The New York herald., 1868-05-13

ing horsenesh for that purpose laid on the table
by an almost unanimous vote.
DIR. Harris weekly mortality statement shows that
during last week there were 432 deaths In New York
and 1856 In Brooklyn. or the deaths in New York 2lo
occurred In tenement houses and 95 in the public
institutions. The death rate In the Sixth ward was
one In 1000 and that In the Fifteenth ward was one
In 4,5OO.
A meeting in aid OF African colonization was held
last evening In the Presbyterian ohuro, FHth
avenue, corner Nineteenth street. Speeches were
made by william G. Alexander, James W. Beekman,
Rev. DIR. Hall and others. Mr.. Alexander advocated
the view that az the black population could not at
tain social equality in this country, the best thing
they could do would be to avail themselves OF the
advantages presented by African colonization.
The American Missionary Association celebrated
its twenty second anniversary last evening at Stein
way Hail. before small audience. Rev. Leonard W.
Bacon, John NJ. Langston lcOlored) and others ad-
dressed the meeting, the last named speaker express
ing very decidedly his views regarding President
Johnson, and suggesting an improvement in the dis
cipne of white schools at the North An interesting
statement OF the condition ana labors OF the society
was read by the secretary.
The Allen-Enright alleged whiskey fraud case was
continued in the United States District Court Brook.
lyn, yesterday The case for the government rested
and the defence opened. Some further testimony
was taken, and the court adjourned until to-day.
In the Court Of Common Pleas, Part 2, yesterday,
the jury found for the defendant in the of Ar
mold VS.. Bedford. In the same court an action was
brought against the Erie Railroad Company by the
administrator Of A. Gustaf Anderson for damages
sustained by his loss having been killed in acollision
which occurred on the line in August 1864 The case
has not concluded
In the Supreme Court, Part l. yesterday, before
National Steam Navigation Company was brought to
close. IL was an action to damages for loss
OF plaintiffs husband, master OF canal boat, who
was drowned in consequence of collision on the
Hudson river caused by the alleged negligence of the
defendants servants The jury returned verdict Of
$1,000 for the plaintiff
The stock market was dun but steady yesterday.
Government securities were dun. Gold closed at
1925.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The case of John H. Surratt charged with com.
plicity in the conspiracy for the assassination OF
President Lincoln, called for second trial In
the Criminal Court of the District OF Columbia, in
Washington yesterday. The prisoner appeared in
court attended by Messrs. Merrick and Bradley, Jr.,
counsel, and Joseph ii. Bradley ST., who was dis
missed from the Washington bar for certain alleged
misconduct connected with the first trial OF the
rngton the District Attorney, announced the prose-
cution ready to proceed. Mr.. Merrick stated that
the defence was not ready, having expected y con-
tnuance of the case, ana Chief Justice Cartier said
that prominent counsel on both sides had agreed
not to proceed. He was willing to let the case go
over to the next term. motion to admit the
prisoner to bail then entered and it was agreed
to hear argument on the proposition to-day.
Advices from Mexico deny the repor. OF the flight
OF President Juarez from tho capital in consequence
OF revolution. He is still In quiet possession OF
the national authority and all revolutions in that
neighborhood have been put down. Martinez was
on his way to prorer his allegiance to the govern
ment. Guerrero and Sinaloa were tranquil. The
| Indians had made raid on the town Of Auzpe in
Sonora.
The Canadian marine police for the protection OF
the fisheries Is Intended to consist only OF small
coasting vessels which will warn ntruders from
| turing within league from the shoals.
The Colorado republicans favor Grant and COlfax.
The Central Pacific Railroad cars are running
to Reno, Nevada, twenty miles from Virginia City.
Colonel Forney, Secretary Of the United states
Senate, has resigned his position In order that he
| will be under no restraint In commenting through
his newspapers on the course Of republican Senators
| who oppose the conviction Of the President.
The General Conference OF q colored Methodist
CIuTCn III washington nhVo Set uSiuc ~ u uWy
Ofprayer that the Lord may strengthen the convic
tons OF doubling Senators In favor OF impeachment.
In the Mississippi Reconstruction Convention yes
terday the 23d OF June designated as the day for
the election or the ratification OF the constitution.
An ordinance was adopted providing that in case
successful candidates cannot take the prescribed
oaths the next highest on the list shall have the
orlce.
In the Methodist Episcopal Conference at Chicago
yesterday the Southern delegates were admitted by
vote Of ao5 to 10.