The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-03

morning. Hon. VIM. l. Dayton, the Attorney Gene
raj. viii then conclude the summing up on behalf Of
the prosecution. II is possible that verdict may be
secured to-day.
twill be seen by the weekly bank statement. in
another column that the movement Is all in the right
directon-that the contraction is in the proper de-
partments and the expansion the same The great
increase in specie looks encouraging. The delin
quency of several railroad companies in their interest
payments yesterday is referred to in the money
article. The want of funds is beyond all question
the cause Of the default; but why the money is not
forthcoming will probably appear in due course of
time Parties interested must have patience, and all
will come out right
The President and directors Of the New York and
Erie Railroad presented themselves yesterday after
noon, by invitation. at the New York Stock Elk
change, for the purpose of making to the board an
EXPOSITION of the affairs Of the company. Mr.. Mo-
ran, the President gave long and detailed account
OF the condition and prospects Of the road and was
followed by Mr. Lathers, one Of the directors Mr.
Stebbins, one of the Board Of Brokers, spoke in
terms highly complimentary to the company. and
introduced resolutions, which were adopted, pledg
ing to the company the sympathy and cooperation
OF the board.
The stockholders and depositors Of the defunct
Bowery BaAA h,l meeting yesterday to deliberate
upon The condition of the affairs of that institution
We give report Of the proceedings. together with
detailed statement Of the condition OF the bank in
another column.
meeting of property owners opposed to the use
Of locomotives on the Harlem and New Haven Rail-
road below Fortysecond street was held last even
ing. committee was appointed to wait on the
General Superintendent of Police and request him
to abate the alleged nuisance forthwith
We give elsewhere another chapter of the dornes-
tic drama of the Woodman family including another
pathetic letter of Mrs w. to her friend, dear dear
Babe" Apart from the matter Immediately re-
lating to the Woodlands our readers viii find our
report very interesting il gives an inside view of
the method of conducting private asylums for the
insane that is rarely obtained.
meeting of unemployed worlzingmen. number
ing several thousand met in Tompkns square yes
terday, and appointed u committee to urge upon the
Common Council the necessity of taking immediate
measures for carrying out Mayor Woods suggestions
with reference to furnishing relief for the mechanics
and laborers who are now suffering for lack of
work.
Two secret meetings of the Police Commissioners
were held yesterday. At the first great public
question was before the Board but neither the pub
lie nor the press would be admitted. If this habit of
exclusion is continued the board will soon become
police inqusition.
The second trial of Cancem, charged with the
murder Of policeman Anderson will take place on
the 10th inst. panel of one thousand jurymen has
been ordered for the occasion.
Cotton quiet yesterday, and sales OF moment
reported Breadsufis were in better supply The
receipts for foryesht hours preceding yesterday FORE
noon embraced 600 bbs -four las 900 bushels wheat
and l. 600 bushels corn, all by the canals and North
river and oa bbls flour by the Erie Railroad Besides
which the Southern brought 2443 bbls -four
aud $40 bushels wheat. Notwithstanding the free
rivals during the few days past of -four and grain there is
little accumulation Of stock the greater portion being
bought up arrival export aud by the domestic
Some fears felt that at the close OF navigation
our stock will be SO light enhance prices both
shippers and The heaviest receipts after
the termination Of navigation will come by the way ofNcw
Orleans. attended. however, with risk and liability
10 damage when arriving by the lakes and canals
Flour yesterday with free purchases Tor export
The market however closed the preNiou days
prices The expor, demand for wheat active and the
sales embraced within the neghborhocd Of 100 bush
els chiefly Western, including Chicago spring at 81 oil
81 O2L, mostly the inside figure, With other descrp
tons quoted In another column. Corn scarce and
lgmci, With ln!led sales q western mixed az ec T1e
FORK was sold in small lots At so Il $50 % for
Tor stock another column. Sugars nrmer with
sales a 500 COO hhds cuba muscovada at oite Sc
with some small lots prime Porto Rico sac Coffee
steady with light sales Fresbt for grain closed hrmer
fcr Liverpool with engagements Of wheat, in bulk and
bags al I'd sd sgd -four = Cd and cheese At
at rs Cd Sterling exchange per the Boston
irregular yesterday. Produce bills at loo lo2
lo3 asked and bank bills at LOG lo7, aud
some banks asked los which above current rates.
Accepted Bank Of England credits sold high Is los