The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-04

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INTRODUCES ss 70 regulate places Of handbag Tor Long
Island sound steamboats, 10 abolish the Board Of new
York Supervsors: reaivs 10 the establishment q mar
ksts New York; for the bees protection o. naaAsh -
the metropolitan dstrot to incorporate trustees q the
Presbytsry of New York 10 provide Tor the accounting
by police justices Of New York for moneys received Tor
fines: TO allow criminals to testify In their own
behalf, and 70 prevent the Hudson River Rail
road Company from using steam below Eghsy-sixth
street Bills were introduced 70 amend the Metropolitan
Excise law; limiting a days work to eight hours; 10
ralfy the amendment 70 the United States constitution;
favorng protective tsrin and synpathizing with tho
Fsnian movement Tho two last were laid over under
the rule The House then on motion adjourned until
Tuesday 90 u t44
In the Board Of Aldermen yests rday $3.50 voted
TO individuals the value Of two horses recently
expired The motion Tor the extension Of Church street.
and the nomination Of John Bradley President and
Mr. Craven Chief Engineer Of the Croton Board were
aid over
In the Board Of Councilmsn motion 10 pave por-
ton Of Thirty eighth street with Belgian pavement was
agreed TO- resolution presenting certain clerks vita
&3Se for extra services was passed motion 70 pay
$500 70 the reporters Of che board was laid over
stoeoivas then donated 70 sacA Of me Commiasssn
81 Sinking Fund ana $50 each to the Presidents q
both hearAs Of shs cry Council menbsn 81 ts Bssrd
or Health assAs hf Isl rs afs4 81 ~
The Board Of Hsslsh spst yesterday TIA attorney 70
the board stated thst hs would proceed
ings against owners Of tensment houses, with view
to compel them 10 improve the condition and provide
proper convensncss 70 such housea Reports were
received and after minor business the board ad
journed 70 Thursday next
The Excise Commissioners held short session yester
day Une hundred and seventy-fv applications for
license were granted The Superintendent Of Police will
issue his orders relative to tho Observance Of the new
Excise law on Saturday.
The Chamber Of Commerce was in session yesterday.
The resignation OF Mr. Low President accepted.
preamble and resolutions recommending TO tho Pres
dent and Congress that aid material and moral should
be rendered the Mexican republic by this country was
laid on the table. resolution was adopted requesting
State Legislature prohibit the laying Of more than
two railroad tracks on any street in the city.
An opinion delivered yesterday by Mr.. Justice
lngraham of the Supreme Court, refusing to issue
mandamus to compel Thomas Stephens the present
incumbent Of the Presidency OF tho Croton Aqueduct
Department to surrender the Office OF the Board 70 John
Bradley tho new appointee Of tho Mayor aud Board
OF Aldermen.
The stock market was firm yesterday. Gold was ex.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Our special dispatches from New Orleans state that
United States gunboat sailed suddenly for vers Cruz
and Tampco yesterday for the purpose OF watching
events between the two points Minister Campbell had
ne orders to communicate with tho govern
ment and was still In New Orleans. Mejia said to
be lying dangerously i'll in San Luis Potos and two
columns Of liberal troops marching upon chat
own. The liberals had also advanced strong line to
within eight miles Of Mexico city. Our cor.
respondeucs from the Mexican capital is dated
December le Bazaine was putting money In bis purse
by selling old musks1, arms and amwun1sion
TO tho highest BIDDER whether mperaiist liberal
The French Minister. n Dano becoming alarmed at this
autographed 70 Napoleon for Instructions which had not
yet Vrved. The bogus despatch announcing the death
OF Carlotta had been received BY Macmillan young
American named Pope was seized aad whipped BY a
negro in the quarters Of tho soldery as Querearo for
cursing French ofnosr who had him horse
back Ortega issued pronunciameuto against General
sheridan and Minister Romero Naximiiian In . recent
address, had expressed regret ut the attitude the United
States had chosen TO assume towards him. News from
Braxos positive in confirming the execution Of Esco
bedo. who, n 10 said was hanged in xatamosos BY
Canaes.
We have news from British Guiana, dated At George.
had made sad havoc among the troops heavy rain
commenced 70 fall on the 10th Of November and con-
tinued for several hours, refreshing the plantations
commercial report OF November q says-Busness has
been dull, tho market being fully supplied with Amor;
provisions. The arrivals from Europe have been
vey1numsous. bringing largo socks Flour Is in heavy
stock OF ordinary brands and sales are SLOW Pork In
moderate supply, t3s TO $50 for heavy moss full
wsishis Produce very plentiful. Tonnage in large
excess OF wants Frsights very low.
Governor salisbury. in his message 10 the Delaware
legislature opposes the constitutional amendment ap-
proves Of the selling Of negroes into slavery the best
punishment for crime and the most saiutaTy restraint
against n commission, recommends laws restricting
negro immigration and declares his purpose enforce
the laws against negroes possessing arms The Govern
OF Maine Maryland and Missouri also sent in their
messages their respective Legislatures yesterday Tho
Michigan Legislature assembled and the Ohio Senate
r,tned the constitutional amendment BY vote OF 81
against L. NN
We have further particulars regarding the loss OF the
schooner n Dyer her trip from Charleston TO Rich
mond on the 18th OF October last Three OF her crew
washed overheard and drowned, and the captain
and died from deIirium sftcr bcing rescued
Two vessels sighted me schooner while she in dis
tress, but did not afford any assistance Tho
were carried 10 Liverpool pNNtt
The Congressional Committee invest eating tne New
Orleans riots closed its labors yesterday. t
In the Superior Court OF Boston, yesterday the State
Constable ordered TO return thousand dollars
worth or liquors seized at the Neptune House. Chel
ses beach The Governor and other State officers freely
paook OF liquors furnished them by the proprietor OF
Parker House, yesterday, although the latter Is under
indictment for selling liquor
Special dispatches from Leavenworth say that twenty
three business firms have determined vaca,e Salt
Lake City account OF the hostility evnced towards
them By the Mormons because they do not profess that
faith.
The SECRET EXPEDITION or THE ASSISTANT
SECRETARY or SrArE.-On Christmas night the
United States steamer Gettysburg, in running
out Of the harbor Of Annapolis, in Chesapeake
bay, ran aground on an oyster bank, whereupon
. HERALD correspondent, not far Oh. had his