The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-08

The News
With regard 10 The election, We have nothing 70
report to-day different from our announcement o.
yesterday.
The domestic policy OF the new adrninistrati a
already promises an excitement Mr. Buchanan, it
appears by Oar tee graphic despatch from Washing
tOn has declared that he : In favor of the admission
sf Kansas a. free State. Now that he ia elected
he admits the necessity OF rnis course. The South
viii pe indignant and efforts be made At an early day
70 obtain two new states from Texas 70 Offset Ran
s>s in the United States Senate.
The European mails brought by the Canada
seasbed this city last evening The papers are hned
with correspondence relative 70 the difficulty he
tween the Western Powers and Naples, ou, moth g
peally definite was known further than the fac
already .elegraphed-that England and France had
suspended Diplomatic intercourse with King Ferii
aand. II appears that the Opera war had extended
- Paris where Senior Verdi was at La. date in re
AelLon on a question of cash, and had prohibited
Abe production Of |" II Trovatore.' The Uniica
States frigate Merimac was still an object Of much
interest in England, and scientific correspondent Of
the London Post gives graphic descriptions Of a
yisis which he made 10 her Lord Howden, British
Minister At Madrid, had had interview With t'ie
Emperor Napoleon and NJ. Targot, tn Paris. II y
reported that the English money market was easier,
and the bank returns more favorable.
We have dates from Ta1pico 20 the 10th ult
Gen. Cara had taken active measures to pose the
progress Of vidaarri, and the greatest alarm snd
excitement had prevailed throughout the entire
region Al latest accounts, however, tranquility had
been somewhat restored, upon the receipt Of re-
por- that terms of accommodation hsdben agreed
upon between CARA and ydaurri, and that the
latter had agreed 10 recognise Comonforts govern
ssent. letter from our correspondent at the city
Of Mexico, dated nth ult., which we publish else
where, gives all the news stirring IN hat quarter
The Chamber OF Commerce met on Thursday last,
and adopted a resolution requesting The Common
Council toemploy steam fire engines down town.
accumulation was received from the Collector Of
the Port In relation TO the payment OF goods on
soragc, which was ordered on file Nothing else OF
interest .ranspred.
The Board OF Alderman met last evening
resolution directing the Committee on Ferries TO
investigate the recent proceedings Of the Union
Ferry Company in relation 10 their refusal 70 issue
sommutation tickets 10 passengers also to give
statement OF the recsipts.snd expenditures OF the
company and report fully as TO what are the powers
and duties Of the said Union Ferry Company was
asopfea unanimously. AZ the chairman Of the
Committee on Ferries ia also member Of the Boarl
Of Directors Of the Ferry Company there is no good
reas on why tie public should not at an early day
b. pul Ia possession % all the facts regarding the
alleged grievances Of the Brooklyn people in this
MISTER.
in The Board OF Councilmen last evening a plan
ca submitted FOR increasing the number Of election
district in the city. This 4 good move, as al
Who votes on Tuesday last will testify. The nun
bsr of polling places in many Of the wards should
be doubled. report, concurring with the Alder
uer N favor OF Post oa.ce in the upper section Of
the city, was accepted.
The Surrogate rsdc an iuvor.an, decision yes
tera,y ON runcupa,ive Wills In early times wills
we're made by word OF mouth, and the most solemn
instruments in writing might be orally revoked.
julius Caesar gave permission 70 all his soldiers TO
make nnncnpatiye wills, but English and American
law restricts the privilege TO soldiers and sailors in
actual service The present will that Of George
Thompson, cook on board Of the steamship Her
mann. The surrogate decided that his oral VIII il
,ecal. and though a cook, be was legally a sailor,
aud though in port nj the time, he nevertheless
IN actual service.
our family marketing report is interesting today
ys,iyan has made lie appearance In market, and j.
selling al reasonable rates. Canvass backs duck
ai4o n market, as well as other Wild duck and
quail. Poultry IL cheapenng, and meat has touched
the lowest point il has reached this season. Look
at our list Of prices.
4 steam boiler used in vinegar factory at No. u
West I wen,y fifth street exploded Yesterday. The
engineer, named Gilchrist and cooper named Bs
her we're seriously injured. The factory caught fire
and in o short time was totally destroyed.
The sales Of cotton yesterday embraced about 500
a 600 bales, without change Of moment in prices.
Florr WI heavy, and on the lower and medium
grades o. State in some cases about &c. per barrel
decline was submitted 70, while extra brands we're
unchanged. wheat was without alteration Of mo-
mont in p,ices Choice Missouri sold at ~ ss
81 60: Canadian prime white at u g.; Illinois red
st,l 81 81: Indiana do. at 81 5sssl 81, and
Chicsro spring at 81 sat- %. Corn was easier,
u,.b ss,es o. mixed Western at roc, and yellow
sou,he,u at 57c. Pork was heavy and lover. Mess
op.o,J at $50 ". sold at $40 oe, and closed With
sales az sia "a. rime was at ZIG. sugars were
arm. with s'cs o. about 400 500 hsds Cuba,