The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-12
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By the arrival Of the bark Maraval at this port
yesterday we have Turks Islands dates TO the 18th
nit The salt market was unusually dull, only
Bass bushels having been shipped since the last
report The weather during the week had been
fine. and many pans were again making. Quota
hons were &c. SC. per bushel; export duty &c.
The Maraval also brings adyices from Barbados TO
The 18th ult. The health of the island was good.
The arrivals OF carroes Of American produce had
been numerous but tie demand continued lively.
committee Of the Tammany Hall democracy
OF tie Eighth district last evening nominated J.
Augustus Page for Congress.
Senator Seward was at Madison, Wisconsin, yes.
ferdny. where he made speech. Of which we give
n sketch In another column.
The Prince Of Wales at Toronto yesterday joined
q yacht club. laid corner stone Of statue Of his
mother planted tree in botanical garden visited
The UAiyersity and the Normal School, reviewed
the troops, held levee, listened to number Of
addresses. and attended ball in the evening a
folersbly hard days work. We should say. The or.
ange excitement appears to have altogether sub.
sided.
The Aldermanic Committee appointed to con.
slider the charges Of the Mayor against Messrs.
Tappan and Craven continued their investigation
yesterday. All the members were present Re.
plies were read by both gentlemen and the com.
niuee adjourned till Monday next. We publish
Hr. Tappan's reply, and several extracts from Mr..
Craven's.
A the regular meeting Of the Board Of supervi.
eors held yesterday. the Comptroller transmitted
Go the Board a detailed account Of all the moneys
snd securities under his control. They amour, 70
a total Of 81 .ols.62s o2. The bill Of Hon. J.
Mel cod Murphy. Chief Engineer of the Harlem
Rive Survey. was ordered 10 be paid. and the
committee reported the work as being rapidly
pu-i Cd forward. with ultimate certainty OF IL
success Several resoluiisns were offered and bills
passod ard finally the Board adjourned u meet
90 Monday at eleven A. N.
The Board Of Aldermen met yesterday, and
transacted considerable routine business. ~
port o. the proceedings IL given In another column
The BOARD Of Councilmen met last evening and
received a mrge batch " reports from the several
committees. which were laid over. Mr.. Lent sub.
United an ordinance making provision for the better
construction Of sinks and cesspools. and directing
that they should connect with the sewer. The
perer was referred 10 the Committee on ord.
pances. The contract for regulating and grading
Thru avenue. from fighty.sixth 70 Ninety second
street. and from Nineiy.third to 10th street, was
awarded 10 James Cunningham for si0 aas a.. The
Boa a concurred with the Aldermen In insiructirg
fhe City Inspector 10 prepare the necessary rropo.
nal for cleaning The streets for the next Eve years:
also TO pay the Asssisu, Health wardens appointed
b. the Health Commissioners. Messrs. Lent aud
Pm kney sucnuously opposed the passage Of the
resolution. affirming that these men were appointed
wiihou, authority, and the city was asked 70 pay
Them three dollars q day for doing nothing. The
Beard hen adjourned till Thursday.
7 TIE motion for injunction against the Cridron
TAI way was 10 have come on In the supreme
Court yesterday. but Ia consequence Of the absence
OF counsel was postponed.
Tie argument on the stay o. proceedings N Ae
rnardamus against the Supervisors, compelling
chem 10 raise 80. 900 10 pay the Commissioners Of
Record. was also adjourned because Of the absence
OF counsel.
Tie Police Commissioners % their meeting yes
ferssy transferred Sergeant Dege TO the Third Dis
irlct Court, and sergcan, Folyer to the Second
District Court. after which they adjourned.
A curious case of alleged arson l. undergoin;
Investigation BY Fire Marshal Baker. Germai
or swiss named Jacob Miller has been placed unic
priest on suspicion Of having wiIfuIiy set fire 70 BIZ
Lager bier saloon at No. 40 Canal street for tbs
purpose CT obtaining money from an insurance
company. The sister Of the accused has also beer
detained a. an accomphce In the affair.
The cotton market firm yesterday, aud more AZ
Givs With . better demand IRON rpinnes. The sales
embraced about 5000 bales, eIcsing however q IN
Charged prices.
M foreign news hal depressing effect upon ths mar
Ret tor bresdstuffs. Common and medium graaes q
1r and Western declined from Sc. 70 Toe rer tsrre
vhesi vas heavy and 2e &c. per bushe cheaper bui
nup aetvc n The concession, including free mies hero
~ = srrlvo Corn vas crn an8 lover, wit moss.
raH MONT q saes rotk heavy. ~lM sale
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