The New York herald., 1862-02-04

food or perishable articles shall be sent from that
State to the soldiers at the seat OF war. The
should be the order in every State.
We are indebted to Hon. Moses Bates. OF General
BIler's staf, for copy of the Richmond Enquire,
of the 30th ult
The Board OF Aldermen did not organize last
evening, quorum not being present. President
Henry announced that the Board stands adjourned
without date
The Board OF Councinen were in session last
evening, when considerable routine business was
transacted. The Street Commissioner was directed
to cause to be removed all tents aud booths encun,.
bering the different parks with the exception of the
barracks in the City Hall Park. The Street Com
missioner was directed to report what work is now
being done on the wharves and piers Of this city,
and what number of persons are under pay under
the Superintendent OF Wharves, Piers and Slips.
resolution was offered directing the Counsel to
the Corporation to memorialize the Legislature
against the passage of bill known as the Cab BILL
which was laid over A petition was submitted by
the Superintendent Of the Five Points House Of In
dustry requesting the remission Of assessment for
the widening of Worth street amounting to 81 500.
The communication was referred to the Com.
mittee on Charities and Donations. The ordinance
adopted by the Aldermen prohibiting railroad
companies and stage companies from sprinkling
salt on the streets caused lengthy debate.
Various slight amendments were proposed and lost,
and when the main question was ordered the Board
failed to concur in the adoption Of the ordinance,
aud on motion the paper was laid upon the table
and made the special order for the next meeting.
communication received from the Comptrol-
Ter announcing the passage OF the act By the
Legislature legaizing the appropriations for the
aid of the families of the volunteers lie states
that he has made satisfactory arrangements to
procure money at six per cent, and that the
treasurers in the various districts throughout the
city will dsburse the funds to the families this
morning.
The Board of Supervisors met yesterday, when
the Committee on the New Court House presented
a report, recommending that the Legislature be
memoriaized to egalize the issue of stock, to be
called the County Court House Stock bearing in
terest at the rate Of seven per cent and that the
Commissioners of the Sinking Fund be directed to
receive said stock in payment for the ground on
which the Court House is built. The report was
adopted. The Comptroller was directed to pay
over to the New Court House Commissioners the
sum of SIS 900. The annual tax levy will be taken
up and acted next Friday, at twelve O'Clock, to
| which time the Board adjourned
| The February term of the Court of General
| Sessions commenced yesterday when the Grand
| Jury was empanneed and briefly charged by Re-
| corder Hoffman. The Grand Jury of the last term
indicted James B. Taylor for an attempt to blfbe
Alderman Dayton by offering him 5000 to vote in
favor of purchasing the Fort Gansevoort property.
Mr. TAYLOR gave bail in the sum of $4,000 to
answer the charge, Charles w. Baker becoming
his surety. A motion will be made to quash the
indictment.
The city was visited by another heavy fall Of
snow yesterday, lasting from noon until eight
o'clock in the evening. The sleghing, begun so
favoraby on Sunday, was kept up with great en-
thusasm yesterday in this city and on Long Island,
and the scenes on Broadway, the Central Park and
Boomingdale road were of the most anmating
character.
The ice in Central Park was yesterday in very
good condition, and skating was allowed during
the usual hours. Sleighng was also first rate, and
large number of persons visited the Park for the
enjoyment of one or both Of these sports.
The grand fancy dress, military and civic enter
tainment-a perfect carnivai-which was to have
been held on the ice on the Union Skating Pond,
Williamsburg, yesterday evening, was postponed
on account Of the heavy snow storm until tonight,
when it will certainly take place if the weather
. permits. large gang of aborers were employed
during last night in removing the snow and smooth.
ing the surface Of the ice. The Jete promises TO be
very brilliant affair. full brass and cotillon
band will be in attendance, and there will be fine
display of fireworks. The pond will be lighted
with large number of Chinese lanterns, and the
enclosure decorated with flags and national de.
vices. 1t will be seen by the bills and circulars
that all the members are requested to appear in
costume and that the usual rule in regard to the
introduction OF friends is suspended on this
occasion.
According to the City Inspectors report there
were $50 deaths in the city during the past week
decrease of . 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,
of diseases of the bones, joints, &C.: 40 Of the brain
and nerves, 2 Of the generative organs, 26 of the
heart and blood vessels, l3l of the lungs, throat.
&c.: . of old age, Gi of diseases Of the skin and
eruptive fcvcrs premature births, q Of diseases
| Of the stomach bowels and other digestive organs:
7s of uncertain seat and general fevers, Of dis.
eases OF the urinary organs, and from violent
causes There were 263 natives Of the United
States 10 of England 81 OF Ireland 81 of Germany,
| of Scotland, and the balance Of various foreign
| countries.
The Gotten market was quiet yesterday, and In the
absence OF Gales prices nominal at about Saturdays
quotations Some parcels engaged for shipment 10
Liverpool by tho ship Chancellor and another vessel
at 5.2l. freiht This movement will present the
singular spectacle Of vessels passing each other at
with cotton board bound in opposite directions.
The -four msrko, was Hrmcr, especially for the com.
nd tnet ~
| and closed az an advance Of &c. per bb
whea, was firm Saturdays prices, though less
active Corn rather better, with moderate sales at
CSC for Western mixed in store, and nj 6Gc for prime
delivered. Pork less bloyant, but in coed request
| for future delivery. Sales embraced now mess at
s1e 81, sl3 and s12 25 for old do. and at 50 so for
new prime. Sugars were quiet but steady, while sales
were confined to 15s hhds. Coffee was quiet, and no
sales Of moment reported. Freghts were steady and