The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-05
The News.

BY our despatch from Washington we learn that
the Dallas meeting in Philadelphia had caused great
CONSERVATION among the friends Of Pierce and
Buchanan in that city, and meeting Of the friends
u Pierce to be called to counteract the move
nent. Governor Wise was in the city, but refused
to forego his chances Of nomination for the Pre-
eidency in favor of General Pierce. 1t was rumored
that Com. Stewart was about to send in his resig
nation. The President had given his decision in
relation to the back pay Of General Scott, and
awards him but $40 ,s05.
In consequence OF the detention Of the cars, John
Van Buren, reached Elmira too late on Saturday even
ing to address large meeting that had assembled
10 hear him. The Prince is in fine spirits, and says
that he gets along much better that he has got
rid OF the administration.
Further details of the important news from Mica
rapua. with an account Of the dongs Of Col Walker,
and additional particulars relative TO the attack on
the passengers at Virgin Bay, will be found In our
psper this morning. Interesting letters from our
special correspondents, and a list of the killed,
wounded and missing, are also given. Among the
deaths at Virgin Bay we notice the name of Nicholas
Carroll Esq lately Of Marysville, California and for
merlv of this city, Mr.. Carroll was well known here
a. prominent wing politician of the Clay school.
We give this morning further extracts from our
foreign files received by the Baltic, in relation 10 the
financial crisis in England and France, and the
operations of the armies in Southern Russia.
From correspondent at Porto Cabeo, writing
On the 18th ut, we learn that cholera of o most
destructive character was raging, and that gloom
and desolation prevailed throughout the place.
Business was completely paralyzed not only in Porto
Cabeno, but in Caracas, Valencia, and through the
provinces The stock Of coffee on hand was light,
and none coming in from the interior Political
affairs were dull.
The steamship Cahawba has arrived at New Or
leans with Havana dates TO the 1t instant The
news is unimportant.
full account Of the terrible accident on the Pa
cfc Railroad with the names OF the killed and in
jured, by the giving way of the bridge over the
t;asconade river will be found ON our first page
this morning The names of eighteen persons kill,
ed are given but it is stated that at least twenty
five persons must have lost their lives. Eighteen
cars. engine and tender went down with the bridge
In looking over one of the ST. Louis papers
in one column rejoicings the completion of the
road and an account Of the departure Of large and
hopeful company to participate in it. Inauguration,
and in the next an account OF the sad and frightful
disaster by which many OF them were hurried into
eternity How little do we know what an hour may
bring forth
We call the attention Of our readers TO the large
number Of political advertisements in or columns
this morning. Every shade Of politics is represent
cd and the voter, however fas,dons, can there find
a ticket TO suit his taste.
The Court Of Common Pleas and Superior Court
al this city have, within the last month naturazed
over 2 500 persons The individuals naturalizcd this
wear are said to be of q much superior character to
those who have become citizens on the eve of election
in former years.
Bishop James yesterday dedicated the new German
ME- church. situated at the corner of Iormer and
ssagg streets Williamsburg.
The chapel Of the new lunatic asylum at Flatbush
YVES uanguroted Yesterday afternoon. The services
were conducted ~ the Rev. DR.. Bethunc and the
Rev. Dr. Carter, chaplain 70 the different county
institutions.
We have received the second DAYS proceedings OF
The Editorial Convention at Richmond, Va. The nj.
fair ended as usual-with q dinpcr and p,en,v Of
wine N;ha 1T.
From the interior Of Louisiana we learn that the
recent frost has done considerable damage 10 the
sugar crop.
The market for cotton on Saturday did not fairly
omen after the receipt Of the news, and sales were
confined 10 about 200 bales, without change IN
prices Flour advanced about ~ Csc. per bar
Iei on common and medium grades. Wheat adj
,anced about SC. SC. per bashel. Corn advanced
sbout lie. per bushel Rye sold at 81 Is. Pork
sold 20 fair extent, aud at full prices. Lead was
held frIncr on account Of the prohibition iHposed
Oh Tia expectation BY France. Sugar and coffee
were quiet. There was bot 4 moderate business
zone IN frcights. Corn was engaged to Liverpool
at 9sd. lold., in bulk and bags vessel Wa
taken W 10 load for Hasre with aoar, At 81 por
,arrel.