Monday
we will merely announce, for the benefit of poll
ticians Of all stripes that the State carried by
the blsck republicans by over two thousand majority.
Mystery still envelopes the murder of young
SamueLs. Smithson was examined yesterday. Two
or three other witnesses also testified, but nothing
definite was elected. their evidence only going to
show that Smithson had made a threat against
Samoels year or two ago. Inspector Weed notified
the Coroner that he had information of important
evidence which was then unavailable, and requested
time to work up the matter. Under the circum-
stances the Coroner deemed it advisable to adjourn
the inquest until next Monday. The Coroner de
cided TO liberate Smithson on bail but Curtis is still
in confinement.
Sessions yesterday, and after listening to an able
charge by the Recorder entered upon the discharge
OF their duties. His Honor enumerated the various
causes Of the spread OF crime in our CITY, naming
loan Offices stolen goods establishments, the prsc-
tioe Of stock gambling, dance houses, and the too
free use OF deadly weapons together with the insult
cheney Of the Metropolitan police, as the prolific
causes Of the alarming increase Of crime In New
York Chas. johnson (coored) indicted for robbery
IN the first degree. pleaded guilty to assault, with
intent to rob- was sent to the State prison for FIVE
years. Herman Fuch, tried and convicted Of
grand larceny in destroying note of the value Of
sixtyone dollars was remsnded until his counsel
could make a motion for arrest Of Judgment,
The Aldernsnic Committee on Finance met yes
terdsy and agreed to report in favor Of paying seve
raj small bills TO various parties for services rendered
TO the city but they transacted business Of any
public interest.
owen McGrath. resident Of Putnam county, was
robbed on Monday night Of $500 and check for
400 by three Villains who after the robbery threw
him into the river with the intention Of drowning
him. He was fortunately rescued by persons en-
ployed in the Manhattan Gas Works, who hearing
his cries came TO his assistance.
The monthly meeting Of the Historical Society
tendance The Hon. George Bancroft read an inter
esting and philosophical paper on the Battle Of
IeKingtoo," in which he eloquently described the
incidents Of the battle, and alluded TO the early
struggle for liberty in the States
The Board Of Ten Governors met yesterday and
decided 10 ask the Legislature 10 anticipate the &C.
zion of the Common Council, and insert 800 600 in
che tax levy for the new Island Hospital There are
now 500 persons in the institutions increase Of
.2l7 as compared with last year.
prayer meeting for the accommodation Of mer
chants who are prevented attending the twelve
O'Clock exercises in Fulton and John street churches
was held yesterday afternoon at four o'clock In the
store 90 Broadway. Several leading merchants and
members Of the legal profession were present and
addressed the sssemblage. Sergeant Johns, Of the
Police Commissioner Office. exhorted the meeting
stating that be was recently converted and asked
the prayers Of his brethren for an aged father and
mother sisters and brothers, and wife that they
might continue 10 walk in the way Of truth.
A large and influential meeting was held in the
rooms Of the Board OF Trade In the Exchange AT
Philadelphia last evening and committee was ap
rointed 20 report on the practcabiity Of purchas
sag the steamers belonging 10 the late Collins line
Another meeting is 10 be held this evening TO ap
point a committee TO receive subscriptions for thei
purchase.
Judge Loring, who was recently removed from
once by the Governor Of Massachusetts,, is said q
have retciyed the appointment Of sub-Treasurer o
Boston
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