The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-03-10

the Associate Justices. II appears, have called
upon Colonel Conner, tho military oommandant.
to arrest Brigham Young and Brothers Kimbsll
and Wells. The Mormons are in arms to resist the
arrest by military force. Appeals have been
made to General Wright to restrain Colonel Con-
ner in his design upon the Mormon chiefs.
COMGREss.
In the Senate yesterday, resolution was offer
ed, and laid over, for the appointment Of stand
ing committee on manufactures. Very little bust
ness was transacted in open chamber, most Of the
day being spent In executive session, over the
military and civil nominations Of the President, Of
which large number were confirmed, principally
Of major and brgadier generals.
THE LEGIsLATURE.
Both houses of the State Legislature were in
session last evening. In the Senate no great
amount of business was transacted. The bills to
regulate the conduct Of county treasurers and for
the collection Of taxes in this city received favor
able reports. The vote rejecting the bill for re-
cording marriage certificates was reconsidered,
and the bill referred to the Judiciary Committee.
A bill was introduced In reference to moneys In the
hands Of the Court Of Appeals Clerk.
In the Assembly bills were introduced, among
others, for the continuation Of Sixth avenue down
to Canal street. to create bureau Of license In the
Finance Department of this city. to amend the
usury laws in reference to New York and Kings
counties, and for the establishment Of uniform
rates Of tolls on the canals of this State. The
Commissioners Of Charities and Corrections sent
in their annual report. The Chamber of Commerce
resolutions relative to the enlargement of the
canals were also presented. The bill making the
General Bounty act apply to cities received q
favorable report. Notice was given Of bill to
require the New York Board of Brokers to hold
their meetings in public; also Of the Senate bill de-
filming the duties of county treasurers in reference
to moneys held by them. The resolution for the
appointment of grinding committee was called
up; but pending the question on its adoption the
Assembly adjourned.
Some of the papers are urging upon the State
Legislature to pass law laying heavy tax upon
all persons who are engaged in buying cents at a
premium. They shall be required to take out q
license from the State Treasurer, and be made to
pay good round sum for the privilege of operat-
ing in such . mean and despicable business.
KIscELLANE0Us NEWS.
The Republican State Convention and the Union
State Convention of Rhode Island-the latter be-
ing tender to the former-will both meet to-day
in Providence.
At the meeting Of the Beard Of Aldermen yes.
terday veto was received from the Mayor on the
resolutions rendering the Inequalities of the city
to Gen. Fitz John Porter. The reading of the
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the usual course. The Tax Levy came up from the
Board of Councimen, with sundry changes in the
items. The subject was referred to conference
committee, consisting of Aldermen Hardy, Mitch
ell and McCool. After some further business of
minor importance the Board adjourned to Monday
at one o'clock.
The Harbor COMMISSIONER defence came up
last evening before the Board Of Aldermen.
Mayor Opdyks presiding. The attendance was
fair, both Of members and the public. Alderman
Boole moved and it was unanimously carried, that
all unlimited persons, including reporters, should
be excluded, on the ground that there was impor-
tant evidence to be taken, which, if published
might be injurious to the cause Of tho federal
government On division, it was decided to ex.
clude all strangers and the reporters being among
the number the chamber was very soon cleared Of
every person except its own members.
A regular meeting Of the Board Of Councimen
was held last evening. message was received from
the Mayor vetoing the action of the Board to re.
soind the resolution by which Commodore Van
derbilt is allowed to extend the small pier on the
south side of pier No. North river. Laid over
under the rules. A committee Of conference con-
ssting Of Messrs. Jones, Brice and Hayes, was
appointed to confer with similar committee from
the Board Of Aldermen, for the purpose of pre-.
senting Joint report on the annual Tax Levy.
The Counsel to the Corporation was instructed to
defend the suit commenced against John Green.
the onal contractor, by John Underwood, the suit
having been brought against Green while acting
under the special direction Of the Street Inspector
The Comptroller's weekly statement was receiv-
ed, and shows that the balance remaining in the
City Treasury on the 7th inst. was 81 1897 ,S0s 90.
After transacting some routine business the
Board adjourned until Thursday evening next at
four o'clock.
In the Maturin affair, second writ was served
upon Colonel LOOMS, returnable before Judge
McCunn at his chambers yesterday afternoon a,
three o'clock At the hour named, Colonel
LOOMS sent young Maturin before the Judge, and
made return to the writ, and the matter was then
SCI uo"A ioI ncuIiuk loT tiItc U CLOCK tO-uay
Mr.. CLASSY, the Deputy Provost Marshal, appeared
for Colonel LOOMS, and Mr.. William F. Howe for
the reator.
In the Court Of Oyer and Terminer yesterday,
before Judge Barnard, Edward Mccormack was
arraigned on an indictment for murder, in causing
the death Of officer Williams, by shooting him with
pistol, on the 18th Of October last The testi
mony was all taken yesterday, and the case will
be given to the jury to-day. For the defence it Ia
urged that the accused receiveda severe injury on
the head few years since, which, together with
his Incorporate habits, rendered him at times par
TALLY insane. District Attorney A. Oakley Hall
appeared for the people, and Henry L. Clinton and