New-York daily tribune., 1863-08-04
GENERAL NEWS.

1t is quite unnecessary TO call attention 70 the
intolerable heat yet as everybody talks oil II, we
may well have say, if only for the edlicatloh
of our subscribers in Labrador and Greenland. Ihe
last three DAYS have been hot hotter, hottest, and
last night seemed TO be the elimination OF the cycle
We write in large corner room with Elk windows
and three doors open only three lights burning; at
lOi D. H. the mercury rejoices in an elevation Of 80
degrees indoors and So on the outer wall, and if
perspiration is good for the health, brsg of
degree of sanitary perfection that would astonish
the Bellows. Olmsted Commission. Whether we
have more to come of this shower of fire, the pres
ent horoscope gives no indication; the air is dead
now and then spssmodic efor. at a breeze gives q
little hope, but is nothing. The sky is partially
covered with clouds that look like ragged army
blankets the stars glare with bloodshot and threat
enng eyes through the holes the streets are prowed
by painting mortas, ugly as ever at this time IN the
night, but as tame as doves under the all-subdu-
/ ing heat. the teemiDg tenement hives have
vomied upon the sidewalks their hslf-naked
libes upon humanity; the drink houses are
noisy with thirsty droves; the pier heads a-c
crowded with those who dwell near the water the
ferry boats are thronged, the stages are full, the
cars are more than full; even the solemn temples
of the boulevards spread wide their rosewood doors
and plate glass windows TO catch the wandering
wind while ten thousand year sits IN his shirt
sleeves on the white marble steps, sweating for all
the world Ike stage driver, hummng III dismal
monotone When this cruel Heat is over Our
news columns record the sadder effects in the form
of sun-sroke or as our learned Coroners say "Coup
de Soleil." More than forty cases are already re-
ported, and it is probable that nearly as many more
have occurred. At sunset last Dight one or two
growls of thunder set US all asog for shower, but
it did not come, and still we sweter rs we have
here feebly attempted TO describe.
-Igna,z Rad,ky, tried and convicted a. the April
term of tie Kings County Court of Oyer and Ter
miner for the murder Of Sigismund Felner, the dia-
mond merchant, was brought ny yesterday for sen.
tence. Council for prisoner moved an arrest Of
Judgment, which was denied by the Court. Radsky
being asked the usual questions stated that be was
% wears of age, born in Breslau Prussia, book
keeper by occupation. and that he was innocent OF
the crime for which be convicted. He addressed
the Court at some length in explanation Of the man.
ner in which he left Felners company at South
Ferry, which was the last time he saw him, and
expressed the belief that the murder was committed
by Miss Alber,ina PAaum, who committed suicide
after her arres, on suspicion Of being implicated in
the commission Of tie foul deed. The Court then
sentenced the prisoner he executed the 22d OF
September 1868. Radsky was then removed TO tho
Jail Tie case will be appealed 10 the General Term
of the Supreme Court.
Bishops Potter Of the Diocese Of New-York,
I n - NJ nd aF
sylvsna have each aud all addressed circular letters
to their respective clergy setting forth AN appropr'
ate form of prayer 70 be used in the churches on
Thursday next, recommended by the President ~
day Of Thanksgiving and Prayer.
The City Inspector reports that 722 person, died
in New.York during the past week-9S men, ~
women, 275 boys, and 255 girls-aD Increase Of 81
upon the mortality Of the previous week, and Of 26'
as compared with the corresponding week Of 1862.
OF the deceased, 1876 were children under five years
Of age.
BY the arrival Of the Melville at this port, yes
terday, we have news from Havana 10 July -. The
large fire which commenced on the 22d Of July con.
sumed the buildngs The total loses are estimated
at 81 Gls 1863; but this 10 believed to be under
estmate There is no later news from Mexico.
The Claims for damages done by the rioters in
this city, thus far handed n foot up nearly 81 lOO.
900. The amount claimed by colored per6oDs i'd
81, ,467.
WIN. NJ. Tweed was on Monday night elected
Grand Sachem Of the Tammany Society Of the Co
luInbian Order.
The stock market was active and advancing
the entire day The market opened la the
ing considerably above Saturdays closing prces at tho
clock call prices higher than at the morning session
and at the ,woocock call the market continued to riso
marked eaec, produced BY the tdng OF decided ss
in American stocks in London the news OF our
July successes had reached Europe Governments wors
strong active Tho market co,edhrn In London
after the receipt Of the OF the defeat Of Gen Leo
hi, rsos, Gettysburg aud tho surrender OF VictsbuG
the Confederate loan 3tdsi discount, while ~ \. 81
improved Erie shares Of both descriptions aud al the five
ogsses average Of each; Illinois Central Ia, q Iii
nos Central shares ordinary and paid up 4d2; Michigan
Central Convsribs and Sinking Fund. 2d9ii Michigan
Southern aud Norihera Indiana Sinking Fund.- s. EswYoi
Central and q cent Bonds and Shares average OF
each Pspnsylvana Railroad. hrs, mortgage. The msrto
has been dull for exchange but holders have been quite firm
Sterling has ranged hom l4Oi aiOi closing at tho st,o
rate francs closed 407i ds02i Freshs continue dull
but tho berth room Is limited and rates are hfmsr Gold
declining sssn stsr selling at lz9idl2si on Saturday
opened &, l27t and closed weak at l2a.
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On the second page We give further news
from Charleston, including very full list o.