The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-08-09

Cheshire was taken from Albany 10 Boston on Monoay
last and Is rumored that he has been oonvoy'u io
the latter place to the Dry Tortugas
In the United States District Court yesterday Judge
Belts presiding the United States Dst'lot Attorney
moved FOR an order of condemnation ana sno against
nineteen kegs of brandy the same having oeen Imported
in smaller casks than allowed by law. No claimant
appeared and the order made by the court smi-
lar order was against seven thousand hve hundred
cigars seized on board the soop Columbus. The
cigars were seized in consequence of their not appearing
ON tho manifest similar order was also made in the
case Of the United States against two puncheons Of rum,
boxes Of cigars and some other articles seized
hoard the brig Henry the same not appearing in the
manifest.
The proceedings in the Court Of General Sessions yes
terday were interesting Several charges OF LARCENY
we're disposed Of and two pckpockcts, named Roberts
and Edwards were sent TO the State Prison for three
years. Adelaide Irwin, who, though yong, is not0
rous thief was sent TO the State Prison for three
years An interesting sketch Of her will be found
in report.
Surrogate Tucker Yesterday heard and decided some
three dozen petty motions. Charles p H Book was TO-
moved as guardian OF Lena Bachman, he having alb
and abandoned his ward In the large stale of
Mrs Anna Maria Forman, deceased, application was
made for collector pending the question of probate Of
her alleged viii but it appearing that the husband had
letters administration tho Surrogate denied the motion
is designed to have music in the Park, during the
remainder of the summer, on each Wednesday after
noon well Saturdays, and if the weather shall
be favorable the rs of this series Of concerts will
take place this afternoon the lake between half
three and half past six.
The bodies of Mr. George d. Cooper and John NJ West
lake. victims Of the explosion board the steamer
Arrow In the North river, Saturday last found
floating in the water the city yesterday, and the
body of female supposed TO be that Of Miss Ericsson
another of the of this disaster found In the
East river, at the foot of pier IL, last evening
meeting of discharged soldiers and sailors was
held yesterday Pythagoras Hall in Canal street. to
for the relief Of the large numbers OF them
of employment They propose TO form in procession
Friday morning of this week and march in body TO
the offices the Mayor and other city officials and tho
business places Of the leading employers TO solicit work
and assistance
meeting of the Cartmens and Iaborers Association
lstreet cleaners took place last evening The committee
appointed to wait Mr. Devoc lone of the street clean.
ing contacors stated that that gentleman had informed
them that vacancies in the employ of the con
tractors the members of tho association will be engaged
Nothing else of importance up,
Another meeting Of the German lager beer retailers of
the city held yesterday, at which it was announced
that their arr.ng emens for starting brewery Of their
dred dollars shares have been completed and that the
money has beea procured.
Tho Union Musical Association, composed Of the HO
anders resident in this city, had musical and social
festival at Lion park, Eighth avenue, yesterday and
worry gay and pleasant time generally. Among their
guests were the officers OF tho Netherlands vessel
watergeus, lying in our harbor.
There another large attendance the Saratoga
ceoourse yesterday, including many prominent sport
ing from all parts Of the country and brilliant
array Of ladies' There two races, tho ars OF
two miles, for the Saratoga cup for which three horses
commended, and which by kentucky, no going
the distance four minutes aud second and half
The second of mile heats best two in three
for purse of four hundred dollars five horses running
and Arcoa being tho winner Tho racing will continue
to-day.
William JONES' alias Jack Sheppard who some time
ago escaped from Sing Sing, whittier no had been sent
for stealing thirteen hundred dollars worth Of goods from
in front OF Broadway store, aud who had thus Ear
managed 10 avoid rearres yesterday captured at
express Office this city, to which place lac had gone to
claim goods shipped by him from Boston, whore he had
occupied the of his stolen vacation in following
tensively the same line Of business for which no
sentenced TO State Prison here He has boon remsnded
to Sing Sing.
William Stockton, charge Of stealing two hundred
dollars worth of property from the Of Mr.. r. l..
Disbrow guest at boy street hotel and George Hart,
Edward Baglcy and liam Davy, charged with stealing
four hundred dollars worth OF india rubber from vessel
recently arrived from Para, Brazil board Of which
they were seamen, yesterday committed TO the
fombs for trial - AZ ~
During fight early yesterday morning at ball In the
Seventh Ward Hotel Madison street. Simon shoehan, OF
24s Cherry street dangerously stabbed in the sidc
The supposed stabber escaped.
The coroners investgaon In regard the late caving
In Of the roof Of building Furman street. Brooklyn
concluded yesterday, and resulted in q verdict by
the jury censuring the builders OF the structure and
commenting that there be appointed competent archi-
ect act inspector of all plans for buildings proposed
to be erected in the city
The splendid Old Colony designed for the
Sound Fall River line was launched yesterday forenoon
at tho foot of Tenth sroo river the presence of
large assembage The Old Colony is over three hun
drcd and twenty feet In length Of eighteen hundred
burthcn, and very handsome boat all respects
Secretary Of the Interior Harlan and the Commis
OF indian Affairs had very satisfactory conference on
Monday last in Philadelphia, with prominent Quakers Of
that city, who propose TO assist the government in It's
dealings with the Navaoc Indians, by establishing and
maintaining among them schools and other civizing
stutons II is expected that the plans for this phan
thropc enterprise will shortly be agreed upon between
the Interior Department and the Quaker gentlemen
alluded to-
New Orleans despatch says that the State Treasury
at Austin Texas recently robbed Of thirty thousand
dollars In gold
The stock market was firm yesterday. Governments
steady Gold opened at if4x and closed on the
street at 144h
There was a decided luli 10 business ycstcrday--thc
markets for nearly all kinds OF merchandise being
ported dull This was especially the with imported
goods, which sold very sparngy general thing
Domestic produce was dull quiet, and very little
activity was noticed anywhere Cotton was dull heavy
and declining Groceries quiet Petroleum was
duh and mostly nominal. On Change -four and wheat
were quiet and steady. Corn and oats where higher
Pork opened 81 lower, but closed rather lrmer Lard
was heavy. whiskey was quiet but steady.