The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-25

the sum OF $4,000 for "Printng Tor Departme nts,
not authorized the Street Department. Alder
men Adams and Mady spoke against che motion
and Aldermen Boo c and Pock ia favor Of it. The
motion was eventually carried by vots Of to A.
alderman Bradley moved TO reconsider che qucs-
! ton. which was carried. Alderman Genet then
moved that the Board adhere to its former action.
This wac lcst-ayes s. noes Z. Alderman B,oIc re-
newed bis motion to concur. Alderman Peck
moved to lay the paper on the table The motion
was carried, and the Board then adjourned to Taes-
dag evening next
In the House Of Representatives yesterday, the
discussion political affairs was resumed. and at
times became quite lively. Mr.. Smith, Of Virginia
referred to q conversation with Senator Seward, in
which the Latter said that his party had had grcas
deal of trouble with Irish voters. rs they would
take their money and then vote against them.
Seward preferred colo, ed voters. as taey had NO
such trouble with them. Mr.. Smith endeav0red 70
elicit from the republican candidate for Speaker
disclaimer OF bis endorsement Of the Helper book,
but was unsuccessful. The House hAllotted for
the twenty first time for Speaker, without efectng
a choice, and then adjourned till Mouday.
The special committee of the Senate appoiuted
to inquire into al the facts connected with John
Browns foray, are busiIy engaged in their work.
According to our correspondent shcy have already
subprnsed Judge Army, Of kansas; Mr.. Conway
Congressman elect from Kansas; Augustus Wat.
ties, editor Of the Kansas Herald Of Freedom;
Captain Montgomery, one Of the Kansas free State
border ruifau leaders; G. T. Lowrey. at one time
sss, Or. Howe, of Boston; Mr.. Sanborn, of New
Iyar, Gu.s< MI
also subpoena Henry c. Wright, whose confession to
a knowledge of Old Browns designs has already
beer published in the HEeALD, together with Sum-
FER, Forbes, Greeley and other abolitiouists.
The case Of Dion Bonrcicault, the dramatic au
thor and actor, against Mr.. Field, Public Adminis
traitor, and Mr.. Stuart, lessee Of the Winter Car
den theatre, for an Injunction to restrain the plain
tias from performing the drama of the "Octoroon,r
was brought on yesterday before Judge Iogersoll,
in the United States Circuit Court. After the read,
ing OF vast number Of afidavits aad letters of a
conflicting nature, tie Court adjourned the further
hearing, but refused, under the circumstances, to
grant preliminary injunction. So for the pre-
sent the "Octoroon' will be nightly produced
until otherwise ordered by the Court.
Tho sales Of cotton yesterday embraced 5000 bales in
GLIDING $500 in transit The market closed steady on the
basis Of 11c per Id. for middling upands Flour Uss
held with more 6rnness, and for COMMON grades Of
State and Western advance Of &C. 1oc demanded
and the market closed with increased buoyancy Southern
-four unchanged, while sales fair. Wheat was
quite firm and the views Of holders being above that Of
buyers, the sales moderate. Corn quiet prices
irregular yellow Jersey and Southern ranged from
Sac TO Sc FOR the former and s5c Soc for the latter
old was scarce and nominal. Pork was firm, with
sales of mess at SIG l2i. SIG 20, and Of prime q,
s 62z $l IS. Sugars we're firm but quiet sales
ccnnAt TO $50 hhds. refining goods at T4c Coffee WAS
quiet and gales limited 400 bags Maracaibo sold at
12c., and small 10! Jamaica ri the figure. Freishs
we're firm, with few engagements FOR Liverpool ard