The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-30

taken from bis room on the 18th of Mar:h- Ten OF
the crew of tho ship Poiynesean were imprisoned er
mutiny by the United States Consul. The report
that Russia intended to make an armed denonstra-
ton for the protection Of the whaling grounds In the
Ochotsk Sea was not credited.
Sir Houston Stewart, Vice Admiral Of the British,
navy and Commander of the West India squadron
and Lady Stewart, entertained large party at Cia
renee Hill, Bermuda on the 18th inst. Upwards Of
zoo persons comprising the fairest portion OF the
population and large number of officers OF varioas
branches of her Majesty's service and civilians as
sembled to parake Of the cordial hospitality Of the
gallant Admiral, and never has ball been given in
the colony which reflected credit on the host
secured more pleasure to the entertained.
Captain Yourg, of the brig J. A. Taylor which
arrived at port yesterday from Sagua Ia Grande
Cuba, states that on the 9Th instant. while lying
at anchor in the harbor of Sagua la Grsnde, his
vessel was boarded by boat from q British war
steamer, supposed to be the Styx, then lying out
side the harbor. The officer on boarding questioned
Captain Young as to where he was from and
where bound, and demanded to see his papers
They were produced, and after examining them the
officer left. Captain Young states also that he had
his colors flying at the time of the visit.
Our special despatch from Washington states the
excitement with regard to the outrages of the
British continues undated. discussion took
place in the Senate yesterday upon the report OF
the Committee on Foreign Relations with re
ference to this subject 1t will be seen by our
report of the debate that perfect concord OF
sentiment prevails in the committee, and the only
difficulty seems to be in the selection of language
In tha tp1io off ho
Senate at the indignities complained Of. Pending
an amendment offered by Mr.. Wilson, of Massachu-
sets, authorizing the President to send the naval
forces to the Gulf, with instructions to capture the
ships which have committed or may commit belli-
gerent acts, the subject was dropped, in order to
take up the special order of the day. the Miscela-
neous Appropriation bill. In the House, Mr.. Clay,
Of Kentucky asked leave to introduce bill to ena
BILE the President to enforce respect for our flag and
repel aggressions, but objection was made by Mr..
Garrett, of Virginia.
A ful report of the debate which took place in
the British Parliament the night of the 14th inst
on the censure motions against the Derby govern
ment for its alleged new Indian annexation policy
is published this morning In our columns. Earl
Shaftesbury moved the vote in the Lords, but was
defeated by majority of nine. Mr.. Cardwel pro-
posed the resolutions in the Commons but the men,
bers adjourned the discussion to the night of the
18th inst We will probably learn the result of the
discussion by the next steamer from Europe.
The Board of Excise Commissioners met yester-
day afternoon, but did no business. Commissioner
Holmes read communication, which was forwarded
to the Police Commissioners, asking for the names
Ct parties who have violated the Excise law. An
adjournment took place till Monday.
Coroner Perry yesterday held an inquest upon the
body OF Mrs. Amelia Weber, married woman. who
previous to her death resided in Warrenvie Schoha-
rc county whose death is alleged to have been caused
by an abortion procured upon her by Dr.. Cobel, re-
siding in Second street. The deceased died ten days
ago. at the residence of Dr. Cobel and was buried in
Greenwood Cemetery; but owing to various sus
picious circumstances having developed themselves,
the body was exhumed, and medical examin alton
ordered which proved conclusively that death
was caused by abortion. The testimony in the case,
which presents some very remarkable features, is
given entire in another column. Dr. Cobel, the al
legged abortionist, on the rendition of q verdict
against him. was committed to the Tombs to await
the action Of the Grand Jury.
According to the report Of the City Inspector
there were 442 deaths in the city during the past
week, increase of 40 compared with the morta-
lily Of the week previous and IL more than occurred
during the corresponding week of last year. The
following table exhibits the number of deaths during
the past two weeks ong adults and children dis
tinguishing the sexes
Non wom~n Boys. CiHa Total
Meek Meek s :osias s s:y m as.iis i s i% s
Among the principal causes Of death were the fol-
lowing