The New York herald., 1862-12-17

The National War Committee has sent memo
rial to Congress in reference to the depredations
of the pirate Alabama and the building of rebel
iron-clad gunboats in England. The memorial is
signed by Mayor Opdyke, Chairman Of the Com
mittee.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening Presi-
dent Henry in the chair. A great deal Of routine
business was transacted. The sum of $40 900 was
appropriated TO the SjXty-nnth regiment out of
the fund OF 100000, one of the militia regi-
ments recognized for the war. The sum Of 81 900
was appropriated 10 procure a portrait of ex-
Governor Myron II. Clark. The Board adjourned
TO meet again this day.
At an adjourned meeting OF the Board OF Coun-
cilmen last evening large number OF routine
papers were acted on. A resolution was adopted
10 increase the salary Of the Deputy Street Com
missioner to 5000, and the Board Adjourned until
this afternoon at four O'Clock.
In the case Of the United States against guam.
tty Of gold and silver watches-for which Mr..
Weitzenstein was claimant, Messrs. Webster and
Craig appearing for Mr.. Weitzenstein, and Nj
Andrews for the govcmment-thc jury yesterday
found that there was no imposition, and gave
verdict returning the property 10 tie owner.
George NJ. Drake, of Newton, New Jersey, has
been acquitted by the jury Of the charge Of mur.
dering Clara J.. .vensickle by poison administer.
ed, as was alleged, NY him, just previous 10 her
giving birth TO an illegtimate child The Court
ordered him to be rearrested, and held 10 bail TO
appear in court at the April term to answer any
new charges which may be preferred agains, him
by the State. IL is thought that the indictment
will be so framed then as TO include the accusation
Of manslaughter done by endeavorng TO pro.
duce an abortion.
Tie market for beef cattle was overlooked and
prices accordingly declined from half TO three.
quarters Of cent per pound. The receipts were
enormous--reaching upwards OF 5000 head and
with one exception, exceed those of any week this
year The range Of prices was from &C.. to SIC a
&c, but the average prices we're nearly IL not
quite as high as last week, owing TO the large pro.
portion Of prime cattle extras. Christmas stock
sold at Zoe. l21sc. Mich cows and veals were
steady and unchanged. Sheep and lambs were
feavy at decline Of l2c SOC. each. Fancy
sheep sold a IS sl0 and other kinds from a. 10
y. swine were in enormous supply, but prices
were supported. The receipts were G.24G beef
catae, os cows, 4oc veals, 1871 sleep and lambs,
and 81, ,75s swine.
The stock market opened lower and duh Yesterday but
between thf boards advonced and became strong ON tho
rcws u The retreat Of burnside Gold rose 10 Isa c
ns at 1925 132' and the fancy stocks rosc i, per
Money wos per cent on CALI EXCHANGE. Ias
1885,
There were only moderate sales Of cotton reported yes
terdsy, and the market was wlihous pny remarkable
changes Flour, wheat and corn meal were nrmey in
price and more active with more liberal receipts There
were only moderate movements in pork lard and bacon
at unchanged prices, while beef, rice coffee moasses
ten metals, oils hemp, fish, fruit wool and spices were
quiet. Tho demand was VERY nitsd Cor candida hias