The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-26
The News

uhefe were three hundred and fifteen iptsrments On
Sunday, and two hundred and eighty-three on the
dey following. Two hundred and slxty I've Of the
laAser caused by yellow fever. 1t is gratifying
- learn that the humane work Of raising contribu-
toms for the benefit of the sufferers in the injected
dg IA progressing with alacrity in all parts Of the
eoontry.
The cholera excitement has subsidized at Cnmber
Ind, Nd, and the fiabtened citizens are returning
y their vacations The physicians nov disputing
- 70 whether the disease was cholera or not.
The free democracy of New Hampshire, consisting
q men and women, to the Number Of some two
thousand, assembled in State Convention at Wolf
borough Bridge, Wednesday last Ex-senator
Hale and ex-Congressman Tuck were among the
speakers, all Of whom advocated sbohtionism, de-
nouDces the fugitive slave law &c. The overhang.
hg clouds eventually threw cold water upon their
sdbrts quenched the warmth Of their enthusiasm,
md drove them to their homes.
A despatch from Washington city mentions the
names Of several gentlemen who have lately been
appointed to Office. Among them is John F. Kin
ney as Chief Justice Of Utah. 1t is TO be hoped that
Mr.. X. win be rather more acceptable to Governor
Brigham Young than we're the judicial officers sent
sut by President Fillmore.
Thomas A. Budd was yesterday nominated by the
Pennsylvania shig convention, TO fill the unexpred
tsrm of the lac Judge Gibson on the Supreme
Bench.
The de nocrats of the Third district Ct Maryland,
have nominated Joshua Van SAINT for Congress-
We to-day publish portion Of the testimony in
The case Of Charles Fl. Comstock on trial 10 the
Fairfield County Court Of Connecticut, on an indict
nent charging him with manslaughter, for having,
Shrouah careless nesa conductor OF the train,
caused the horrible massacre at the Norwalk draw
hridge on the New Haven Railroad last May. Ed
ward W. Tucker, the engineer, who was also ar
rested and held to bail to answer similar charge,
il declared by his physicians to he unable to attend
Che court in consequence of the injuries he received
at the time. The particulars OF this awful catas
rophe being 80 fresh in the me nores OF our read
err they will doubtless watch the progress Of the
judicial investigation with much anxiety.
On reference to the shipping intelligence, 1t viii be
seen that the steamer Uncle Sam, bound from this
port to San Francisco arrived at Rio Janeiro on the
18th Of July.
The military encampment at Syracuse is attract
ing large number Of visitors, and giving great life
and activity to that place Gov Seymour reviewed
the troops yesterday.
According to the last advices from NewMexico great
excitement contained TO prevail throughout the coun
nv The Mexcans boldly avowed their Dissatisfaction
se,stive 70 the hesls Valley affair The ARRAY between
Che Americans and Mexcans at Ell Paso, in which
Two Of The former were killed. viii no doubt add to
The i'll feelir e. and may the more mpetuons to
proceed TO actual hostities Additional news from
E Paso is anxiously looked for. When last heard
arom, Lieut. Beale's Surveying party was in the
vicinity OF Fort Maseie The Lieutenant stated that
he route was favorable for q railrosd-the country
beng we'll timbered, ard capable OF cultivation.
Now Chat the rush of European and California
news is fairly over we shall endeavor 70 post up our
seadegs with regard 70 the Mather Impeachment
case hich seems 10 be progressing very slowly at
Albany. See the report Of special correspondent
On another page.
BY WY Of Toledo we have the brief particulars OF
another ferrous collision between two vessels on
Lake Eric On Wednesday night the steamer Wis
oonsin war INTO and sunk by the propeller
Brunswick. Fortunately 10 lives lost. From
Gle frequency Of disasters Of this character it ia
quite apparent that there must be most reckless
msu gensst on board many OF the lake vesse,s-
Had The necessary lights been shown, and pssper
lookout men stationed Oh board at night, IL Is pro
babe that many IL not ALL of .he late collisions would
have been avoided
The attention o. the scientific and general read
or is directed 10 the communication 10 another
column, relative to TIE dan, system OF painting
lightning rods.
Among nuch other curious and interesting in'or
nation to be found under the police head, Is an &C.
cunt Of the arrest Of person charged with receiv
irg, through mistake Of the paying teller Of the
Hanover Bank, ssme Line hundred dollars more
shsn vas called for by CHECK which he presented.
Nicholas Iseane. Esq, Gen. Ward Burnett, engi.
nesr, With abort forty tther gentlemen accompanied
A.. directors OF he Long Island Wster Works Con.
psny upon excursion yesterday, - order t. view
ihe sources from which they propose " Supply the
cites OF Brook yn snd Williamsburg WITH water tae
rssrvcir sise, and site Of the engine houae. The
rrpy u g. be dram ron a series q eighteen pods,
Fitus'e open The southern shore Of Long llsod sod
hen distributed from y ample snd elegant reservoir,
occupying ne ceDtre q m elevated circle, wh'ca
trrstds Wi'iafnsbnrz Brog1bn. A.t0ra. ~
..s lsl.s &c 4hs0zs.ie 81 is Es,er o. ex.