The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-08

bian Order TOOL. place Last eycning i the Old
wigwam, to make arrangements for the grand
blow out in honor Of od Hickory. to take place
this evening. The proceedings confined
altogether TO the arrangements for this evening,
and therefore no particular mention j. demanded.
The Legislature reassembled last evening In
the Assembly some half dozen resolutions, reiat-
ing to the existing political crisis, were offered,
and the subject vas finally referred TO select
committee of six. Of which MR. I.ucius Robinson
is chairman. resolution was offered empower
ing the Governor to present sword to Major
Anderson. Our readers are referred to our re-
port of the proceedings for details.
We are in receipt of eur usual correspondence
from Monterey, Northern Mexico, with dates to
December Is. The State Legislature has not yet
met. Some silver mines had been recently dis
covered in the northern part Ct the state, which
are said to be very rich Governor Vidaurri has
ordered them to be worked. A conducta of
5000, 900 had left Monterey on the ist Of Dccem-
Der for Matamoros and Brownsville. Our cores
pondent says the political condition of the United
States was causing the profoundest sensation
among the Mexican people. Che liberals. who
greatly rely upon the United States, fear that
cesson may destroy their prospects, or al least
postpone their success; while. on the other hand,
the Miramonists are considerably encouraged.
Captain Howes, of ship Scargo, arrived at Bos
ton on Sunday last from Calcutta states that at
six p. NJ. on the 9TH of December, latitude "a 80
longitude 60, he saw vessel on fire (before brief
ly reported), supposed to be an iron steamship of
about 800 tons; he bore away for her. and ut
midnight voices were heard to windward. hailiDg
the ship The Scargo was hauled on the wind, il
blowing hard from w. N. W, with heavy sea Oh
at the time, and made sail to windward, and burn
cd blue lights during the night AT five O'clock
next morning the burning vessel had disappeared,
and IL is supposed sunk, as nothing could be seen
Of her at daylight Ran down TO leeward and saw
a quantity Of casks, boxes of lemons, broken spars
&c. Saw no boats, RATS, or any Of the crew
during the day. During the night saw bark pass
the burning vessel, but the Scargo did not speak
her.
in consequence of the death of ex-Judge Kent,
the courts yesterday adjourned in order to give
the members Of the profession an opportunity Of
attending his funeral obsequies. A meeting of
the bar will be held this day, in the Supreme
Court room, for the purpose OF expressing their
sympathy at his demise.
The Court of General Sessions met yesterday,
charge of his official duties. The Grand Jury was
discharged till Monday next, and after the petit
jury list was called and few prisoners arraigned
the couI. adjourned, in respect to the memory Of
Judge Kent.
The Superior Court yesterday took possession
Of the Supreme Court rooms, by virtue Of a reso-
luton Of the Board of Aldermen to that effect
The wills of Sophia Beach, Anthony B. Nelson,
Iaunaa McC,uira and Samuel Wcsthrook IN ya haau
admitted to probate.
We arc indebted to Adams express for New Or
leans and other Southern papers in advance of the
regular mail.
According to the City Inspectors report, there
were 3T7 deaths in this city during the past week,
an increase Of Il as compared with the mortality
Of the week previous, and less than occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The
reorganization table gives deaths of diseases Of
the bones joints, &C.; 81 Of the brain and nerves,
Of the generative organs Of the heart and
blood vessels, l27 Of the lungs, throat, &e.; Of
old age, Sc of skin and eruptye fevers, premature
births, 80 Of diseases Of the stomach, bowels and
other digestive organs 35 Of general fevers, and
/ unknown Of which IN fram vinlent
causes. The nativity table gives 245 natives Of
the United States, 0 Of England, l02 Of Ireland,
Of Germany, 2 Of Scotland, and the balance Of
various foreign countries.
Tho cotton market yesterday again 6rner and the
demand good with sales Of about 4 900 bales including
1000 in transit. We quote middng upands firm at
l21.c. per Id. The flour market heavy at SC.
q 10c. decline for some grades, with rather more
doinr in shipping brands OF State and Western
grades at the concession. Southern in good
request, with doing at Saturdays prices.
Wheat heavy, and common grades, including
spring, were heavy and lower. Corn was heavy and
rather lower, with moderate sales. Pork was firm for
mess and fair demand with sales Of now at SIG 50
a $40 16-,he latter figure outside price, primo
$40 So and old s1l So Sugars active and armcr,
and the market closed at advance Of &c. &c per
pound with sales Of GOO ZOO hhds. Cuba and 700
boxes at given in another column Freiehs
steady, with moderate engagements.