The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-20

Quilted on The ground Of a variance between the
proof and the indictment. She was recommitted to
prison. and will be tried next term. Several GASES
which were on the calendar were were put over
until the December term, among which was the
case of Moses Erich charged with receiving stolen
goods. The Grand Jury presented number Of
indictments, to which the prisoners pleaded not
guilty.
A large number Of the friends Of Mr.. Daniel +.
Sickles, member Of Congress elect from the Third
district, serenaded that gentleman last evening. in
front Of his hotel in Park place. Mr.. Sickles made
spicy and pungent speech in which he referred in
no complimentary terms TO the elements Of opposi
ton that were arrayed against him, and thanked
his friends for their warm and hearty support
Our report Of his remarks Is crowded out by the
pressure Of news matter
The Board of County Canyassers met yesterday
at the usual hour, Supervisor Stillman in the
chair The case Of the Fourth district Of the First
ward. /. was understood would come before the
Boards but further than vote rejecting the report
OF Supervisor Kennedy, nothing was done. The
motion was made by Mr.. Kennedy himself, and
over an hour was consumed in debating points Of
order and in taking appeals from the decision OF
the Chair Supervisor Blunt made q motion to the
effect that the report of Mr. Kennedy, with the re-
turns to which it referred, should be sent TO the
District Attorney; but this was also rejected. A
similar motion was made by the same Supervisor
in regard to the returns from the Third district of
the Third ward, but il was also unsuccessful Fail
ing to transact any business, and as it was evident
that nothing could be done during this session, the
Board did the best thing if could under the circum-
stances--it adjourned.
Both branches of the Common Council were in
session last evening In the Board of Aldermen a
proposition was submitted authorizing the Hudson
River Railroad Company to run small cars over
their road between Chambers street and Fifty third
street. specifying that the rail should be used and
the fare be five cents. The proposition met with
warm opposition, and after considerable discussion
the subject was laid aside without any definite ac-
ton. A large amount Of routine business was trans
acted in the Board Of Councilmen. The Comp
roller was directed to advertise for proposals from
the HERALD and other journals to publish the
official proceedings. resolution was adopted
directing the Street Commissioner to advertise for
proposals for building to be erected on the south
side of Fifty-frst street, between Lexington and
Third avenues, to be called THE Infants Home y
for the reception Of Legitimate children, aud sp-
propriating s25 900 for that purpose.
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about 800
bales the basis Of II &c for mddng uplands; the
market steady. Common grades of -four we're in
good supply, with pressure to sell by holders which
depressed the market and caused prices slightly give
way; good to choice brands Of extra firm while
sales made to fair extent Wheat moderate
demand, while sales light at rates gwen in another
column. Corn heavy and prices easier while sales
were light Pork was steady with fair sales including
mess a, ST 20 Oh 62, and prime at sl4 for old and
s14 60 for new city cured Beef steady and good
demand Lard was firm, with moderate sales. Sugars
sold to limited extent, while prices continued rm
the transactions embraced about 300 hhds rates given
another column. Coffee moderately dealt in, while
prices we're steady. Freight engagements were light
To Liverpool cotton WAS engaged a. 732d. I'd, aud
rosiu at .. vessel Of 500 tons ker up TO load
with cotton at Mobile for Liverpool al sl6d per ID