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

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The News.
The steamship Baltic, from Liverpool, arrived be-
low at half past twelve O'Clock this morning. She
byings one weeks later news.
Under the Geographic head we give brief details
Of the origin progress, and termination OF the san
culinary election riots at Louisville, KY, Monday
and yesterday forenoon. 1t Is asceltained that ut
least twenty persons have lost their lives in this ter
Yible encounter, but the number Of the wounded,
and the loss of life by the burning and sacking Of
The twelve dwelling houses fred by the mob, is not
even conjectured. The riot is said to have been
menced by the foreigners, and the first outbreak
cured at some distance from the place of holding the
polls, but upon this point the accounts conflict Yes
terday forenoon, through the efforts Of some of the
most prominent citizens Of Louisville the rioters were
restrained from further acts Of violence and during
the day large force special police organized,
and two companies Of military ordered under arms
These precautions doubtless prevented renewal Of
ahe disturbance.
From the imperfect Geographic dispatches that
have reached us giving the returns from the States
which have just held their annual elections, it is
next to impossible TO give, with any degree Of GER
tainty, the of the successful candidates. From
present Appearances, however, the following stand
Me most prominent
TENNESSEE.
0opesn0r-Andrew johnson, democrat, 10y very
small msjority)
OOHg,rss-Thomas Rivers, X. N, 10 probably
elected in the Tenth district, represented in the last
Congress by Frederick P. Stanton, democrat In
She Eighth district, Felix X. Zolkofer, X. N, is re-
elected.
NORTH CAROLINA.
1eelected;-
Dist.
l-R- r. Paine, X. NJ, in place OF II. NJ Shaw, dem.
Thomas Ruffin, DEM, reelected.
3-W. Winsow, dem, in place Of S. H. Ashe, dem.
al. OBJ. Branch, DEM, in place of S. II. Rogers,
whig-
b G. Reade, X. NJ, in place Of John Kerr, whig.
G-R. c. Puryear, X. n, reelected.
7B. Craige, dem, reelected.
81. r. Carmichael, X. NJ, in place of +. l.. Cling
man. dem.
This will make the delegation stand four to four.
In the hast Congress there five democrats and
tn1ee wings.
We have the majoritics given in half dozen
sonn.ies but not sufficient to indicate in the slightest
degree the result.
II ID conceded that L. NJ. Cox, K NJ, is reelected
III the Ninth over Robert II. stanton, the democra-
TIC candidate; ard Swopc, h. n, is doubt elected
IN the Tenth district.
We publish elsewhere from the China Mail u
statement Of the case OF the Chinese dramatic com
rany, who were induced 10 visit this country last
year ON the representations OF person named
Beach, and who readers will recollect, were re-
siu,ed to state OF deplorable destitution by the
failure Of their performances. This document is
from the pen Of member OF the company, named
ZwngIe, and indalgcs III Unmeasured abuse, not only
IF the persons whom IL Of having contributed
10 their suerings, but also of the American people
and their institutions. Without entering into the
merits of the charges made by the writer against in
sfiyduals we are justified in saying that Zwinge's
conclusions as to onr national imperfe
sheY very philosophical nor very grateful. He has
forgotten the efforts made to relieve the necessities Of
Lis compatriots in the resentment which he feels at
The conduct Of the parties in whose hands they
placed Themselves. We give the letter rather
as sort Of literary curiosity, than as statement de
serving Of serious notice
our correspondent at Havana, writing on August
2 states that the United States sailors Of Otter
cut national vessels had, whilst in port, added TO
their high reputation for morality, sobriety aud
good conduct, by an observance OF such courses,
whilst their excellent state Of discipline was much
admired. Trade was active for remnants OF sugar
stocks, and the prospects Of the planters good.
We have news from Galveston TO the 18th 1lt.
The approaching election occupied public attention,
10 The exclusion OF all other subjects. In Western
Texas heavy rains had done considerable damage,
and apprehensona were felt that the cotton crop
would be injured. Gen. Smith had arrived at San
Antonio, with twenty wagons, on his way 10 Kansas,
rndcr orders OF Gen. Harvey.
The Joseph Walker Investigating Committee me
Yesterday afternoon. Mr.. James Mnrphy Of the
firm Of Pease 4 Murphy, was examined, but the tea
,I,ncDy was unimportant- AZ one period--hc didno
Tecollect the date-hc handed in proposal, behalf
OF the Floating Derrick Company, offering 30 raise
the wreck and remove IL for the sam OF $4,000 Me-
Fasey, 70 whom he gave the paper, told him that the
Mayor bad already made Q contract for the wreck
with Walter y. jones. The chairman Of the com.
ynittee made some personal explanations with fcgau
10 the mention Of W. Shcrvood's name In Cenne:.
ton with the affair. The meeting il adjourned sub
Iect to tic call Of The chairman.
The street Cleaning Committee q tue Board OF
counsilrcn met yesterday q take testimony with
reference 10 me contrac. with q propot,rs n tho
,drest cleaning maebines. 4 rspgrt u tle evidence
II given elsewhere.
rte proceedings Of tho meeting Of the ALmsh9,so
CsgeJte,s my hc found q another colsInn' There