The New York herald., 1862-02-11

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solicited his Parliamentary supporters to be pune
tual in their attendance ct the opening of the
session. Napoleon had received the new Papal
Nuncio. His address to the prelate proclains
fair religious spirit. but does not harmonize
with the idea Of supporting the temporalities of
the Pope. His Holiness did not appear inclined to
yield the point, however. The Prussian govern
ment had an executive difficulty with the Arch
bishop of Posen. His Grace defended the conduct
of the Poles towards Russia. The Russian govern
ment had made very liberal concessions to the
Jews.
Satisfactory news had been received 10 England
from Japan. The government of India had given
additional facilities for the export Of cotton. The
French had gained new victories in Cochin China
In China proper the rebellion was dying out.
No business was transacted in either branch of
our State Legislature yesterday. There not being
quorum in the Senate at the hour of meeting,
the few Senators present resolved to adjourn for
the day. In the Assembly the journal of Satur-
days proceedings was read; but nothing further
done, and that body also adjourned till to-day
| A Toronto paper says the aqueduct of the Wei
land canal could be destroyed by half dozen men
in few hours. This canal passes around Niagara
Fails the Canada side, and if the aqueduct were
| destroyed all water communication between Lake
Ontario and the upper lakes would be cut of.
| Ex-Governor Joseph A. Wright of Indiana, is
| talked of as the successor Of Jesse d. Bright
| in the United States Senate. Mr.. Wright is de-
mocrat, and was at one time very strong in his par
| tisan feelings. The old whig papers used to say
| that Bright was never right and Wright was not
| bright.
| Mr.. Hackley appeared before the Street Clean
| ing Committee yesterday. He denied taking ad
vantage of any loose clauses in the charter and be-
cves that eight out of every ten persons are highly
gratifed with the present condition of the streets
full report of the proceedings given elsewhere
and will amply repay perusal.
At meeting of the Board Of Aldermen last even
ing, the report of the Central Park Commission
was received, and one thousand copies ordered to
be printed. An interesting synopsis of the docu-
ment is given in another column.
The Board of Councilmen held short session
! last evening. The Street Commissioner was di-
rected to have all encunbrances in Battery place
and also on the Battery enlargement, removed forth
| with Mr.. Hogan offered series Of resolutions
directing the Street Commissioner to advertise for
proposals to enter into contract for the couple
| ton of the Battery enlargement, and inssructiDg
| the Corporation Counsel to commence proceedings
against the present contractor for the rccoTery Of
damages by reason of the non-fulhiment of the
contract for the Battery enlargement. Mr.. Hayes
presented resolution, which was adopted re
questing his Honor the Mayor to withhold his sig
nature from all warrants drawn in favor OF Andrew
J. Hackley, until he deems. in his Judgment, the
terms of the street cleaning contract are complied
with.
The ice in the Central Park was in very fair
condition yesterday, and was patronized by a
large c0ncourse OF skaters. Should the present
weather continue we may yet hope for many more
days OF skating this season. We have already had
thrty-one days of that sport on the Central Park
twenty seven Of which have been on both ponds.
Last year we had but twenty-seven days. skating
altogether, and none at all after the 10th OF
February. We ought to be thankful for small
favors.
The trial OF Frederick Lever, charged with
killing Thomas Ryan, on New Years night. at the
saloon Of the accused was commenced yesterday
in the General Sessions, before Recorder Hoffman.
| It appears that Lever was the proprietor OF
! dancing saloon in James street, and that while his
guests OF both sexss were enjoying themselves
row took place, which assumed serious proper
tions, aud during the anray Ryan was fatally shot.
| Messrs. Brady and Spencer defend the prisoner.
| The case will be finished to-day, and viii probably
| end in verdc. OF one OF the lower grades of
| msnsaugh;er.
According to the City Inspectors report. there
| were 423 deaths in the city during the past week
an increase Of J3 as compared with the mortality
! of the week previous, and Sc more than occurred
| during the corresponding week last year. The
| capitulation table gives deaths of alcoholism,
of diseases of the hones joints, &C.. 90 of the brain
! and nerves OF the generatve organs, IL of the
hear, and blood vessels, l64 OF the lungs, throat,
! &c.: ; OF old age, 10 of diseases of the skin and
eruptive fevers premature births, AZ OF diseases
OF the stomach, bowels and other digestive organs;
! 10 Of general ievers, IL Of diseases OF the
urinary organs. unknown, and . from violent
, causes. There we're 3l2 natives OF the United
states OF England IS OF Ireland. is Of Germany,
| of Scotland and the balance of various foreign
countries.
The cotton market yesterday, under the influence Of
the Amersas news Wa. rather heavy, while the sales
embraces about 100 bales including poI ton known
iv. puoi cotton The basis of 2gc. 30e for mddlng
uphand. The ioar market wss heavy and inactive
der lbs news aud fell ~ SC. per bbl, especially
for the common aud medium, grades. Wheat ire
guar spd inactive for inferior qualities. Prime TO
choice IN 'ighl supply and prices quiie firm
Corn es.,sr while ssles were moderate at G5c.
ssise Western miIsd store and delivered. Pork
was unchanged while .srs larger, and closed at
sig IS FOR Old msss, 81 ST. 81: for DO, s3 IS
for cty prime d.. And al 81 30 for prime. Sugars
we're steady with Sales of sboni 200 nhds Cubss and 81
boxes Conss was steady Qua quiet. Frsyb!s
changed 4nd engagements fair.
SIuI MoRs ANT-SLAvEey AguArios.---TbAt
abolition agtstor, DR.. Cheever, is busy all
over The country at his daboiical work, and
sits about from New York 10 Harris
burg, and from Harrisburg 10 Washing
ton, like an evil spirit II reflects no credit
upon Congress that Cheever is SLOWED to
preach In the House Of Representatives lie is
one OF ID. fanatics who have caused this war,
and what he calls his ..spruops'' are in reality