The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-27


$4,000 fvr usgaand. Business in San Francisco
was extrSnnAy dull. The political news is inte-
resting The discussion IN both branches OF the
State Legislature on the Union resolutions had
been continued. The Assembly had finally come
to a vote on the subject, and endorsed the Critten
den propositions.
We have received our regular correspondence
from Chile Salvador and the South Pacific. The
fears OF revolution were still alarming the people in
Valparaiso. Don Antonio varss had been chosen
President, but had positively refused to act. 1t
was thought that in case Of his assuming the reins
Of government, the revolution will be enkindled
From Salvador we learn that the republic was
making rapid progress under the enlightened rule
OF the new President, Barrios. The steamship St.
Louis had made an interesting trip in the Pacific.
Lady Franklin and distinguished party were on
board.
By the arrival of the schooner Euphemia, Capt.
r. A. Bayley, we have advices from Ponce, Porto
Rico, up to the 9th inst. The crops were pro-
crossing favorably and the weather continued fine.
The ruling prices at Ponce were-Co6ee, $l3 to
$l3 rs; sugar 50 so to -, and 81 l21l for choice
lots; moiasses, sl4 per ITO gallons, exclusive Of
cash. Import market well supplied except for
pitch pine lumber, of which there was none on
hand. The last reports from Mayaguez inform US
of q tremendous fire in the Plaza destroying pro-
perty valued at over $3.50 900. The origin Of the
fire was unknown Vessels were in demand. Ex-
change a. per last advices No bills on the United
| States TO be had.
meeting of the Board Of Supervisors was held
yesterday. The t:onptroller's weekly statement
| Of the condition of the county treasury was re-
| ceived II is as follows
Balsnc February l6.... $S6S ,456 "a
hceps SS oso Il
| Total &sss s9e as
Pay mrn Observation-Disclosures. 1888 8?
Balance February .ssss, 1893 10
A very animated discussion took place on the re-
| port If the committee in favor Of paying the bills
Of various doctors for holding post mortem exami-
cations for the quarter ending December 81, 1860.
The bills amount to over 500, and were finally
ordered to be paid. Supervisor Weisman pre-
ented a resolution that the Committee on County
Offices be directed to take into consideration the
Iropriety of appointing two practical physicians,
At reasonable salary, TO attend to all ante and
ost norton examinations to be made by order of
he Coroners and to report thereon as soon as
possible. II was adopted. After some routine
business the Board adjourned until next Tuesday,
| At three O'Clock p. NJ
The Naval General Court Martial reassembled
| yesterday and commenced the examination Of
| Commander Wake, on two charges Firstly, for
Quitting his station before he was regularly re-
lieved;" and secondly, "Disobedience Of orders"
Lieutenant J. D. Daniels was examined; but his
testimony not being complete yesterday, the Court
will proceed Herewith to-day.
The United States revenue cutter Harriet Lane,
Captain John Faunce came down from the Navy
Yard yesterday and anchored in the North river.
The case Of James Enright, convicted Of ticket
winding, came before the Supreme Court, General
Term, on appeal yesterday. Mr.. A. Oakley Hall
argued strenuousy for new trial. The District
Attorney opposed the motion.
In the street cleaning contract case, Judge
Brady yesterday, in the Common Pleas. rendereda
decision dissolving the temporary injunction which
was granted last week.
meeting Of importers, distillers and others en-
gagged in the liquor business was held at Thorp's
Hotel yesterday. II was strictly private none
but members being admitted They are striving
to secure the passage of good license law by the
present Legislature, and to cause the repeal of the
present Excise law.
The jury in the case of James Shepherd, having
been locked up for the night, into the Gene.
raj Sessions at noon yesterday, with verdict Of
guilty Of arson in the first degree-recomm
| The prisoner to the mercy Of the Court. motion
| for arrest of judgment and new trial will be
| argued this morning. Edward Swanston pleaded
guilty to violating the passenger law and was fined
s25. George Turner, alias Henry Hawks and
| Charles Crooks, indicted for breaking into the
| jewelry establishment Of Frederick Henle
Maiden lane, and attempting to steal $40, 900 worth
Of diamonds, pleaded guilty. The particulars of
the case were published in the HERALD a few days
since. The Recorder sent Turner to the State
prison for three years and two months and Crooks
whose previous character was good, TO Blackwells
Island for one year.
The cotton market yesterday was less spirited while
there fair demand from the trade with sales Of
about 500 bales. 500 Of which sold ausit clos
ing on the basis Of l17sc for mid Hing uplauds
Flour fair demand for export and from the domes
tic trade. The market closed with s,eadiness, while
prices were without change Of moment Wheat was in
fair demand, with sales at steady prices Cora vas less
buoyant, while the receipts large. Sales however
we're TO fair extent at prices given another column
Pork closed irregular with saes Of at SIT u.s. and
primo at sl2 so. Sugars firm, with sales Of Loco
hhds 900 boxes and 142 hhds meado on terms given In
another place. Coee steady, with limited sales
The stoak Of Rio amounted to 100 bags 2S72 do Ma
racaibo, 500 bags government rSlsss. noae), and
73a bags Jamaica-;otal, ~ 400 bags Freighs closed
steady for grain cotton aud provisions bat easier Cor
-four to Liverpool rasss TO london about the same
The Peacemakers at washington-Pros-
poets OF a Compromise.
AT the eleventh hour of the day there are
visible signs of a compromise from the peace
makers at Washington.