The New York Herald Newspaper, June 13, 1855, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 6865. THE NEW ¥ MORNING -EDITION—WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13, 1855. TEE ow NOTHING NATIONAL COUNCIL. Our Philadelphia Correspondence. PuiapELraa, June 11—3 P. M. Sketch of Mr, Bartlett—The Publication of the Proceed- ings Objected To, de , dc. Apprehending that my letter of the 9th has miscarried, ‘I will repeat the history of Mr. Bartlett, the newly elected Prevident of the American organization, as ob- tained from an authentic source. He was born and raised in Kentucky, where he now re- ices; is forty-eight years of age, a lawyer by profession, and now Clerk of the Chancery Court of Kenton county. In religious faith he isa Baptist, is ® rigid member of that communion, and oosupies in that church the Presi- dency of the Board of Trustees of the only theological institution ever established by it ia the Great West. He ‘owns slaves, is reputed » very indulgent master, has the respect and ccnfidence of his acquaintances, and “has filled the office of President of the State American org: zation from the commencement, to the entire satisfac- tic of the Orcer, He is nota brilliant man, but is re- ‘garded generally a very solid and decisive one, and pos- senses & very good knowledge of parliamentary law and ‘usages, Although not a Maine law man from principle, yet he was never known to use ardent spirits as a beve- Tage, and is, perhaps, the most strictly tempsrate man in the W Origin a Jackson democrat, he still continues to construe the oational constitution in accordance with ‘the dicta of that echool of politics, and being national and conservative only in his doctrines, will never, by aay personal or official opinion or act, invade it, or any of its requirements and enactments, ° In bis hands the Union destinies of the Order are in ‘secure keeping. and under his direction no fanatical or treasoneble purposts or plans will meet with any favor whatever, I have seen Mr. B., and from him peraonally Thave obtained the national views and sentiments above expressed. fome little «Co was made in the morning’s session touching the continuous publication of the acts and ooings of the convention. A committee ‘was instituted ‘to inquire into the matter, and to report. This, ’tis be- Mieved, will be @ most onerous duty, as the leakage is quite too extensive to be caulked by any auch process. ‘The day has passed for the secret session on matters of State and national import, and especially has the day ‘passed for an American assemblage congregated for the avowed purpose of mahing bold and open annuncia- tion of its political principles, The Platform Committze wi'l submit its report this afternoon. The particulars I will endeavor to give you by telegraph. Look out for secession from the main body by the factioniste of Massachusetts and their con- freree—a cesirable consummation, traly, if the na- ‘tionality of the Order shall continues to stand in its ‘wonted integrity and truth tefore the American people. ParLapetpaa, June 12, 1855. ‘The Vote on the Platform in Committee—The Debate on Monday—National Sentiments in the Ascendant—A Split Inevitable, de. In my telegraphic despatch of yesterday, I committed an error as to the vole on the platform in the commit- tee, which I now rectify. The facts are these:—The ‘Measvie adopted was proposed by New York, asa sub- “stitute to a plan proposed by New Jersey, and, a: jub- stitute, was adopted by ayes 17, nays 14; and on the final vote in the committee, was adopted by ayes 18, mays 13. ‘The course pursued in the committee, if I am rightly * informed—and of that fact there is but little doubt, not- withstanding the great difficulty of obtaining particulars since the iwstitution of the committee to ferret out the leaky members—was to call in alphabetical erder each State, and to record its ultimatum upon the momentous ‘issues before it, The several States responded, or at Teast that portion of them who had specific and distinc- tive dogmas for the manifold ills of the nation; and in ‘tbat responce, gave the most palpable indications of the views by which they were severally influenced. Thema- Jority presented national, the minority sectional, and ‘the go-betweens a ort of fish chowder schedule of prin- ciples and paradoxes. ‘The report was submitted yesterday afternoon, as you care alrendy advised, and elicited a most exciting debate up to the hour of adjournment, at 5 P. M., when the amombers in a body, and by special invitation, visited theold Coionial Hall. During the afternoon’s debste, ‘edon by Governor Gardner, whose sectional affilia- tions are, ’tis feared, more palpable and apparent than ‘his aational obligations, Mallory, of New York, par- ‘ticipated, and in a speech of great power vindicated the vationall-y of the Order, and rebuked, in withering terms, the efforts now being iastituted to denationalize it, by making it the instrument of fanatico-abolitionsl éesigns and purposes. He was followed by Barker, of ‘New Yorx, who, in a spesch of thrilling power and effect, carried “the war into Africa,” and in the most pointed terms scathed the Massachusetts faction, which had sought to subsitize the Order, and to dethrone its mationality, and to erect upon its ruins 8 Northern sec. tional party and faction. The eyeniog session was consumed, up to the hour of adjournment—1014 P. M.—in the discussion of the natu- alization queetion—the proper extension of the term — whether foreigners naturalized hereafter should be eli- gible to civil offic &c. A variety of opinions were ably expressed, and the most intense excitement pervaded the debate. The Convention, as you perceive, has been launched ‘boldly into'the stormy and angry ocean of sectional de- bate, and, during its further progress will present a Tich developement of the conflicting passions and feel- ‘ings which unbappily divide the extremes of the nation. ‘The pational sentiment is, however, in the ascendant, and when angry passions shall have subsided, anda ‘more sober patriotism, in its calmer deliberations, shall have exerted its wonted sway, will be vindicated by a amost decisive majority. 5 “Yt has been apparent from the commencement that } the mont rampant fanaticism had favelgled itvelf into the «general deliberation, and that Wilson and his Seward ‘confreres were here not as ‘‘nationals,’’ but as mere dis- ruptionists, siding and abetting the issue of a division— ow made inevitable by the very agencies which they Doastiully avow they have instituted to produce the dire result. It were needioss to spesulate as to the extent of the di- vision : that it exists is a painful fact, and that it will retard greatly the prospects of the party is too palpable to be controverted. Of the thirty-two States composing this Caen, incline to the opinion that not less than ten, pertiaps” eleven, will withdraw upon sectional issues. The great body, headed by New York, Pennsylvania, (perhaps New Jersey,) aud the whole Southern States, including Ken- tucky, and perhaps one or two Western States, will con- stitute the eational party; and possessing, as it will, the numerical strength of the country, with the prestige of mora] power consequent upon such an issue, will battle ‘successfully for the supremacy of the constitution, its ‘comproutises and requirements. ‘The Proceedings of Yesterday. MORNING SESSION. INTERSSTING DISCUSSION ON THR SLAVERY QUESTION. Paitapevema, June 12, 1855. The naturalization question, by common consent, was ‘ passed by informally, and the subject of slavery formal- ly introduced for discussion. P Jaége Hopkinson, of Alabama, the first upesker, pre- eented the Southern view of the question ins speech of ‘marked ability. He was followed successively by Com- bach, of Indiana, who was in favor of the restoration of ‘the Missouri compromise, that being the issue involved in the late contest im his State; Foster, of Massachu- netts, who was in favor of the restoration and opposed 4 the course of the New York delegation, alleging that it did not represent the popular sentiment of that Btate; Bquires, of New York, in defence of the delegation and ‘ita conservative course, the party in that State outnam- bering the whole party in New England; Cary, of Massa- chuseits, for the restoration, asserting that the party in his State could not stand on the slavery plattorm; Wil- fon, ot Mansachusetts, in behalf of the restoration, the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, and in favor ot “‘negrodom’”’ generally; Moss, of Alabama, for non-inter vention ard Southern doctrines generally; and Barker, of New York, in defence of New York, conserva- five doctrines, &c., and in opposition especially to Mas- { sachuretts, faraticiem and negrodom, The apseches swere generally good and effective. Adjourned to tree o'clock, P. MI. Q AFTBENOON SESSION. SLAVERY DISCUSSION CONTINUED. Fletcher, of Vermont, continued the debate. The views presented by him were ultra abolitionin the ex- treme, He was followed by Cunningham, of South Ca- rolina, who was upon the other extreme, being « perfect fire eater and secessionist. Richmond, of Massachu- setts, who succeeded next, was the apologist of Senator Wilson, and, although hitherto his opponent, now in- dorsed bis doctrines as being those of Marsachusetts. Ford, ot Ohio, followed Richmond. He was a Missouri line restorationist, Originally from Virginia, he had seen the evils of slavery, and deplored its further exten- sion. During nis speech, which was nearly an hour long, he brought several of the Southern gentlemen to the “confessional;”” among them Raynor, of North Ca roliva; Cunningham, of South Carolina; Brown, of Ten- neesee; and Pilcher, of Kentucky. The three former ackrowledged themselves opposed to the blotting out of the line, but not now im favor of its restoration; and the latter was not only opposed to the expunging process,but in faver of its immediate restoration, which he designed to move at the proper time. Haughton, of North Care- lipa, concluded the session wit! trong and sensible epeech, asserting that, though opposed to the measure originally, ho was now equally appesed to the restora- tion Adjourned to half-past 8 P M. EVENING SESSION. The evening’s debate was continued by Haughton, of North Carolina, who elaborated thy Southern view of “the vexed question” in a speech of considerable force and power. Sperry, of Connecticut, succeeded, who ad- vocated the restoration of the Missouri compromise, and expresred the opinion that a platform might be safely adopted without a declaration of sentiment upon the slavery question. Winchester, of Maryland, offered a resolution to adopt the first part of the committee’s platform, ignoring the question of slavery, and declaring it practical for the several sections of the country to stand thereupon in the full enjoyment and possession of their ‘peculiar views.” Be was followed by Brown, of ‘Tepnessee, who believed the disturbance of the Missour; line to have been unwise and impolitic, but still was op- posed to its restoration. He is still speaking, and his argument attracts great attention. - DEBATES OF THE SESSION—THE PROPOSED OOMPRO- MISE ON THE SLAVERY QUESTION, BTC. PamaperPuua, June 12—Midnight At the assembling of the Council at four o'clock, the discussion was resumed and continued until the hour of acjournment at six. Ihe prominent speater was Mr. Cunningham, of South Carolina, who occupied much time and space in the history, statistics and metaphysics of slavery and the right of the South to hold te blacks in bondage. This was the main feature of the afternoon. Mr. Lyons, of New York, had sustained the report of the,majority—(the two resolutions in the Hxratp of this morning)—with earnestness, and was backed by Mr. Squires, of New York; and it was remarkable that the South did not come to their aid when assaulted by the abolitionists, Wilson and Gardner, of Massachusetts. ‘The result of the day’s discussion is that the majority report is to be abandoned. Asto the minority report, that is nowhere, never having had a show or @ hope, The whole convention, North and South, are bitterly hostile to the administration of Pierce, and will do no- thing looking in any manner even indirectly to the slightest approval of it; and they must condemn it to the utmost. In opposision to it lies the strength of the new American party. The Council cannot be passive im regard to anything the administration has done. A medium course is now in contemplation and a good feeling prevails. The South have to-day proposed a line in which it is understood that Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Maryland, Western Virginis ani mem- bers from other sections of the South will concur. It is this:—The party will be pledged to prevent any State being admitted except as free north of thirty six degrees and thirty minutes of north latitude, and will permit the. admission of States south of that line with slavery as they may cr may not elect. Territorial svoreignty, as set forth in Tuesdsy’s Heratp, is to be added to this, and the administration condemned in respect to its action in regard to Kansas, Opposition to the admin- istration, acts powerfully to produce these results. The great tower of strength of the new party§ was Upon the administration. It is beginning to be appre- isted. It will soom triamph. The resolution in to-day’s Heraxp as to the provision of the constitution as to fugitive slaves will be adopted, The resolution of the Democratic Convention of Georgia approving the Kansas law, and the administra- tion in connection with course of Wise and the election in Virginia, have madea profound impression upon this council, This will show why it adopts the course which it is quite certain they will pursue. New England will sub- mit badly; but the delegations of New York, Pennsyi- vania and Ohio will unite in this course. During the evening session, which lasted until half past eleven, there were several speeches and proposi- tions, but no positive action. To-morrow the Council ‘will begin to vote. Mr. Horton, of North Carolina; Mr. Sperry, of Connecticut; Mr. Ellis and Gov. Ball, of Ten- messee, apcke. Gov. Bell’s speech was able and concilia- tory. George Law. (From the Philadelphia San, June 11.) ‘The name of this gentleman has mentioned in connection with the office of Presi¢ent of the United States, and on this account we refer toit. We have no acquaintance with Mr. Law, and are not even prepared to say that he has the tions which many impute to him. The uniform of all who know him is, that he is endowed by nature with a strong and vigorous intellect, and it is admitted that he has been eminently successful in all the enter, in which he has ever em- barked. This is attributable to the it industry, talent and everance which he has ibited through life, and now occupies an enviable ren. as & mal ‘wealth and influence in Oe ite lew York. The ten- dencies of bis mind are of utilitarian and practical cha- racter, ae ase on Hs weer) of . yon betng wholly progressive, japted spirit an enius of the in which we live. A brief biography of Sie. Law was heme im the New York Herat, which we perused ce yee and which details the promi- nent incidents of life. He was truly the architect of hia own fortune, and it sbows how he steadily advance! from tbe position of a “, laborer to be an inflaential capitalist im the city of New York. His life has been truly an eventful one, and its Ought to have neral publicity, if for no other purpose than to stima- Ein young so00, who may be sink! ta Reg ments, to imitate his ex: itand worthy example, Any man who could accom: what Ge Law has done must be a man of vast trative ability, and admi- rably competemt to manage men and materials. ‘‘He must have,”’ to use the language of the New York Heratp, “a clear head, and be gifted with great d orhe never would have be shove who in ignoranos and those who, tions, have profes to name as a candidate for Pres! aseail his honesty, or utter a reproach against his high and eminently moral character. Should sacha man re- ¢eive the nomination of the pees et and toe People of the United States elect him to the high office i Tresident, they would show infinitely more appreci- ~ation of what is required for the position, than is usu- political parties in selecting their can aidates for office. In making their choice, they would act upon the sensible adage, that ‘‘he who attends most tally to his own business is most likely to be faith. fal when the interests of others are confided to his care.”’ his mark for good in the His career has been a ole and useful one to the community, and New York ought to be justly proud of George Law The assaults that may be made upon him |. 4 fy Leeds 4 ee ie we ee « classes, will be properly a) masses the community’ and wih’ fall Samealbes “ad bis 04 Live Oak George will be able to outlive it all, aed per- baps demonstrate that ‘vulgar speculator’’ can be President of the United States. News rrom Tours Isuann—We received yee- terday by the schooner Aeolus, Captatn Stuobs, at this files of the Turks island Gazette to the 30th ult ¢ Bnd little in them of interest An arrival at Grand Turk reports that the yellow fever was raging at St. Thomas, The Rogish tic fand at Turks Islands amounts to £121 16s. Queen Victoria's birth dey was celebrated at Grand Turk with considerable enthu- The salt operations were going with vigor, : awaiting “s Sore @ on! worth mentioning we find 4 Mrs, B. Everett Smith, of a son ’” ars. Smith ie the wite of the inte United Sta there.— Balti une 12, g 3 2 i E i i wi weren Oovnsn, June 9. ‘Trotting mateh, eeTME jupe 9.—" mile heate, in barness. ae hex | J. J. Crandall named Revere... G. W. Bowen named Royalton. Time, 258-8. “MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. BOARD OF ALDERMEN. ‘The President, Isaac O, Barker, Eeq., in the chair, PETITIONS REYERRED. Of the directors of the Juvenile Asylum, to be re lieved from taxes. Of S. W. Sherwood sad others, againat having a sewer in Division street, from Orchard to Rutgers stzeet. Of R. L. Anderson and others, against any alteration of the present grade in Kighty-sixth ‘street. Of the Church of the Redeemer, for remission of tax. THE LATE ATTACK ON ALDERMAN RIGGS, Mayor Wood sent a communication ‘stating that he had referred the preamble and resolutions in relation to the neglect of cfiicer Nelson in not interfering to make Fesce curing the fracas between Frank O'Keefe and Al- dermsn Briggs to the Board of Commissioners, and that the case was on the calendar for triel. In the meaa- time, officer Nelaon is suspended from duty and pay. Orcerea on file. CONTRACT MONEY. By Alderman Wx. Tucker—That the Comptroller be instructed not to pay any money on account of con- tracts entered into by of the departments of the city government, unless same shall have been con- firmed by the Common Council, and appropriations mace therefor. Adopted. SIXTH DISTRICT COURT ROOM. The report concurring to grant additional ‘room to the Sixth Juaicial Court room, and appropriating $500 for the same. Adopted. CELEBRATION OF THE FOURTH OF JULY. ‘The report of the Conference Committee, in favor of concurring with the Board of Councilmen to appropriate $5,000 for the Fourth of July celebration, was debated, anc lost for want of a constitutional vote. The paper was then reconsidered, and several amendments were offered, which resulted’ in the sum of $4,(00 being ap- propriated, with a proviso, by Alderman Varian, ‘‘ that no portion of said sum be used to furnish any eatables or drinkablee.’’ The President subsequently announced Aldermen C. H. Tucker, Voorhie, Moser, Wakeman and Howard, com- me Cf arrangements for the celebration of the fourth of July. THE POLIOR DEPARTMENT. Alderman MossR offeted the following: — Resolved, That his Honor the Mayor be, and he is hereby, requested to furnish, for the information of this Board, at its meeting to-morrow evening, 13th list of all appointments made in the Police Department since the 1st of January last, derignatiag them by wards; together with the names of all policemen whose terms ice have expired and were not re appointed, and also ‘the pames of all policemen removed. After some o! business, the Board adjourned to Wednesday evening, at 5 o’elock. BOARD OF COUNCILMEN. This Board assembled yesterday, at 5 o’clock in the afternoon, the President, D. D. Conover, in the chair. A few unimportant petitions were presented, after which resolutions were declared to be inorder. The fol- lowing was then offered, and carried:— Resolved, That a curb and gutter stone be set in Cher- Ty street, between James and Roosevelt streets. The following communication was then received from bis Honor the Mayor, and read, and one thousand copies orcered to be priated— Mayor’s Orrick, New York, Jane 12, 1855. To THE Hon. THE BoaRD OF COUNCILMEN:— GENTLEMEN herewith a statement jof “the pumber of detailed poliogmen in the city, together with the name of each policeman so det or Places at which he is detailed; the nature of the service w be performed by him at such place or and the length of time per day, snd what part of the day such policeman is engeged in bis duties’’—as called for trom the Beard of Police Commissioners, by a resolution of the Common Council emanating from your Board. ‘This information is furnished by myself as Mayor, without admitting the right of the Common Gounell 13 require it. It is the exclusive privilege of the Mayor, as head ofsthe Police Department, to detail policemen with. out responsibility to anybody—pnot even to the Boara of Police Commissioners itself. By 1 lawa of the State, and by the charter, the or; ation and regulat- ing ot the police force is under the management and control of a Board Commissioners, consisting of the Meyor, Recorder and City Judge. The Common Council of this city is given by no act of the Legislature, nor by the charter, or any amendment to it, any juris- ciction whatever, over the management, direction or beat if this department. Beyond the nevessary jegislation required in voting supplies, such as station houses, &c, ithas nothing whatever to do with it, It cannot appoint the Commissioners, nor take any part in the appointment, trial or removal of policemen, nor ia- terfere with" the rules and regulations aiopted by them for its government. It bs no power over this depart- ment whatever, so far asthe di exercise of its officiel duties are concerned. But admitting the right of the Common Council to information asked in the resolution referred to the wrong officers; the detailing of 1g % prerogative resting exclasively in the jor by State aw, the Board of Commissioners, as such, having nothing todo with it whatever. The Mayor makes all the detailments, except officers detailed by the captains ina few of the wards, who act as dockmesters, &c. The mt Mayor recognizes no authority intheCommon ouncil, or in any other quarter to supervise his con- duct in the diecharge of thia duty. He will perform it forthe public benefit, as he understands it, without being Influenced by any action taken elsewhere, having for its object an interference with the course he may adopt with reference to it. The proper efficiency of this is dependent upon discipline, which can be obtain- ed and maintained only by the firm hand of unrestricted power, entirely exempt from outside influences. The Mayor desires to be left unmolested in his exertions to imy this im branch of the public service, which bas been wisely placed entirely under him. He is fully conscious of the responsibilities of the trust. And whilst ever ready to impart 1nformation to the Com- mon Council, which may be required to enlighten it, ia the discharge of ite lenislative cuties, he will also pro- ‘Test the cepattment, of which ne is the head, and over which, by Jaw, he has (with his associates) sole contro!, trem sy efforts to subvert this autuority, and thus im- pair the subordmaton so ersential to the well being of the police fores. Information concerning it cannot be jwized by the Common Council for toe purpose of lation, because it has no power to legislate at all in the prem 1 bave deemed it proper to state frankly my position on this subject, that it may not be misunderstood or mieconstrued in giving the information now called for. It ia not my wish to refuse any inquiry into the mode of conducting this department. The whole policy of my administration bas been to throw all the executive eflices open to public scrutiny. Investigation can never prove injurious to a progerly conducted public office, though there are many reasons why a large police force, governed by stringent rules affecting its discipline, ant un¢er the control of one bead, not be subjected to outside agitating influences foreign to its command, snd unacquainted with the domestic régim? consolcation so necessary to the preservation of proper submission te the recognjsed authority. With this brief statement of my views as to how far the Common Council can intertere in the administration of the Police Department of this city, and without an: intepticn of treating your authority with disrespect, 1 herewith submit the information called for. Very re- epectfully, FERNANDO WOOD, Mayor. Accompanying this letter of the Mayor was a list con- taining the names of the officers, from which we learn there are one bundred and forty-five policemen detailed on special business ‘The report permitting Mr. Latting to erect a Washing- ton monument in Central park was them brought up for a third reading and adopted. ‘The Board then adjourned till this evening. BOARD OF TEN GOVERNORS. The Board met at 4 P. M. Present:—Governors Townsend (inthe chair), Duke, Smith, West, Taylor, Tieman, Degro and Henry. NOTHER VISIT TO THE INSTITUTIONS. A communication was received from the Almshous, Committee of the Board of Councilmen, stating that they intended to visit the institutions on’ Blackwell's Istand, whereupon a resolution was passed to entertain them properly. Governor TrsMan hoped that no intoxicating liquors would be drank on that oscasion, and the collation would be such as would merely ‘sustain nature.” (Lavghter ) Goversor DvKe—Oh! you won’t confine them to cof- fee, surely. You would at least allow them a glass of brandy, if they are weary and faint? Governor DraPar—It is hardly fair to invite a delegs tion to virit our institutions and then tell them what they shall or shall not est and drink. It would be well to refer the whole matter to committee, whose duty it will be to entertain the guests. ferred, ana Mesa. Draper, Teton toe Hoary appotatad ferred, ana a ase special committee To Took. after the SHOULD THE RESIDENT PHYSICIANS APPOINT THEIR OWN ASSISTANTS? A communication was received from Dr. fy wake ij CS of sprung up im reference toara passed the Boaro to inquire into the medical quali! tions of thoxe nominated by the resident physic’ Governor Daren ateted that persons who knew not! whatever of medicine, treat 8 compound with calome! and toon as not. The Governor found that e al Dr. ‘and Governor West Solended nT AseSI™ om what he deemed unjust attack. ‘The nomination of Dr. Reed .¥## #t leogth confirmed. ‘THE GOVERNORS 2p 2. TE CYPRIANS. Governor Daarzr made the fetle “ig report from the special committee a) aguire into the re- cat commitment solute wea, 22 to Blackweli’s and:— The special committee to whom wae .*ferred the sub- ject of sudden arrest, trial, com aid sentence of females, reepectfully report, that, ie tireit opinion, uy investigation a great number of Jhsve been proj iy arrowed by officers of police, After having rough the nominal form of a trial, Are thrust into the ef and from thence sent: te the Peni- |, Wrongs -unetated and unproved, am' fo which they were neither properly, or jas‘ly commaitt 2d. Your committee respectti vefer the Board tos lis of cases Ferewith annexed, which could bs easily en larged were it deemed important for the objest whict i is their desire to attain. Your committee cannot but express their uaqualifted disapprobation ‘of this summary mode of arrest and com viction as adopted by some of the authorities, in whom is veoted the criminal authority of ourcity. There can be no motive on the part of honorable men having the power of arresting, Co weg hog sentenc- ing to prison whoever may be brought before them, to imorison or in any way maltreat their follow beings, nor is ft to be supposed. t many instance an 9 ioe among our police officers where suc oxi your committee is constrained to say at pee daily rash commitments are ‘and i€ all such cases were fairly and cmeogey , it would, in thew opinion, cause censure to heavily on upsworthy and unfaito- ful officers of the police, as well as upon carcless and in- competent magistrates. The evils of rash committals are not to be treated Lightly. Their number is not small. Sweeping and wholesale of the arresting officer often produce great excitement, which may be the offs of inno- and guilt; and we that such an honest tance, under aa expression of great indignation, as he vindicates the law under circumstances of iss actual violation. If your committee are cor.ect in their statement, the subject is one of deep concern, not merely so on ac- count of what bas passed, but chiefly so besause of the propriety and the necessity for future protection against unwarranted, This mode, on the part of the officers of the law, not nly abridges personal liberty, but renders the city un- safe, as as undesizable, as a residence for the hum- ble and the unknown, and uninviting to str: , who Ddecome tronely Prejudiced against a community that seems at least with the elements of violence, im- morality and crime. Your committee, witbout int to go into lengt! particulers, unite in declaring it the duty of this Board, acting as citizens in whose hands the victims of these unjust commitments referred to are consigned, to pro- test ina most serious manner against a repetition of past injustice of the mature alluded to, and further to recommend and urge upon our magistrate and officers to guard with more minuteness the rights of those sus- yee, Cai the cheracter which is the subdject of report. ‘They furiber recommeni that if the evil should con- tinue, it may be the duty of the Warden, upon receiving the females committed, to apprise the ident and Se- cretary of the Board of the fact, und until further ac- tion, msy, as far as possible, keep street females sepa- je and spart from the more abandoned until inquiry ‘made into the facts and the history of the parties. ‘That it ‘be the duty of the Clerk of this Board to inquieaat report the name of the officer arresting, the magistrate committing, and the circumstances attend- and committal, to the end that in case juch course EDW.C. WEST, Pouice Court, First District, Hats or Jusnice, New York, Wednesday, May 30, 1865. Gov. Duro: Dear Sir—I have fully examined into the case of Margaret Me! committed by me on the aa moat i vagrant, aoa d r) fost ane i, only a few mon' country. my opinion she should be discharged. Res Pog tteng MICHAEL CONNOLLY, Police Justice. Orrice or GovERNors or Aims Hovsk, ROTUNDA, Park Naw Yorx, friday, June, 1, 1855. City and County of Now York, ss—The Warden of the Workhboure, Black well’s Island, will discharge from cnus- tody Margaret McDermott, committed 22d May, 1855, by M. Connolly, Esq. , Police Justice. for three months WM. 8. DUK Governors of ISAAC TOW! alms House. ‘The report was adopted and the WERKLY SUMMARY. ‘The number of inmates remaining in the different in- stitutions June 9, 1855, was as follows:— Bellevue Hospital... 642 Small Pox Hospital.. 5 Lunatic Asylam..,.,, 581 Rapdall’s Island . $28 Almehouse.......... 1,018 Do. Hospital 252 Penitentiary. . 7261 City Prison, + 346 Do Hospital, from Second Dis. Priecom... 22 Penitentiary....... 136 Third Dis Prison..... 21 Do. ¢o., from Work- Colored Home........ 246 ‘Bouse’ ‘ 96 Colored Orphen Asy.. 180 Do. do. from Ali ‘a Children at nurse.... 186 783 ‘Total... oo seee 006,796 Total Died tent to lary Sent to State Prison. Remain'ng.. Mayor's Office. FISHMONGBRS BEFORE HIS HONOB—THE HORN OF PLENTY. The Mayor’s office was honored yesterday morning by a visit from s large mumber of the above class of individuals, who were escorted thither by Ser- geant Murphy, for vending fish and other articles about the city without license, and for blowing their horns, which is a heinous offence against one of the city ordi- nences. As the Jaw respecting this matter is not very well known generally, and many persons are in the habit ot thu ice of the fact that well to state here that sity for ro doing is $10 for each viowtion. It is jutely necessary to use the utmost severity with people, as mapy of them, well knowing how diffi- it is to reach them, when there is no number on col their carts to refer to, sell unbeatiby meat, and unrips fruit and vegetables, by means of which sickness and various contagious diseases are disseminated throughout the city. Many complaints have been made concerning this nuieanco from residents of the Fourth ward particu: Jerly, in consequence of whieh the Mayor yesterday gave directions to Mr, Ditchett, Captain of the Fourth district police, to arrest all persons found violating the law in a by not having numbers on their carts, or selling without license. some thirty or forty were accordingly brought to the Mayor’s office this morning, but no one 4 against them but the officer who arrested them, Justice Osoorne had to con- tent himself with merely dismi: them with » severe reprimand, informing them that for the next viclation they would be punished to the full extent of the law. A NEW ORDER TO THE POLICE. By the annexed order of the Mayor it will be seen that the great objection made to the recent order issued by his Heror, requiring patrolmen to change their beats psd! abn or two, that firemen could mot be Promptly awakenea on the alarm of fire, inc uence of policemen not being well acquainted with residences of the various engineers and firemen along their beats, is completely done away with. The present order com- pels the captain of each district to obtain a list of the Dames and dwellings of all the members of the fire com- panies in bis district, and to supply each patrolman with a copy of the same, coming within his post. The following 18 the order:— Ovsice Or THE Crixr OF Ponce, 3 New Yorx, June, 1856. GINERAL ORDER. Caprain Haurry, Finer Distrier— ‘You are here! jpg in Your district, of the rame within bis s- You wil each patrolman to promptly oall at sve of them as may reside upon his heat, whenever » A disregard of this order, either by your: atl ler, y if or the poli ave By Bs ae *PERNANDO WOOD, Mayor ety. ° Mayor. Gro. WwW. Marsxu1, Chief of Police. THE MAYOR'S BALARY NOT TO BE INCREASED. ‘We understand from authentic sources that no pro- position has been made by the Mayor, or any other per- scn with bis sanction, for the increase of his salary, as be is very well satinfied and bas plenty thousand dollars be would not accept it; that money wae no object to him in gaining the election as or— hi motive being an honorable ambition and sincere cr 10 serve the interests of thin cit at large, as far an his limited power and the country Rorxixne Away wirn Axorage Woman's Hos: Satarda, Dp AN AT fa Li PRICE TWO CENTS. The Case of Lyman Cole, the Alleged Bank COURT OF GENERAL SESSIONS. THE ALLEGED CONTEMPT CASE. INTERROGATORIES , REMARKS, ETC. At the opening of the Court of General Sessions on Monday last, Judge Stuart presided, and after the trans- action of some unimportant business, the Cole case was called on for trial, when Mr. Basteed answered on be- half of Cole that the defence was ready to proceed, Im- mediately upon this announcement the Recorder took the seat that bad beem occupied by Judge Stuart, and conducting himself the business of the Court, placed Judge Stuart at his left, im a position more ornamental than usefal. On the first juror being called, and before he was sworn, Mr. Busteed stated thet the gentleman associated with him as counsel for the detence upon this trial, had intimated bie desire te be present at the empaneliing of the jury, but was then actually om gaged im the Civeuit Court. ‘The District Attorney stated in answer, that it was well knewn that Mr. Busteed was the senior counsel in ‘this case, his azseciate being 80 only in years, be heepend in reply, oa oe ia come a ota ae a was anxtous to-have Tie onsistanee and the beaods of tne asunnel:ot ie an rociate, and asked that the cause be postponed until Tuesday morning, stating that it was a small favor to ark, whether placed upon the ground ot professional gag, or upon the higher ground of the safoty of the accused, ‘The Recorder in said he deemed the erapannel- Hug of the jury » matter of very small-moment, and that hep teg for the defence must proceed with soeieese. . Busteed then interposed a challenge to favor of the first juror called, and be triéa by triers, © i a pon empannelling the jury under these circumstances @ great number of jurors we set aside by the jurors as incompetent, om account of the matter for which-they were challenged, and it was not till a quarter betore three in the atternoon that the panel was fuil—the Re- cerder then making the remark thateday hed been wasted om the former trial in Cr ay ee A Mr. Vandervoort then said to Mr. i—Do you con- sent to be Eo car eg of ihe jury? Mr. Bust T yeally don’t know what is to be done, Mr. Vandervoort; 1 have heard no motiom or direction from the Court. Mr. Vandervoort repeated the question, the same re- ply being given by Mr. Busteed. a ‘The Recorder then said to Mr. Busteed—The question Mr. Vantevoort asks you is, Do you consent to the ration of the jury? r, Buateed—Is there a motion before the court, sir? If there is, I will be heard in answer to the District At- torney. ‘Tne Recorder—The Court requires to know from you, sir, whether you consent to the separation of the jary, bid Busteed—I have no possible objection to the sepa- ration. The District Attorney here rose and said—Do I under- stand the court to adjourn till to-morrow morning, ia consequence of the engagement of one of the counsel for the defence? informed the counsel (mesning ‘the Recorcer—Yes. Mr. Busteed) in the commencement of the proceedings to-day that the court would adjourn, for the conve- nience of his associnte, after the jury were empannelled. Mr. Busteed—Your Honor did not so inform me, as i understood it. The Reccrder—You charge the Court with falsehood; I will bear an apology from you ye: Busteed was silent, and made no attempt to reply. ie RaeceCer—-T' wilt “hear an apology from you, sir. You have offended the dignity of the Court Mr. Busteed—I never led any dignity. The Recorder—Mr, Vandevoort, enter an order for the counsel to show cause, to-morrow morning, why he should not be proceeded against for a contempt. Mr. Busted said nothing to all this. Amid some excitement in Court proclamation of adjournment was made until Tuesday, June 12 (yes- terday). TUESDAY. At the opening of the Court yesterday morning, Mr. Hall roee and said:—May it please the Court—In accord ance with the order of the Court respecting the contempt of Mr. Busteed, I have prepared interrogatories, which I now propose to read. Fecorder—Is not the proper way to file them? District Attorney—Yes, sir; but I propose to read them, to see if anything is to be added to them by your Horor. But before cving so I wish to state, in respect to the contempt, that I was deeply sorry—indeed, I might ray, in view of the intimacy, professional and personal, which has for ten years existed between the Court and Mr. Busteed, and between that gentleman and myeelf and my associate in this case, the former Attorney, that I was astounded at the insults whiob Mr. Busteed yesterday offered to the Cou: a to the prose- cuting Officers and to the jury. I ed to nee if I could find rome excuse; but I am sorry to say 1 could find rone; I recollected that he had just returned from # long and toilsome joursey, and perhaps was not Fone ose for so exciting tris] as this; bat stili I could ind mo excuse for this contumacy. [| trast, however, that satisfactory anawers will be given to tae interrogs- tories by Mr. Busteed. Mr. Hall then read the following interrogatories :-— First—When the Court remarked yeaterday that it in- formed you in the commencement of the proceedings that it would adjourn for the convenience of your as- sociate the jury were empannelied, did you not respond, ‘The court said no such thiog;”? and if not, what did you ray? Second—Were not your tone and manner disresptctful? ‘Thire—What inéuced your reply to the Court? Fourth—What have you to say iu respect to the alle. gaticn that you bave been contemptuous to the Court? Mr, Busteed then rose and said:—I desire to state in reply to the gratuitous apology which Mr. Hall han, without soy warrant from me, made here this morning, end in which be apy ‘4 to have turned from the pubd- luc prosecution of the charge made against me by the court, into ivate accuser on his own aceount— The Recorder here interrupted the geatieman, and said be could hear no remarks until the questions were avswei Mr. Busteed repl’ed—Inasmuch as I am accused of a erime bi and because any one guilty of crime is of necesmt: ned fn his social status, and because I can prove to the satisfaction of all just men, and the entire community in which I have dwelt from my chi that I am pot obnoxious to the just cenvure of an en- lightened and fair publie— ‘The Recorder—It is the Court, and not the public, that you are treatisfy. Mr. Busteed—Well, I suppose I may at least ask, inas- much as I am charged witn aa offence, when I am to be put upon my trial? Tis, I presume, at least, 1 havea right to know. F ask itat this stage of the case, be- cause James T. or Esq, who is now engaged in the trial of a cause, will appear as counsel for me ia the matter, I long since learned that the man who is bis own lawyer has a fool for a client. The Court fixed the conclusion of the present trial of Cole as the time for the final disposal of the contempt case. Mr. Lothrop, rising—I wished to epeak to the objec. tions which Mr. Cole has to being tried before your jonor. The Recorder—Are you a counsel in this court, sir? Mr. Lo:hrop—No, sir. The Recorder—then sit down, rir. dow Mr. Fairbanks, risiog—As I have the right to be heard im this court, Iwould say that Mr. Cole objects to being tried be! your Honor, oo ground that your Honor bas been the counsel for Finc ley, who was jointly indicted with Kiseane as an accomplice in this forgery. : e oe You have gone far enough—take your teat, siz. The Court then adjourned to the next morning, at 11 o’clock, in order that the absent counsel for defence might be present. ‘THE CASE IN THE SUPREME COURT. In the Supreme Court, before Jadge Morris, within an hour or two after the adjournment of the Court of Ses- sions, Mr. s made a motion, upon affidavite which he read in.open court, to the effect that in conte- quence of the relations which existed between Andrew Findlay, the State’s evidence, and Recorder Smith, Ly- man Cole could not have a fair and impartial trial before the Recorder, and other matters to the same effect. That the indictment inst Cole be removed from the Court of Sessions to Court of Oyer and ‘Terminer, in pursuance of the provisions of the Revisea jtatutes. ~ Tadge Morris sent a despatch to the District Attorney, to ask whether there was avy statute requiring that he should have notice of this application After some time No words, sir; sit the District Attorney appeared, and stated that no notice was required ty ae statute, Subsequently, and while the Judge haé the matter under consideration, Mr. Busteed came into court, snd the motion, we under- stand, to remove was by him withdrawn. Shortly after of Mr. Busteed, the Recorder came be- judge Morris, and the three, Judge Morris, the , Basteod, ‘entered into what spirit \tercourse together.” Fechape the Judge was actin part ofthe ood Samaritan in pourieg oil into the wounds which the profession and the bench reverally insisted they had received. Court Calendar—This roe Osrrep States Dwrrict Covet.—Nos, 97, 12, 101, 14 es Part 1st.—Nos, 2, 1947, 9, Jo, 1922 1976, 1007; gh 908, 2012, 2036, 00, 86 0880. ” pecial ead still on, 247, 600, 1017, 1024, 10, 1 348, 960,39, Oho 664, Se a 927, 920, Part 24.—080 to 941, 943, Ms 918 to Naval b. Arnrvar ov Tix’ SAN Jactyto,—The United States steams frigate San Jacinto, from Key West 7th inst,, bearing the broad pennant o.’ Commodore C. S. McCauley, arrived at this port yesterday? The following is alist of hor officers :— Captain ©. R. 31 ¢ Lieutenants—O. Carr, W. L. Her Lb . H. B. Caldwell; Acting do., 0. Wie Boreas wet . Buchanan; Burgeo, J von; Assistant do., J. E. Semple; Acting Master, E. Renshaw, Commodore's Secretary, C, Stribling; Captain’s Clerk, A. ;, Boatswain, J. Burro v#; Gunner, J. C. Retter; Carpenter, J. McDonnell; Sail vaker, 3. Seaman; Chict Engineer. J. Follamsbee; First Assistants do., A. C. Sti- E. 8. Lee; Second ds. J’ S. Warner, J. A. Jackvon; C. Lindaley, H. #. Ramey. Lieut. J, W. Kebertsom eame pessenger in the Sam Jacinto, The Sam Jacinto left Havenwon the Ist of June, and’ Key West om the afternoon of the 7%, making the pasoage here in five daya. Left at Havanm United States steamer Fulton, Lieutesant Commanding Mitchell, seen for Key West. Left at Mey West the United States ship: Jamestown, Commander Ellison, bearing the broad pennant of Commodore Thomas Crabbe, to sail on the %th for the eoastof Afrim. The Ymted States ship Cyane, Commander Wilson, was daily expected at Key West, from a cruise. Tux New Sorew @raam Fuisave Mermimac.—This ves- sel, one of the six additions tothe navy, now building, will be launelied at the Charlestown. Navy Yard, Mass., to-morrow. She is represented as @ finely modelled craft, with apparently good saliing quatities, The model was @rafted by Mr. Jotin Lenthal, obief of the Bureau of Construction and Repair. She is 250 feet long of the keel, and op the-upper deek 281 fees; and 52 feet’ 2 inches wide. Her tonmage, by carpenter’s measurement, is 3,800, and she is about 4,080 tons capacity. Herdraught of water in 23 fect. The depth of the hold from the berth deck is 18 feet. The-frame is of like oak, sided 14 and 13 ivches, and most substantially pat together. There bave been driven into’ ber hull 226,740 pounds ef irom, and 139,778 pounds of belt copper, varying from %. of an inch to 144 inches in diameter. The powerot her engine will be about 8CO horas. The: propeller will be ‘one of Griffith's English patent, with two blades of 17 feet diameter. Her exmament is to consist of two 10- inch pivot guns, weighing over 20,000 pounds each; 24 %inch carriage guns, and 14 heavy 8-ineh: broadside guns, weighing 6,300 Ibs, each. Her keel was laid last July. City Intelligenee. Suerirr’s Sate oF A VALUABLE Paesent rrom Loom Navo.eon.—There is to be a somewhat singular Sberiff’s sale at noon to-day, at the City Hall, It isa mageia- cent gold snuffbox, mounted witb brilliants, whice wassent as a present fromEmperor Louis Napoleon te s gentleman of this city, whose name we have not learned. The cypher and imperial crown of the French Emperor are upon the cover of the bex, whichis edged with precious stones. It is said that this snuiloox was seized for debt, and that the-gentleman to whom. it was sent bas never even seen it. There wil! no doubt bes a large attendance to witness the sale of the present of « live Kmperor. Senrocs RalLRoap ACCIDENT.—Two Passencer Cars TRROWN OFSTHE TRACK AND A LADY SuvERELY iNJURED — The Cincinnatti express train on the New York aad Erie railroad, due in this city at 12 o'clock, P. M., yes- terday, ranover a cow near Sloatsburg, throwing twe passenger cars off the track, and injurieg a number of the passengers, though the most of them fortunately eacaped with slight bruises. Onelady it is feared is se- moustyand potions dangerously injured. Sho was taken. to a farmhouse near the ecene of the- accident, aad property cated for. Her name is understood to be Miss . A Coleman, and she resides near the Port Jervis ata- tion on the Erie road. Her friends have been notified of the unfortunate occurrence. The engine remained om oe sufficiently long to detain the train over two ours. New York Boatuxn 10 Coyrenp in THe GRaxp Bos ton Recatra.—It appears our Boston neighbors are te have no military display on the coming Independence day, owing to the prejudices of some of their city com- mittee men; but 10 make amends, a grand regatta is t> be given at the Milldam, and accommodatious are pro vided for sixty thousand people to witness it. No ex pense bas been «pared to make the atfatr in:eresting aad attractive, Among the competitors will be amateur bos clubs and oarsmen from this city, also from St. John N, B., and other places. A committee of our New York boatmen has lately been in Boston, to learn concerning the affair, in order to report officially the re f ntry of the regatta. The committee consinted Captain Roberts, it ppb bre bho) rere scull gly ee ‘tok. en at Jersey City some six years presence pearly fitty thousand persone. ‘Ceumodons Rovert 8. Martin, formerly Commodore of the Nzw York Heratp. News Fleet, was his competitor, and the struggle will long be remembered as one of the most exciting that ever took place in our waters. Captain Koberts wilt compete himeei(, we understand, in Tegatta, aad the Boston oarsmen would do weil to look out for t) lau- rels. A dory (a fat bottomed si rarely seen im our waters) is now being built in this " poi giemecc bored an he grat de on foot tome of t i companies to transport the club boats end their members to Moston free of ex- pense. Nodoubt our boatmen will be kindiy receved and provided for by the Bostonians. Firta Warp Liqcvon Dxauers’ Association.—A busi- ness meeting of this society was held last evening in the Fifth Ward Hotel, corner of Franklin strect and West Broadwey. There were about twenty persons present, all members of the association. Mr. James H. Welch presided, and E. T. Davidson officiated as Secretary. The principal, and, in fact, the only business of the e consisted in the prise Taabey A Seed a aeaiom oe & committee, to report the names of all liquor dealers ia the Third Election cistrict of the ward who do mot be- long to the society. Toere are six districts in this ward, for five of which committees have been already appoint- ed, andare at present engaged in the performance of their duty. Another meeting will be held next week at the same place. ‘Tue Arctic Exrepirion—ANn Act or Liperatity.—We learn of a liberal act on the part of one of our citizens, towards the officers and crews of the Kane exploring ex- pedition, which eniled last Monday for the Arctic Osean. Tt appears that Mr. Stetson, of the Astor House, went down to the vessels in the yacht Mystery on Suaday. having previousty loaded hie with-o lerge am luxuries and delicacies suitable for a ses voyage, and diatribated them among the officers and men of the ex- ition. Mr Stetson was accompanied ia the Mystery ry Mr. James Stagg, a merchant of this city. SERENADE BY Ti CoNDUCTORS oF THE THIRD AvENUE Raitxoap ComPpany.—On Monday night last, the con- ductors, time keepers, clerks snd other attachés of the Third Avenue Raiiroad Company to the number of one lrunéred, accompanied by Shelton’s brass band, pro- ceeded to the residence of Wm. A. Darling, President of the company, in Lexington avenue, to compliment him with a serenade in honor of his recent age. After playing @ number of appropriate airs, the sereuaders were invited to enter the house and of aa fuous collation. Two mugnificent wets —~ 4 sented to the bride, and congratulatory addresses made by Mr. Wm. E. Blauveit, James bre, aet ey for their fidelity and industry. em for their The brige also & note of hers read, thanking them life to the, conductors, foeie wives and families. a the Superintendent, Ms. sebaak and ter which they retired to their respective Wm. bef y ews James Lenape H. ductors under whose auspices the affair was got Fine 1x GRAND StREET.—About two o'clock yesterday morning, a fire broke out in the rear part of the buildinc No. 510 Grand street, ocoupied by H. Cohn, morchaat tailor, destroyrg the roof, and also that of the kéjoin- building. From the manner and place ia which the fire originated, it evidently was the work of an incendiary. ‘There were pth, cae ocev pying 570, who lost con- sierable of their property Sy, ee and water, on which they bave no insurance, . Adelf Stushetmer, who kept s segar at had his stock damaged about $50; be is insured for 4 3 and a ba! No. 568 is in ‘he Sotwesoa Ia- A Founpiine —About three o’clock yesteriay mora: ing, » five male infant, apparently not more than twe dsye old, was left on the stoop of house No. 125 Mercer surance Co. for $1,360. street, occu: Mrs. Barrett. The little follow was c ‘with a supply of infentiae gear, pre ple gad well able, «f good care of him. child has faltvn ‘placed with a nnitedts ‘& determination to rear the in after tres, probably “Mercer Barrett,"” commsare ident of his lite ami tho eaais of 4 or,