The New York herald., 1867-03-13

In Ireland sti continues In this city Meetings OF the
various circles have been held. and mas demonsira
ton will take place this evening Of Union square Money
pouring in plentfully and tho project OF New York
mschani 70 raise one million dollars for privateen has
be zen favoraby received, and meets with considerable
success Private letters from Washington state that the
committee now that city have been cordially received
by Senators and Representatives OF both parties
The Brooklyn Board OF Education held meeting yes.
terday afternoon onhcers for tho ensuing year were
elected and other business Of interest transacted Tho
meeting was more numerousy attended than any ever
held before
John Francis Mcguire, M p, delivered lecture last
evening, at Cooper Institute before large audience in
aid Of the Catholic Protectory European and Amer
can Education" The hall was well filled, and the lee
ture which repete with valuable Information and
Just reflections listened TO with approciatve at
tention-
An interesting lecture delivered last evening by
George William Curtis in the Reformed Dutch church,
Sixth avenue Conservatism" The lecture was at
tended by and intelligent audience and the
speaker was frequently applauded.
In the Supreme Court Chambers yesterday motion
was made TO set aside the order Of arrest in the case OF
Theodore H LOOMS a clerk formerly in the employ Of
Oliver H. Carter 4 Co., merchants Of this city. The
prisoner has been Imprisoned for upwards Of year. In
default OF ball. in Ludlow street jail charge Of en-
bezzling S25 900 Of the moneys OF that firm, civil 90
tion having been instituted against him BY Carter Co.
for the recovery Of the money. Decision reserved.
In the case or Atkins and others against Elwen and
Others which has occupied tho attention Of tho Supreme
Court Circuit for i've days. the jury were yesterday d.
rectcd BY the Court TO bring In sealed verdict this
morning. The action II brought to recover $4,000
damages for detention and repairs Of the shpJ Chat
Srarn t,oN IA
PENDANTS under their representations that she was sound
and In good condition, when II is alleged she was In
reality worm-eaten.
In the Kings county Circuit Court, yesterday the case
of Mary Madden ADMINISTRATIVE, against John Merritt
was disposed OF, the plaintiff being non suited. Mrs
Madden sued to recover damages in the sum OF $4,000
for the death Of her husband, who was killed by the
cavng Of the roof OF the buildings Nos % and 95 Fur
man street, owned by defendant
The stock market unsettled yesterday, but closed
firm. Gold was heavy, and closed at 1881 AZ
The constant fluctuations in the price Of gold con-
tinued to exert depressing influence the markets
for general merchandise yesterday, and commercial
values difficult to be ascertaIned On the whole
prices lower for imported merchandise but steady
for domestic produce. On 'Cnange there was consider
able activity and buoyancy In breadstus and provisions
and prices higher. Cotton irregular, and
prices nominal. Coffee was firm. Naval stores
firm, but quiet Petroleum was steady. Freights
steady Whskcy dull. Wool was quiet, though
frmer.
MISCELLANEOUS
Our Mexican letters dated Vera Cruz on March
and February 81 Sixteen thousand French troops had
already sailed, and the embarkaton continued. Great
excitement prevailed in Vera Cruz and the s,rctest sur
veillance placed upon the approaches the city
1t was rumored that the marines from the Austrian war
vessels would be transferred to St. Juan dUloa
protection Of the city and sweeping conscrpton
expected any moment, Maxmilian left his business in
the hands Of his Council Of Ministers taking the
field. The garrison at Mexico city has been continually
the account OF alarms from the guerllas The
report that General Ortega was shot is untrue.
The news from Venezuela is to the 7th ut Aware
had attempted revolutionary movement in Bolivar by
selzing the person Of Gomez superior officer but he
failed signay. Alvarez was arrested. War imm-
nent between Montague and Lopez all attempts at COM
promise having failed
From Trinidad de Cuba have advces dated at Fort
Casda March The report says weather IL Rne and
moderate Sugar coming in from estates as fas.
possible.
Elsewhere In our columns this morning will be found
spicy letter from Indanapos Ind, detailing gosspy
matters relative to New York divorces the Hooser
state; interesting account Of the Puebos Indians In
New Mexico, their religions, customs villages, &c.
from New Orleans record Of the proceedings OF tho
Legislature upon the recent memorial peferrng charges
against Governor Wells with view TO his impeachment,
and collation. of facts regarding fire insurance from
superintendent Barnes Forthcoming report.
Intelligence from Virginia intmates that the people OF
that State consider the passage of Wilson'S bill great
victory the radicals and Governor Perpont is
ported to have said that 1t leaves the rcorganxaton
entirely In the hands Of President johnson and his rebel
frienda |
General Griffin, OF the Freedmen's Bureau In Texas |
has directed his assistants In Gayson county all
persons charged with crimes aud dean them for trial
~ military commissions and FOR this purpose he places
troops at the orders Of his assistants.
The negro troubles Williamsburg Va which re-
enty out Of refusal the part Of the freedmen
pay their rent have been adjusted by the shipment OF
pieces OF artillery tho Tue presence or
Infantry did not trouble the an,renters In the least
Commissioner Rollins, OF the Treasury Department,
has issued circular calling tho attention Of collectors TO
several changes made in the regulations for tho csab
lishment Of bonded warehouses.
Tho National Democratic Committee met yesterday
at the residence OF Mr. August Belmont tn
chairman. II was decided mot TO call . national
vcnton previous 10 tho regular nominating Of next
year. Measures were rot on foot for q. thorough
organization OF the party throughout the Union Most
Of the Northern States were represented.
The question OF adopting the report of tho special
committee In the Massachusetts, Legislature on the pro-
posed constitutional amendment up in the Lower
House yesterday. An amendment to tho amendment
offered, asking negro suffrage In addition, but 1t was
rejected by large majority. No further action was
taken On tho adoption Of the report.
Joint resolution Of the Louisiana legislature pray.
ing Executive comency for NJ r. Maury tn, rebel
modore, was recently vetoed by Governor Wells and
during the reading Of his message the rebel generals
Longsreet and Hardss appeared upon the noor whom
taken allow tho members pay thcm their
respects
In tho charter election In Orange. NJ j., held yester.
day, the republicans gained the day By small majority.
The stage and mail from Fort Clarke, Texas, were CAP
tured by indians Tho 1lth ut Tho driver and pas
sengc kept afy sssaants at bay until morning. when
Reinforcement, or Indians appeared and oil the passsr