The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-03

the generals who had contributed to Santa Annals
overthrow. A party of Americans named "Bowles"
had caused much disturbance at Acapulco and other
places.
We have partial returns of the State election in
Georgia. They may be found under the telegraphic
head.
The city politicians were in ferment last night,
viii be by our reports of their proceedings,
given elsewhere. The soft shell primary elections
were held and resulted in free fight in several
wards In the Thirteenth ward q man was shot, it
is said, by Custom House officer, and in the Nine
teenth ward there was fierce tussle between the
Herrick and Wood factions. There was scrimmage
also in the Fifth ward which was soon quelled by
the police. These ightsoriginated out of an effort
by the Custom House, to control the ward organza-
tions and to this the loca politicians would not sub
init; and hence the diff culties. There is likely to
be much confusion al Tammany Hall next Thurs
day and Friday evenings, growing out OF the
conflicting claims Of the rival delegations. The
half shells also hela their primary elections last
night, and selected delegates to a general commit
tee, which meets tonight. The wing committee
had propositionto fuse with the republicans before
1hem, which, after an exciting and stormy debate,
was referred to committee Of five to report upon
The wings are evidently 10th to merge their organ
cation with that OF the republicans until they see
how the latter are going to treat their city and
county candidates. The republican delegation to
Syracuse held secret caucus also, at the Astor
House, and were in session to late hour. There
was a long and anxious discussion as to the best
course for the party to pursue as to city mat
tiers, but nothing was determined upon.
The Massachusetts Wing State Convention met at
Worcester yesterday, and nominated Samuel II.
Wally for Governor. There were about $50 dele
gates in attendance.
The Chassis of the Reformed Dutch Church met
in session yesterday morning, Rev. Mr. Hardenburg
acting as moderator. The installation and ordina-
| ton of two clergymen were reported. Two other
clergymen asked for dismissal which was granted.
| Rev. DR.. Knox spoke on the question Of the pro-
posed collections in churches, and warned the Cas-
sis against any profuse expenditure. The PublRa-
4 ton Board had very large sum OF money annu-
ally spent. Rev. Drs De Witt and Van Nest spoke
to resolution and the point of collections report
was again referred to the committee. Many other
reports of committees were read during the morn
ing In the afternoon session the Synodical Com
mttee reported that great expenditure was gene
rally incurred and that the matter needed revision
| ALSO that the subject of the discussion OF the
collections in churches be held in suspension.
Rev. Mr. Jamison preached sermon in the even
ing and the Chassis adjourned sine die. Our re-
port of the proceedings is unavodaby crowded out.
The Board of Ten Governors yesterday passed
resolution directing that the unatics under the care
of tae Aims House Department, received during the
past three years from the Commissioners of Emigra
ton be transferred forthwith to Wards Island. The
| Governors thus av0w their determination to compel
the Commissioners, if they will not pay them for
taking of these nnfor.unates that they shall at
least take them in their own charge. The case Of
these lunatcs has for long time been bone Of
tention between the two departments An unusual
amount of miscellaneous business also transact
ed by the Board. Some interesting statistics con-
nected with the Pententihsy Hospital were present
ed in report submitted by Dr.. Sanger, the resident
| physician.
The New York Historical Society held their
monthly meeting last night, the proceedings Of
which We are compelled to emit this morning
A document said to have been written by George
Washington was presented to the society by Rev
Mr.. Tweed A painting of New York a year
| after its capture from the Dutch, was also ex-
hibited in the society room. This painting had
been presented to the society by Mr. Jpo. McGregor
M. NJ, from the Cityof Glasgow, through Mr.. James
Buchanan, U. S. Minister to England An interest
ing paper on the Life and Character Of Garakon-
! THE, Sachem of Onondsxa,' was read by J. Gilman
Shea, and was much applanded.
| Judge Roosevelt, delivered an important charge
yesterday to the Grand Jury of the Court OF Oyer
| and Termner. 1t treated Of the Prohibtory Liquor
law, municipal coruptons and other local matters
Of serious moment to the whole community.
Among the parties tried at the Special Sessions
yesterday morning, before Judge Stuart was lawful
Gardner" for an assault and battery upon Cali
fornian. Upon conviction the Judge sentenced him
to be confined in the Pententiary for six months to
the great consternstion and alarm Of large number
! Of shoulder hitters' present.
| The cotton market yesterday was without change.
Dealers were disposed to await later foreign news
/ by the Pacific. The sales in lots reached about
| 1000 bales. Flour was heavy, without change of
moment in prices, while fair amount of sales were
| made, including some lots for export. Wheat was
easier. Southern red ranged from 81 IS 81 81,
| white do. at ~ OIL So OF, and Canadian white at
| 81. Corn was also easier with Gales at SEC. 86Jc
| in the slip. Rye sold at 81 IA 81 10, the latter
| figure for prime Pork was dull, and other prov
| sions unchanged. Sugar and coffee were also dull
Freghts continued firm, both to England and to the
| Continent
| Central American Affairs-A New Shuttle
Manifest Destiny, &c.
| 1t is but few weeks ago, when the flag
ship of Colonel Kinney was blockaded by
the United States home squadron in the
| East river, and Colonel Walker (fresh from