The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-14

HHEIsH GALLERY, ssa Broadway-psy and Evening
NGNOR BIITZ-sruyvrsA1T INSTITUTE.
Few Ysrh. "Wednesday. September IA, 1853.
The News.
Well, the hong agony concerning the New York
Democratic State Convention is over, and the
rst Of the abors of the hard and soft shell factions
b today spread before the world. The entire pro-
esedings may he summed up in few words The
leaders of both factions we're deter mined not to
yield to their adversares. The rank and file were
terribly excited Two temporary chairmen were ap-
pointed-one for each party; and these officers in
turn, submitted their claims to vote of the dele
gates present The softs, finding thensel res out
numbered, withdrew and got mp separate CONVEX
Ton. All this was anticipated; but there Is one
AAtUre that not before thought of, and that is
that some Of those who were elected as hards also
withdrew, and got up clique OF their own; conse-
quently the democratic party of this State is now
divided into three fact ms, vz.:-the ultra haris.
sometimes deDomina.ed the unmitigated ALBANIAN
tines, under the leadership OF Messrs. Mike Walsh,
Story eros yell and Wheeler the radical softs under
Me chief guidance of John Van Buren, and
the vacilators, headed by Mr. Grant and
other seceders. The hard she'll deserve credit for
the activity they exhibited in taking the field early
performing their duty, and then retiring. They or
eanized, made their nominations, passed resolutions
substantially the same as Hon. D. B. Taylors, and
then adjourned. Here is their ticket
0esrss W. Clinton. Secretary of State.
James T. Brady Attorney general.
James E. Cooley. Comptroller
J. D. Fay Engineer and Surveyor.
NJ n Wa4so ia Trop
John c. Aather. Canal Co nmissioner
y. W. Bennett. Prison Inspector.
e a. huggles and b. n DEMO-. Judges OF Appeals,
B. BOVINE .....................Cie Clerk Of Appeals
The gentlemen composing the above ticket have
served long and faithfully in the party ranks-.heir
principles are known. 1t is ticket that vii make
ibe eyes of the hunkers gisten with joy. But VINO
viii the soft shells nomin ate Rumor hath it that
hey intend to select majority of their candidates
from among those who supported Gen. Cas- in 1913.
The greatest hlarty prevailed among each facti IN
Ut The close of our dispatches last night.
The names of the delegates sele cted by the wings
Of this city TO represent them in the State Conven
ton, will be found under the proper head elsewhere
New York politics continue to engross most of
he attention of the leading men in Washington, a.
will be seen by dispatches. Nothing definite Is
known relative to the missions TO France and China.
TIE returns of the election in Maine render 1t Ger
tain that Govern has been chosen by the people.
An lie uncertainty with regard TO the Legislature.
It Is possible that the wings will have a small
jOrity in the Senate; but coming to joint vote,
ME Maine Liquor law party will probably be found
10 constitute the balance of power.
Quite an excitement was created in the Massachu-
sets Temperance Convention by an attempt on the
part Of Lloyd Garrison and his CONDUCTORS to recon
sider the vote the resolution ordering the women
10 be kept ont. After three unsuccessful trials,
Lloyd and his friends gave itup, and withdrew from
the assemblage amid the cheers of the large audi
ence. During the day some progress was made in
raising subscriptions to the proposed fund of one
million Of dollars, which Is to be expended in
the prosecution Of rum sellers.
The Court of Episcopal Bishops adjourned from
yesterday till Tuesday 1t is surmised that the court
has resolved 70 try Bishop Doane.
A despatch from the East doubts the truth Of the
statement that seven American fishing schooners
have recently been captured by British cruisers.
The steamship Georgia is reported to have sus-
AAined great damage during the hurricane off Cape
Haiteras and many of her passengers lost all their
baggage and money. See what is said about the dis.
Aster in another column.
FIRE in the village of Amsterda IN, N. Y, yesterday
morning. The houses were mostly composed of
wood, and consequently the loss will not probably
exceed thirty thousand dollars
In the United States courts yesterday q further
risute paid 10 the memory of the late ex Chief
Justice Jones, it being the first term these courts
have assembled since the decesse of the learned ud ye
Mr.. Charles o'Conor and Mr.. L. r. Marsh passed
ek quent and just eHlogums On the character and
learning Of that late venerable member OF their pro
fession and judges Nelson and Belts responded in
appropriate terms, directing the proceedings 10 he
placed on the records of the United States District
and Circuit Courts. The Supreme Court, Circuit,
and the Common Pleas disposed of few inqlests
without Jury, Judge Mitchell heard motions in
special term, and Judge Roosevelt sat in cha noers
Judge Phillips delivered a decision in the Marine
Court important 10 builders and mocha les; and
Judge DAILY gave two decisions in the special term Of
tbe Common Pleas. There OF being sufY lent mem
bers TO constitute grand jury in the United States
District Court Judge BETS ordered an additional
panel for this morning.
The continued large receipts Of breadstuffs at o.
wego, Buffalo, and Albany, has had the effect Of
somewhat checking the operations OF ur dealers ia
this city as will be seen BY tbe,commercial report
IN another page.
To days inside pages contain the official report Of
She proceedings 10 the Board Of Assistant Aldermen
yast evening; Local aud Judicial Intelligence Art
eles on the Outstanding Claims bet veen the United
States and England; General Cass and the ADM.
nistraton; Treatment Of the Yellow Fever; Theatri.
cal and Miscellaneous News, nc.
The steamship Franklin, fully due, with Four day
later European news bad not arrived at three O'clock
this morning. The Niagara is now due at Halifax
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