The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-20

the forces of that country and Of Urquiza would be
united. The American Minister, Mr.. Yancey, had
gone on mission Of peace to Buenos Ayres from
Urquiza with power to settle the questions at issue
between the Confederation and Buenos Ayres.
The result of his mission had not TRANSFERRED.
The examination of the Bergen tunnel rioters was
proceeded with yesterday before Mayor Collard Of
Hudson city, and will be further continued this
morning. Affairs at the tunnel were quiet as usual
yesterday, and we heard of no attempts to replace
the distractions on the track. On Sunday night,
however, several acts of violence were perpetrated
against the house of Mr.. Austin, who acted as one
of Mayor Collard's aids during the day. Mr.. Austin
seems to have excited the especial hostility Of the
laborers, as several large stones were thrown
through the windows during the night of Sunday
and an attempt was made to Ere the house. Mr..
Austin was also fired upon. Indications of an in
tcn'iou to attack the house of Mayor Collard on
Sunday night were also discovered, but no overt
acts were committed. reward has been offered
for the arrest of the parties engaged in the assault
on Austin's house, and proclamation issued by
Mayor Coilard against all unlawful assemblages in
the locality of the riot Several rioters were fully
identified BY the witnesses during the examination
yesterday full report of which will be found else
where.
The Board of Aldermen held their usual meeting
last evening. The question of re,districtng the
city was called up, partially discussed and then laid
on the table, Communications were received from
the Commissioner of Streets and City Inspector,
which will be found in our regular report The
first communication of the Street Commissioner
relates to the Fire Department in respect to which
he says further expenditures will be necessary,
notwithstanding the assertions of the Chief Engi-
necr to the contrary. The second relates to GER
tain contracts for the regulation Of Fourth avenue,
between Seventy-frst and Seventy ninth streets,
which the Commissioner contends are invalid, by
reason of their having been awarded to the highest
instead of the lowest bidder. The communication
OF the City Inspector is on the subject of the re-
moval Of the numerous pggeries which infest the
island. The nuisance, though greatly abated, does
not appear to be entirely removed, and the City
lnspeco tor asks for the passage of ordinance that
will mole efectualy prevent the keeping of swine
below Eightysixth street. The Mayor sent in a
veto on the resolution Of the Board permitting the
Eighth Avenue Railroad Company to lay switch or
turnout the south side Of their tracks in Canal
street, at or near Broadway, for the reason that
three railroad tracks in one street are too many.
The Mayor also suggests that city railroad compa-
MES which have received valuable privileges with
out charge should be required to provide suitable
passenger depots. The Board will meet again on
Thursday.
The Board Of Councilmen transacted conside-
rablA business last evening, as will be seen by our
report elsewhere. series of resolutions were
adopted directing the Comptroller to advertise
forthwith for sale at public auon the leases of Che
ferries at the foot of Grand street and Peck slip,
now running to Brooklyn, Eastern District. The
resolutions declare u,nt Masarale x Co. are unau.
thorzed to run their ferries from the above slips,
the fifteenth section of the Montgomery charter
giving the Common Council full power in the pre-
misses. The Board concurred with the Aldermen
in confirming the contract to repair the City Hall.
The Board Of Supervisors held meeting yester-
day for the purpose of appointing registrars Of
voters, in accordance with the new enactment.
After one ballot for the First district of the First
ward, which resulted in tie, further action was
suspended until the next meeting. The Board
after transacting some routine business, adjourned
until the 27th instant.
The Tammany Society, or so called Columbian
Order, held special meeting in the Grand Council
Chamber last evening, ostensibly for the purpose
Of electing additional members, but incidentally
for the purpose of devising some scheme of frau
duent action with regard to the new Registry laws.
All was wrapt in awful mystery while the Grand
Sachem, Isaac " Fowler, presided in the Great
Wigwam debating rules of action which are to
govern the respectable portion Of this community.
The latter class, unconscious Of the portentious
proceedings, were sleeping peaceably, beyond the
reach Of the loudest war-whoop Of the Grand Sa.
chem.
AT a meeting of the Excise Commissioners yes
terday, Mr.. Haskell was the only member of the
Board present and consequently no licenses could
be granted.
The Health Commissioners held meeting yes
terday, but no important business came before
them.
A case Of considerable interest to shipowners was
decided in the United States Circuit Court yester
day by Judge Nelson. 1t was suit on bottomry
bond for $4,000, executed at New Orleans, and
covering the vessel cargo and freight of the bark
Yuba. Payment was resisted for reasons stated in
the report. The Court below having allowed the
Ibellant but 81 900, he appealed to this Court and
recovered the whole amount, except 1892 paid the
Captain of the Tuba. The decision will be found
elsewhere
In the action for SANDER and false Imprisonment,
brought in the Marine Court by Carrie Creech
against Ellen McKernan, the jury rendered yer.
dict for 5000 in favor Of the plaintiff
The will Of James P. Allaire came up yesterday
in the Surrogate's Office, and the testimony closed.
Counsel will sum up the case on the Sd Of October
next
Charles H. Lock was arrested On Saturday last,
charged with having on the 9Th inst, in connection
with one Paul Leithel, defrauded the firm Of Geo.
S. Robbins Son to the extent Of Sc l04 IL. The ac
cused was held 10 bail in the sum of $500.
The calendar Of the Supreme Court (circuit) was
called yesterday before Judge Potter, but no case
being ready the Court was adjourned to this
morning.
Two notorious river thieves were yesterday SEN
fenced to the State prison for FIVE years by Judge
Russell in the Court Of General Sessions. Conside.
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