The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-06-24

that General Lee will be obliged, con political ant
The Belfast (Ireand) steamer Heroine had. il
was said been purchased for the use of the rebels
Galignanis Messenger, of Paris, states that the
Gar of Russia in his reply TO Secretary Stewards
note on the Polish question. "thanks the United
States in gracious terms" for The expression Of
opinion on the subject.
The capture of Pucbla by the French had been
announced in London and at the Continental
Courts. The London Change expressed its salts
faction at the result, and Mexican bonds advanced
from two and half TO three and half per cent.
The King of Prussia and the Emperor Of Austria
congratulated Napoleon on his victory. The Liver
pool journals advise the Emperor of France to
retire from Mexico that he may enjoy more free
dom of action on European questions. France
was considerably agitated on the subject of the
delay of the troops before Puebs just previous to
the reception ofthe news.
The monthly return of the Bank of Franoe.shows
a decrease in scash of twenty seven and half
millions of francs. The discounts had increased
by thirteen millions Of francs. so.3 CIV
The very depressed" condition of Ireland was
mentioned in the English Parliament, but q motion
for committee of inquiry was not entertained.
The Archbishop Of Tusm laid the foundation
stone of new Catholic church at Headford, Ire
land, on the 7th Of June. The approaches TO the
site of the intended edfice were ornamented with
magnificent triumphal arches, surmounted by
flags. At the right corner Of one Of the arches
was harp, and underneath the words. /" Oh. Erin,
my country, how sad is thy fatsl" and ct the left
corner was huge flag. displaying the American
Stars and Stripes. with the inscription. e God
grant peace to America" This arch was close to
the entrance to the site Of the church, on which
the ceremony Of the day was to be celebrated.
Consols closed in London on the 18th Of June at
% s2h for money. The Liverpool cotton market
was frmer on the 18th inst, but prices were un-
changed Breadstuns were dull bat steady, and
provisions fat a,aaH
The steamship Bremen, from Southampton on
the 10th instant arrived at this port yesterday
morning. Her news had been fully anticipated.
MIsCELLANE0Us NEws.
The Board of Supervisors met at three O'Clock
yesterday, the chair being occupied alternately by
Supervisors Purdy and wiseman, in the absence
of the President. Mr.. Purdy called up the ques-
ton Of the official publication of the proceedings
in the HERALD and Tribune, and wished to know
whether the Clerk had authorized those papers to
publish the proceedings officially. Mr.. Stewart
handed in letter from the Clerk, Mr.. Young, now
absent at the seat of war, which stated, in SUBJ
stance that he had not authorized the official pub
LEGATION Of the proceedings in the papers referred
to. The communication was received and placed
on file. A petition was received from the work
men on the new Court House, praying that they
might be paid for eight weeks work, as they were
badly in want of money to support their families.
The warrants for the payment of these men are in
the hands Of the Mayor, who has refused to sign
them up to this time. resolution, to the effect
that the subject be referred to the Special Com
mittec on the New Court House, with instructions
to confer with the Mayor, was lost for want of
quorum, and the Board adjourned to Tuesday
next. h.l
e An alleged case of eKtortion, practised on Q
deceased millionaire, whose name does not appear,
and in which lawyer, who il for the time also to
DO unknown, is reported in our law columns, and
will ar I'D great deal Of surmse and conjecture
to our readers. lay, legal and monetary. One Of
the accused 10 arrested, and held to bail in the
sum Of Is 900.
The Governor Of New Jersey has issued apro-
clsmation ordering all the troops who were raised
for the defence of Pennsylvania to return to their
respective places Of enrolment, in order that they
may be discharged. He says the necessity for
their organization no longer exists. " 49,. II,
The residence Of the late Colonel J. Richter
Jones, Ut Eagles Nero, Sullivan county, Pennsyl-
vania, was destroyed by FIRE on the 9th instant.
with all his furniture and property. Col. Jones
was killed on the 22d of Nay, while returning
from . successful expedition and after fighting
glorious battle at Gum Swamp, in North Carolina.
Hammil, the Pittsburg rover, won the first
prize for single scull boats at the Beacon Cup
Regatta on Charles River, Boston, ON the 2lst
inst. In connection with another rover, named
Leary, he also won the first prize offered for dou-
BILE scull boats.
Tho stock market considerably better yesterday,
with an increased business and better speculative In
qury for Stocks The favortes Of the day the New
York shares. Money very casy-call loans per
cent. Gold was dull at 143a4 a143h exchange, 1855
1s8h -fftl., 1-rrretr.r Icat
The demand for cotton yesterday was animated part
ly from speculative buyers, and prices for middngs
were quoted up 70 coo. 6lc., with sales and re-
sales OF 400 bales reported. There less doing In
beadstus and provisions though the changes In prices
generally favorable to purchasers. whshey, hops
FISH, fruit, oils, rice, cassa, wool and tobacco were In
moderate demand without any remarkable alteration In
CARS and alow Metals Coffee teas, molasses and naval
stores were quiet The freight market was rather moro
active Al sale OF boots and shoes choice
stock sold well, mostly TO the city trade.
The market beef cattle without decided change
this week. though the demand rather moderate and
prices favored the purchaser Tho range OF prices was
about the same however, &C. l2c., though very few
sold at over II c Tho bulk Of the offerings placed
at 1oc ilc and the average price about 1olsc.
loe about per h. below average price last week.
Mich cows were steady Mt from $50 q 80 800, with
scattering sales from $40 500 veals were very plenty
but steady at &c. &c. chiefly at exc. a7hc Sheep and
lambs were plenty dull and 2sc Soc per head lower
sheep sold at 80 % ase ~ and lambs from % 90 ~
81 So Swine were active and firm at 6kc. 6xc for
corn.fed, and &C. SIC for stlfcd The total receipts
were 4Sa7 beeves l4o cows jos vcas seo3 sheep and
lambs and II ,l37 swine.
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