The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-06

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which can be used for the relief OF the families o.
volunteers now absent at the seat of war. He
further stated that the only means by which money
could be raised would be by the issue OF bonds-a
course in direct violation OF the law and, in con-
clusion, he stated that it was clearly the duty of
the general government-as it is in its power-to
furnish the requisite relief. The Board then adj
journed until the 18th inst.
The Joint Committee of the Common Counc on
National Affairs met in room No. 8 City Hall yes
terday, Alderman Farley in the chair. The reso-
luton Of the Board of Aldermen that the unoccu-
pied part of the dispensary corner Of Lexington
avenue and Fifty-frst street be given for the use
of wounded soldiers was taken up. Drs. Willard,
Parker and Woodward, who had been invited to
attend, spoke adversely to the project. They re-
commended that more central situation be chosen,
and building be procured with ample accom-
mediation both for out and in door patients. A
petition Of the same nature, signed by the In
habitants of the ward, was also presented. A
sub-c consisting Of Aldermen Mitchell,
Allen and Smith, and Councilmen Orion and Ho-
gan. was appointed to investigate the matter.
The resolution of the Board Of Councilmen appro.
pratng 81 900 for the relief Of the refugees from
Florida, and authorizing the Comptroller to draw
his warrant for that amount, was concurred in.
The petition Of the Ladies' Benevolent Assooia-
ton, requesting the use Of the rooms at the cor
ner of Lexington avenue and Fifty first street. was
laid over. The committee then adjourned.
United States Marshal Murray sent posse Of
his officers yesterday evening to receive into their
custody batch of State prisoners and witnesses
recently arrived at this port a. captiyes of the
Union forces.
In the United States District Court yesterday,
Mr.. VIM. M. Evarts summed up. on the part of the
government, the argument in the case against the
British bark Empress, held as prize. The Court
took the papers and reserved its decision.
In the Supreme Court, general term, yesterday,
the case of the saloon waiter girls was postponed
until Wednesday, and the Hackley contract argu.
ment until Thursday.
According to the City Inspectors report there
were 40l deaths in the city during the past week
an increase of "a as compared with the mortality Of
the week previous, and Is more than occurred
during the corresponding week last year. The re-
capitulation table gives deaths Of alcoholism of
diseases of the bones. joints, &C.: 81 of the brain
and nerves 3 of the generatiye organs of the
heart and blood vessels. l36 Of the lungs throat
&c. 10 of old age, 81 Of diseases of the skin
and eruptive fevers, premature births, "A of dis
eases of the stomach, bowels and other digestive
organs % of uncertain seat and general fevers
of diseases of the urinary organs l unknown,
and Is from violent causes. There were 2S2 ma
tves of the United States, OF England, 81 of Ire
land, of Scotland, u of Germany, and the
balance Of various foreign countries.
Wall street was sceno OF great excitement yestsr-
day. and the amount Of business done was enormous.
In ono SENTENCE governments advanced 2 a az per
cent, railway stocks from to ST. 730 notes l, gold
exchange Gu London l. Money fell to per cent every
whore aud deposits offered to tho brokers at g.
We have seldom witnessed active a movement In tho
street. or so general . desire to operate Tho bank
statement shows increase Of ST. 1877 100 In deposits
and So $40 SOB in loans The specie is down 1922 49,
in consequence Of the purchases Of 730 from the
Sub-Trcasurcr.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced 400 bales to 10
out Of the Market the basis Of 27c 81 &c for mid.
ding uplands The annual election tho Produce Elk.
change for officers and trustees serve tho ensuing
year interfercd TO extent with the OF
business The -four market loss active and closed
rather easier for and medium grades of State
and Western. Wheat was less buoyant, while sales
were quite limited. Corn quiet and closed heavy
and rathor easier ratios: sales Of Western mixed
store, made A. 5e1sc 571c., with lots to
arrive private TERMS and at soc. for Southern and
Jersey yellow Pork hrm with sales Of new mess at
$l2 rs s12 s7h (soms holders asked Sl3), and prime
at $40 SO IS Sugars steady, with sales Of about
500 bids. Cuba and 75 bags Psrnambuco for refining
BY reference another column II will be that the
Messrs Stuart havs made some reduction in prices for
their refined goods There rathar more doing in
cofso; cargo OF 5000 bags Of Rio sold private
terms with 40 do Maracaibo at 22c. rs do. 81. Domingo
at 1885,. and 25 bags Jamaica at p. I. Frsghts were
steady with moderate engagements.