The New York herald., 1862-04-01

county, Kansas, between six and seven thousand
friendly Indians, belonging to the Creeks, Semi
noies, Cherokees, Chckasaws Wchitas Quapaws
and Senecas. Among them are about two thou
sand warriors who anxious to take the field
against the rebels, who drove them from their
homes in the Indian Territory
Four of the rebel generals were born in Massa-
chusetts, one in New York, one in Pennsylvania,
one in New Jersey and one in Ohio.
The Board of Aldermen did not organize last
evening, quorum not being present.
The Board of CounciImen were in session last
evening, and disposed of considerable routine bu-
siness. resolution was unanimously adopted
rendering the use of the Governors Room to Par
son Brownlow, who is soon expected to visit this
city, to receive those who may wish to EXPIRE 7s
their congratulations for his devotion to the Union
A resolution was also adopted directing the Com
mittee on National Affairs to take immediate mea
sures to render all possible aid and comfort to such
wounded soldiers as may pass through the city
from the battle field The Board concurred with
the Aldermen by vote of 16 to in making the
the Daily Times q corporation paper. The
Comptroller sent in q communication trans
mittiDg detailed statement of the moneys
received from the Corporation Attorney during the
month of December, and stating that he had paid
the sum OF sSl9 AZ to meet the balance of expenses
in the Office of the Corporation Attorney. The
communication of his Honor the Mayor relative to
the harbor defences of New York, which was sent
to the Board of Aldermen last week, was received
and gave rise to debate, which eliminated in the
adoption of q resolution offered by Mr. Orton, re-
questing the Mayor to mem0rialize the Legislature
of this State for the immediate passage of act to
provide adequate means for protecting the harbOr
ofNew York against the approach of iron-clad ves
sels.of-war. The first quarterly report of the Au
ditor was received, and 500 copies ordered to be
printed. A resolution authorizing the payment of
So 500, expended in celebrating Washington's
birthday, was adopted
According to the City Inspectors report there
were 4O6 deaths in the city during the past week
decrease of IL as compared with the mortality of
the week previous, and the same number occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The re-
captulation table gives deaths Of alcoholism,
of diseases of the bones, joints, &C.; Sc of the
brain and nerves, of the generative organs, II
of the heart and blood vessels, l4l Of the lungs,
throat, &C.; of old age 80 of diseases Of the skin
and eruptive fevers, premature births, 81 of dis
eases of the stomach, bowels and other digestive
organs 20 of uncertain seat and general fevers, 10
of diseases Of the urinary organs, 10 from violent
causes, and unknown. There were 303 natives
of the United States, of England, GA of Ireland,
of Scotland, % of Germany, and the balance Of
various foreign countries.
The stock market anguid and weak again yestor.
day. Government skies declined per cent, and the
general railway list about . Spectators and investors
are alike waiting for Money was unchanged in
valuo. net very active. Exchange firm at 1l2
for bankers sterling Gold was BETTER closing 1O1A
bid The banks showed increase Of $sls 4l2 specie
and decline of 81 ,593 656 in loans.
The cotton market opened steady yesterday, and
closed Arm the afternoon. The sales cmbra cd 400
500 bales, the basis OF 27Ic. Csc. per lb. for
mddling aplands chiefly at tho latter figure. Near
ly all tho sales were made to spinners and to 60
out Of market. Flour in moderate demand.
chiefly from the home trade; common 10 medium
grades dull, while extra qualities firm.
Wheat inactive and sales limited; inferior and
grades neglected, while prime to choice guam
titles and in good request for milling
Corn rather frmer with fair sales Of Western
mixed chiefly az 5Sc. Soc, in and delivered
Pork heavy and easier, with sales OF at
S12 SIX Sl3, and for June delivery at S13, and
prime at $40 25 $40 so. Sugars steady and in
good request with sales Of 200 hhds Coffee qui-t
and nominal Frcights wore unchanged, while engage
mcnts poor in oxtent.