The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-08
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New York, Thursday, April 8, 1858.
The News.

The News.
Intelligence of a very important character has
been received from Venezuela The revolution is al
an end. President Monsgas being unable TO stem
the revolutionary torrent sen, in his resignation 10
Congress on the 18th Of March. His resignation was
accepted and a provisional governmentwith General
Castro at its head was Immediately organized. Our
despatch from Washington stating that Genera!
Paez had been elected President is probably incor-
rect.
The steamship America. now in her thirteenth
day, had not arrived at Halifax at late hour last
night. She brings three days later news from Eu-
rope. Our European files, brought by the Indian to
Portland, contain some interesting details of the
news telegrsphed on the 5th inst and published on
the 9Th, which we give this morning From the re-
port Of debate in the English Parliament, it
would appear as if the new passport system OF
Napoleon would almost destroy all intercourse by
travel between England and France, and severely
affect the trade of both nations The circumzan
ces which induced the designations Of NJ Vietr late
Project OF the Police OF France, and OF Count de
PerGgny Minister Of France in London, show that
sereos personal feuds and chickering's prevail
amongst the advisers of the Emperor.
There Is stated TO be an extensive organization
in the Southern States TO aid the liberal party in
Mexico, and important Developments are expected
in few days. Santa Anna is reported to have no
party Of any strength in that country and his return
to power is considered very doubtful.
The bill for the admission OF Minnesota as a State
was passed by the Senate yesterday The bill allows
Minnesota two representatives in the federal Con
gress.
The Iecompton bill viii be called up to-day in the
House, and without any debate be Immediately
acted on The Senate has resolved not to adopt the
Crittendeu amendment under any circumstances
The Bankrupt bill was under consideration by the
Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday, and it will
probably be reported TO the Senate next week.
Mr. Collins has submitted the results Of his
explorations of the valley of the AMOR to the state
Department at Washington, together with two maps,
one Of the AMOR river, and the other showing the
relative position Of Northern Asia and our Pacific
coast Mr. Collins shows the prospective importance
OF the trade Of the basin Of the AMOR to the United
States
The War Department transmitted 10 the House
yesterday the full particulars Of the contracts for the
Utah army. The rates to be paid for transportation
depend upon the season of the year the service is TO
be performed and are stated not to be eXorbitaut
~ had been represented.
city, appointed during the police dinlcultcs was
laid on the table In the Assembly yesterday. The bill
to restore to the Common Council Of the city Of New
York the right to grant titles to land under water
was referred 10 the New York delegation to report
complete by the Senate. great number Of reports
and notices Of bills were offered In both branches OF
the Legislature. The final vote on the repeal OF the
Metropolitan Police bill will be taken on Monday next
IN the Senate.
The excessive mortality on board the passenger
chips from Hamburg was the subject Of much com
ment In the Board Of Emigration Commissioners
Yesterday. II was stated that il was caused by the
captains using the waters of the river Elbe, instead
of the reservoir water prescribed by the authorities
OF Hamburg The arrivals from Hamburg from Janu-
y1 1851 10 February !, 1853, were J,766. and the
deaths $50. The total arrivals from Bremen for the
same period were 30 222 and the mortality 90 From
this IL will b. seen that with hall the number OF
arrivals from Hamburg the deaths are four times
greater than in the Bremen vessels. This Is ex-
elusive OF the far greater number who sicken on
board aad die after arrival on shore. The Com
missioners determined to expose the captains who
have had the most mortality board il is clear.
ly ascrilable 20 neglect and csrelessness The emf
grafton 70 far this year has been solsneariy 900
less than tor the same period last year.
The Tsmmsny Society met last night, bot did
nothing beyond initiating two new members. An
the magnstes Of the city democracy were present
together with a very full attendance Of members.
An the factions were on hand 10 see that no mine
was sprung. but nothing was done that would give
any indication of the strength Of the rival cques.
The Board OF Education met last evening and
agreed 10 t2l AZ for the erection Of new
schooibouse in the Twenty-second ward They also
elected Mr. Randall 10 I'LL the Office of City Superin
tcndsnt during the next term, which commences on
The frst Of June next and continues for two years
and Mr. Riddle was elected Assistant SuIrrin,eD
dent during the same term.
The Committee Of the Board OF Councilmen "a
whom was referred the subject of locating found
ling hospital in this city met yesterday, but IS nj
one appeared before them 10 reference 10 tho matter
they adjourned sine de
A policeneus prayer meeting vse held in the
stanton Street Baptist church yesterday afternoon
Address and prayer were made by several reye-
rend gentlemen; hymns we're sung and brief al.
dresses were made by Captain Hartt. Of the seven
taen,h ward Sergeant sohns, Of the Commissioners
ofboe. and a member Of the force from Brooklyn
Mr.. Edward n. Smithson. the young man who was
beld 10 custody A. q witness in the case OF the muir
der Of yosna Samues, va released upon bail yes
terdsy. Mr.. Pers@e, OF the firm OF Per-se Brooks
became hail tor the prisoner IN the sum OF $1,000
No les than eleven unfortunate individuals were
swindied NJ passage ticket Office in Cedar street
yesterday out Of sums varying from $50 10 80 each