The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-09

districts was explained by Mr.. Dooiittle
and then laid aside till to-day. The bill
relating to the selection Of jurors for
the District Of Columbia was passed. bill
to abolish the Office Of Marshal of the Dis
trict of Columbia and establish that OF Sheriff
was introduced by Mr. Hale. Both these last
named measures are designed to punish Marshal
Lamon for his failure to proptiate the radicals
with regard to fugitive slaves. The bill provd-
ing for the education Of colored children was
taken up and an amendment adopted, repeating
the black code of the District of Columbia The
Senate then adjourned.
No business of general importance was trans
acted by the House of Representatives. Mr.. Love
joy called up his bill to freedom to all per-
sons within the exclusive jurisdiction OF the
federal government to the end that freedom may
remain forever the fundamental law Of the land,
and in all places whatsoever, so far as il lies
within the power or depends upon the action of
the government Of the United States to make it
motion to lay the bin on the table was negatived
by vote of fifty against sixty-fve.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
We have news from Hayti dated at Port au
Prince on the 18th Of April The attitude of
Spain was very threatening, towards Hayti. on
account Of her claim Of one of the old ter
ritorial boundary lines, which enters between
the two parts OF the island like a wedge. France
did mot appear SO web inclined to aid the
Haytiens as she formerly professed to be, and
much trouble was anticipated. The Haytiens think
that the open violation of the Monroe doctrine will
Induce the United States to interfere in behalf OF
the republic. Coffee was abundant, and prices
had declined. 1t is likely that Haytien war ship,
having q number of aristocratic notabties on
board will soon touch at New York. on her way
to France.
Rev. DR.. Bellows and wife, of this city, with
nineteen young ladies, arrived in Baltimore on the
9th inst en- route for Fortress Monroe, where they
will attend on the sick and wounded soldiers
brought to that station.
Granada, to which point it is reported General
Mansfield Lowell, with his New Orleans rebel SOL
diery, has retreated, is in Yaabusha county, Mis-
sissippi. 1t is at the junction of the Jackson and
Ohio and Memphis and New Orleans railroads,
about midway between Memphis and Jackson
and eauidistant between the eastern and western
boundaries of the State.
Governor Buckingham, of Connecticut, deliver
ed his annual message to the Legislature on the
7th inst. The document onters largely into the
discussion of war matters, and the causes, pro-
gress and present condition Of the rebellion. The
Governor says Connecticut has furnished thirteen
thousand five hundred and seventy-eight fighting
men to tho government. of whom two thousand
three hundred and forty, being three months men,
have returned; two hundred and twenty eight were
discharged, one hundred and ninety-one killed in
battle, and thirtyone resigned-leaving still in the
service ten thousand seven hundred and eighty
eight.
The subject Of military instruction in the public
schools was again brought up at the meeting o.
the Board Of Education held on Wednesday even
ing. The merits Of Quaker guns as suitable wea-
pons with which to arm our school boys were fully
discussed. and after lively debate it was de-
oided to mako inquiry Is to the expense which
will attend the procuring of real guns, with bayo
nets. According to q statement Of one Of the mem.
bers, we shall soon have an army Of Eve thousand
sohoolboys, who, we may rest assured, will glad
" lay down their books and states to take up arms
in defence of the Union.
The case Of Haynes, first mate of the Nghtin
gale, was submitted yesterday evening to the
Jury, under the charge Of Judge Nelson. The
jury had not agreed at the rising of the Court and
Judge Nelson informed the Marshal that if they
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Judge Smalley would come down and take their
verdict If not, they should be locked up until
morning.
There not being o quorum Of the Board Of Al
dermen present last evening, President Henry de-
clared the Board adjourned to Monday evening
next.
The American Bible Society, the Five Points
Mission, the New York State Colonization Society,
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and Dumb Asylum, held their anniversary meet
ings yesterday; but the an-absorbing news nom
the armies in the field occupies all our space, and
we are again obliged to hold over our reports Of
their proceedings.
An adjourned meeting Of the Commissioners Of
Public Charities and Correction was held yester.
day. From the weekly statement it appears that
1850 persons were admitted to the different insti
tutions during the week ending on the Sd inst.
making total Of I'LL remaining there on that
dats-a decrease Of ITO on the preceding week:
The cash receipts from the 25th Of April to the
9Th of May inclusive, amounted to $lO1 ,04l 81, in
which sum 10 included 500 900 received from the
City Chamberlain, and 900 from the Comp
troller.
The cotton market was quiet yesterday. Scarcely
enough was doing TO establish o basis Of quotations.
Dealers seemed to be in some degree At pause and tho
views OF holders and buyers wide apart TO
check sales The former continued TO manifest cent?
dence in the article while buyers combining their
purchases 10 small struggling lots 1t irregular prices
while desirable lots Of any material size held with
nrmness. Tho sales embraced about 100 $50 bales,
tho basis Of 261Sc. with soms lots reported &c.
orders plenty, and could not be filed at 25c q
25x The -four market was heavy and lower, with
sales at decline Of ioc per Dbl. Wheat was lower
nominal whilo sales quite limited Corn was
heavy and lower, with more doing at the
Western mixed sold in store at $50. 54c, and Soc
Soc. delivered Pork active At unchanged prices.
Sales OF made at SIC, and Of prime at $40
$40 12h. Sugars hrmer and &c. per h. higher,
with sales Including New Orleans by auction OF about
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