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ps. WHOLE NO. 7381. LOST AND FOUND. eee REWARD WILL BE GIVEN, W! $50 thanks of the owner, for the recovery of adie mond cluster ring, lost on Wednendu; ing, 2 either a€ the ball at the Cit ‘Assormbly Rooms, 16 aeeainas: of Broa wer twoen the ball room ant treet. The ring was highly pt r will receive the above 1 7 ih RD WESTERVELT, aes syeute: between Fourteenth and Fifteenth Teewellers pawnbrokers and others are rey D red. REWARD TO mation of two gi Y PERSON GIVING INFOR- watches, one Tobias’ ake. s hod & $5 other Jules Pardet, No. id topaz brooch, and street, on ed, and no questions asked, REWARD AND Stolen from the off 0 QUESTIONS ASKED. fo. 2 Merchants’ Exchange, ‘all street, a small tin b ., of no value excopt to the owner. The above reward will be paid m return of the box and its contents, and no questions will he asked, $20 REWARD.—LOST, 0 Inst, on going throuyh H watch, Willi yndon, No. 1,036, full plato aby Jewels, gel e dial, and large sizo. The Binder or detector will receive the above reward by loaving it at the store 348 Pearl street. REWARD WILL BE BE PAID FOR THE RE- covery of about $90, supposed to have beon lost in | roadway on Saturday. Whoever will return the same to 423 Water street, will receive the above reward, with tho thanks of the owner. 1 REWARD—LOST ON THE ROUTE, BY THE UN- dorsigned, (one of Kipp & Brown’s drivers, )a pockot book containing about $15 in bills and some small chan, Sogether ‘with two notes, one for $56 and some cents, and the other for $14 50. Whoever returns the pokes book and o tents to Kipp.& Brown's office, corner of Twenty-sixth street and Ninth avenue, will receive the above reward with the thanks of the owner. P. H. HOUSTON, SATURDAY NIGHT 5) REWARD.—LOST. ON MONDAY MORNING, BE- twoen 11 and 12 o’olock, in going from West Broadway through Wooster to Spring street, a large gold locket, con taining two miniatures. | The finder will ro: the dhove reward by leaving it with J. A, MALLOY, No. 155 Wost Broadway. LostrxonDAaY, MORNING, MARCH 7, A SMALT, old Geneva watch, chain and charms. A liberal reward ‘will be given apon its being brought to the owner, 174 Fifth avenue, above Twenty-second stroet. O8T—PASSING THROUGH THE POST OFFICE feom Philadelphia to New York, a letter containing a ‘drawn by Chambers & Cattel to. the order of Cook & ix months from January 24, 1853, for $253 12, made at the Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Bank, Philadelphia, @ herohy cautioned against nosotinting the has been stopped. COOK & MANN, 56 Gold strost. OST—ON MONDAY MORNING, WHILE CROSSING from South ferry to Now York in boat Francis, a small bundle, containing a pair of black cloth €. Anderson on watch pocket. rewarded, by leaving the eam antaloons, The findor will be ‘suit: it 106 Broadway, New York. 1,087 OF STOLENS CERTIFICATE NO. 402, IN THE name of Thomas E. Whitney, for fifty shares New Crock Coal Company. Transfer of the same has been stopped, and application made for the issue of a new one. HOPKINS & CO., 53 Merchanta’ Exchange. Lost. sON, MONDAY, MARCH 7, ON OR BEFORE leaving tho Philadelphia cara, at tho Jorsey City depot, a omall bunch‘of trinkets belonging to lady's watch. finder will Le liberally rewarded, on leaving the same at the gf Mesure. WETMORE & CRYDER, 73 South street, ork. OST—ON SUNDAY, AFTER FIVE O'CLOCK, A Foun pooket book, fastened by an ever pointed pencil, containing $4 in bills, and some memoranda, of no use to any ‘one but the owner. ‘Any one bringing tho same to Novollo’s ‘ to a money it con- rou ke ably Broadway, is welcom it be remunerated for hi DO! containing $33 or $85 in gold, a small locket, and an nt's finger ring. ‘The above was lost yostorday PF. M., in Grand street, between Orchard and Ludlow. Apply at '101 Monroe street, to Mrs. Seeley. THE BALL SEASO) HE GRAND MASONIC FRATERNITY BALL, UNDER the sanction of tho M. W. Grand Lodge of tho State of New York, will be given at Metropolitan Hall, on Wednes- The Committeo of Arrangements Dodworth’s colobrated Cornet PREF Will be under tho Jo iblo’s, and Moffat, conf Band for the oocasion supervision of Messrs. Vere: Boner, of Broadway. The e iblic at Iai , that, from prosont a r- Snoee, this ball will be the moat brilliant of tho seasons. Tt is proposed to distribute the proceods to the obarity fund of Jo represonted in the General Committeo. | Tiokets, of which a limited number are yet to be disposed of, can obtained of the General Committee, at the prinelpal hotels, and of the Executive Committce:—John F. Kobinson, Caspan Sterck, John G. Breen, James Fowler, T. L. Timolat, Josoph . . William Cummings, Robert D. Holmes, E. Lyon, C.D. Brow: CHAS. A. PECK, Chairman. 8. C. Swartz, Secretary. ‘ONUMENT BALL—THE FIRST COMPANY CONTI- nental Guard, Captain J. C. Holme, will give a Grand ‘Military and Civic at tle Apollo Rooms, 41) Broadway, on Tussday evening, March S—the proceeds to be appropri: ated to, creoting a ‘monument to the memory of the late jenry Gili e last of Washington's Life Guard, whose | Femains bi id nearly # year in the Greenwood Comete: without ko mark the last resting place of the old vo. teran. May be procured o = memb@ of the tag of ti i . HELM kets $l. eompany, or at the door on the e' ball. pigngeey Ca Chairman, R. P. Rocens, Treasurer. H. Canrexter, Secretary. HE NINTH ANNUAL BALL OF THE CLAYTON Guard will take place at the Apollo Rooms, on Thurs. day evening, March 10th. A few tickets left; can be had at Wainut 4 Rtadford’s, 2i4 Brosdway, or of suy members. Dodworth's fall band engaged. OFESSOR SARACCO, AT THE URGENT SOLICI- tation of a host of friends, has determined to give a1 ther magnificont soiree “le grand bal finale.’ Subsorihs ‘will bo entitled to s course of lessons at one-third the usual ebarges. Those who have never danced before can be taught in a single course, previous to the ball, all the modern dances, with grace, olegance and style, as Saracco will spare no pains Jo sustain tho high reputation which he has the honor to on- Joy, Ciroulars, containing full particulars, ean he procured ‘at the academy, 110 Grand street, four doors west of Broad- way. DRY GOODS. RESS GOODS |FOR CASH.—J. HOXIE, JR. 3 Nassau‘street, opposite the Post Office, is now receivin, and offers for sale 'a larze and attractive stock of silks an fancy dress goods, printed lawna and jnconets, harexe de Jaines, plain and printed bareges, plain and striped poplina, prin ns, ginghama, white goods, &c., moatly from auc tion. Also, &@ full assortment of domest: for cash, at prices from 10 to 15 per ceut lower than they can be bought ‘on tho ustal credit, is GOODS.—SOME NEW DRESS GOODS, DR- ines, witk, and grenadine tissue, barege dsatin plaid foulard silks, embroiterig Inces imoatie Rood omowe SIFFANY jery, now spring shawls, &o., for CUTTING, 321 Broadway. ing day, on Monday, the 14th of March, at tho ntiia Emporium, 361 Broadway, for the's Whero will be displayed a collection of rariti tume—the products of foreign and nati Ieled in the world of fashion. The Paris having been still farther enlarced dw months, may now unquestionably be pr ‘as well as popular establiihment, for the sale ef sbawis and mantillas, in the United States; anv Fier ay om INTELLIGENCE.—GRAND OPEN- fas pring n Ladi ina: tia Emporium, ge tho pasd tw ter strect, a gold hunting | ronounced the most | MORNING EDITION----TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 1858. NEWS BY TELEGRAPH. | THE LATEST FROM WASHINGTON. INTERESTING POLITICAL GOSS. PROCEEDINGS IN THE UNITED STATES SENATE CONFIRMATION OF THE CABINET. ‘| Hx-Seeretary Clayton and his Treaty with Sir Henry Bulwer. BUSINESS IN THE NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. The Election for Delegates to the Massa- chusetts Constitutional Convention. Large Amount of Cotton Burnt at Wew Orleans. DISTRESSING MARITIME DISASTERS, &o., &o., . &0. Affairs In Washington City. ¥ROM THE SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS OF THE NEW YORK HERALD, CABINET OFFICERS CONFIRMED BY THE SENATE. ‘Wasiuxatox, March 7, 1853, The President sent in the nominations for tho cabinet precisely as published in the Herat two or three weeks ago. They were unanimously confirmed, without a re- ference. x. Y. Z. THE EFYECT OF THE CABINET APPOINTMENTS— MILITARY OFFICE SEEKERS—FOREIGN, NEW YORK, AND OTHER APPOINTMENTS—MR. CLAYTON AND HIS TREATY—THE GARAY GRANT, ETO. Wasuinatox, March 7—7 P. M. The cabinet gives general satisfaction. There is, how- ever, a considerable outery against Jefforson Davis by the Soutlsern Union party, and we may expect a renewal of the war between them and the Southern rights men. General Pierce has acted on the principle that the Balti- more Platform cancelled all the late divisions in the par- ty, and he will maintain that idea. Young America claims Messrs. Guthrie, Cushing and Davis, and expects to make a faithful proselyte of Gover- nor Marcy. Including General Pierce and Maroy tho Mexiean war has four officers in the cabinet. Hence, per- hapa, the extraordinary military pressure upon tha President. Ig iy reported that there are thirty officers from one regiment applying for spoils. Their importunl- ties are terrible, and their name is legion. The increase in the civil bill of salaries in the executive department, has increased the hue and ery to a furore. It is understeod that the minor appointments will not bo made for somo tims, and that the prosen’ incumbents Will not be disturbed till the end of the fiscal year, in June. There has been no disposition as yet made of for¢ign offices. Goy. Marcy, it is supposed, will disappoint the barn- burners and soft shells. He has declared that, so far as his influence goes, none but a hunker will be appointed to the office of Collector of the port of New York; and it is believed that he will not favor free soil appointments. The barnburners who were seeking office here bavo al- most all left. The address has routed them. In a few days ex-Secretary Clayton will open a tremen- dous discussion on Central American affairs, incidentally touching, also, on the course of Mr. Tylor’s administra- tion on the Cuba questien. In this debate you may an- ticipate some authentic declarations by Mr. Mason on our foreign relations. He will lave an interview with the President, as we learn, this day on the subject. It will be the policy of Gen. Pierce to keep both branches of Congress fully and frankly advised of his intentions and views on all questions. There is some prospect now that the Garay treaty will be enforced in the adoption of the warlike resolutions which have been hanging up for some time inthe Senate THE COLLECTORSHIP AND OTHER NEW YORK OFFICES TO BE FILLED—NOTHING SETTLED—MEETING OF CONGRESSMEN, ETC. : Wastixctox, March 7—9 P. M. Thave made inquiry in the proper quarter, and have ascortained beyond the shadow of a doubt, that there is no foundation in truth for the report that it is pretty well settled that W. B. Maclay will be the Collector of the port of New York. Nothing is settled about any ap- pointments, except the Cabinet, which was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to-day. The Cabinet will meet on Wednesday—not before—to take the appointments in- to consideration. ‘Those members elect of Congress from New,York' city who are now here, held @ meeting to-day at 2o'clock, at the National Hotei, in reference to the appointments’ for New York city, about which there is reason to believe they will be consulted. They did not agree upon any- thing, but it is understood that a majority are by no means in favor of Maclay. P. 8 —Senator Hunter was Secretary of State pro. tem. till Gov. Marcy was confirmed to-day. VERITAS. OFFICERS WHO SERVED UNDER GENERAL PIERCE— COMPLIMENTARY BALIL—PROMINENT MEN SPOKEN OF FOR OFFICE-—THE TELEGRAPHIC CONVEN- TION, ETC. YROM A REGULAR CORRESPONDENT. Wasmxcrox, March 7, 1853. The oficers of General Pierce’s brigade in Mexico, twen- ty-two in number, called upon him by invitation this morning, and had a most interesting interview. He ex- pressed himself most happy to see them, and felt confi- dent that, as in time past, so in time tocome, they would stand by him in every emergency. A complimentary ball is to be given at Willard’s to- morrow evening. President Pierce, ex-President Fillmore, with the members of their respective cabinets, the di plomatic corps, and other distinguished persons, are ex- pected to be present. The new cabinet are all hore. It is understood they will take the oath of office, and enter upon their duties, to morrow, at 12 e’clock. Among the candidates considerably talked of, are the following:—Hon. D. T. Disney, of Ohio, Minister to France, and William B. Chase, Secretary of the Legation at Paris; Robert Dale Owen, of Indiana, and Stephen D. Dillage, of Syracuse, Charge to Naples; A. G. Danby, of Utica, Minister to Spain, and J. H. Barret, Naval Officer ut Boston. ‘Tho Telegraphic Convention were in session the greater of to-day, and transacted a variety of business. It ethan usually rife with’ Pai ndustrial Exhibition to by prictor oan confidently state that or 6 those Jadics ond gentlemen whe honor him . The entire suite of rooms will he thrown open on this occasion, and the diferent artioles so arranged as to Afford every facility for pubtiv inspo The innor apart mente will be dev d exclusively te th mantilies intend ed for the World’s Fair. GEO. Bl 8 and Shawl Emporinm, 61 Bi ic opening day 13 on M eather preve unprop! Matob, ou r, # iret succeeding fine day. AND SUMMER FASHIONS No. et pists, scientific, and valualle that over appe: id Bt: Pettigrew (without inany way the opinioas as to other modes) allozes with fidence, that the scientific system of outting and dolivented through the medium of h tern sheet” and ‘report,’ will be found th to extablish oy Anil expedition, heoai on fixed p 8 and established ‘scion ating and ints application. Vettl to perfect gentlemen of ordinary ability in th nee ting, in a fow loctnres, Some Of tho, mowt di-tincuirh trneted in tists of tie day havo heen int 3 H, B. PETTIC 0 r. . e who wish to avail themselves of opportunities afforded above, will apply at eave, ax the and is unprecedented. 0 TAILORS. —THB SPRING AND SUMMER PASH iona for 1463, published by Oliver and Son, GBrowlway? Now York, are now ready for sale, 000 CHALLEN GB. for measuring and drattin & corrout mebhod fu ent ry for obtaining the “ nd dimensions of the human fi hat after Ree m will transfer tho same Jose and lees time, ‘Third— Jreasuring both aides of the ou Fourth—iy cutting fort Any variation from the m in of disticuration, ersona,withons ‘ercet person, @ high aud low shouldo Uneshouldec higher than the other, around backed person,” a lndy's labit and a boy's Jacket, and na many moro gar ments as the oommitteo may think proper for ris to out. iver and Son intend at Exhibition whi oe to teat the a y accord; . Torm: suring instrament, witha ook of dingrams, with explanations tor drafting sacks, Ae, neoompanied with © gradw ” ken hia mensure obions exten. ‘The fash 0 those who ment systim heretofore, $10; inot ions, per plate, $150. RLOR AND CHAMBE 'H ROBEWOOD PA STO: has now in his worer ture. ms a vory large assortment of the above class of furniture, of his nsnal well known substantial and faspionablo quality, to which be would particularly eall the attention of his old enstom - | on the resid purned finally this evening, to meet annualiy horeaf- During the day. the members of the convention waited on President Pierce, and were respectfully and cordially receives TED STATES SENATE. EXTRA SESSION. Wasmxcrox, March 7, 1862. ‘The Senate met at a quarter past twelve o'clock. ‘The journal was read, when Mr. Psi corrected that part of ib whorein it was stated that bis colleague was present on Friday. His colleague (Mr, Seward) had been called away by illness in his family. COMBIFTTER TO WAIT ON TH PREATDEST. Mr. Wanker, (dem.) of Wis., offered a resolution di recting the ee ae of a committer of two, to wail lent, and inform him that the Senate is ready to receive any communication he may have to make to them. Adopted. desers. committee, PX SECRETARY CLAYTON AND HIS TREATY WITH MR. BULWER, Mr. Cravtox, (whig) of Del., offered resolutions calling for copies of numerous papers relative to the affairs of Nicaragna. He said he would call up'the resolutions at the first opportunity, when their consideration would not interfere with the business of the Senate. It was hia in tention to discuss the {epics embraced in the resolutions, and he hoped to have an opportunity of doing so at an early period. ‘The following are Mr. CLaYToN’s resolutions:— Resolved, That the Proxident be respoetfully requested, if compatible in his opinion with the pablic interos$, to communicate to the Senate the propositions mentioned in the letter of the Secretary of State, accompanying the executive message to the Senate of the 18th of February last, antinving bean sprced upon by the Department of State, the British Minister, and the State of Costa Rica, on the dd of April, 1852, having for their object the set: tlement of the continual controversies between the States and governments bordering on the river San Juan. Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to communicate to the Senate stich information as it may be in the power of his department to furnish, in regard to the conflicting claims of Great Britain and the State of Honduras, and their respective letters to the Island of Ruatan, Benicia, Utila, Barbarat, Helena, and Morat, in or near the bay of Honduras, MILEAGE WANTED FOR ME. YULRR. Mr, Mortox, (whig) of Fla., offered a resolution to pay Mr Yulee mileaye and per diem while contesting the seat of Mr. Mallory. Laid over. THE CASE OF SRNATOR BENJAMIN, Mr. Sovie, (dem.) of La., presented the momorial of twenty members of the General Assembly of Touisiana, protesting against the netion of a former Logivlature in relation to the election @ his presont cotloazue, Mr. Penjamin. This subject hind been fully debated in the Legislature lately, and that body having, by « large ma- jority, refused to go into a new election ‘of Senator, he regarded it as an indication of the will of the legislature UI ‘alker and Phelps were appointed said ers, Aud porsons now about making their spring solections, $0 call and examine tho atylos aud prices at his warogooms, £86 Browdway, woxt door to the Collamore Horse to have no further action mm the matter. Under these | circumstances, he would make vo motion other than “THE NEW YORK HERALD. PRICE Two CENTS. a that the memorial be received and laid on the fable. Laid on the table. RETURN OF THE COMMITTEE FROM THE PRESIDENT. At five minutes past one o'clock. the committee sp‘ printed to wait on the President returned, and reported they had performed the duty assigned them, and had re ceived a reply from the President, that he would com- municate to the Senate forthwith in writing. MOESEAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT —CABINET OONFIRMED, ETC. At twenty five minutes past one @ message was re- ceived from the President, by Sydney Webster, bis Pri- vate Secretary, and then the Senate proceeded to con- sider executive businéss. The Senate adjourned, after confirming the cabinet. from Albany. PROJECT FOR REPAIRING THE CANALS BY CON- TRACT--THE ENLARGEMENT QUESTION — TAXES, ETC. SPECIAL. CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. Awpany, March 7, 1853, Canal Commissioner Fitzhugh submits to the Legisla- ture the propriety of repatring the canals by contract. He rays a caving can be made of 50 per cent. Another State Lunatic Asylum is wanting a location at either Rochester or Lockport. A bill passed the Senate to-day. Mr. Loomis’ bill to levy the State tax of one and one tenth of a mill to finish the canals, was taken up. If the proposed tax on banks and railroads can be adopted, for which there is an effort, then the direct tax be abandoned. It was the first proposition, but the resolu- tion was voted down. The debate will be extended to a great length, as many members sro opposed to taxing farmers any farther to finish up the work on the canal As matters are in the Senate, such a Dill will searc pass that body. Ne action has yet been had on Mr. Van- ferbilt’s proposition. Has he caved in? To-morrow another trial will be had for an Executive Session, with the same result as on previous efforts. Governor Seymour was in the Kxecutive Chamber to- day, apparently onjoying his usual health. Ww. NEW YORK LEGISLATURE. Sonate. Ainany, March 7, 1858, RELIEF FOR NEW YORK REAL ESTATE OWNERS, ETU. Mr. Brexman reported favorably on the bill for the re- jief of real estate owners in New York on account of as- sesements. Mr. BEXkMAN gave notice of a bill relative to. Commis- sioners of Deeds and Notaries in New York. BRIBERY AT ELECTIONS. Mr. Taper offered an amendment to the constitution re- lative to bribery at elections. THE WORKS OF AMERICAN AUTHORS, Tho District School Library bill, relative to the works of standard authors, was taken up. Assembly. ALBANY, March 7, 1853, CANAL IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION BULL. Mr. Wuat, from the Canal Committee, introduced a bill making appropriations for the improvement of the Erie, Black River, Genesee Valley, Oswego, Seneca, and Cayuga, and ‘the Crooked Lake ‘canals, THE STATE DEBT. The House then went into committeo on the bill report- ed by Mr. Loomis} to provide means to pay the State debt. The subject was debated till the hour of adjournment, but nothing was done beyond correcting the phraseology and punctuation of the bill. Massachusetts Constitutional Convention. THE ELECTION OF DELEGATES. Sprincriep, March 7—10 P. M. The delegates elected to the Constitutional Convention from this town are, C. W. Chapin and E. D. Beach, de- mocrats, and two vacancies. Northampton elects one democrat and one independent, Greenfield—Rev. Dr. Chandler, coalitionist. The votes in Pittsfield have not yet been counted, but ex Governor Briggs and Julius Rockwell (whigs) are pro- bably chosen. Benjamin F. Hallett (dem.) is clected from the small town of Gill, Franblin county. Whiting Griswold and D. W. Alvord, coalition leaders, are elected from the towns of Ewing and Montague. Ex-Governor Boutwell and Anson Burlingame, cpali- tionists, are chosen from the small towns in Worcester covnty. Worcester city sends five strong coalition leaders, in- cluding Irae Davis, Charles Allea, J. 8. C. Knowlton, and J.M. Earle, The city of New Bedford has elected five coalitionists. ‘The returns from the counties of Berkshire, Hampden. Hampebire, Franklin,,and Worcester, are partial. They foot up as follows — Whigt........1. se 11 Free soilera and democrats Independent and doubtful. At present the whigs do not appear to @st chance of the convention. SrrinGrie.y, March 7—12 P. M. We have returns of tho election of 94 whigs, 145 oppo- sition, and 11 vacancies. This embraces rather more than half the State. ‘The convention will be in the hands of the opponents of the whigs. Bostox, Mareh 8—1 A. M. Returns from over one hundred towns show the el tion of 88 whigs, 111 conlitionists--with the stroagholds of the whige nearly all in. ‘There is no doubt of the convention being anti-whig. Boston clects 44 whigs; Cambridge and Roxbury six he ie each. ‘lson, Griswold, Banks, Boutwell, Hallett, Hobart, and Keys, are all elected. Charles Sumner is elected from Marshfield. ‘The Manhattan Fire Company and the Conti- nental Guard. PHILAvELPHa, March 7—8 P. M. The Manhattan Fire Company arrived here from Balti- more this afternoon, and are partaking of an entertain- ment given them by the Humane Hose Company. The Continental Guard also arrived here this afternoon. They were received by ® military escort, and are being handsomely entertained. Both companies leave for New York to-morrow. * 5 stand the slight- From Boston. RESIGNATION OF THE COLLECTOR—HEAVY FAILURE Bostox, March 7, 1863. Phitip Greely, Collector of this port, has resigned. It is reported that an extensive glass and hardware dealer in this city, has failed. His liabilities are esti mated at $300,000, Free Soll Mayor El ected in New Bedford. New Beprorp, March 7, 1853, Rodney French (free soiler) was chosen Mayor of New Bedford to-day. ja State Agricultural Fair. Hargsnvrg, March 7, 1853. The managers of the State Agricultural fiir met here to-day, and selected Pittsburg as the place, and the 27th, 28th and 29th of September as the time, for holding the next fair. Pennsylvi Serfous Maritimo Disasters, WRECK OF THE SCHOONER SPLEXDID, AND SCrroseD LOBES OF ALL THE CREW—SUHOONER NARCISSA ASHORE, AND TWO OF THE CREW DROWNED, Bostox, Mareh 7, 18: ‘The schooner Splendid went ashore about 7 o'clock on the morning of the 4th inst., one mile south of Glade’s House, Cohasset. She must have struck on the ledges south of Minot’s Ledge, during the night, All hands are upposed to have perished, as two bodies were found on the beach next day. The schooner’s log book was found on the beach. She sailed, it is stated, from Boston on the 24th ult. The bedies are in charge of the coroner. The schooner Narcisea, of Cold Spring, L. 1, wont ashore on the back of Cape Cod, three miles north of Highland light, on Friday night last, about 11 o'clock. ‘The crew remained on board until nearly 8 o'clock the next morning, ehen the captain, mate and one sailor were saved by some men on the shore, who arrived from Provincetown. Two men named Wm. J. Jones, seaman, of Maine, and Thomas Nempey, cook, of Liverpool, Fag land, were drowned. The schooner was louded with moulding rand, and will probably be got off. GOLLISION AND LOSS OP TWO SCHOONERS, PurLapmurma, March 7, 1853. The schooners Emeline Caroline, from New York for Philadelphia, and the Abby, for the Eastward, in baliast, come ashore, near Cape May, on Friday night, in a snow storm. The former vessel bad on board the crew of the schooner Patriot. which came in collision with the EC, off Barnegat, on Thursday night, and sunk. The Abby has Vilged, and will be a total Ions. ‘The Charleston Steamers, CHARLESTON, Mareh 7, 1855, ‘The U, &. mail stoamship Southerner, Capt. Wm. Boe- ter, arrived here from New York, at 3 o'clock last Satur- day afternoon. he mail steamship James Adger, Capt. Dickinsan, did not Ive here for New York until 11 o'clock on. Sunday morning, being detained by heavy weather. Rallroad Intelligence. Baviimorr, Mareh 7, 1853. ‘The Board of Trale to-day recommended a, subseription by the city of a million dollars to the Pittsburg, Connells ville and Cumberland Railroad. The Pittsbutg and Cum- Verland committeo leave to-morrow for Annapolis to se- cure the necossary legislation. "shey have already seoured frem the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad the right of con- ion at Cumberland. Tue cijy subscription of a mil Viow is consiqo: ed certain, i | relief from tax. Tremendous Conflagration in New Orleans, OVER EIGHT HUNDRED iL OUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF COTTON DESTROYED—@AVERAL NEGROES 8UP- POSED TO HAVE PERISHED, ETC. New OmLxANS, March 3, 1863. The most destructive fire that ever occurred in New Orleamm, broke out on Wednesday afternoon, im the upper part of the Alabama cotton press. The flames spread rapidly, and gained a tremendocs headway be- fore the engines arrived. It destroyed nearly all the contents of the press, besides a large quantity of cotton piled’in the streets. It far exceeds the first estimates. It is supposed that over twenty thousand bales of cot- bed were destroyed, valued at eight hundred toa million ollars. The property wes mostly fnanred here. The losses fall heavily on the foliowing offices : Crescent, Home, Mutual, and Sun Mutual Ps is believed that sevoral negroes have perished im the mes. Many other presses in the viciuity were in great dan- ger, but were saved. The fire is stfft smouldering, and the engines are kept continually at hand. Ne Bull’s last concert waa a briltiant triumph—threy thousand persons were present. He gives another on Friday, and thea goes West. NEW YORK. COMMON COUNCIL, OFFICIAL. Stated Session. Boarp or ALDERMEN, Mareh 7, 1853. Present—Richard T, Compton, Esq., Presidont; Alder- men Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Qakley’ Boyce, Barr, Bris- ley, Francis, Smith, ‘Nemann, Pearsall, Bard, Ward, Den- man, Cornell, Alvord, Doherty, Peck, muerte of the last meeting were read and ap. proved. Alderman Surrn here presented a statement relative to his late indictment by the Grand Jury, asking to be ex- cused from participating in any of the proceedings of the Board until the matter is disposed of by trial. ¥Granted. _ PETITIONS. By the Prestpent—Petition of Theo. Clark to haye the tax on the estate of Wm. Williams, deceased, remitted. ‘To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of W. C. Betts to be appointed a Semen of Deeds. To Committee on Salaries and ces. By Alderman Corneia—Bill of Dr. Master, amounting to $35, for medical services at the Seventeenth ward sta- tion house. To Committee on Police. By the Presipeyt—Petition of Mary Smith for remis- sion of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of N. H. Cheseborough, M. D., in. behalf of Mrs. Priscilla Beardsley, for remuneration for injuries sustained in consequence of the sieue of fireworks in the Park on the 4th of July last. Com. mittee on Finance. By Alderman OaktEY—Remonrstrance of citizens against therepeal of the ordinance allowing the use of Croton water for sprinkling the streets. To Committee on Cro- ton Aqueduct Department. By the Pruspent—Petition of W. 8. Napier and others, for sewer in Ridge street, between Broome and Grand. To Committee on Sewers. By the same—Petition of James Richards, oxecutor of the estate of A. Zimmerman, for’ remission of tax. Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of owners and occupants of pro- partyin Ridge street, for a wewor, in said street, between roome and Grand streets. To Committee on Sewers. By Alderman Moors—Petition of members of Hose Company No. 8, for a new hose carriage. To Committee on Thepeitient. By the same—Petition of Michael Mack, for remunera- tion for loss of a horse at pier 21N.R. To Committee on Finance, By Alderman Oakier—Petition of U. L. Levy mission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of Martin Bates for remission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of Patrick Hogan for remission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of Ephraim: Force for remission oftax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of Nelson Sherwood for remission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By Alderman Atvorp—Petition of W. K. Thorn for a re- ae of certain lots on Broadway. To Committee on nance. By the same—Petition of Leonard Appleby and others, for a sewer in Sixth avenue, between Forty-seventh ani Fifty-second streets. To Committee on Sewers. By Alderman Cornzti—Petition of James Moncrief to be appointed a Commissioner of Deeds. Co Committee on Salaries and Offices. By the same—Petition of the members of the Fire De- onae to have the look out on City Hall elevated. To jommittee on Fire Department. for re- By Alderman Tizmann—Petition of Messrs. Doyle & Tone, ees eof property at Manhattanville. To Committee on mee. the same—Petition of G, Lee Knapp, to use tempo- rarily the foot of some other street Kourth and Eighteenth streets, for the ferry foot of Fourteenth street, Fast river. To Committeo on Finance. By the same—Petition of Albert Horn, to build a sewer at his own expense, in Eleventh avenue. To Committee on Sewers. By Alderman Frayxcis—Petition of Robert Ross and others, to have First avenue, between Twenty cighth and Thirtieth streets, flagged. ‘To Committee on Strects. By the same—Petition of the trustees of the Welsh church in Chrystie street, for remission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of James Kelley and others, for a sewer in Beekman street. To Commitdee on Sewers, By Alderman Boyce—Petition of Daniel Douty, for re- wission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the rame—Petition of Andrew Clarke, for correction of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the Presipent—Petition of Benj. F. Browning and others, to have Sixth avenue opened and graded between Fifty- seventh and 125th streets. To Committee on Roads. By the same—Petition of Henry Camerden, to be ap- pointed a Commissioner of Deeds. To Committee on Salaries and Offices. By the same—Petition of Geo. Johnson, to be relieved from tax. ‘To Committeo on Finance. By Alderman ALvorp—Petition of George Douglass,’ for To Committee on Finance. By the same—Petition of Douglas Robinson, to be re- lieved from tax. To Committeo on Finance. By the same—Petition of John Nesbit and others, to extend pier foot of Twenty-third street, East river. ‘To Committee on Wharves, &e. By Alderman Peck—Petition of trustees of the Second Reformed Presbyterian church, Eleventh street, for a lamp in front of their church. Granted. By the same—Petition of Thomas A. Dunn and others, to regulate, &c., Forty-first street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues. To Committee on Ronde. By the same—Petition of William Simpson and others, to be organized into an engine company, To Committee on Fire Department. By the same—Petition of residents of Twentieth ward, for a fire engine company in Thirty-third street. To Commitice on Fire Department. By the same—Petition of 8. W. Cronk and others, to have Croton water pipes laid in Forty-seventh street, be tween Tenth and Eleventh avenues. To Committee on Croton Aqueduct Department. By Alderman Waxp—Petition of Rutgers street church, for the remission of tax. To Committee on Finance. By the same—Potition of the Trustees of the Congroga. tion Sherath Israel, for relief from tax. To Committee on Finance. By Alterman Trsmanx—Petition of Hook and Ladder compsny No. 9, to investigate certain fraudulent returns of suid Company. To Committee on Fire Department. By Alderman Gaxrey—Petition of E. H. Van Ben- schoten and others, to have sewer laid in Dover street, be- tween Franklin square and East river. To Committee on Sewers. By Alderman Boycr—Remonstrance of Charles H. Coe and others, against changing lino of widening Whitehall street. To Committee on Streets. By Alderman Corxri1—Potition of the First division N. Y. §. Militia, relative to their new building. To Commit- teo on Repairs and Supplies. RESOLUTIONS, By Alderman Oaxrxy—-Resolved, That public duty de- mands, and a regard to our private characier impera- tively ‘requires, full investigation into the grave charges existing against members of this board. Re- solved, That a committee of five be appeinted to recom- mend the adoption of euxh mearures as may be required in relation to the same, and are requested to report at the earliest opportunity. Referred to committee consist- ing of Aldermen Oakley, Moore, Denman, Boyee, and Pearsal By Alderman Domery—Resolved, That the sunken lots in the block between Forty-ninth and Fiftieth streets, and between Seventh avenue and Broadway, be filled up immediately, under the direction of the City Inspector. Referred to Committee on Public Health. By Alderman Francis—Resolved, That the crosswalks on the east side of the Bowery, opposite Spring street, be raised and repaired, under the direction of the Commis- sioner of Repairs and Supplies. Adopted. By Alderman Barn—Keeolved, That it be referred to the Committee on Streets to take into consideration the pro- priety of opening Franklin strect, from Orange street to the aeeys #80 a8 to connect with Catherine street. Adopted. ® uy Alderman Boycw—Resolved, That it be referred to a Special Committee to inquire into and report upon $e expediency of widening Church street, and also Groane street, in connection therewith, for the purpose of edect- ing a perm ‘nent relief to Broadway from the excessive travel thereon. Referred to Committee on Strecte, By Alderman Trmanx—Whergns, it appeara by the bookn in the Comptroller’s officd, that there was drawn frora the Treasury, on the 27th Dec., 1852, for account of street openings, by the Street Department, $44,123 87, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Street Commissiones report to (his Board for what streets the above sum was expended, an account in detail, with copies of receagts for the same. Adepted. By the rame—Reeolved, That the Street Commissione report to this Bonrd, at the next, meeting, whether the Commisrioners of Estimate of “mmage and Awards, in the matter of the opening of the fourth avenue from Thirty: eighth to 135th street, have mado any report, and if eo, when made; whether any, moneys have been paid to either counsel or commistiovers in the matter of the said open. ing, and when psi, the amount. paid, copies of the re. cole by whom ta bill of costs, tf any,,were taxed, with acopy of such bill of costs, certificate of taxing officer, and a copy of all other papers, affidavits, &e., connected with said bill fof costs in the matter cf said opening of Fourth avenue; also the names of the commiasioners, and when they entered on the duties asrignes them. Adopted. COMMUNICATIONS. Message from the Mayor, transmitting the annual re- portof banks for savings inthe city of New York fer the year 1852. Aeesepted, and ordered on file. From the Gommisstoner of Repairs and Supplies with estimates for a building for the use of the thitef Eugi- ner, Fire Wardens, &e. To Committeo on Repairs and ‘upplies, “rom the Comptroller, nominating Thomas Allaire ar Keeper of City Hall and Park, in place of James Taylor. To Committee on Salaries and Offices. From the Street Commissioner, with ordinance for resetting curb and gutter, &c., in Forty fourth and Forty- Afth streets, between Kleventh avenue and Hudson } river. ‘vo Committee on Roads. A communication was received from the Street Gom- roissioner, enclosing an estimate regulating, &e., Fifty: third street, from Third avenue to the’ Kast river. Ailopted. A communication was received from the Street Com- missioner, in favor of amending an oriiaance relating to the fencing of vaeant lots between Thirty-third and ree! ha streetsand Broadway and Seventh avenue. opted. Communications from the Street Comnrissioner, with apportirnments, in the matter of building a sewer in Lexington avenue; for flagging sidewalks in Twenty- fifth street, between Sixth and Seventh ,:venues; for building a sewer in Forty second street, R leventh and Twelfth avenues; for buildlog a sower im Fatty aecond street, Ninth avenue, and Forty-fifeh street mid Eighth ayenue. Adopted, MOTION. Alderman Oaxtey moved to take up docrment No. 8, the same being a communication from the City Ins pector, in relation to that department, which was carried. TAe same was then referred to the Committee on Pub- lie Health, RRPORTS. Of Committee on Finance—In favor of remitting fa\xen of Benjamin Albro, Charles J. Bestwick, John: Vena er, Edward E. Burbank, A. White, Richard Seots, Avan Proudfit, George H. Peck, Reformed Dutes ebturch. ‘Ado 't- ed ona division, ¥ Afiirmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Oxik- ley, Boyce, Barr, the President, Aldermen Brisley, Fran - cis, Tiemann, Ward, Cornell, Alvord, Doherty—I Of same Committeo—In favor of referring petition of Wm. Miller and James Soutenburgh to the Tax Commis- missioners, Adopted. Of Committee on Fire Department—In favor of rein- stating Stephen Paret and James Derrick in the Fire De- partment. Adopted. Of same Committee—In favor of confirming the returns of Hook and Ladder Company No, 2 for December, 1852. Adopted. Of Committeo on Roads—In favor of the actual ¢poning of Sixty-second street, between Fifth and Kighth avenues, forthwith. Adopted on a division, viz. :— Afbrmative—Aldermen Moore, Haley, Sturtevant, Oak- ley, Boyce, Barr, th President, Aldermen Brisley, ran- cis, Tiemann, Ward, Alvord, Doherty—13. Of Committee on Finance—Adverse to the remission of taxes of Wm. Sharp, Bryan McCahill, and J. H. Lock- man. Adopted. On motion, the Board then adjourned until to-morrow evening at five o'clock. ‘T. VALENTINE, Clerk. BOARD O¥ ASSISTANT ALDERMRN, Monday, March 7, 1853. Present—Jona Trotter, Fsq., President, and Assistant Aldermen Brown, Tait, Mavbatt, O’Brien, Maybee, Broa- den, Woodward,’ Ring, Wells, Hunt, Bouton, McGown, Stewart, Wheelan, Barker, Orawford, U'Keefe and MoCon’ ey. By Assistant Alderman .Browx—Of J. Van Zandt, for correction of assessment on-property in Thames street, To Committee on Finance. Of Joseph Webster and others, ta be allowed the use of Croton water in Seventy-ninth street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues. To Committee on Croton Aqueduct. By Assistant Aldermen Rixc—Of Robert Roulston, for donation to pay doctor's bill for attendance on petitioner for injuries received as fireman, in 1851, at the explosion in Broadway, near Cedar street. To Committece on Fire Department. jy Assistant Alderman Hunt—Of Thomas Jackson and iv he provisions they have been srailty of violating some of » '. Protease Charter, which they have (pity wn ¢ duty of this board to have the maw. “AY tigated, as common rumor has placed the mark of “in om all the members of the’ present Common Couneil, ana’ new truth must in the end prevail it is incumbent upon i the guardians of the public weal, to vindicate the hondr of our fair city, by dispelling the foul aspersions cast upon us,"and for that purpose deem it requisite to have a thorough investigation into the alleged fraudulent transactions; therefore Resolved, That there be a special committee of three appointed, with full power to send for persons and papers necessary to an investigation into the enarges of fraud alleged against members of the Common Council. Laid on the table, it being considereé as similar to the one already adopted. COMMUNICATION. From the Bureau of Assessments, with the following assessment lists, asking that they be confirmed, and Isaac Fdwards appointed collector therefor, viz.:—For flagging sidewalks southwest corner of Ninth avenue and Forty- second street; north side of Division street, between Nor- ; in Thirty-first street, between Sixth amd in 125th street, between Fourth and west side Broadway, from No, 865 te of the Cit; Lecemes th Eighth avenue Fighteenth street; in Thirty-seventh street, between Se- venth and Eighth avenues; repairing, ee and re- setting curb and gutter stones, in front of Nos. 4, 6, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22 Leonard street; in front of Nos. 96, 93, 69 and 6914 Franklin street; building well and pump im Fift; third street, between Fourth and Lexington avenues; for fencing vacant lots in block bounded by Twenty-ninth and Thirtieth streets and Lexington avenue; for sunken lots between First avenue and avenue A, Twentieth and Twenty-first streets. To Committee om Assessments. ‘The Bourd then adjourned to Tuesday afternoon, at six o’closk. From the minutes, C, T. MCCLANACHAN, Clerk, Debates ‘inthe Common Council, OUR SPECIAL REPORT. Boarp oF AtpERMEN, March 7, 1868. THR CHARGES AGAINST THR ALDERMRN—COMMUNIDATION. FROM ALDERMAM WESLEY SMITH—COMMITTRE OF INVESTIGA- TION APPOINTED, ETC. On the proceedings of the last meeting having beem read amd approved, Alderman Westzy Sarr immediately arose and re: sented a communication, which he roquested might be ¢ Reader proceeded to do 80, ax follows:— New Yorr, Merch 7, 1863, R, T. Compton, Bsq., President of the Boord of Aldermen. ar Sir—The Grand Jury of this county, in obedienes to publis clamor, which seems to have governed it em- tirely, has thought fit, at their last session, to order am indictment against me for malversation of office, on # charge of belag Derived in the performance of my duty, which I pronounce: nnqualifiedly false; and’ it will bese shown on the: trial. But while a criminal indictment fe pending against me, whether true or false, my self-re- spect, as well as a p consideration for my f¢ members of this , impel me to ask to be’ excused from taking any past in its proceedings. Very respeatfully, &e., WESLEY SMITH, Alderman Fleventk-ward. The communication was accepted, and ordéred om file, and the request granted; whereupon Alderman HAtzy moved that the gentleman from the ~ Fleventh warf bo reqnested to retain his seat, which mo- tion was immediately earried; but though he re- mained in his place he refused to answer to his name, er eared tet \ds similarly charged, though Aldermen Bann, who stands si rly cha , present in the chambor, declined to take bis seat. At subsequent heur a resolution was offered by Alderman Oakey, asking for ea poenenens of a com- mittee of five te recommend the adoption of such meas- ures as might be required in relaiton to raaktate ol existing against mombers of the Board. This resolut ‘was pas without any diseussion, and ‘The Presipentnominated as such committee, Alder- men @akley Moore, Denman, Boyce and Pearsall. BUSINESS OF THE BOARD—PRESENTATION OF PSTITIONS—HOURS OF MEETING. Alderman Corwxr, (Seventeenth Ward ) moved for « suspension of the rules, for the presentation of a petition fiom the New York State Militia in relation to their new building, others, for sewer in Allen street, between Broome and Grand streets. To Committee on Sewers. By Assistant Alderman McGows—Of John Bell and others, that sidewalks in Fourth avenue be flagged a space four feet wide, and carriage way repaired between 129th and 132d streets. To Committee on Roads. By Assistant Alderman Smwart—Of Michael Dowd, for remuneration for the loss of his horse, lost overboard at foot of Twenty first street. To Committe on Finance. By Assistant Alderman Barxer—Of William Fox ‘and others, for leave to place bulkhead at avenue C, from Nineteenth street to Twenty-third street, E.R. To Com- mittee on Wharves, &c. By Assistant Alderman McConxry—Of Messrs. Cava- nagh and Curran, for relief, owing to damage to property Py grade in Forty sixth street, between Tenth and jeventh avenues. ‘To Committce on Roads. By same—Of Patrick Coyle, for reduction of tax, he belonging fo the military, for 1852, ‘lo Committee on Finance. By Asaistant Alderman O’Kxnvx—Of John Murray and others, for resetting curb and. gutter, and flagging side- walk space four feet wide on Third ayenue, between ey second and Forty fifth streets. ToCommittee on ‘onda. By the same—Of Wm. Hebbard and others, for regulat- ing, setting curb and gntter, and flagging ridewalk a space four feet wide, in Forty ifth street, between Sixth avenue and Broadway. To Committee on Roads. RESOLUTIONS. By Assistant Alderman Bovrox—Whereas, sundry grave and serious charges have been made against cer- tain members of the Common Council, in their official capacity—and, whereas, it has been alleged that the charter of our city has been most flagrantly violated by those who have solemnly sworn to uphold the same— therefore, Resolved, That a special committee of five be appoint- ed to investigate the said charges, and report the same to this beard as carly a: practicable. Adopted, and As sistant Aldermen Bouton, Hunt, McGowan, Woodward and Barker, appointed the committee. By Assistant Alderman McConsex—That the word ‘ ex- relled” be erased opposite the name of Peter Riley, (for merly of Engine Company, No. 30.) on the books of the Fire Department. ‘To Committee on Fire Department. By Assistant Alderman Rixc—That the Eighth ward station house be put in complete repair, by having a new roof, the front and rear walls raised so a3 to make a flat roof, and the old bell removed, and that the Commis- sioner of Repairs and Supplies report to this board the necessary appropriation. Supplies. 'o Committee on Repairs and REPORTS, Of Committee on Police—To concur to pay bills of Doo- tors Wells, Harmon, and De Forest, for medical services. Adopted. Committee on Fire Department—To concur to pay John Ritter for damages to his property by Hook and Lac- der Company No. 4. Adopted, by the following vote :-— Afirmative—Mesars, Brown, Tait, O'Brien, Maybee, Breaden, Ring, Wells, Stewart, Wheelan, ‘Crawford, O'Keefe, and MeConkey—12. Negative—Assistant Aldermen Mabbatt, Woodward, Hunt, Bouton, MoGown, Barker—7. Of same-~Adverse to paying extra bills for the comple- tion of Engine House Ne. 82, and Hose Company No. 22. Adopted. Of same—To concur to procure a new engine for Com pany No. 45, Adopted. Gf Committee on Repairs and Supplies—To eoncur to erect a building for Superintendent of Pavements, on the corner of Tompkins and Rivington streets, and appropria- ting $500 therefor. Adopted, by the following vote : Afirmative—Tho President, Measry. Brown, Tait, Mab- batt, O Brien, Maybee, Breaden, Woodward, Ring, Wells, Hunt, Bouton, McGown, Stewart, Wheelan, Barker, Craw- ford, O'Keefe, and McConkey—I9. Of the officers of Mechanics’ aud Traders’ Institution, submitting first report. Filed. Of the Counsel to the Corporation, in answer to a reso- lution of this Board, in relation to fees of counsel, &e., in opening streets. 'ToCommitteo on Law Departinent. FROM DOARD OF ALOERMN. Repert--In favor of confirming report of Hook and Lad- der Company No. 2. Concurred in. Reports—In favor of lighting Twenty-soventh street, be- tween tixth and Seventh avenu Fitth avenue, between ‘Thirty-second nnd Forty-cecond streets ; Thirty-seventh street, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, with gas; and Kighty sixth. strect, from Fifth avenue 'to Bloomingdale road, with oil. All'to Committee on Lamps, &e. Report—In favor of allowing to third clasa engines ton additional men, Conourred in. Reports—In favor of setting curband gutter stones, and flagging sidewalks in Broadway, from fFiity-lirst to Fifty- ninth street, in favor of directing Harlem Railroad Com- pany to construct a bridge over Fourth avenae, at Fighty-second street. Both to Committe on Rouds, Reports—In favor of building basins and culverts at the corner of South and Market streets, and raising and re- pairing gutters ocroxs South street; in favor of grading, repaiyfag and retting curb and gutter +tones in Dov street, feom Cherry street to Hast river; in favor of flag ging west wide of Broadway, between Thirty-sixth and mth streets: in favor of paving. and flagging et, between Eighth and Ninth avenues. All to Committee on Streets, Reports—In_ favor of sewers in Firat strect, from ave- Ato the Bowery; in Twenty-sixth street, between th and Ninth avenut in Viftieth street, from Kighth avenue to. » point 350 feet east, in Seventh avenue, be 'twoen ‘Thirteenth Fourteenth, streets; in Fifteenth street, between First and Second avenues; in Mulberr; street, between Grand and Hestor; in Forty-ninth street, Secoud avenue, Fifty-third strees, and Third avenne; in Laurens street, between Amity and Bleecker; in Talc. seventh street, from Seventh avenue 75 feet cast; in Fif- ty-cecond street, between ‘Third and Fourth avenues: in favor of basin and culvert at northwest corner of Thirtioth street, corner Thirtieth street and Fourth avenue, All to Committee on Sewers. Communication from Street Commissioner, with revo lution fixing the time for the actual opening of Sixty). second street. betweon Filth and Kighth avenues, to ge fo rthyith, Conreurred in. Resolution to pay the expense of printing the pr’ soeed. ings of the trinl “of the suit by American Print, Works against ©. W. Lawrence, To Committee on Law epart- ment. olution confirming the returns of Engiyp Company 4, for June and July, 1861. Caneurre’, in, Resolution that Sixth street, from ‘avenue B to the Fast river, be lighted with gas. ‘Conev red in, RESOLUTION, Ry Assistant Alderman Hust— pereas, certain grave charges have been made against, the integrity of individ hal members of the Common Gouneil, to the effect that Alderman Tmtan, (Twelfth Ward,) gave notice that he would in future, on’ all such oecasions, call for the ayes and noes; they might as well have no rules if gentlemen were permitted to prosent petitions at all hours, causing endless confusion. Alderman Corner seldom ever asked such indulgence, and, Alderman Treman said he only meant it as a notice for the future. Considerable discussion ensued, and several mem} observed upon the confusion the haste often exhibited caused. Some petitioris had been presented without any name; anda suggestion that none be offered that were not received before the night of meeting appeared to meet with general approbation; but the subject was dropped. without any formal action being taken. Alderman Donerry (Miasteent ward), moved that when the Board adjourn, it adjourn to meet on Wednesday: night. ‘Kiderman Boros (Uifth ward), would move, as an amendment, that they adjourn till Thursday, and explain his reason. They not papers before them to oceny the session from night fo night, and no time was aff by such short adjourmments for committees to report and enable them to take final action. Alderman Donrrry with the last speaker that these short adjournmenta had been found very pernicious and he thought they were by no means conducive to the interest of their constituents or the pee eed that eer should meet before Wednesday or ureday, but he thought Wednesday a very proper day. Alderman Warp would offer, as an amendment, that es meet to-morrow, at four o’clock. Alderman Boycn thovght the alteration of the hour wae 2 very important consideration. They had always boem in the habit of meeting at fiveo’clock, and he considere@ it was more convenient, as they could always get through: by nize. He hoped they would adjourn till Thursday. Alderman Bristky would prefer meeti at four, sone to enable members to get home in good time. Alderman Boycs, would vote for it, if mecting at five interfered with geatlemen’s arrangements; but, as faras he was concerned, he preferred the usual hour. Alderman OakiEy observed that those committees he had the honor to serve on—and he believed others gene- rally—met at three o'clock; and it would, in his judg- ment, therefore, be inconvenient for the Board to meet so soon after as four. ‘The amendwent of Alderman Boyee as to the dag, (Thursday,) was then put and lost. The original was also lost, as was a reconsideration moved by Alderman Doherty, Alderman Warp claimed to put his motion four o'clock, as an original one; andfafter some discussion as to whe- ther it was in order, it was put by the Chair, and nega- tived on a division. The Board therefore, stands adjourned till to morrow: (this) afternoon at the usual hour. BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, Monday Evening. Mareh 7. COMMITTER OF INVESTIGATION APPOINTED, Assistant Alderman Bovtoy, (Eleventh ward,) the peti- tions having been nted and referred, rose to present crolution, which will be fouad in our official report, arking for a Committee of Investigation into the grave charges preferred against some members of the Board. ‘Ihe preamble and resolution having been read, ite adoption was moyed for. The reading was called for a second time, and = Assistant Alderman O’Briex (Fourth ward) moved that it be laid on the table. Assistant Alderman Banker. hoped the motion to lay om the table would not prevail. He thought it was due te the respect they owed themselves and each other, to the duty they owed their constituency, that the investigation should be had. Tt wasan unpleasant duty, but an im~ perative-one. That Board, by theirfcharter, had the sole power of impeachment, and could only do so by a Com- mittee of Investigation. If that committee ascertained facts, it was their duty to impeach, and it was then the Foord’s duty to have such investigation; and he hoped and truated that every charge wouid be refuted. ‘The question was about to be put, when Assistant Alderman Rrvc said ha believed themotien to lay on the table had not been seconded. ‘Assistant Alderman O'Baun would withdraw that me tion. ‘the resolution was then, upon motion, unanimously adopted, and the following-Asustants wers- nominated as. the committee —Bouton, McCown, Hunt, Woodward, and Barker. Avsisfant Alderman Hunt afterwards offered a resola- tien, (also to be found in te official repert,) for a com. mittee of three, with powar to examige papers and wit- nesses. it was moved that it be, referred tathe commities al- ready appointed; but Assistant Alderman Bawcrn objoeted to it, as being quite unnecessary. The oommittee doubtless would know how to proceed in their tesk, and they might have occa- sion to ask that Board fy. powors or advice ix the course: of it; but at presens tive secomd resolution was mere sur- plusage. The motion on #/erence was put and lost, and ths resolution was laid on the table. ‘The Board slartiy afterwards adjourned. U. %, District Attorney’s Office, RESIGN. gTION OF THE U. &. DISTRICT ATTORNEY. Makcu 7,,—Mr, J. Prescoli Hall, the United States Dis- trict Atte mney, bas forwarded his resignation to the Pre- sident of, the United States, intimating at the same time t'aat ho has no objection to form the duties pntil ‘Seneral Pierce nominates his suecessor, Mr. Halt has, during his term of office, skilfully, bat, hor sanely, many important public prosecutions; and he he «not only gained the admiration of his professional ) gethren, but the good feeling and respect of all whose business called them to the United States Courts, Intelligence from Venezucla (Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun. Puerto Cannto, Feb. 10, 1858. ch figures, which is owing not only to the shortness of hich will fall far short of the one of last year, but is also owing to the very heavy rains of late preventing the growers from dry- Ing'the sume. Several veasels have been waiting for their eargoes for two and three months, and many of them not yet completed. The yellow fever. which has been prevailing here to an alarming extent, bas considerably abated of late. | Tt has Leen principally confined te the shipping m port, ant regret to say several vessels have lost their entire crews Cc hope, however, to be able to report its entire disap~ pearance ina few weeks. Our coffee market shows