The New York herald., 1866-04-20

now three men-of-war at that pont-the Duncan WIN
eighty the Rosario with sixteen and the Fawn with
eighteen guns
The Lower Canada volunteers have been Withdrawn,
as the fears Of the people have subsidized
The Cornwall trial is continued with closed doors ou'
enough has been elected to show that the Crown counse
has failed so far to produce satisfactory proofs Of guilt
Sheedy not trial yet no being only wi'ness IN '"o
l case of Murphy and the others
| A publc meeting of the Daniel OConnell Circle was
held last evening at Tammany Hail. Centre Brosnan pre-
siding Addresses made by Mr. s J. Meaney, Colo
mel oMahony Rev Father Curiey Judge Connolly and
General W. G. Hapino. advocating unity of action in
their undertaking, and giving assurance Of speedy
struggle for Irish nationality.
is generally believed that Head Centre Stephens has
sailed from Brest France in the steamship Lafayette,
which is due here on Wednesday next, 25th inst
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday Mr. McDouga apologIzed for
his recent personal romarks debate on the admis-
of Colorado took place. during which the morning
hour expired The bill relative to the habeas corpus
was taken up and the yeas and nays on Mr. Edmunds
amendment called, but pending the CALL the Senate ad
journed.
In the House the bill 10 increase the salaries Of pen
sion officers passed bill TO construct ship canal
around Niagara Falls reported from the Committee
on Roads and laid until Tuesday. The bill for the
reorganization Of tho army then considered The
ffth section was amended that all first and second
eutenants shall be chosen from those who have served
faithfully during the late Amendments were made
other portions OF the BILL relative to the enlistment OF
bands and other matters The House adjourned at half
past four
THE LEGISLATURE.
In the Senate the City Levy received from the
| Assembly with amendments, in which the Senate re-
| fused to message from the Governor
was received vetoing the "Act to Secure the Navi.
CATION of the Oneida Lake Canal and to provide for
the expenses thereof" The message tabled Bills
we're passed make stringent the Unsafe Building
of New York, and incorporating the New York Ma
rnc Association. The New York County Tax Levy was
taken up and the section providing that the State shall
refund to the city the amount Of taxes government
securities illegally paid in 1858 and 1854 stricken
out An amendment was adopted naming the Mayor
County Clerk and Chief Engineer of tho Croon Aque
duct Commissioners superntend the erection of the
New York Court House. and the bill ordered to third
reading.
In the Assembly the New York City Tax Levy was
nouuced from the Senate with message Of
renee, and committee Of conference appointed
thereon. The following bills passed-To provide
for the widening OF Bloomngdale road to establish fire
limits in Brooklyn and to authorize the Dry Dock Com.
pany to extend their track. The bill providing for
the taxation Of stockholders OF banks, after dis
cusson agreed to 1t from the Senate, tax.
ing the par value Of the stock
THE CITY.
The steamer Virginia. which arrived at this port on
Wednesday evening with sickness board detained
at quarantine where the Health Onicer boarded her.
and nftor careful examination OF the passengers and
ship, he pronounced the disease to be Asatc cholera
The vessel 10 the lower bay yesterday where
she will remain until fumgatcd There were over one
hundred cases during tho passage since the 18th inst
thirty eight Deaths and of the passengers
now on the sick list with the disease. II is said
that there is immediate danger Of the disease roach
Ing this city from the vessel The sickness Is confined 10
the steege, having occurred among the cabin
passengers. The government has allowed the Commits
soners Of Quarantine the Of the steamer Illinois for
placing the well board, and those afflicted with the
epidemic will be removed to the hospital ship The
England, which has been In quarantine Halifax sailed
for this port on "Wednesday, all board being we'll Al
the special meeting OF the Health Commissioner held
yesterday to devise some and take such action
the premises the proximity Of the cholera the
Virginia, at quarantine, requires . sanitary
mittee appointed visit and examine that weasel
and report to the Board to-day.
Governor Fcnton Of this State will issue to-day tho
proclamation called for by the Board Of HEALTH the
effect that New York city is In peril from impending
pestilence
The strike of tho car drircrs is ended The men Of
the Second Avenue Railroad meeting yesterday re-
solved that they tender their services again 70 the
officers of the company at the old wages and BY thre,
o'clock yesterday afternoon footsore travellers that
line agreeaby disappointed at the unexpected con-
venence presented them by the regular and safe pas
sage of the All the lines followed suit except the
Grand and Houston street, which still holds OUT but
tho Fourth road II determined to continue |
the drivers in their employment and receive the old
when vacancies should occur. rail discov-
cred taken OF It's place the South Street Railroad
on Wednesday night, by whom Is not known It
replaced and occasioncd delay In the running OF the
cars
The Board of Counclmen held short session yestcr
day resolution adopted directing the Comptroller
accept the oer which IL alleged the Second Avenue
Railroad Company has made to surrender the rights
granted by the Common Council In order that the requ
may be taken for the city authorities
the cars.
At special meeting Of the Chamber of Commerce
yesterday resolutions setting forth the opinion that
inerposon the part Of the general government
would be required to the late rebclllous States
pay principal and interest OF their respective State
indebtedness were adopted. Resolutions incidental
he announcement Of the death OF Captain Nye also
offered and endorsed
In the case OF Jane Ann Gleason sgainst Henry O.
schacer being action for SANDER tried yesterday in
Part the Supreme Court before Judge Mason the jury
brought In verdict for plaintiff assessing the damages
at six cents There defence in the suit and the
allegation that defendant accused plaintiff OF theft
Judge Mason reprmanded the jury for bringing in such
a verdict, and motion to set aside, reserved his
dec sion.
In the contest relative to the election OF directors OF
the st. Marks Insurance Company, on the 9th Of last
January tho General FERN OF the Supreme cour, yes,cr
day ordered a election.
AT the present Of tine Superior Court the regular
business been very much impeded In consequence Of
tho absence OF jurors Yesterday, Judge McCunn pre-