The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-27
New York, Friday, July ~, 1860.
The News.

1hc NEWS
The town of 0ccaquan, Virginia, has been the
scene of considerable excitement for some days, in
consequence of an attempt on the part of certain
parties 10 demolish liberty pole erected by the
black republicans, from which floats flag bearing
the names Of the republican Presidential nominees.
Therepublicans of Occaquan determined to pre-
vent the threatened demolition of their flagstaff or
die in the effort, and accordingly despatched mes
sengers to neighboring towns for arms and
ammunition. They also notified Governor
Letcher of tire state of affairs, and he
assured them that they should be pro
tected. The Governor ordered General Hatton
20 call out his command, but it is said the General
resigned rather than obey the order. AT last ac-
counts the military Of Alexandria were expecting
60 be called out to preserve the peace. Occaquan,
the scene of the disturbance. contains some three
hundred republicans. 1t was the residence of
Underwood, who was ostracised by his fellow
Citizens some years ago because Of his fanaticism.
Underwood was delegate to the Chicago Conven-
ton, and has recently written letter to Miss
Barbour, lady of Virginia, who contemplates
emancipatng her slaves, which could hardly fail
so reawaken the Indignation of his political
opponents.
The California pony express has recommended
operations, after suspension of several weeks,
caused by the hostilities of the Indians on the
Plains. The express which left San Francisco on
the 18th instant reached st. Louis yesterday. The
aews is four days later, and summary of it may
be found under the appropriate head. The Sonora
sailed from San Francisco for Panama on the 18th
instant, with 229 passengers and 1888 900 in trea-
sure for New York. No mails were taken by the
Sonora, but letters and newspapers were des
patched by express. Quite number Of vessels
were loading with produce at San Francisco for
foreign ports. The vistula had cleared for New
York with q cargo OF wheat, pork, hams, hides,
&c, valued at 800 900
By the bark Pyrmont, arrived at Baltimore. we
have received files of papers from Montcvdeo TO
June o. Or. Velez, the Buenos Ayrcan Commission
10 the President Of the Argentine Confederation,
had arrived at Rosario. Gen. Lopez, Ex-Governor
OF Santa fe was in prison at Rosario for an at.
tempted revolution. His nephew and a few per-
sonal friends attempted rescue, but failed, and
were themselves locked up. In the melee, the for.
mer who i an cx-Mayor OF the city, was wounded.
There is no other news.
Additional files Of Vera Cruz papers TO the 18th
inst have come to hand. Mramon had succeeded
In getting back TO Guadslajara, where he was at
latest dates with little over four thousand men,
with whom he was keeping at bay at least three
times that number, under ogason and others.
The Prince Of Wales embarked on board the
steamer Hero, at St. Johns, yesterday forenoon,
and at eleven O'Clock sailed for Halifax. We give
an account Of the Princes movements in another
column.
The steamer New York, with the United States
Astronomical party sent 10 Labrador TO observe the
resent eclipse Of the sun arrived at st. Johns, "
F., yesterday.
The Board Of Aldermen met yesterday. Among
the petitions presented was one from members Of
the New York Local Preaching Association, asking
permission to expound the Gospel in the open air,
and also TO erect tent in Jackson square wherein
70 hold religious exercises. long and animated
discussion ensued the presentation Of this pcti.
ton. report of which Is given in another column,
and finally the paper was referred 10 the Commit.
tee on Streets The Finance Committee reported
in favor Of an issue Of s},000,00O Of floating debt
fund stock, and the report was accepted. A reso-
luton was adopted directing the Ninth Avenue
Railroad Company TO run cars 10 the Central Park.
The communication from the Comptroller calling
for additional appropriations was taken up and
SIS 900 for printing and binding documents aud
t2o 900 for Gre escapes were added 10 the est.
mates. motion 10 strike out tho sum OF siO5 900
for the Japanese entertainment was lost, and n,
subject was finally laid on the table by vote Of
nine TO seven.
Alta meeting OF the Board Of Supervisors held
yesterday, communication was.reccived from the
Comptroller asking for an additional appropriation
OF s23 $50, which was referred 10 the Committee
on Taxes. The County Treasurers report for the
week ending July 10 shows balance Of t222 .73j.
A large number Of bills were then ordered 20 be
paid, full report Of which viii be found else.
where. The Board adjourned until Thursday next
at three o'clock.
The Committee on Finance OF the Board of Al.
dermen met yesterday at the City Hall, for the
Transaction OF business. Mr.. Williams. Treasurer
OF the Children's Aid Society, appeared on behalf
OF that association in relation TO an appropriation
of 900 which was passed upon by the Board of
Councmen. The committee promised TO report
fsvoraby on the petition at the next meeting. Mr..
Smith. the Street Co nmissioner, appeared in re.
Iaton 10 communication Of the Comptroller, ask.
ing for an extra appropriation Of $4,000 for the
use of the Street Department. Mr.. Smith stated
that be had seen the Comptroller and tina, they had
arranged TO reduce the amount 10 $50 900. After !
attending to some minor busns ss, the committee |
adjourned.
In the Supreme Court yesterday morning Levi s. |
ChstfeId served notice Of motion for an injrnc |
ton to restrain the Common Council from. paying |
any OF the bills for the japanese reception and |
particularly that Of the Mcssrs. Leland The plain
co alleges, On Information and belief, that mcm.