The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-01
The News.

violent rain storm accompanied with heavy
thunder, vivid lightning and clustering wind
commenced at Buffalo at about two o'clock yester
day afternoon and travelled as far eastward as
Hudson. All telegraph communication with the
offices on the New York, Albany and Buffalo line
had TO be suspended, the Lightning preventing the
wires from working.
despatch kom Hamburg states that only one
passenger was injured by the recent explosion on
board the steamship Hammonia-not five as re
ported by the Arabia The wounded man is named
Miller. He was from oldenburg and bound to
Havana.
The investigation into the alleged charge OF arson
preferred against Ray Tompkins and J. G. Thomp-
Ron for the burning of the Quarantine buildings
was resumed yesterday morning before Judge Met
calfe, at Stapleton, Staten Island. Interesting med
cal testimony was given by Drs Mundy and Ander-
son. and the further cross-examination of Dr.
Thompson the Health Officer, was proceeded with
full report will be found in another column.
The case Of General Superintendent Tallmadge
was Yesterday at length brought near its conclu
sion. His counsel in an elaborate speech Of nearly
three hours duration, reviewed the testimony with
great clearness and deliberation, and forcibly de-
duced from il that had the General Superintendent
acted otherwise than a. he did. in the matter of
sending men 20 Quarantine he must have violated
his powers and committed an act of gross impru-
denoe, but BY adopting the course he did adopt he
not only acted with great consideration but kept
judiciously within the limits Of his duty. When
abe counsel's speech was concluded the Commits
Eioners adjourned, reserving their decision until
future day.
Recorder Barnard, with view Of preventing the
prize fight between Morrissey and the Benecia Boy,
has issued warrant for the apprehension OF the
latter for the purpose Of binding him over to keep
the peace The Benecia Boy, however, got wind
of the proceedings, and, with his trainer, Aaron
Jones, lefl for parts unknown before the police
could serve the warrant. The exact destination of
fhe pair Il kept secret. but no doubt they viii be
next heard from az Canada, which Is TO he the battle
ground in the great fight fG the championship Of
America The clancy" were considerably annoyed
ri the step taken by the Recorder, but rejoiced
greatly when they found out that Hcenan and his
trainer had escaped the clutches Of the police and
were safe on their way 70 Canada.
The autumn regatta Of the New York Yacht
Club took place yesterday. The course run was
from of Owls Head (opposte Quarantne), around
the buoy ~ the Southwest Spit nom thence TO and
around the floating light, returning around the
Spit buoy. and then 20 a stakeboat on the upper
end Of the West Bank. The distance was about
forty miles There were sixteen yachts entered
for The race Of which but twelve started. The day
was a Delighted one, with light southerly wind
az the start which during the afternoon increased
10 good sailing breeze. The Rebecca, Manner
sing and Fanny, Of the FIRST, second and third
classes respectively, the race, aud the prizes
will probably be awarded to-day.
Several witnesses were examined Ny the Coroner
Yesterday with reference to the Stephens case but
nothing Of importance was elected. The invest.
ration win be resumed to-day, when IL supposed
that the chemists viii make report Of the result
az their analysis Of the stomach Of the deceased
wife.
The seventy-ffth annual diocesan convention
of the Protestant Episcopal Church Of New York
commenced its session In this city on Wednesday
last and adjourned last evening. report Of the
proceedings may be found In to-day's HERALD.
The trial Of Ethridge NJ. Fish, charged with
arson, was commenced before Judge Ogden. at the
Court o. oyer and Terminer, at Paterson, n. j..
yesterday. The case ! one Of great interest, and
large number Of spectators was present TO witness
the proceedings. Fish was in Court with his coun
eel report Of the testimony win be found
elsewhere. The case viii, II is thought. occupy
several days.
We have files from Mauritius 70 the 10th or
August. The Port Louis CARTE Of that day has
abe following summary:-The last sugar crop 4
closed; 10000 tons against Ill 900 last year
Large purchases and shipments Of sugar 10 Austria.
Iia large number Of immigrants have arrived
from Calcutta and Madras during the past month.
The revenue Of the first ak months shows surplus
over the expenditure Of E220OO. shipping abun.
dant, freights low, marine establishments active,
appropriations large, good supply o. rice on hand
The present crop q sugar win reach the figures Of
fay 10000 tone, but - tie Australian colonies
tool 1900 tons u ne IL, cop We must expect