The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-16

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empowering the Governor to expend sum not
exceeding SIS 900 for the above purpose, which
was laid over Under the rules. A resolution was
adopted instructing the Judiciary Committee to
report upon the expediency OF passing bill pro-
yiding State bounty of three hundred dollars for
volunteers under the last call of the President, in
| lieu of the town and county bounties now being
paid, after which the Senate adjourned till Monday
evening next
In the Assembly the committee having under
consideration the bill allowing soldiers In the
armies of the United States from this State to
vote made majority report; Mr.. Curtis, from
the same committee, gave notice that he should
present minority report at an early day. The
bills relative to the sale of lands for taxes and to
amend the, State Prison laws were also reported
from committees. Notices of bills were given to
repeal the act extending trial by jury. to amend
the actallowing married women holding stock in
corporations to vote, to incorporate the Neptune
Steamship Association, and to anne nd the banking
law. Bills were introduced relative to the Brook
Ign and Rockaway Beach Railroad, for the erec-
ton Of public market at the foot Of East Six
tcenth street. in this city, for the better regulation
of the ferries between New York and Staten Island,
to prevent extorton in New York and Brooklyn,
and to incorporate the Passenger and Baggage
Company. The Assembly then adjourned until
Monday.
MIsCELLANEOUs NEWS.
The news from st. Domingo is very interesting.
The struggle between the Spanards and the ma.
tives seems to be as bitter as ever. Our cor
respondence and extracts are worthy of careful
perusal.
The latest news from Tangier is to the effect
that the two Jews imprisoned there have been re-
leased, and that oil proceedings against the two
Israelitss confined at Safi would be suspended, in
accordance with the wishes Of the Spanish gov.
eminent. Sir Moses Montifore arrived at Tangier
direct from Cadiz on the 18th of December, on his
mission of philanthropy. The reception accorded
to him by the inhabitants is described as very en-
thnsiastic. The entire Jewish congregation Of
Tangier awaitedihim at the landing and conveyed
him to the town, and various Populations from the
Israeltes of Tetuan, Arzila, Waggan and Laruche
paid their respects to him. On the day of Sir
Moses arrival the Italian Consul General was in.
structed by his government to protect the Jews of
the empire Of Morocco in case OF renewed perse-
cution. The American, French and British repre-
sentatives had also received instructions to the
same effect. 1t appears that the mission has thus
far been successful, and that q wholesome check
has been put to the barbarties hitherto exercised
towards the Jews in that region.
The cables in the North river Of the American
Telegraph Company were broken yesterday morn.
ing by catching in the anchor Of a schooner. In
consequence Of this accident the wires to Phila-
delphia, Baltimore and Washington have to be
worked from Jersey City. The wires eastward
are all right. The cables will be speedily repaired
The Board of Aldermen were in session yester.
day. Communications from the Mayor, in refe-
renee to u filthy condition Of the Park Barracks
and the splinkling Of gravel on Broadway, were
received an5 referred. The annual estimate Of
appropriation from the Comptroller was re-
ceived. Tie total foots up $s,ol3,2s3 for
the year 1854, against 1924, $50 for 1868.
The budget was referred to the Finance
Committee. with orders for the printing
Of twenty-five hundred copies. Mayor Gun
Their also sent in communication respecting
the ventilation of tenement houses, which was re.
ferred to the Public Health Committee. long
communication was received from City Inspector
Boee in response to the letter of Thomas N. Carr.
Superintendent Of Sanitary Inspection, which
was disposed Of, after some debate, by ordering
its publication, together with Mr.. Cars letter. in
the HERALD and other papers. The nomination Of
Mr.. Ferris a. Inspector Of vessels in the place of
Mr.: Andrew Sheshan, removed by the Mayor, was
confirmed. The board then adjourned to Tuesday
next at two o. clock. The regular meetings will
hereafter be on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Colored Relief Committee, Of which Genera
Jonathan Sturges is treasurer, were to have held
o meeting yesterday for the purpose Of raising
sufficient funds to pay each colored sufferer by the
July riots fifty per cent on his claim; but as the
Comptroller had commenced to pay these claims
in the morning, no meeting was held.
The examination in the case Of Mr.. Lewis J.
Olmstesd, OF Yonkers, who is charged with being
implicated in sending contraband goods to Nassau
for the use Of the rebels, was commenced yester.
day before Surveyor Andrews. Elsewhere will be
found a report Of the proceedings.
No little excitement was created in legal circles
yesterday in consequence of the arrest Of Malcolm
Campbell, the lawyer in the Benjamin contraband
goods case. The arrest was made at the instance
Of Marshal Murray because Mr.. Campbell refused
to deliver up some papers confded to him by his
client. General Dix promptly discharged the
prisoner upon the matter coming under his cog
nizance.
The United States Grand Jury did not not appear
in Court to make presentments yesterday, as was
expected. Judge Shpman adjourned until this
morning at eleven o'clock.
James Gayler. an cmploye in the Post Office, was
held to bail yesterday, by United States Commits
sioner Osborn in the Of five thousand dollars,
on charge of embezzling letters containing q
promissory note, and a Treasury warrant.
In the will of Ezekiel Archer, which has been
admitted to probate, one thousand dollars is given
to the New York Baptist Bible Society, one thou
sand four hundred dollars to the Baptist Home
Mission, and two thousand dollars to the Baptist
Convention.
Surrogate Tucker yesterday decided that SO 900
lying in the city treasury to the credit Of James
yaletons estate belongs to the United States, and
not TO yaleton's representatives, the same having