The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-22

offered resolution, which was adopted, calling
upon the Street Commissioner for information as to
the cause of the delay in the construction OF
Tompkins Market. resolution, presented by Mr..
Gross, asking for the discharge of the special com
mittee appointed last March TO investigate the
fraudulent assessments for regulating Fifty
street. was referred to the joint Committee on
Accounts
The trial Of DR.. Theodore Gaillardet for an as
saut with intent to kill Mr. Cranston the proprietor
Of the New York Hotel which was commenced in
the General Sessions on Friday, resulted last
ing in the conviction of the accused, whereupon, in
accordance with the rules of the Court, the As
sstant District Attorney moved for his commitment
to the city prison. The defendant was taken in
charge by the officers, aud will be sentenced on
Saturday AS soon as the jury had pronounced the
verdict Madame Gaiardet gave vent to her emo
ton in convulsive shrieks and the scene was very
affecting.
We learn from Albany that the Court of Ap-
peals has reversed the judgment in the case of
Cancem and ordered new trial.
meeting of the citizens of Brooklyn was held
asst night at the Polytechnic Institute A. A. Lowe,
Esq, in the chair, to consider the expediency of
erecting large hall for first class musical and
other entertainments. Communications were re-
ceived from the Rev. Mr.. Storrs and the Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher expressing warm concurrence in
the objects Of the meeting Amongst the speakers
were the Revs. Messrs. Farley, Kennedy and Mckee,
who all gave il as their opinion that the proposed
building would be benefit to the city, and would
conduce to its best interests. An inquiry as to
whether the plan would include operate represen-
tations met with an intirnation that that would
be matter for the stockholders to decide, and that
the general feeling was in favor Of them. Resolu-
lions were adopted fixing Hhe amount of stock
necessary to carry out the undertaking at 1925 900,
and naming committee Of twenty Of the leading
citizens to solicit subscriptions, and to take such
further steps they might deem necessary to pro-
mote the views Of the meeting.
The opposition of the city of New York held a
mass meeting yesterday in the city Park 1t was a
slim aihir-in fact decided failure. Speeches
were made by Justice Peabody Hon. Galusha A.
Grow, and Others. For resolutions and speeches
see the report in to-days paper
Upwards of two thousand democrats of the Ele-
venth, Fifteenth and Seventeenth wards constitut.
ing the Sixth Congressional district assembled last
evening at the Cooper Institute for the purpose Of
ratifying the unanimous nomination of Mr.. John
sided. Mr.. Cochrane, in an eloquent and impress
sive speech, addressed the meeting, reviewing his
course in Congress- and justfying the Buchanan
administration. The honorable gentleman was
most enthusiastically received, and at the conclu-
sion of his able address was warmly applauded. In
the course of the proceedings Gen. Walbrdge's
name was mentioned, and the majority Of the as
semblage most loudly cheered the General. We
regret we are obliged from pressure on our CO.
lumns to defer the publication Of report Of the
proceedings and the able address of Mr.. Cochrane.
There was large meeting of the members Of
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher,) Brooklyn, last even
ing. TO devise the best means for raising sum Of
$l75 900, which the Committee on Finance have de.
cded is necessary for the completion of the edifce
in prominent locality. The meeting was called to
order by Mr.. Howard, and Mr.. Clafn was called to
the chair. After lengthy debate it was resolved
that subscriptions be raised donations and hat
subscription books be prepared, to be given to all
who desired them. A widows mite Of two dollars
was acknowledged with gratitude, and few dona-
tions made-among them Mr.. Claiin, 81 900; Mr..
Beach, 900; and the Rev. Mr.. Beecher, 81 900.
Two Of these gentlemen also guaranteed to raise
each s. 900 more. The meeting soon after adj
journed to Monday next.
The Excise Commissioners met yesterday after
noon, but a. there was no business before them
they adjourned till to-day.
The following have been received by the Receiver
of Taxes