The New York herald., 1865-04-13

they avoided battle. The Portuguese manned thei
forts, and ordered the sonewal 70 leave. On the 2sh
u the Niagara ard sacramento went into the harbor
and the S,onewall left for sea The Union
directed to remain twenty four hours after her dcpar
ture. movement on their part being observed which
was supposed to indicate intention TO out before
the expiration 6f the time, they were fred on from
fort the Niagara struck and sailor killed Both ships
then anchored The commanders OF the Niagara aud
Sacramento they merely shifting their anchors
when fired upon and had intention Of sailing II
was rumored that diplomatic notes in regard 10 the affair
had been exchanged. Gibraltar thought TO ba the
destination Of the Stonewall
The question OF the defences Of Canada st dis
cussed In the English Parliament and another Important
debate the subject expected
General Mcclellan was entertained at banquet by the
Russian Ambassador in Rsme. The maintenance Of
friendly relations between Russia and America was
toasted
United States stocks the only rofesa securities
In demand In Frankfort
United States Avetwenty bonds advanced three per
cent in London Consols closed at s9% soT for
money on the 3lst ult Breadstufs quiet and firm
in Liverpool Provisions dull The Liverpool
cotton market the 3ls of March with decline
for the week of penny and half on American des-
crpt.ons and halpenny to one penny on other kinds
THE LEGISLATURE.
The Senate yesterday advanced to a third reading bills
to incorporate the New York and Brooklyn Dslnfecng
Company; to incorporate the New York and Bayside
Ferry Company, and relative to the proceedings
Of the Board Of Commissioners of Pilots Bills
wero passed authorizing the consolidation Of the
railroads In Brooklyn; for survey Of the Hudson
river from Waterford to Fort Edward and relative to
savings banks this city. The consideration Of the
"Centra Railroad two and half cents por mile way
fare bll' sen resumed After debate progress
reported, and motion, the bill made the special
order for eleven O'Clock this morn ing
An executive session held yesterday to take into
consideration the confirmation Of the appointment Of
Fire Commissioners recently made by Governor Fenton,
under tho requirements Of the Paid Fire Department bill
1t is understood that charges be prered against
or the nominees, The whole subject has been laid
until to morrow when another session will be held.
In the Assembly bills reported 10 incorporate the
North American and italian Steamship Company; to
authorize the Second Avenue Railroad Compa-
ny TO construct tracks; to improve Sew
enth street, Brooklyn, and to enable the Super
visors Of Brooklyn to raise money by tax to provide
for tho payment of certain extraordinary expen-
dures OF that city motion was made and adopted to
suspend the rules put forward the Metropolitan
Health BILL The bill was then considered in Committee
Of the Whole progress being reported The Quarantine
bill was made the special order for Wednesday next
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Mayor Gunther has issued proclamation recon-
mendng tho observance of Thursday the goth ns the
day appointed by the Governor day Of thanksgiving
and rejoicing
One hundred and thiry.forr recruits for the army
enlisted in this city Tuesday, to pay the bountcs
to whom required 1fty-ono Thousand seven hundred
dollars. considerable number OF men were enlisted
yesterday but there apprehonsons entertained OF
early falling of in the volunteering business tho
funds In Mr. Blants hands reduced to compa-
ravey small sum- and the capitalists do not take up the
State and county bounty bonds with that promrtness
which expected
meeting Of citizens Of the Fifteenth ward was held
last night Hope Chapel for the purpose Of concerning
to Oil their quota with volunteers and TO pro-
vide substitutes for men already drafted Circulars
soliciting subscriptions for this purpose have been sent
to all the wealthy residents Of the ward.
Judge Cardozo Of the Court OF Common Pleas en-
gagged yesterday in trying the case Of William r. Wilson
the Mayor. II appears that In tho month OF
August 1882 Of tho plaintiff about sixteen yeors
Of age fell through hole in the por at the foot Of Fifth
street. Esst river, and drowned. Mr. Wilson claims
that the Corporation guilty Of negligence in leaving
the pier exposed and strbutng the loss Of his son
10 such negligence, ne sues the city for damages The
Jury were directed bring In sealed verdict at eleven
O'Clock this moraing.
In the Supreme Court yesterday the will Of Mrs Lucy
p Howell was still on trial without being concluded,
an adjournment taken to Monday next.
In the Court of General Sessions yesterday Warren
Smith, indicted for stealing forty dollars worth Of
ing apparel from John H Mortimer pleaded guilty to
attempt at larceny, and sent to the Pententiary for
six months Patrick Hogan, charged wish passing two
dollar counterfeit bill the Commercial Bank OF sarao
ga Springs upon william II Barnes, in Sixth avenue,
pleaded guilty forgery In the fourth degree He
sent the State Prison for two years. Alice Allen, who
charg by Joseph whea;ley with stealing one hun
dred and twenty dollars from him at saloon In the
Powery pleaded guilty TO attempt at grand larceny
Tho Court sent her the Penlsentary for year.
Catherine Schultz, we'll known shop-llter, who
convicted in February sentenced to the S'ato
Prison for three years. owen Clark tried
and acquitted al indictment charging him
with stealing o horse and wagon worth three
hundred and ffty dolarr, the property OF Andrew j.
IIcnuion- WIN. Jones, alias 'Jack Sheppard" pleaded
guilty grand larceny in stealing, the 18th Of Febru
ny three Of dry goods worth thirteen hundred dol
lars, tho property Of John G. Gilmore, OF Broadway
The Recorder sentenced Jones TO the State Prison for
four years and sx months Az be was being removed
from the bar he said he would go there and
sisted the oficcr, who finally secured him. Hs Is q
notorious character having served number Of terms In
four or 1--WE times Since he has been in the Tombs he
has attempted to commit suicide.
Hon Daniel g Dickinson has been appointed TO super
do E. Dclancld Smith, ESQ, a. United statos District
Attorney in this cty
Tho festive celebrations which used TO mark tN recur
rcrcc of Henry Cays birthday have been pushed
side by the startling events Of modern times This year
the customary dinner announced 70 take place at tho
Mason Dsrte yesterday Al the hour appointed there
wero two gentlemen standing the stcrs Of the hotel
The programme they proposed quiet little supper
70 ,hemsclvca They the last remaining rcpresen
tatves Of those once great whis rcunIons
Ellen Dooley, alleged to be an old offender was yes
to-day committed 10 prison. In default Of three thousand
dollars bail the charge Of having been caught coming
out Of the house No 100 East Forty street with two
hundred dollars worth OF ccthing which she had stolen
therein.
The charter election took place In Jersey City on Tues