The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-31

over in the Hebrew language. We are prevented
by want Of space from giving q translation Of the
ceremony. which was listened to and participated
in by large number Of both sexes. The synagogue
Is neatly fitted up, and the vocal requirements OF the
Rev. b. Moscowitz are alone sufficient to compen-
safe any one Of the JEWS persuasion in paying it
visit during the festival. Services will be held
every morning and evening until Monday, and an
address will be deliyered on Thursday morning.
The argument before the Court of Appeals upon
the Street Commissioner case WAS concluded yester
day, and the decision will is expected be deliver
ed about a week hence.
The proceedings Of Congress yesterday were unin-
'eres'lns all parties being engaged in the coming
ate Senator johnson reported 6hl proposing reforms
in the present system of printing. reduo
ing the prices, &c In executive session the district
appointments were all confirmed The House was
again engaged in discussing the Kansas question.
The democratic members of Congress held eau
Gus last evening upon the Kansas BILL and adopted
resolution to sustain the Lecompton constitution.
report of the proceedings is given among our tele
graphic dispatches.
Nothing of importance transpired in either branch
Of the Legislature yesterday.
scene of an unusually exciting nature occurred
yesterday before the Councilmen's Committee on
Assessments. Ex.Judge Whiting and Richard Mott
were present at the meeting of the committee as
counsel on opposite sides of question Of little pub
lie interest. So high did dispute which arose out
Of the argument run between them, that first one
and then the other, on two different occasions, pro-
nounced the statement of his opponent untrue. Elk
Judge Whiting appeared to have lost all control
over his temper, and actually took off his coat to at
tack Mr. Mott. BY the interpostion of the commit
tee, however and Others, he was with difficulty re-
strained, and after considerable time order was
restored.
The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday. reso-
luton offered to the effect that the Comptrol
Ter repor. to the Board the names of all the parties
receiving salaries from the Corporation during the
last three years. The Committee County Offices
reported in favor Of extending the Hall of Records
as to allow ad litonal room for each office in
the building, to be done under the supervision Of
the Committee on County Offices, at an expense not
to exceed SIG ,000 The report was adopted. The
report Of the Committee on Civil Courts adverse To
paying tie bill for decorating the Supreme Court
rooms and reftting the chairs, &C., amounting tc
over 81 000 was called up and elected debate
after which IL was adopted. The Board adjourned
till Tuesday next.
The Board of Ten Governors met yesterday. From
the returns of the several wardens it seerss that
there now 7.777 persons under the care of the
Board. which is decrease of 205 rs compared with
last week This decrease is mainly In the aims
house. and always comes on the return of fine wea
ther, as there are hundreds who can make a living
inl summer time who have to depend upon pub
lie charity in the winter. The Governors spent a
good deal of time in doing no business worth re-
cording.
The preliminary examination of J. B. Smith. who
is charged with defauding the city treasury of ten
thousand dollars, was continued yesterday before
the Recorder, who decided that Mr. Devn must be
sworn as a witness. and also that the Comptroller
be examined. Comptroller Flagg was, therefore,
put upon the stand and examined at considerable
length. Owingso the press Of matter we are COM
PEELED TO postpone the publication Of our report Of
the testimony.
The brought yesterday by the City OF Baltimore,
giving further decline in cotton 81 Liverpool
Of I'd per ID, produced corresponding effect
market. The from the South, noticing easier
freight market, with improved demand for sterling ex
change aud dimnusion In receipts some points
covnescted the effects Of foreign sdvces and impaired
more strength the market The sales yesterday ON.
oraccd abor eco bales closing at about l2c for straight
tnes o. middl.ng upanes, which were Flour
heavy and slosed Al rsios in favor OF purchasers The
sales confined chiefly TO the local and Eastern trade
Wheat active, and about IS coo bushels
sold at gwen in another column Corn steady
and prices without charge Of moment Sales were TO
fair extent a. Csc 6ec. for Southern white and prime
yellow Rye sold Of 6Tc 10 arrive. Pork less ami
mated while prices continued TO be about the same
lots sold a, $40 so sle S. and prime a sis rs Cof
fee active and prices firm The Courcrs cargo
n 800 bags Of RIO sold .; L, and about ESQ to
the trade a, &c losc. lokc The stock Of Rio in
this market comprises only aeou, $3.50 bags, and abou,
81 ccs bags OF all kinds $4,000 OF which consists OF Bsas
Fr,isbs we're less buoysnt while engagements were
moderste