The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-20


The subject was referred to special committee.
1t appears pretty certain that the distinguished
visitors will first land at this port, a., owing to the
shallowness of the Potomac, it win be impossible
for the Roanoke, on board of which the embassy
will embark at Aspinwall, to as end that river to
either Annapolis or Washington.
The Board Of Councilmen met last evening, but
there was no business OF importance transacted.
The City Inspector replied to q resolution of in
quiry relative to the public markets. by stating
that there was no acting Superintendent of Mar
kets, and that complaints for violations of ordi-
nances ought to be made to the clerks Of the re-
spectfve markets where the violations were perpe-
trated. Mr.. Tinckney presented resolution d.
recting the Street Commissioner % enforce the or
dinance requiring the Harlem Railroad Company to
run their small cars to FOrty-second street, which
was adopted. The City Inspector was directed to
furnish the Board with the names and specific du-
ties of all his employees, and whether any Of them
hold positions under the federal or municipal 60
vernment. The Board conquered with the Alder
men in thanking those members of the Legislature
who stood up for the rights Of the city during its
late session. Mr.. Lent said that some of the mem.
bers Of that body had gone to their FARMS others to
their merchandise, and another portion probably
to pay the mortgages on their farms. number Of
general orders pertaining to routine matters were
adopted.
We are informed that no less than six vessels
have left this port for the African coast within the
past fortnight all of which expect to have negroes
for their return cargoes. Among these was fine
clipper ship and fast sailing brig.
t., 80 rda the
case of David Beach, alias Leach, was called up
for trial, but on motion of his counsel the iodic'
ment was removed for trial to the Oyer and Term
ner. Leach was tried two months ago, charged
with forging a check purporting to have been
signed by Robert Bonner, Of the Ledger, but the
jury failed to agree upon verdict. Counsel Tor
Homer B. Hawkins, indicted for embe2zliDg
81 O0O-from the Overland Mail Company, moved to
bave him tried or else discharged, he having b@en
in prison eighty days. His bail was fixed at the
sum of SIS 600, and his counsel gave notice that
unless lie were tried on Friday he would move to
quash the Indictment.
We learn that Miss Jean NJ. Davenport has CON-
menced an action of libel in the Superior Court Of
this city claiming IS 900 damages against Dion Bour-
cicauls Tor charging her. in recently published card
translation and impersonation are so famous, has
recently dramatized Sir Walter SCOTS novel, "The
Heart OF Midlothian" which has been most ia
vorably received. Mr.. Bourcicault, working in the
same mine, had previously produced the drama Of
"Effe Deans and this, as he seems to suppose,
gives him monopoly in the subject
By the arrival of the North American at Port
land last evening we have news from Europe to
the 9TH inst, one day later than the accounts re-
ceived by the Arago. The Carlist revolt in Spain
was an abortion. The troops, when they became
apprised of General Ortega's plans, refused to
second them, and the General took to flight, pur-
sued by his own soldiers. Complete tranquility
had been restored. Some slight disturbances had
occurred between the troops and citizens at Paler-
mo. Extraordinary powers had been voted to the
affairs remained pretty much as previously re-
ported. decline in Illinois Central shares, how
ever, is reported.
The steamship De Soto arrived here yesterday
after fine run from Havana, bringing dates to the
18th, one day later than those by the Quaker City
The news contains nothing of any interest beyond
the fact Of the sailing of q couple Of New York
vessels, supposed to be slavers bound for the
coast of Africa. The Captain-General had com
menced tour through the northern portion of
the Island On receipt of the European news, the
sugar market experienced some depression.
By the British brig Africa we have received files
of Jamaica papers to the 10th ult The only item
of interest is the squabble between the Governor
and the Assembly. Ono OF the last acts of the or
binary session, which terminated few weeks ago.
was to pass vote that the Governor had commit
ted breach of its privileges; and the first act of
the special session, which commenced on the 9th
ut., was to vote that his Excellency had again in
vaded its privileges.
Advices from st. Thomas to the Goth ult repre-.
sent the health of the island as good.
We have news from Buenos Ayres to February
25 Trade was dull. The only items of news are
the election of Derqui as President of the Confede
ration the ratification Of his part of the contract of
Gan Jose by President Lopez, Of Paraguay, and the
conclusion Of the Tacuari difficulty by the sailing
of that vessel with permission of the British Ad
miraL General Urquiza was to have resigned his
power into the hands of Derqui on the 5th ult.
The cotton market yesterday was without change in
prices while the sales embraced about GOO bales on the
basis Of IL 80. for midding upands Good to fair COT
tons comparatively scarce and firmly held, while
ordinary and inferior grades were plenty and prices
Irregular The proportion Of trashy and inferior Quail
ties promise to be more largely supplied by the arre
crop OF last year than usual Some persons have sup
gested whether some Of the worst OF it might not
be regnned receaned in New Orleans before shipment
the value Of clean cotton Of fair staple being SO high as to
cover the expense Common grades Of State and West
-four were heavy and easier while medium and high
qualities sustained, with fair demand from the
trade Southern -four was active and higher With r,,.
chases made for export Wheat firmly held for GOOD
sorts Of all kinds, while sales were moderate zoo
bushels Of Western club shipped to Europe from
first hands, and sales good spring were made on
private terms- Corn was firm with moderate sales.
Pork frmer and more active, with sales Of mess
at 81 s7 SIS, and Of new prime at sl4 SIX s14 So
Sugars again hrmer and active, and closed at an
advance Of about lsc pound, making the whole rise
the weeks sales about l4c per pound The trausac
tons footed up about 1000 hhds closing within the range
Of prices given in another column Coffee firm sales