The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-14

sells blockaded Port an Plat, by order Of President
Baex. on the sd Of April. restricting the inter-
course Of foreign vessels with the place completely
The war decree Of the President Ia particularly
hArassing to American commerce. The blockading
feet opened Gro on the city on the LIST of Nay but 1t
was returned with goSd effect from the batteries.
The authorities in Port M Platte being favorable to
Santana, had arrested several Of Basz's sympa-
thizers. Tho American schooner Wing Of tho Wind
ran the blockade on going into port; and Captain
Turner, Of the schooner Montexuma, now In this
port succeeded in getting to sea during tenn 9Orary
dispersion Of the Baez squadron
Accounts from st. Lucia state that on the 9th ult.
seven Africans arrived at Castries from Martinique
in small canoe. They state that they wore under
indenture in Martinique, and that being dissatisfied
with their treatment there, they made their escape,
and after hard struggle succeeded IN crossing the
channel in safety. They are Kroomen. Jamaica
paper remarks-The planters at Martinique will not
be well pleased to see their African immigrants
slipping out of their hands in this fashion, but there
is no help for it. Since they choose to go voluntarily
to st. Lucia, there is no law to prevent them. and
the authorities have no power to give them up.
At Demerara anumber Of emigrants from Tortola
went to Georgetown, sometime ago, to complain TO
the Lieutenant Governor that they had been deceived
into engagement by exaggerated statements of
the rates Of wages in Demerara. They were arrest
ed and sent back to The estate, in charge of the
police as deserters
Antigua papers of April 10 report the quantity
of sugars shipped from the inland to date l,Ol0
hogshesds, 81 tierces and SCI barrels The weather
was dry and the public health good.
In Trinidad on the 18th of April 1t was thought
the sugar crop would be short. local paper says:
The opinion seems to be general that the sugar
made Is of an unusually fine quality, but the yield
from the juice somewhat deficient in quantity. The
Council of Government met on April l.
Severe gusts of wind were felt at Granada on the
I'd and Sd of April, which injured the standing sugar
canes and growing crops considerably.
Our Bermuda correspondent, writing on the Sd
inst, reports the British shpsofwar Indus and De-
vastation, with the floating battery Terror two gun
boats and small war steamer In port. Admiral
Stewart was still on shore.
Our correspondent at Bridgetown, Barbados,
under date of April 20, writes follows:-"Since
wrote you last there have been several arrivals from
the States, bringing 5l66 barrels four $500 barrels
meal, les bags corn meal besides large quantities
of various other articles, all of which have been
bought by first hands, who sell in lots as follows
Flour, q so; meal ~ so - rs; corn 50 25 White
East India rice continues in excessive supply. But
ter and Goldfish are wanted, Notwithstanding the
barks Aaron J. Harvey and A. A. Drebert, both
flom Philadelphia, have brought some of each. The
weather continues dry and most favorable for sugar
making. Sugar Is getting in better demand. The
interior Is suffering from drought. The country Is
quiet and very healthy"
In Congress yesterday the Senate passed the bill
making appropriations for the legislative, executive
and Judiciary expenses of the government, but the
vote was Immediately afterwards reconsidered, and
debate ensued on q variety Of topics, which was
continued till the adjournment. In the House the |
credentials of Messrs. Csvanaugh and Phelps. the |
new members from Minnesota, were presented. but |
objections were made TO their being qualified on the
ground Of irregularity with respect to the docu-
ments, which bear the signature Of the Governor Of
the Ieulyory vi nnniISsosa, MIR. Medary
and the subject was referred to the Conn,it... On
Elections The Committee on Accounts presented
report containing charges of improper conduct
against Mr. Hackney, the doorkeeper of the House,
and recommending his immediate dismissal from
Office. The matter was postponed till Monday. An
adverse report was made upon the application of the
people Of Utah for the admission Of that Territory
into the Union.
The sentence Of the court martial In the case of
Gen. Twiggs, that he be reprimanded by the Presi-
dent. was approved by the President, but in con-
sderation Of the distinguished services Of the &C
cused and the unanimous Recommendation of the
Court, the punishment has been RENTED, and Gen.
Twiggs ordered TO resume the command Of the De-
partmeni of Texas Gen. 7. arrived in Washington
yesterday.
Mr. Henry Dwight late banker and broker in
Wall street, was brought up for examination before
Judge Russell, in chambers, yesterday, six crim
nal charges Of perjury, embezzlement and fraud in
connection with the management Of the Chicago,
Alton and st. Louis Railroad. the history Of which
Gaze we published at great length In Tuesdays |
HERALD. Mr.. Dwight was accompanied by Rev.
Dr. Adams end his two counsel, Mesrs. Harrington
and Stoughton. Oakley Hall appeared for the pro-
sccutiou There was bat one witness examined, Mr. |
Baker Dwight's counsel In the suit in which be Il
charged with perjury in swearing to falseheod Ia
his answer. This case win be finished before the
other charges are taken up. Mr.. Dwight seemed
quite cool and almost indifferent. remarkably So
considering the gravity Of the offences laid to his
charge and the probable consequences should they
he brought home to him. The case was adjourned
to Wednesday next We give full report Of the
examination in another column.
The trial Of Thos N. Carr for an alleged libel on
the Corporation Counsel was continued In the Court
Of General Sessions yesterday. We refer our read
ers 10 full report Of the evidence given In another
part Of this mornings HnALp, as perusal Of II
win show how the business Of the Corporation Coun-
sells Office IL managed.
In the Superior Court yesterday an action at the
suit Of Edward l.. vsnderod against A. Woodruff,
was brought TO recover damages for injuries sus-
tanned by plaintiff falling through an open area In
front Of defendants premises in Barclay street. by
which he was seriously injured. The jury rendered
a verdict Of sl 200 damages
The Board Of Aldermen met yesterday. A report
in favor Of taxing each railroad passenger car run
ming below l25th street $50 per snnum was adopted.