The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-16

At the latest advices from Halifax, yesterday af-
ternoon there were no indications of the Arabia
from Liverpool.
Explanations said to be satisfactory to our 60.
venment Of the boarding of the Washington at
San Juan, have been received by the British le-
cation from the commander Of the English squad
ION, who disclaims any attempt to exercise the
right Of search. Assurances have been received
by the President from the representatives of
foreign Powers that there is neither intention nor
!, wish on the part of their respective governments
to interfere with the policy of the administration
in relation TO Mexico or Central America.
The Senate yesterday declined to take up Mr..
Clingmsn's resolution abrogating the Clayton Bull
wer treaty. Mr. Cameron made speech in oppo-
sitoD to ad valorem duties on iron. petition was
received from one of our Broadway booksellers,
urging Congress TO purchase and circulate gratui-
tously the Book of Mormon. Considerable business
was transacted in executive session. and all the APP
pointments made during the recess, including those
for Illinois, confirmed Mr.. Preston as Minister TO
Spain, General Ward as Minister to China, and j.
Clancy Jones Minister to Prussia were also con-
frmed. In the House, notice Of bill to modify
the tariff TO impose specific duties wherever
practicable, was given by Mr.. Comings. In the
Wstrous the House decided the testimony
taken before the committee insufficient to justify
articles Of impeachment.
The steamship Philadelphia arrived at this port
yesterday morning from Havana, with advices
dated on the 9Th inst. Two hundred and ninety
three Spanish soldiers had landed from Cadiz in the
war frgste Petronila, and another vessel with re-
Inducements was expected daily. Religious festi-
walls and the Maretzek Opera engaged the people
fiilv al hid Cd fha Can.
tain General that the tax Of So levied on each Ame-
riosn sailor shipped transferred at the Island,
would not lie paid any longer. Sugar was very
dull with few orders, and thirty.two thou
sand boxes on hand at Havana and Matanzas
Treights had not improved. Exchange on New
York was at from q "A premium. Some good
cotton had been grown on the island. Six tons Of
freight will hereafter be allowed free Of duty on
board each mail steamer Of the United States.
serious fight occurred on board the bark Tacony
Of Philadelphia, In which the cook was badly in
iured.
The Board Of State Canyassers met yesterday at
Albany and entered upon their labors, which they
win continue daily until Saturday. Some infcr.
rAlty j. said % exist In the returns from Putnam
county and also 10 one or two towns in Wcstches-
ter. The Secretary Of State authorized to send
for al the papers relating to the Congressional
election IN the Fourth district Of the First ward Of
this city.
The special election to fll the Congressional va
.ancy caused ~ the resignation Of the Hon. John
Kelly, viii take place on Wednesday January 5.
The Republican Central Committee met at the
usual place in Broadway La, evening the atten
dance q members being very considerable. The
Recommendation Of the Executive Committee, 10
the effect that on recognizing the committee for
the coming year. that Il be done by Assembly dis
trc,s instead q wards came up for consideration.
resolution from the Young Mems Association,
That the proposed change was inexpeden,, was,
aztec some discussion, offered and carried by a
large majority. The Central Committee soon after
adjourned.
The crew Of the slave ship Echo, Who are 10 nc
tried at Charleston in April next reached that
city on saturday ON their way from Columbia,
one Of their number in attempting 20 escape
jumped out d a railway car and broke his leg.
The third lecture o. signora Mario on tho Italian
Revolution 81 istS and lsie. was delivered las;
evening d tc Il large number Of appreciative
iadic. ono gentlemen. The aim Of the lecture
wa q d'.., state ttst ivory useful reform in
Italy she. ofasaalll or political character, Ind
beer ff} U hs lte ls1rts and patrl1te dcvo.
tior Inc eple Nst le attempts uaea '.ge
ben .oat 70 credit - sardinia m4uy ~ 'hase
noble s,t c hcroistn due 70 lie Italians. arc an
supported oy the truth 81 evidence thar cc tanG.
dcncc % the Italians in their Prince Charlie Alber.
bad terminated In the most disastrous consequence:
and that Tie King q Sardinia had been . traitor %
his people. Tie historical portion Of tie subject
was very ably dclineaicd and a. usual 81 che lee.
lures on The Papacy BIZ Holiness tho pope was
most numerically dealt with. Tho lecture through.
out was very interesting. and al it, close me
audience warmly applaudod
At the meeting o. The Board n Aldermen lat
evening the salary d the Chief Engineer q ,hc
lire Department was fixed A. 5000 after D
long and tedious debate on the subject 4 re-.
port in favor o. donating the sum Of 81 ooo ~ ,ho
Eye and Far lnfrmary was adopted.
The Board q Councamcu were 10 session jar
evening, and received number ~ sss for fitting
up election polls, which were laid On the table.
Various petitions Of individuals DESTROYS ~ being
appointed Commissioners n Deeds we're 70
ferred. together with reports 81 committees Nr
Cross, in . communication addressed TO the presi.
dent resigned his seat member o. the Board
His resignation was not accepted. MI Bck,ord
submitted an ordinance empowering the Harlem
Railroad Company 70 use steam on tho Fosrtb ave
nue. from The northern extremity - she l-Iand'S,
Fortysecond street for period q thirty year, j,
was laid over. The Comptroller was requested 20
submit estimates Of III. tsx levy FOR 1864 TO ~.
Common Comet An ordinance amending The
proscm ordinance regulating TIC Street Deert.
Inept va considered ani referred 10 the Bosri Of
Aldermen.
az commissioners n ErtIvtasias bell their
ss.t'g So Ell tba r.at. au .a4 - v,.f t.