The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-25


though Immediately before the sailing Of the
steamer rumors of war were again prevalent.
Notwithstanding the apparently pacific tone of
the Emperor's speech, warlike preparations
were going on in France on an extensive
scale, and the Sandman Chamber of Depu-
ties had voted loan of fifty million francs, with
the avowed purpose of defending herself against
Austrian aggression. The Emperor in remarking
on the interest taken by France in the affairs of
is everywhere where there is just cause and
where civilization ought to be made to prevail"
Austria had consented to withdraw from the Ro-
man States in case France did the same The
speech of the Emperor, together with the details of
the news, will be found elsewhere.
The London money market was generally un-
changed. The bullion in the bank had increased
fl67 900. Consols closed depressed at 96S 96l at
noon on the 18th inst. American securities were
quiet, with no quotable change in prices. The
Brokers' Circular states that cotton had slightly
advanced on all descriptions. The sales on the
18th were 10 900 bales. Breadstuhs were dull with
3 steady market for provisions
The proceedings of Congress yesterday were
important. The Senate held protracted sitting
on the Post Routes bill, which ELECTED much dis
cussion. Without coming to any conclusion the
Senate adjourned, and the bill was laid over until
to-day, when final vote will be taken on it.
Owing to the failure of the government contrac-
tor to furnish suficiency of printing paper, the
Senate adopted q resolution authorizing the Su-
perintendent of Public Printing to purchase paper
in open market. In the House the Post Office APP
preparation bill was defeated by vote of SO
against lI9. Mr.. Bocock presented the majority
report of the committee appointed to investigate
certain alleged charges of abuse and fraud in the
Brooklyn Navy Yard. The report alleges the ex-
istence of glaring abuses that have been growing
up for long time, and require legislative inter-
ference; also that reform is needed in the agency
for the purchase of coal. The committee COM
mend the secretrry of the Navy, and say that he
has kept in view the good of the public and the
interests of the service An abstract of the report
and also a portion of the testimony will be found
elsewhere.
Elsewhere will be found some very interesting
particulars relative to the late deacations in the
Atlantic Bank of Brooklyn. Our report gives
complete history Of the causes that led Oscar ).
Field, step by step, to his rnin-gambling, fast
women and fast horses. His defalcation should
serve as a warning to bank directors in future, and
Induce them to more strictly scrutinze the habits
of their employees. Field is supposed to be on his
way to Europe but nothing is yet positively known
as to his movements. The bank has offered a re-
ward of $500 for his apprehension and delivery in
Brooklyn.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening, when
a communication was received from the Mayor,
stating that upon thorough examination of the
accounts of Isaac Edwards, formerey Collector of
Assessments deficiency of $ll 81 II was disco
yered. resolution was offered respecting the
suits against the city, with view to the action of
the Legislature on the tax levy. resolution was
passed for widening Duane street from Broadway
to Chatham street. communication was receiv-
ed from the Corporation Counsel defending his
course in relation to the suits against the city.
That gentleman also sent in another communica-
ton relative to the right of the Common Council
to investigate the affairs of the Almshouse Commits
sioners He states they have no such right, except
in certain specified cases.
The trial of Abraham d. Thompson for the kill
ing of Daniel Stackpole at Harlem, which was
commenced in the General Sessions on Tuesday,
was concluded yesterday. The prisoner was con-
victed of mansaughter in the third degree, and will
be sentenced on Saturday.
Last evening the French revolutionists in city
and suburbs met in the Steuben House, Bowery, to
celebrate by banquet the anniversary of the
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crowded, and the speeches were of the deepest dye
of revolution.
A large and influential meeting was held at the
Brooklyn City Hall last evening 10 protest against
the bills now before the State Legislature for the
appointment of three perpetual Water Commits
sioners and a Sewerage Board The proceedings
were very enthusiastic, and appropriate resolutions
were agreed to-
A case involving the liabilities of railroads as
common carriers was decided in the Brooklyn City
Court yesterday, and verdict of s. 900 obtained
by the plaintiff, +. B. Spooner against the Brooklyn
City Railroad Company, for personal damage sus
tanned by him. Owing to a sleigh of that com
pany--on the outside of which he was riding
coming into collision with another vehicle, he was
thrown out and severely injured. The Judge
charged the jury that the railroad company wa.
compelled TO carry their passengers safely; and
that If accident occurred through the negligence
the company in permitting persons to stand in ex
posed and insecure positions, they were liable 70,
any damage that might ensue.
The steamship Black Warrior is still lying in III,
same position. Strong hopes are entertained O
getting her of, should the weather prove favora
BILE. A steam pump has reduced the water in he
hold about two feet, and an additional one, whic
il being fitted board, it is thought will keep he
free. The steamtug brought up last evening a
the ships bedding and furniture, and some forty
nine barrels of -four.
Great rcjoicings took place at the celebration {
the inauguration Of General Geffrard as Presider