The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-22


Avon sailed April
Noamoota ..eaied March "a
Moatczhma. sailsd March -
CicareO feDfuary II
hiia3ce cared Feofuary 20
metropolis. adrg +, bruary IL
AssylM.. IA hg ttofary ~
aheiM. Loading April 10
FROM LONDON.
Brig T. j. Nevins Loading March %
FROM NEWPORT.
snip Allance... Sailed April
FROM DKAL.
Ship War Eagle. Cleared March Is
FROM cARpfFr (wAIis).
Bark Ann and Catharne. Sailed February 20
FROM aAyRE
Ship Emma. Sailed April IA
The General Parkhill has been seized and sent to
Philadelphia.
new idea has been started in the South to
raise money, which is in substance, that the cotton
planters shall sell one half their crops to the con-
| federate government and take bonds in payment,
| these bonds to be used as money and made le-
| gal tender in the payment of debts.
war steamer for the Mississippi river, called
the Ingomar has been fitted out in New Orleans
for the Confederates. She is to prevent vessels
from the North coming into the lower Mississippi
Hon. VIM. A. GPaham of North Carolina, who
run for Vice President in 1852 on the ticket with
Gen. Scott, is delivering stump speeches in the
tar, pitch and turpentine State in favor of seces-
sion.
The crops in Georgia are represented as being
very good; in some portions the wheat harvest
has already commenced, and the papers think that
two years supply will be the result.
The Court Of Oyer and Terminer was opened
yesterday for the trial of criminal cases, but the
District Attorney was not ready in consequence
Of the absence Of witnesses.
In tic United States Circuit Court an applica.
ton was made by Mr.. James Ridgeway for the
discharge Of James Morris and others, composing
the crew Of the Staghound, on the ground that
they had committed an offence that would subject
them to Imprisonment in the common jail only.
whereas they had been sentenced to hard labor in
the state prison and they could not be legally
held. The Judge reserved his decision.
The second reception by the pupils Of the School
Of Design for Women, at their rooms in the
Cooper Institute, last evening, was very interest
ing occasion. Their specimens Of artistic skill,
showing remarkable proficiency. were admired by
several thousand ladies and gentlemen, who had
accepted invitations to be present Our report ia
crowded out.
AT the meeting OF the Board Of Supervisors yes
terday, resolution was presented authorizing the
Police Justices to appoint assistant clerks to fill
the places Of those who have gone to tue war.
nication in reply TO the communication Of the Su-
peryisors urging them to suspend operations in the
Park. The Commissioners state that it would be
mpolitic to entirely suspend work at present, as
more than a thousand men would thereby be
thrown ont Of employment. The Comptroller sent
in his annual report. The value of the real and
personal property OF the city and county subject
to taxation for the year 1850 was S577 $50 $50.
The Comptroller concludes his report by saving
that in view Of the present condition of national
affairs. and the demands of patriotism, to which
our citizens arc so promptly spending all matters
involving the expenditure of money for merely
local purposes not absolutely necessary, so far as
lies within the scope of his functions shall be laid
over to more favorable time. splendid Union
flag was presented 10 the Board Ivy Supervisor
Blunt.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about 600
200 bales, closing quiet the bass of lic fer mid
dng upands ana at llc. for New orleans middlings
TIC feeling quiet Under the influence Of low rates of
exchange and in the abstrce OF private letters by the
Persia Holders however continued to manifest frmness
in thoir views. The 6our market more active aud
more buoyalt for shipping qualities without change OF
moment in quotations Common grades Of state aud
Western however, irregular and rather easier.
Sogtlein aour firm aud in good demand. whea.
was in large supply AMI saes active, inclusng con-
eide able quantity for export The market closed at
easier rates, especially for common and me
Giuo qualities. Corn active, but closed al
lower rates. The sacs embraced several cargoes for
export. Pork active and buoyant with sales
Of city and Western a, ST. atl7 25 and prime ut
si3. Scglrs in fair request with easier feeling
while prices were without charge OF moment The
.aies embraced AGO q SEQ hhds and IFS baxes on
ed N nd
limited. There fair business doing grain freish,s
at "a. 71sd Sd, in bulk and ships bags, for Liver
rcci, and at o. for wheat, in ships bagt to London