The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-13


MES Of this city and Brooklyn to render full report
within ten days in regard their capital stock prohs
charges TO consumers the par value OF their shares
system OF management and all other matters connec'eo
with their operations The Bank Superntendents re-
port relative to savings banks OF the state was pro-
| sented Among a few matters noticed was Dill Tor
another street railroad in this city
SOUTH AMERICA.
| Nv the arrival of the steamship New York, from
Aspnwa on the 4th inst have later news from the
Pacific republics of South America which will be found
in detail in this mornings HERALD supplement Al
Valparaiso affairs remained very much the same a. pre-
viousiy reported Three fgates OF the Spanish squad
ron cruising about at sea- probably In search OF the
Chilean and Peruvian fleets which supposed to be
somewhere south Of Valparaiso There was great reolo
ing lama the treaty Of alliance with Ecuador
Nm anca panic had been caused Lima BY the suspen-
sion Of OF their banks, owing TO the maHeasance
OF the manager The liabilities stated to be i'm
mense At Panama the steamship Uncle Sam, which
had been detained by the Colombian authorities on the
ground Of breach Of the neutrality laws, previously
announced had released and allowed 10 proceed 10
sea- upon the owners giving bonds In the sum OF one
hundred and twenty thousand dollars not to deliver the
vessel or cargo to the Spaniards
Our correspondence and the press Of Panama give glow
ing accounts Of the richness OF the gold mines recently
discovered at Barbacoas In the republic OF Colombia
Miners from California nocking hither in consider
able numbers and II expected that when the news OF
the discovery became generally known an immense in
nux Of gold dggers from all parts would take place In
view Of the large number OF American miners expected
the Panama papers urge the appointment forthwith OF
United States consul the port of Tumaco in order to
look after American interests in the vicinity OF the
mines
The report OF the Committee on Lands and Places
the subject the cleaning contract yesterday
presented the Board OF Aldermen. The members OF
the committee offered resolutions directing the street
Commissioner TO draw vouchers in favor OF the den
quent contractors the Comptroller 10 refuse to make any
further payments and the Corporation Counsel TO take
legal steps against Messrs Brown Devoe and Knapp for
alleged non-fudllment OF their contract At the same
meeting the Board three thousand five hundred dol
lars appropriated for the compilation and publish
ing OF three thousand copies Of manual Of Corporation
ordinances and resolution was adopted authorizing
the late City Inspector to temporarily retain the Of
the premises occupied by himself and empc yes and to
engage such clerical force may be required to close
the affairs Of the department The Board adjourned to
Wednesday afternoon next
The Board Of Councilmen met yesterday aud acted
upon n few unmporant papers. The Committee
Ferries presented a report directing the Comptroller to
advertise for proposals for the lease Of pier at the foot
Of Spring street North river for period Of ten years
to maintain ferry to Hoboken, which was laid over.
A report of the Special Committee on Washington's
Birthday, recommending the payment Of bills incurred
in its celebration amounting to 2,473 go, was laid
over. The Mayor sent in a communication transmitting
invitation to the Common Council TO review the Irish
societies on ST. Patrck's day, which was accepted
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury William Chand-
vus~~
Revenue have arrived at the Astor House to assist in in
vesgatng the frauds alleged TO have been pcrpctratcd
by number OF disters in this city. Nothing Of i'm
portsncs in the matter transplred yesterday, and
has been deemed advisable not to publish at present
the names Of those whose establishments have been
seized several OF them reported to have been
trely gutes OF any intention TO defraud the govern
nent.
The evidence elected yesterday in the new Court
House investigation very unimporant. Among
the witnesses the stand ex-Mayor Gunthcr,
whose chief testimony that he knew Of fraud Of
his knowledge in the building Of the Court House
stand and gave evidence but Of very little interest
importance.
The Fenlans at Union square sl increasing their
funds and adding to the volume Of their operations.
The Is spreading fast through all the Southern
States Meetings held in the city last evening" at
which spirited addresses delivered and consdera-
BILE sums OF money subscribed.
The Roberts and Sweeny wing OF the Fenans also
working actively both In this city and through the
country. There large and enthusiastic demonstra
ton last night In Music Hail. Boston, President Roberts
and General sweeny being among the speakers.
Tho butchers of the city held meeting yesterday and
appointed committee Of Ave 10 confer with the Health
Commissioners in regard of the slaugh
torh apaa nnfea and tha val If nQa
list Of nusances in the city, with the localities in
which they exist reported at the headquarters Of the
new OF Health published 10 another portion OF
our present issue with statement. Of additional seizures
Of decomposed meats.
In of Lachman and Garnet who stand charged
with having had In their possession about i've hundred
dollars in counterfeit money Commissioner Osborn
cluded the evidence yesterday and announced that he
would give his decision to-day.
argued before the General Term Of the su-
prior yesterday in which Potter wetner plain
tin and the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company were
dendants the former claiming damages for injuries 10
his person by Of piece Of rock falling him
the side Of the canal and facturng his leg. Deci
sion reserved.
In the OF sonneborn Luther s. Lawrence,
in which the latter charged with having had in his
possession three thousand dollars worth OF government
bonds alleged have been stolen In philadelphia, two
years ago tho complaint yesterday dismissed in the
Tombs Police Court The further investigation of the
charges against Spencer Pc,,is accused Of implica-
ton in the AFFAIR has been postponed TIL Friday
next
million and half dollars worth Of bonds from the Office
Of Mr. Lord in Exchange place has yet been obtained
and the robbery still continues subject OF wonder and
speculation in Wall street regions Interesting partcu-
lars In relation the matter given In another col
umn.
A man named John Gheet shot his wife las, evening
in Fifty third street. and Afterwards shot himself The
woman Was not dangerously wounded but Gheet himself
died
Griffith the internal revenue ocer who drowned on
Saturday last by falling into vat In 'he distlery IS
Abaitor place. resulted in verdict censurng the pro.
rrc,or Cor having the place In dangerous condition.
Another n.ans meeting OF German workingmen was