The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-17

side at the two battles of Cross Keys and Port
Republic, which were fought within five miles of
each other, on the 9Th and 9th inst, were, as
nearly as can be ascertained as follows:-
Killed. Wounded. Missing.
Cross Keys. .l3l 456 20
Port Republic. ........... 81 $40 s23
IOtal loSs.. LOO oSo Old
The new constitution of Illinois will be voted on
to-day in slices. It is strongly opposed, as .
whole, by the republicans, who call it an Egyptian
swindle and as strongly recommended by the de-
mocrats. The form of ballot will be as follows,
tickets being printed for and against
New Constitution.
Exclusion Of negroes and muattoes from the State.
Right OF suffrage ofice 10 negroes and mulattoss.
Excluding negroes and mulattoes from coming to or
voting in the State.
Congressional apporonment
The fourth annual convention Of the New York
State Sportsmsns Club will commence to-day in
Rochester, and continue three days. The first day
will be devoted to business. The second day, rifle
shooting, throwing the fly and pigeon shooting
the latter between the representatives east and
west of Cayuga Bridge. Third day trap shooting
for prizes OF 800, $50, $35 and SIC. The dinner
win be served in the evening, at eight O'Clock, az
ter the delivery of the annual address by Captain,
G. B. Hill.
There win be no celebration Of the anniversary
Of the battle Of Bunker Hill to-day, in Boston and
Charlestown, beyond the ringing Of the bells
firing salutes and the display Of flags.
The ceremony Of laying the corner stone Of the
First Congregational church, corner OF Henderson
and York streets, Jersey City. took place yester.
day afternoon, In the presence of between two
and three thousand spectators. The pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Holmes, Rev. DR.. Thompson, of New York;
Rev. DR.. Burlington. Of Brooklyn, and Rev. Mr.
Bartlett took part in the exercises.
In the case Of the schooner Hannah N. johnson
decree was entered by Judge Belts yesterday
refusing the application of the master to be
awarded his proportionate rate Of proceeds from
the cargo.
In the case Of the Stephen Hart, captured and
ordered to be sold prize. the proceeds amount
ing to 900, Judge Belts, on motion Of Mr..
Kurshardt, ordered the settlement TO be made this
morning, and the money paid into the hands Of
Mr.. Cisco, Sub-Treasurer, at four per cent, To
await the further order OF the Court.
Libes were fled by the United States District
Attorney yesterday against nine cargoes OF rosn
captured OF Newborn by Commodore Rowan.
Upon the report Of the Prize Commissioners the
Court granted an order for the csrgoes OF these
vessels to be sold. The cargoes comprise property
estimated at over 100000.
According to the City inspectors report, there
were s35 deaths In the city during the past week
an increase Of 20 compared with the mortality Of
the week previous, and 50 less than occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The re.
capitulation table gives deaths OF alcoholism, 3
Of diseases OF the bones, joints &c II of the brain
and nerves, of the geheratvs organs, o Of the
heart and blood vessels, sc OF the lungs, throat,
&C.; Of old age, - Of diseases Of the skin
and eruptive fevers, premature births, SIS of dis
eases Of the stomach, bowels and other digestive
| organs; SO Of uncertain seat ana general fevers,
8 Of diseases of the urinary organs, unknown
and 10 from violent causes. There were 2l7 m.
tives Of the United States, Of England, rs Of Ire
land, 8 Of Scotland, ~ Of Germany, and the
balance of various foreign countries.
Socks were very active yesterday but prices A. I
general rule were not ~ high Saturday sfernoos
Central which the most actve stock on the lat ciossd
at decline Of ,. from the last price Of Saturday The
speculation ia gold still continues snd people were found
70 give losx for the precious metal yesterday aernoes
and 17X for sterling bills Parties living the ntero,
and the smaller cities will doubtless make haste u
avail themselves Of the opportunity offered sbsm BY h
sudden outburst OF speculation hsrs and will send ths
gold here for sale. Every twenty dollar gold piece d
nov worth in Wall street s21 90. The price viii pro
baby fall as quickly AZ 10 The bank statement o.
today shows no material change except - increase d
| 81 1926, 900 In loans VI
The cotton market was 1rm Yesterday, though no,
very active The sales embraced about $50 400 bales
closing on tho basis Of sic 3iJ.c for middng up
lands The -four market was heavy for some grade,
OF State and Western prices fsl on &C. psr Dbl
Good 10 prime lots Of shipping wheat we're scarce and
nrmsr, while sales were moderate Common qualities
we're unchanged Corn vas rather and the mar.
kst higher, with sales Of old Western mixed a, &c
53c., In store and delivered. Pork exhibited ratbsr
moro steadness. with sales OF at sic SIX asIr
chiefly At the inside figure the latter quotation being for
heavy barrels and for prime &c. with lots
atss rs. Sugars wore mors active. with frmsr feel
Ing The sales embraced about LOCO hhds,. At s.eady