The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-30

cessity of settling this perambulating government
was of course felt, but owing to the diverse inter
ests no place could be agreed upon and finally il
was decided to submit the matter to the de-
termination Of the Queen. She has decided
upon Ottawa City. formerly known as Bytown This
is place of about 5000 inhabitants, the capital of
Carlton county, Canada West. 1t is about one hun
dred and twenty miles west of Montreal. on the
right bank OF the Ottawa river, just above the en-
trance Of the Rdeau river and at the northern ter
mination OF the Rideau canal. 1t undoubtedly owes
Its selection to its advantageous situation for com
municaton with the surrounding country. II is
connected with the opposite side of the river by q
beautiful suspension bridge. There are one hundred
and fifty stores and the lumber trade is very extern
sive. There are a number of factories for the manu-
facture of cloth and other articles mills planning
mills and foundries. There are seven churches Of
various denominations, four weekly newspapers and
several colleges. Should the report prove true it
will of course tend greatly to increase the impor
lance of Ottawa City,
letter from Captain Ryan, of the ship Lion re-
ceived at Boston, and dated Anjier, November ~,
states that mutiny had taken place on board the
Baltimore ship Kate Hooper, laden with coolies for
Havana whilst lying in the harbor Of Anjiers. The
coolies set the ship fire three times. Before the
mutiny could be suppressed the officers were com.
PEELED to shoot fifty of the coolies.
The Police Commissioners had a lively session
ya rday. Mayor Tiemann presented charges of
inalbordination against Inspector Weed. of the
Second precinct, fer demanding in dictatoral man
ner that Sergeant Birnes and his squad, now de-
tailed to the Mayors Office, should be returned to
the ward. number of charges against policemen
were disposed of. Mr.. PERT stated, in incidental
conversation that the fact of his being dispeased
with the Board was to him, and that the public
statements with regard to ii would "in due time be
set right" 1t may therefore be presumed that Mr..
PERT does not intend to resign.
Two Committees of the Board of Councilmen met
yesterday. One was that on Wharves, Piers and
Slips, the subject of steamboat removals; and the
other the Committee on Streets to hear the reasons
why certain parties are opposed to the improving of
the streets in the Third Fifth and Sixth wards. On
the first subject there was considerable debate and
much earnestness manifested by those favor of and
against the removal of the steamers. The next
meeting Of the committee will bring this contro-
versy to close, for the committee has decided to
only hold another meeting before reporting for or
against the measure. good deal was said in oppo-
sitou W tue PIOpoSeu improvements IN the lnlro,
Fifth and Sixth wards, but the committee took no
action in relation to this matter.
The trial Of Maurice O'Connell, for the alleged
rape and murder of Teresa SpitHen, in Greenwich
street is progressing slowly in the Oyer and Termi-
ner before Judge Ingraham. The evidence adduced
by the prosecution yesterday points very strongly
against the accused. Two or three additional wit
nesses will be examined by the District Attorney
this morning. The case for the defence will be
opened at noon.
The cotton market active and excited yesterday,
and advanced nc per h. The sales embraced about
$500 bales, closing firm at 1ohc. 1850 for mddlng
upands and al 1890. 1875 for middhng New Orleans
and Texas The -four market was duh, with moderate
sales while prices without material change. Wheat
inactive and Gales made too limited scale TO
tablish regular range Of prices. small lot of prime
Southern white sold at 81 81 Corn rather easier
with sales OF yellow and white at 66c 67c. CSC
Pork easier for lots store and rmer for future de-
livery Sales Of meas the spot made at SIS and
s4 30 refused for June delivery Sugars continued firm
with sales of about 900 hhds Cuba and $50
do. New Orleans at rates given in another column. Coffee
steady, with sales Of 9Co bags Rio at given in
another place. Freight engagements moderate,
while rates without change OF importance.