The New York Herald Newspaper, February 22, 1859, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 8206. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS. Annwal Report of the Chief Engineer of | the Fire Department. Interesting Communication from the Street Department. Aueged Fraudulent Operations of a Street Contractor, &., BOARD OF ALDERMEN. ‘The Board of Aldermen met last evening—the Presi- dent, Alderman McSpedon, in the chair. A communication was received from the Muyor, vetoing the resolution ‘that all action of the Common Council ‘authorizing and directing the Street Commissioner to make apd award contracts for altering and repairing the City Hall be repealed, and all authority in relation thereto ennulled.”’ Tne Mayor says he is ata loss to know the object of the resolution, there being no report attached to it. He goes into # history of the different proceedings in regard to thege repairs, and says the Strect Commissioner has acted under the previous direction of the Common ‘Council, 90 far as to cause plans to be prepared, which will soon be submitted, If they meet with approval from tae Common Council the work can be proceeded with at once, ‘8 soon 48 @ contract can be made therefor; if not ap- proved, the necessary amendments could be made. ‘A message was received from the Mayor, with a copy of fs communication from the Couneel to the Corporation, ia relation to a judgment of $235, recently obtained against the city for damages occasioned by the want of a string piece on pier 22 East river. The Counsel recommends aa ‘appeal from suid judgment, ‘ag an important question which might invoive city in many similar suits. Re- ferred. Alderman Apams presented an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Comptrolier, when advised of suits against the city, to procore sureties on appeal, for and on behalf of said Corporation; said parties to be held harmiess, and be fully indemnified for all damages, expenses and costs jm and about any undertaking. The faith of ve city shail be pleaged to indemnify the Mayor and Comptroller, or any parties, as sureties. Referred to the committee, Committee on the Croton Aqueduct Department re- ted in favor of confirming the award of contract to Blown & Jaycot for building gate houses aud aqueduct for the new reservoir of hydraulic masonry. The paper ‘was Jaia on the table. The Committee on Wharves, &c., reported in favor of excavating Gouverneur slip. Laid over. A resolution was offered by Alderman Gener, designat- ing the property occupied by the late Street Commissioner ‘at the foot of 122d street, East river, as a pubhe Corpora- tion yard, apd that the Compztrolier lease it at annual rent ot exceeding the sum formerly paid. Laid over. Alderman Peck offered a resolution that a sj e2ial com- mitiee of tive be apvoivted to examine the books and affaiss of the Almshouse Department, and that they report the result of thei investigations to th}a Board av an early day; also that they report the condition of the public butidinge under the charge of tbe Ten Governors of the Almsbovse Departmeat. Adopted, aud Aldermen Peck, Boole, Tuomey, Smith und Bradly appointed as such com: muttee. ‘AD ordinance prepared by D. T. Valentine, Esq., under @irection of the Common €ouncil, to reorganize the Croton Aqneduct Departmeut in accoreance with the charter, was presented and ordered to be printed in document form. Ab invitation was received from the American Pro testant Association ivviting the Common Council to review their procession through the Park, &c., on the 224 inst., Washington's birthday. Accepted Alderman Daxracu offered a resolution that the Com- mittee op Salaries and Offices be requested to report to this Board what, if apy, reductions may be made (without prejucicing the interest of the city) in the salaries of heads of cepartments, heads of bureaus or clerks, or in the salaries of any other officers over which une Common Council may have control. Adopted. IMPORTANT REPORT FROM THE STREET DEPARTMENT. SrREET Commissionen's UFrICE, é 2 a Naw Youx, Heb, 21, 1869, lONORABLE Common Couxcn. ‘GrntiENENin compliance with the requirements of the section of the amended ordinance reorganizing the Street Department the sollowing information is aubmitted tor tue con ‘sideration of your honoraple bodies:—Un the 15th of January last, under tbe decision o: Mr, Richard Mott, referee, . me nt was filed in favor of Mr. John Pettigrew, for Pi treet, between Futh and Sixth avenues, and the ry his judgment fucluded in the tax levy for 1859, under the head o “Judgments to be ‘Mr. Pettigrew’s bid tor that pe OF bracil wilh caher heans, the price of twenty two cen cubis yard for earth filling, avd the contract was made fim on those ow &., &. mi terms, he being the lowest bidder. The word y erused from the ss forty” aubattuted therefor, makin teenty two cents per cul au two cepts te thet uamed im the complaint. on wifcn Mr. Pew ’ajudpment was based, and was also the price w coleulating the amount of the judgment, awarded by Mr. Mott ‘Taking this price as a basis of the calculation, there were dine lower bidders ban Mr. Pettigrew. It ie necessary to add, that the original bids ure not to be found on the files of this priety of some action by your honorable Opening up and setting aaide of the judgment thus obtained ‘Reapectfully suvmitied, M. LOVELG, ‘Deputy and Acting Street Commissioner. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CHIEF ENGINERR OF THE FIRE DE- ty” was subsequi , en PARTMENT. Ofnce Carer Exoivern Fine Derantwnt, ‘New York, Feo. 18, i To tHe MONORABLE THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THK New Youe:— In compliance with the charter and ordinances of the city, T present herewith the annual report of my department and the Gondition of the organization under my charge. It is with tifieation that I am enabled, in my statistical summary, to fornia uch details as exhibit the Fire Lepartment of this city w be in « dourtshing condition. Dormg the past year ithas been my earnest and sincere entre 20 1 arrange ihe working of the force under my com: m nd as City oF ive the greatest posalble security to property, without imposing sny onerous or unecessary Inbor upon the department. Ky a judicious qualigcation of district aud otner duty, 1 have been successful it providing for every emergency end danger which might arise; and the beneficial resulta of this plan can be witnessed in improved efficiency in the depart: ment, with less expense io the public treasury. The adminis. tranon of the duttes of my position have been, so far as my own power extended, marked with economy, though, ai the same time, not permitting any branch of the department to be weskened by withholding such expenditures as, in my judg ment, were judicious and Docesaary. A Previous cause of complain during former years—that of, rowdyiem and disoréer—bas been effectually remedied; wud I am free to say that the department has never been in auch gar. fect discip ine, or bearing so trututully a reputation tor ata order, as at the present time. FORCE, OF THE DEPARTMENT, STATISTICAL AND NUMERICAL, ‘The working organ! of the department conaists at the present tume of the following force:—Fourteen engineers, nine- teen hundred and twenty two members of engine companies, twelve hundrec and sixty-two members of hose companies, and five hundred and two members of hook and Iadder com: making ® total of three thousand seven hundred men, increase of one hundred and forty one over the num: Der statea in the last of the Chief Kngineer ‘be above are divided into forty-seven engine companies, fifty seven hove companies, and filteen hook ad Jadder com: DER Pithere are forty-nine engines in condition, seven ordt- ary aod three building; thirty nine hose carringes {in good coa- dition, fitteen ordinary and two building; ten hook and ladder trucks in good condition, five ordinary, one building and one Febullding; ferty-nine bose tenders in good condition, and sive ordinary. ‘There are in use in the department forty-four thousand 9@ yen hundred feet of nose in good condition, and thirty four ri ion, jusand one buudred and fifty teet in ordinary oo NOMBER OF MEN ALLOWED TO RACH COMPANY, et by the Board of Aldemen, Dec. 31, 1856, ‘LOSS BY ‘The amount of loas by fire di be present year present: ‘an incre» se in amount Ber tat aubmaiea io my report, Dut at the aametime, tt than the z of previous years. The destruction of the Cry: hes largely to the ; but as the estimated value of that buflding for p the value Bo lag dye gels ah ool ibition edifice, it will ‘be seen that in instance alone a large addition has been made to the loss by fire, when, fn reality, but a small amount ould have been realized from the sale of the building. LOCATION FOR FIRE APPARATUS IN SEVENTH AND RIGHTH DISTRICTS. I desire to call the attention of your honorable body to the fact. ey % ae eal ie companies tgp be Beventh ani listricts, will, in a short time, uu! locations. The houses ‘Dow oocupled by the aratua alluded } A) a ground, the tenure of wi will expire in 8 few mon: It is indispensable that this important arm of the service hou d be at once provided with new Jocations; and when it is considered how short « time will elapse before the leases ex- pire, no delay should deprive the community of the valuabl ‘ald ot the companies so unfortunately aituated, Your honora- ble body bave decided by resolution to extend Beekman streat through the Park, woul it intersects Park place, and I would fwuggest the propriety of causing to be erected a the southern fe ‘of he Wark suitable buidings to be used for the Fire Department. 1 present the following companies as being in want of loca- tions, and I trust that speedy action will be taken to meet the pony No.2, Fugine Comapuny No.2}, Ropine Gompany io 20, 16 upy No. 21, Kngine Company cn Howe, Company Ni Pie Hoes OS jo, 25, Hose Company No. 27, y, he burning of the: ry wd bed towe on te Oey the lower of the city tg without a lock out,” with the ercepton ore Hoek lle capalas whieh inte caly onata too lower part of be ce in the appointment by the Mayor of and Washiayton markeug, T have, besa arrangements to Bupply the loss peed ory toa erecleton ioe sth ense’ * jeton Bowery, third venues: the want of an alarm bell {o that wrt ond wo lnroared Src while, atthe same sf +3 Promptness and efficiency by the ‘eae pus uinenns AND THEIR 4 di oocanioned by rin; Sy i cram Sundays particularly has veo ah E i TELEGRAPHIC APPARATUS. ‘This invention, originally destined u Sprervice a iment tr ee, cover ae: ‘There should be some metho comintaloaton 2 i a5 Ef C of the fre apparatus, snd T would suggest the propriety sete oaoiry inte ibe moat feasible and ecogomieal plan. Tain ole of the opinion that the fire ar ould be made a valuable auxiliary to the department, and by Kp seq J ap olurm Sener poems shonin a erative, and 1] nding “is the spreud of any’ conflagration from delay in its locality. id STATIONS OF LARGE LADDERS, the bette: urity of tife and erty, I have had cighioen large Indra conatroted and Rtabloncd at the follow: jacea for use in case of fire, vit:— ‘6 P use re ladder, 1, Battery railing, Whiteball street side. 2 Franklin Market, lower aide. § Trinity chureb, rear, 4. Peck Biip ferry house, EST 5. Bt. George's churcb, Beekman 6. North Duteb church, Aun and William streets : Bt Peul s church, Fulton street side. City Prison, Leonard street side... 9. City Ball park, Chatbem street side. 10, City Halt park, Broadway aide... 11. Dusne park, Huane and 12, Bt John's park, beach street sid 13, &t ‘Stephen ‘ani ire’ 14 §t Thomas’ church. Broadway and Houston street. 15, Washington Parade ground, Fourth atreet std 16, btuy vesunt park, e> Bt ai 17, Madison perk, Brosd: 18, Kngive house 83, Fit REPATAE AND NEW ir NGS FOR ‘The organization of the Ftreet Commiseioner’s Departmeat during the pest year bas in a measure provided tor the eres to houses occupied by fire apparatus; but ws who have been for some tim * treet Commissioner coms repairs ordered ye Common Counc! ‘ter’ in ty hands. under the lite acuog Stree sioner, the work Ws expeditiously and economnally pertormed, and I presume thatthe Street Department will, a: hn early day, carry out the renolutions passed by the Comm + Counedi, in relation to wew buildings aud repairs for the Fire Department. BADGES. Practical experience has demons'rated that the present 8} tem under which badges are aistributed to the merabers of Fire Department, is in many cases entirely inoperative and peeds amending to render it a protection to the deparement. ‘tbe Board 01 Representatives bave had the subject under con- sidersnon, and a commutee bas been appointe? to revise and mend the law, go us us to make It more stringent in Ns penal Wes, and fusther provide agat' si meny of the abuses which are incapable of remedy in the defective condition of tbe law. FIRB COMMISSIONERS ‘The Board of Fire Commissioners, ty whom the Fire Depart- ment and the community are largely indebted for the good or- cer and discipline which now prevails, have duties to perform which at times may be unpleasant. but which result ia the general prosperity and welfare of the department. It is an ar- euous and embarrassing — position out ot the Board of Fire Commissioners, having vole two evenings in the week during the year, deciding upon the cases brought before body. The genuemen composing thet commission have labored zealously gn bebalf of good order and dlacipline, snd mainly through their etlort have elevated the character of the depart ment for discipline and eficieucy, and are diicently carrying outthe objects for which they were organized by impartiaiity and sound judgment. Icheerfully endorse the Board of Fire Commissioners as the conservaiors of many necessary reforms which have lately token place in (he departwsent, and to their ssaistance 1 owe much in the preservation of the department in its present orderly etate. The Board of Commissioners in their judwuments are actuated so ely by a desire to perpetuate the Fire Depart: ment as an orgapized volunteer force, proiected by dieciplive ‘and good order, aa the reliance of our citizens in time of dan ger; and to accomplish this end their decisions must bear equally upon all cases, and in this respect their deliberations have been of ihe most impartial characier. STEAM FIRE ENGINES. During the past year the department has been much agitated on the subject of steam fire engines, and the mierite of this innovation on hand power have been iraely commented upon, iL hot only in ihe depuriment, but by, a closes of our citizens, ‘The Common Council, some time since, ordered for the use of the city to large steum fire en fines'trom Messrs Lee and Larned, patevters Those enuines ave been completed, and experimental exuibitious of tavic powers have been given at different times. It cannot be denied Wat sleam fire enuines possess quoiiications, of power not ponsessed bs hand apparatus, but the necessity for thelr tse ta This city Inu question which time can alone determine. ‘Since ther accepunce from the contractors by tbe city they have been put wv practical operstion on two occasions, viz:, the fire in Luane street, on the eveving of January 17, and atthe fre in routh etreet, January 24, 1889. “From ihe result of thelr operavens, ] am to say that the expeciations hoped from their tatroductiop bave not in any manver been realized. ‘Ihe stesm engines now owned by’ the city are large in alze und owerful ip action, and if permited to dis: re would entail more dumage by that itis sought to subdue ‘The propriety of their introduction into general use {8 questionable, in my judgment, though thelr services may be rendere? eflective on extraordinary occasions, when the department might be called on to do extra or iabo’ rious duty. In this respect they may prove arf addition as an auxiliary branch of the department; but to be relied upon as the effective weapon of defence agoinst fire, 1 am disposed to quesuon their capa- bility and quickness of operation. The city of New York is protected by 4 soluntecr fire department unequalled in the world, and on their promptness in responding w the call or duty, the community rely for protection agsinst the rav- ages of fire ‘The iatroduetion of steam fire engines wouldem- burrass seriously the volunteer system, though as an adjunct to that valuable institution it may aseist materially 1m reliev- ing the members of ibe depurtment of many disagreeable and Isborious duties, ‘The Common Council, in their decision upop the practieatility of the tptroduction of steam five engines, should carefully consider the relative expense and services rendered by the departinent, as ut present constituted, and the Applicability and cost of the bewer power sought to be used. ‘Au the Common Council bave ordered the steain fire engines tobe built, itis my duty, a8 an officer in the city government, to give the apparatus an impartial trial on thelr merits alone, wLen, ifthey deraunstrate w) hat ther frieuds claim that thev at? capable of acccmpllsling, others of improved aud lighter con struction, to be taken to fires by hand power, can be readily procured, if deemed necessary. SALE OF OLD MATERIALS, I have, during the past year, at stated periods, returned to the Comptroller and Common Council the amount of revenu : derived trom the sale cf old materials in the Corporation yard Hiuched to the Chiet Bngineer's alee. By direcdon of ths Street Commissioners, (October 4, 1868,) 1 have delayed any further sales until otherwise ordered. ‘The subjained suinmary will ex the amounts paid into the city treasury, as the 8 of such — $188 33 417 pez’ sales is8—From February 18 to Ma: “ May 1810 October Total... es 8666 2 INITIATED FIREMEN’S CERTIFICATES. I have received two thousand four hundred and two dollars ($2,402) for twelve hundred and one initiated Gremen’s certia- cates, and paid the same to John 8. Giles, Keq., tbe Widows’ aud Orphans’ Fund of the New ¥ partment. GENERAL REVIEW FOR 1858. ‘The Street Commirsioner, G. W. Smith, Esq., has appointed, under resolution of your honorable body, Mr.’ John B. Lever. ich, an exempt firetian and a practical machinist by profession, Superintendent of Fire apparatus. be pew bose ordered by the Common Counoil has been par- tially delivered; twenty-five thousand feet are now vader con- tract, and in'a abort tie the remalnder of that quantity wil have’ been furnisbed by the contractor, This amount, with what is already on hand of old hose, will be suflicient to meet the wants of the department for some time to come. In the transactions connected with the administration of the duties of the office af Chiet Engineer of the Fire Department, T cannot refi ain from testitying my approbation of the course pnrsued by the Committee on rire Department of both Boards of the Common Council, and the genera} dis ca by tbe city government to, encourage and preserve the eff clengy of thé department. Without the ald of the Common Co, neil the department would bein an inefileleut condition, and the cheerfulness with which evary application has been re sponded to fs a renewed proof of the confidence of the mem- bers of the clty government in the present volunteer aysiem. ‘Jo the active and efficient Fire Marshal, Alfred K. Baker, Keq., 1 om under many obligations for the energy displayed by him in investigations and prosecutions arising irom cases of incendiariem. ‘The Board of Assistant Engineers, who have been compelled to do extra duty ip consequence of my continued sickness, are entitled to every commendation tor the prompt and eflicient manner in which they have performed their duties. I teel treasurer of ‘ork Fire De- called upon to bear g7 ateful lestimony t9 the able and faithful ntion which they have ever disp! erests, not only of the Fire Di it, but. pay citizens of New ork. of HBNRY H. HOWARD, Chief Engineer Fire Department. Five thousand copies of the above report were, ordered to be printed. The resolution to pay Ira Buckman for plans for repair- ing the City Hall was called up, and F seopersd & discussion on the claim, the Board adjourned to Thursday. Respectfully submi BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. The Board met last evening—President Purdy in the cbair. PROPOSITION TO ERECT A BUILDING FOR THE SUPRRIOR COURT. Supervisor Purpy offered a resolution to the effect that the Committee on Civil Courts be directed to inquire into ‘the necessity of erecting in the Park a suitable iron build- ing for the Superior Court—to be so constructed that the principal materisls used can hereafter be converted to the construction of other public buildings. Referred to the Committee on Civil Courts, The bill of Norman McLeod ($586) for supplies fur- ished to the county Jail, during the month of January, was presented, upon which a resolution was offered by Mr. Kenwepy to the effect that this county is not liable for the support of persons held by the Sheriff on civil process, and requesting the Legislature, if legislation is Lege gf to provide for the support of persons so detained at the expense of the party at whose suit such persons are de- tained, Referred to the Committee on County Offices. By @ resolution, the Comptroller was directed to lease a pe dka 3 per annum, to keep the stationery of his rtment, ‘Chairman of the Standing Committee was directed to make up the estimates of ‘jations for the scveral courts and county offices for in order that it may be acted upon and presented to the Legislature immedi q Bean beep rerolved to i to tho Legisla- emorial protesting against passage of an act for the relief of tax and assessment payers in the city and county of New York, on the ground that it is calculated to operate against the speedy collection of taxes and as- sessments. Clerk the Board was directed to re- quest the Common Council to appoint a committee to con- fer with the Committee on County Offices in relation to a location for a new Ray, Ro ‘The salary of the rk of the General Term of the Court of Common Pleas was reported to be at $1,000 per annum. The report of the Committee on County Offices in favor fe gan $2,000 for safes for the Repister's office was © report of the Committee on Criminal Courts and Police, in favor GO greg ag Assistant in the Dis- trict Attorney's of at $2,500, a clerk at $1,000 anda So ies cert ear we ‘d adjourned to OUR MUNICIPAL RIGHTS. MEETING OF THE JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE BEST MEANS OF PRO- TECTING OUR MUNICIPAL RIGHTS AGAINST ALBANY LEGISLATION. ‘The joint committee of the Common Council, appointed to consider the best means of ‘protecting the interests of the city from undue interference by the Legislature at Albany,” met last evening in the chamber of the Board of Aldermen, Alderman Boole in the chair, and seven other members of the committes present. Out of the twenty-one gentlemen who wore invited to attend and comer with the committee, only the flye following men- MORNING EDITIO tioned appesrod:—R. W. Lowber, Judge Welsh, Thoe. T. Ferri#, James English and Silas B. Dutcher. This was probably owing to the stormy nature of the evening. After the meeting was called to order the CuamMan stated that the committee were now ready to hear any suggestions which might be made to them by any of the gentlemen in the room. No response being made to the observation of the Chairman, Alderman Peck moved that all communications received from gentlemen who were invited to attend the firet meet- {ng of the committee, stating their reasons for not attend- ing, be published tn all the daily papers of the city. ‘Alderman Braprry thought that such a proceeding would be treating those whom they invited with disre- pect without due reason, for though they did not attend eltber of their meetings, their absence might have been matter of necessity. ‘A long debate followed, which ended in the motion being lost, ty @ vote of 4 to 3, Alderman Peck then moved that when the committes adjourn, tt adjourn eubject to the call of the Chair, and the motion was carried, Alderman BRapLey moved that the resolution which was jit acopted should be reconsidered. He argued that sf the committee adjortrned aubject to the call of the Chair, it war probable they would never meet again, and then they would have accomplished nothing; whereas, if they ® journ to astuted time, the gentleme: whom they have invited may coufer with them, and an agitaviou might be pot up before the bills which are now before tie Lagisla- ture, and Which materiaily taterfere with the interests of the city, are paesed. He would move as a substitute that they a@fourn to meet next Monday evening. Councilman Burress. did not see any advantage in basty action. There arc paw, he gaid, ome fifty bills to be brought before the Legislature, and it is necessary for the city wuthorities to do something; he would, therefore, se cond the motion for a reconsideration of the terms of adjournment, Aldcrman Stank copsitered the committee were work- sg in darkness, He did pot ree bow they could make any celiberauions velore they knew even ‘tho nature of the bills that were to be introduced to the Legisiature. Counc!'man Lamnrrr would sooner yote for tbe dis- cherge of (he committee from the consideration of the matter altogetler than vote for an indefinite adjourn- mont, It was time that something shouid be done (o pro tect the rights of the city agaiast legisiation, of which we bave bad too mneny ear For the information © Alderman Starr, the CmarrMan stated that he was epeaking to a Senator in the course of he day, and he informed him that there are bills pending before the L mare which will not be geen by the citi- zene pul they are passed, and we will Know hothing of m until they are reported, though they aflect our inte- rests materially. ‘The motion for @ reconsideration was at length carried after along and warm debare, and the committee agreed to adjourn til! next Monday Mr. W Lownek said tbe bill appointing Pilot Com- missioners could be carried out so as to put the city to an expense of twenty millious of dollars in cutting away piere and filling up wharves, Tt was algo proposed to cre- ate the Commireioners of the Central Park a body corpo- vate, baving the entire right and title to the property in the Central Park, with but little limit to their expendi- turee, and with the power of naming their successors or contwmuing in perpetuity, Changes were also to be made in the City Inspector’s Department by establiching a new Fanitary Board, which shill be able to entail whatsoever expenses It may gee ft Upon the city, Mr. Lowber spoke sguipst the icepen t ds, such as the Board of Edu- cation, Police Coma , and Almshouge Governors— boasoe which are respousiblé to no authority for their ex- penditures. Mr. W. Grranp thought the bills before the Legisla- (ure in regard lo the city Were gimply a speculation for the advaptage of some party or parties. The Legislature seemed to be acting as the Common Council of the city of New York. They have passed a bill leasing a lov of land 10 @ certain eleemoeyuary institution for one dollar a year. Well, if the Legislature is able to compel the Corporation of New York to lease one lot of iand for a@ dollar a year, can’t it compel the city to leave ail the yest of Mer property at the same rate? He thought that Was an exceedingly bigh banded piece of usurpation. The way to prevent the consummation of such an iniquity was for the city of New York, represented by its corpo rate anthorittcs, to solemnly protest to the Legistature against such a disfranchisement of the city. Ifa proper public mecting could be got up in the city iu regard to the matter, £0 the popular voice could reach Albany, it would algo be’ of great advantage, and: might prevent the con- summation of our distranchisement, but it would be better uot to have any public meeting at all than to have a swail ove; and it should be astrong one, strong in numbers and the character of the men composing it. ‘Tuomas T. Feet thought if the Legislature could usurp control over the Corporation property jo wharves and piers, they bave power to control all our property and tranchises. He did not know exactly what our charter is, and thought that the committee should enlighten them in regard to the character of the charter, and that charters should be furnished for use at the next meeting. It war cecided by the committee that a charter should be sent to each of the persons invited to speak at the next meeting, 80 they could learn before their arrival what the provisions of the charter are. A committee of three was appointed to wait upon the city members of the Legislature who are in town to find out what bills are before the in regard to this city. Aldermen Laimbeer, Bradley, and Peck were ap- pointed as that committee. ‘The committee then adjourned till Monday next, at 8 o’ciock P. M. Cuba in Michigan. DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. [From the Detroit Free Press, Feb. 18.] The Democratic State Convention for the nomination of a candidate for the office of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan, was beld pursuant to notice, in the City Hall in this city, yesterday. * . * * * * * Mr. Wa. M. Fexron, of the Committee on Resolutions, made a report. The committee had entertained some doubts of the propriety of bringing forward a political platform at this convention, but, considering that another year would pass before the party would again assemble jn State convention, and that important issues were now presented to the people of this country, that have not entered into former elections, the committee had unani- mously concluded to present the following:— Resolved, Tbat we have an abiding faith in the well-krown and universally recognized principles of the democratic party ot the Unton: that the present prosperous condition of the country, aud its frienaly and peaceable relations with the civi- ized World, are, in an eminent degree, owing to the applica- tion, in our national affaira, of those democratic principles which browght our government into being, bas sustained ix in trying emergency, and established it on its present went a8 one’ among the principal Powers of the earth. Resolved, That we have the highest confidence in the ability, integrity and patriotism of the present chief Kxecutive of our paton, and tbat bis efforta in promoting the peace and pros perity of the country—in obtaining from Great Britain the inquishment ef the claim which Prfeig be Mega? amir Shae Spree wl rotecting ts of American oitizens upon i Rodin executing the iawn against ine ‘African slave trace’ merit the sanction and approval of all national and patriotic men. Resolved, That we deem the possession by this it of ine alend 9) Guba decinble forthe proper Gofence Snel prosecion of our great and rapidly increasing commercial intereste; that its aquintion seowld not only greatly Benet the agricultural, me chanical, and commercial interests of the whole country, but would put an end to the importation of slaves rica, who now find their market on her shores; and that homauity and ipierert therefore impose upon the general soverament, the duty of obtaining possession of Cuba whenever it can be dore consistently with national honor and justice. On motion of Mr. E.H. Twomson, the report of the committee was accepted and the resolutions adopted, with deafening cheers and applause. Loud calls were le for Mr. Grorce W. Pack, who Snally came forward and addressed the convention. It was not his purpose, he said, to detain the convention at any great length, but he desired to express his perfect satisiaction with the nomination of the Hon. Alpheus Felch, and his concurrence in the resolutions just adopted. * * * * * * * Then astoCuba It was the happiest day of his life when, gg 8 he heard the democracy respond to the call for Cuba, ven years men thought he was getting ‘op high heels when he said we must and shall have Cubs. He spoke at some length upon the benefits to be derived by the acquisition of that island. The commerce of New Fagland will be greatly increased by it. Look at our own ‘State (he said)—Look at our inexhaustible } North. Cuba is the best lumber market ‘in the world. Ina national point of view he thought that the acquisition of Cuba could not be over-rated; but he would forbear going into details, Calls were now mado for Mr. E. H. Taomson, when that gentleman responded :—He congratulated the convention upon bd Lard of its deliberations. * . . * Tho speaker referred to the “Cuba” resolution. Cuba nog aay Capi) Ley we Lote tg oi He, with . Cass, had iong had “‘his eye upon ” use. The of New ‘England, cota it be psec oak for the of that island. Mr. Thompson closed with an urgent appeal to democrats to enter upon the campaign wih ana vigor. (Applause). Mr. Lavi Bistor moved that the proceedings of the con- vention be published in the democratic mages. Carried. The convention then adjourned sine die. ‘Williamsburg City News. ‘Tre Fernie. —The negotiations betwoon the old Pook Slip Ferry Company and the new lessees have thus far no been very successful. Yesterday the new lessces notified the old company that if by to-morrow at noon they aid no come to some determination, either to accept their offer, or leave the price to be for the to cision of referees, the: ae new leedonata ate wo Ponts dud sim, running thet: fer ind slips, Sixth ateoet.. fa the matter of the Grand street ferry, that has already been left to refereos to decide what shall roasopable consideration, post ‘Tne Broapway Ratroan.—Yesterday eight new cars, built by Watson & Co., of Springfield Mass,, were landed and put upon the Broadway Railroad, to be used as soon as the track can be got in order. They are nds in weight, will be drawn by one horse’ and wi I pent from pe a i regularly until Monday of fn} ‘week. pts tides Data From Bouning.—Miss Elizabeth Strickland, who ‘Was 60 feverely burned onthe 18th of January, by her clothes taking fire by tho explosion of a fluid lamp, died oe Sacrrines ne % Devoe street, on Sunday ev q ryan q fered Intensely from the burns, 17 CSM days and W YORK HERALD. PRICE TWO CENTS. THE ITAIJAN EXILES TO AMERICA, Interesting Correspondence Relative to King Bomba’s Extles—Their Names, and Some~ thing About Them—Shail They be Hospsta- biy Recetved tn Sew York—A Plea for Them—Preéparations for Their Reception. ‘The following correspondence was received in’a private letter from a prominent diplomat in London, by a gen- theman of this city. It will explain itself -— Lonpox Jan. 28, 1859. My Dear Sm—A strong desire is felt by alt who, on this side of the Atlantic, have liberal minds god hearts, that tue bersecuted poiitical victims whom the King of Naples is sending to New York should not be repelled by the rovisions of ery loca! law, but, on the coutrary, should welcomed, as they really deserve to be, Among them are some of the noblest martyrs of liberty, Ihave writ- ten several letters in the hope that this matter may not be upattended to; but I cannot be satiafied without a direct appeal to the epiritand onergy which experieace has tavgbt me to appreciate in you, ‘That you may have the fullest knowledge of the facts sscweed bere, and feel the confidence inspired by the Digucet aud begt ources of information, T enclose copies of two letters addressed by me to ———. I canput tell you how anxious | am, where I am, and as Tam, thatsuch illustrious sons of !iverty as Poorio and Set- tembrini sbould, in their darkest hour of suffering, find comfort in the outsetclied arms of American citizens. ‘The foliowing aro the ietiers referred tox Lospon, Jaa. 28, 1859. My Dear Sin—I beg to enclose a printe of the pri- foners who were pardoned; but some of them died long ago, and the government of Naples never took any nutic. of it, and forgot their death. ‘This speaks volumes They are all political victims, and the groat majority gentlemen by birth and education. With renewed tuanks, yours, truly, flee Tne following is the list referred to:— NAMES OF THE ITALIAN EXILES, CONDEMNED TO HOUSY OF CORRECTION. 1. Dardono Guiseppe. 4. ech Antonio, 2. Spaveuta Silvio. 15, Notaro Tomaso, 3. Agresti Filippo. Ib, Morgante Rocco, 4, Barilla Felice. ‘17. Matfer Emilio. 5. Faucitano Salvatore. 18. Falcon: Filippo. 6. Bettembrini Luigi. 19. De Geroiamo Camillo, 7. Longo Giacomo. 20. Mazza Emilio, 8. Nelli Fravei Mariano. . Calaiiore Mishelangelo, 9, Alette Michele, . Lopresti Antonio, 10. Procenzano Francesco. 11. Sodano Filadelfo. Datardinale p, Gerolamo Veneziano Innozenz0. 12. Porearo Vito. . De Simone Francesco, 18. Maazeo Ignazio. . Bell’ Antonio Francesco, CONDEMNED TO TRONS 1. Crispino Raffaele. 36. Del Drago Giuseppe. 2. De Stefano Francesco. 37. Scblavone Nicoia, %. Nisco Nicola. 88. Romeo Domenico. 4. Ventre Aniello, 89, Castromediano Sigis- &. Poerio Carlo. mondo. 6. Pica Giuseppe. 40, Dell’ Antoglictta Dome- 7. Ruocco Baftnele niga, 8, Mascolo Gaetano. 41, Pellegrini Angelo, 9. Pugzelia Domenico. 42, Manelli Pietro. 10. Abbagnale Giugeppe. 43. Gruli Achille. 11. Tortorielio Luigi. 44, Mauro Rafiaele. 12, Esposito Antonio. 45, Lamenzi Stanidlao, 13, Subgtivo Alfonso. 46. Pace Giuseppe. 14. Leonza Luigi. 47. Lacosta Leopoldo. 16, Palumbo Laigi. 48, Lamis Domenico. 16. Palumbo Girolamo. 49. Praino Luigi. 17. Iacovelli Lorenzo. 50. Garcea Antonio. 18, Pironti Michele, 51. Piccolo Angelo Raffaele. 19. Bruico Cevare. 52. Comita Francesco Save- 20. Dono Vincenzo. rio. 21, Caprio Giuseppe. 53. Cimino Domenico, sa- 22, Mollica Stefano. cerdote. 28. Fiavano Giustino. 54, Bianchi Ferdinando, 24. De Angelis Carlo. 55. Cimino Giuseppe. 25, Lamperti Pasquale. 56, Palermo Nicola, 26, Pavone Carlo. 87. Surave Francesco. 27. Pessolani Giuseppe. 58. Surace Stefano di Fran. 28° Ricci Giumbaitista. cose. 29, Serino Ovidio. 59. Gerace Roceo. 80. Greco Vincenzo. 0. Pripepi Giuseppe. 81. Parente Luigi. 5 82, Salsa Angeio. ; Raffaele. 83, Montano Pasquale. ; Cuzzocrea Vincenzo. 84, Petruccelit Emilio. 64. Filace Giorgio. 85. Argentini Achille. 65, Nicolo Antonino. Lovo, Jan. 27, 1859. ‘My Dear Sir—You are no doubt aware that the King of Naples has ordered @ certain number of political pri- Boners—to long, go cruelly aud go unjustly deprived of their liberty by his detestable government—to be re- moved from their dungeous and transferred to Cadiz, thence to be transhipped to vessels which aro to take them to New York and there leave them. It was in vain that the victims protested against this brutal act of vio- lenee, accompanying a pardon which left them free to go wherever they liked. It is understood that they have been removed on board the steamers that were to con ‘vey them to Cadiz, and most probably they are now on their way to New York. Tam told that there is a law in that State empowering the government to prevent loeb removed out of the prizons of a foreign State from land! in the State of New York, and that that law might b> applied to sraly Siaatetows martyrs Bifes Pom Icaa hardiy ve such a thing possi ‘should say, that of all in. the world those mar. places abs will find the United States the country whero ‘ir sufferings, their courage, their patriotism and their love of liberty will be respected and appreciated, and that when it is known who they are, so far from being re- petled from the American shores, they will be received as they are entitied to be by a free and enlightened and generous vation, As it is, however, possible that a mis take may be committed, and a law which was not cer- tainly made to reach cases like this, misapplied to them, I beg that you will take such steps as wili ingure these victims of despotism the reception which humanity, if nothing else, entitles them to in all civilized countries. I venture to apply to you #0 freely because I know your sympathy will be for those in whose favor I appeal. Amovg them there are Baron Carlo Poerio and Mr. Luigi Septembrini, in whom I take a particular interest. At the same time, they all deserve equally a hearty welcome from American citizevs. I remain, &c., There can be no doubt that the exiles will be cordially received, not only by their own countrymen in this city, but by our citizens. A movement has already been in- stituted in the Common Council, and our Italian residents haye gone to work in good earnest. They have appointed acommittee, of which Mr. Gughelmo Gajiani is President, to make the requisite preparations. This committee has decided upon having a public meeting on the arrival of the exiles, eliher in the Academy of Music or some other appropriate building, Eminent speakers are invited, and the band of the North Carolina—most of them Italians— will play the national airs, It is hoped that Americans will participate to a jarge extent iu the demonstrations. ‘Some of the exiles are men of wealth and distinction, and some are poor. The Italian committee intend to collect in some manner, either by personal solicitation or public subscription, funds suflicient to defray the ex- perses of the needy to Sardinia, where it is understood all of the exiles desire to go. It was reported yesterday that the Spanish captain to whose care the exiles had been confided became frightened for fear that his ship would be seized on his arrival here, and wansferred the exiles to the care of an English captain, who had taken them to Sardinia, according to their own request. The report, however, could not be traced to any reliable source, and is believed to be untrue, The Italian Committee are busy with their preparations, and as goon as the arrangoments are completed for the orators and room, will publish their programme—possib!; in a day or two. It is expected that the Mayor will pre- side, and that Messrs. James T. Brady and Renry Ward Beecher can be prevailed upon to speak. Honor to the noble exiles who have suffered in the cause of freedom. Personal Intelligence. Mr. John D. Jones, Prosident of the Atlantic Mutual In- surance Company of this city, one of our largest and most successful institutions, is to sail in the steamer America, from Boston, to-morrow, for Europe. He is accompanied by his family, and gocs out for the benefit of his health. Mr. Stephen 8. McCready, of the firm of McCready, Mott & Co., of South street, also goes out in the same vessel to Liverpool, on the commercial business of the house. Hon. Wm, L. Goggin, the opposition candidate for Go- vernor of Virginia, accepted the nomination and an- nounced his intention to stump the State. The Madison, Wisconsin, Patriot mentions a rumor to as effect that Governor Randall intends to resign his office. The Senate of Missouri are sitting as a Court of Impoach- ment, for the trial of Jadge Jackson. v In the cage of the State of Minnesota vs. Edward Heenan, charged with embezziement of certain moneys collected for taxes in the year 1858, the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. An effort is being made again by tho friends of Leahey, the recusant Monk of La Trappe, says the Waupan, Wa consin, /tem, to procure his pardon. It is thought that he Cn fully atoned for the crime for which he was sen- tenced, Henry Clay Pate, a gentioman whose name became quite familiar during the “border war’’ in Kansas, was married in Portsmouth, Va., on the 16th inst., to Mias Sue Thomas—Rev. Henry A. Wise officiating. The Hon. Wm. L, Sharkey is pr for Congress in the Fourth district of resented by Mr. Singleton. as a candidate Ippi, how rep ARRIV A From r in ship Columbia—Mre Corson and Mie @ K Hendricks, Goldstein ring, TC ‘8 Daly, N Daly, JD Bel, 88 T Folk, KU, yell 10 Hill, it Corr and indy, GO Fo JM Buby, M Ward, W rs 6, W Sues, Mra Hen ee ine, B on, BLA Wil darel 3 @ pia ‘TR P Ravenel, ¥ he frdmtioed, HGrap—and Min be dete ‘rom the ship iter—Wm H Avery, of ery ecticut; Mra French, 2 Canta. ‘The ivev Job 8 Frouch died at Naval Inteliigence. ‘The frigate Cumberland, and atepeor sar. Mhrion and Vincennes were on the coast of Africa at last dates, but no Probable Loss of the Steamship Black ‘Warrior. THE CONDITION OF THE SHIP AT LAST ACCOUNTS— NAMES OF THE CONSIGNEES OF THE SPECIE—CARD OF HER PASSENGERS, ETC. ‘The steamtug Screamer, Capt. Germaine, came up from the Biack Warrior, ashore on Rockaway bar, yesterday afternoon, bringing the specie, paseengers’ baggage, ant moat of her crew, The ship lay with her head to the east- ( ward, and had ten feet of water inher. The Screamer has been engaged to attend on her. Capt. Bowen of the Loard of Underwriters, had gone down to her, and will at ouce commence to lighten her. She has very littfe cargo. Without very favorable weather, the provability is that she will not come off, as she went on the bar at the top of 8 high easterly tide, and is steadily bedding in the sand. The following are the amounts and names of the con- signees of the specie:— $18,000—D. 8, Robbins & Son. $27,000—E. H. Alberti. $157,000—Ward, Campbell & Co, $6,100—Maitland, Phelps & Co. The Black Warrior was built in this city, in 1852, is 1,686 tons burthen, rates A 2, is owned by Livingston, Crocheron & Co.; valued at $135,000, and ia insured in this city. THSTIMONIAL TO THE COMMANDER OF THE BLACK WARRIOR. We the undersigned, paskengers on board the steamship Black Warrior, from New Origans and Havana w New Yerk, beg to express our grateful thanks to Captain J. W Smitb for bis kindness to us on this trying oscasion, When oupger was imminent, bis anxiety was to save our lives abeve all considerations. fis attention to the ladies will not be forgotten. His coolness a go gave coudlteace to the mid and wavering. We heartily trust that he may long command the nobie vessel, and live many years an orna ofession. Signed on behalf of ment to the pri the pas. bepgers:— EUSEBIO RIRO, BUGENE J. SULLIVAN, JULIO CALMELS, H. W. WEEKS, ‘AUGUSTIN T. VARONA, — GISSIN_ ATKINS, BEANABE VARONA, CHAS. CHANCELLOR, GEORGE CUDE, FERDINAND HERGENT, ANTONIO CUADRADO, MARIANO AGUERO, G. DILLON, JOHN LOUTHER, H. LeMESURIER, Jr., Scspay, Feb. 20, 1859. Hicntanps, Feb. 21—9 P. M. The steamabip Black Warrior stiil lies in the same posi- tion, Three lighters are alongside of her, endeavoring to save her cargo. Wind blowing a gale from the north. west. Weather clear and cold, ‘Washington’s Birthday. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CELEBRATION—THE MILI- TARY PARADE—PROPOSED DINNER OF THE NA- TIONAL GUARD, ETC. The name of Washington, the tutelar saint of Columbia, ig intimately blended with whatever belongs most essen- tially to the prosperity, the liberty, the free institutions and the renown of our country; and to day the people of this great American nation will celebrate the one hun dred and twenty-seyenth anniversary of his birthday, and with a united voice honor kis memory and emulate his bright example. It matters very little what immediate epot may be the birthplace of such a man as Washington. No people can claim, no country can appropriate him; the boon of Providence to the human race, his fame is et:rnity and bis residence creation. To day the heart of every Amer!- can beats with gratitude when they think of the saviour of their country, and from one extreme of tbe republic to the other will go up fresh p:eans of praise to the honor of the departed one; and to-day the memory of Washing- ton, who, with but a handful of undisciplined yeomanry, triumphed over a royal army, and prostrated the lion of Engiand at the feet ot the American eagle. will be perpetu- ated. Bis name shall live forever upon the brightest page of history while the flag of liberty waves over the American continent; yea, and after kings, emperors, princes and nobles shall have sunk into oblivion. It was by his hand, under the auspicious smiles of Heaven, that the independence of this great and happy country was achieved, which has been maintained intact for scores of years in prosperity, and in almost perpetual peace. Judging from the pre} tions that have been made in this city, and indeed ghout the country, both in a civic and military point of view, the day will be cele- ‘brated with more than usual spirit, Col. Duryea was serenaded last night by a splendid ‘band of music at Private residence in yy eighth street, near Fifth avenue. Col. Walter Preston, of Virginia, who is to deliver an adcrege at the dinner, arrived in the city yesterday, and is stopping with Col. Wm. M. Peyton at a private resi- dence. Gen. John E. Wool, who has accepted an invita- , 8 also in town and stopping at the St. Nicholas Hotel. ‘The National Guard are to give a review to Gen. Wool and Col. Wm. M. Peyton in Fourteenth street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. His honor the Mayor, with several distinguished gentlemen of New York and other places, have invitations to from the litary of Boston is also to be present and to participate in the festivities of the occasion. We would suggest en to those holding tickets, as we understand dinner will be served precisely at 73g P. M. 8, will celebrate the day Company F, Washington Gi by a dinner st Military Hall, wery, this afternoon at THE DAY IN JERSEY CITY. five o'clock. The Jersey Continental Guard will celebrate Washing- ton’s Birthday by a parade in Jersey City in the forenoon, and a ball at the Hudgon House in the evening. City Intelligence. Acctpgnt on THs New York axp New Haven Ran- ROAD. —As the eight o’clock Boston express train of Saturday morning was at its greatest speed, near Williamabridge, the rear car, containing sixty passengers, was thrown from the track in consequence of a broken rail, and all the passengers more or less injured. Both the trucks of the car were torn off and the car dragged for some distance, until the coupling connecting with the forward car broke; otherwise allof the passengers must have been killed. The Most severely injured were Mr. John C. Wheeler, of the Union Place Hotel, and Mr. John T. ‘Wheeler, of Seymour, Conn.—the father and grandtather of John Wheeler, Esq., of this city, and not Mr. John Wheeler himself, a8 stated in yesterday’s evening papers. AxenicaN Tract Socrery.—The meeting of the Executive Committee of this Society, was held on Monday, February 2l—Rev. Dr. De Witt, in the chair. The Assistant Trea- surer reported that the receipts from April 1, 1858, to February 21, 1859, for publications, were $207,438 98: ‘being $5,279 61 more than in the corresponding months of the previous year, Receipts in donations, from April 1, to February 21, $97,870 76, being $1,549 06, more thap during the same mouths of the previous year. Letters were read from France, and from the missions in Turkey, Burmah and China, and also from our principal foreign mission boards, showing the wants of foreign and Pagao lands, and appropriations were made for the Society’s current year, for the severa! missions in China, amount: ing to $3,000; for Burmah, Siam, and Assam, $1,200; for 'Y | Northern and Southern bmg Nobioed: for the Armenians, Armeno Turkish, Turkish, oie and others in Turkey and Syria, $4,500; for Italy, $400; Russia, $700; France, $700, and other appropriations amounting in all to $15,000—the whole to be remitted before ‘Apeit 1, when the Society’s year ends. Firs iv Braver Strest.—Between two and three o’clock yesterday morning a fire was discovered on the second floorfof the building No. 34 Beaver street, in the premises of J. W. Wheelock, commission merchant. The fire was promptly extinguished. The stock of wines on the second floor is owned by Mr. Rancous, and is insured for $1,000 in the Hanover Insurance Company. The first floor and pyper porect the building is occupied by Robert E. Kelly & Co., dealers in segars. The stock is by water probably to the amount of $1,000; inaured for $40,000 in the following companies:—Excelsior, $10,000; Hanover, $5,000; National, $10,000; Montauk, $5,000; Long Island, $5,000, and Firemen’s, $5,000. The fire, it is | Supposed, originated fa some way (rom a tub of ashes. Fire ix West Twenty-Fourtn Srreer.—Between eight | and nine o'clock a fire occurred on the second floor of tenement bouse No. 99 West Twenty-fourth street, in the rooms occupied by Zegmund Wendt. A little girl, during the absence of ber mother, accidentally set fire to a sofa, when the flames extended to the other articles in the room, and before the flames were extinguished the furni. ture was damaged by fire and water probably to the ex- tent of $100. Insured for $700 in the Rutgers Insurance Company. The furniture of Mr. J. B. Radley, on the first floor, was damaged by water; noinsurance. The building is owned by Anthony Hubenner. It is about. $50, and is insured inthe Republic Insur: pany. A Seeman reece @ child fram suffocation at great risk to his own !ife. Fire ix Henson Srreet.—About half-past five o'clock Tast et & fire occurred on the third floor of the building No, 129 Hudson street, in the premises of Charles Dun- levy. It appears that bis mother-in-law, Mrs. Carman, was in the room at the time, and sayg that a litte boy lighted a stick of wood at the stove to make “rainbows,” and then threw it among the shavings, which inatently gnited, The damage will be about ; ho insurance. ARREST ON SUSPICION OF ARSON.—Yesterday afternoon a ™man named Edward Turner was arrested by officer Hines, of the Fifth ward, on suspicion of wilfully setting fire to tenement house in the rear of No 50 Worth street. The coured! was conveyed to the Fifth ward s‘’ation house, a Captain Hutchins detained him to await the Fire Mar- a shal’s investigation. Court Calendar—This Covrt—Circuit.—Nos. 908, 34, Screme 5034, 1004, . 519, 569, 644, 428, 630, 690, 286, 237, 279, 423, ‘345, 487; 401,'267, 341, 523. Svrmnon CovrT—Trial Term.—Nos. | 67, “4 “i, 48, 247, 471, 473, 475, 476, 482, 487, 488, 401, 407, 499 602 493, 494) 7, 499) 501) 602; 604,’ 605, 508, 507, 508, 609, 612, 613, Common Prxas—Trial Term —Part 1.—Nos, 121, 726, 662, 419, 260, 268, 667, 024, 740, 727, 746, 747, 080, 657, 808, Part 2—Now 71, 287, 698, 748, 740, 756, 761; 762, 758, 765, 766, 767, 768, 760, 260, Fire Commissioners, The Board held an adjourned meeting last night, and continued the investigation into the cause of the fight be- tween ebgine companies Nos. 30 and 40, while at a fire in Beekman street on the night of January 27. Assistant Engineers Baulch and Hackett were examined, but did not see the fight, Martin Z. Crowell, Secrotary of the Irving Insurance Company, was standing on the corner of William and Beekman streets; he heard cheers for No. 40, and saw a man with a pipe in his hand, but saw no blows struck; he heard a great deal of noise. Andrew J. Smith, Sceretary of the Manhattan Insurance Company, saw a man standing on No. 40 with a pipe in his hand, inging it, but saw no blows struck. John Dougherty, of No, 90, saw Mr. Hutton, the foreman of No. 40, strike Mr. McNally with his trumpet. Another map, nemed Keenan, a runner with No. 40, struck he witness a blow which stunned him; was picked up by ome upkpown person and laid on the ‘sidewalk; saw Mr. Hutton strike Mr. Grant, ef No. 30; heard that the latter was injured by a pipe; Mr. Button was the ovly man wit- ness suw “striking out’? from No, 40 on the occasion in nestion; saw a man standing on top of No, 40 with a ipe in his band, swinging it round in ‘‘ail sorts of fash- ov? witness was not aware that No. 30 was prepared tor a fight. Jobn Roberts, a member of No. 40, was in Beekman etreet shortly after the fight; kt go of No. 40’s ‘ope near the Park; at that time Nos, 80 and 40 ware both going to the fire; they did not ave any cifflcalty, both companies were endeavoring to get to the fire as soon as possible, When witness ar- rived at the fire, be got on top of the engine, but did not bave a pipe in bis hand; beard that Messrs. Sarvin, Allen and others were injured; be understood that Mr. Grant had ttruck Mr, Hutton, the foreman of No. 40, and had almost killed bim; wituess called upon parties to arrest him. The cage here rested, the Board reserving the right to hear one or two witnesses on specific points. The Chairman stated that this was the first cafe where counse! had been admitted; they would determine next Friday might whetber they would allow them to sum up the case. Both sides were satisfied to abide by the decision of the Board. The cage was then adjourned until Friday next, Brooklyn City News. BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL. The Board met last night, the President in the chair. Washington's Birthday.—Aiderman Van Baowr offered a resolution to the effect that to-morrow (Tuesday) being Washington’s birthday, the flags be displayed from all the public buildings until sunset, and that the public offices be closed at noon. Adopted. ‘The Board of Education. —Alderman Greex, of the Com- mittee on Ar #, Sciences, &e., offered a resolution that A. B. Baylis, C. J. Sprague, F. W. Zumbrodt, John W. Hunter, George W. Pareons, Thos. H. Rodman, Lewis Roberts, Charles Kelsey, Jr., Jobn M Phelps, Charles F. ‘Tuthilt, Frederick Morris, Ezra D. Barker, ©. A Lay, Jas. G. Hall and J. M. Seabury, be appomted members of tno Board of Education, in place of members whose terms have expired, and that Jas. R. Delbecchio be appointed in place of H. Harteau, resigned. The matter was referred back to the committee with two added, to report in two weeks. Albany Legislature.—Alderman Dovaras offered a pre- amble stating that a bill beforo the Legislature proposed the establishment of a Board of Councilmen in addition to the Common Council, to which the following resolution was appended :-— Resolved, That the Counsel of the Corporation be fostructed foprepare & memorial 1 the Legislature to be signed by this Common Council, respectfully protesting on behalf of the mu- Bleipsl authorities of thie clty against the passage of any laws in regard to the public oflces ofthis city, without the Common Council shail first sak for the psssage of such laws. Amended #0 as to include that no bill authorizing the Jaying of railroad tracks be passed without the consent of the Common Council, As amended adopted. Alderman Backuovss offered the following :— Whereas, it appears by the public newspapers that two acts have been submitted to, and are now penaiag petore. the Le. gislature—one in relation to the anpply of the city water, and the other in relation to the sewerage of thie city—both of Which take from the city, through the Common Council, some of its chartered powers and rights, and whereas. no sach acts have been submitted to the Common Vounell orto any public jeeting of the citizens of Brooklyn fur their consideration and fore, After a long discussion the resoiution with preamble was adopted by 10 ayesto7 nays © Short Weight in Coal.—Alderman Dova1as offered a reso- lution directing the appointment of a committee of ture to examine an weuke the best method of regalating ‘the sale of coal by w! correct weight shall be given to consumers. ‘The subject was referred to the Alderman of the Tenth (Douglass) for report. Montague Street. —A resolution was offered which directs the arch avd surroundings over the tunnel in Montague street to be flagged and provided with seats. Referred to the Law Committee. Action FoR DaMaGes AGarner THs Crry RartroaD Com Pany.—An action brought by E. B. Spooner, Hsq., editor of the Brooklyn Star, against the Brooklyn City Railroad Company, for damages arising out of injuries sustained by being thrown from a sleigh owned by defendants on the 10th of January, 1856, was commenced in the City Court, (Judge Culver, presiding,) yesterday. It is claimed by the plaintiff, that on the a Ny of the above date, he took passage in @ page sigh which was conduct. ed by the agents of Company, for the purpose of being safely conveyed from the corner of Fulton avenue and id street, through Fulton street, to Orange street, and that the Company being common carriers undertook A pg Ee sufticien v1 witha or runnin, prin Sod Tide thereof, fer passengers to ride ‘on, and apon wi Passengers were negligently allowed to ride, or induced to ride, that by such carelessness the footboard was broken by collision with another sleigh coming from an opposite direction, the Plaintiff was thrown off, and sustained the injuries com- plained of. There is also an allegation in the complaint that sufficient sleighs were not running for the accommo- dation of gers, and thatthe sleigh was carelessly driven. e damages are laid at $10, The evidence for the plaintiff went to show that a runaway horse at- tached toa coal sled ran against the stage sleigh and knocked off the plaintiff, resuiting in a compound fracture of one leg and a fracture of the left ara. He was con- fined to his bed until the Slst of May following, suffering great pain, &c., and since unable to use his arm as before the accidebt. ‘The nature and extend of the injuries were fully explained by Dr. McPhail, oue of the attending phy- sicians, and Mr. Spooner himself, whose examiastion is - yet concluded. The defence will probabiy open w- lay. Firz.—A small frame house on Kosciusko street, near Nostrand avenue, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. It was owned and occupied by Bernard Gaflaey, who just came home ip time to save his wife, whom he carried out The house in her night clothes. and contests were de- ed. The fire orignated from the burni ofa candle in @ wooden candicstick. Loss No insu- rance. New Cavrcu.—The Elm place Congregational Church, Rev. Mr. Bartlett, pastor, are making efforts to erect a new and commodious church edifice on Fulton avenue, near Hoyt street. A collection of $2,500 was taken up to- wards the project after berthed be ody + last. The Jadies of the church contributed $400 of the al amount. Orextxg oF a New Scuoot.—School House No. 15, situated on the corner of Powers and State streets, was formally opened yesterday with 900 scholars. Several mem! of the Board of Education, and a number of the parents of the pupils were present. The bi cost ‘$23,000, and the plot of land on which it stands $0,000. It is located in a new neighborhood where a school was much required, Revenues of the Colonial Government in Cuba. We compile from the Gaceta Oficial of Havana of the 10th inst. the following returns of the revenues of Cuba for the past year of 1858:— Internal ‘Customs AMR 5 018 108 06; Pret Py Total. hone gad iM 1830 425,995 673¢ ‘ 927 213, 1,041,544 96% 1,398,472 20: é : 252 62" '836,774 36 Yans'ove a 141,030 89% 410,000 523¢ © '561,940 41 208/328 2655 496,358 38 104,686 6436 96,658 19° 300,342 5,900 22 288,417 28 2,016 290,483 61 16,643 87 109,172 03 §=—15,815 90 852 166,497 66% 1 360 30; 96,162 54 40,445 49 76,608 03. 101,603 55 ‘26415 101,867 70 80,201 55. 98,223 28 = 118,514 76 108,264 26: 439 51. 108,703 779% 23,216 43.4 89,336 74% 112,568 1756 64,702 25: ‘278 12 64,976 3856 Bari 12,193 163g 10,017 38% 22,210 BA Holguin. 902 i 280 Guantanamo 24,772 51 28,399 34 48,171 85 Santa Cruz.. 8634 8,768 685g 9,462 00 Pinar delRio 82,795 63 689 37%, = 83,484 903¢ ees cincinnati ‘Total. ,. $7,128,748 0034 10,907,647 9236 18,126,396 93 The items of revenue that have produced these returns are thus given under the head of “Sections according to the budget”: — its and contributions, 1700 898 6255 a8 Ba 230,080 69 to the government of Cuba, it Rac pcre A up the returns in such a way as ‘shall show My possible total. This $2,612,567 93 over the estimated receipts for the same ume, and an increase over the receipts of 401 44, Of this increase $1 72,400 augmentation of import duties, and 7% from Sab arcane of tho nlovunh of edpert aameroomadion