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 tut ran aground on the East Bauk, near
the lower end of staten Island While entering the
harbor where she was lying at last adsices; bat
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 recos milton OF the South.
ern coniederacy for two weeks.
We publish this morning such particulars as we
have secured Of destructive food which occurred
the Island Of Java, between the I'D and 10Th 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 l4th inst. for the
Warsaw victims, which led to most serious dis
turbance and slaughter. bloody conflict Is
stated to have taken place between the inhabi-
tants and the Russian troops. A telegraphic
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 adyices than those
received by the Bremen.
Garibaldi 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
Cavour, and amicable relations restored
The Liverpool cotton market continued to ad
no for Tho vaa1 pnlip no ON
foot mp 600 bales, the market closing firm ON
the 10Th at an advance Of one-sixtcenth to one
eighth Of q penny. Breadstuns were dull and
| quiet, and provisions steady.
The London money market remained unchanged
Consols closed on the goth at 9l2s 90 for money
and 92 ops 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- ,aasse to escort the troops to the
steamer, and presented quite an imposing ap-
pearance. The Zouaves who are oil picked
fremen looked slendid, and marched won
derfuIly well considering the short time
they were subjected to military discipline.
Previous to starting they were presented
with three stands Of c0lors, 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.
II is stated that James 7. 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
I Union, he as 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
the defence Of the flag of the Union.
The applications arc so numerous TO Join this
corps that it could be increased to two thousand
men. An application made by Jas. Il. Kerri-
gan for sum of money for provisioning his corps,
the national Affairs under consideration. Allcr-
man Dayton pr ssented a resolution setting forth
the arrests of George Mcuntioy and andrew J.
Hackley. on charges OF contempt in refusing to
answer questions in reference TO the street
cleaning contract. The object Of the re-
solution was 10 ak 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 q resolution
OF the Board inquring 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 q stand OF arms for the Fire Zouayes.
This was referred The board adjourned TO Thurs.
day next.
The Board of Councilman met last evening, Mr..
Barney in the absence Of the President, presiding.
The Council Chamber was rendered to tho com
mission of the Legislature appointed TO revise the
city charter. The ex-oflicers and members Of the
Fifth regiment of the State militia, who are desi
rous of forming a Home Guard pctitioned to
BIO properly armed and authorized to act az q
posse comiiotus. The paper was referred to the
Committee on National affairs. A resolution was
adopted directing the printing Of $500 Manuals Of
the common Council, TO be distributed among the
members. The Board concurrcd 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 Of consider.
able routine business, the Board . ioarned till
Thursday.
The ladies Of the congregation Q, 81. Thomas'
church me; yesterday morning, for the purpose OF
rrovid.nc reccssercs for the Of tic volunteers
In he armv. Mrs Gee ere Cnilina Ecs an nninfnd