The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-03
New York, Friday, December 3, 1855.


The News.
General Paez left the city yesterday, on his way
to Iaguayra on board the government steamer
Atlanta and his by the Caledonia, both
steamers having been placed at their disposal by
the government. The General, who has not yet
recovered from his recent accident was carried on
litter by the soldiers of Company II, City Horse
Guard. to the foot of Amos street, and placed on
board steamtug, which proceeded to the steam
ers. Several cavalry companies accompanied the
procession to the boat and Major General Sand
ford, Mayor Temann and other gentleman bid the
General farewell. A Gull report appears in another
column.
TIE Chamber of Commerce met yesterday, and
transacted considerable Business. report was
adopted in favor of the early introduction Of steam
on the canals. A letter received from Secretary
Cobb giving the reasons for his recent action in
lation to the Canadian reciprocity treaty. He is Of
opinion that by the provisions of that treaty Anne
rcan -four ground in Canada cannot be entered
free Of duty A resolution was adopted euogizing
Mr.. Townsend Harris for the part he took in the
recent treaties with Japan II was further resolved
to petition the Legislature TO give the Heath Officer
salary in lieu Of fees hereafter.
The case of cx-Mayor Wood and the sixty-one
Of Oyer and Terminer yesterday, but as there was
not sufficient number Of jurors present it was
postponed till the next term Of the court.
The Police Commissioners in secret session yes
terday elected Mr.. Lebbeus b. Ward to fill the va
cmoy in their Board. Nr. Ward was the only can.
didate. and was unanimously elected. The Shoe
and Leather Bank having received an intmation
IRON the Comptroller that an injunction would be
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city balance money to pay the police, has declined
to advance the money. This and the annual report
vere much discussed. but no action was taken.
An claissatc and highly interesting lecture was
delivered last evening before the Geographical and
Statistical Society, on the Geographical Features
Of the Northwestern Territories, by Hon. Isaac J.
Steven. The chief feature Of the lecture was
consideration Of the best ute for the Pacific Rail
road, in relation to which Mr.. Stevens presented
much valuable information. A report viii be found
in another column
IL another column will be found document of
remarkable character, being no less than decree
Of the Ottoman government, FOR the encourage nent
Of emigration TO its dominions This instrument Il
extremely liberal in L. character. qua antying
perpetual liberation In religious matters and excmp
ton from taxation and military service u colonsts
for stated periods viz: In Roumcia for six and in
Asia for twelve years. Assuming the condition Of
subjects Of the Sultan the latter will have TO take
the oath o. allegiance to the Porte and TO submit
Themselves to the authorities Of the Kaza aud Ssu
jsk Township aud county, TO which the villages
and towns when they are established, may belong
and they are TO be governed by them like other
subjects Of the empire. Colonists will not BE- en-
titled to sell the lands which shall he granted to
them gratutously by the government until after the
lapse Of twenty years. II prior TO that time they
wish TO leave the country and reln1uish their
allegiance, they will have 10 restore their lands
with ell The improvements erected thereon TO the
government, without receiving any compensation
for the same The last clause appears somewhat
hard, but considering the peculiar political situa
ton Of Turkey it Is perhaps the only condition
which could ensure the permanent settlement and
improvement Of the public lands. and the eonse.
queni political advancement and security Of the
empire
The Board Of Councilmen transacted a large
amour, Of routine business las, evening. The Street
Commissioner. in reply TO resolution Of inquiry
M 10 the delay In the repairs Of the City Hail. states
That there no appropriation tor the purpose and
that after the additional story was directed to he
Nv bf'h bhAtaiht NhNAN NaS wv e1ttst'hN Aiht
a. complete the work before winter. The Board
roncurred with the Aldermen IN dire ting the Hud
con River Railroad 10 run small cars. resolution
was adopted directing the Counsel to the Corpora
lion TO prepare the necessary papers 70 enable the
Common Council 20 convey certain lots Of ground
t. the New York State woman's Hospital
In consideration Of the great services rendered 10
the survivors y The passengers and crew Of the
fortunate steamship Austria by Capt. Rensud, Of
the French bark Maurice and Capt Funnenmark.
Of the Norwegian lip Catarina. the senate Of the
city Of HAMBURG has voted an honorary medal In
gold 10 each q the captains, and honorary medals
in silver 20 the mates Of their vessels beside. an
propriating Or distribution among the crews an
amount exceeding one thousand dollars for each
vc--el. The medals will be made especially for the
occasion, and viii be presented through the respec
tive governments.
Judge Moncrief, the newly elected Justice of the
Superior Court, took his seat at Chambers ycstet.
day for the FIRST time. Judge NJ. was elected fora
term and sso 10 IN the vacancy created BY the de.
miac ~ Judge Ducr.
Al singapore. y. T., On the eth ~ October gold
dus re,cd thus Malayau o. 20 ~ and Austria.
usu 81 per bunlnl
Tho official statement % the Board Of County
Canyassers q TIL city, In relation " the votes cas-,