The New York herald., 1863-03-05

law in reference to agricultural statistics. The
New York County Tax Levy was introduced. A
bill prohibiting the use Of trust funds by county
treasurers was introduced. The Assessment bill
was also taken up, and remained under con-
sideration at the hour of adjournment.
The Assembly having appointed yesterday a.
the time for the presentation Of charges against
Speaker Callioot, at the hour Of meeting the gal
leries and all portions Of the chamber were crowd
ed great interest being manifested in the matter.
A paper containing the charges was placed on the
desk Of the Speaker, who read them to the House.
They alege improper and corrupt conduct on the
as member Of the Legislature After they had
been read considerable discussion ensued as to
the disposition to be made of them. They were
finally order.d to be laid on the table, printed,
and made the special order for tomorrow, at
twelve O'Clock. Favorable reports were made on
several bills, among which was the New York
city Building act. The Annual Appropriation bill
was debated in Committee Of the Whole, and laid
over. The resolutions approyng Of the PEeslasnt,s
emancipation proclamation were discussed in the
evening session. and their further confederation
postponed till tomorrow evening. ,.s.-s..,,s
MI8CELLANEOUb NEWS.
The steamship New York, from Southampton
on the 10th Of February, reached this port yes
teraay evening. The Hibernisn, from Londonders
ry on the 10th Of February, arrived 1t Portland
also yesterday. Our advices from both sources
four days later than the reports Of the Africa
The Liverpool cotton market closed firm on the
Goth ultimo, but remained quiet. with prices un.
changed. The stock on hand footed up four hun
dred and fourteen thousand bales. Breadstuffs
were looking downward. Provisions were inac.
tive. Consols sold in London on the Goth ultimo
at 92X for money.
The revolution In Poland was progressing, the
patriots making very firm stand at some points.
Prussia was supposed to be aiding Russia. Three
young Polish students, pursuing their studies in
tho French Military College of Saint Cyr, had
been handed over to Russia by Prussia. The Mar.
qus Of Cheltenhsm and Lord Raby, Of England,
were dead.
4 meeting of the American directors Of the
Atlantic Telegraph Company was held yesterday
at the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Opdyke
occupied the chair. Mr.. Cyrus w. Field address,
cd the meeting in favor of the enterprise, adduc-
ing the statements and opinions Of competent
English telegraph cable manufacturers as to its
feasibility. His remarks we're of great interest,
and were listened to with deep attention. Mr.. A.
A. Low offered q resolution, which was adopted,
to the effect that in the opinion Of the meeting o
land and Ireland with almost absolute certainty
of success.
The Commissioners appointed to devise mea.
sures for putting the harbor in state Of defence
met yesterday, but adjourned Immediately. for
want Of quorum. 1t was understood that the
committee appointed at the last meeting were not
prepared to report. s'~tS III s -.,s4 htrx .-,,
The meeting announced TO be held at Steuben
Hall last evening. to protest against foreign inter-
venton. was not very largely attended. In fact,
. popular demonstration on this subject, in order
TO be successful, would have to be held in q much
larger hall than the saloon OF the Steuben estab.
lishment. The attendance Of German citizens
was rather large; but our reporter met with very
few French but two or three English, and not
more than couple Of Spaniards. At nine o'clock
the meeting was fairly organized, and some volun-
teer speakers made their appearance on the ros-
trum. It is to be feared, however, that the pro.
ceedings Of this meeting will not materially affect
the purposes and idea Of foreign Intervention.
At meeting Of the Board Of Supervisors yes
terday, the report in favor Of directing the Comp
trollcr to pay $4,000 TO the Eleventh regiment to
paylor the rent Of their drill rooms was taken up
and &mended. The Chairman Of the Committee
on Criminal Courts and Police was authorized to
rent the drill rooms at 1000 year. The other
business was routine. Adjourned to Tuesday
next, at three O'Clock Pm.
The Board Of Education met last evening. The
Committee on Sites reported in favor Of purchas.
ing site for the erection Of schoolhouse in
West Twenty-third street. in the Sixteenth ward,
at cost Of $50 900. After considerable discus
sion the report was finally adopted. There was
no further business Of interest or importance till
the Board adjourned ~.>sJ f. sx.. s,.s Z. u
The feature Of the dealings in Wall stree. yesterd ay
was the decc6 In god which, after closing tuesday
evening at ILL., sold down yesterday 1e4 and closed
1854 bid Exchange fell 10 lss 1884. Money easy
al per cont Tho stock market inactive hroug
the day. the attention Of spectators being concentrated
gold. Prices varied butit,le from Tuesday Govern.
ments worcs fraction lower.
The break down In gold and sterling exchange had a
very uniavorable effect the brcadsu market yester
day. Flour fell l5c 20c. wheat SO. a &C., and corn
2c., with limited transactions. Provisions and whiskey
also depressed. and closed with downward ten
dency. Sugars, moassss and black fair de.
msnd, at full rates. There less doing In taow hay,
hides leather hops and tobacco Cassia was In good
quest Cotton was . shade lower, and very dull
rrcishts wore depressed and rates declining.
Adjournment ef ConGress-The Power
Given 60 the President.
The Thirty seventh Congress closed Its labors
at noon yesterday. Nearly all Of the important
measures introduced In either house were passed
and became laws of the land. Before hs ad-