The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-20
The News.

Two memorable events transpired in our city yes
terday-the arrival Of the Crescent City, and the
departure of General Scott but the latter was
completely echpsed. 1t not the old of Mars,
but the gallant son Of Neptune who was the lion Of
the day. The arrival of the ship, which had been
looked for with universal interest, at the
signal for the spontaneous rejoicings with which the
steamer. and her ne We from Havana, received.
These proceedings, including report Of the meet
ing Of the Cuban Junta last night, together with
the details Of the entry and embargo upon the
Crescent City at Havana, form the most conspcu-
our and interesting feature of the New YORK
HERALD to-day.
1t will be seen that Captain Porter has behaved
with courage, rmness GOODNESS, and discretion, as
every body felt assured he would do. There also
some symptoms Of disposition to back out by the
Spanish authorities The Crescent City will leave
again for Havana the 9th instant, and BY the
time of her arrival there the United States
war steamer Powhattap, with Judge Conkling on
board, specially deputed to inquire into this
business will also have arrived. We incline to think
that the Captain General will recede from his untena-
BILE positions apologize for the past and admit the
Crescent City to all the privileges Of friendly
commercial intercourse, notwithstanding Mr.. Purser
Smith may be on board. In fact, Mr.. Smith is
the question of peace war; but he must stick to
THE thp till the question is decided. In any event.
il is probable that the late conduct Of the Cuban
authorities will be disavowed by the government Of
Spain, followed, perhaps, by the recall of General
Canedo, and the appointment of some other Cap
tain General in his place In the meantime, we
call the attention Of readers to the advertise
ment in this paper, for subscription. for the pur-
chase Of sword for Captain Porter, which it is de-
signed to present to him before the sailing Of the
Crescent City.
Tie movements Of General Scott-his departure
from New York, and his reception over inJersey-
will also be found worthy the readers special at.en-
ton. Gen Scott, the last card for Pennsylvania,
il IN route for the great agricultural State fair at
Lancaster and the best of it is, the expenses are
paid out Of the treasury. On such terms may
expect him to keep the stump till the day of the
election. Why no.l we should like to know. Does
not the case require il
Our telegraphic adyices from Botton emphatical-
ly deny that Mr. Webster has consented to advise
his friends in New York to abandon their Webster
iicket. Very good Let him stick to that What
does Mr.. Blatchford say
despatch from Albany states that Mr. Cook
ell, holds on to the Office of State Treasurer, despite
the decision of the Supreme Court declaring that
MY. Necn was duly eIecbeu 10 Tue oHlce' Inc iht
Ter gentleman applied to Judge Watsos for a judg-
ment to GUST his competitor, but after some two
weeks deiberation, the Judge has not yet rendered
an opinion. 1t Is understood, however, that he will
decide that he has no jurisdiction in the matter.
So il seems that, Notwithstanding the declaration
Of the legal tribunals that Mr.. Welch is the bona
fde State Treasurer, he is not allowed to act as
such. This is a curious piece Of business, truly.
The free sellers Of New Jersey yesterday held a
state Convention at Trenton for the purpose Of
nominating Presidential Electors. The atten lance
is reported 70 have been very slim.
Nearly one half Of the business portion of the
town Of 0gdeEsburg was destroyed by fire yester-
dsy morning. a full list OF the most heavy safer.
ers will be found under the telegraphc head
The severe steGm hitherto mentioned as having
recently rreyailedsn the Southern coast appears to
have SWEPT over Florida with violence that was
almoet unparalleled Houses, crops and trees were
destroyed, aEd a large number Of vessels were Sc.
vertly Injured See the telegraphic despatch from
Charleston.
Osutco was visited by very severe thunder
storm asst Monday evc,ipg. barn alongsde the
railroad track, near that place, was struck by light
mug apd burned to tie ground.
Or ceiling ever the docket in the United states
Crcuit Court, at AlbTv, yesterday, mention was
mace O. the of those concerned - the rescas OF
ns iag.uSs tsst deny, rlsn question sss rals