The New York herald., 1862-04-15

teen to twenty million pounds of sugar were
manufactured into candies in those cities. This
being the case the confectioners consider tax o.
two cents pound would be exorbitant. The re-
port of the committee was accepted and the meet
ing adjourned.
The Board of Aldermen did not organize last
evening, a quorum not being present
The Board of Councimen were in session last
evening, but the proceedings were of a routine
nature. The Comptroller sent in a statement rela-
tive to the condition of the treasury. from which
it appeared that the balance to the credit of the
city, up to the 18th inst, was 81 90l IT, Comp
troller Haws submitted q communication, stating
that, by resolution of the Common Council, appli
cation was made to the Legislature for the passage
of an act to reduce taxation in this city. by apply
ing the surplus revenues of the sinking fund to
the payment of interest the city debt. and that
the act had been passed and approved by the Go
vernon. An ordinance to carry into effect the pro-
visions of this act will be prepared by the Finance
Department, and submitted to the Common Coun-
Gil at an early day.
The trial of John Cole, charged with kill
ing Thomas Morton, by stabbing him with .
knife, was commenced yesterdayin the Oyer and
Terminer. before Judge Barnard. The occurrence
took place on Christmas night. at the'cor Of
Greenwich and King streets. II appeared. from
the evidence Of the prosecution, that Q scufas
took place between the friends Of Cole and the
companions of the deceased, and while the affray
was in progress Morton was stabbed in the side,
and severe wound inflicted, which subsequently
caused his death. The case will be finished to-
day.
10 kI.a Tpo tori kkAra
were 1893 deaths in the city during the past week
decrease of 62 as compared with the mortality of
the week previous, and more than occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The re-
capitulation table gives deaths of alcoholism, l
of disease of the bones, joints, &C.; 80 of the
brain and nerves, of the generative organs, 10
of the heart and blood vessels, l40 Of the lungs,
throat, &C.. of old age, AZ of diseases of the skin
anderuptive fevers, premature births As of dis
eases of the stomach, bowels and other digestive
organs; % Of uncertain seat and general fevers,
of diseases Of the urinary organs, and II from viO
lent causes. There were 270 natives of the United
States, 10 of England, 81 of Ireland, of Scotland
II Of Germany, and the balance of various foreign
countries.
Wall street very dull yesterday. and unpleasant
sensation caused the afternoon by the receipt
the Norfolk despatch about Beauregards false report Of
victory Monday. People at large are not likely to
believe thing which emanates from the author Of the
Booty and Beauty" proclamation; but the bears used
tho despatch with effect, and governments closed Y
lower. Money is easy at ga per cent Foreign ex.
change was dun at ll2H 112K gold, 1o1K 1917 The
banks show increase Of $3.50 2se in specie and de.
crease Of 81 ,703 ,904 in loans.
The cotton market was hrmer yesterday, and closed
with an upward tendency in prices. The sales en-
bracsd about ! 900 bales, at 27Kc. . 28c in
the forenoon, and at the latter figure in the A.
tsrnoon. The 6our market was heavy and dull, and
closed at decline OF &C. per barrel, while sales
were moderate, and chiefly made to the homo trade
Wheat was quiet and, in the absence Of sales Of mo-
msnt quotations nominal. Corn less active.
and easier, with moderate sales ct $50. for West
srn mixed, in store, and 59s . o0c. delivered.
Pork was heavy ana lower, with sales Of mess .,
$12 Is $l2 s7 and primo At SO Is $40 SIX. Lard
and beef were Arm. Sugars were steady, with sales o
$40 hhds. and 100 boxes. Coffee was quiet. Frsghts
exhibited more nrmnsfs, with rather more Offering