The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-22
The News.


Cur special despatch from the national capital
states that Senator Weller of California, has replied
10 the invitation of the National Democratic Com
miitee Of this city TO attend meeting on Wednes-
day next, in which he cones out strongly in oppo-
sision to the appointments Of the administration,
and its policy of favorng the free soil faction 70 the
exclusion of those whose principles are untain'ed.
It s said that Mr.. Marcy intends to advise the re-
moval Of every national democrat holding Office in
this State end the rumored intended removal of the
Postmasters of Albany and Troy gives an appear
ance OF truth TO the report. But it remains to be
seen whether the desires Of the Secretary Of State
in this matter may not be snubbed by his colleagues
who will hardly lend their aid to such move.
General Cass has not as yet declared his opinion
upon the course Of the government, and the state
ments to the contrary are pure inventions. The
overs,augh of Howell Cobb, in the caucus of the
democratic members Of the Legislature Of Georgia,
has caused much speculation to its effect upoa the
politics Of that State and the secession wing Of the
party.
Both boards OF the Common Council met last eve
ming, and after transacting fair amount Of bust
ness-sucb as referring petitions AID receiving re
ports Ct committees, &c,-adjourned until Wednes
day evening. A petition was received from toe
Union Dry Dock Railroad Company, praying for tae
grant to run line Of railroad from the Dry JOCK to
the South ferry by the way Of one or other Of the
side streets, to Chatham square: thence through
William and Pearl, to Whitehall street.-the COM
pany agreeing to pay tax Of 1865 per annum FOR
each car, the number OF which, estimated Of sixty
wcld yield an annual income to the city Of s21 900
The report of tie Committee Salaries and Offices,
recommending the payment Of the salaries Of the
various health wardens of the city engaged in their
duty during the year 1862, was, after shutting
in the Beard of Aldermen lost for want of constitu
tional vote. No debate Of any Importance took
place in either board the members seeming too busy
10 get up squabble.
St. John, n. B., papers state that the streams and
rivers had swollen alarmingiy, sweeping away
bridges and doing other damage. A large seizure OF
American brandy had been made by the officers of
the revenue. The guzzlers in that regions ought TO
hold congratulatory meeting on their escape from
such execrable stuff.
Last evening the annual meeting Of the Bible 50
cety took place at the Church OF the Purtans Union
square. The proceedings possessed considerable
interest, and tie reports curious statistical in
formation.
Scarcely Day passes but we chronicle assaults
Sunday night young man was set upon in Cherry
street, knocked down, dangerously stabbed, and
robbed, by gang of three ruffans who easily made
off before the arrival of the police. 1t is to be re
greted that persons so attacked not prepared to
defend themselves, and at the same time summary
rid our city Of such an intolerable evil.
An arrival from Curacao, Nov. L, reports salt very
scarce and hi h at that port.
Yellow fever still prevalent ia parts Of Texas
ut latest accounts.
The packet ship Fidelia, arrived yesterday from
Liverpool, reports the death Of Lwentyone passen-
gers and three seamen on the passage.
The corner stone Of new Hast mic temple was laid
in Philadelphia yesterday, with appropriate ceremo
MES Notwithstanding the rain fell in torrents.
large concourse Of people attended.
The steamships Washington aud Canada are now
fully due, with later news from Europe.
The democrats Of the Georgia Legislature, in
caucus, have nominated Gov. Mcdonald for the
UDited States Senate. The friends Of Howell Cobb
left the meeting.
Carol Spence Minister to Constantinople, sailed
from Norfolk on Saturday In the Saranas.
Dr. Rspb9ll last Dight, at the Broadway Tabor-
nace, delivered a lecture on the Sacred Poetry OF
the Bebrews, which we pu Dlish this morning.
The 3 ald Of Supervisors met last evening. The
c ,mmittee On County Offices submitted report in
f,yor Of increasing the salaries Of the Receiver OF
Taxes and the clerks o. bis bureau, TO take effect on
the FIRST Of January next which was laid on the to-
be and ordered 70 De printed. The amount Of taxes
- be collected for this year stated by tbe Receiver
ard hs Deputies in their petition for increase OF
salary, to be S. 067 122 75-in 1913, the amount Of
tax assessed vas but $766,s72 %. resolution was
offered that the police justices be paid su equal 10
sixth their present annual salary for special ser
vices necessarily performed bat not required Of them
BY lsw, which was referred resolution t, increAs