The New York herald., 1862-10-05
NIscxLLANxoUs NEWS,

The Jura from Londonderry ON the zSta OF sop
tember was boarded by our agent on Cape hsce
yesterday, on her voyage to Quebec. Her news Is
one day later than thatbrought to the same point
by the City of Washington.
The Liverpool cotton market was irregular, ana
nominally one penny lower ON the sales Of the
week, to the 25th ultimo. On the 26th ultimo 1t
closed firmer, at from onefourth to one-half
of a penny advance, in consequence OF later ad-
vices from the United States. Breadstuis were
steady, with a quiet market. Provisions were in
sotiye Consols closed in London, on the 26th
ultimo, at 9sss 93I for money.
The political aspect Of the news by the Jura is
not of an important character.
correspondent Of the London Athen0s1,,
writing from Naples on the 18th ultmo, gives
very interesting description OF a recent visit to
the new discoveries at the ruins Of PoMpeii. At
ter detailing his tour through the halls, galleries
of paintings and bedrooms Of what had been
noble palace, he says:-"I must not leave this
house without noting that vulgar scribblers have
already begun to leave their marks on the frescoed
walls. NJ. A. Stafford and Kitty Hill, Of the United
States have been here. Who are h. A. Stafford
and Kitty Hill? The world will never know the
names except as representing two individuals
who had no respect for art, and who did their
little to deface what time has preserved for centu
ries.n
The London Tablet has been QSth Of Septem-
ber) seized at the Paris Post Office for insnuating
that the Emperor however willing to advance the
cause of the revolution, is no longer free agent,
and that he is under the tutelage OF certain mar
shals, constituting themselves trustees for the
Empress IN person.
Captain Ingram having been elected Chief SUI
perintendent Of the newly organized Fire Brigade
OF Dubiiii--an important and lucrative post-the
Dublin Ne,cs says:-" His connection with the
New York Fire Brigade gave him all the prestige
and experience Of that famous organization to
back his claim"
The British steamer Despatch was libeed some
time ago for 900 in civil suit and placed in
the custody Of the United States Marshal; yellow
fever broke out on board, and, as the Marshal
could not keep deputy there, he notified the re.
venue cutters to keep lookout for her. On yes
tcrday morning she got up steam and was proceed
ing down the bay. when she was fred at by the
revenue cutter Crawford OF this abe took no no
ticc; but signal to Fort Lafayette brought two
shots before her bow; she then hove to, and at
last accounts was under the guns OF that fort,
which is a terror to evil doors.
the government tax from their earnings.
at tie meeting OF the Board of Aldermen yes
terday the Mayor sent in the name of George w.
Blunt for Street Commissioner The nomination.
was rejected forthwith By vote Of eleven to four.
An ordinance authorizing the Comptroller to issue
five, ten fifteen and twenty-five cent shinplastors
was referred 10 the Finance Committee. The or
dinance appropriating s5oo,OGO for the relief of
f1pni line nf "a ao
Finance Conpnittee. After the transaction Of some
unimportant business the Board adjourned til. one
o'clock tomorrow,
There was war meeting last evening at the
Cooper Institute. The speakers were Mr.. Shana-
han, of Mississippi or Alabama, and the Rev. Mr..
Carter Of Tennessee. The former told wonderful
story in regard to the existence of Union men in
Northern Mississippi and Alabama, md appealed
| for aid and comfort for them. The latter told OF
the real patriotism of the men of East Ten
nessce. Mr.. Hamilton, Of Texas, was expected
to be present, but was prevented by other On
| gagements.
| The Episcopal Tricnnia Convention met again
| yesterday fourth day. The sabiect--the action
70 oe taken by the Church in relation to the re-
bellion-wss reintroduced, and discussed de noco.
| After stirring debate the whole subject was re.
ferred TO special committee Of nine and the Con-
vention adjourned till Monday morning.
George Heyden proprietor of the Argyle Rooms,
56s Broadway, tried yesterday in the Court Of
Special Sessions before Justices Steers Wolch and
Dodge, on the charge of keeping disorderly
house, but was acquitted for want Of sufficient
evidence.
The speculative fever unchecked n Wall street. Yes
terday the businesa done enormous. There
particular change prices az the first board except 10
Erie old, which touched 5s;s and Missouris, which
sold ut S. Al the second board there great deal
Of realizing, and prices fen OH cent all round
The activity the stock speculation has last affected
the money market. Money in lively rcqnes, yester
| day at per Exchange lrm at 1885. Gold
ran 1924 The export Of the day about 300 900
The cotton market was somewhat irregular yesterday
while prices were without change Of importance. The
sacs footed up about 500 bales the bass q So &c
Soc Some small necessity Io,s reported 55c
Most holders refused TO accept prices under Soc for mid
ding uplinds Flour opened with good demand CHIEF
ly from the home trade with advance Of SC. to 1Qc
per bb bat towards the close less spri prevailed and
the Improvement 81 the morning pretty much lost
though closing with less nImness. Wheat 3as
irregular with good mand for prime ots, while tue
market fell OF about lc. per bushei for desrip
tons Corn moderate request with sales sound
Western mixed at soc. 6oc Pork good demand
with sales Of mess ill 10 and of prime
at $40 Is. sugars were steady, and IN good demand
from the trade The sales embraced about l227 hhds
and 500 boxes at steady prices. coffee firm, with
sales cf CO. baE Rio 8, 23c. cash. Frcghts
firm Wheat engaged to Liverpool At I2d IL I'd
hck and SHIPS baes, and do At IL 80. I'D
Wheat 70 London, buik and bags taken a. IL Id
3j.e srl to Glasgow AZ 13d. 1874. IN ships bags
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| THE PosTA1s CuERENcY.--Very great and not
| unjust complaints sre made by the public against
| the recent order from the Post Office Department
| repudiatng soiied or defaced stamps for post
| age, when il is impossible to use stamps for