The New York herald., 1862-10-03

tween the North and South
Military writers in France incline to the opinion
that the science of war has not been advanced or
the Union cause much benefited by our costly
| naval expeditions and bombardments along the
| line Of the Southern coast.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
| A despatch from San Francisco, dated the 30th
ultimo, states that an additional subscription of
| sixty thousand dollars the Nat II Sanitary
| Commission would be forHa - next days
steamer and the amount would be materially in
creased by further city subscriptions and dona
tons throughout the State. Trade was very dull
and money exceedingly scarce, owing to large
shipments of coin, and the mint being unable to
supply the deficiency. Legal tender notes were
| at nine to ten per cent discount.
The Hon. Andrew J. Hamilton, of Texas, ad-
dressed large assemblage yesterday evening, in
the Brooklyn Academy of Music, on the causes,
consequences and cure of the rebellion. He took
strong anti slavery grounds, secuted the idea Of
conciation and declared that the rebellion could
only be put down by physical force We give
full report of his speech. He was to have ad
dressed meeting this evening at the Academy
of Music; but it has been postponed till tomorrow
evening.
The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce was held yesterday. The subject of
reducing the rate of fare on board emigrant pas
senger ships, as suggested by Secretary Seward,
was referred to committee of five. A resolution
that the National War Committee be no longer
allowed the of the Chamber as place of
meeting, excited warm discussion relative to the
course of the committee; but the proposition was
finally laid OIL the table.
The second days session of tie Triennial Epis-
copal Convention commenced yesterday morning
at nine O'Clock. Quite a number Of distinguished
lay delegates, who have recently arrived, were
present. The session was devoted to religious
exercises and the appointment of various commit
tees The House OF Lay Deputies was organized
by the appointment of the proper officers, and the
Convention adjourned till this morning ut half-past
nine O'Clock.
The weekly statement of the Commissioners Of
Public Charities and Correction, yesterday
showed that the number remaining in the institu-
tions the Goth instant was 6,39s; admitted
since, 2,02l; died, 27; discharged, 1887; sent to
Blackwell's Island 45l; remaining on the 9th Sep
! tember, 6,4O6; decrease, s.
Gen. Anderson, Of Fort Sumter fame, is with his
family at Henderson, Herkimer county, New
| York. His health is not yet restored.
Twelve rebel bushwhackers were shot at Hudson,
Missouri, on the 2Gth ult. They had violated their
parole, and were serving with gang of horse
theving guerillas.
Six thousand one hundred and seventy-seven
volunteer soldiers passed through Baltimore, for
the seat of war; on Monday and Tuesday of this
week.
A regular meeting of the Board of Councimen
was held last evening. report in favor of do
mating the sum of $500 to the Blind Mocha MICS
Association was laid over. The Comptroller sent
IN a communication containing detailed state
ment of the monthly receipts of the Sixth and
Eighth Avenue Railroad companies. The Board
concurred with the Board of Aldermen in appro-
prating the sum of $500 with which to purchase
a sword, sash and belt for Brgadier General Cor
coran. An amusing paper was read in reference
to the late act Of the Board in regard to abolish.
ing the Board of Aldermen, after which an excit-
ing debate ensued in reference to administering
the oath of allegiance to all the employees Of the
city government. The subject was finally laid
over and made special order for next Monday.
evening.
By our intelligence from Albany, it will be seen
that the celebrated police cases, in the issue of
which the families of about eight hundred of the
old police force of the city of New York are pc
cunarily interested, were postponed until the
next term. The Forrest divorce suit was expected
up Mr. Charles O'Conor was in attendance on
the part of Mrs. Sinclair date Forrest), and
Messrs. James 7. Brady and John Van Buren, for
the tragedan. Mr.. Van Buren is in excellent
health.
In the case Of the prize sloop Anna, Mr.. An
drews, Assistant United States District Attorney,
presented the papers for the condemnation of the
vessel and cargo. Judge Belts reserved his deci-
sion.
The weather yesterday was uniavorabe for outdoor
business The sales Of cotton embrace about 45O 500
bales on the basis of sec 56sc. for mddng upands
closing quite lrm Most of the sales made at the
latter figure Many holders refused to sell under SIC.
the ccse Flour active and higher especially for the
medium and higher grades Fancy family brands, and
especially those suitable for tropical ports were decided
ly higher. Among the sales were 900 bbls. "Pant
Nils' at IS So The chief demand however, from
trade demand for export to European ports
being limited. Wheat less buoyant and closed
c lower while sales active at the concession Corn
was heavier easier with sales Of good sound Western
mixed at 5sl.c. 591sc Pork active and hrmer,
with sales of mess Sl1 62s sl1 75, and of prime at
$40 25 Sugars were steady, while the sales embraced
about 500 hhds. and 80 boxes Coffee active and
firm with sales Of 5000 bags Of Rio on private terms
Freights were rather better, while engagements were
made to fair extent.
There is no sign Of any falling Of in the speculation
now going on In Wall street. The demand for Illinois
Central Toledo the Eres and government securities was
as active yesterday and the commission houses
report steady their orders to buy The ad.
vance Of the day 10 per cent. Gold fell of to
probably sales Of the gold disbursed at the Sub
Treasury. Exchange closed at about 1876 a A. Money
was active at 4 a 8 per cent.
The COMING ELEcTIoNs-THEIR VAST IMPORT
ANCE.-Since the foundation Of the republic
never have elections been held Of such immense