The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-13

morning verdict was rendered for the govern
ment against case of obscene microscopes, for
which Mr.. Anthony was claimant. Whatever the
morals of tn" French people may be, and however
facie their oppo tunities Of procuring lewd women
to sit for those ctures which are revolving to our
sense of proprety and decency. we protest against
their importation. and do not sympathise with the
jury who render verdict for the confiscation of
the property and at the same time recommend
that the importers be remunerated for their pro-
perty.
The Commissioners of Emigration met yesterday,
but adjourned Immediately after the reading of the
minutes without transacting any business. The
number of emigrants arrived during the week was
1882, increasing the number since December to
2529. The balance Of the Communication fund is
now $25 ,s6l sc.
The noted heroes Of the prize ring-Heenan and
Morrissey-met yesterday in front OF the Park, and
were near treating the public to an impromptu
rough and tumble. The timely interference Of
friends prevented collision. An account of the
affair will be found in another column.
Coroner Jackman yesterday held an inquest on
the body of Lenhardt Haalze. of 2ls Second street
who came to his death by falling from scatiald at
East river. II appears that one of the poles of
which the scaffold was constructed broke, and
struck deceased in the head, killing him instantly
and precpitating him and four others to the floor
of the dock with great violence. verdict of
accidental death was rendered. The deceased was
81 years of age and native of Germany.
Captain Griffin, of the steamship Granada de-
livered US New Orleans papers yesterday, which
he brought overland, two days in advance of the
mail
good demand prevailed last week for first
quality cattle at fully previous prices, but common,
which were more plenty, were somewhat lower.
Cows and calves were in good request at last weeks
rates. Veal calves were active at from 3sc. to &C.,
as to quality. Sheep and lambs were in demand
and sold as fast as they arrived at from 50 so to Sc
a 81 per head. SWINE were in moderate demand
at our quotations. On sale 4,l43 cattle, l22 cows,
sos calves, $4,000 sheep and lambs and about $500
swine.
The cotton market continued to rule heavy yesterday
while the sales embraced 500 GOO bales on the basis
of the revised quotations given lin another column The
receipts at the ports since September last have reached
25s 600 bales against 23s 900 in 1885, 1902 900 1857
5000 in 1856, and $4,000 in 1855 The exports have
comprised 9s 900 bales against 900 in 1885, 900 in
1857 81 900 in 1856, and log 900 in 1855 The stock on
hand embraced 24s 900 bales against 2l7 900 in 1852
900 in 1857 900 in 1885, and 900 in 1855 The
-four market was less active and buoyant though prices
were slightly frmer for grades. Wheat was with
out change Of importance Among the transactions were
good to choice white Kentucky at 81 46 81 So Corn
unchanged with sales of Western mixed and Jersey
yellow at ST. Pork in fair request, with sales of new
mess at SIS As SIS so, and Of prime at Sill Sugars
some less active and buoyant, but prices
were sustained. The sales embraced 700 hhds
Cuba muscovado, at rates given in another
place Coffee was quiet and sales confined to small lots
OF Rio, and 400 bags Santos given elsewhere
the public sale advertised for to-day postponed until
next week The public tea sale held yesterday, embrac
ed considerable catalogue Of both greens and blacks
and drew large and spirited company. All the blacks
and all the desirable lots Of greens were sold at full
prices There also continued considerable transactions at
private SALE and generally with advancing tendency in
quotations Freights were steady; among the engage
mcnts 500 boxes cheese by steamer for v-
erpoo at 4os 60 tierces beef do at As, with some 90
hhds tallow by sailing vessel at 12s Cd. Shipments in
other directions light