The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-16

the government FOR the past twenty years has at last
succumbed. There is mistake ab out II this time.
Bowegs and the remnant Of his race, numbering one
hundred and sixty arrived at the United States bar
racks below New Orleans Friday, en- route for the
Indian territory.
In the Senate yesterday memorial from the Cali.
fornia Legislature. calling for government interse-
renee in the case of Juan Ensey who was seized
in Arizona by band of armed Mexicans and who
Is now held in captivity in Sonora. was presented
and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
joint resolution, having for effect the abolition OF
the socaled Stade dues levied by the government of
Hanover on vessels navigating the river Elbe, was
introduced. There appears to be a general move
ment among the maritime nations in favor of
abolishing this restriction imposed upon com.
merce, and it will doubtless eventually prove
successful. The remainder Of the session was
occupied with affairs of the District OF Co.
lumbia- In the House Mr.. Latham who was ar
rested for non appearance before the wletts Point
Investigation Committee, was brought to the bar;
but his explanations regarding his absence proved
satisfactory, and his discharge, after testfyng be
fore the committee, was ordered. A bill to appor-
ton the patronage of the Departments among the
States. Territories and the District of Columbia,
was reported by the select committee having the
subject in charge. The private calendar was then
taken up, and the bill refunding to Barclay Liv-
ingston and Others duties paid on merchandise de-
stroyed by the great fire in New York in 1916 was
defeated by majority of fifteen.
The West Washington market dealers held a
meeting yesterday s(ternoon, and Mr.. seba M. Bo-
CERT, on hehalf of 10 Executive Committee, ad-
ham 40 of fod hot hu v;c IF
they had refused to pay rent to the State lesses.
Mesrs. Taylor and Brennan, who, through their
counsel, had on Friday moved for an injunction
against the Mayor and Commonalty and the dealers,
restraining the payment of rents to the city. and
appointing receiver. He had been notified by the
Mayor and Corporation Counsel that three lawyers
had been retained to defend the interests Of the
city, and the argument would take place before
Judge Davies on Monday, at ten o'clock. If any Of
them were served with any legal process they should
endorse the date of reception and their Names and
give them to the committee, who would give them
to the Corporation Counsel for his action Mr.. j. c.
Kimbal made a personal explanation, avowing his
interest in the cause, and the meeting adjourned,
subject to the call of the committee
The saies Of cotton yesterday embraced about 600
300 bales. Ordinary middng to middng upauds ranged
from ia l2hc, middling 70 good middling at 12kc.
l2xc., and mddlng fair at l3c. Flour was with.
out change Of moment In prices The medium and better
grades OF Ohio and Southern steady and fair re-
quest for domestic and for export while inferior and
common grades Of State and Western less active 1t
previous prices. Wheat active, but Irregular
especially for common grades Of Western. The heaviest
sale consisted Of Chicago spring 1t Sc Indiana red
sold at &c 9Sc, and small lot choice white Kentucky
at 81 D. Corn In fair request with sales of New
leans at &c. white Southern, somewhat mixed 7oc
with spal lots yellow at 73c. 76c. Pork was heavy,
with moderate sales mess At SIT 30 SI7 rs, and Of
prime at $i4 rs. Sugars were without change of mo-
ment the sales embraced about 900 hhds chiefly ren
ing goods private terms while Cuba grocery goods
ranged from $50. SIC. Coffee quiet and sales
confined 70 $50 bags Java at lec, and 800 RIO at loc
qlhc. Freighta something less active, but firm
To Liverpool grain engaged at Cd. Skd, In bulk
and bags, and 70 Glasgow al similar rates. To London
and tho Continent rates firm With moderate engage
mepts.