The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-23

bers Of the profession. In the space Of one
hour and half s25,7sO were collected,
which speaks sufficiently for the patriotism of
the legal profession. Volunteer regiments were
also spoken OF, and from the proceedings Of the
meeting our readers will perceive that the "Judi-
ciary and Bar Of New York" have awakened to
the danger which is around, and have firmly re-
solved to face il.
\ primary meeting of the reporters took place
yesterday afternoon in the Supreme Court room,
Mr. osbon in the chair. proposition was made
that as in consequence Of the muItifarous duties
OF reporter preventing their having time to drill
as body, that they should organize fund for the
purpose of relieving the wounded, burying the
dead and looking after the families of any Of their
professional brethren of this city engaged in the
defence of the country. The meeting adjourned,
subject to call from the chair.
The Telegraphic Association of the New York
and Erie Railroad unanimously resolved to. day to
furnish any or all the operators desiring to enlist
for the Stars and Stripes certain sum of money
sufficient to meet all expenses. The situations of
the operators are also retained for them.
The mass meeting at Fort Green, Brooklyn, on
behalf Of the government, viii be held at four
o'clock, this afternoon. Several distinguished
orators will speak.
Last evening the Common Council of Brooklyn
| raised their appropriation for the war from
s75 900 to 500, 900.
The feeling in the Board Of Aldermen last even
| ing was Z" war" and every member manifested an
| unqualified willingness for the contribution of
| funds from the city to support the families Of
| those brave fellows who leave their wives and ia
| miles to fight for the flag OF the Union A COM
munication was received from Mayor Wood recon-
mending that the city raise one million of dollars,
the freedom of the city and gold box, to be pre-
I scented to Major Anderson. Aldermen Bagley and
Cornell leave with their regiments for the seat of
| war.
As will be seen by our report Of the proceedings
of the Board of Councilmen, last evening, ordi-
nance providing fer raising a million of dollars to
| assist in equipping volunteers for the war was
! adopted unanimously.
We continue to be flooded with communications
in regard to military movements, the formation of
regiments and companies, the offers of munitions
material Of war, money, plans for the sustcnaucc
of the families of our volunteers, &c which want
of space compels us to omit this morning
Major Anderson viii receive his friends in the
Governors room this afternoon at two o'clock
The first instalment of the loan authorized by
the State Legislature of Vermont was offered in
Providence yesterday. Five times the amount
asked for was offered at five per cent.
An enthusiastic Union meeting, composed of
persons of all parties was held at Wilmington
Delaware, yesterday. Strong resolutions were
passed, and the Union feeling was intense
Mr.. George F. Belts, United States Commits
sioncr and only son of Judge Belts, is about to
leave his wife aud two children for the war. He
goes as Lieutenant Colonel of the First regiment
of Zouayes.
United States Marshal Murray took formal pos
session Of his Office yesterday, and was kindly
greeted by Captain Rynders, the retiring MARSHAL
The steamship Dienyille, Capt. Bulloch, from
Havana, with dates to tue lS.h, rived here last
evening. She brings no local news. The steam
ship Cahawba, Capt Smith was to leave the samc
day for New Orleans. where she will probably be
seized by the authorities Of The Confederate
states government. The steamship Empire City,
from Indianola, Texas. was at Havana on her
way 10 this port, with over six hundred federal
troops on board. We give LIST Of the officers
&c. elsewhere
The steamship North star, from Aspinwau. with
the California mails and treasure, and about which
much anxiety is felt lest she shoald fall into
the hands Of the Southern pIvateers is fully due
here to-day.
We are authorized to say that tho steamship
Fulton will positively sail advertised for South
ampton and Havre on Saturday, 9th inst, at
noon. Among her passengers are many Of the
American Ministers aud other officials going to
Europe.
Files of Rio Juneiro pcpers to March Ii have
come TO hand. There is no local news of any i'm.
portancc. The coffee market nearly parayzed,
and FOREIGN change shows a tendency to decline
some negotiations were effected at 252t and
257s The splendid ferry house which
went ont iast fall from New York,
il detached portions, was being rapidly tini he'd.
and when completed viii be q great ornament to
the capita. Great credit is due to Dr. Rainey for
his energy il. pushing q much needed work 50 "a.
pidly to completion. In very short time from
now, the new ferry boats al ofEew York work.
manahip. will be plying between Rio Nitheroby
and Botafugc.
According 10 the City Inspectors report. there
were lls deaf in this city during the past week
al increase Of "a as compared with the mortality
of the week previous, and less than occurred
during tie corresponding week last year. The
recapitulation table gives deaths Of diseases of
the bones joints, SC: 10 of the brain and nerves,
vi inc EeuNTauNc orBdns, IL ol lhe heart ana
blood vessels 100 Of the lungs throat &C.; of old
age, 90 of skin and eruptlye feyers, 3 premature
births, IS Of diseases Of The stomach, bowels and
other digestive organs; 20 Of uncertain seat
and general feyers, Of alcoholism. 8 Of dis.
cases OF the urinary organs, and = unknown
Of which Il were from violent causes. The natiyi.
ty table gives 2s2 natives of the United States, 10
of England IS of Ireland, 81 of Germany, 9 of
Scotland, and the balance Of various foreign
countries.
The cotton rarkct was very Gam, while holders natu.
rally advanced their views Some arge holders with.
drew from the Market expecting TO realize much higher
prices. The transactions embraced abou. $500 bales
closing firm hc hsss Of 13ilc st3t.c FOR miGdliug
uplands Flour lower, but tocraby active at the