The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-03-21

a.. ~ ao Tho citizens and soldiery ut Prescott,
a town on the Canadian side oil the d. A~"i'"'''
opposite Ogdensburg, were thrown INTO panic On
last Saturday night by musketry hring oe'hs neaiu
and rockets seen ON the American shore immeo'"'ey
the little town was great state Of excitement troops
were in notion and the guns OF Fort Wellington opehea
on nothing 1t is yet unascerained whether the rockets
and the musketry firing the work Of Fenans or
iokers Ogdensburs is regarded as prospective
Fenian rendezvous, On account OF the natural
and artificial facilities offered by the coun-
try opposite for penetrating Canada and cutting
it in two. The commander Of Fort Wellington
therefore trained his guns the American Shore 10
repel the first attempt at an armed CROSSING ana an
American cutter lies at one OF the ogdensoufg
docks ready respond hostile shots should be sent
over to our territory by the British The French Cana
dians many of whom sympathize with the anticipated
Fenian invasion, said to be coming over to this
country TO settle in large numbers
Very little apprehension is said TO be entertained in
official circles in Washington that the Fenans VIII
attempt the invasion Of Canada No act of begerency
on the part Of the Brotherhood which would justify in
reference by our government has yet come to its
knowledge.
The Central Council Of the Fenians remained in secret
session At the Union square headquarters yesterday bat
nothing could be learned Of their proceedings Prepare
ons on an extensive scale made last evening by
the Fcnian Sisterhood meeting their rooms in the
Moat Mansion for the relief of the families Of the Irish
State prisoners.
The Louisiana State Convention Of Fcnans has resolved
collect funds and keep them in the State until the
Sweeny and OMahony wings shall submit exhibit of
their plans receipt Of which the convention to re-
assemble aud tender aid to the most feasible project
THE LEGISLATURE
The Senate yesterday passed the bills authorizing
City Comptroller to borrow money for the of the
Metropolitan Fire Department, 10 close Ninety ninth,
Tooth and 10lst streets, between Third and Fourth
nues, appropriatins one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars 10 continue the improvement Of Hudson river
navigation and permitting the Oswcgo and Rome Rail
road Company issue seventy thousand dollars worth
OF preferred stock Bills introduced to provide for
paying those members OF the Metropolitan police assigned
to duty in Richmond county, and to incorporate the
Commercial Navigation Company Of the State and the
Association of the Reformed Dutch Church of North
America The bills providing additional relief for sick
and destitute soldiers and for the improvement OF the
lands in the vicinity OF walabout Bay were, among
others, ordered to third reading There consdera-
BILE discussion without any decisive action, of the bill
requiring taxpayers make annual statements of
their real and personal property.
The Assembly passed the bills to facilitate the
strucon of the New York and 0swego Midland Railroad,
amending the for the incorporation of life and health
insurance companies authorizing special meetings OF
boards of supervisors and to incorporate the Brooklyn
Mutual Gaslight Company. The Niagara Frontier bill
under consideration for time in Committee Of
the Whole, and afterwards made the special order
for tomorrow forenoon. report was submitted by the
minority Of the Committee the Census and Apportion
ment in favor of giving Kings county thermometers OF
Assembly and Ontario county only one member, the
and the latter two.
THE CITY.
The Alder manic Committee ON lands and Places met
yesterday To hear arguments for and against the
proposed conversion of City Hall Park into open
paved plaza. The only gentlemen appearing we're two
nopposon to the project and the committee, therefor
adjourned further hearing till next Tuesday afternoon
The Court House investigation brought 10 close
yesterday, far the evidence concerned The
points proved of little Importance, and the com
mittee adjourned Monday to hear the summing
up OF counsel report Of the proceedings appears in
Supplement- sheet.
The Metropolitan Health Commissioners held meet
ing yesterday afternoon when tho committee appointed
10 confer with the butchers presented their report which
was laid over Tor future considers Details Of the
matter are furnished in Supplement. commune
cation was received from the Mayor Of Hoboken,
planning Of the ofa thrown the river The New
York side and praying for abatement OF the nui-
sncc continually roated TO the Jersey shore
The Board will visit Washington Market, this morning
Tor the purpose OF asccrtainng its true condition.
The argument a motion for the removal OF the re-
ceivers OF the Columbian Insurance Company was con-
tinued yesterday before Judge g. g. BARNARD In the Su
premc Court Chambers. After hearing counsel on both
sides Judge Barnard reserved his decision.
Judge James has delivered opinion denying the
motion for an injunction " RESTRAIN Mr. Edward Mat
ihews owner Of the City Assembly Rooms from tearing
down ruins of his premises lately destroyed by IRE
This motion being made behalf OF the tenants of Mr.
Matthews the opinion IL Of some importance relates
10 the rights of those parties In connection with their
landlord Reports this aud other law given
Ia Supplement- sheet
Suits against railroad companies for injuries sustained
while riding In their daily becoming more
numerous Yesterday in the Supreme Court, former
conductor Of the and Forty second streets line
covered verdict for hundred dollars In an action
against the Park and North and East Rivers Railroad
Company Tor injuries alleged 10 have been caused by one
Of defendants running into that I'm which painiir
was engaged conductor, the po striking MN and
knocking him TO the ground.
The trial Of Theodore Yates Cor the murder Of police
man Curran IN October isGs continued yesterday
in the Court of oyer and Termner, In Brooklyn Con
siderable evidence for the prosecution taken; hut
IL merely repetition OF that adduced on the former
trial aud exces little interest Tho will be con
| tinucd to-day.
A meeting OF the iourncymen ccachmskcrs was held
at 20. Bowcry last evening when the eight hour syscu
OF labor was discussed and also the propriety OF de
maudtng uniform rate at wage, and u was determined
that stems should taken both these objects
The house painters Of brooklyn are Oh a "strke
They hate heretofore received three dollars per day anc
now demand three dollars and half. some of thu
employers have acceded TO the demand but others arr
| holding cut against H.
surrogate Tucker has admitted to probate tue contested
win of Charles scholi deceased The proceedings to sci
aside .,tcrs Of administration ON the estate ol Irwin
| Ackcn have been dismissed. commission has beer
,rlcrrd 10 take evidence in North Carolina a. to thu
! alleged will OF Benjamin Halleii, deceased