The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-09

The steamship Vanderbilt n now due at this port
vsth Buropcsn 10 the 2sth ult four days later
than the accounts previously received.
In both houses Of Congress yesterday tue death
Of Senator Evans Of South Carolina. was officially
announced. and eaogies were delivered by both the
political friends and opponents Of the deceased The
usual resolutions Of respect adopted, and the
funeral wa attended by large body Of his CO
lAborrs Of either house.
The occupants Of sheds and stands on the new
made ground west Of Washington market held an
other meeting yesterday evening. The various com
mittees reported progress and q speech was made
which called forth considerable applause. All
who hold permits for sheds and stands on the
diputed territory have united together TO resist the
alleged authority OF the State lessees and they ex
press themselves ready 10 defend their rights" 10
the last extremity.
Admiral Mohamed Pachs. accompanied by Capt.
Enendi, the Turkish Consul and the members OF bis
suite. visited by invitation. yesterday. the Female
Normal School 81 the corner Of Elm and Grand
streets The visters were received by W. II. Wilson
President Of the Board Of Eincaiion; Mr. Hazeltine
Principal Of the institution; exRecorder rion. aud
o number Of other gentlemen interested In the public
schools Of the city. The young ladies who are
teachers 10 the various ward schools. 90 the number
OF Eve hundred. were assembled Ia the large hal Of
che Institution TO receive the Admiral and suite.
They rose on his entering. and sang old Hon.
dred with great spirit The exercises consisted Of
an address by Mr.. Tillou. and number of songs
from the yong ladies' The Admiral expressed
himself highly grsiifed. and doub, was So as II
was perhaps the largest collection Of young intell
gen, and pretty girls he had ever seen together at
one time
Coroner Gamble held an inquest yesterday upon
the body OF young woman. about nineteen years
old. named Pbebe N. Moss, residing at us Firsi
avenue, who died from the effects % an abortion
alleged 10 have been procured at the hands o. /. n.
Lines. professor Of eectropathy doing business al
ISL Bovery. The accused Was arrested and CON.
mitted 10 await the action Of the Grand jury The
deceased was q married woman, living with her
mother ut the above mentioned number. and wa
respectfully connected.
The jury In the case Of Pamaza Cor (cOlored)
charged with arson In the third degree whose trial
occupied the attention Of the Court of Sessions on
Friday. after an absence Of Eve hours Rendered a
verdict Of guilty, with recommendation 10 mercy.
The evidence. although crcumstsntial. was strong.
and showed that the defendant possessed an uncom-
mon degree Of cunning and mental ability. She Fl.
fected insurance Of $500 on household property NJ,
worth $500. hired apartments near her house a lev
days before the FIRE, TO which she removed large per
ton OF her good which included In the nvenio
~ Of loss pretended that she was South when the r
occurred but proven 20 he -ecrcied In the city;
endeavored 10 persuade q relation b. come from
Philadelphia 20 swear that be saw Der there ca The
day Of the fire, but falling In that induced colored
prostitute inoarcerated In the Tombs. 10 swear that
she saw her in that city at tina, time. This convic
ton is owing. In great degree, 10 the vigilance u
Fire Marshal Baker. The prisoner viii he sentenced
on Monday. John Taylor pleaded guilty 10 forgery
in the fourth degree and was sent 10 the Penissn-
tiary for one year. George Thompson PLEADED guilty
to attempting TO steal gold watch and wa. ant 10
the Penitentary for one year.
We learn from the report a. the City Inspector
that there were 40 deaths In the city during tn
past week. an increase Of 20 ~ compared with the
mortality Of the week previous The incrs-s I.
mainly Of Of diseases Of the lungs. throat &c
The following table exhibits the number Of deaths
during the past two weeks among adult and chill
dren, distinguishing the sexe-:-
k-. wc~. B-,s Ciris Fra
Week ending Nay LIE 40 lal ln tr
Week eodHg Nay s.......& rs fa ioT a2e
Among the principal causes Of death we're The co.