The New York herald., 1865-06-20


mont granted privileges to the Brazilian feet in the
Parana river but refused to allow the Paaguayan troops
Argentine territory for the purpose OF invading
Brazil Soon after the close Of that struggle by way OF
retaliation, Paraguayan feet without declaration OF
war having been made, attacked and captured TWO
Argentine vessels Immediately preparations for war on
both sides commenced Brazil and Uruguay taking part
with the Argentine Confederation At the date OF latest
accounts hostities still progressing Paraguay nav
| ing far achieved considerable success
Notwithstanding previous reports TO the contrary, 1t
appears from the intelligence brought by tho steamship
James Adger which arrived here yesterday from Cape
| Hayten that the rebellion in the republic Of Hayti
against the government of President Gerard still con-
tnucd on the 18th inst The government forces had the
rebels closely beseged in the town Of Cape ayten and
II was thought that the latter must soon succumb 1t
was reported that the rebel leader threatened to burn the
| town IL compelled TO abandon it!
The Aldermen in session yesterday afternoon.
resolution adopted nstructng the committee having
charge Of the Fourth of July celebration to confer with
Governor Fenton and request him. by proclamation, to
make the Sd Of July also legal holiday that op
| portuny may be given for extraordinary recognition
OF the national anniversary resolution appropriat
| Ing ten thousand dollars for the celebration was
| presented and laid over. communication being
rum rr, , =, rn,ntroer calling attention to the
that the advertising expenses aeauy exceeded Inc
appropriation therefor and suggesting TINT no further
liabilities for this purpose be incurred until proper Pro-
vision shall have been made, resolution was adopted
nquring Of him II this exhaustion OF the advertising
fund would prevent the proceedings Of the Board being
printed in the designated newspapers resolution was
also adopted permitting the City Gas Company to lay its
mains for fifty years from the date Of its organization
The Board Of Councimen met yesterday and TRIMS
acted large OF routine business resolution
| To moe n nj colo fort
referred to appropriate committee The Board
concurred with the Aldermen in requesting Governor
Fenton TO make Monday the Sd Of July, legal holiday
and also in tine adoption of resolution granting perms-
to the City Gas Company to lay mains for fifty years
without any restriction to the price OF gas COM
municaon from Comptroller Brennan reported that the
balance in the treasury up to the 18th instant was
sl,27se45 s5 The Comptrolers report regarding the
excess Of advertising expenses the appropriation
therefor also received.
The Of Theodore seydel, charged with forgery in
Chemntz, Saxony undsr investigate before United
States Commissioner Newton concluded yesterday.
The Commissioner, after hearing extended arguments Of
counsel on both Sides decided to grant the claim of the
Saxon Consul General grant his certificate for the
tradition of SeydeL
The sion Of Judge Ingraham relation to the ap
pcat0n Of the counsel of the murderer Walters d.
lvered yesterday The decision Is adverse to the app
Friday The principal point advanced by the
sol for the in asking for writ Of that
the Court of General Sessions had Jurisdiction in
sentencing Of the accused after the had been argued
al the general term The Judge, in rendering his de-
cision said that the alleged consists in the direction
OF the Court OF Appeals followed by the Supreme Court
Ia ordering the Sessions to sentence the prisoners anew
and In the General Sessions sentencing the prisoner
TO death. In conclusion he said d''My opinion that
there in tho proceeding and that the appca-
ton should be denied"
The Strong divorce again up yesterday in the
Superior Court before Judge Robertson Doctors
Certificate put in setting forth the continued illness
of Of the counsel for the defendant PlantiG Is
counsel. under the circumstances moved for on adjourn
mcnt till the November term, which was granted.
There large calendar Of prisoners disposed Of
yesterday in the Court of General Sessions John A.
Caner noted Orger, who has spent seventeen years in
the State Prson convicted Of forgery in the second
degree Counterfeit bills and postal currency repre-
sentng several thousand dollars, found In his pos
session. and searching his house in Fifty fourth
presses and all the materials for councrfeng
were discovered Recorder Hoffman sentenced him to
the State Prison for years George Morton con-
vcted Of grand larceny in stealing jewey and clothing
from Mr. James McDermott, at Chatham street hotel,
under somewhat peculiar circumstances He sent to
the State Prison for five years. |
The case OF the alleged will of the lato Moses W. 8. |
Jackson trial in the Surogates Court yesterday
Testimony heard and the Surrogate reserved his de-
cisiou.
The old draft machinery and furniture of the Fourth,
Fifth and Sixth Congressional districts in this city
sold public auction yesterday forenoon, at la Hudson
The attendance large and the bidding quite
brisk Two draft wheels were sold and brought nine
dollars and nine dollars and half respectively.
The distinguished Mexican general and statesman,
Manuel Dobado died yesterday his residence in this
city, aged about fifty three years.
The thirty milo from Sandy Hook, for a
stake of one thousand dollars between the yachts
Josephine and Magic of the New York Yacht Club came
of yesterday resulted in the latter being declared
the winner
The annual regatta of the Hobokcn Yacht Club took
place yesterday The yachts started from the anchorage
Oft the Eysian Fields Only six were entered for the
race, and the corncia and Carrie the victors.
The peculiar collegiate ceremonial known the
"Bural Of the Ancient" performed by the students
OF Columbia College last night In appropriate serio
comic manner
The annual exhibition of the Roman Catholic Orphan
Asylum for Boys took place yesterday afternoon at tho
asylum in Fifth avenue. Archbishop McClosky pre-
sided and other distinguished clcrsymen present
The attendance large and the exercises throughout
were Of very interesting character.
A imbcr of German singing societies yesterday
marched in procession to Jones Woods, where muscal
festival held, continuing throughout the day.
The German veterans Of the Eighth, Twentieth and
Twenty-ninth regiments Of New York volunteers had
procession and n festival al Hamilton Park yesterday
Several thousand persons participated in the festivities
coroners inquest held yesterday in the Of
Patrck Cavanagh, who alleged, died from the effect
of stabs inflicted him. the night OF the 18th inst,
by John Drake at the atters residence 2o6 West Twen
y-cghth On the conclusion of the inquest Drake
was committed to await the action Of the Grand Jury.
At the meeting OF the Brooklyn Common Council last