The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-11

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The News.
We give elsewhere full report Of the proceed
ings of the Soft Shell Democratic State Convention,
which met at Syracuse yesterday, to nominate dele
gates to the Democratic National Convention, to be
held in Cincinnati the first Monday in June next
William H. Ludlow of Suffolk, was chosen Chair
man, assisted by eight Presidents and four Sec
Sesaries. committee platform, consisting oftwo
iom each judicial districtwas appointed with Mich
elas Hill, Jr., of Albany, as chairman. a similar
committee was appointed to report names Of dele
gates to the Cincinnati Convention. The session
during the evening was devoted to the disposal OF
the contested seats. In the Tenth district of New
York Mr.. Fairchild was admitted over Mr.. Swack-
haner, and both claimants for the Fourteenth dis
trict were rejected. At late hour at night, when
the delegates had become drowsy, the address and
resolutions were presented ard after brief debate
were adopted We give synopsis OF them They
are much more sensible than might have been ex-
pected. The convention at one o'clock adjourned
/. till this morning.
The steamship Canada with the European mails
70 the 22d ult came TO anchor in Boston bay at an
carly hour last evening. Her mails for this city viii
probably reach here by the New Haven Railroad
train, due about six o'clock this evening.
The steamship Atlantic, with weeks later news
from Europe, is now due az this port.
The United States Senate yesterday was occupied
ia critcing the action of the late Naval Retiring
Board Mr.. Hale announced his intention of moving,
at an early day. for the repeal Of the law under which
the Board was created. Memorials from the fur
1eughed or dismissed officers continue to pour in
upon the Senate from all quarters, and the subject
49, hcl. mo faa al
Senators There is an evident desire to do justice
to all concerned The House, after session Of
twenty hours duration, at halfpast eight o'clock
yesterday morning adjourned til to-day. There i
"a yet no prospect of an organization
Nothing of general Importance took place in the
state Senate yesterday. In the Assembly, the bal
loting for Speaker continued witho-t any notice
able change in the position Of parties.
We publish this morning full and graphic account
Of the celebration of the anniversary Of the Battle Of
New Orleans by the jackson Association Of Wash
ngton city, sth inst. It will be found very interest
ting.
The hard shell democratic General Committee
met last evening Mr.. Mcclure was admitted
delernte from the Twelfth ward, and the ticket
headed Peter B. Sweeney was admitted from the
Twentieth ward. Horace r. Clark, Esq, was chosen
oers were elected.
The Ohio Legislature convened at Columbus on
the 7th instant, and the House organized by the
election of Nelson H. Van voorhis, black republi-
can as Speaker. In the afternoon, Gov. MediliPs
animal message was received, which occupied two
hours in reading. II treats ON local affairs excu-
sively.
The Board Of Supervisors were at stand still
Yesterday afternoon After waiting more than on
hour and a quarter the Chairman declared the
Board adjourned, in consequence of all the demo
cratic members, excepting the member from the
Twelfth ward, absenting themselves. Neither the
Mayor nor Recorder was present. This looks like
retaJiatng move to defeat the partizan majority,
who are powerless in action on important matters,
without the presence Of the Mayor or Recorder.
The Board of Aldermen transacted some slight
business and confirmed Of the appointments Of
the Commissioner Of Repairs and Supplies, whilst
Others who were unfortunate enough to own names
of Hbernian origin, were non-confirmed.
The argument fora new trial in the Forrest
divorce Gaze having been in allegiance four years,
was commenced yesterday by Mr.. John Van Buren,
in the Superior Court, General Term.
The trial Of Manuel Echeveria, for fitting out the
Mary Jane Peck for the slave trade on the coast Of
Africa, was commenced yesterday in the United
States District Court
Notwithstanding rumors Of the contemplated ar
rest of Col Parker II. French Nicaragnan Minister,
that gentleman enjoys his freedom and the luxury
Of the St. Nicholas Hotel. We understand that no
warrant has been issued for his apprehension.
Dealers in cotton yesterday, were waiting the re-
oeipt of private letters due by the Canada The
sales were confined % 600 or 700 bales, chiefly In
Lots, TO Eastern spl Hsers, at firm prices. Flour
Was more active, though at rather e. ser rates for
common and medium grades. Wheat was without
change Of moment; Tennessee red sold at 81 s75,
and Missouri red at 81 90. Corn was heavy, and
v<plcsed at 9oc ole. for old Western mixed. Mess
cork opened with small sales at SIS so, and closed
nth Increased transactions at $l5 IS. Beef was
anil. while lard was In better request. Sugars were
inactive: sale of Demarara was made, for refining,
AZ Tie. Frights to English ports were steady;
veat vas en-. aged to Liverpool at Sd, and -four at
A Cd. To Lon vsn rates were drm, and 1000 bar
rels aour were ,pgaged at is. To the Continent
rates were quiet am unchanged