The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-24

The soft shell section of the New York democracy,
u, as they choose now 10 term themselves, 1.-THE un-
terrified" in coDtradistincti. to the hards and as
m insnuaton against the rage OF the latter met
last evening in mass meeting in Tammauy Hall, to
give ratification to the action of their delegates in
Syracuse. The attendance was very large, bu. there
was an utter absence of spirit enthusiasm, both in
the speakers and in the audience Indeed there we're
none Of the acknowledged and able orators of the
party there, and to this failure, probably, is TO be
ascribed the psssveness and total want of interest
manifested in the remarks Of the speakers by their
careless listeners. However, the ratification was OF
course regularly carried through. We give pretty
full report Of the proceedings in our columns this
morning.
The adamantnes, or hard shell section of the de-
nocratic party in this city, have issued call for
ratification mass eting on Monday evening next
The steam yacht North Star, Com nodore Wander
bit arrived here at O'Clock yesterday afternoon
on Ter return from one OF the most pleasing and ex
fensive marine pleasure trips ever recorded. She
left or harbor upon the 10Th of May, and since that
time has steamed upwards of fifteen thousand miles
Of ocean, making excellent time, although not SUBJ
jected to any extra pressure. Since the 18th of
August the Commodore and his friends touched at
points Of Asia, Africa AID Europe; and when they
landed in America yesterday they had accomplished
the feat of visiting part Of the four quarters Of the
globe in twenty-six days. During her absence the
North Star astonshed John Bull, was admired by
the Russian court, eszed at by the Sultan, and
almost frightened the Pope; which completes series
Of incidents unequaed in the history Of Yankee
ships. The Commodore, the ladies', the gentlemen
guests and crew are all in the enjoyment of fine
opd fha ri no
The information contained in our special des
patches from Washington this morning will be read
with marked interest by thousands who may have
been partially led astray by groundless rumors to
the effect that Great Britain and France had joined
Austria Russia and Prussia, in protesting against
Me gallant conduct of Capt Ingraham in the of
Koezta, at Smyrna. The statement that the two
former Powers were invited to join in the protests
not conradcted, but they declined to acquiesce in
the PROPOSE ion, and consequently LETT the arrange
ment Of the matter in the hands Of the parties con-
siderng themselves aggreved. 1t is understood
that the reply Of the administration to the Austrian
protest will be promu gated in few days and that
it will be fully up to public expectation.
Our correspondent remarks, that as Lord John
Russels despatch relative to the trpartite treaty
proposition addressed to the British Minister at
State, diplomatic courtesy will not permit of direct
answer rom the latter gentleman. Secretary Marcy
has, however, followed Lord Johns example by i'm
parting his views upon the subject to Minister,
Mr.. Buchanan, who will take early opportunity
of making known the sentiments Of Gen. Pierce's
administration, which, we once more assured, do
not materially differ from those expressed in Mr..
Evsretts recent admirable letter.
The Grst number Of the long talked Of new demo
cratic paper at Washington is to be issued to-day
II will be OF the "hardn order and Of the progressive
school far the &C Iustion of territory
the interference Of European Powers on this CONT
nent &c. Strong Efforts viii no doubt be made at
the approaching session of Congress to procure for
this new champion Of democracy portion of the
spoils now enjoyed by the Un,On. 1t processes con
dence in the President and will support him 30 long
as IL can do so conscieDtiousy.
AL who are interested in promoting the cause Of
agriculture should not fail to peruse the annual ed
dress, delivered by Hon John G. Riyes at the State
Far at Sa atoga yesterday, and which Is given ut
length In our columns this morning Our CORES
pondent giVes much very interesting information
relaye 10 the various articles exhibited. The Fair
will close to-day
The democrats of the Firth Judicial district Of this
State yesterday met IL convention at Rome. ana
nominated Hon Ward Hunt their oandilate for
Judge. This selection does not appear to meet tn
appreciation Of many Of the adamantnes, aud il /.
Therefore probable that they will put up and vote o
Hon. Phe Gridcy.
The hard shells stil r. 10 cling at the acquitta
OF Canal Commissioner Mather They yesterday
hred one hundred guns, by way Of demonstrating
Lnelr Satisfaction, a. OsweQo.
The Louisv J. AMI Z. Louis nnaf steamer General
PIKE, value At thirty thousand dollars, sank 10 the
mississippi rver, near Cape Grardeau yesterday,
sne viii prove total loss. Fortunately no i've.