The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-08

New York, Saturday, December 8, 1856.
The News.
The Ninth Ward National American Club cele.
brated the late victory of the party in this State by
. grand banquet last evening at Nibo's II was
expected that Hon j. j. Crittenden, George Law
and some other distinguished gentlemen, would be
present, but for some reason other they were ab
sent. There were, however, large number of
speeches made and toasts given, q report of which
will be found elsewhere, though owing to the late
ness Of the hour we have been obliged to give
amply an abstract of the proceedings, reserving
. more full report for tomorrow's paper.
The complexion of our news from Washington
this morning does not differ materially from that
which we have received day after day since the
meeting of Congress. Nothing of importance trans
PRED in the Senate yesterday, except that num-
Der of appointments were considered in executive
session. 1t is not likely that the Senate will Sc
Iously 60 to work until after the holidays. In the
House six additional ballots for Speaker were had,
but no election was effected. Mr. Campbell at the
conclusion Of the twentythir ballot addressed the
Hosue in a bitter speech, and withdrew from the
contest 1t is supposed that the antiadmnistration
forces win to-day attempt to elect Mr.. Banks,
Of Massachusetts,. The friends of Mr.. Fuller, Of
perate effort in his behalf There is, however, not
the slightest chance for either Of them. Some new
man, it is thought, must be presented, before the
House can be organized Meantime the demo-
cratic members stick like wax to Col Richardson.
The Board of Councilmen last night had before
them two resolutions affecting the Comptroller,
asking the Committee on the Law Department to
report whether he WAS not liable to impeachment,
and the other requesting the Counselor the Copper
alton to issue writ Of mandamus against him, be.
cause he not present at the opening Of certain
bids by the Commissioner of Repairs and Supplies.
resolution adopted In relation to the Battery
enlargement, the time of the contract having expir
ed proposition increase the salaries OF police
captains to 81 $50 per annum, lost for want Of
constitutional vote.
Owing to Indian troubles in Washington Terrific
ry, the Ninth regiment of infantry has been ordered
70 that region. 1t is stated that they will go out by
way of the Isthmus of Panama, and that the steamer
st. Louis which has been chartered for the purpose,
will convey them far as Aspinwall. Her place in
the Havre line will be supplied by the steamer Union.
The Central Democrats Union met at Tammany
Hall Last evening, when John C0chrane, in very
Responding letter, rendered his resignation of the
presidency of the club which was accepted. An adj
dress ara resolution Eexpressivc of the principles
and purposes of the organization, were read and
adopted. These documents are given in another
column.
The mystery which has surrounded the schooner
Eudora for some days past has at length been par
TALLY cleared up. The vessel was raised yesterday
but after thorough search no trace Of the missing
captain and crew could be discovered. 1t is, there
fOre believed that Wilson, the negro cook, sunk the
bodies in the river and measures have been taken
to recover them.
Il is stated that on Wednesday last the Chevaer
Hulseman, who has for several years past resided in
this country Charge d'Afaires, presented his
dentias to the President, and was received Minis
ter resident of his Majesty the Emperor of Austria
On the same day, Mr.. Henry Bosch presented new
credentials to the Secretary Of State, and was re-
eeived as Charge dAfaires Of his Majesty the King
OF the Belgians.
The United States frgate Niagara, now building
at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, win not. we learn on
good authority, be launched during the present
month, as lately reported in some Of the papers.
The day on which the interesting ceremony will
take place is not yet fixed, but will be duly an
nounced.
The Gales Of cotton yesterday embraced about
1900 beles, closing at about &c. for middling up
hands, and in some cases 9tc. was claimed to have
been obtained. Common grades Of flour declined
about 121 25c per barrel. The sales included par.
GELS for export. Contracts were settled at IS Is.
Wheat was dull at about the previous days quotations
with small sales Corn was easier, having closed
at DOC. a 81 90 for Western mixed, with one cargo
prime high mixed at 81 OIL. Rye was firm at 81 80
Asl "a, and among the sales $4,000 bushels were
taken for export to Germany. Pork was heavy,
with downward tendency in prices. Lard was
scarce and firm, with an advancing tendency. Cof
fee was firm, with sales of 1000 bags Rio. Sugars
were quiet, with small sales. Freights continued
frm both for England and the contiAent. Two yes
sells we're chartered for Havre, atp.t.
We received st. Louis papers Of Wednesday, 9th
nst., yesterday at noon. They came through to
Ais city in about forty eight hours.
ELECTION OF UNITED STATES SENATOR