The New York herald., 1862-12-09

church. A resolution Of concurrence was adopt.
ed directing the Comptroller to pay 70 the
widow Of the late Thomas Byrnes the balance 81
his diary due to the lst ofgsaua,,, next as Com
missioner OF Lands and Places. The resolution
70 purcnDe sword, sash and belt, at an ex-
PensS OF $500. for presentation to Major General
0,gci was again laid over. A resolution was
adopted TO increase the salaries of the President.
Register and Deputy Register of the Croton Aqus-
duct Department. by vote OF fourteen in the
anrmative to ak IN the negative. TIE resolution
to purchase the Fort Gansevoort property from
James b. Taylor, at an expense of 1888 437 so was,
after some debate. adopted, by vote Of fifteen in
the affirmative toseven in the negative. The Board
adjourned until Thursday evening next. at four
O'Clock.
In the Court of General Sessions yesterday, be.
fore Recorder Hoffman. man named William
DrnG, hailing from the State Of New Jersey, was
iaacted for attempt at illegal voting in offering
TO vote ia the Thirteenth ward of this city at the
late state election. The jury, after remaining out
for some time. faedto agree in their verdict. The
prisoner vas accordingly discharged, and went on
his way rejoic ing
The promotion of Brigadier General Meade to
be major general will be received with great
satisfaction by our community. where he is widely
known aud esteemed. General Meade well de-
served his promotion by his gallant conduct in
leading the Pennsylvania Reserves after the cap
ture of General Mccall on the peninsula, and by
the signal bravery and skill which he displayed at
Antetam while in charge of General Hooker's d.
vision after that gallant commander had received
hs unfortunate wound.
A telegraphic despatch, dated ON the 6th of De-
cember. at nine o'clock A. NJ. from Titusville
states that 400 900 gallons of petroleum oil were
lost by the ice cutting through the boats on the RI
yer on their way to pittsburg.
The shock of an earthquake was. felt at Evans.
vile, Indiana the 3oth ut. 1t lasted from three
to five seconds. and was so severe as to ring door
bells and cause a sensible shaking of buildings.
Mr.. Norman. editor of the New Albany, Ind,
Ledger, who was arrested for publishing the de.
tails in regard TO the Mississippi river expedition,
has been found not guilty; but warned not to do
it again." The Ledger is a republican paper.
The Orphans Farm School at Zelienople, But
Ter county, Pa, was burned on the 9th inst.
The children were saved. The buildings. costing
425 900, with the furniture, provisions, clothing
&C., were totally consumed.
About two hundred and fifty men belonging to
the Twelfth regiment of Kansas. under COL
Adams. having been pretty extensively engaged
in nigger stealing in Missouri, were brought to a
halt on the 25th ult., in Jackson COUNTY, by Gen.
Vaughan. of the State militia. having under his
command about one thousand men. The jay
hawkers refused to give up the slaves they had in
their possession, and were only brought to a sense
of their position by Gen. Vaughan planting his
artillery in position to do damage. The Colonel
and Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment were ar.
rested, and the balance of the men ordered out of
the State
The lakes in the Central Park are covered with
good sheet Of ice, but not yet Of sufficient thick
ness to allow of skating. The ice on Beekmau's
Pond was in fair condition yesterday, and was well
patronized by both male and female skaters. The
ice the fats near Vnrkville and Harlem also
had their patrons. in the shape of folks on runners.
Polish up yonr skates frienas, for the good time is
coming.
Seventeen suits have been commenced at Nor
folk against the Wise family. consisting of Henry
A.. John J. H., George D. and o. Jennings, for the
recovery Of debts varying in amounts from two
hundred and fifty to one thousand dollars.
The stock market was dull yesterday, without any ma
tcrsl change in prices. Gold 1uctua,ed between 1871
and 1875 closing late in the day az 1919 Exchange
iuctuated between las and 14s. Money in good de-
nand at per cent The bank statement shows de-
OF s39 in deposits 81 ATS 4O7 loans and
S.s6 2ls in specie.
The cotton market was very dull and prices nomi
naly trne lower yesterday. The movements bread
siuhs more extensive having embraced sales Of
nearly % 200 bbls -four at q partial rise Of &C.:
10000 bushels wheat at shade rmer rates. aud $780,,
ebale 49,. uI.~
consde, able activity in provisions pork closing
high $l3 81 Sl3 So Rio coffee sold extent OF
1000 bags at full prices New Orleans molasses in
request sugars, rice, Spices iron lead tin obac
and whskey very sparinsly inquired for. There
much lighter freight business reported. There
were remarkable changes in other departments Of
trade.