The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-31
sew York, Thursday, July 81. 1850.


tons Of both factions were the ground, and the
proceedings. full reports of which are found else
where in our columns, passed of harmoniously.
The reunion Of the long separated sections having
been duly consummaoed by the softs going to the
hards the ballotting for a candidate for Cover
nor commenced, and on the fourth trial Judge
Amasa 6. Parker, having received a majority Of
The votes cast, was declared unanimously nomi-
mated The nomination of Judge Parker is de.
cided victory for the Central Railroad interest He
was the candidate of Corning and Company, and is
Of soft antecedents and proclivities. Fernando
Woods partizans, perceiving there was not even
the shadow Of chance for their favorite, withdrew
his name after the third ballot. Horatio Seymour
received very handsome complimentary vote, but
be peremptorily declined being candidate. After
the nomination Of Mr.. Parker the Convention ad
ourned till this morning, when the balance of the
state ticket viii be completed and list Of names
for Presidential electors agreed upon
The news Of the destruction by fire Of the steam
boat John Jay, on Lake George on Tuesday after
noon, created great excitement in this city, as it
was known that a number Of New Workers were on
board Il appears, however, that six lives were
lost namely: Mrs. Beknap, of this city; Miss C. A..
Fleet, OF Brooklyn; Mrs. living, Of Boston; Mr..
OI IuerIy mIss SneIlnau, Va
bany. and Miss Renshaw, of New Orleans.
The Arabia's mails reached this city from Boston
last evening. Our European files contain little
news in addition to what had already reached us by
telegraph from Halifax. We have, however, full
details Of the revolutionary movement in Spain from
the moment when on the 14th inst, General Espar-
tero resigned hs official position, up TO the period Of
she proclamation Of the restoration Of quiet in
Madrid. II is asserted that Espartero did not
resign, but that he was ignominiously dis
missed by Queen Isabella, acting under the
influence Of political intrigue directed from Paris
by Queen Christina. Very bloody scenes were
enacted in the streets. The slave Undergraduates
~ in Cuba and Brazl-had been noticed in the Bri-
fish Parliament II is thought that the action Of the
United States government in relation to the Sound
dnes would have a good effect in Europe. The
militia riots in Ireland had ended, but dreadful
party fight had taken place between Irish Orange
men and Ribbonmen in England on the 9TH Of July
Reports from Italy were still alarming.
The Commissioners Of Emigration, at their meet
ing held Yesterday took action TO make public the
extent Of the yellow fever at the Quarantine. Here
after the Resident Physician Is to report the number
Of cases, together with particulars, daily, at the
Commss Office In this city, for the public in
form atlon. II appears that two persons, Custom
House officer and an Inspector from this city, caught
The yellow fever on board an infected vessel in the
harbor, and died. Several Of the employees on the
island also have died, cargo Of rags from an Ha
vapa vessel being the fundamentally by which the
infection was spread. The rags were sunk in the
harbor yester lay Every precaution is being taken
70 confne the disease to the Quarantine grounds.
In The United States Ssnate yesterday substitute
20 the bill 20 regulate the compensation Of members
Ct Congress proposing tha. they shall receive
twenty-five PER cent additional 70 wha; they are now
emitted 70 by Law was referred TO the Committee
Finance. The bill authorizing the Postmaster Gen.
era to contract with Mr.. Vanderbilt 70 carry the mail
between New York and Southampton. was reported
back with an amendmen, making II the duty Of the
contra tor 20 extend the trips TO Bremen and
Havre Or Alternately those ports, withou. addi-
iona pensation aud rade the special orde- for
MONDAY next IN animated DEBATE was had on the
bill 70 continue the improve mcnts in the harbor Of
Newark, without disposirg q which the senate ad.
journed. In the House OF Representatives the bill
providing for a settlement OF the claims OF the OH
GERS OF the Revolution. and or the widows and or
phars Of those who died ID the service Of The
ry, was discussed and passed. The Kansas cleo.
ton sase was postponed until today, when Mr..
washburne, d Maine, gave notice that be should
move the previous question. The California land
OIL was laid on he table by three major.v The for
tfcation appropriation bill was debated during the
balance Of the sitting. The evening session wac de-
voted 20 the usual political discussion.
In The strlits Of Belle Tsle on the Is, inst during
a violent hurricane, thirtyi~o vessels were wrecked,
and nearly al on board perished. Indeed the entire
or Taf~ mao~ toA trva or
amplsd fury, and the fshing vessels OF New Eng
land have doubtless been severe sufferers.
terrific storm Of rain, thunder and lightning
passed he city asst night about twelve o'clock
We hear by telegraph Of similar storms in various
PARTS Of the country In several instances consider
able damsge has been experienced.
The Secretary Of the French Relief Committee
Acknowledges The receipt by him Of slol75 up 70
date Of July 70.
There was fair supply Of animals at the vsrious
cattle markets yesterday, with q moderate demand,
owing 10 the excessively hot weather, at prices
about the same ss reported last week. Beef cattle
ranged from TO 10 cents per pound; COWS and
calves, from s2s TO SIS; sheep and lambs, from ~
70 s5, and veals from 10 cents per pound-all
according 70 quality. drove Of cattle, all the way
from Texas, brought 10 cents per pound-the
highest price paid during the day.
The sales Of cotton yesterday were confined 70
about 500 GOO bales, based upon mddling Uplands
1T about l1sc. Flour was firm and active, at about
the previous days quotations, including parcels for
export. Sales Of wheat were more limited. but
prices were well supported, especially for choice
lots, which were scarce. Corn "a frm. with fair
sales closing at higher rates Ter lots Of Western
mixed, in good shipping order, which cold as high
"a e2jc. Pork was heavy, with sales Of mess AZ $40
Sugars we're firm end active. The sales embraced
about 500 hdds., 500 Of which were Cuba and 700
do were Porto Rico, at prices stated in another
column. About 100 bags Rio cofse we're cold at
1olc lie. The Hannah Thorn's cargo. Of $500
bags Of RIO advertised to be sold by auction on the
1s Of August, was disposed Of yesterday, for export
20 the Mediterranean, on private terms. Freights
are rafher easar Cor grain 70 Iirerrnnl With rnnrn