The New York herald., 1862-05-30
CON G R Ess.

CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Wiley called up the
memorial of the loyal Legislature of Virginia, ask
ing for division of the State and spoke in favor of
it. The memorial was referred to the Territories
Committee. The Senate then continued the con-
sideration of the Tax bill, and the proposed
amendment to lay no tax on slaves in States which
have adopted the Presidents system of gradual
emancipation, was rejected. An amendment was
offered to make the tax on slaves two dollars EACH
instead of five, as proposed, which, after con-
siderable discussion, was adopted, by twenty
eight yeas to ten nays. The amendment of Sena-
tor Simmons, proposing to levy the tax on fewer
articles, was then considered, and it was rejected.
| by fourteen yeas to twenty-five nays. The Senate
then held an executive session, at the conclusion
| OF which an adjournment took place.
| In the House Of Representatives the Speaker
laid before the House the resignation of Represen
tative Walton, of Maine, he having been appointed
Judge of the Supreme Court in his State.
| The Senate bill establishing a land Office
in Colorado Territory was passed; also
the bill allowing the State of California
three representatives in the House. The bill
for the more effectual suppression of the African
slave trade, reported from the judiciary Commit
tee, was passed, by Q vote of sixty-three against
fortyfve. The bill making further provisions for
the Courts Of the United States in the State of
Pennsylvania was passed. The House then re-
sumed the consideration of the bill providing for
Che purchase of what is known as the Douglas
Hospital in the city of Washington, which, after
discursive debate, was defeated, and the House
| adjourned till Monday.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
Radski, accused of the murder of Sigsmund
Fellner, is in prison in New jersey awaiting his
trial. The extraordinary circumstances surround.
ing this mysterious murder will excite much nte.
rest The suicide of Albertina Phlaum, the young
girl who arrived in this country with the murdered
man; the attempt at suicide by Mrs. Marks who
was arrested on suspicion and who has since gone
to California, and the large amount of property
known to have been in the possession of Fellner
and which has remained undiscovered, will render
this case one of causes ce,e5res in'the criminal
history of this country. 1t is said that there are
parties now at large in the city who are mplicat.
ed in this tragedy. Messrs. Stuart and Burling
have been employed to defend the accused, and
Mr.. Edwin James is retained to conduct the de.
fence.
The Board of Aldermen held session yesterday
afternoon, with very fell attendance of the men,
bers. Not much business was transacted, however.
report was received from the Joint Special Com.
niittee on National Affairs in reference to the
Soldiers Hospital in Central Park. The com.
mittee state that the building will be ready for
$t.n -.
report in favor OF continuing the work on the park
on Fourth avenue, between Thrtieth and Fortieth
streets, and appropriating sl2 900 therefor, was
laid over. The Councilmen's appropriation of
$3.50 for presentation testimonial to Morgan
jones' Esq, ex-President OF the Board Of Council.
men, was concurred in. The Board also concurred
III the resolution Of the Councmen to authorize the
purchase of lot on Elizabeth street for the &C.
commodation ofhosc companies.
Mr. Edwin James will respond tomorrow
Saturday morning to the requirement Of the Su.
preme Cour' respecting the allegations made by
the Committee OF the Law Institute against his
eligibility to practice at the New York bar. Mr..
James will explain his position rs member of the
English bar at the time he was admitted here and
Mr.. James I. Brady will speak upon the question
Of ajenage, which the Court have particularly de.
sired to be discussed.
BY the report Of the proceedings in the United
States District Court, it will be seen that the
$40, 900 Southern bonds have been restored to Mr..
Guthrie the claimant, who suffered two periods of
Imprisonment in Fort Lafayette as supposed SC.
cessionist.
The weekly statement of the Commissioners OF
Public Charities and Correction was presented
yesterday, and shows that 2,210 persons were ad.
mitted to the different institutions during the week
ending on the Gath inst, making total of 6,ols
remaining there that date-a decrease OF thirty.
two on the preceding week.
The ship Franklin, from Hamburg, arrived at
New York yesterday morning bringing four hun.
drcd and seven Mormon passengers.
stocks were higher yesterday, and the tone OF tho
market was stronger. The bears disappointed In MOI
letting supply Of stock from tho bulls, whose oans
have been disturbed aud tho outside demand conspues
rona enough to support tho price Of the
Money was easy to-day the supply on call was in
vce or tho wants OF the street. Exchange was steady
Al 11..l lis. Gold rather lower, the news from
New Orleans which, II confirmed, will q sudden
all In both gold aud exchange.
Tha cotton market unsettled yesterday snd prices
irregular owing part 10 the character Of the Southern
nnd TO the abscnccof spinners who have recently
supplied themselves to extent Tho stock hand
however, was quite limited and any material increase in
| d-inand would enhance prices. The sales wcrc
| connned to 800 bales, spread over the day,
in small lots. hardly sufficient to establish prices
| which according 70 circumstances and quality,
ran all tho way from 3osc 81 tsc Including good
! part at 31c. The flour market was firm for common
| gades Of state and Western, whIo the medium and
higher brands we're heavy and pricas UNCHANGED The
demand for export was light, while the chief sales we're
mode 10 the home trade. Wheat was less actve ar,d
fell OF 1c &C. por bushsl Corn also easier horvh
in good request, with sales Of at 5%c 4Tc and
Of old Western mixed at 47tsc ssc Pork was dun at
sl2 70 FOR mess and at 90 e2 rs for prime surars
steady, with sales Of 900 hhds. 81 boxes and
| is 800 bags Manila Coffee was quiet and PRICES nm
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