The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-21

of subject Of ballooning to Europe has, it will
thus be seen taken definite turn and the lapse Of
three or four weeks win let us know whether the
| proiec, is feasible or not
The trial or action at the suit OF colorcd
man named Mowers commenced yesterday in
the Supreme Court circuit before Judge Potter, Of
| Saratoga county, against number Of gentlemen
who resolved themselves into a vigilance committee
in Hudson, Columbia county and tarred and
ea,hered the plaintiff, on the grounds Of undue in
rmacy with young lady Of that city. The plaintiff
the only witness examined yesterday and the
case will he resumed this morning
The examination of persons implicated in the
late riots at the Bergen tunnel was continued yes.
te,day at Hudson city. Considerable difficulty
was experienced in procuring the attendance Of
witnesses. and further proceedings were postponed
until this morning. Hudson city very quiet,
many of the lahorcrs having returned to their
work under the assurance OF getting their pay on
the first Of next month, and those unemployed
evinciDg no disposition to create further distur-
bance. Thirtynine Of those under arrest have
been held for the action of the Grand Jury, while
the balance have been discharged special police
have been detailed to keep watch over the road in
he vicinity Of the riot in future.
The projected extension Of Beekman street
across the Park is not likely to be soon realized
In communication to the Croton Aqueduct Board,
charged with carrying out this improvement, Comp.
troller Haws denies the validity Of the Law under
which it is proposed to make the extension, and
says that all property belonging to the city is
pledged for the redemption Of the public debt.
The Comptroller, therefore. declines to participate
in any manner with the Croton Aqueduct Board in
carrying out the measure. The communication
will he found elsewhere.
Hiram p. Leslie. the individual who recently
swndled several young ladies out of their wearing
apparel by fraudulent representations, was con
victed yesterday in Philadelphia, of the larceny,
and sentenced to three years Imprisonment in the
pententary.
Four licenses were granted at the meeting Of the
Excise Commissioners yesterday. A rather spicy
discussion arose out of resolution offered by
Mr.. Kerr, which will he found in our report else
where.
The cotton market yesterday continued quite steady
and sales of 500 bales made the basis of quota
tons given in another column Flour opened with som,
buoyancy and activity, but closed heavy for state
and Western, and at slight decline for common brands
Wheat exhibited rather rmness with some better
demand, while sales were made to fair extent Corn
and frmer with sales OF Western mixed at SIC
ssc and Southern white sod high e2c Pork was
better and good request with sales of at SIS so
SIS 62a of clear do. SIT 25 and prime at $40 62l.
$40 rs Beef heavy, and lard steady Sugars
in steady demand, with sales of about 900
hhds Cuba muscovaios and 2,l33 boxes Havana on
terms given in another place. Coffee firm with sales
Of about 800 bags of Rio at prices given elsewhere The
stock compared with last week stood as follows