The New York herald., 1862-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

fort, deserted. where the enemy had nine guns
planted.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
In the Senate OF our State Legislature yesterday
the bill Incorporating the State Convention OF oni-
versaiists was passed. The bill providing Tor pay
ment of the States quota OF the national tax was
ordered to third reading The ban 10 eStaoilsh
fund for the benefit of the stockbrdge Indians was
reported for the consideration OF the House.
communica tion was presented from the commis-
soners appointed to codify the civil code; also
one from the University Regents, containing a
report on determinations Of longitude. memo
rial on the usury laws was received from the
Chamber of Commerce The Congressional Ap-
portionment bill was made the special order for
Tuesday next. In the Assembly, considerable
time consumed in discussions on bills of little
general interest and in unsuccessful motions and
propositions on other bills The bill to suppress
the concert saloons was reported complete and
ordered TO a third reading. number OF bills re-
ceived favorable reports. Nearly all OF them.
though, only local or private in their nature.
A report on the proposed enlargement OF the
Champiain and Erie canals, sufficient for gunboat
navigation, was made from the Committee on
Canals. The report urges the Importance and ad-
vantages of the measure. 1t was made the special
order for Tuesday. Bills reported from the Mill
tary Committee, authorizing the charter OF vessels
of incorporated companies to government, and to
promote military education in the schools of the
State were made the special order for tomorrow
The bill to allow aliens to hold real estate was
taken up and debated, but the House refused leave
to the committee to consider the bill further, and
it was thereby defeated. The Supply bill was de-
bated, but no vote on it was reached The commit
tee appointed to investigate the affairs of the In
stitution for the Blind made report
Captain Wencke, of the bark Washington, which
arrived at this port yesterday reports that on the
9th ult., latitude 80 So, longitude Sc 03, saw
sidewheel steamer, painted black, showing the
American ensign at her peak. On her foremast
she had red flag, with red one below, and red
pendant beneath. She appeared to be one OF the
Charleston or Savannah line of steamers. Captain
Wencke thought it might be the rebel steamer
Nashville. She was spoken, but made no reply.
Abram Wakeman, Esq. our new Postmaster, has
been in Office since Monday evening. He has de-
voted the week to learning the details of the work
ing of the establishment. Mr.. Wakeman will this
week commence the work of remodeiling the differ
ent departments, and continue to do so until the
whole establishment is altered to suit the views
of the party he represents.
In the Supreme Court, special term, yesterday,
before Judge Barnard, Mr.. Edwin James moved on
the case of Davis VS.. Hackley, the street cleaning
controversy. After some brief observations on
the part of Messrs. Garvin J. I. Brady, Clark and
others for postponement, and strenuous and
most vigorous protest from Mr.. Edwin James, the
Judge decided that it only reasonable, in con-
sequence OF the illness of Mr. Hackley to give the
defendants an opportunity o. setting forth their
defence by the affidavit of Mr.. Hackiey, and he
accordingly adjourned the matter until Saturday
next.
The stock market better yesterday and there was
business done. Tho impression prevails that the
public may 'act as though they had heard some very
good news" Money in fair demand at a Z per
cent Foreign exchange closed dull at 112,l 4. Gold
in better demand again al a small advance. The
Assistant Treasurer Of the United States received from
Washington yesterday four millions OF the demand
notes. He will continue TO receive several millions
daily for some time to come
The cotton market was less active yesterday, while
prices continued 10 be sustained. The weather
clement and few spinners hand. The sales om
braced about 200 $50 bales in small lots within the
range Of 27sc. 2sc. for middng uplands. The -four
market dull and heavy especially for the common
grades Of State and Western with limited sales to the
home trade. Dealers disposed 10 await the re-.
cept of private letters due by the Niaxsra's mail
wheat dull and sales quite limited,
while prices nominal for most descriptions. Corn
Was less buoyant and active while prices IN.
changed with sales made 70 fair extent closing at 5sc
Gle for Western mixed in store and delivered Pork
steady, with Of mess at Sl3 $l3 1cjs and
Western primo a. $l2 so Sl3, and prime at
SO 25 $40 60 Sugars rmer and good request,
and about &c. higher with sales Of about 2ooo hhds
including lots Of Porto Rccs but chiefly Cuba
covados Coffee steady with sales Of 70s bags Of RIO
t. and loo do. Maracaibo 22,.c ana 100 mats Java
2lc. Frsghs inactive and heavy, especially for
Iiyerpool while suaaaemepts we're moderate