The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-21

BY the arrival OF the Glasgow at this port ye,ter
day we have European advices to the sth inst, one
day later than those received by the Vanderbilt.
The ne vs. is important.
The Bank rate of discount had been advanced TO
four and half per cent and an additional advance
was expected. A further severe fall in the stock
of the two principal American railroad companies
ia reported. Altogether, the financial news indi-
Gates a crisis in monetary affairs. The cotton
market was steady, while treadstuhs were dull.
The accounts from the Continent present no
new feature Of Importance.
Our dispatches from Washington announce the
probability Of a rupture of the Cabinet upon the
secession question. The subject is discussed in
our editorial columns, to which our readers are
referred
The jubilee, at Springfield Illinois, las, night,
in honor Of the success Of the republicans, was a
brilliant affair. Mr. Lincoln made a brief speech
IN response 10 the calls Of the Wide Awakes, and
Senator Trunlbull spoke on national affairs. The
speech Of the Senator is given elsewhere in our
columns, aud as II is regarded as a semi. Official
exposition Of the opinions Of the President elect It
viii doubtless command all the attention # de-
serves.
The Farmers Bank OF Richmond, Va, sus
fNAAA1 SPtN&6 iogM1aA' gtsteaN0Jf d1A - - hhSAJ
that the other banks Of the same city, as well al
those throughout the State, will follow suit. The
Charleston banks will shortly, IT Is believed, also
suspend specie payments.
The committee entrusted with the purchase Of
exchange met yesterday, at the Bank of Com.
merce, At one o'clock, and made large offers for
exchange at the rate current this morning, without
being able to obtain any large amounts. The
incoasiderabe and the details on bills Of this class
could not, Of course, be arranged in time for the
Persia. sailing a, an early hour today. The com.
mi,tee viii receive offers daily up totwsye o'clock,
aud return answers at two.
The Mozart Hall Democratic General Committee
met last evening, and appointed tomorrow for
holding primary elections for the selection Of dele
gates to the various nominating conventions for
city Officers.
Meetings were held yesterday morning, after
noon and evening Of No. % Sixth avenue. 10 Is.
,absh a society Of working men, with sufficient
capital composed Of ten dollar shares) 70 enable
them to purchase produce, &c, in the first mar
kets and supply the same to members atfir cost,
and for other purposes that would enable them to
have cheap bread, low rents, and just wages
A constitution and bylaws had been framed, aud
several resolutions submitted, some Of which we're
adopted
The Board OF Supervisors met yesterday aftcr.
noon, bat transacted no business Of importance.
According 70 report Of the Comptroller there
was a balance in the county treasury on tie 18th
inst. OF 81 go ,2el,
The Aldermanic committee appointed to invest.
gate a. to the whereabouts Of the city funds en-.
trusted to the City Chamberlain held an adjourned
meeting yesterday; but as the City Chamberlain
nut ia 10 appearance to the summons Of the com.
mittee. Their adjourned I'll today, in hopes that
something viii turn up TO favor their designs.
AT the meeting OF the Police Commissioners yes.
ierday the only business transacted was the resg.
nation Of Sergeant wintringhan, OF the Eighth
precinct, which was received and accepted.
In the Court OF Oyer and Terminer yesterday
William Mulligan, person tolerably well known
by reputation in this city, was placed on trial upon
an indictment charging him with assault and bat
terry with intent to KIN policeman Oliver, BY shoot
Ing him. The alleged offence was committed Ia
January last, and the circumstances Of the afiair
were fully detailed In our columns al the time
Among the witnesses examined yesterday were
policeman Oliver and John Morrissey. the puenst.
In the case Of the people against Lindermuller,
an action TO recover the penalty incurred By yio.
Iating the Sunday law relative 70 theatrical exhibit.
lions, Che jury yesterday after being locked up all
uieht, rendered verdict Of guilty.
Ia the Court OF General Sessions yesterday John
G. Adams, who Was charged with highway rob.
befy 10 stealing q gold watch and chain from d.
Esseufelder. on the 5th OF November, pleaded
fuaty % that offence, and was sentenced TO
zen years Imprisonment. in the State prison.