The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-29

moderate. and nj noon snow commenced 10 fall in
ntnitessiinal masses. In Il short time ii began 10
tail thicker ard faster; but this continued only
short time, when il suddenly stopped, thu sky
frightened, sharp Wind sprung up, and the
mercury Ia the heEmooeter began 10 fall Al
seven o'clock last evening the mercury was at
eight degrees above zero and falling. with every
prospect Of marking zero before morning. The
winter has fairly set in. AID overcoa!s. fars and
VAIN clothing are il demand. The North river was
somewhat clogged with ice yesterday, and ia the
vicinity Of Mauhattanvie the ice was very thick In
few days with this continued cold weather, we
may expect TO hear Of the terry boats being re,aid
ed in making their regular trips.
Another effort was made last evening in the
Beard of Education to amend the bylaw requiring
the reading of the Scriptures without note com
ment in the schools of the city. 1t up in the
form Of a communication from the school officers
Of the Fourth ward, and resolution to pay the
teachers whose salaries have been withheld;
on, both were laid on the table. The annual report
OF the Finance Committee showed An Improvement
Of sl25 900 in the financial condition Of the Board.
Resolutions complimentary to the President aud
chairman Of the Finance Committee were adopted,
and the Board adjourned for the last time.
The weekly meeting of the Emigrant Com
missioners took place yesterday afternoon,
but no business came up. The plumber of emf
grsiits arrived during the week vas l739,
making the whole number landed here since De-
cember last 1000, increase OF ,Gl0 over the
number landed to the corresponding period OF last
year There is now an overdraft against the Board
10 the amount Of s5,Gs2 42.
The wing primary elections took place last night
for members of the several committees Of 1860
The party not making respectable corporal's
guard in the city, the affair caused Interest eX
cept TO a few itnerant politicians.
The demand tor prime beef cattle was active yes
terday at advanced rates, but all other kinds were
dull and merely nominal. The range was from &c.
a &C. l0lc. per ID. with bnt few sales at the out
slde price. Milch cows were dull and nominal
Veal calves were in steady fair demand at from Sc.
&C. &C., as to quality. Sheep and lambs were
active with light receipts, and prices adv inced CSC.
soc. per head. lot of $50 head sold at over $40
per head Swine were in request at sc. SIC. On
sale, ls7 cattle, lis cows 3sl veals, 1914 sheep
and lambs, and 2D062 swine
Tie sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about 500 bales
The market closed with steadiness the basis OF lie
per ID, for middng uplands. Flour was held with in
creased ffmpess and in some better demand from
tho trade, with some speculative inquiry Tue market
closed about sc per Dbl advance for common aud
dunn grades OF State aud Western, while Southern com
mon brands and low grades of extra rather easier
with fair Of sales. Wheat moderately deal
in prime red Southern sold at 81 80 and red State at 81
20. Corn firm, with fair amount Of sales. Pork
was lets buoy ant ana active sold at about sic 10
SIC IS and prime at sll 621S. Sugars firm and in
fair demand chiefly from rolners The sales embraced
about $50 800 hhos $50 boxes Havana and 200 bags
Brazil at rates given in another column. Coffee arm,
with sales Of 700 bags Rio lac. l2c Frcights were
steady, with fair punt of engagements.