New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-10
GENERAL NEWS.

By the arrival Of the Eagle at this port we
have dates from Havana to March 4. and nom Vera
Cruz to February q. We have the official announce
ent Of the capture Of Oayaca end the unconditional
surrender Of Gen. Polfrio Diax with his army which
Is estimated at 1000 men, The report that Diaz was
shot has not yet been confirmed The victories Of the
French over the national forces under Rclas and Ro
hero the death CT the former aud the capture OF the
latter are confirmed In several other but less i'm
bortant engagements. the French were worsted ihe
Mexican Empire has been recognized by England and
The Engish ambassadors had been received by Maxi
milan.
Another railroad accident on the Hudson
eive1 Railroad occurred on Wednesday night. The
draw. bridge at Peekski had been opened to allow o
,oop to pass through when special freight train 60
ing north rushed into the opening the engineer not
seeing or not Leeding the dangersignals which are
ssid to have been given. The locomotive and tender
were precpated into the water four Of tho broken
10 pieces and two thrown the top OF others
Ghe engineer and fireman were both killed and the
other employees Of the Company narrowly escaped
Injury. On the same evening down train ran over
drunken man, between Garrisons and Peekskill.
The Assembly Committee on Cities held a
enal sitting on Wednesday afternoon and evening on
the Senate Paid Fire Department bill, which Is favored
Of the city. well by the Citizens Association; and
on the Ordinance bill" from the Common Council
shohs supported by the advocates Of the present
called unpaid" system Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Eaton
presented arguments for the Senate bill and against the
present system, and Mr.. JOHN Sedgwick, as counsel
defended the present organization Of the Department.
The Board of Aldermen met yesterday OF 2
o m. The only subjects discussed were the appoint
ment Of Commissioners Of Deeds and appropriation
Cor sodiers families. In the Board Of CopncDen the
remoy Of nigLso piers for the oyster trade and the
city Railroad cars considered Both Boards ad-
ioarasd 70 meet on Monday next.
: Several vessels Of the Savannah cotton fleet
have arrived at this port within the past few days
clakng tie whole nnn Der here 81. Thirteen more
are en route making 50 in ALL and bringing over s. 600
bales larger amount than was originally stated as
having beer captured Still remains to be shipped.
meeting of the sbip-owners Of this city was
held in the hall Of the Chamber OF Com yesterday
or the purpose Of forming protective association A
committee appointed to draw up constitution and
bylaws. and to take to perfect orgauizs.
ton
Mr. Alexander attacked Gen. Paiue in the
sreefs Of Cairo on Wednesday. In consequence Of On
accusation In personal controversy and was arrested
Gen. Paine has been fully acquitted by the Paducsh
court martial Of al charges made against him.
The verdict Of the Coroner's Jury 10 the Cam.
den and Amboy railroad murder lays the blame the
switch tender at Neshaming Bridge in not obeyins
ders but states in extenuaton that there misun
derstanding on the part Of said switchpan.
The President yesterday nomiaated and the
Senate unanimously confirmed Senator Harlan Of Iowa
10 be Secretary Of the Interior In placs Of Judge
Usher who has sent In his resignation 70 take effect on
From Wednesday evening to Saturday noon
shree accidents occurred on the Hudson River Road
resulting in loss Of Life to at least three thefnsins Of
one. and the deadly peril Of large numbers Of men.
women and children.
An arrival from Charleston represents every.i
:h.ng going on smoothly Traders beginning 20
opea the'r stores and the city L. rapidly assuming
business aspect.
. Watts Sherman, of tho firm Of Duncan, Sher.
oan Co., Of this city died in the island Of Madeira
"a the Goth ut where be bad gone 10 renststs his fail
,os health. t
Eight bodies have been recovered from tho
wreck q ~ Watson recently supk near Espoi.oo on
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