The New York herald., 1862-04-13


dations of President Lincoln and Mayor opdyke,
this day will be sgnalized in all the churches oil
this city by services Of thanksgiving for the hume
! rous victories recently achieved over the repes
| blythe Union army. In some churches, we un-
derstand, the occasion will be further taken ad-
vantage of by making collections for the beneht Oh
wounded soldiers, and the families OF such as nave
fallen on the bloody field ofbattle. 1t Is an ex-
ample worthy of general imitation, and we feel
sure that the bare announcement OF the subject
| in all the churches to-day would meet with hbe-
| raj response from the various congregations.
The booksellers trade sale was continued until
late last night, and although number OF the buy
ers had returned home, so as to enjoy the Sunday
with their families, there were still enough left to
keep up the vigor of the bids. The invoice OF Dick
Fitzgerald went off very finely, and Charles Ia
ber's list Of ambrotype copies OF fine engravings
met with deserved success, both as regards
prices and numbers. The demands for the photo
graphic albums were very spirited, the worse
samples fetching good prices, aud those OF Nc
Knight and Rutter, which were certainly the very
best kind offered yesterday, sold at prices rating
higher than any other of the same class Of goods.
Their style of binding, doubtless, had somewhat
to do with this success for while other works of
this kind generally fall to pieces after few days
wear, the new "guard backs'' of these albums
prevent any chance of such mishap. The sta
tonery lists did not come of so early as expected.
In another column will be found the decision Of
Judge McCunn upon the constitutionality OF the
Sunday Liquor law, which will repay perusal.
Messrs. Ireland and Matthews, who were arrested
by Captain Petty for selling liquor on Sunday with
closed doors, were discharged, the District Attor-
ney virtually conciding with the views expressed
by the City Judge. His Honor had the decision on
the motion to Quash the indictment against James
B. Taylor prepared; but the Recorder having
adjourned the Court till Monday, be could not
deliver it,
The argument in the case Of Davis against
Hackley, arising out of the street cleaning con-
tract, was called on again, before Judge Barnard
yesterday, but postponed until Saturday next at
ten o'clock Mr.. Edwin James made some re-
marks. en- passaad, respecting the American and
English press.
The trials Of several parties for being engaged
in the slave trade were set down for different days.
commencing two weeks from Tuesday week
The divorce case of Casey VS.. Casey was dispos
ed of in the Supreme Court Of Melbourne, Austria
liza, on the 23d Of December. This was the first d
yorce cause ever heard in the colony The deci
sion was in favor of the marriage, and against the
application Of the husband for it dissolution.
AS far as the returns have been received the vote
in Western Virginia stands "a follows:--
For. Against.
New constitution. n................3,737 64
Gradual emancipation. ........ 1857 81
According to the City Inspectors report there
were ass deaths in the city during the past week
an increase of 40 as compared with the mortality of
the week previous aud 81 more than occurred
during tho corresponding week last year. The re.
capitulaton table gives . deaths Of alcoholism, 2
of diseases of the bones, joints, &C.; l02 Of the
brain and nerves, l OF the geuerative organs. IA
of the heart and blood vessels, l46 Of the lungs,
throat. &C.; OF old age So of diseases Of the skin
and eruptiye feyers, premature births, 81 of dis
cases Of the stomach, bowels and other digestive
organs "a Of uncertain seat and general fevers Q
OF diseases Of the urinary organs, IL from violent
causes and 3 unknown There were 3l5 natives
Of the United States, OF England. 81 Of Ireland,
2 of Scotland, 80 of Germany, and the balance Of
various foreign countries.
The s!ock market was inactive yesterday aad A. the
first board stocks fraction lower At tbs
board thers vas moderate rally. Money was essior
being freely offered at per cent. Exchange closed
1l2h 10, gold 1919 =. The bullion expor, Of the
day was ss70,l71
The cotton market was sisaly yesterday. Sales OF
5e5 bates, chiefly TO spnners, closing the basis OF
27t.c. a CSC. for mdding uplands. The aolr
market was hsayy, under the Influence OF the forsgn
nsws, and Eel! or Sc. psr bbl, especially ror
and med:an grades Of State and Western, while
Gales were moderate. Wheat was inactive AMI sales
small, while prces wsrs without change OF momsnt.
Corn heavy an. lower, with sales Of Western
in store snd dsversi, A. 59c. Gle. Pork
hear nd aics yit incl dtny Dness all q
sl3, and prime at $40 rs $40 37 Bacon and ara
good request and prices drm Sugars stosdy
and in good request with sales OF about 800 hhds.
full pricss. Coass was auie. AMI prices unshapget
Freghis we're heavy sai engagements light, at un
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