The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-15

Russell sent him to the State prison for three
years and three months. Charles Appel, in
dicted for burglary in the first degree pleaded
guilty to the third grade of that offence and in con-
sequence of being the dupe of more experienced
burglar. his Honor, at the request of the complain
ant was mercifnl, sending him to Sing Sing for only
two years. Edward Jennings and Edward Coulter
pleaded guilty to an assault with intent to rob-
Having previously sustained good character. the
Court sent each Of them 10 the pententiary for two
years. John Murphy and Patrick Nugent were
charged with burglary in breaking into the store of
Thomas Underhill, in South street, but the District
Attorney perceiving that there was evidence
against the accused, caused them to be discharged
Absaiom Crawford was acquitted Of forgery it being
alleged that he feloniously passed IS counterfeit
bill on the John Hancock Bsns; and Richard Bolton
was acquitted of petit larceny after which the
| Court adjourned.
Nothing of importance transpired IN Congress
yesterday. Resolutions adopted in the Senate
calling upon the Secretaries Of War and Interior
respectively for reports as to the claims Of Washing
ton and Oregon Territories arising out of Indian
depredations and the quantity of land granted to
Minnesota for railroad purposes. Gen. Houston no
titled the Senate Of his intention to introduce bill
proyiding for the admission of Kansas into the Union.
We are not advised wherein the Generals scheme
differs from others upon the same subject
The House was again engaged in an improbable
discussion of the topics embraced in the Presidents
annual message. Mr.. Stephens. of Georgia, reiterat
ed his previously expressed views the flibuster
question and urged the passage of laws interpreting
the neutrality acts Mr.. Blair of Missouri regard
cd he az at he holt nj
ments against Central America, and proposed the &C.
QUESTION Of territory by treaty otherwise in Central
on South America, for the purpose of colonzing the
az dependency under our flag.
The Senate in secret session yesterday took up the
report Of the committee on the naval appointments.
The committee reported against the confirmation Of
number of the appointments, but after an exciting
and acrimonious discussion of five hours duration
the report was rejected, and the nominations of the
President were confirmed. The appointments to
nearly all the important consulates. together with
the Commissioner to the Sandwich Islands were also
confirmed.
In the State Senate yesterday Mr.. Mather gave
notice of bill 20 repeal the act authorizing the con-
structon of new City Hall in this city. Among
the bills introduced was one providing for the re-
mortgage, and another containing some important
amendments 70 the Homestead Exemption law.
These bills printed in report of the proceed
ings. The Kansas resolutions were discussed, and
the subject was finally postponed till Tuesday next.
The Assembly again failed to elect Speaker. Ten
days have now been consumed in the squabble for
the control Of the patronage OF the Assembly.
That unquenchable body, the New York State
IT c.. A.
ing at Pouehkeepse on the 10th prox. the object of
which is to revive the temperance organizations
Throughout the State.
The Board of Aldermen met last evening. About
the first thing done was the adoption of resolution
providing for the appointment of standing Com
mttee on Frauds Affairs have certainly come to
pretty pass when the corruption of the city Off
Gals requires the attention of permanent commit.
tee. Next came communication from the Street
Commissioner, which may be found in our report
elsewhere, showing the gross negligence with which
the finances are administered. II Gems that an
over-payment of $4,000 was made to party inte-
rested in the Canal street extension. This singular
error was made in May, 1856, and the circumstance
has but just come to light The case was referred
TO the aforesaid Committee on Frauds. An ordi-
nance respecting the Battery enlargement, and i'm
posing penalties any person depostng rubbish or
filth in the North or East river, was adopted An
ordinance was presented and referred empowering
the Mayor TO nominate, and with the consent of the
Aldermen to appoint, one or two dockmasters for
each ward at salary Of eight hundred dollars each
per annum.
The mystery attending the homicide of the negro
James Roberts cleared mp yesterday. II appears
that he was assaulting man named Phillips. when
the latter fearing that his life Was in danger drew
dirk knife and stabbed the deceased. Coroner Con-
merry held an inquest upon the body of the negro,
when the jury rendered a verdict generating Mr.
Phillips from all blame in the matter.
The cotton market continued 0rm yesterday, but owing
10 the reduced stock this and the grmness on
the part OF holders, sales restricted 10 400
800 bales, based upon middng uplands Mt 1o;Sc The
market was bare OF mddlng New Orleans. The -four
market lees buoyan and active, with moderate sales
without change Of moment in quotations Wheat was in
fair demand for milling and for export while stocks were
ngh, and sales moderate. Chicago spring sold at CSC
Chicago club 81 o. Tennessee red 81 ls and South
white at 81 Is About Is 900 bushels new corn were
sold at prices g, en- another column Pork was heavy
with doing at 81 s2 sl4 IS for mess and sI2 for
prime Sugars we're heavy The sales comprised abou.
s2j bids chiefly common grades, and 325 bbls. Cuba
muscovado and 3g7 boxes, at prices given another
column Coffee quiet and sales moderate 10 the
trade The sale held the previous day embraced
about ee2 bags Rio at SIC. lie, making an average
Of about - So Freight engagements included wheat 10
Liverpool in ships bags, ut SGD. -four, Is 81. a L.
1otsd., and cotton at 3l6d, at which quite firm
Views OF the French Legation on the Central
American Question.
We publish In another column curious letter
from, wosb;notnp IN Cantrat A,aar;oan oU,;ra