The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-27

eHOrL was tlayCeB 10 nave IL passed WnCn
cheers for Clay " q Nine for Taylor" " Three cheers
for Bolts" Three for Greeley" "Three for Sell
den 81
The meeting bereupon adjourned, several Of the
wings having expressed themseIves determined to call
together regular wing meeting, and stand by their
principles At any hazard before the presidential cleo
ton would be decided.
Political Intelligence.
PENNSYLVANIA.
CoSGnEssIoNAL NOMINATIONS The wings of the
18th district have nominated Henry N. Tracy. In
the goth district John Clark is the nominee of the se
soil party, is also D. Maclaughlin in the 9th In
Wheeler. John Clark is the fcee soil candidate in
Beaver county Major F Bowman lie the third candi-
date of the locofoco party In the 18th district
MASSACHUSETTS.
George s. Boutwell,, of Groton, has been nominated
for Congress by the democrats of the third Congress
sional district
JUDGE HoGEBooM's LETTER ON VAN buren,
FREE SoL.-Judge Hogsboon has written letter dated
Hudson, Sept. %, explaining his position, and the
reasons for his supporting Cass and Butler He ap-
pears for the Baltimore nominees. because they
were regularly presented by tho convention. He
aludes in mild terms to the marked favors heretofore
received by MIR Van Buren, at the hands of the demo-
FRIENDS OF Mr.. CLAY OUT FOR GEN. TAYLoR.-Nine-
teen Clay men at Albany, who were opposed to the
late Clay meeting in that city have now come out in
favor of Old lack. The last letters of Geu. Taylor
and the sage of Ashland have wrought the change.
VIRGINIA.
Mr.. RIvEs GENERAL TAYLoR-Mr. Rives ad-
dressed the Rough and Ready Club at Richmond, Va,
on the Goth inst. He applauded Gen. Taylor in high
terms, and gave him the benefit of q very favorable
comparison, as opposed to MIR. Cas-.
OHIO.
CoL6REp CONFERENCE.-The Ohis delegation attend
ing the National Convention Of coored freemsn at
Cleveland. have recommended the assembling OF
State Convention at Columbus, he time in January
next.
GEORGIA.
Hon. ALFRED CUrHBERr, of Georgia. It is said, has
taken the stump Cass and Butler For years past
he las been q political retirement, bat
great Importance of the crisis has called him out.
LETTER FROM J. c. CALHOUN.
We learn (says the Hamburger Republican, that an
impOrtan letter has been received by one Of our ci
from this distinguished Senator. We know not
If 1t be of confidential character but presume 1t is
not, have heard several persons speak of the
contents: as Paving important bearings on political
topics
City Intelligence.
The WEATHER.-Phe weather, yesterday, was quite
pleasant until nearly the close of the day. 1t then
became quite cool, which continued to increase until
the air quite cold. The appeara Of the sky in
dcated fair weather and it is probable it will be cool
Tor some days to come.
THE H.cKMEN AT THE BoATs-Much has been
said and many complaints have been made, of the
rude conduct of the hackmen, who attend the arrival
of the boats landing their passengers at the piers the
East river nd s probn BILE there has bee
for complaint. But at the landing places of the Al
bany boats it is impossible to conceive of their out
rngeous conduct 1t has been said that they were not
allowed leave their boxes but far from that they
rush upon the boat, and. in the most uncouth man
d maDd of the passengers if they want carriage.
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language and ladies dare not think of setting foot
upon the pier for fear of their insults Now, this mat
ter could easily be corrected and 10 is shame that
1t has not been done long ago. In the third ward,
where at the foot Of street. there are constantly
boats arriving there is but one policeman or the ward
detailed to attend to that business. and four more
from ether wards, who, of course do not feel such
interest in preserving good order appointed in the
ward Toevery hack there some four or
who of late. have bseR licensed by the corporations;
and these fellows because Of their license, presume to
do as they please there is the slightest atten
| ton paid their disorderly conduct Whether the
duty belongs the Mayor Chief of Police or Captain
the ward it is high time something should be done,
that passengers may pass from the boats without hav
ing their vaises snatched from them and insuted
they dare demonstrate against IT..
A NUIsANcE-The nhabta nts of Hammersly street,
in the vicinity of Hudson street. complain loudly OF
brothe in their midst t Is said to be house of i'll
repute, and not unknown to the police of the Ninth
ward. On Sundays, particularly the place Is crowded
with and women, who the most ofe nsive la
guage, and they riot from morning until night On
Sunday last the skull Of was seriously frac-
tured and it thought there little hope for his
recovery. Will the captain of the ward examine his
book nd if all the groggeres in that street are
licensed? The inhabitants tired of complaining to
the police and if the nuisance is not abated complaint
will be made not only the a put OF moe moe
gentlemen, satellite will be disturbed II you do not
attend to your duty.
THE PouGHKEEpsIE GuARps.-This military corps
arrived yesterday afternoon in the steamboat Aida,
and received by the Fifth Company of National
Guards commanded by Capt. J. l. Waugh The
Guards from Poughkeepsie, commanded by Capt.
Kick number about forty muskets, and are n very
fine looking corps. Their uniform is blue turned up
clay street. through the principal streets Of the
city to the Howard Hotel. where. ut seven O'Clock,
most sumptuous dinner was prepatisSS Gompr's
good old Hedsck to follow the sentiment ana song
The whole affair admirably arranged, and REFLECTS
great credit the visited corps unoer
vision IL was gotten up.
ATTEMPT AT SUIcIpE.-A young woman who re-
fused give her attempted to destroy herself on
Monday night. by jumping of the bridge at Grand
street Jerry. She rescued by u gentleman OF Will
amsburg and placed in the charge Of the thirteenth
police She is of respectable appearances but SO
far t has not been aecertaned where she belongs or
who she is she refuses to assign any cause which
ledo the rash act.
at No 113 Mulberry street, on the body OF
\ how years of age by the name of Bernard Mcln-
tyre who came to his death oy ,no@ me- usr,a ~
road The jury rendered verdict accordingly.
Fourp DRowNEp.-The coroner held an inquest yes
terday at the foot Of Market street on the body OF an
unku man. about 35 years of age, who was found
floating in the dock foot Of Market street lie Was
dressed in brown satnett pants striped shirt, and
broean shoes. No marks Of violence on MS person
Verdict came to his death by drowning
DEPARTURE OF SIR RICHARD ARMSTRONG From
CANaDA-Very early in the ensuing week MAJ.
Con Sir Richd Armstrong will leave kngsson 10. sew
York, having engaged his passage home 10 IN
nal rss,ssnt in the British colonies or such all mill
tary men must be considsred) to nave gslneo the
hearty love and esteem OF aI GLASSES ~
.couirsd those of the inhabitants OF Kingston His
nnoste ntstious manners his urbanity and Kindness
NJ dsnositon the Willingness with which ne lent his
mama In Aid Of all kinds Of public undertakings aud
amusements his charity and good feeling, have all
conaa,red to re nsr him most extremely popular and
10 canse his departure from Kingston to be regretted
\, severe loss feeling assusged only By the recoi
lection that the illness from which the gallant soldier
hss suffered recently will bs entirely removed by the
change of air and cline. That Sir Richard Armstrong
long live to honor to his country and PROBES
sion is the sincere wish Of all persons who have had
the ness of knowing him during his sssen years
service in the Capadss - British Wing.
RAILROAD BRIpaE BURNED.-The West Branch
bridge. on the Reading railroad, about two duu
S,t miles this side of Pottsvls aud just abo7e the