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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
WHOLE NO, 33t2.

mined 20 proceed The old Company complained TIA
some provision had rot been made for them 70 TAXI
the oi boats &c. as was done on ,he Brooklyn Ferry
and tho new Company in consequence offered 70 buy
Two o. their best boats fair valuation, q the Ferry
Committee would sanction t. and also their and Il The
foot Of south Sevenshst Al irst the old Company sp
pearcd disposed to negotiate but finally gave notice
tia, they had determined part with any Of their
boats 70 which the new Company replied that they
were glad Of H. The new Company have siresdy or.
dered two boats Of Ia feet deck Tor the Pecssp
Ferry the keels OF which have been aid they have
also made specifications for third boat for h. Ferry
which j. 70 be precisely similar TO the and very
superior boa, Of the Brooklyn Ferry. excep, little
sharper 50 to 20 through the water quicker They
Will be iiei up with seats and in other respects
similar to the Wysndsnk. and cost $4,000 esch Two
new boats for the Grsnist Ferry, and spare
boat all similarly fitted up will be procured and every
effort made 70 secure ars;rste Ferry.
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Election. In Philadelphia. &c.

NEW-1 ok OCT y I-t--
To ne Editor q The T,i5une
You must reusci you have been misaformed In no
IN. % te outlying Districts does he polling until 10
o'clock.
someume. II Ciy proper, On he occasion VI the Pres
Denial Election for instance, h- Pods kept open lnn
,ersa P NJ bot par Of lh- County unless Il oe 10
-,nsrtosu Frsukford and NAnayu1 which af,O1g 10
he County are never considered IN connection with ne CIR
of Plasdegh ia the polling completed until 10 ? NJ
Yours, respectfully, PENS
Tomyown knowledge lhe Po s n Southwark, Northern
Ib@rtes spring Gar1eu, MoyAmen.ing, Pesss
yunk Wes, Philadelphia NC are not closed before 10 NJ
u Very good. Now need we say another
word to prove that the hours and places OF voting
ought 10 have been stated in the Philadelphia
journals I'D. Trlb.
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Latest from Hayann.
FROM The y o. commsrc,al Bulletin, s,h 10.


The British Royal mail steamer Forth, Capt.
sturdee arrived at ship Island Harbor on Tuesday
evening last The Forth left southampton on the %
alt and arrived al Havana on the 2th, which port she
left on the same day From passenger on the Forth
who eft Jamaica on the 22d, learn that santa Anna
still in kingston but that he had put forth state
meat that he intended 70 leave for Carthssena BY
those Jest informed upon matters concerning that WY
individual the report was considered merely as rass
circulated 10 mask his intentions Of returning again 70
Mexico That this is what he proposes b do Is parity
confirmed by that he had dispatched 20 Vera Cruz bis
private Secretary and intendee inlaw, Don Fran.
cisco Arrsga Who came passenger ON me fOftn, ana
/. now on MS way 10 that city. Arrsga II Will De re-
membered EFF Vera Cruz on the steamer severn on
the 9Th OF August last and proceeded directly u ia
rnaica where he ever since has been In intimate com
rnunicaton with his patron Santa Anna The extent Of
their plans Of only be ssrmised but u Is
supposed that he will attempt unite with Gen Pare
dee should he carry into effect the plan Of again return
Ing 70 Mexico.
There was no material change in the Havana mar
kets The stock of lard reduced 70 about 800
xez. but under the anticipation OF farther arrivals
orinces eyinced but little improvement sales Of legs
were reported at ljf 10 cents and b0ls a. IL ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
Party Recommendations.

ALEXANDER DAVIDSON, Esq. OF Detroit. being
present at recent public meeting, and being
rslled for rose and said Mr. President and Gentle
men, did not come here 10 make speech but while
am up | will say this much ! ever have been am
now and as long as live shall be Democrat never
voted Wing ticket in my lie. kno" zen OAss We,
snS have kpown him for years but gentlemen shall
not give him my vote at the coming election Il i've
until the It'll day of November next shall vote ior
that true hearted genuine Republican Ma Gen ZACH
ARy TAYLOR the man who while in the service OF ais
country asks (of his Governmenp no favor and
shrnks from no responsibility
Mr.. JAMES BLAIR GILNER prominent Demo
crat of Georgia, who voted iof Mr.. Polk, has pub
lished letter in which be says Ny next vote VII DC
for Gen TAYLoR because believe him to be the nfn
o., man In tee world the most honest man ID the WORD
and farther removed above and beyond party and Pc,
Etirsl influence than shy man IN the world would
point out his public and private eharseter known -
The people OF this country. for my views OF political
worth would point out ais Allison letter foT my Po
ltical creed
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
Delaware WING County Convention.

Ala Convention Of the Democratic Wings Of
ts County of Delaware, convened At the house OF & L.
Iudosn in Delhi the 5th day Of Oct ISIS, WILLIAM
TAYLOR OF Franklin, was called to the Chair and
EfHsAIu lsHAM Of Andes, was appointed Secretary
The Convention proceeded to ballet for candidate
for Congress aud County officers with the following
TO- GENERALIZATION FITCH OF Delhi.
County Tre0swo-MORius L. HARRINGTON Of
Delhi
SaDosniendenfs offhe POOr--GEOBGE THOMPSON, Bum
Lyon, WILLIAM MCDoNALD
On motion a Committee Of three, consisting OF J. A.
HuehstOn Alexander Lewis. and Alexander Mcdonald
was appointed draft and report resolutions express
ise Of the sense of the Convention who reported the
following which were enforced by J. A. HughstOn
Esq in admirable speech and were adopted by
acCllmatiOn
Rssolted That we as The representatives. Of the Wing
psdy Of County continue to stand upon and pledge our
THE OLD WIG PLATFORM
rbs opposed to tbs extension of Slavery into ter
flOnes free
Thai we are opposed to the and improper
Of the Veto Pow 10 control the action Of Congress
Thai favor Of adequate Protection 10 Home To-
In short thai se have renewed and strengthened conf
dence the purity aud conservative tendency OF odas-
ioned Wing Principles, and that rs the only means OF sus
tanning such principles will cordially support the nOml
nses o. the Whig State and National Conventions.
Res9red Thsi this Is the regular Wing County Conveu
on ana will recognize the existence OF no oihef ana
support and use our best underworld elect lhe non
nee. OF this Convention, and the entire Wing -ket.
B,solred. That we hail The nomination OF Dr. AlRiron
Feh or Congress with pride and pleasure, ana commend
nm, A. d. voted and reliable Wing 10 the support of all
tue Wings tho Tenth Congressional District ADD all low
cfs and defenders 81 fair ard regular nominations
hes0lrsd That the Bauk COnvenOn in refusing seas 10
The deleg from Debit guilty Of bold. reckless and
utter disregard Of night and justice and OF base ana uh"Hf
Tantable usuTpatOn. - . ~,
Resolred Thai we recognize in Herman ID. Gould, the
nominee for Congress OF the Irregular convention man
who by his opposition to the Tarh OF 1885, ana MS fequen
opposon 40 Whig tickets regularly nominated, and his
ploverhal indifference Whig success when Dot HIMSELF
candidate has forfeited the confidence OF the Wig parry
and Is utterly unworthy It's support; ana mat ms irregular
aud ridiculous nomination. representing not 10 exceed On
votes Delaware County brought about by fraudulent
departure from time honored usage, and an INSCRIPTIONS
exercise Of moneyed Influence.
Rssorsd, That the proceedings Of this meeting be puo
hshed the Dec0rc ETYtes and that the oicc 81 ne Pee
re- ibany Ereangg Journal. Kingston Democratic Journal
and lrk Tribune and Epress he requested To copy
Judge More and William Taylor addressed the Conven
ten aud pledge their support TO its nominees the Tegu
laI Wing ticket All the proceedings Of The Convention
Characterised by perfect order and marked enihus
WILLIAM TAI LOh, Chalfmhn
h IsHAN, Secretary.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

FIREIs MOSTREAL.-Yesterdey morning, about
, o'clock serious coniaz grafton occurred Ia the 81
Lawrence suburbs which ended In the destruction Of
eiant buildings situated between Aainst- and -
Domin! K Ct with their fronts upon them. The nre
broke out In A stable which one OF the outouhd'
ngs lying between the TWO streets, AID speedily com
municated itseif 10 adjoining cderPress belonging
10 Mr. John from which u spread on AL sides VI SUD
aued by the exertions OF the hremen Mr. John lost
one building, with c.derpress, on 81 DoLninlex e.
and IA. two houses on the Mainst. much damaged
NJ Aro.et has ost two houses and Mr. DAVID mas osI
40 We understand that Mr. David was insured N the
tina and quebec Offices for 30 the whole prop
erty: Mr. Arquet In the Erns, for ~2Oo, and ar 20
hin Tor 400 Montreal Herald, Tuesday.
CosvIcrIoS % HUST, IHE FORGER.--John
Hunt alias Webb dlias Morgan, charged with forging
a check upon the Albany Exenanze BANK for ~,
wa. convicted in Albany Thursday, in the Court Of
over and Teruiner Judge Hand presiding, and sen
,-nced 20 be imprisoned In the State Prson at Clnton
r i've years The District sttOrDey said that for Ger
tain reasons which he did not name ne desired 70 have
the Drisoner on MS way soon possible The Court
therefore ssued AL order - that effect and the pms
oner Immediately set Oh in custody Of the sheriff. for
Clinton Prison IL lie sarmsed that the District Attor
ney apprenended attempt at rescue since u Is sas-
pected that the prisoner has sccOmpces WHO are ren,
and therefore powerful
A FfGHTISG EDIrOR--There was fight az
Springfield H. one day last week between MAJ Harms.
the Loco FOco COngressman elect and Mr. Francis "a
TOR OF the SyriH9fsif WING Journal the aitsr gen,e
having nsinuated tnaf the gdt9Ef MAYOR sN.H@e q
the battle Of Cerro GOrdo. The Major went ~ sr T.
Office and after few words struck at MIN with pig
cane The blow paired. when Mr.. 7. WHO sniaIi
malef knocked the Major the bottom OF the star
Lieut. Scott who accompanied the Major was treat
ed in the same way.
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORAL 0uEsrI0s-hr.
Calhoun has revised and republshed IN the PsHdlefoH
IS Mssscyer bis letter on the subject OF transfer
~ he eIeeron ot Electors of President from the
Ieyislsture 70 the people. Mr. Calhoun opposes me
chsnge. and recommends Ihs, the present system %
continued
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

FATAL ArFRAY.-An afray occurred isst nighi
sbou, Q o'clock in 'front.' Of toe seventh Ward polls
bsfxeep two men named John NcGslasher and VIM
ggntr which resulted in the death OF the latter Il
anoears that the two men, both Of whom are Demo
rst, hsd ouarresd early IN the evening and had been
rsr.ted by their friends and then apparently became
rsronriled About o'clock they went into the tavern
Al The corner Of Orleans and kden 50. snd renewed the
Quarrel there The keeper o. ine tavern boyd tlfnea
80, o., al the house and IN a very few minutes
.sr rse 70 the door Of the tavern, with the blood
cunning froni wound in his neck and erySs out mat
- va. stabbed The wound was examined and u " 4
uni ,hsf The carotid artery rad been severed Every
srt vas made 70 the lie Of Hunter bat without
avail and he blei death abou, Two o'clock I'M. morn,
t. Gsnsgher was arrested Immediately By one u the
yys,rb ara committed for farther examination he
80. that the wound was indicted IN seiteience'
Hunter having hold OF hn and CHOKING niLi Al me I'M
'ss tsf. used was az ordinary pocket knife. h1nier
va. voung man about ~ years Of sse, ranisir.eo'
al bsd served in me Baltimore Battalion a. Monterey
Gallagher Is eonsidersoy oe, A.a "a n,ae.,ed =,
The time OF the occurrence toa| ~ A--
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Glorious Luzerne County she stands Re-
deemed.
correspondence Of The Tribune

correspondence OF lht lfluuHt.
WILKEsBARRE, Pa. Oct. n, ls4s.
The returns OF our County are all in with the
exception of townships and the result as you will see
below is glorious Wing triumph We have elected
both members of the Legislature by unheard OF major
tiles and from present appearances the whole Wing
County ticket Is elected The majority for Longstreth
la all but two townships is Dos, which is clear Wing
cain ON the vote Of a. of 52l. The remaining two
townships will increase Longsreths majority to about
30 The majority for Chester Butler, Wing Tor Con
gress in this County in all but two townships, Is os
over Col II. B. Wright and in Wyoming Co ~ max
ing his majority in the two Counties OF which will be
reduced by Col. Weights majority in Columbia 20 10
ABOUT 300 We have returns from "a townships ana
Col Wrights majority is II votes, and II may be In
creased 90 as sweep on the majority OF Bniler but
think have reelected Butler 10 Congress by lOO
or 90 majority.
LUZERNE co.
G0rUH0r Long streih, Is towns 351l Johnston 2,slS
Longsire,h 65s msj.-Whig gain of 52l.
Cogsress Butler, Wing, IS towns 2,sel
Wright, Loco, 90 ...22s3. ouo maj
L,sislafsre H. NJ Fuller Wing $3.50 Got. Loco .2.234
Thos Gillespie S4i6 Benedict ..2o2l
Average Wing majority LILO
Yours respectfully, NJ H.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
The Great National Convention of Fruit
Growers.


This Assembly which commenced IS siltin-s in
Clinton Hall on Tuesdsy last brought to close At
late hour st evening, By an adjournment TO the a-s;
Tuesday Of October l542 then 90 meet 10 the City Of
New.York under the title Of the AuEEIcAN CoNGAE7s
oF Fnrrr GaowrRs. which cognomes i has adopted.
Between two and three hundred members including
men distinguished in the Halls Of our National Coun.
els we're present during iis sessions and seldom has
any Association In our City been convened comprising
more practical knowledge and science. These repre-
senta,ives have been eongregsted from various and
remote parts OF our Union, and have come together
with the results Of their experience, acquired under
different latiudes, soils and locations. The De.
Hberations. az might be anticipated were Of highly
interesting character 70 the Pomeiossi and man OF
science
The organization Of the Congress consists Of MAJ
SHALL P WILDER ESQ. Of Boston, Mass. a. President
Vice President and Fru; Committee Of Eve persons
from each state IN the Union and the Csnadss. The
state Fruit Committees are % constitute General
Committee and of which the President j. Fl of-o a
member and are % report TIE results OF their CORES
p0udence and iab0rs 40 the next session.
The prudence manifested, and almost universal de-
sire 20 act definitely only on sl,h subjects Of which
there could be no doubt was manifested throughout
the debates and doings OF the Convention There
were however. some forty varieties Of Fruits recon-
nendcd for general cultivation, md a few for psrticu
Jar localities The Committee are also instructed 20
report list of such varieties a. are decidedly I'M
worthy Of cultivation.
The business Of the meeting being nhw, and many Of
the names Of the Fruits unknown 70 the gentlemen Of
the press their Reports made from day 70 day must
nocesssrly be- somewhat detective To remedy this
we understand the Secretaries Of the Convention viii
compare and colate their notes and prepare full Re
port OF the d0ings OF the Convention which report Will
b. published and sent o. every Delegate and 10 every
Horticultural and other kindred Societies in the coun-
try
The best feelings prevailed among the members dur.
ing the session. They parted with mutual respect and
tee tine appointed
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Peun.ylyan,a state Address.

The state Central Committee congratulate their
brethren in Pennsylvania and Throughout, the Union on
the splendid result Of the recent election which mas
recovered noble old Commouw from the hands
OF the spoilers who have long preyed on her vitas
and given 10 her proud position in the great coned
srscy of which che forms 50 considerable member.
The returns already received though not Official
Sufficiently reliable 10 warrant in announcing the
election OF Wig Governor OF Wing Canal Com
missioner, Of Whig majority Of the Congressional
delegation Of an increased mslority OF the State Sen.
ate and of A decided Wing majority in the lower
branch of the Legislature-wth the necessary
qnence of Whg United States Senstor and Of sWhig
Treasurer of the State.
. These results are eminently gratifying They have
been produced by deepsested conviction IN the minds
oil the people that change in the administration oil the
State and National Governments 10 essennSi 70 tnen
property and welfare, and stern deierhlnA.ion %
iebuks and svcnge the scsndAlous frauds whien Were
prscticcd upon them In the Canvass of ls+4 10 inc
wofkingmen OF the State-hose who ton IN tAe mines
and the furnaces, the torges ana the lse'oiies.l'
great revolution is in large degree 10 DC Sl',iou'o
Convinced that their interests bad been betrayed O INC
leaders, OF the miscaed Democratic party anc assured
that those interests would be restored by the eecoh
q Johnston Governor and Taylor as President they
have rallied to standard ~ thousands ana nave a.
sisted us 10 achieve triumph such - Tons country mas
nor heretofore Witnessed triumph MS brilliant rs II is
osstDed 20 be permanent.
OF the result vi the election November we do not
entertain doubt All the causes which influenced the
Campaign which has lust closed viii operste with re
DOUBLED force and added 10 these the unbounded and
Ieoyearncd popularity OF our great leader Will bring
vast numbers 10 the polls who have hitherto not voted
With Us. The name Of Gen. Tsylor-ihe honest Incor'
tspble nhexioe true hearted man OF the peoples
tower OF strength which they upon the adverse faction
wants and the sturdy OF Pennsy her LABOR
eis and mechanics, and manufacturers and farmers
VII show the It'll Of November how deeply they
sheTish the memory OF his deeds, and how earnestly
'0ey appreciate the excellence OF his character
SIGNED BY ruiz SrATE COMMITTEE p
% Tho bark Moatesviaa. Capt. RHODES, ar
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

BANpIrTl o. TIE Rio GRANDE.-W mentioned
week or two since that party oi robbers had pun
3crsi several of the Mexican towns east OF the of
49,, "a rs,irsa into Texas The M1iam0ras ~ az
conrn. this statement and says that this party carr ed
-, rapsrty 10 the amount OF so 900 The FGS also
states that hundreds OF deserers iroin tne ~
ssndi,t OF other periods and have spread theissyes
All over the country Of the Sierra Aaafe "a.
marty of these robbers supposed 70 nnm per ~ =
"a have been seen in the vicinity Of AsAmorHs hu
h wss reported that they intended 10 enter the city a.
80, niybtfsu and plunder il Guards were placed round
the City and the Inhabitants were kept under As
era successive nights TO prevent the robbers from en-
rns the Civ These banditt have strong nolds 10 ne
wild Businesses Of the Sierra Madre. and IN the
along the Rio Grande and IL Is quite douo,ial "hel,
the Mexican Government. will ever De enaoed 70 80
due them unless aided By our Government was
reported At Matanoras thst Gen. bustanehbe was on
the march to that place with 500 men Inc presence
of this force IN the City will probably preVeni 'He 'oO
bers from making any attack On IL
Houston (Tsxas) Telegraph, sept IL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
NEW-YORk TRIBUNE.

v,o.cnusErrs.-Thc Wbigs Of the I'D DIST
AVE nominated DaylEL p. KiNc Tor reelection TO
Congress-.
,se.aAS II. HowtAyD. Mayor Of New Bed
a. isthc Free Soil Candidate for Congress IN
-. X,b Dist. Jo.frn GRiNNELl. tie present
40 member, is the Whig candidate.
Hon. GEORGE AsHNrS has been nominated by
s. Whirs for reelection In the Nlth Dist.
CmRLrs SEpcwicg Of Lenox, is the Free soil
candidate in the With Dist
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
\yhig Assembly Nominations.

Cayvga Co.-Asscmbly ]. EBENEzEE CURTIS, Vie
tor.
O,,ayio Co.-Asemby J. d. STEPHENSON, Phelps
gums Co.--Asscmbly WEssELL : SMITH
Ere CT LurHFR BUXTON
llgsfg0uc-y CO. LEWIS AyER1LL.
O4,ario Co.--2. DoLrHiN STEVENSON.
L,siagsfoa CO.. fnLIP WooDRUFF.
Boshiagfoq CO.. IL ROY MowRY.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16
NORTHUMBERLAND AFFAIRS.

WILMINGTON FERRIEs.-At public meeting
Do Friday ighi Mr. Moore, Treasurer Of the new Com
stated that the lessees have taken advice Of the
oe, counsel and feel persuaded that the lease having
,een duly signed by all parIes is binding and eonca'
i've and they cannot be Invested Of ,-shey deter
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

FROM HArrl.-Accourts from Hayti 70 the
l7,h ut states the Instruction rad been eectusy sup
pressed and the Government feeling secured OF con
nued tranquility had RENTED the sentence Of death
passed upon several Of the leaders This act had gwen
-,ss, .ati.faction 70 the inhabitants Of the Island
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

~ " ILLUSTRATED BiBLE. Part - Of the
Devotional smly Bible edited by Rev. ALEXANDER
FLErCHEE ID. and published By Geo. Virtue ~ John
81 contains magnificent engraving q Moses in the
Land Of indian. from the painting Of Schopin.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-16

~ The Wings aud Free Soil Democrats Of
WAYNE Co Michigan, have nominated Col. JOSHUA
HOWARD for Sheriff Col. H. served in the Mexican
War a. Commanding Ofhcer Of the Michigan Regiment
Lieut. Col ALPHEus :. WILLIAMS formerly OF the
nr0a AdC0nsp, is running on the same ticket Tor
INDIE of Probate.
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W ANTS.

NNANTED-A rev scuve yong nsea 10 80 SOUTH "
w West % for the ssie Of and palG
shc,f,rs- ssal ard soove their expcrs-s vii -
insured tn writing. win opportunity q clearing
: go PER year. Some now In cur employ viii no
iouht make over Sleo per year. clear q a. expenses
sNch n'an will have hs district u vii Be necessary f~
,se; 10 hsve At eas from 81 70 So 10 oesin good sas
cat Appiy Al FRENCH'S Pubashns Hal. ~ Broadway,
AZ ssirs oce o. the Flag u cur Uuion. Al esteIs mcs
- postpaid. ouNot"
NNrA>rED-Bys young man, stu ston m eommlss,oc
w or lavyers oce, ~ assistant hcok Keeper n sotas
respectable department. = wiling v sake himself ssefo
sssry being Object sssfscios-te not giNcH eeei %
references be given Letters addressed ID L. 81 MS
cihce, vii be promptly siirnded 60 on iw
WA>TED-lso Agents 10 sell more than ~ difeFcci
w Kinds Of very popular works hehly uasirsied Agccs
csn make ,srge wages Several new works lust cot Ar-
ply. poet paid, &c p. HUTCHINSON, les Nssssn-si
sis imXNM-
A RESPECTABLE WOMAN, with good city
n recomuieuc agon. wants siuspon seamstress and
dressmater understands mskrg boys clothes sni would
DE- willing assiss IA particular cooking required Cal
NJ e3 Gfeeuwichst Gan BE- seen Tor wees not engaged
oi1 tw'