The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-28
New York, Friday, October 2s, 1859.


The News.
Ossawatomie Brown was put upon his trial at
Chaflcstown, Va, yesterday, the Court having re.
fused, after hearing testimony as to his physical
condition. and appeals of counsel in his behalf, to
postpone the case. We give in to-day's paper the
opening addresses of the counsel on both sides
and the testimony of the witnesses examined.
COPELAND the negro conspirator from Oberlin has
made full confession, but the revelations are
withheld from the public for the present It is
stated that this confession duplicates many leaders
Of the black republican party, and that when the
disclosures are given to the world they will create
an intense excitment from one end of the country
to the other.
The sinking of the steamer New World, in the
North river. opposite Fort Washington, on
Wednesday evening" is fully described in another
column. The passengers, as far as can be learned.
were all rescued by the sloop Jack Downing and
the steamtug Ohio. There were rumors to the
effect that several persons were drowned but our
reporters could not trace the report to any reliable
source. The accident, it appears, was caused by
the giving way Of the framework supporting the
walking beam, which snapped the connecting rod
In two and drove one end Of it through the bottom
Of the boat. The damage to the boat and cargo Is
estimated at $l25 600, upon which there is but
partial insurance.
By the arrival Of the Tennessee at New Orleans,
We have news from Vera Cruz to the 22d instant
1t was rumored that the Acting British Minister had
authorized the British Consul at Vera Cruz to
recognise the liberal or Juarez government Mira
mon was actively preparing his expedition against
San Luis. Neither Of the partisan leaders had
made any movement of importance. The United
States sloop-ofwar Savannah was at SACRIFICES.
We have advices from Havana to the oath inst,
but they contain no general news Of interest
With stock amounting to 10000 boxes, sugar
was steady at nominal prices.
The bark Jessie, which sailed from this port yes
terdsy for a port in New Brunswick, went ashore
on the point of Sandy Hook.
Something ID the matter with the Toronto bank
ing institutions. On Wednesday the International
Bank Of that city suspended payment, and yester-
day the Colonial Bank, after undergoing severe
run during which the depositors beseged the doors
Of the banking house by Thousands, also suspended
payment
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening. AL
derman Stephens offered resolution that the hos
pitalities Of the city be extended to his Excelency
Robert NJ McLane, our late Commissioner to China
who is now or will shortly be in this city, previous
to his departure to Mexico "a Minister Plenipoten
tiary of the United states. It was unanimousl,
adopted. The report appropriating 81 500 for re
pairs to Fulton market was discussed and laid over
After some routine business the Board adjourned
to Monday.
The special committee Of the Councilmen ap
pointed to report an ordinance favorable to ap
pointing inspectors Of steam boilers in the cit,
met yesterday afternoon. Several engineers cam
before them and expressed their views upon tn,
subject, an abstract of which appears in anothe
column. Only one person spoke against the ap
pointment of inspectors.
In the Board Of Councimen last evening reso
luton authorizing the Street Commissioner to pro
cure clock for the cupoa Of the City Hall, at al
expense not exceeding $4,000, was laid over. 4
series of resolutions, directing that the Fulton
South, Wall, Catharine and Hamilton avenue ferries
be sold at public auction, which were adoptet
some time ago, but which were vetoed by th,
Mayor, were presented, having been previously
submitted to his Honor. The suggestions which
the Mayor made were, that in the terms of sale i
should be stipulated that 80 far az the slip,
were not owned BY the Corporation, the termi
nations might be made in the vicinity OF thu
present landings and that the ferries should not b,
sold for less than the aggregate amount Of annua
rent now receivedfor them. The resolutions as thu
amended were adopted. A large number Of re
ports pertaining to routine matters were laid owe
for subsequent action. A resolution was laid owe
directing the Street Commissioner to complete III,
building Of the Fifteenth ward station house, with
out contract, at an expense Of u, $50. report 0
the Aldermen in favor Of an additional appropria
ton of $4l6 600 to the Central Park improvement
fund was received and made the special order TO
Monday. Mr.. Laimbeer stated that at that time ht
would be able TO show the Board why this appro
priation should not be made.
Inc sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about I 2Ot
closing mainly on the basis Of II &c. for mddIne
'Anus. Flour opened with more frmness in the morn
~ ne part Of holders but closed tamely later In the
-! A"o saes were 70 fair extent without change In
p0ee Inc market for wheat was dun for Medium and
so"er sraoes while prime and choice Western soa a,
9 % VI DO, white Canada nj 81 az and ,,..
Michigan at 81 81, and good Chicaoo ,n.,u. - ~
% "ea. oofh was in larger supply, and the MARIE,
ou rofA was less active, and the turn OF the mart,
favored purchasers sales of were made n, ss Or
SIC 30, and Of prime at so 90 sll Beef wac hoa
and lard 10 good demand. The sales Of supars
about 100 hhds, at rates given In another courn 60
was quiet Freighs were steady, with fair engagements
Go ErgIsh rorts at full rates.