The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-25

has been withdrawn, for the reason that it failed
to unite the Union men, and would tend to have {
contrary effect to the object desired
Leland Stanford, the newly elected Governor o
California, is about thrty-eight years of age. He
| is a son OF Josiah Stanford, Of West Troy, N. Y
He studied law in Albany, but for few years past
has been engaged in mercantile business in Sncra
mcntO.
The Republican State Convention of Wisconsin
will be held to-day in Madison.
Hiram Barney, Esq, the Collector, Is expected
at the Custom House to-day. Since Mr.. Barney
assumed the control of affairs at the Custom House
over two hundred and thirty appointments have
been made-ho small amount of work-and when
taken in conjunction with the other duties apper-
tanning TO his Office, it will easily be seen that the
Office Of Customs Collector is by means the sine
cure many people have imagined
At the meeting of the Charter Commission yes
terday Mr.. George II. Purser was nominated to
fill the vacancy occasoned by the absence of Mr..
| August Belmont in Europe. The various standing
| committees were announced by the President.
Mr.. Froment offered resolution, which was re-
ferred to the Executive Committee, declaring that
it is inexpedient for the Commission to interfere
with the Police and Almshouse departments, or
the Central Park Commission, as they have been
provided for by special acts of the Legislature.
The meeting then adjourned till Friday next.
AT the meeting of the Board of Supervisors yes
terday bills for the new Harlem bridge, amounting
to A,23l, were allowed, and 81 900 voted to the
counsel of the murderer Canoem The Mayor sent
in message vetoing the resolution authorizing
the Police Commissioners to spend sl9l for repairs
on the House for the Detention of Witnesses.
The cases Of the prize vessels seized under the
Confscation act of Congress came up again yester-
day in the United States District Court, before
Judge Belts His Honor remarked that it was his
desire that DEGREES in these cases should be sub
mitted to the attorneys for such cancellations as
they might suggest. After some discussion be-
tween counsel, it was agreed that the District At
torney should draft decree in one case which
should be laid before the proctors in the other
cases, with the view of arriving at some uniformity
On twenty-one vessels the libels have been dis
missed they, since their seizure, having been sold
to loyal citizens. The of various others have
been continued and time has been allowed for
counsel to answer.
IN the Court Of General Sessions Yesterday Re-
corder Hoffman sentenced number of prisoners
who were remanded last week Frederick Ross
convicted of an assault and battery on John Jack
son, was sent to the city prison for fifteen days
and fined 500. Samuel Greinstein, convicted of
grand larceny, was sent to the State prison for
three years and eight months. John j. Hayes
tried for bigamy, was sent to Sing Sing prison
for three years Anthony Moran convicted of as
saulting Philip O'IIara with a dangerous weapon,
was sentenced to Imprisonment in the same inst
tuition for four years. John Hartnet tried for SINH
lar offence-the assailed party being Martin Ger
ratty-was sent to Blackwells Island for one year.
Charles Merwin who pleaded guilty to forgery in
the fourth degree was sent to the State prison for
two years. The City Judge presided and disposed
of q number of cases. Edward Kyle, who was
charged with stealing $500 worth of jewelry from
Charles d. Fredercks, 5s7 Broadway, on the goth
of August. pleaded guilty, and was sent to the
pententary for one year. John Collins, who
stole 1925 from John DaIrympIe on the 10th inst,
pleaded guilty. He was sent to the State prison
for two years. James Berrgan was sent to the
penitentiary for two years, lie having pleaded
guilty to stealing s95 from Francis Smith on the
3Oth of August
The market for beef cattle yesterday was sub
stantially the same as last week. The supply was
larger, but prices ranged from &C. SIC a &C.; the
UuAh VI VIC oiiellliSS III ~. o/4C., WHICH WAS
an average decline of about 10. per pound Other
stock was about the same at all the yards and the
brokers reported the market quiet.
The cotton market yesterday steady and the sales
embraced 600 700 bales, in small lots We continue
quotations at axe 22c. for midding TO strict mid
ding npiands. The -four market, owing to liberal
cops the character Of the foreign and tho advance
in froghts, was heavy, ana closed at a decline of
l0c. 15c.- per barrel. Wheat, from the
causes, also heavy, and declined from DC. to
Sc per bushe though the market active at tho
concession Corn also lower, and fell or from &C. to
Sc per bushel while lsa.es actiye at tho decline
Pork urchanged sales Of moss made at 414 so
Sl4 62h and 50 rs 80 sly for prime. Sugars were
firm, with sales Of 800 hhds. Cuba and leo meIado at
full prices and 1903 hhds damaged Cuba sold by auction
at CSC. 7c. Freights nrmer, with fair amour
OF engagements.
Gen. Fremont About to Take the Field.
According to our latest authentic adviccs from
St Louis Gen. Fremont, with some twenty-one
thousand men, was preparing to march from that
city to the defence of Jefferson City, the State
capital, and with the view of assailng the rebel
Gen. Price in the rear. In this movement Free
mont will be supported by the command of
Major Sturgis on the north side Of the Missouri,
by Hunters command from Rolla, and by other
detachments which will probably increase the
Iru;on forcas tn fortv thousand man