The New York herald., 1851-09-10

Teiegraphic summary.

ne most important received by tele-
graph, last evening, is the reported resignation Of
General Qutman, the disuniOn candidate for the
smce OF Governor Of Mississippi We are not ad-
vised as to the motive which actuated Genera
QIitman in taking this step; but if he has with
drawn from the canvass, We presume he has done
90 because Of the prospect Of the success of his
opponent General Foote. Indeed, from the reaction
which has taken place in all the Southern States,
with the exception, perhaps, of South Carolina, on
She secession subject, General Quitman's chance
did not appear to be very good. We chronicle this
change in public sentiment IN that part Of the
Union, On this all-important question, with great
pleasure.
Our Washington correspondent Informs US that
the government have taken measures to reclaim
the American prisoners captured in Cuba. We
are not advised what gI ound the reclamation is
70 be asked; butw We sincerely hope that these un-
fortunate and much deceived young meo will, one
and all, be restored TO liberty and to theic fiends
sni relatives. Nine out Of every ten of tsem en-
Sarked in Lopez's disastrous expedition from the
noblest impulses and il would be pity TO sac.idoe
them, or immure them ia dungeons. Besides this,
the government Of Spain can now wen afford to %
humane aud generous, for there is not the slightest
probability of any further expeditions being fitted
:
Cuban independence.
From Syracuse We have curious sketch Of the
preliminary movements Of the delegates TO the two
political conventions The outsiders appear to have
been hard at work. yesterday, as the regular re-
Iresentstives from the various sections more espe-
sialy the Office seekers, who always have an eye TO
business On occasions Of the kind. Al We stated
yesterday, there appears to be some expert ma
ua-ire fha ,r H. In
30 effect reconciliation between The hlakers
and harnbuTrers. The former being ia the as.
ecnsaney, are wiling to give up far share
Of the state Offices as the presen: time, provided
she latter will hereafter stick to the party, aad
swallow the compromise measures, even though
the fug,ive bill should sour on their sto nlehs.
There viii eyioently be sae impor an: and ex-
,E&cIdinsry proceedings in both the democratic
and wig conventions, and We hope to be able to
turnish fall report OF ;he proceedings of the for
pner body to moTrow.
The Massachusetts, Wing State Convention Will
be held to day, at Springfield Our correspondent
informs us tha. the nbers will form platform
simiiar to that of the wings Of New York, and that
Mr. Winthrop will probably be nominated for
GcverIor.
We regret 10 learn that Mr.. Fletcher Webster,
sen Of the Hon. Daniel Webster, Secretary Of
State, Is dangerously Ill. This is the second or
third attack which that gentleman has mad since
spring.
Amebg our dispatches is enc announcing the
death Of the lady Of Attorney General Crittendsn,
which sad event took place a. Frankfort, Ky, Oa
the mornipg Of the eighth inst.
II appears that ali Of the yOnng men who leh
their homes and proceeded to New Orleans, for the
purpose of taking part in the invasion of Cu5a-but
did rot go-haye not yet returned, for want Of
means to defray their expenses. The proprictors
Of bar.roons in the Second Municipality, fearing
disturbance, have temporarily closed their estab-
lsbments