The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-31

Wesfegote large portion Of our space to day to
The proceedings Of the politicians particularly those
Of the soft shells, who have been wrangng at SYRIA
euse over the question Of platform, for the past
two days. II is quite evident, however the subject
may finally be compromised between the rival
sques of the softs that they are pretty thoroughly
Ahoktionized. The proceedings are very curious,
very racy, and very symptomatic Of dissolution'
sooner or later
We are again compelled to omit the publication
Of the speech of Mr.. Daniel e. Sickles, and also q
curious letter political matters from the pen OF
ex-Consu George ". Sanders, both OF which we have
had III type for several days.
The Know Nothing State Convention, which has
Sem in session for the past three days at Bingham
ton, adjourned sine die yesterday. We give, also,
seport Of their proceedings. The greatest harmony
and enthusiasm prevailed throughout.
The democracy Of Indiana met in State Conven-
tion at Indianapolis on Wednesday The attendance
was very large. Resolutions similar to those adopt
ed recently by the national democracy Of New York
passed with unanmity
An antsMaine law convention was held yesterday
at Worcester Mass. ticket for State officers, COM
posed of men from both the wing and democratic
parties, was nominated, and resolutions embodying
The principles Of the opponents Of coercive legsla
ton, were adopted.
Horatio NJ. Wild, the Know Nothing nominee for
Senator in the Fifth district was selected last night
by the whigs, at the Broadway House, for The same
Office. The Third District Wing Convention, which
met at the Irving House, nominated Theodore A.
Ward, ex-Assembiyman, for Senator.
bill is now pending before the Kansas Legisla-
ture for q charter 0. q bank with capital OF mil
lion dollars, with the privilege 10 double it. The
capital stock is said to be already taken ana the
projectors are ready to commence business !nimedi
atey. The institution is 70 he located at AtchisOn.
Additional particulars respecting the terrible ca
tastrophe on the Camden and Alnboy railroad, on
Wednesday, arc given in to-day's paper, together
with the names Of the killed and wounded, and the
testimony taken yesterday before the Coroncrs jury
called investigate the circuns tancss which led 70
the painful calamity
The steamship Canada arrived at Boston ysstcr
day afternoon, and the European nails brought by
her will reach this city early this morning. We
have received some additional items Of news by tele
graph. The ship Lightfoot, Of New York, from
London for Calcutta wrecked near Sanger on
the 10th Of June, and became total loss.
According to the recent accounts, Denmark has
been thrown into great alarm with reference 10 the
Elsnore Sound dues Since the action OF the United
States goyernn ent relative TO this matter we have,
more than occasion, alluded 10 the refusal OF
American ship masters to pay the tribute levied by
the Danish authorities, and we now learn that Wee
Admiral Mourrier, accompanied by his Adjtrant, NJ
Fable, has been sent from Copenhagen 10 Paris on
special mission regarding this matter. He ]
at the same ti9e, bearer to the Emperor Of the
French Of the insignia of the Order Of the Elephant
Of Denmark. The treaty between the United States
and Denmark expires IN April next and our govern
.r;n IL.
dies, a species of crisis had occurred, aud
mors of war between the two countries
current in political circles. Fears we're entertained
that We should seize tho Danish possessions of
st. Thomas and st. Croix. The Danish goyernme
hopes the Emperor of the French will interfere 70
prevent rupture. No lese than 1900 mercha !
vessels paid the souud daes in the Month Of July
last These tolls are claimed as necessary to pay
the expense Of keeping up ghh, landmarks, g. !
along the coast, though $50 $40 on every foreign
ve.ael is pretty heavy charge for work that the
Danish government ought to do for the benefit
at the expense Of it, own citizens. swedish
Dai.ish vessels however, are excepted. The av
rage amount Of tolls is between 900 and $500 900,
"a there are On an average $4,000 vessels annually
passing through the strait. They are graduated ac
cording to the cargo and levied at the fortress
If Elsinore.
The funeral services Of the late Rev. pr. Spencer
H. Cone took place yesterday at the First Baptist
church in this city. An immense concourse Of
spectators attended. The proceedings described
in another column.
We have Bermuda papers TO the 2lst OF August.
An examination Of the children connected with the
Wesleyan Sabbath School in Hamilton took place In
Zion chaEel on the 4th inst. The examination was
conducted by the Rev Duncan, assisted by the
Rev. James Horne. The scholars acquitted them
selves with much credit. The anniversary Of the
Hamilton Temperance Society had been also relo-
erated
bloody tragedy was enacted at North sterling,
NY, on Wednesday. 4 man named Fitzgerald
together ith bis wife and SON. We're foHnd dead in
their beds, horribly mutilated Another son i sus
pcrted q committing the awful deed.
\ despatch from rraIifax states that the steamer
James idger, With the Newfoundland teegraphic
excursion party on board, LETT Cape Breton the
I'D inst, win Tho ship IN tow having on board The
Submarine caiic. The eycur~ionsts we're in good
health.
@osle anxiety i iet cor The safety * The steam.
hip Crescent City, tornd from this port for New
Orleans She had not arrived al the latter nort on
the s0th inst. ut which time she had been thirteen
days on the voyage.
Tic cotton market yesterday was more active
The salcs having reached about 500 q 900 halee.
estalshing an advance OF fall cent per pound.
FlonF was easier, TO purchase all round, except,
perhaps, os extra Genesee, Of which very little was
IN market. The variations in quotations, however,
were not very important. Wheat was dull and
lover southern red sold at 1890. 1876, the lat
ter hgurc Tor good quality, and white at 1905. for
common and 20oe for good, ami 2o5c. FOR prime
qrabiy TO extra Corn VAS dull, without material
change In prices. Pork was firm, with sales Of new
mess at t22 81. Sugars were ctye, with large
transactions. About 1000 bids. and 1000 boxes
changed hards at full pr. g. Cofeo was firm
with sales Of between 1000 and 900 packages Of
a. HIDE. At fall rates. rreights wee Graor va1
etus e,t}r rfittiFr