The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-30
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inst, arrived off Sandy Hook early yesterday
morning. hut ran aground on the East Bank near
the lower end of staten Island, whae entering the
harbor, where she was lying at last adsices; but
il is probable that she was foated of at high tide
at two O'Clock this morning.
In the House Of Commons, on the 18th inst, Mr.
Gregory gave notice that he should defer his pro-
posed motion for speedy osntion of the South
ern confederacy for two weeks.
We publish this morning such particulars as we
have secured of a destructive food which occurred
on the Island of Java, between the 22d and 26th of
February. Upwards Of 1000 people are reported
as drowned ard an immense amount Of property
destroyed
The disturbances in Russia are spreading fast
In Kew, the capital Of the district once bearing
the distinctive name of the Ukraine funeral SER
vice was celebrated on the 14th inst. for the
Warsaw victims, which led to most serious dis
turbance and slaughter. A bloody conflict is
stated to have taken place between the inhabi-
tants and the Russian troops. A Geographic
despatch states that the number of persons killed
and wounded amounted to one hundred and fifty.
The steamship Arabia, Captain Stone, from
Liverpool goth, via Queenstown the 2lst inst,
touched at Halifax yesterday afternoon. bringing
four days later European advices than those
received by the Bremen.
GaribaIdi took his seat in the Italian Chamber Of
Deputies on the 18th lust, signalling his debut by
O speech against the ministry SO violent that the
President of the Chamber vacated his seat, leav-
ing the house in an uproar. subsequently ex-
plantations were made by Garibaldi and Count
Cayour, and amicable relations restored.
The Liverpool cotton market continued to ad-
vance, The sales for the week ending on the 10th
foot up 6s GOO bales, the market closing firm on
the GOTH at an advance of onesixteenth to one
| eighth Of penny. Breadstufs were dull and
| quiet and provisions steady.
The London money market remained unchanged
Consols closed on the goth at 9l3s 90 for money,
! and 90 921 for account. The news by the City
of Baltimore had partially checked operations in
American securities.
The First regiment of New York Zouaves, Col.
Ellsworth, departed yesterday in the steamer
Baltic for Washington. The Fire Department
turned out en- masse to escort the troops to the
steamer, and presented quite an imposing APP
pearance. The Zouaves who are all picked
firemen looked slendid, and marched won
derfully well considering the short time
they were subjected to military discipline.
with three stands of colors, one by the Fire De-
partment, another by Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Jr.,
and third by the ladies OF the Aston House
The ceremonies, which were highly interesting,
are fully described in another column.
1t is stated that James I. Brady, Esq, ia about
/ to Join the army of defence at Washington in a
prominent position. Mr.. Brady says that as the
| Breckenridge candidate for Governor of Massa-
chusetts il In the field in defence of the flag of the
/ Union, he. az late candidate for the Office Of Co.
vernon Of the State Of New York, will not be be-
hind hand.
In the Board of Aldermen last evening an appli.
cation was received from the officers Of the New
| York Legion for aid in equipping their brigade.
/ The matter was referred. An application was
also received from Alderman Richard Barry, Com
mandant. and other officers of the auxiliary corps
now being organized for the purpose Of following
the Sixty-ninth regiment, asking for rooms for
Headquarters The Commandant states that this
corps is nearly complete, now numbering eight
! hundred men, who have volunteered for
1 the defence Of the flag Of the Union.
/ The applications arc so numerous to Join this
corps that il could be increased to two thousand
men. An application made by Jas. Il. Kerr-
/ gan for sum of money for provisioning his corps,
and both were referred to the Committee having
the national affairs under consideration. Allcr.
man Dayton presented a resolution setting forth
the arrests Of George Mountjoy and andrew J.
\ Hackley on charges of contempt in refusing to
answer questions in reference to the street
cleaning contract. Tho object Of the re-.
solution was to ask the members OF the
Board 10 purge themselves Of any alleged
| corruption. The reading was suspended, and on
motion OF Alderman Smith the paper was returned
to Alderman Dayton. In answer TO a resolution
of the Board inquiring what money Is available for
patriotic purposes, the Comptroller states that
there is no money in the treasury, except that al.
ready appropriated and designated for certain
purposes under law and ordinance. Alderman
Emet presented resolution for the appropriation
OF $500 for stand Of arms for the Fire Zouayes.
This was referred. The board adjourned to Thurs.
day next.
The Board OF Councilmcn met last evening, Mr.
Barney in the absence of the President, presiding
The Council Chamber was rendered to the com
mission of the Legislature appointed to revise the
city charter. The ex-oflcers and members Of the
Fifth regiment Of the State militia, who are desi-
rous of forming Home Guard, petitioned to
be properly armed and authorized to act AZ q
posse comitotUs. The paper was referred to the
Committee on National affairs. resolution was
adopted directing the printing Of $500 Manuals Of
the common Council, TO be distributed among the
members The Board concurred with the Alder.
men in confirming an appropriation Of 500 400.
made by the Legislature 10 pay The salaries Of
members Of the Common Council for the years
1858 and 1859. After the transaction ii consider
able routine business. tie board . ioutned till
Thursday.
The ladies q tie congregation Of ST. Thomas
church met yesterday morning, for the purpose OF
providing neccssaries for the use OF tic volunteers
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