The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-14
TRIPLE SHEET.
New York, Saturday, July Ia, 1850.


Albert ". Hicks the murderer Of Captain Burr
and crew of the oyster sloop +. A. Johnson, suf
fered the extreme penalty of the law yesterday
forenoon on Bedloc's Island. The culprit made
no remarks at the gallows, but quietly and firmly
resigned himself to his fate. He attended in
his last moments by Father Duranquet to whom it
is supposed he made a more full confession of his
guilt than that heretofore published The execu
ton was public, and witnessed by fully 10000
persons who surrounded the island in steamboats,
sailing vessels and small boats. The sloop f. A.
Johnson on board of which the murders were
burgee floating gaiy in the breeze. She was
anchored few hundred feet from shore, and was
crowded with spectators. Everything passed Off
in remarkably orderly manner, considering the
character of the asseInblage, and the excitement
attending the event. A full and graphic account
Of the affair is given in this mornings HERALD.
Yesterday was a gala day at the camp of the
Seventh regiment on Staten Island. Crowds of
visters large proportion of them ladies' arrived at
the encampment by every train, and it is estimated
that nj least ten thousand spectators Witnessed the
evoutons of the soldiers and partook of the hospi
talities of the corps. The day closed with a bah
and a brilliant illumination of the camp grounds.
is given in another column. The camp will break
up this morning. and the regiment will arrive in
town about noon. when they will be received by
the Eighth regiment and escorted to their quarters.
Among the late foreign extracts to be found in
our columns this morning, is one giving detailed
account of the attempted assassination of Prince Co
tairo, Regent Of Japan, who, il appears while on
his way to the palace Of the Tycoon on the 2ith Of
March. was beset by an armed band of seventeen
men, determined on his destruction. The Regent
received several wounds but was finally rescued
from his perious situation Several of the assail-
ants had been arrested. some had disemboweed
themselves, and there little probability Of the
escape OF the remainder Whether this attack was
the commencement of civil war for the success
sion or owed its origin TO other causes is left to
conjecture. The Japanese government. however.
ascribe il 10 the discomfort Of disbanded soldiers
aud ruf'ans
The steamship Vanderbilt is due at this port with
European news to the sth inst, three days later
than the adyiccs received By the Arabia. Heenan,
the pugilist is expected TO arrive in the Wander
bilt.
The steamship Philadelphia, Capt. Baxter. from
Havana sth inst. arrived at this port yesterday
afternoon. The Fourth was celebrated at the
American Consulate with all the hOnors. There il
no general news OF importance.
By the Philadelphia are in receipt Of later
news from Mexico. The liberal cause is looking
up again, General Ortega having severely thrashed
the forces of Ramirez one OF Miramon's partisans,
taking number Of prisoners, artillery and
quantity Of war material. Miramon himself. ster
having cndeavorcd 10 draw his enemy into the open
field il reported 10 have retreated to Guadaajara,
closely followed by a detachment Of liberals The
latter were concentrating. and another attack upon
Guadalaiara may be expected. General Uraga il
said to he very weak. Mrsmon has refused 10 ex-
change him.
Another match between Flora Temple and
George NJ. Patchcn has just been arranged, to
come OF at the Point Breeze course, Philadelphia,
on Thursday, the 10th inst, mile heats. best three
in five, TO harness. This match will, doubtless,
create intense interest among sporting circles.
At special meeting Of the Liquor Dealers A.
socisuon of the city and county of New York, held
las, evening. II was unanimously resolved not TO
comply with the present licensing law, on account
Of H. arbitrary and unconstitutional character. The
members OF the association have taken legal adj. /
vice on the subject and are determined 10 adhere I
10 their present course. Farther action will be
taken at the regular monthly meeting Of the ssso.
citation on Monday evening next, the 10th inst.
Yesterday the excitement among the liquor deal
ers the sIsject Of taking out licenses, continued
unaba,ed. Mr.. baskets Office was througed all
through the day, aud the number OF applications re-
ceived ives 80 great and the Commissioners of TX.
else 90 occupied in examining them. that time 70
count them could not be spared They are thought /
however. to be about one hundred aud fifty, or
upwards.
We publish in another column some additional
particulars respecting the destruction Of West
Washington Market by fire on Wednesday night I
last. New buildings are rapidly going up. and in
few days the burnt district will present decidedly ,
improved appearance.
The Board OF Aldermen met last evening at FIVE, 4
O'Clock. but. no quorum being present, adjourned, \
subject to call.
In the law courts yesterday nothing Of import.
ance was transacted. The special term Of the So. /
preme Court Is still busy hearing motions but no
thing Of public importance trsnspred.
The annual commencement Of the Female Nor \
nal School took place last evening in the Academy
Of Music, In the presence Of very large audience
The graduating class, numbering 10 young ladies,
received diplomas. Appropriate addresses were
delivered BY Jas. W. Gerard aud City supcrintend.
ent Randall.
Toe cotton market yesterday without change 10 price,