The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-10-02
Ee,y York, Thursday, October 4, 1856.
The News.

Tne News.
The much talked Of Ponghkeepsie gathering Of
Ne masses Of the democracy OF New York and toe
river counties, came OF yesterday. There was
0ne display, but nothing at al coming up 70 Me
expectation Of the party. Twothirds, probably OF
ne democrats present, belonged TO the city of New
York. Senator Hunter, OF Virginia, delivered a
very able speech, OF which We publish q report
There no disturbance, and we have not heard oil
any accident
Mr.. Pryor, OF the Richmond Eacuirer, is again
N hot water In consequence Of his attacks UPON
Hon John NJ. Bolts, son Of that gen sleman B. B.
BOtts-has published card, in which he states
according to our despatch that Pryors conduct na-
been brutal, ruffanly and cowardly in the last de-
gree, and that physical incapa.ity has alone pre-
vcDsed the infection Of personal chastise nent upon
the offender. Young Bolts invites Mr. Pryor TO
aneL
Another Of those disgRceful exhibitions of mob
xisience which have distinguished the present poll
tacsl canvass occurred at Louisville, KY, ON Tues
day evening. A Fremont and Fillmore meeting
were held q. the same time. At the first name
Chssius N. Clay commenced an address, but was iu-
eHupsed by horrid ou.cries and hurrahs for Fiji
lore Presently general fight took place. in the
hsigAt Of which Mr. Clay left the hall and proceed
- 20 the place Of meeting Of the Fillno-eitas
where Col. Thomas l. Jones was holding forth
When Col Jones had concluded, he asked the and
snce to listen TO Mr.. Clay, who addressed the fe
Who remained for nearly an houc. amid frequent
descriptions. TIE Fillmore and Buchanan press
II Louisville accuse each other of promoting this
sstgage upon the freedom Of discussion.
The United States sloop yandslia, Captain
nnherts, arrived a. Portsmouth, n. f. Both als- on
her return from a most important cruise in the wa
ters Of The East, during which she rendered good
service on the coasts Of India, China and Jap,n-
Notes taken during the voyage show tina, the Wanda
- has been absent FOR space Of time extending over
thsee years, months and sixteen days, having
Ailed from Philadelphia in the year 1853. she was
present for portion OF the tine in which our treaty
vish japan was negotiated and aided in preserving
property during the siege of Shanghai, China, for
which duty her hate commander Capt Pope. received
solid token of thanks Of the merchants resident in
hai city Capt Pope having succeeded the late Com.
Abboss, Of the Macedonian, First Leutenan., now
captain Rootes took charge of the yandaia. Toe
vessel lost twenty men by death on her voyage, and
has brought home as many more invaded. Since
sAe left the United States the vsndalia entered
eighteen ports in he East, besides touching at RIO
Janeiro aIi -. Helena.
The Commissioners o. Emigration met yesterday,
hnt did nothing beyond receiving communication
hOG Dr.. Harris, stating that twelve new eases or
yellow fever were brought 70 the Marine Hospital
since last report, and Eve new cases had occurred
snong the employees. The Commission Is rapidly
getting oct Of DEBT. They nov owe bu; s "a o.,
whereas Their deb. SIX months since was $4,000.
NE increase Of emigration ard the economy they
were forced into, account for their improved pros
poets. 50 FAR this year l03,4l9 smigrants have
hnasd at this port, being 676 less than arrived 70
same date last year.
The annual session OF the American Bible Union
soEmenced yesterday. Tse rrensureFs repor.
uates that the financial concerns Of the Union are
n sound condition. The annual report Of the
Board Of Directors represents the work Of revising
ne Scriptures progressing rapidly a. could be
reasonably expected. a rpor. from the committee
sppointed TO investigate certain charges preferred
sg.ins. the ofssers OF the Board, acqultting that
gentleman Of the accusations alleged, was presented,
md accepted with bat oye dissenting vote.
The investigations int the operat ons o. the De.
paItment Of Repairs and Supplies was continued
yesterday. Messrs. selah and Irving were both ca.
asined before the committee. Their testimony dis
slsses the free and easy manner IN which the JOS
q the Department with which they are connected
sse executed.
Notwithstanding the supply OF beef cattle On
market yesterday nearly doubled that OF the pre-
vous market day. prices were fully msintainod, the
average rate being &c. per pound. There was a
Rkk demand for the finer ous ities, but coflmon
sold slowly. Other kinds Of stock were plenty and
without noticeable change either 10 price or Dc
mand.
The sales Of cotton yesterday were confined 70 ZOO
900 bales-the market closing quite firm. Flour
sold more freely without change OF moment in prices
wheat ranged from ~ 80 VI So for rcd, and 81 81
" 81 G. 81 81 for fair 70 prime and choice white
Southern. Western, and Canadian. Corn was toie
nbly active, o, csc. ssic. for sound Western
mixed. Pork was active and hrm, with salea OF
about 500 bbls mess at $50 II go Is. The
.ales OF sugars were confined 70 500 GOO bhds. o.
seady prices. Coffee was quite steady, with sales
u Isguayra at &c. l2lc, and 800 bags Rio were
-old oy auction, at ole. 12ao.; cage, l0sa
Grain shipments 10 Liverpool we're large having
reached about 10000 bushes, in bulk and bsgs
at Cd. . Old.