The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-29
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New York, Saturday, October 40. 1859.
The case of old Browp was continued at Charles
town, Va, yesterday. The evidence introduced so
far has varied very materially from the state
ments of the occurrences at Harper's Ferry here
tofore published. The testimony for the prosecu-
ton closed at early hour yesterday, and after
the examination of several persons for the defence
it was found that number Of the witnesses for
the prisoner were not on hand. Brown made
an appeal to the Court for delay Of
the trial till his friends should arrive,
when his witnesses would be brought before the
Court to testify. He complained bitterly Of the
unfairness of his trial, and intimated that he had
been deprived Of what money was upon his person
when he was captured. lie also freely declared his
lack Of confidence in the counsel appointed by the
Court to defend him. Messrs. Green and Bolts ac-
cordingly threw up the case. A young lawyer from
Boston, named Hoyt, arrived at Charlestown yes
terday to take part in Browns defence, and Judge
Tlden, of Ohio, expected to arrive last evening
TIE steamship Empire City, from New Orleans
Doth and Havana 23d inst arrived at this port last
night There was nothing new at Havana worthy
of mention. Max Maretzek and his opera troupe
had safely arrived per steamer Isabel, and would
shortly naugurate the season at the Tacon theatre,
which had been overloaded, remodelled, and put
In superior order Exchanges are quoted as fol-
lows:-London, II to liz per cent premium; New
York, S to per cent premium; New Orleans, 6 to
81 per cent premium. Freights are reported firm
at last advised rates. The Empire City brought
$3.50, 900 in Mexican silver from New Orleans
The Northern Light, from AspinwaA, brings us
two days later dates from Central America and the
Pacific States. There is no news Of consequence.
Such as there is will be found in our CORES
pondence.
We have later advices from Brazil, but there is
little or no news. The Emperor and Empress
were making a tour Of visitation to the north of
their prosperous empire. Commander Mason Of
the American corvette John Adams fired a salute
on the occasion of their departure, and showed
every honor to the distinguished party The Correio
Mercdntil, in the name Of The country, returns
thanks to the foreign vessels Of war for the consi
Iteration and respect shown to their Majesties.
From Paraguay we learn that the English Con.
sui at that place had demanded his passports from
the government, and had arrived at Buenos Ayses
on the 18th of August on board the steamer Salto
do Guayra. He left Paraguay on the 18th Of Au-
gust, in consequence Of misunderstanding with
President Lopez, on account of the arrest Of a
person named Cancer, British subject, on sus-
picion of bis being the agent of conspiracy
against the President of the Republic The English
Consul left her Majesty's subjects under the pro-
lection of the French Minister.
The Excise Commissioners held meetings yester.
day and Thursday to grant licenses, but received
no applications for them. new series Of snits to
the number of 200, have been commenced against
liquor dealers for selling without license. This
makes the whole number of suits against them about
5000.
The Police Commissioners yesterday in secret
session, occupied themselves mainly with amend
ments and notifications to the rules and iegula-
TONS 1t was resolved to apply to the Board OF
Supervisors for appropriation Of $500 to pay for
four hundred special policemen on election day
(supposed to refer TO the November election).
accepted The thirty-seventh rule Of the depart
ment was annuled, so that policemen may vote at
primary elections
Judge Lott yesterday rendered decision in the
case of the Brooklyn Water Works, which in efiec,
gives the contractors their pay and ensures a sup
uly of water to the inhabitants Of the city o.
Brooklyn.
There was more steadness in the cotton market yester
sales embraced about 1890 bales, part in transtu, on III
basis Of quotations given in another column Flour wa
in good supply, and prices for common and medium
grades were Sc loc lower while good to prime exr
brands were steady and prices unchanged. Wheat wa
steady, with fair amount Of sales at prices gwen il
another place. Corn was firmly held, and supplies 0
Western mixed limited The sales embraced Jer
sey yellow q. 81 Oh, and white do. at II; Will
Western mixed nominal Pork was in good de
mand for future delivery, and sales we're made
buyers option all the year, at SIS Is and at saller
opuon, DO, ,eportej IL $l4 IS. Beef ami lard wer
without ani'ason Sugars were more active with sale
Of 500 hhoa Cuba nnscovado at prices given elsewhere
Coffee was quiet but steady. Freghs we're Arm will
Light engagements, the supply vessels being restricted
Among the engagements cotton 10 Liverpool par
compressed, at Sled, cheese BY steamer al ios an,
lard al 3Oe with rice London nj sos aud o,ac
co at IS. 81.