The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-29

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by one hundred and nineteen thousand one hum
dred and ninety nine souls in the four years since
LISA. Peru had suffered in her material interests
from the late election agitation. war against
Ecuador WAS talked Of. The Bolivian army had
been reduced to one-balf its usual strength Crude
ores of all descriptions may be freely exported
from the republic under late government decree.
Senior Carton had been elected Vice Pr esident Of
Ecuador. All tho foreign vessels at Callao had OBJ
tanned charters for the guano islands. The trade
Of Valparaiso had improved greatly.
We have important news from the Society
Islands, dated at Raiatea and Tahss, on the 9th Of
June, and at Tahiti on the 18th of July. The Cover
nors of the first named isands-who have the power
Of appointing or dethronug the King-had, it ap-
pears. taken the supreme power from Tamatoa v.
son of Queen Pomare, Of Tahiti, who was elected
chief magistrate about year ago. The exKing
hen decided TO return TO the home Of his mother,
Pomare. and thus the islands were left without
ruler. In this emergency the Governors offered
Consul Owen, Of the United States, to surrender
the islands of Tahaa and Raatea to our govern
mcnt, and handed him official letters to that effect
for transmission TO Washington. This movement
gave great offence 10 the representatives OF Eng
land and France, who melted sort Of revolution
against the Governors. In this state of affairs the
French war brig photographic arrived at Raiatea,
and her commander took Mr.. Thomas Croft and Mr..
Jordan, American citizens, into custody, and con-
veyea them to Tahiti on account Of their annexa-
ton proclivities. Should the two islands come
der our rule they will form most important enire-
pots for our whaling feet in the Pacific, well as
convenient halbors for our war vessels No doubt
but American steamers between Oregon, Califor-
mia, Panama, Australia and New Zealand would
soon be found watering at them also, to the great
injury Of French interests at Tahiti.
The news from the Sandwich Islands Is dated at
Honolulu on the 9Th of August, but ii is not i'm
portant. King Kamehameha had commenced
system of territorial anne ration BY declaring Corn
wallis Island, in latitude Ii deg. 80 mia north and
longitude l6a deg. - min. west from Greenwich
and kaiama Island. in latitude 10 deg. a min.
north and longitude 100 deg. 81 min west part of
the domain of the King OF the Hawaiian Islands.
On the 18th of JULY smart shock Of an earthquake
was experienced in the districts of Hama and koo-
lau Fas. Maui. On the 3ist of July the anniversary
of the restoration Of the Hawaiian flag was OBJ
served ~ a general holiday all over the Islands.
Tho interest IN the case Of stephens, who !,
charged witI poisoning his wife increases day by
day as the investigation before the Coroner pro-
crosses. Halfa-iuaea female witnesses, intimately
acquainted with the accused aud his household.
were examined yesterday, and their testimony GER
taini, told strongly against The prisoner Us regards
his administering arsenic to his wife during the i'll.
that preceded her death. II was sworn to that
Stephens purchased arsenic from druggist. in
forming the dealer that he designed it to destroy
rats whiic Che occupants OF Stephens homse testify
that such yermin were never seen about the pre-
misses However. the chemists have not yet con-
cluded their ANALYSIS of the stomach of the deceased
wife, When they present their report more intel
ligent opinion may be formed Of the position Of the
accused.
The Washington market case was brought up in
the Supreme Cont yesterday, when the court room
was crowded with occupants of the market and
other interested parties. There was formidable
array of counsel on both sides, and after they had
concluded their arguments, Judge lngraham made
an order that the plaintiffs. Messrs Taylor and Bren
man, desist from all further proceedings in relation
TO the market before Justice VOORHEES,, or any part
thereof until they shall have elected to discontinue
and given five days notice OF such election in writ
ne. There were two other motions pending in the
matter, which were postponed till Saturday next.
AT the meeting Of the Board of Supervisors yes.
,erlay the Committee On Building new City Hall
were, at their own request, discharged from the
further consideration Of the subject. motion TO
confirm the Mayors nominations Of Andrew J.
Mckle. Philip w. Engs and Abram H. Cozzcns rs
Commissioners OF the new City Hall, was lost by
vote of seven to FIVE. A resolution setting forth
that. according TO decision of the Court Of Ap-
pesls in the Metropolitan police casc the appoint
ment OF Commissioners Of Record is invalid, and
amending the ordinance making appropriations for
1855 by striking out the appropriation Of $50 for
said Commissioners, was read and laid over for fu
ture action.
The American Express Company received yes
tcrday Official notice Of their appointment as
agents and consignces Of the New York and Cal
way line Of steamships. This company hiss MP
wards Of four hundred Offices in the interior on
their various express routes, and will he able TO
control o large amount Of business for the line.
The District Attorney received q telegrspbie Jes
patch yesterday from Inspector Bowling, of the
Sixth ward. from Proyi6ase. X. l.. stating that he
succeeded in arressAg Jnes Larkin charged with
the murder Of Philip Downing in the First avenue
about a month ago.
Isaac Edwards and Samuel Allen, Collector and
Deputy Collector Of ASSESSING nts who indicted
BY the last Grand Jury for alleged embezzlement
Of ell 900 Of the assessments collected for widening
Duane street we're arrested yesterday on bench
warrant and brought before Judge Russell. who ad-
miticd them to bad, each in the sum Of 5000. 10
the charge AT the October term Of the Gene.
raj Sessions Charles G. Cornell became their
surety.
The examination of Witnesses in the case of
General Superintendent Tallmadge was continued
yesterday at an adjourned meeting Of the Police
Commissioners Mr.. Cummings, of the Commits
sioners Of Emigration and Commissioners Still
man. Bowen, Strauahan and Nye were on the
stand to give evidence, together with several other
witnesses. Their testimony, however, wax only
repetition 81 the facts that have already been
proven rs Others. Commissioner Stlman ex