The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-02
New York, Friday, December 2, 1859.



So far as we are advised, nothing of special i'm
portance happened at Charestown, Va, yesterday.
The arrangements for the execution Of Brown
were doubtless satisfactorily completed. The let.
tiers of our correspondents given elsewhere, con-.
tain the latest details
We publish to-day some additional news from
Europe to the 18th ult., brought by the Europa,
which arrived at Boston last evening. report
from Shanghae, under date of October 9Th states
that the Chinese government had repudiated our
treaty with China by refusing to open certain ports
provided for by that instrument. It is quite pro.
bable that the English at Shanghai have given
undue importance to the refusal of the Chinese to
open the ports pending negotiations with other
Powers. The arrangements for the European Con-
gress are progressing. 1t is to meet at Paris on the
18th inst. France, Great Britain, Russia, Prussia.
Austria, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Sardinia Rome
and Naples to be represented 1t Is stated that
Garibaldi has resigned the command Of the army
of Central Italy, and accepted the appointment Of
Lieutenant General Of the Sandman army The
latest report with regard to the Great Eastern Is
that Mr. Lever renewed his offer to charter the ship
which offer the company rejected.
The funeral Of Washington Irving took place at
Tarrytown yesterday afternoon, and was attended
by most Of the population of that region of country
besides large delegations from this city We pre-
sent graphic report Of the solemn ceremonial,
together with descriptions Of Mr.. Irvings late
residence and his burial place, interesting Incl
dents illustrative Of his character and manner of
lite, the proceedings of meeting Of citizens of
Tarrytown, with the speeches and resolutions. and
letter giving touching account of q visit to Mr.
Irving on the Tuesday preceding bis death.
The Saxonia, which sailed from this port yes
terdsy for Southampton, took out s700,O 900 in
treasure.
The Wall street demonstration in favor Of Have.
meyer for the Mayoralty came OF yesterday ac-
cording to announcement The meeting took place
at the hour Of high Change when the street is
filed with citizens and strangers, and of course the
multitude was quite numerous. We give in to-
days paper full report of the proceedings.
meeting Of the supporters OF George Opdyke
for Mayor, and Solomon L. Hull for Corporation
Counsel, was held in the Cooper Institute last
evening Addresses were delivered by Hon. George
Folsom, President. David Dudley Field, General
Nye, and other republican orators. mass meet
ing held outside Of the building and altogether
there was great enthusiasm manifested by the
friends Of the republican candidate for the Mayor
atty.
We have received from the Venezuelan Consul
In this city a decree announcing the blockade, in
due form, Of all the coast Of Venezuela lying be-
tween the port of Cumaribo westwardly to the bar
of Mara caibo; consequently all access and com.
merce with the province Of Coro is prohibited.
Merchants and others interested viii govern them
selves accordingly.
The Chamber Of Commerce held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday afternoon. The only
business transacted worthy of note was the in.
crease Of the salary of the Secretary fiom 81 900
to 81 $780, and the adoption Of resolution authorz.
ing the Executive Committee to memorabilia tho
Legislature at Its ensuing session to repeal or
modify the present Quarantine laws. Il was aIso
proposed to confer with Governor Morgan in thu
matter, and ask him ITO mention the subject in his
forthcoming annual message.
The Court Of General Sessions adjourned at noon
yesterday, in respect to the memory Of Washington
Irving. Robert McLane, who pleaded guilty to
forgery in the fourth degree was sentenced to the
penitentiary for one year. Samuel R. Sprince, who
was convicted of receiving stolen goods, placed
at the bar for sentence. It being evident that
his conviction was unwarranted by the circum
stances of the case, Judge Russell imposed the no
minal fine Of ak cents.
The Board Of Councilmen met last evening, but
transacted no business Of general interest.
Tho New York. Sanitary Association aud the Afri
can Civilization Society held meetings last evening
but owing to the press of important matter upon
cur columns, we are compelled to defer the publ.
cation Of the proceedings.
The Board Of Aldermen met yesterday. reso-
luton appropriating $4,000 for the Fire Depart
meat was offered, and referred. A resolution was
introducsd declaring that the Common Council ap-
prove Of the application Of the Commissioners Of
the Oesrai Park for further issue Of Central Park
Impeovsnsnt Fund stock, the interest of which
shall not exceed,$l50Ooo This was laid over. A
motion was adopted that at the next meeting the
Committse On Puhie Health report on the subject
OF the night son Contract The Board agreed to