The New York Herald Newspaper, April 24, 1853, Page 1

~ THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 7428 NEWS BY TELEGRAPH: VERY INTERESTING FROM. WASHINGTON, Epitome of the New Tehuantepec Treaty with Mexico. ‘Tite Contest between the New York Hard and Soft Shells for Post Omeces. The Territorial Difficulty in New Woxieo. ‘POLICE CONSTABLE MURDERED BY A PRISONER. Catminal Matters—Market Reports, ke, &e., ke. ‘The Intelligence from Washington, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THR NEW YORK HERALD. ARRIVAL OF THE TEHUANTEPEO TREATY WITH MEXICO—SYNOPSIS OF ITS CONTENTS—THE CON- ‘TEST BETWHEN THE INTERIOR HARD AND SOFT SHELLS OF NEW YORK—SENATOR BORLAND, ETO. Wasninaton, April 23—8 P. M. Colonel Iturbide reached here this morning, the bearer -of the treaty recently negotiated by Judge Conkling with the Mexican authorities, on the subject of the Te- «huantepec communication, in connection with what is ‘known here as the Sloo grant. There is a good deal of secresy attempted to be thrown around the treaty, both dn Mexico and here; but I am informed, from a source having ample opportunities of knowing, that tho follow- ing is @ correct synopsis of the dosument:— First—The persons employed, and the property in- vested, to be protected by both governments, so that the transit of passengers, and everything else, shall be open and fiee at all times, and the property invested therein secure. Second—Every part of the way of communication shall ‘be neutral, under the guarantee of both governments, during the fifty years of the contract. ‘Third—Mexico is to impose no regulations to cause de- lay. Fourth—Both governments are to prevent the company “from imposing onerous rates of freight. Fifth—The subject of transportation of United States troops or munitions of war is to be arranged by a sepa- rate convention. Sixth--No passports or letters of security are required by passengers. Seventh—All questions that cannot be settled by the ‘two governments between themselves are to be submitted to the arbitration of a friendly government. If not settled within a year, the United States may withdraw its guarantee of neutrality if it thinks Gt. By comparing this synopsis of the treaty with the Sloo grant many important discrepancies will be discovered, making the treaty much more liberal than the grant. The liberality, however, can, in all probability, be ox- plained away, when occasion requires, by diplomatic » quibbles, A Sponish copy of the treaty has been received in town, but its authenticity is doubted. I cannot even vouch for the entire correctness of the synopsis given above. The associates of Sloo in this country do not deny ‘that the money paid on the grant was raised by Mr. Fal- connette, the agent of the British bondholder ‘The barnburners and softs are in troubl: hards are passive, having got their share, There quite a | fight going on about the Albany Post Oflice, a: \also the offices at Poughkeepsie and Hudson. Mr. Deon, the member of Congress from that district, is pressing Mr. ‘Bardoiph as Postmaster at Poughkeepsie, and Mr. Anable st Hudson—both strong barnburners, Secretary Marcy 4s willing to go for Mr. Anable, piovided he can get a soft—Mr. Pease—for Poughkeepsie. But Mr. Dean refuses ‘to agree. Mr. Pease edits Marcy’s organ in the town in Question. We'll bet on Pease. John Van Bren, Governor Seymour, Frastus Corning, &e., are here. The Prince dined with the President yes- terday, and met there Messrs. Hawthorne and George Sanders. ‘There is a rumor that Governor Foote, of Mississippi, ‘will be offered the mission to France. Major Borland has made a good pecuniary exchange by going to Central America, but as it is understood the question with reference to Nicaragua is to be settled either in England or here, there is not much opportunity afforded the Major to distinguish himself. x. ¥.Z SENATOR BORLAND’S MISSION TO CENTRAL AMERICA —H¥® POSITION CONCERNING THE MONROE DOC- TRINS—THE FIGHT FOR THE SPOILS AMONG NEW YOREERS AND OTHERS—GEN. PIERCE OVERWHELM- -8P WITH BUSINESS AND GROWING FAT, BTC. Wasmyaton, April 23—10 P, M. Mr Borland’s appointment to Central America is regard- ed equivalent to the proclamation of the Monrce doctrine, He voted against the Clayton and Bulwer treaty, and apoke in favor of its abrogation, at the late extra session of the Senate, and will unquestionably go the length of his instructions against Britfsh intervention and coloniza- tion. The lovers of neutrality call Borland an Arkansas fire-eater, and are afraid he will hurry up a war. Jobn Van Buren has gone back, but Messrs. Seymour and Corning are still here, from which it is evident that the work for Albany, Buffalo, and some other localities, ‘ia not yet quite finished. The advent of the New Yorkers ‘has vistbly revived the late drooping condition of things about town. The President gets no respite, for, though the swarm of tide waiters have cleared out, those who have been holding back drop in—thus, in addition to a cabinet council yesterday, General Pierce bad perhaps not less than seventy to cighty visi- tern to attend to immediately, in the important matter of grinding axes. It must have been a bard day’s work, for we met him passing rapidly down Pennsylvania venue Inst evening, taking bis accustomed afternoon walk by moonlight. He crowds an immense amount of ‘and has yet sufficient recreation, exercise, and rest, within the twenty-four hours, to keep up a vigorous condition of mind and body. Helooks much fresher than ‘he.diA a month ago. Fora day or two past the cabinet have been consider. ing, among other matters, some diplomatic appoint: ments, and it is understood that the foreign’ calendar is substantially finished. At this rate the President and eabinet will be able to take atrip to the springs or sen. hore about the first of Augu ABC. BRPORTED TERRITORIAL DIFFICULTY IN NRW MEXICO —XEW THIRD AUDITOR—THE MISSION TO FRANCE —THE CKNSUS BUREAU—THE GARDNER TRIAL, ETC. FROM THE GENERAL NEWSPAPER AGENT. ‘Wasmatoy, April 23, 1853. The Indelligncer this morning publishes a letter, dated Santa Fé, 26th February, announcing the intention of Governor Lane to take possession, on his own authority, of « portion of the Mexican territory. ‘The Hon. Francis Burt, of South Carolina, was sworn and catered upon the duties cf Third AdMitor to-day. Gov. Foote, of Mississippi, is spoken of in high circles for the French mission. The reorganization of the Census Bureau is now com- pleted, and embraces an equal number of whigs and dy ‘mocrats. In the Gardner case today, Mr. Whittlesey, the First Comptroller in the Treasury, and Mr. McKean, special disburrer of moneys for bringing on witnesses in this case, and Mr. Zantsinger, the disbursing agent of the State De- partment, were called to prove the amount paid witnesses: for the prosecution—the object of the defence being to show that it was so large as to influence the minds of the witmes+os, and that it was paid without authority of law. ‘The testimony was mostly objected to, and the day was consumed in argument. The Court devided it was par- tially admissible. ‘The Union announces the appointment of Solon Borland a8 Minister to Central America, Canadian Currency. Quenec, April 29, 1853. Last night the Provincis! Parliament adopted a plan for a decimal currency in dollars and cents. The Augusta at Savannah, Savannan, April 23, 1853, ‘The steamship Augusta, Capt. Lyon, has arrived at her wharf here, in 62 hours from New York. “The Southern Mail, BavrMorr April 23, 1853. ‘The New Grieans of Sunday last are to Approved by the Mayor, April 21, 1660. But we dud no nows Of atevest in them, ns ” Mm | APDTOveD te ENTINE, Glock Oommon SUNDAY MORNING, APRIL 24, 1853. From Philadelphia. SAILING OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER—THE MUR- DBR CASE, ETC. . Puriapetrua, April 23, 1853. ‘The steamship City of Manchester, Capt. Leitch, sailed today for Liverpool, with fifty cabin passengers, $7,000 in specie, and a full freight. The steamship State of Georgia arrived this morning from Savannah, bringing 105 passengers. ‘The argument for arrest of judgment in the case of Capie and Emmos, convicted of the murder of Sochan, has been concluded. The Court will give its decision on Friday next. ——E Murder of a Police Constable. Prrrssura, April 22, 1853. Yesterday afternoon constables Ferguson and Jones of this city went to Saxonburg. in Butler county, to arrest ® German named Casper Lamplighter; the latter resisted, and stabbed Fergason to the heart, killing him instantly. He also dapgerously wounded Jones, and made his eseape. Heavy Robbery at Troy. Troy, April 23, 1853, The store of Hermius Raphael, No. 16 Congress street, was last night entered by burglars, and robbed of dry goods and jewelry to the amount of $1,800. Markets. New Onrxans, April 21, 1853. Cotton has been heavy to-day, the sales barely reaching 2,000 bales. New OreAns, April 22—-P, M. Cotton. — Sales to-day 2,200 bales, and for the week 22,000. Prices haye been easier wince the receipt of the Arabia’s news, but without any quotable decline. The increase in the receipts at this port over the vame time last year now amounts to 268,000 bales, and at all the Southern ports to 209,000. ‘The exports to-day reached over 22,000 les, leaving the stock on hand 274,000 bales. Freights are declining, the quotation to Liverpool being now 7-164. Rice is in limited demand; 100 tierces sold at 43¢c. Whiskey is at 18c. a 1830. Cuartestox, April 22, 1853, The sales of cotton to‘day have been 1,100 bales, at rices ranging from 7%c. 10%4¢. The market shows & cline variously estimated at ize. a 34c. Another Frightful Railroad Accident. BRAKEMAN DANGEROUSLY INJURED-—MAIL AND BAGGAGE CARS SUBMERGED—EXPRESS CAR, CON- TAINING THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, NOT RE- COVERED, ETC. The two o'clock Camden and Amboy train from Phila- delphia, yesterday afternoon ran into Rancocas creek, about twelve miles on this side of Philadelphia, owing to the draw bridge being open for the paxsage of a steamer. The engine, all of the baggoge crates, and the express car, were precipitated into the creek in about fifteen feet of water. The brakeman had a leg and some of his ribs broken, and was otherwise injured. The mail and most of the baggage was fished up, soaking wet. The express, which was sunk out of sight, had some $30,000 on board, together with all the packages, Tho accident is believed to have occurred through gross carelessness. The pas- sengers who so narrowly escaped with their lives, arrived in the city at a late hour last night. A despatch from Philadelphia states that the five o’clock passengers for this city were taken up the river in a smgll ferry boat, which will bring down the after- neon passengers from New York. Times of Holding the State Elections m 1853. Staten, Time.———_—_—. Firat Tuesday. First Monday. Second Tuesday. N ber Mass.. Ni Michigan. Miasouri N. Hamp . New Jerrey,. New York.. (Ni a Second Thursday. Seeond Tuesday. V0 1Second Tuesday. Firat Wednesday. Second Monday. First Thursday. First Monday. 1 Firat Tuesday. Fourth Thursday. First Tuesday. Virginia. .... May 26...... Wisconsin, ..November i Pleasing Intercourse Between the Residents at Manila and the Officers of the U.S. Navy. {From the Hong Kong Friend of China, Feb. 10.) By the Unjted States steamer Plymouth we received Diarios de Manila to the 17th January, and in the paper of the 17th we find the following interesting account of pleasing intercourse between the citizens of Manili the officers of the United States Navy. It reads in warked contrast with the feelings entertained on the Atlantic side of Cuba :— The chiefs and officers of the United States war steamer Susquehanna and the frigate Plymouth gave, on Friday, a splendid entertainment, at which were pre- sent H. F, the Lieutenant General with his lady, daugh ter and sides de camp, the Brigadier Sub Inspector of Artillery, the American Consul, the Colonels of the Kegi- its No. 1 and No. 3, id their ladies, the officers of latter not on guard, and the Captain of the Malber- diers, Don Frincisco de Urbistondo, son of he Governor General. From the Custom House wharf, the point designed for the embarcation, they proceeded to the frigate Plymouth, the which saluted the suite with 15 guns, the Crpt officers regaling them with an elegant Junch. At half past 12 the invited proceeded on board the Susquehanna, where they were received with an equal salute of Artil- lery, and a brilliant band, whose sportive notes excited dancing. the more animating on acount of its being im- provised. At half past 2 an appetiting dinner was served, finishing with dancing ; but even in the meantime the excellent music was kept up, and the polite attentions of the officers of the vessels shortened the moments, and made the time pass at the table with a Sn city. Separajely, in another cabio, was served. with pro- fusion, ices and refreshments, this being the last atten- tion. for after this the guests trok leave, deeply im pressed with the recollection of the pleasant moments spent, and still more the politeness of the American ma- riners These entertainments were given by Captain Kelly and the officers of the United States ship Plymouth, and Cap- tain Buchanan and officers of the steam frigate Susque- hannah, in return for attention ani fagilities paid to the officers of both ships by the Governor Goneral, Mar- quis de Urbistondo. Facts for the People. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ORDINANCES ENTI- TLED “ ORDINANCES FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF BACKNEY COACHES IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, PASSED MAY 5, 1848. ‘The Mayor, Aldermen and Commonalty of the City of New York, in Common Council convened, do ordain as follows :— The Title 3 of said ordinance shall be amended so as to read as follows Title 3 of the Rates and Prices of Faves. The prices or rates of fares tobe taken by or paid to the owners or drivers of hackney coaches or carriages shall be as follows 1—For conveying a passenger auy distance not exeoed. ing one mile, fifty cents: for conveying two passengers the same distance, seventy-five cents, or thirty-seven and a half cents each: and for every additional passenger, thirty-seven and a half cents, 2—For conveying s passenger any distance exceeding 4 mile, aud within two miles, seventy-tive cents; and for every additional passenger, thirty-seven anda half cents. ®—For conveying a passenger to the new Almshouse and returning, one dollar; and for every additional pas- senger and returning, fifty cents. 4—For conveying one passenger to Fortieth street and remaining half an hour, and returning, one dollar and a haif; and for every additional passenger, filty cents. 5—For conveying one passenger to Sixty-tirst street, and remaining three-quarters of an hour, and reterning, two dollars ; and for every additional passenger, fifty cents 6—For conveying one passenger to Fighty-aixth street, end remaining owe hour, and returning, two dollars and a half ; and for every additional passenger, seventy-five “cents. 7—For conveying one or more passengers to Harlem end returning. with the ‘pivilegs of remaining three hours, five collars; cr to the High Bridge, five dollars, with the same privilege. m r conveying one or more passengers to Kings ni retum'ng, with the privilege of keeping the carriage all day, five dollars. 9—For the ure of a beckney conch or carriage by the duy, with one or more passengers, tive dollars. ¢—For the use of a hackney coach or carriage by the hour, with one or more passengers, with the privilege of going from place to place aud stopping as often as may be required, one dollar an bonr. J1—In oll eases where the hiring of a hackney coach or carr snot atthe time thereof specitied to be by the day or hour, it shall bo deomed to be by the mile, For children between two and fourteen years of age, Lalf price only is to be charged; and for children un- der “wo years of age. no charge is to be made. 13—Whenever a hackney conch or carr detained, excepting as aforesaid, the owner or be allowed after the rate of seventy-five cents an hour. ‘Adopted by the Bourd of Aldermen, April 15, 1863, Adopted by the Board of Assistants, April 18, 1853. Couacil, Important Presentment to the Court—The City Prison presented as a Nuisance. COURT OF GENBRAL SEBSIONS. Before the Recorder and Aldermen Ward and Barr. Arnit 23.—At the opening of the Court the foreman of the Grand Jury, Mr. Moffet delivered their presentment to the Court, which was read by the Clerk as follows: To tax Court or Gxngrat Smasions— In closing their labors, the Grand Jury present the result of their investigatidns upon various matters of public moment. Foremost am: these, the attention of the Grand Jury was specially by the District Attor- ney to the recent melancholy occurrence in the City Pri- son, result in the death of four human beings, and convection therewith, to the character ani condition of the prison itself. A careful examination of the whole subject developed the following facts:—That the death of these unfortunate men was reat by the inhala- tion of carbonic acid gas, and that the condition and arrangements of the City Prison are as to re quire immediate action on the part of those entrust- ae by law with the controland management of on. At uest tl toner, after hearing of ihe toncnen's inquest, Dr. Chilton, compas, with that officer, pi to examine the cell in whieh the victims were confined, and by Proper experi- ments to test the character and quality atmos- here therein. The result was, that with the cell vacant, 16 two apertures to the cell being ge Dr. Chilton ed several bottles with carbonic aci 4 which was found to be constantly pouring into the cell from a hole connected with the flue of the chimney, and suflicient in itself to account for the deplorable results which ensued. This cell is situated on the northwest corner of the lower corridor, being eleven feet and six inches in height, twelve feet six inches in width, and eleven feet six inches in length. The only means of ventilation is two small openings in the outer wall, one of which was sed on the night in question. When the cells are closed there is only a small hole (diamond shaped) of about two inches in diameter for the air to pass. e floor and walls are very dap, and the water actual ts under the flooring, thus leaving it slams moist At the time of the occurrence there was a raised form of boards of three feet in height upon which the prisoners slept. Itis usually appropriated to what are called five # prisoners. Into this cell, on Sunday afternoon ut 634 o'clock, six prisoners, none of whom had been less than two days in prisen, wad several of them, including two of the deceased, four days, were fastened for the night. The night watch commanced at 7 o'clock, P. M., and in about an hour after the setting of the wateh, on visiting the cell, one of the inmates was discovered to be dead. The he ay watch was changed at 9 o'clock, MP. M.; and about 11 o'clock, on a second visit to the cell, another was in convulsions, who, on be- ing taken out, revived, and was seut to the hospital. No suspicion appears to have been excited at this time, and the cell was again locked up for the night and not re- opered until five o’clock in the morning. When then opened a horrible spectacle was presented—one of the in- mates was dead, and the o her three in convulsions ; and before the return of mersenger sent for medical aid one other had expired ; s fourth died in the course of the day and night, two of the six alone surviving. The testi- mony before the Grand Jury was clear and unequivocal that their deaths were the results of suffocation produced by carbonic acid gas, one of the most deadly agents of human destruction. On visi the cellar ‘Damediately beneath the ate of cells the atmorphere was found to be so tainted as to render immediate retreat necessary. Other cells on the samo corridor were shown to be highly offensive, and the arrangements of the pipes communica. ting with the various cols in all the o lors 80 defective that at times the offiuvia pervades the entire prison, The Grand Jury present the building, in its present condition, public nuisance, and they request that unless anim- mediate remedy be provided ty, ore who are charged with this duty, the matter be laid before the next Grand Jury, with a view to the indictment ct those who by law are responsible for the continuance ef so fou. a ma on the honor of the city. In relation to the charge ofthe Court. + tle ‘License Laws,” the Grand Jury are fully of fhe opinion that the licenses, as now granted, are entirely at vari- ance with the spirit, if not the letter, of the statutes in relation thereto. But it is within the knowledge of this Grand Jury that presentments have been frequently made other Grand Juries on the subject, followed by noaction the proper authorities. For us to inform you that these evils exist under the shadow of the law, and that hundreds of dram shops in our city are kept open week daysand Sundays withont license, which isin actual defi- nce of the law, would be synonymous with the information that New York is an island, or that the sun rises and sets daily. These things are well known, and only require the enforcement of present laws to complete- ly, or ina great measure, at least, obviate the difficulty. ‘ction 195 of the “Rules and Regulations for the gono- ral government of the tof the City of New York,’ is amply s t, properly and rigidly en. forced. to close every Inn Gr ‘tavern is ay on the Sel ‘and to prevent le of any and all intaxt- eating liquors, except to lodgers in such ftma or tay- erns, or to persons actually travelling on that day. Why the requirements of thia rection (with, many others, the preceutiment of which would be of great publi¢ good, and wou!d merit the hearty approval of all good citizens,) are not fully carried out, can only bo ac: counted for in the belief that our public officers, whem the suffrages of this great city have elevated to power, and in whose integrity our fellow citizens haw deposited their utmost confidence, are sadly and culpably deficient in moral uprightnoss, and seek rather the good will of these known as violators of the law for seliish political uurposes, than the esteem and commendation of an en- ightened community by the fearless discharge of their auty. ‘The Grand Inquest, on the invitation of the Rer. Mc. Pease, visited his House of Industry for poor women and school for destitute children, on the Five Points, and they desire here to express their great gratification at the vast amount of good now being accomplished by the truly charitable work of Sfr, Pease, He deserves and should re- ceive the Learty sympathy and substantial support of our citizens. = While in that section of the city, the ys exam- ined the premises Nos. 4, 5, and ttle Water street, which they found ‘in’ a coM™mon of filth defying description. The health of that neigh borheod, if not of the city, requires that prompt action be taken by the proper authorities to have those presses thoroughly cleaned. Any delay, especially in view of the near appearance of the warm ‘woather, may be productive of disease and death. In accordance with the suggestions of the Court, tho Grand Jury dirested their attention to the tower, or ob- servatory, now in course cf erection near the Crystal Palace " ‘A number of the jury being practical builders, the matter was submitted’ more particularly to their judgment, and the opinion of all of them was, that the structure in question is erecting upon correct principles, and will be perfectly safe for the purpose for which it is designed. At the request of the Grand Jury, a higbly respectable and scientific architect of this city inspected the tower, who fully confirmed the opinion above ex: pressed. The Grand Jury visited the differeut institutions on Randall’s and Blackwell's Islands, under'the supervision of the Governors of the Almshouxe, and are happy to say that they found all those institutions in a cleanly and healthy condition, and adequate to the wants of the in- mates, except the attic of the building, which. in n crowded state of the hospital, the Grand Jury believe to be entirely unfit for the rick who may be confined there- in, and earnestly call the attention of the Governors of the Almshouse thereto, JAWES G, MOFFET, Foreman. The Recorder then directed that a copy of the pre-ent- ment be sent to the Common Council, to the Board of pervisors and the Ten Governors. There was some mys- terious atmosphere that produced sickness in the Tombs, and he thanked them for their services on that andon other cccasions, Ie then directed them to be dis charged. : The Court then adjourned until the first Monday in May, thero being no business on band. United States Commissioner’s Court. Before Joseph Bri@gham, eq. Avnn. 28.— Charge of Assault with Dangerous Weapon —The United States vs. Alfred K. Spear.—Defendant is raster of the American ship John Spear. The evidence elicited by Mr, Ridgway, who appeared for the United States, went to show that on the 16th March last, while on the high seas, coming from Havre, defendant struck one of the crew, named Peter Williamson, on his right arm, with a capstan bar, inflicting so severe a blow that the seamen bas been ditabled over since The Commis-\ sioner, however, upon hearing the evidence offered by the Gefence, did not consider that there was sufficient to order a commitment. Before George W. Morton, Esq. Charge of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, ana Crvet ond Unusnel» Punishment The United States vs. John Fer- rig and Oliver Simpson —Defendants were first and second mates of ship American Congress. The testimony ad- duced from several witnesces, examined by Mr. Ridgwa: on the part of the United States, was. that on the 25th of February last, on the passage from London to New York, Jamen Lee, 8 seewan,, was knocked down and jumpe upon by Simp<on, and that afterwards Ferris struck bim a great many times, on the temples and top of the hod, with a beavy belaying pin. ‘The man became insensible frem the eifzets of these blows, and sulfered very much from them, Both the accused parties were committed Before Joseph Beldgham, Fs Fnited States ws. Ascautt with a Dangerous Wexpon—The Jokn Fervis.—Upon the examination in this cis, which was conducted by Mr. Ridgway on the nart of the gor ernment, it appeared in evidence that the de@ndant, who was chief mate of the ship American Conzres : William Christianson four heavy blows with a pin, hout any provocation, and kicked him down to the steerage On this state of facts. tho Commissioner said he felt bound to enter au order of commitment. The Trades. THE JOURNEYMEN TALLOW CANDLE MAKERS. A numerous meeting of the above body of men was held last night at Hermitage Hall, corner of Houston and Alien streets, for the purpore of taking into considera- tion the best means of procuring an advance of wages, Several people spoke on the occasion, dwolling at great length on the enormous rents asked for honses, and the dearners of provisions at procent. The tallow candle makers were entitled to as high wages as any other mechanios, for their work was hard ard thoir labors usefnl Thegreater portion of the evening as spent in short speeches of thin nature, aud uy We ite hour othing definite had been effected, The Turf. CENTREVILLE COURSE, L. 1., TROTTING. On Thursday last # trotting contest for a purse of $150, mile heats, best three in five, to skeleton wagons, took Place over the above trotting course, which, in its Progress proved to be one of the most exciting that has occurred for years. ‘There were three entries for the purse, vis :-— ch. m. Mountain Maid, ch. h. Kemble Jackson, and. g. Flash. The last named was drawn previous to the start, leaving the other two to contend for the prize. Mountain Maid wasthe favorite at any odds. In fact, there was scarcely dollar staked on the stallion until after the third heat, and even then, notwithstanding he won that heat in the unusual time of 2:34, the mare was offered at 50 to 30, with few takers. Mountain Maid is a very promising nag, owned by F. J. Nodine. Sho won all the purses in which she was entered last year, and stands fair for a msjority of those to come off this season. Kem- ble Jackson is a splendid stallion, by Andrew Jackson, out of Fanny Kemble. He is supposed to be the fastest trotting stud at present op the turf. He is owned by Mr. Reynolds, and is entered in several stakes and purses which will be trotted for this spring; among which, on the first of June, he will contend for a purse and stake of $4,000, with Pet, O’Blenis, Honest John, Boston Girl, and Iola. The season looks auspicious for good trotting, and plentyef it. But, to describe the trot :— Hirst Heat.—Kemble Jackson won the pole, and took the lead at the start. He held it for nearly half a mile, the mare bouncing and breaking on the turn. The stal’ lon then broke up, and fell off about a distance before Mr. Brooks, his driver, succeeded in getting him on his pins again. The mate, however, waited for him, and Joaged Lome, winning only by a length, in 2:47. : Heat.—There was very little difference between this heat and the previous The horse broke badly again, and again Mr. Nodine held up his mare, to make & decent looking heat, and thus please the outsiders. Tac- tics of this kind may do sometimes; but drivers have been caught in their own trap on moro than one occasion; and Mr. Nodine came very near paying dearly for his ‘silly manceuvering, ax will be seen subsequently. He might have distanced the horse in either of the previous heats, had he chosen te have done so. Time, 2:60. Third Heat—The owner of Kemble Jackson now in- duced Hiram Woodruff to take the horse in charge, know- ing that the stallion had more speed in him than Mr. Brooks could, on this occasion, bring forth, his health and strength be! rather feeble at present. Hiram, after brushing the horse up and down the stretch a few times, came for the word ata tremendous gate, lapped on the mare, and they dashed round the turn at a rate of speed seldom witnbssed. The mare shook the horse off at the quarter; but on the back stretch he fagced her to a break, and passed her at the half-mile pole. She recovered in an instant, and again was at the top of her speed. Hiram took the inside, and swung on the home stretch a couple of lengths clear, both a faster than they ever went before. A breathless silence ensued as the horses approached the score. Both drivers were straining every nerve ; and Nodine, finding that his chances were hopeless on a trot, forced the mare to a run, and in that way came tothe stand. Kemble won the heat by a length, amidat one of the most deafening shouts of applause for Hiram Woodruff that was ever heard ona track. Time, 2:34. Fourth Heat.—The horse had now the inside of the track. but. unfortunately, he broke up as goon as the ord ‘‘ge’’ was given, and ran with the mare until he carried off her feet. She being the fastest runner of the two, took the lead, and being also an excelient breaker, soon d:opped into a trot, and dashed round the turn and down the back stretch, as if chased by a locomotive en- gine. Not so with Kemble, however: he floundered about from one side of the track to the other, and did not recover himself until he had reached the quarter pole. Tho mare at this time was sevonty or cighty yards ahi After getting settled the stallion wade a very effort to overtake the mare, gaining on her gra- , until, atthe distange stand, he had er when he a; broke up, and the mare sed the goal a length in frent of him, in 2:36. urmuring and loud words were new heard in all direc- tions, among the crowd, about the start—some insisting that {he horse had broke up before he reached the score, = be eee eat sed him = “| uns e judges, af era cussion—two against one decided a dead heat. ‘Time 2:30, Tt would be rather difficult te find in this part of the world, any rule to war- rant such a decision, we think. rh Heat.—The horses were started this time parallel, and they dashed round the turn side and side until Kem- ble broke up. The mare then left him by forty yards ad- Mar ig which she retained to the ecore, making the heat Fe Nodine enue geek re ss 11301 . J. No¢ine ent - 2, jain Mai c ch. h, HecyoleJackvoasnks 22105 8 McFevghlin entered b. g. Flash Time, 2:47—2:50—2:84—! Interesting Debntes in the Board of Aldermen. [Our Special Report } ‘THR LATE DRATHS IN WBE CITY PRISON. Fxipay, April 22.—A preamble and resolution on this subject which will be found in our official report; were brought up, and Alderman Bristey moved for reference to the Board o Ten Governors. It was a subject which the Board of Aldermen bad no control over. Alderman Trsmany differred with him. The Board had, an appeared by their reeord, donated the Almshouse $75,000, and required them to report. He considered that that alnce weuld make them amenable. Alderman Atvorp thought it was a very proper reso- qui. but it should go to the Committes oa Public Health, Alderman SturTevant opposed that reference, It should go to the Committee on Repairs and Supplies. Alderman ALvonp proposed special committee; but after a few more remarks, the question was put and carried, referring it to that on Repairs and Supplies. FLECHION OF ASSISTANT ENGINEERS. The report of the Committec on the Fire Department, setting forth the names of the ten Axsistaut lingineers, who bad been elected, and recommanding that ten more, who receivéd the uext greatest number of votes be elected, was taken up. Alderman Oaxtky objected to the confirmation of any one who was rot elected by tho department. Alderman SynTH said that the report of the committee had been made with great care, and the appointments had been, in fact, asked for by the cepartment. Alderman TreaNx proposed a division of the resolution— that in the first place they should confirm the election— of the Ten Governors. Alderman Sarri, asan amendment, moved that they copfirm there petitioned for; but after some discussion the report was referred back ‘to the committee, who, at a subsequent bour, reportad again, setting out only those ten who bad been elected; and in that shape it was una- nimeusly adopted. ‘THR RUSS PAVEMENT. The report of the Committee on Streets, recommending the Russ pavement for the Bowery and Chatham street, &c., was called from the table, and Aldermen TirRMANN opposed its adoption. The pave- ment was not so good as some ho had seon iv Kuro, and others had offered to contract at a much lower price. Alderman Sturrevasr suid that past experience had shown no one elee tould Jay such pavement. Ten years ago it was considered quite chimerical; but now we had tha evidence of our eyes as to its practicability. As Mr, Russ bad succeeded, up sprare seme jealous people, az gp matter Of Cony - wh3 propose 1G tay une surface so present ut first he fame appearance, for balf the cost. ‘The experimented on dilieret kinds—Pinkerton’s and Por. rine’r—and found them lamentable failures. The block Inid down by Messrs. Russ & Reed, nearly opposite Stow- ort’s, between Franklin and White streets, was nearly as gocd as ever, and the question was, at the timo that was Inid down most fully discussed. He was opposed to try- ing experiments, and as to doing it, as was proposed, for two dollars snd @ haif « yard, no one couldafford to bring it to the city for the money. It was important that it sheuld be done at once, and seven-ighths of the resi- dents along the line were all in favor of it. Alderman TrwAny again opposed it. He questioned shether it waa not doing executive business, in which they had no right to interfere. Tho quantity or distance to be doze was 86,700 yards, which was,,.....,.$563,560 The old materials were worth at least. , ‘ Gr the cost in the whole would be. ...... 0... ..9608,550 —The Harlem Railroad Company were-bound io pave aud keep in order as much of the road as amounted to 21.133 yards, which, at six dollars and « half per yard, would be $157,264. Were they wong to give that to the company? And what was left after the compan are, iight very well be done for $25,042 50—making a raving to the city of $208,507 50 Alderman AtvorD would inquire whether they could ecmpel the Harlem Railroad Company, under their agrae- ment, to pave the stieet in avy mauner which they adopted. Alderman Stcrrevayr expresed his conviction that the company would be ro bourd, Alderman Ssrm said the gentleman from the Twelfth (Tiemann) was always opposed to Mosars. Russ & Reed; but the latter denied the imputation, and xaid he waa never opposed to a square stone pavement, but he wanted to have some regard to economy. Hs moved now that it be laid on the table, and the opinion obtained from their counsel, whether the Harleai Railroad Company would be compelled to put down this particular kind of pave: ment or not. Carried. EXCITING 1) ).ATH-A VACANT APPOINTMENT. Alderman De) -ry moved to take up the paper, and consider the appviniment of a Commissioner of Deeda in the place of the late Mr, Camp, the worthy Sage of Bloom ingdale, Nicholas Seagrist, being the candidate. A Motion was made to lay it on the table, which was lost, and various manaenvres tried to svoid the question. The principal division in a Board of twelve members present, was six and six, and thereby it was lost by one vote. Aldermen Poyce, Francis, Peck, Doherty, and Moore, all spoke and urged the claims of the Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. Peagrixt havi ld that office for a long time. It was ultimately laid on the table, for future consideration. ‘The Board adjourned to Monday next, . 8. Cirenit Court. fore Hon. Judge Nelson. Aran, 23—Alfred Hall we. Bdward J. Strang and onother.—This was an nation fi the infringement of « Aaa a, a Verdict (or plaintit, Pe afternoon in the Cansl street Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr. Price will preach his last sermon, prior to his departure for Europe, this day, at St. Stephen’s Church. Reinet fairyeer carbo aor hegre on the snares of money waking, will be delivered in the Seventh Presby- terian Chureh, corner of Broome and Ridge strecta, evening, by Rev. Edwin F. Hatfield, D. D. fermons will be delivered to-day at the True Church of God, 163 Bowery. The Rev. Dr. Van Arsdalo in the Reformed’ Dutch church, Bleecker street. at 73s P. M. Subject—‘The re- membranee and recognition of friends in » future life.”” Rey. H. Canfield, in Chureh of EF; , Stan street, at 735 P.M. 3 si sigh he ‘The Rev. T. Gallaudet, of St. Anvo’s chirch for deaf amuter, will perform service in the chapel of the Univerai- ty. Washington square, at 103 A. M,,and 3% P. M. ning exercises with the voice; sfternoon in the sign languoge. Rev. Dr. Ferris, in the Reformed Dutch charch, Market street, at7}¢ P. M.—his concluding discourse as pastor. The Revs. Bradford K. Pieree, of Boston, and W. E. Boardman, on behalf of the Sabbath School Missionary Association, in the Broadway Tabernacle, at 73, P. M. The Rev. J. 8. oa will preach in the Madfion street church, corner of Catharine street, at 10% A. M., and 73¢ 2. M., to-day. The Rey. C. H. Halsey will perform the services of the Protestant Episcopal church in the chapel of the Univer- sity, at 1036 A. M., and 4P, M. The Rev. Dr. Sawyer, in the hall of the Medical College, Fourteenth street, at 103; A. M., and 3 P. M. BISHOP WAINWRIGHT'S APPOINTMENTS FOR THE ‘WEEK. Right Rev. J. M. Wainwright, D. D., will administer the rites of confirmation in St, Jude’s Episcopal Free Church, Sixth avenue, opposite Amity street, this afternoon, at 33 o'clock, ‘Other services aa usual at 104, A.M. and 7g P.M, Rey. Edwin Cook, rector. Monday afternoon, at St. Paul’s Church, Glen Cove. Tuesday, forenoon, at Christ Church, Oyster Bay; after noon, at St. John’s Church, Cold Spring. Wednesday, forenoon, at St. John’s Church, Hunting. ton. ° INVITATIONS. The chureh and society in Wilton, Ct., late the cha: of Rey. Gordon Hall, have unanimously invited Rev. B. Lee, of the Connecticut Theological Institute, Kast Wind- sor Hill, to be their pastor. The First, Presbyterian, Church of Philadelphia, of which Rev. Albert Barnes is pastor, have invited Rev. R. 8. Storra Dickinson. pastor of the Houston street Presby- terian Church, of this city, to be their assistant minister ACCEPTANCE. Rev. Edgar Buckingham has accepted a call to be set- tled over the Unitarian church in Troy,N. Y. Hoisa son of Hon. J.T, Buckingham, of Cambridge. CALLS DECLINED. Rev. Mr. Scott has delined the call to Mr. Musgrave’s Church in Baltimore. CLERICAL CHANGES. Rev. Mr. Bridge, of East Lexington, Mass., has asked a diswissien from his Society. The Unitarian Society, Chelsea, Mase., have unani- wously invited Rev. Adams Ayer to witndraw his ‘etter tendering the resignation of his pastoral charge. ‘The Rey. C. F. McRae has taken charge of Christ Church, Philadelphia, during the temporary absence in Europe, o the rector, Dr. Benjamin Dorr. The Rev. James Lee Maxwell, haa taken charge of St. Paul’s Church, South Trenton, N. J. ‘Tho Rev. bere W. Pierson has accepted a call to be- come reotor of Christ Church, Waukegan, Illinois. The Rev. Charles H. Gardiner has taken temporary charge of the Church of the Atonement, Chicago, Ill. INSTALLATIONS. Rey. Edward Ebbs, late of Providence, was installed over the Congregational Church in Hamilton, Canada Wert, on the 20th ult. RESIGNATIONS. Rey, J.8. Backus hay resigned the pastoral charge of the Macdougal street Baptist church, in this ity, prepa- ratory. to accepting a call from the “Old Lamberton Church,” of Trenton, N: J. Rev. J. J. Scott, pastor of Christ Church, in Pensa- cola, Fla., reaigned his rectorship on the 26th ult. Rey, R. Kellogg, of the Second Presbyterian Chureh in Detroit, Mich., has resigned. Rey. N.G, Allen is about to resign his pastoral charge \ of the Episcopal chureh at East Boston. Roy, Frank P, Appleton has gerigned the pastoral offee over the Unttarinn shurch. In Danvers, ‘The resigaation is to take effect on the third Sunday in June. DISMISSALS FROM THE MINISTRY. Rev. Dr. Cleveland was disinissed from his charge i: Providence, last week. Rey. Alfred Emerson, of South Reading, Mass., ha been dismissed, having becn called to the professorshi of mathematics in Western Reserve College. Rey. Levi Packard has been dismissed from his charge in Spencer, Mars. DEATHS IN THE MINISTRY. Rey. James Lauric, D. D., died at his resttence in Wash- ington city, on the 18th inst. He was for half a century the pastor of the F street Presbyterian church, having entered upon his ministerial duties in 1803, Of the om- aregation at that period but two members, we have beon informed, are now living. Died, in Brooklyn, N. Y., 10th inst., Rey. Samuel Lar- bed, aged 29, late ‘minister of the Unitarian church at Mobile. Rey, D. W, Pollock, an efficient Methodist clergyman, died in Tuskegee, Ala., on the 10tb inst. Rey. Samuel R. Shotwell, pastor of the Boptist church, died lately in Annsyille, Oneida county, N. Y. CHURCH DEDICATIONS. The new Methodist Episcopal Church in Sixty seventh street, a branch of the Forty-third street Chursh, will, by leave of Providence, be dedicated on Saturday the 26th inst ‘The Church of the Messtah, in Syracuse, was dedicated on the 17th inst, NEW CHUCHES. The most prominent of the improvements which have been #9 constantly made in Lynn, Mass., is the new meeting house erected by the Methodists, on Boston street. ‘The new edifice is an elegantand appropriate one, surmounted by a beautiful spire, which may be seen from all parts of the city. A society was organized in Buffalo on the 15th instant, called the “Westminster Presbyterian Society of Buffalo,”> and trustees were chosen, who were instructed to proceed to raise $20,C00 for the purpose of tho erection of a church edifice, to be located on Delaware street, without the old City Line, to take the place of “Father Keteh- um’s Church.” The corner stone of a new Protestant Episcopal Church at Oxford, Talbot county, Md., was laid on the 20th rast. The corner stone of ‘Tiinity Church, in Mobile, was laid on the 7th inst., the Rt. Rey. Bishop Cobbs oficiating. ‘The new chuych is to be erected on the corner of St. An- thony and Jackson streets, and will be a nandsome and convenient structure, The Unitarian Society in Somerville, Mass.,” whose chureh was burred Inst suminor, have commenced to re build, The new edilice will be of stone, and very nea’ and tasteful, Z ‘Ths Lobe stone of the First Universalist chareh, of the comer of Sixth and Mound streets, Cincinnati, waa laid on the 71h inst., with appropriate ceremonies. The corner sione of the new church now in conrre of erection by the Second Universalist Society of Cincinnati, on the corner of Sixth and Mound streets, was laid on the 7th inst., with appropriate ceremonies, The M. F. Chureh, in the borough of Providence, Lu- yerne county, Fa., was cedicated to the worship of AL- mighty God'on Thursday, April 2ist. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Rey. George Peck, D. D, ‘The corner stone of a new edifices, to be called Trinity church, was laid at Mobile on the 8th inst. The corner stove of the Christian Chapel, strect, Boston, was leid on the 19th inst. New Coxorecanional, Cruncims in Cincago.—A new Congregational church is abont to be organized on the north side of the river, in Chicago, to be under the care of the Rey. J. C. Holbrook. A congregation has already eon gathered, which, for the present, worships in the North Market Hall. A lot will soon be purchased, and arrangements wade for the erection of # house of wor- ship of the firstclass, This will be the Third Congrega- tional chureh. Two other churchers will also be soon formed in copnection with the labors of Rev. E. F. Dick- inson, lately of Conneaut, Ohio, One of these will be in the vicinity of the American Car Company’s Works, near the southérn extremity of the city, and a house of wor- ship will forthwith be erected. ‘The other will be near thedepot of the Souther Michigan and Rock Island Railroads. These will be the Fourth and Fifth churches of the order in the city. MISCELLANEOUS. Rey. N. G. Allen, of Fast Bosto: St. Stephen’s Parish, in Porthan temporary absence of the Rev. Mr. Prat to rnil for Kurope on the 0th of thie month, in the steamer Arctic. ‘The New England Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Chinch will meet at Ipswich, April 27th—Bishop Jsnes presiding. ‘There was a slight disturbance at {he Catholic Chureh, at South Boston, on the 20th instant, ogcasioned by the dixplacement of the old pastor, Mr. Fitzsimmons, and the instalment of Mr. Lindon, late of Chartestown. The ser- vices were interrupted for a few moments, and some of the more heated ones manifested their disrespect for the new priest by leaving the chureh. The second annual meeting of the Society for the Revi- sicn of the Bible will be held in Louisville, on the last Friday of April next. Arrangements are in pr for waking this ono of the most Interesting of occasl a and there is every reason to believe that the meeting will be the largest éver assembled in the West. Many of the most cininent religions men of the South and West will be at the meeting and take part in the proceedings. The ing last year, at Memphis, Tennessee, was one of t interest, and attracted a large share of public at ; the second necting in likely to be one of still greater interest In the ship Valps:aiso, which arrived at New Bedford ‘on the 8th ins‘ant, from the Sandwich Islands, came on Tyler of and sailed for Sandwich Islands, from New Bedford, twenty-one igo. They have re- aided at that station since that have made this uch benested by the vey Seid a inet tls mi 5 their invention te retere the scene of their labors. The Rt. Rev. the Lerd Bishop of ived in this tusae? the 19th nk, eo kia arrived in this cit; og? to" Ragland, on uninces oogoacted with the Church. His Lordship officiated at mornfag prayers in Trinity Church on Wednesday, and embarked ou board the steamer Europa at 2 P. M. A letter from the Messrs. Andrew Jackson Davis, William Green, Jr., and 8 8 corres] William P. Donaldson, ponding commit- tee in bebalf of a number of viduals, invite a meeting at Hartford Conn., upon June the 2d, for the purpose, fally the au- they ray, “of freely thority and influence of the Jewish tures.’” Bishop Wainwright will administer the rite of confirma” tion inthe Free Church of the Holy Martyrs, Linoolm street, thin evening. Ata meeting of the society of Rev. Dr. Neele’s churola in Boston, held on Thursday, the 2ist inst., it was voted unanimourly that the saie of the present church should at once take place, anda new church be erected on the Loring estate. The society havo been offered $75,000 for the present house and land. @ general Synod of the Lutheran Church in the United States will assemble in Winchester, Va., on the 2lst 0° May. There will be two or three hundred ministers and laymen in attendance. The first session of the new yearly conference of Wes- leyan Methodist churehes and ministers commenced its session in this city on Thuraday, 2ist inst , at the Wee- leyan Chapel. It embodies a representation of reforma- tory churches that make. non-fellowship i a religiously and politically and total abstinen®e from that intoxicates, tests of membership.—Syracuse Star, April 22, The April number of the Church Review contain: densed memoir of Bishop Ives. The writer makes an un- ualitied statement to the effect that the Doctor inhe- rited a constitutional tendency to mental disease, from his father, Rev. John G. Hall, of Chi Valley, N. Y., sailed im the Devonshire, last week, for Europe, in of health. Rev. Dr. Scott has entered upon the Presidency of Washington College, Rev. Dr. Palmer's Cony tiopal Church, in have just completed a breription of 10/000, totes entire extinction of debt upon their edifice. Rev. Mr. Dickinson, of Utica, whose church was re- cent'y burned, has made a successful beginning for a rew church. ‘In two days. subscription of $21,000 was realized, including $3,000 insurance The Dudlean Lecture will be delivered in Boston this pez, on the 1th of May, by the Rey, G. W. Burnap, . D., of Baltimore, ‘The Reformed Dutch Church, on Grand street. Jersey” City, is to be removed to the lot near the Catholic Church. TELEGRAPHIC. RELIGIOUS ANNIVERSARIES AT ALBANY. Arnayy, April 23, 1853, The anniversaries of the Baptist Missionary Union, and ofthe American and Foreign Bible Society, will be held here next month, the former cn the 10th and the latter on the 17th. Drs. Wayland, cf Rhode Island, Sheldon, of Maine, Church, of Montreal, Oncken, of Germany, and others, are tobe present, City Intelligence. City IMPROVEMENTS—WIDENING OF BEBKMAN STREET.— ‘The trade and general business of our city have increased to such an enormous extent that in this, the lower part of the town, private interests and personal comfort are forced to give way before the imperious demands for commercial convenience, Even the ordinary May day moving bas been antisipated in order to “hurry up” the projected impzovement cf the widening and levelling of “Beekman street. This measure recolved the assent of the Common Council some months ago, and it was directed that the work should commence soon after May day. ‘The down of the housés, from the north east cor ner to Gold street, will, consequently, bogin in about a fort- night, and all {he tenants must leave en masse. A great pumber of very respectable boarding houses are already , to the particular discomfort of many young men employed in Nassau, Wall, South, and the neigh- boring trading streets. Tho sudden Qsruption of 0 rany social knots at the one time, the engaging of lodg- ings before hand for persons intending to visit the efi Falace, the increase of rents, and the univer- strikes, caused a commotion smonzst the pro- prietors of the remaining houses at hand, which ended in euch a rise of charge that we fear the clerks will have to follow the churches, whether they like it or not, and all go uptown. During the past week many of them were scattered, much against their incli- vations, to Brooklyn Fourteenth, Thirty-second street, and other far away resting places. It was really; “A trying moment”? which found them Standing alone besido the desolate hearth, Whilst all their household gods lay shivered round thom.’ ‘The igious traditionary remembrances which attach to the "Old Brick Church’? cannot save it, and after = short time the princely money changer or merchant will transact business apes the razed site of its ruined chan- cel. As the quiet of the domestic hearth has been invad. ed in the casos we have already mentioned, so the silence of the tomb is disturbed in the matter of removing Doctor Spring’s church. Some graves were opened to- ward the clore of the I pong week, and the remainsof the persons deposited in them taken by their friends to other resting places. When the work is finished it will bea great improvement, notwithstanding the present trouble which it causes. Another main artery will be opened, through which the congested amount of our Lagore 4 in- terest con flew in a more even current from the neighbor- ing wharves of the Fart River. We are informed that about seven feet in breadth will bo added to the street, and that the ruts and hollows which now disfgure it so much, will be filled, until the roadis mace perfectly level. MELANCHOLY AND Fatat Accipgnt 1N Vesey Strrsr.—Yea- terday evening, about 5 o’ clock, as three men were paint- ing the outside of the houre No. 12 Vesey street, occu- pied by Mr. Roorbach, bookseller, the scaffolding on which ‘they were standing gave way, and precipitated them to the ground. One of them, whose name we could not ascertain, it not having been known even to his cm- picy was instantly billed ; another, named G utghincon, had his skull fractured’; and the third, nemed Michael Kennedy. had his rightanele brokea. They were taken to the City Hospital. The accident was ocea- sioned by the breaking of a rope on which the scaffold mainly depended. Several persons who were passing at the time narrowly escaped injury—one young lad~ * particular, whose dress was touched by a Ir" fell from the fourth story. Wher ~“ eer the erection and: embel!* - more attention * ament of build pay useful © _ wmatters on whidh depend the lives of —went We would strongly impress upon mechanics engaged at work of this nature the pecesty of logkiny sharply to the security of a pla(form before they venture upon its » fouaN's uGtTs,—Miss Lucy Stone, Garrisonian aboli- tio, Litt tupned her attention to woman's rights, and jas announced i 'oture to-morrow night. What a pity that so interesting « young woman shoald go about the country preaching isms, for want of a good husband ? Christian Serip- ‘Williamsburg City News. The following are some of the improvements which are a way, in contemplation, im the village of Green- point :— The line of the Flushing and Greeapoint plank road hae been surveyed and laid out the distance of four miles. Several hund,ed men are now engaged in digging away and levelling ‘ Bliss Hill’ to av even le with Flush- ing turnpike. Williamsburg plank road is to be cut down to aneven grade with the turnpike and road. The for- plank road is to be 43 feet wide, laid with 10 feet nk and 15 feet gravel, and will connect with the W. and P, plank road. It will be compleie next fall, and will of their uausl despatches in consequence of the thunder cost not less than $70,000. The turnpike is to be levelled, graded and paved from the Greenpoint ferry landing, even with the road. Messrs. Woloott, Lepard & Allen are erecting a gag house in the vicinity of the Francis metallic life boat factory. for the manufactory of coke gay, capable of hold- ing 12.000 cubic feet It will be completed about the mid- dle of July, when the entire village is to be lighted by it. Mr. Charles Woleott is about contracting for the erection of twenty fine four-s brick housse on Flushing turnpike, near the ferry landing. Mr. F. He Wolcott has under way, and nearly complete, five fine brick houses fronting on the above turnpike, adjoining the life boat manufactory. The fecry landing on the Greenpoint side is complete, with the exception of a fei ure. ‘The company intend placing » small steamer om the ferry. to make regular trips on and after the first of neat week, Messrs. Lupton & MeDermud have under way @ steomer, 145 feet on deck, 35 feet keel, 25 feet beam, and 74 feet hold, for the Oceanport (S. J.) and New York trade she will be rendy for launching ia rbout three months. Her engine is to be bailt. b; Mesers. Pease & Murphy cf New York, Messrs. L MeD. are short'y to lay the keel of a firet class steamer for the North river trade, on which Mr, Ccooker’s patent. eleptic wheels are to be tried. She is to be 235 feet long, 28 feet beam, and 8 feet hold. In Mr. Eekford’s yard, — first class tow beat for the harbor trade, and a ferry bost for the Hudson River Railroad Company, to ron between Albany and Greenbush, are being built. The former is 176 feet on deck, 28% feet beam, and 113g feet hole. The latter is 125 feet on deck, 23 feet beam, and 73¢ feet hold. They will be complete in about eight weeks.” Mesers, Willianse & Son have caoh a vessel under In the yard of the former isa clij he latter a pilot boat for the New York pilots. We were unable to gaio further information, owing to the absence of the moster builders. rd, the steamboat Connecticut i+ ‘with her boilers and machiner; Iu ‘the wilt be ready to ve: ing replanked, caulked, ko. Sho w we sume her trips on or about the first of June, schooner.