The New York herald., 1867-01-29


the question: Ought the Pres dent 10 be impeachedf"
Various and new phases the question were elicied
There viii be no jury trials in the United States Dis-
trct Court during month of February as the term
will be devoted entirely admiralty cases, Judge Ship
man presiding
James B. Freeman and James Miller were up for fur
ther examinat yesterday before Commissioner Belts
on the charge of having levied 'back ai from Henry
Budelman Of Harlem. The has not yet been con-
cuded Walter Taylor who had been accused OF forging
power of attorney for the purpose OF defrauding the
government was discharged by Commissioner stilwe,
the evidence offered not supporting the charge.
large number Of parsons was arragned At the diff
ferent police courts yesterday for violations Of the
Excise law
Colonel Felix. O'Byme was committed BY Justice
Dodge yesterday in the jefferson Market Police Court.
in default Of ball. charges Of swindling Colonel
OByrne claims 70 have been the founder Of the johnson
Club at Washington and has represented himself as an
agent Of the President.
In the Marine Court yesterday Judge Hearne gave
decree for $50 for tho plaintiff the Of johnson
va Hebron, which was to damages for
assault and battery the high and also for false
Imprisonment Genoa
moderate business was consummated in MERIDIAN
disc and produce Yesterday The steadncss Of the gold
premium had the effect OF enhancing the views Of hold
ers in many instances where the dulness Of trade
would naturally warrant a reduced scale OF prices
Commercial values were quite steady in the main
for both foreign and domestic produce For
cotton there was more active demand and
prices ruled u per cent peg lb in favor OF the
seller. Coffee in far demand and prices were nrm
Sugar dull but unchanged Petroleum dull and
depressed On Change heur &c. loc lower
Wheat inactive and dropping. Corn 1c. . &c. lower
Oats dull and heavy. Pork closed heavy Beef steady.
Lard heavy Butter and cheese unchanged in every re-
spect
There business perceptble in the market for
beef cattle and the demand quito limited buyers
holding aloor in anticipation OF lower prices About
1900 head SALE portion realizing 17c for the
best, lec l6c for good, lac l5c for fairish and
10c l3c for common, the market closing heavy with
quito number left unsold Mich cows were without
decided change, though few instances slightly bet
ter prices obtained, fancy realizing 500 Sis,
while other grades sold all the way from $45 TO 800
Veal calves remained steady and firm, under moderate
receipts at l0c l4c, the outside price for extra fat
In view Of the limited receipts the market for sheep and
lambs has ruled rm and active at last weeks prices,
sales being made at from SC &c., with an occasional
sale high Skc We quote the average prices &c
Sc. Hog market has ruled dull there being demand
beyond the retail trade the prices obtained indicated
IN advance Of 10 per b about ten car loads were on
sale, which sold at the following prices, viz:-Best
quality TIC 7zc.; fair to good 7sSc a7c, and COM
mon and rough, 74c 7Xc Tho total receipts were
65Os heeves 40 mich COWS, $50 veal calves, 2o0,i
sheep and lambs and 7,947 swine.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Our Mexican adyoes by the ~ay of New Orleans are
dated at vcn Cruz the cath inst French
paper in the city Of Mexico says that the Mexican
authorities at Mazatlan had executed Mr. Carman the
United States Consul at that place. upon which the
United States gunboa lying at hand, had bonn
barded the town for eight hours The evacuation Of the
interior by the French s continued The imperiaists
urging the formation Of party the interests Of
Ortega the OF Maximians departure Bazaine
had sent word to Porro Diaz. the liberal commander,
who investing the capital that II sturdy attack
made by the latter he tBazane) would surrender
the city. The capture OF Ortega is confirmed
Forced loans were being made by Maxmilian in
all tho cities In his possession The Archbishop had
declared for Juarez. The French residents had been
offered froc passage home Our city OF Mexico
pondence, under date OF January TO- says that Maxmi
liam il enjoying himself private gentleman with his
confessor at tho Hacienda the capital The Custom
House mbroglio was becoming more interesting thar
ever. Nothing had been heard from Meja Miramon
organizing for q desperate campaign at Querciaro.
Our correspondence from the principal cities in the
South indicates general reaction politically among the
Southern people. The country about Atlanta, Ca Is
declared TO be perfect FL Dorado for weak lungod New
Englanderx One OF the means In use among the vir-
ginans to alleviate suffering among the widows and
orphans, is a huge lottery gift enterprise. Among
the gifts which 1t is proposed to give away is the resi-
dencc OF Jer Davis in Richmond, in possession Of
the government United States Senator Campbell,
from South Carolina, defended Horace Greeley, the
negro lately convicted Of the murder OF B. s. Rhett
From Nashville the indications that election for
representatives will be held In time for the Forticth
Congress Governor Brownlow will wait until August
before he orders election, losing, IL necessary. all
representation In the first session. that no may take
advantage Of the coored vote which, II seems CERTAIN
will be Iecalized in Tennessee in the coming spring
We publish this morning account OF few Of the
to be found in the tenement houses Of this city,
reported bysthe special commission OF HERALD re-
porters who have made thorough inspection Of these
dark holes aud corners.
The news from shanghae, China, and Yokohama, Ja-
pan. is to thOl0th OF December but has mostly been
anticipated BY the telegraph from San Francisco An
effort being made establish free hospital for
foreigners in Yokohama considerable illness fromow
fevers and smallpox had prevailed.
Our san Francisco correspondent furnishes detailed
Of the dinner gwen in honor OF the opening OF
direct trade with China and Japan.
Honolulu dates ore to the 18th OF January. The
leprosy prevailed In the island OF waulauki fearful
extent.
luiofiuatiou udS Ocru TsCeiNcu III Oauauh ITOm tno
Colonial Secretary that tho confederation scheme under
the Quebec conditions has sanctioned by the home
government, and tho bill will he introduced gov
ernmcnt measure at tho next sitting OF Parliament
Prince Alfred will be the FIRST Governor aud Royal
viccroy.
Chief Justice Chase has decided that liquor selling
lottery dealing licenses issued under OF Congress do
not contravene State prohbitory laws
The Louisiana Legislature met yesterday and received
Governor Wells message.
Our special correspondent al Ptsburg gives lengthy
and interesting account Of the great foundry for United
States ordnance At Fort Pitt, that city.
scaIod forty feet in height, a. West Milford, near
Paterson, N. j. gave way Friday last precipitaing