The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-25
NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 1861.

more assistance was being got ready. The people
were highly incensed at the arbitrary acts Of Mos
guerra against the property of the church.
serious discussion is in progress in San Saliva
dor between the government and the Bishop Of the
diocess, in reference to q discourse pronounced by
the Licentiatc Suarez on the anniversary of the
national independence, in which some alleged
abuses of the Roman church are attacked. The
Bishop called on the government to apply the law
to Suarez, to expcl him from the country and to
confiscate his goods. The President refuses to
accede to the request of tho Bishop, and warmly
espouses the side OF Suarez. The quarrel Is pretty
little one as it stands as the President threatens
to Danish any priest or bishop who may interfere
with his temporal authority, refuse to obey the
dictum of the government.
At the meeting of the Board of Supervisors
yesterday, Mr.. Tweed. from the Committee on
County Offices, made q report in favor Of reducing
Sherifl's fees for reporting cases Of drunkenness
and disordcriy conduct in the District Courts and
transmitting the same to the Secretary of State
| and Supervisors The reduction proposed is from
fifty cents to twelve and half for each case. The
| report was adopted. The Board proceeded to
! elect inspectors and canvassers of election.
The Board Of Aldermen did not organize last
evening, there being only seven members present.
| The Board Of Councilman met last evening and
| transacted large amount of routine business Mr.
Lent presented an ordinance providing that the
shafts Of vehicle should not approach within four
feet of the vehicle preceding it on Broadway,
which was referred to the Committee on Ordi
nances. A resolution was proposed to present a
stand of colors to the Second regiment of Fire
Zouaves, which was referred to the Committee on
National Affairs. The Comptroller was directed
to purchase the premises No. 1855 East Twenty
sixth street for the sum of $4,000 for the use Of
Hose Company No. 80.
In the General Sessions yesterday Rebecca Til
man, charged with perpetrating felopious assault
upon Frances Finney, pleaded guilty to an assault
with intent to do bodily harm. She was remanded
for sentence. Edward Boulger, who was indicted
for the murder Of his wife by kicking and beating
her severely that she died of her injuries, was ar
ragned, and, with consent Of the District Attorney,
pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the second de-
gree. He will be sentenced on Saturday by the
Recorder. Frederick Pennyfeather, charged with
the murder Of Charles Lowe, was called for trial.
On motion Of the prisoners counsel the case was
put of till Monday.
Inc commissioners OF Charities ana Correction
continue 10 administer the affairs of the public in
situations in their diligent and business-like man.
ner They are all now in a good condition and
managed with more euonomy than ever before
The number of inmates now is S,O49-an increase
Of only eight for the past week. The number ad-
mittcd during the week was 2,ll6, and those who
died, were transferred or discharged were 2,l0S
The Governor Of Pennsylvania has proclaimed
that Thursday, November %, be observed as day
of thanksgiving throughout that State. The same
day has been set apart in New York and New
Hampshire.
destructive fire occurred in Auburn, N. Y, on
the 23d inst, destroying four or five stores oppo-
site the American Hotel.
The cotton market steady yesterday with Of
about 500 bales In part 10 spinners We quote middng
uplands nrm at 2lAc. 22c. The -four market was firm
and tho late advance sustained while the market was
active, and closed at &c. per barrel higher for common
and medium grades Of state and Western Wheat was In
good demand and active, with fair Sales here to
rive whc prices closed at advance Of 1c. per bshe
Corn was heavy and 1c. per bnshel lower, while the
demand both for the eastward and for EXPORT was
fair Western mixed Tor shipment closed at 5Slsc 59c
Pork was less active and huoyan while sales comprised
mess at $i5 20 SIS 49, the latter figure for full weight
and prime at 50 rs So Sugars were unchanged while
the sales embraced about 300 hhds 275 boxes and
was steady, while sales were moderate. Froights were
firm with more Offering for shipment, while the engage
ments were to a fair extent