The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-04

irgton that England and France have obtained con-
troll Of the Nicaragua Transit route through the ex
erton of their agents in Central America There 10
no foundation in fact for this rmor. The Iast sd-
vices from Nicaragua contained nothing that would
warrant the assertion alluded TO.
Late accounts from Texas state that a desperate
battle had been fought In the northern part Of tho
State between party of rangers, under Capt Ford,
and large body Of Camanche Indians. The axht
continued Eve or six hours, and terminated In the
defeat OF the Indians, seventy-six Of whom were
Killed, several wounded and seventeen taken pri-
sonerr, while of Capt. Fords company only two
were killed and two wounded
From report published in another column it
will be eeen that an important movement Is on foot
designed to effect reunion of tho Masonic frater-
nifty, and to restore harmony and mutual good feel
ing to that body.
The stockholders Of the Erie Railroad held meet
ing last evening. Mr.. Moran the President of tho
Company, read the semi-annual statement of tho
affairs of the read, from which it appears that the
receipts Of the past six months are $500 o64 less
than the expenditures. Tho deficit Is attributable
in great degree to the general depression Of bud
ress growing out Of the late financial revulsion
The Protestant Convention, q body composed Of
delegates from the various Protestant organizations
held meeting last evening to confer as to The
means proper to be taken to restore the Bible to tho
common schools A report Of the proceedings
may be found in another column
The Long Island College Hospital was inaugu-
rate last evening by dinner at the Athen@um,
Brooklyn, at which upwards of two hundred gen.
tlemen were present. Addresses were delivered by
Archbishop Hughes, Rev. DR.. vnton, Rev. Dr..
Storrs, Rev. DR.. Farley and other leading members
OF the church, and the company evinced much
sympathy in the objects of the institution.
The Tammany General Committee met at the Old
Wgwam last night, and passed series Of resolutions
on the British outrages, which will he found in our
advertising columns It WAS resolved to unite with
the Tammany Society in the observance Of the
Fourth of July, after which the society adjourned
The outrage resolutions called forth warm debate
The Regular (democratic) General Committee
met last night at their headquarters No. 1853
Bowery. There was not large attendance, and
the only business transacted was the payment Of
dues.
perjury before Judge RUSSELL was closed yesterday
by the examination of two witnesses for the defence
and the summing up on both sides by Oakley Hall
and Mr.. stoughton. The Judge win render his deci-
sion on Friday next at twelve o'clock.
At the meeting Of the Board of Aldermen last
evening some of the members made their appear
ance, bat q majority being off to the regatta, the
Board for want of quorum, stood adjourned to
Monday next at five o'clock.
The Chamber of Commerce met yesterday but
did no business beyond admitting several new mem
beers and passing resolutions expressive of regret at
the death of Arson G. Phelps. II was announced
that the new rooms for the Chamber would be for
mally opened next week, with appropriate ceremo-
MES.
The committee on streets Of the Board of Council
men met yesterday to hear parties In reference to
the extension Of Albany street through Trinity
churcbyard to Broadway. Edward Young spoke
against extending the street for some time, but
nothing new was developed by his arguments. As
the entire Of the members Of the committee were
not in attendance, an adjournment took place till
to-day, when the final meeting Is expected to be
held In relation to this wen discussed subject.
The Board Of Firemen and Engineers held meet
ing last evening at the Firemen's Hail. The only buA
ness OF importance transacted was the unanimous
election of Assistant Engineer James N. Wenman Sc
cretary and David Theall. Collector Mr. Acott pre-.
sented resolution returning vote of thanks TO the
Chief Engineer and Assistants for aiding In doing
away with runners; IL was. however. tabled on Q
vote Of eightysix in the Affirmative, and six In the
negative. A resolution was also offered that the
Board elect Vice President, but this was laid over
in accordance with the rules. after which they ad
journed.
The sales a COTTON yesterday embraced SPOUT 800
co bales closing The bsss Of about u,.e Ovizg 70
the reduction h The raass Of rsshw, he PRICES Of noay N
the main well sustained 10 The Of ncrsascd a.
rivals me trarsactcns were 70 ir extsut including
purchases for home and for export Wheat wAs
higher and more active, with sales Of about 900 q
7o,ooe bushss, ~ prices given IN another column Corn
also higher, with fair sAles prices given In another
place. PORK rather heavy, with sales Of msss a CIT
90 OF o., and prime at s4 DO Sugars were sssady,
with sales Of about 100 $50 bosshsads rates given
elsewhere ne sa)ss Of corss embraced cargo Of no,
81 l., and 400 basz haxacabo 1t IL Nc Frcghs were
unchanged, while engagements were moderate
The War Precssdings In Conxrsss
So much has been said In the Senate and
elsewhere about the imminence of q war with
England that one might have supposed. when
the time came for action, that the measures
taken would be suitable 10 the occazon and
worthy Of the highest Legislature In the coun-
try. This reasonable expectation, however, Is
not confirmed by the legislation thus far pro-
posed The only practical measure which has
grown out Of the war fever Is the bill Ia the Sc
nate which we have published, comforting upon
the President the right Of making special re-
prisals upon the property Of foreigners There
has been so much hocus-pocussipg and blunder-
ing on the subject that II may be necessary to
state specifically what the bill amounts to. It
,,mply authorizes the President in the event of
a claim by citizen against foreigner being
adjudged sound by one Of our courts, to send out
a war ship and collect the amount of the claim
This liz what is called special reprisals In time
Of peace; memorable illustration Of the system
will occur to all who remember how Oliver