The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-11-19

also laid over. Resolutions congratulating the
government on the brilliant victory achieved at
Port Royal were adopted Resolutions compi-
mentary to Captain Wilkes for the capture Of the
rebel emssaries Slidell and Mason, and rendering
public invitation to Capt. Wilkes, were adopted
The Board Of Councilman transacted some inte
resting business last evening. report of the
proceedings may be found in another column.
The special committee appointed by the Tam.
many Hall Democratic General Committee to con-
fer with other political organizations with refe-
renee to the Mayoralty met yesterday and re-
ported that James It. Brady had been nominated
for the Office of Mayor, and it is understood that
Mr.. Brady has consented TO accept the nomination.
District Attorney Waterbury has caused the re-
arrest of Charles NJ. Jeferds, on charge of hay
ing murdered Mr.. Mathews. 1t win be recollected
that young Jeferds was held in custody for con-
siderable length Of time under an indictment for
having shot bis stepfather (Sfr. Walton), who fell
by the hand of some assassin at the same time that
Mr.. Mathews was slain, for whose murder he will
now be tried. full report of the proceedings in
the case will be found elsewhere.
The transport De Soto will leave to day for the
Gulf posts and squadron. The mail will close at
one o'clockP. NJ The transport Henry Andrews
will leave with the mail for the Atlantic blockadng
squadron and General Shermans division at Port
Royal tomorrow. Goth inst.
Hon. Daniel 8. Dickinson delivered an Grafton
last evening at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on
The Unon-Its Perils and its Hopes" The
Grafton was delivered under the auspices of the
Young Mems Christian Association, and was prin-
cipally devoted to exposing the folly, treachery
secession movement which the orator thought
would soon be numbered among the events Of the
past and our country be stronger and more united
than ever after passing through the crisis OF q
great civil war. ,N ii.
1t appears that the charge Of cmbezzlement pre-.
fered by the government against Quartermastor A.
l.. Ostrander and Suter J. NJ. Reynolds of the
Seventy ninth regiment has been thoroughly in
vestigated by the authorities at Washington and
the accused parties honorably discharged from
custody The circumstances which led to the arrest
appeared suspicious, there having been an irregu-
larty in the transfer of government stores; but an
investigation proved that no criminal intent was
entertained by the accused.
The cotton market yesterday firm but irregular
while the sales we're confined to about 800 4 400 bass
part OF whicn was taken Dy epnnerS We quote mid
ding uplande se4c., and Gulf niddngs at 2a.c
a e4,1c. Ma pm steady delnanl ith fair sales
Glossy wsnsths range MANLY N, safarda yss prices,
Wheat opened frs, but closed as curren: prices Of
Saturday. Corn heavy and lower while sales were
fair closing decline Of L. por buslcl Pork was
active but lower Sales Of were made At $40 SO
STA and fu weia6fsdo at sl4 80, while primo sold at
1915 So Beef was active including sales of
mess u $l3 49, and repacked at $11 $12 Sugars
aud coffee quiet, and sales unimportant
Freshts to English ports rather rmer with more
Offering.