The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-15
Kew YsrA, Saturday, May 10, 1855


The News.
The British cruisers in the Gulf are still active in
their demonstrations against our commerce. TSo
additional instances of outrage to American vessels
are given in to days paper. The bark Glenburn at
Havana from Antwerp, reported on her arrival that
she had been boarded by British naval officer who
asserted that he had orders to board and search all
vessels sailing off the Cuban coast Capt. Gage, of
the bark W. H. Chandler, which arrived at this port
yesterday reports that while lying in the hARbor of
Sagua la Grande, his vessel was boarded by the Sc
cond lieutenant of the British steamer Styx who
made thorough examination Of the ship and her pa
pers- He also boarded and searched all the other
vessels in the port, most of which belonged to the
United States. This conduct aroused the indignation
Of the authorities of Sagus la Grande, aad the
Port Captain drew up protest against the action Of
the British naval officer, to which the masters OF
the searched vessels affixed their signatures. Our
correspondent at HavaAa, whose letter we publish
elsewhere, in connection with an account OF the
visit 10 Capt. Cages vessel, gives US some add
tonal facts relative to the outrage committed lately
by British cruiser on the schooner Cortez. The
passports Of several passengers board the Cortez
were kept by the British commander. who refused
TO rturn them. Annexed is brief record of the
operations of the British in the Gulf during the past
three weeks:-Ship Tropic Bird fred into, boarded
aud searched; schooner Cortez seized and now de.
tsAood at lnagua; schooner N. B. Borden fired iato.
boarded and searched; schooner Mobile fired into,
boarded and searched; brig Robert Wing fired into,
boarded aud searched; bark Glenburn overloaded at
sea, and bark w. H. Chandler boarded and searched
while lying at anchor in the port Of Sagua la
Grande.
In Congress yesterday the Senate unanimously
adopted resolution calling the President to com
municate any information which may have been re.
ceved relative TO tho seizure of American vessels by
foreign cruisers, and al,o what measures. If any
have been taken in relation thereto. Mr.. Rice, one
of the new Senators from Minnesota, offered
resolution providing for the appointment OF a
committee TO investigate the charges preferred
against him in connection with the sale Of the Fort
Crawford reserve lands. number Of private bills
were passed Nothing of interest transpired in the
House.
An official response was sent to the Senate yes
ierdsy 10 the resolution making the inquiry rs to
what had been done with regard &c the outrases on
American commerce at Tampico The documents
contain a letter from Capt. Almy, In command Of
the steamer Fulton by which Il In seen he h rem
dering good service. having obtained promise from
General Cara that he will behave better In future
General Robes, Mexican Minister. assures our gov
eminent that his government Is indignant at the
outrsges, hut promises that when the Mexican gov
eminent shall get possession Of Tampico it will
bring Cara an IS adheren,s 90 punishment. Mr.
Fopyth, Our Minister 10 Mexico says that Il has
been ~ long since an American vessel OF war has
visited Mexican ports that the Mexicans have almos
forgotten we have q navy.
The trial Of thomas N. Carr, charged with libel
ling the Corporation Counsel. Is progressing in the
Court Of General Sessions The case for the prose-
oution closed yesterday. Mr.. Whiting commenced
the defence by reading Mr. Cars communication
published in the HERALD Of the ed Of February.
upon portion Of which the indictment Is founded.
and then proceeded to move In an eloquent speech
that the letter Of the defendant, published on the
26th, disclaiming any intention 10 impeach Mr. Bus
teed's integrity, should be given a. evidence. Pend
ing the argument, the court adjourned till Monday
al 10 o'clock.
We continue elsewhere our report Of the proceed
ings Of the Woman's Rights Convention. The sub
jects under discussion yesterday were Of the usual
amusing character.
The quarterly report Of the General superinten
dent Of Police was made to the Commissioners at a
meeting held yesterday. The police force number.
1,ls6 men. and an additional number is asked for
The force Il represented being In high state Of
efficiency, but city readers will hardly agree
with the Superintendent in this opinion. The docu
nent IL given In another column.
A Bermuda paper Of the 5th inst. reports falling
OF In the potato and onion crops. This applies es
pecsly TO the potato The yield Of which this season
will not be more than oDe-han Of last years CROP
The entire return Of 1859 is not expected TO exceed
twenty thousand barrels. The quantity Of ouious
shipped 10 date was aftythree thousand pounds, all
80 the West Indies. The quantity Of tomatoes was
Duoe hundred and thirty boxes. all 10 New York. ex
cepi hity.three boxes.
Dor Havana correspondent states that Asiatics
Whose term Of labor ndenture has expired are TO be
shipped from Cuba, under certain rules, a. Il was
feared that The pressure Of too large number Of
then would excite q negro revolt, The trade In ne
Rrots vas still openly carried on.
n cothos nartcs JESTER day continued tever,.h vbs
che embraced about 500 bales part IN tr,nss s
rss isses. maj soi N store VI. on III b.s a I2,So
% Tor middnns uplaaos. me -four ruSse, y. v,b
aAnse Of moment in prices The sales we're fair bu,
ae sctve southern brands continued IN scoi demand
purchases for export 70 tropical potts s.les on
Gs 90 and Dunlap's Richmond mills have been sold for
ssAl n, ut this week II o. 70. Wheat irregular and
besvJ, vHb tolersbly free sales ID rates gwen In
smother phase Corn Vas ip fair demand, 9Th fair
l-Aes At rather besaer prices, especially for good