The New York herald., 1869-02-13

NEW aYOR
The steamer Henry Burden sailed from Jackson
ville Fla, about the 7th instant under circumstances
that lead to the suspicion that she ms gone with
arms ana munitions 70 the aid Of the Cuban fnsur-
rection. and most likely to take service under the
revolutionists. Large sums OF money were offered
for volunteers TO ship ON her.
Our Cuban correspondence, elsewhere In our
columns thimorning Will be found very interesting,
containing it does full and connected details Of
our telegraphic dispatches up to February 10.
Congress.
In the Senate yesterday bills were introduced 10
encourage telegraphic communication with Europe
and TO aid in the construction OF the Texas and
Pacific Railroad. Discussion ensued on motion to
take up the act for the establishment Of American
line OF mail steamships to Europe. and the morning
hour expired while it was stll pending. Mr. She1-
mans currency bin was then taken up, and It was
discussed during tue evening recess until adjonrn-
ment.
In the House bill to pay prize money to the crew
OF the Eearsarge for the sinking Of the Alabama was
passed. Mr. Boutwell, reported bill from the Re-
construction Committee to organize provisional
government for Mississippi. Several private claims
were discussed, and at two O'Clock Mr.. Buffers ques
tion OF privilege protesting against the rulings Of
Vice President Wade In the Joint convention came
up for discussion, Mr.. Dawes occupying the Speak
er's chair. Mr., Logan made speech eulogistc OF
Mr.. Wade, and Mr. Butler denied all intention OF
casting censure upon him. The whole subject was
then laid Oh the table by vote OF 100 to 55 The bill
for military and postal railroad between New York
and Washington was then taken up and passed by
vote OF 90 to 81. the River and Harbor Appropra-
lion bill was discussed in the evening.
The Legislature.
In the State Senate yesterday bill was intro
duced to incorporate the Shipowners' Association.
number OF unimportant bills were passed. The
committee to investigate certain charges OF bribery
reported that Henry Thompson, OF New York, had
failed to appear before them, although subpenaed,
and resolution was passed to compel his attend
ance. The Senate adjourned until Monday even
ing.
In the Assembly a petition from the st. Regis
Indians was presented. number Of bills Of minor
importance were passed, including one to open cer-
tain streets in Brooklyn. Bills introduced re-
laiive to the piloage OF East river; relative to the
construction OF quarantine buildings on Coney
Island; for the extension OF Prospect Park, Brook
lyn The bill to improve the Albany basin was re-
committed, after which the Assembly adjourned
until Monday evening.
Miscellaneous.
Colonel Leavenworth testified before the Senate
Committee on Indian Affairs yesterday to the effect
that in General Custer's battle OF the Washlta only
fifteen Indians were killed and only thirty lodges
were attacked in ALL though General Custer in his
report places the number Of lodges at fifty-three
and the Indians killed at 103 Mrs. Blinn, who was
reported to have been murdered by squaw during
the fight, was Shot by our own soldiers, according
to Colonel Leavenworth's statement sile having
started to run towards them when the firing COM
menced.
/. The steamer Nellie Stevens was burned in Caddo
Lake, Red River, La, on Thursday night and sixty
three lives are reported lost.
The application for writ Of prohibition against
Judge Underwood, OF Virginia, was argued in the
Supreme Court yesterday and Chief Justice Chase
announced that it would be considered. Judge
Underwood did not appear in court.
In the Missouri House OF Representatives bill for
the enranchisemen OF exrebeIs In the State was re-
jected yesterday.
General Grant and Mrs. Grant are to give a large
reception few days before the Inauguration.
The City.
The Board OF Metropolitan Police Commissioners
has been very rigorous In recognizing the force Of
late. The system OF discipline has been more rigidy
enforced than heretofore, and fines against men,
bers 10 the amount of $4,000 have been assessed,
where 81, 500 was the average sum In corresponding
periods heretofore. 1t has determined also, to
apply to the Legislature for bul increasing the
force by about 600 men, and about half OF the force
are to be divested OF uniforms.
II Is stated that q republican caucus In this city
has prevailed upon the Tammany ring, by means OF
a consideration not yet made public, TO secure the
assent OF Governor Holman to the passage OF law
In the Legislature aboishing the charter elections
OF December and proongmg the term OF all now in
olce In this city to January, 1871 The republicans
by this arrangement, will retain three republican
justices In once who would otherwise 60 out. Gov
ernor Hoffman, 1t is announced, has agreed to give
his assent to the bill.
1t has been discovered that among the numerous
other rings in this city there s-what is oppres
sive than ala nour ring, composed OF certain
classes OF nour operators at tine Corn Exchange,
whose aim Is to monopolze the trade by ruling out
the -four manufacturers OF this city and Brooklyn.
Several parties were arrested yesterday at Staten
Island and brought before Commissioner Jones, OF
Brooklyn. on q charge OF smuggling cigars to the
value OF $500.
The examination OF the parties charged with being
implicated in tue Custom House fraud was CON-
menced yesterday morning before Commissioner
Jones, OF Brooklyn. The Distrc; Attorney, IN open
ing the case for the government made q statement
that the amount paid out by the government on these
fraudulent claims for draw reaches the sum OF
100000.
Two men, alleged to be the robbers OF Benedict
Brothers show windows In Broadway. were ar.
raigned before Justice Shandiey yesterday, and
afidayits partially duplicating them In the robbery
were taken. They were both committed to answer In
default Of 5000 bail each.
The steamship Euterpe, Captain Gates, OF c. II.
Mallory Co.'s Texas line, viii leave pier 10. 20 Eas,
river this afternoon for Galveston.
The steamer san salvador, Captain Eickergon WIN
sail from pier NO. North river at three O'Clock tins
afternoon, for Savannah.
The sidewheel steamship Manhattan Captain
Woodruff, win sail at three O'Clock this afternoon.
from pier No. Norm river. for Charleston