The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-11
MEMBERS ELECTED.
Administration. 0nDoa,

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There are three members elected to the federal
Congress to represent the First, Second and Se-
venth districts of Eastern Virginia, about whose
real sentiments very little is known; but as they
were chosen under military protection we must
class them for the present on the side of the ad-
ministration. The relative strength will thus
stand, with the liberal admissions in the States
yet to elect in favor of the administration OIL op
posed "a. From these figures, however, no COM
fort can be CLEANED by the copperheads. On all
questions relating to the war there will be found
an overwhelming majority in favor Of its vigorous
prosecution for the suppression Of the rebellion
and the re-establishment Of the Union.
The trial Of prisoners indicted for participating
in the late riots was continued yesterday in the
Court Of General Sessions, before Recorder Hoff-
man. William Patten pleaded guilty Of, partici-
pating in the riOtin Tenth avenue. on the 18th Of
july and was remanded for sentence. Patrick
Shoren was tried and convicted on m Indictment
for robbery in the first degree, which charged him
with having assaulted Mr.. Henry f. Searles on
the night Of the 18th Of July last and then robbed
him Of watch and other articles. He was re-
manded for sentence. Several prisoners pleaded
guilty to indictments charging them with taking
an active part in the riots. They were all remand.
cd for sentence. Dennis Carey. one Of the parties
indicted for the murder Of the negro Abraham
Franklin. ordered to be tried in the Court Of
Oyer and Terminer in October next. John Wilson
was tried and convicted on an indictment FIR rob-
berry in the first degree, which charged him with
having assaulted and robbed Mr. Michael Lynch,
on the goth Of July last. He was sentenced to the
State Prison for ten years. John Hagan, jointly
indi cted with Patrick Sheron for assaulting and
robbng Mr.. Henry e. Searles, ON the 18th ult.,
was placed trial for robbery in the first degree.
The evidence for the prosecution was closed yes
terday, and testimony for the defence will be
offered at ten o'clock this morning. to which hour
the Court stands adjourned
The Board of Aldermen met yesterday and trans
acted considerable routine business. A communi-
cation was received from Comptroller Brennan in
answer to resolution offered by Alderman Hardy
at former meeting respecting the sale of bonds
for the volunteer fund and other city responsible
ties. He states that the volunteer aid bonds sold
at or about par, and that 'the Park bonds were
The Board adjourned till Monday, when the ques
ton of appropratng million and half Of dollars
for drafted persons will probably be taken up for
action.
passenger Of one Of the Philadelphia city
railroad cars sued the company for one cent.
which the conductor had detained in default of
making change. The plaintiff gained verdict
aud the company paid the costs.
The late rains have improved the corn prospects
in Southern and Southeastern Ohio. Some por-
tons Of Ohio are represented as being perfect
wilderness of corn.
John q. Scott, the conservative candidate for
Congress in the Third district of Missouri ia no
doubt elected 70 I'LL the vacancy occasioned by
the death Of John w. NOEL.
The Journal dM Hdrre Of the Esd July states
that the frigates Ceres and Darien have been
despatched to Brest there TO await the arrival Of
the Mexican officers taken prisoners at Pueblo,
and who were on their way to France.
There is not journal, daily or weekly, in the
whole State of Kentucky that supports the policy
Of the present national administration.
The City Inspectors report states that there
were $40 deaths in the city during the past week
an increase OF 24s as compared with the mortali-
~ Of the week previous. and 402 more than CO.
cured during the corresponding week last
year. The rscaptulaton table gives deaths
OF alcoholism, 1 Of diseases Of the bones, joints.
So.; ISL Of diseases Of the brain and nerves, 8
Of the gencrative organs, IL OF the heart and
blood vessels, 122 Of the lungs, throat. &C.; 0 Of
old age, 81 Of diseases Of the skin and cruptive
fevers, premature births, 3s2 OF diseases Of the
stomach. bowels and other digestive organs; 40
Of uncertain seat and general fevers. I from
causes unknown, o Of diseases Of the urinary
organs and 1853 from violent causes. There were
GAG natives Of the United States. IL Of England.
23l OF Ireland III OF Scotland, 81 Of Germany, and
the balance OF various foreign countries.
The stock market was considerably bcttor yesterday
morning but fell or 10 the afternoon. Money very
easy: call loans per ocot. Gold was n 1867 the
close exchange l3s 1907. TIE bank statement shows
accrcsre 1905 go In aeposiss. and $780, 1853 In
specie the loans have Increased $751; ,a33.
The busio-ss IN cotton yesterday moderate. with
out any remarkable change In prices There was
doing In nour aud grain. At roduced figures and
pork and whiskcy, which closed higher. The demand
was fair hay, and less active Tor sugars ce mo.
lasscs and tobacco. Very light Transactions we're re-
ported In othcr articles The freight engagements were
limited.
No MonE BoAsrINo-Durinc the canvass In
Kentucky. the radical republican papers were
jubilant ever the prospect Of a great accession
TO their strength in The next United States
House Of Representatives; but since the election
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