The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-16
spilled. in this unnatural war. on free soil The

spilled in this unnatural war, on free soil. The
Wing is getting derious.
At the meeting of the Board Of Aldermen yester-
day. communication was received from the
Mayor suggesting some suitable acknowledgment
TO Mr.. Henry B. Dawson, of Morrisania, for fur
nishng authentic information relative to the ri.
nance Department of the city from the year l777
to 1888, or during the period of the occupancy of
the city by the British forces. 1t was announced
that an ordinance would be reported at the next
meeting appropriatng another half million dol
lars for the relief of the families of volunteers.
The proceedings of the Board of Councilmen
Yesterday evening win be read with some inte-
rest, as they have reference to important local
matters which have not gagged the attention Of
the Board for some time. The subject in refe-
renee to the appropriation fund, as well as the
voting $500 for the benefit of the returned wound
ed and sick soldiers, will meet with the full appro
baton of the public, well as every lover Of the
Union cause. 1t will also be seen that the Com
mon Council have determined to invite Rev. Mr.
Brownlow to partake of their Inequalities.
The Committee on Advertising and Printing of
the Board Of Aldermen met yesterday afternoon in
the City Hall to consider the subject Of the pre-
sent expense and future regulation of the munich
pal advertisements. number of communica
tions from what are termed the Corporation
papers" and other journals were read in reply to
circular sent out from the committee. The writers
stated the circulation Of each paper, with an est
mate of what the work would be done for in future
per line. Two Corporation papers'-the Express
and Metropolitan Record-dd not reply to the
letter Of the committee up to the time Of its ad
journment,
The Committee of the Board of Councilmen on
City Railroads met yesterday when the COM
plants which have been made against the
Harlem Railroad Company, in reference to the
state of their track in Centre street, were inqur-
ed into, and, after some discussion, laid over for
further consideration. The petition of the inhabi-
tants of the upper part of the city, requiring the
Hudson River Railroad Company to slacken the
speed of their trains while running between Thir-
tieth and Fifty-second streets, was again brought
up. Several of the engineers and conductors were
examined, who testified that they had never run
over that distance in less time than eight minutes.
Public records had also been consulted, by which
it appears that about two-thirds more people have
been killed below Thirteth street. where horse
power is used, than above that point. where steam
power is used. The matter was finally laid over,
next meeting of the committee, on Monday next,
at two O'Clock.
The Joint Special Committee of the Comm on
Council on National Affairs met in the City Hall
yesterday. The resolution adopted by the Com
mon Council in September, 1856, recommending
that Post Office be established at or near the
junction of Broadway and Sixth avenue, for the
convenience of the inhabitants in the upper part
of the city, was brought up. The committee re-
ported unanimously in favor of the proposed of.
fee, and recommended that it be brought under
the notice of the Postmaster General at Washing
ton. A subcommittee Of five was appointed to
draw up an ordinance showing in what way relief
can be provided for the families Of volunteers now
at the seat Of war. The committee then adjourn.
ed until Monday next at three O'Clock.
In the matter Of Robert w. Butler and John
Lee, arrested for violating the Concert Saloon
act, who were brought before Recorder Hoffman
on a writ of habeas corpus, his Honor decided yes
terday that the writ OF habeas corpus should be
dismissed, and that the defendants should be re
manded. Messrs. Brady and Byrne will bring the
case before the Supreme Court, and il unsuccess.
ful there, will carry it to the Court of Appeals.
The Grand Jury of the General Sessions yesterday
indicted Mr.. Butler for q violation Of the Concert
Saloon law, and, having proucred ball. he was per-
mitted to leave until the trial takes place.
Stocks better yesterday, with the exception Of
governments which to have reached their limit for
the present. The favorts stocks Of the day the
cheaper railway shares which supposed to represent
Improving roads. Money abundant at per cont
Exchange was steady at 1lsx ia. Gold 1895.
The sales Of cotton yesterday footed up, in small let's
about $50 bales closing the basis Of etc for
middling upands, chiefly at the latter figure Some
holders asked 2sc The nour market exhibited but little
change from the quotations Of tho previous day Comms0
and medium grades were in some rather 6rmsr,
while the higher qualities were irregular The sales
70 fair extent. Wheat less buoyant in price, while
the demand steady and sales oleraby active part
for export Corn rather msr with sales Of Western
mixed Ut SIC. &c., 10 store aud delivered. Pork was
heavy and dull Sales Of mess were made at Sl2 62k
and at $2 s7 for heavy barrels and at 30 SIX SO
for prime. Beef and lard firm. Sugars steady
and good request, with sales OF about 100 hhds and
rs boxes at full prices Coffee In steady request
with sales Of 70 bags Santos by private sale and 300
do do by auction-ths latter At I9c. 24kc Freights
wore nrm and engagements made fair extent at full
rates.
The Last standpoints Of the Rebellion,
Richmond and Corinth-What II Our
Poiicy3
The concentration OF the rebellion at two
points-Richmond and Corinth-lsaves the
federal government completely master Of the
situation. Nothing but impatience, or too great
sensitiveness to newspaper criticism on the
part Of our generals, can possibly deprive it Of
this advantage. At both these places the rebels
are being closely surrounded and their commu-
nications with their sources Of supply cut of