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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

The Policy OF the Administration and IN
Iron Interest.
One Of the most inn ortant topics of discus
sion that is brought up whenever the tariff cues
ton il agitated, il is now beginning 10 be, is
the position and interests Of the ironmasters in
this country; and, in connection with this sub
Ject, we publish in another column an important
circular of the Secretary of the Treasury.
Possessing, as we do, all the elements for be-
coming the greatest iron producers in the world,
there would seem to be no good reason why
American energy and enterprise, stimulated by
the liberty of individual action that exists
among us, should not outstrip England in this
important branch of industry, as it has out
stripped the other iron producing nations. Ex-
perience has demonstrated that England pos
sesses the elements of cheap but not of abundant
production Of iron; so that, abe being the chief
producer of this metal, whenever any extra
ordinary demand upon her has arisen, her iron
masters have been compelled to double, and in
some instances to more than double the
price, in order to bring out the required
quantity. Then, again, whenever the demand
fell suddenly off, she was enabled to
return again to her cheap production, and,
with the assistance of large loans made to her
rich and united ironmasters, to continue her
yield even in the face Of loss, for temporary
loss in the price was far less dangerous to her
than total stoppage of her works 1t is these
great fluctuations in the price of iron, which
are caused in large degree by Engisnd's in
capacity to produce large amount cheaply,
that have been the life and at the same time
the ruin of our own ironmasters. Being almost
universally men of small MEANS they have
rushed into the business on credit when iron
was high, and lacking the great capital pos
sessed by the British ironmaster, when the de-
cline came they have been ruined and their
works stopped, to be started again with d.
minished capital and credit, and loss of skill
when the market was again favorable.
Such are the reasons why this country, which
has within it threefourths of all the known
coal fields and as large deposits of iron ore as
all the world besides, with an abundance of
limestone for the flux, has exhibited fuctua-
ton like the following in the yield of iron.
The United States produced in
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29


PiutApEtPHiA, Nov. ~, 1861.
Stocks dull Pennsylvania ivcs, SO; Reading Railroad.
2oh Morris Canal, as; Pennsylvania Railroad, 3d..
CHARLESTON, Nov. u, 1851.
Cot'on-priceS advanced ac sales to day 1000 bales
SAVANNAH, Nov. y, 1887.
Cotton-The sales to-day add up 400 bales at IL &c
&c. for middling.
AUGUSTA, Nov. 81, 1851.
The prices of cotton here have advanced &c since tho
receipt of the vandcrbilt's
CorusBrs, Nov. q, 1851
The sales ofcotton were large today We quote mid
ding at 1oac lie.
MoBny, Nov. q, 1857
Cotton easier. The sales for the week foot up 500
bales The receipts 81 the week have been Is agans4
10000 for the corresponding week last year Stock OO0
bales against $1,000 last year Mddling, !ihc.
BrrrALo Nov Isl PM
Flour Is steady and quiet at previous rates Wheat
shade hrner, sales to-day, 900 bushels very nice Ch
cago spring at soc CornSmal sales; few parcels held
AT 1sc. Oats, 36c. Whskey-Quiet and unchanged. I'm
ports yesterday-l0ooo bbs. -four and SO 900 bushels
uIe
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

The immense meeting at the Academy to
ratify the nomination of Fernando Wood as
democratic candidate for Mayor has probably
proved to all doubtless that, whatever may be
said in the Wall street organs, the mass Of our
people are still faithful to their party allegiance.
Never was such q meeting held before in this
city: even many of the reporters found 1T i'm
possible to gain admittance, and some Of the
speakers. including the Mayor himself were
carried into the ball over the heads Of the
throng II was nm enthusiastic meeting too:
the excitement caused by some Of the speeches.
and the clamor which arose when alusion was
made 10 the interference of the Wall street
stockholders in our city affairs by the nomina-
ion of Mr.. Tiemann were almost unparalleled.
Mr.. Woods speech was Of course the feature
Of the evenings performance II was long and
full of figures II showed, in the first place,
that the comparisons which are commonly made
between the city's expenditures for this and
former years are very frequently erroneous, and
he cited, in illustration, blunder of John Nc
Keons equivalent to sixty-six per cent Of the
whole sum which he mentioned. Passing from
this to the general subject Of the increased ex-
pcnditures. he showed that the largest
increase was precisely in those depart
mcnts over which the Corporation has no con-
troll. Indeed. according to the Mayors figures,
the Corporation has done very little toward
increasing the public expenditures; il is the
central government at Albany which, by direct
legislative interference. aud by the action of
commissioners appointed by il, has swelled our
annual tax levy to the enormous figure at
which ID now stands. The thing Is so clear and
plain that one cannot help wondering il was
never discovered before. We have been call
arg our Corporation all sorts Of names for the
increase in our taxes; we have likened them to
the forty thieves and every other band Of ban
dtti when in point of fact they have been
comparatively blamelcss, and the real leeches
the real cormorants. have been the Unsuitable
black republican majority at Albany.
OF course. the Mayor is even more innocent
than the Corporation. lie had no power TO
veto laws made AT Albany, or to interfere
with the action Of Boards of Commissioners
appointed by The Governor when he did
resist to the utmost Of his ability law which
no honest citizen can approve. he narrowly
escaped being dragged through the streets ny
| the cmssarics Of factious and unprincipled
magistrate. and reused the opposition Of Wall
street and the black republicans O. pcrsonifcd
| to-day in Mr.. Tiemann.
Mr. Fernando Wood did not condescend 10
notice the personal ISLANDERS which have formed
the staple Of the attacks against him This was
very iudicious. II would have been undignifed
and inconvenient for the Mayor to undertake to
reply 10 the ribad nonsense which has been
printed in the black republican papers in rela-
ton to this or that absurd job. These stories
are universally discredited To exhumeShem
even for the purpose of refuting them would be
superHuous and illiudged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

KANSAS KANSAS A HEAVY Fine on THE
RIsHr FLANK OF THE ApMTNIsrRArIoN.-Wc are
now positively informed from several sources
that Senator Douglas, godfather of the Kansas
Nebraska bill, will take strong ground in the
Senate against the Lecompton constitutional
programme, and in support of the position of
Gov. Walker. Upon this point the home organ
of Mr.. Douglas, (the Chicago Tmes,) says:-"No
administration has power to change the princi-
pies of the party, and with democrats principles
outrank power"
More or less in the same key the following
democratic organs have opened fire.:
The Press, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Sentinel. Springfield ILL.,
The Free Press Detroit, Mich.
The Democrat, Louisville, Ky.
The Post, Pittsburg, Pa.
The Express, Dubuque, Wis.
The Commercial Toledo, Ohio.
The C5,vtr, Buffalo, N. Y.
The FIRE. 7roder. Ottawa. III.
The Democrat Princeton ILL.,
and some others. But these are enough to
indicate the drift of the wind. Bat let the au-
thor of the Kansas-Nebraska bill discharge q
broadsde in the Senate against this Lecompion
programme. and il will probably be ut once re-
duced to a minority in both houses. We anx-
iously await further advices from Washington.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. o, 1851.
The weather here Ia clear and the thermometer marks
81 degrees. IL is too warm for packing hogs.
oswpoo, N. Y, Nov. %, 1857.
The weather here to-day, has been mild clear and
pleasant.
Detroit, Nov. %, 1861.
Tho weather here "a mild and IL is thawing fast Tho
ice al the mouth Of the river Is rcprtcd giving VIZ.
The indications this evening that the large feet or
vessels detained in the river will be able to get into Lake
Erie tomorrow or Monday. Seven popelers arrived
here from Chicago day. and report that many vessels
are ashore on Lakes Huron and Michigan.
CHICAGO, Nov. %, 1851.
The weather here Is extremely mild and pleasant
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29
THE LATEST NEWS.
NevvY from Washington

NeVvp from Washington.
GOVERNOR Waikiki AND KANsAs-PKOoHKDNos m
TIKI NAVAL C0Unrs SIR WILLIAM GORE 0UsELzY,
ETC.
WASHINGTON, Nov. q, 1867.
Governor Walker had hs .. cond interview with Preo
dent Buchanan today but each Iemaned fixed in his own
opinion, and there is bat tlc no hope Of ooa-
promise. The Governor, in reply TO the suggestion N
my dispatch, says he could not influence single n
Kansas to vote for the consuon great 5 The popular
prejudice there TO the whole proceeding, that he might
well preach tca crowd OF lunacs His idea is that Con-
grcss should promptly pass bill similar in MI respects -
the Minnesota Territorial bl providing for State gov
eminent In Kansas This would avoid the whoss dcuty,
by doing away with any actior whatever on the proceed
ings Of the late Convention. The Minnesota b provides
thai the constitution shall be submitted the people,
Letters received today show the overwhelming pVPuar
opposition in the Territory to the constitution.
Hon. Mr. HATCH Of llew York, had an interview with
Governor Walker to-day. They exchanged opinions Il ee-
ly Kansas matters Mr. Hatch thinks that the cons
tuition presented here clear of the slavery clause WIN
be accepted by Congaess, but surely rejected incum
bored with it,
Secretary Floyd attacked tho door Of his resi-
dence few nights since by several who appeared -
have been watching for the approach ofsome Aer
hearing the tone Of the Secrearys voice the gang drew
back disappointed in their man. and Mr. Floyd
ed his dwelling.
In Court No. the case Of Lieutenant Maury
tinned Doctors Ruschenberger and Minor and Captan
Owen examined in his behalf Before Court No. g IN
the case Of Lieutenant Junus Boyle, Com Auck CON-
mander Lardner, Purser Samm, DR.. Stanly and Com
mander Glynn were examined in his behalf.
Before Court No. the of Captain Levy was
tnued and exGov. Rodman Price, Of New Jersey Peter
G. Washington Esq, and Capt Powell were examined in
behalf of the appellant.
Letters have been written to certain officials in New
York ntimatng the preferences of administration for
Mayor Wood. What says Capt. RyndersS
Sir William Gore Ouseey expects to remain only
month or two, and will then proceed to Guatemala. Ho
had long interview today with Senator Gwin on the
climate and condition of the different Central Americas
States. He will in few days call Gen Glass; not 70
present Instructions but consult freely with him. as he
is instructed to do before leaving for his new home On
those subjects upon which he may be called IN Cen
trail America.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

A SORRY TRICK TO HUMBUG THE DEMO-
cRACY.-The Tribune and other black republican
journals in the interest Of the Wall street stock
jobbers and their candidate for Mayor are re
sorting to all sorts of tricks and lodges to
humbug the democracy. Among the shal'
lowest Of these expedients rs that Of urging
Tiemann upon the democrats on the ground
that the President and his Cabinet, if not posi-
lively opposed to Mayor Wood, are at least per-
fectly Indifferent whether he is reelected or de-
feated.
Now, we should not have entertained the
slightest concern in reference to the present
views of the President and his Cabinet touch
ing our municipal election, had not our black
republican contemporaries resorted to this expe-
dent to damage the democratic nominee for
Mayor among the rank and file of his own
party. But as the issue has been raised we
can positively state from the highest and most
conclusive authority, that the position of the
President and his Cabinet in reference to- this
Mayorahy election has been grossly misrepre-
sented by the opposition press. The admins
trstion at Washington, in this Holy Alliance
against Mayor Wood, detect a hostile move
ment for the conquest of this citadel
Of the democracy of the Northern States.
In this view the President and his Cabinet
entertain deep and lively interest for the sue
cess of the democratic candidate, against the
combined forces Of the opposition and the few
stragglers that have deserted the democratic
camp.
Instead Of countenancing the course of any
democrat opposed to Mayor Wood the Cabinet
are unanimous in their desire for his success; and
one member of it has written letter to this city
inquiring particularly as to the position of Cap
tain Rynders, who represented to be neutral,
if not directly opposed to Mayor Wood. We
undertake further to say, that every promiaent
government official here who falters in his duty
in this election will rue the day, when his case
shall come before the United States Senate
Nor will it suffice to assume that because Mr.
Fowler the Postmaster. Mr. Hart, the Surveyor,
and Capt. Rynders the United States Marshal
were for reasons of their own, opposed to Mayor
Wood last year. they are now opposed to his re-
election. We believe that all these officials now
understand the case, and that every man of the
party here should do his duty, and will be ex-
pected to do his duty,'in this contest in order to
hold the common enemy in the background.
1t is true that Mr.. McKeon, the United States
District Attorney, has taken the lead of the few
deserters that have abandoned the democratic
candidate; but his time has nearly run out, for
we have reason to believe that within a week
from the election he will be shorn of his official
title and emoluments. Let not the democrats.
in or out of Office, be deceived by these black
republican Misrepresentation of the President
and his Cabinet. They are among the weakest
Of the weak inventions of the enemy whose hos
tility to Mr.. Buchanan is as savage as their
hatred TO Mayor Wood.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

ALBANY, Nov. q, 1867.
The weather here to-day quite mild. II is conf
IDENTIFY calculated that all boats in the canal this side or
Aontezuma at least will get to tidewater and tho
judges predict re-opening to Rochester.
BUrAIo, Nov. %, 1857
The weather here is warm and pleasant The ice Tho
canal is thaw,ns and vessels moving freely.
SCHENECTADY, Nov. %, 1867.
Boats are now passing down the canal with the aid q
Ice breakers. As the weather mild there pros
pect of their getting through to tide water.
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There were also deaths of apoplexy, of con-
gestion of the brain, Of debility Gnfantle) of
diarrhaa, of dysentery, of Inflammation of the
bowels, of hopping cough, 10 of smallpox, of
palsy, % stillborn, and premature births. There
were also IL from violent causes. The number Of
deaths in the public institutions was SO.
The following Is classification of the diseases and
the number of deaths in each class of disease during
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The market for -four declined from Sc Toe per barrel
especially shipping grades Of State and Western while
sales to n moderate extent. Wheat steady,
with good milling demand. The sales confined
10 Canadian white and Western grades at prices given in
another column. Corn scarce and rmer, with sales
OF Western mixed at eoc and lots OF Jersey
sold zoe. T5c. Provisions of all kinds heavy
and dull Sales of pork were light at 80 for old and
sis so for new, Albany inspection Sugars toleraby
active with sales Of about o24 hhds., rates which
indicative Of no important change. Coffee in
moderate request. with light sales Freights dull
engagements light To Liverpool 1000 bushels wheat
taken, III bulk Al 3D., and -four at Is Cd, and TO
London -four engaged g. Sd, and cotton by
steamer, Liverpool at 3D. while sailing vessels dc
ed Al
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

THE BRITISH STEAMER CREOLE ASHORE AT GRAN
WILLIE, Ms.
ST. JoHs, N. B., Nov. q, 1857.
On Monday last the British steamer Creole went ashore
al Granville, Nova Scotia, during . gale and received
such damage required her to be surveyed and thsa
condemned. She Ia insured in New York
IHE SHIP BALTIC ASHORE.
Augusta, Nov. -, 1861.
The ship Baltic, from Ycw York for Charleston, In
ashore the South Bar, Charleston, with nins
feet OF water in her hold The prospect s that she
will be total lose She Is inquired in Now York and
Boston.
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Jackson; and with no better weapons than the
empty epi,hets of "liar," "thief" and "forger"
against Mayor Wood, his enemies would do
wisely not to hazard their money upon his
defeat
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

TnE Folly or BiAckGrARDrsM-We dare say
that the vile and scurrilous ISLANDERS and cpl
thets that have been heaped upon Mayor Wood
By the shameless and INSCRIPTIONS politicians
and organs Of the opposition, have contributed
in no small degree to rally the solid masses
of the people in his support. Disappointed and
malignant enemies may call public officer "a
pcriurcd villain" "a thief" "a scoundrel," "a
liar" and "a forger,' but fair dealing and dis
interested men are very apt to be disguised with
such dirty tactics Mayor Wood has been our
chief municipal officer for three years he has
been elected and reelected, and the same party
that has thus honored him will thus honor him
again. but an utter stranger among US, with no
other evidence before him than that Of Mr. Re
cordcr Smith or the New York Tribune, would
suppose that this Fernando Wood had been
guilty Of all the crimes in the calendar. But
the election will show the difference between The
empty accusations of mounting politicians and
the Judgment Of discriminating people. The
Fillmore organs ruined the cause Of Fillmore by
their foul abuse Of Fremont; the coffin hand
bill' reacted against the enemies Of General
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From Key West.

WASHINGTON, Nov. %, 1857.
By mail we have Key West dates to the 1ah inst
The brig Remington, from St Marks for New York. with
cargo of cotton, had been ashore North Key Shoa
but got of and taken to Key West by the wreckors
considerably damaged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

TORONTO c. w., Nov. %, 1857.
The Governor General to-day issued n proclamation
dssoving the present Parliament The election writs arc
returnabe the 18th of January next. The prospects
good for lively time politics during the winter
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-29

The nativity table gives 27l natives of the United
States. &c Of Ireland SO of Germany, of England,
6 of Scotland, of France. of Italy, each of the
Fast Indies, Poland Prussia and Wales
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about 400 bales
based upon mddng uplands at IL &C aud good middlg
do, at 12c The market continued firm. The mild wea-
Their leading to the apprehension OF the possible partial
reopenng of the Erie can and consequent increased
supplies tended to depress -four the demand for which
was moderate The receipts by the North River
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1857-11-06

TIE HARD TINES IN New Yonk-MAYon
WOODS PLAN OF REL.Er.-Mayor Wood propos-
es that the city authorities shall 60 on with oil
their public improvements, which would give
relief to 10000 mechanics and laboring men and
women in that city, thrown out of employment
by the financial crisis. His plan is to employ
laborers enough to finish all the works now in
progress-the central Park, the new Reservoir,
the repairing of docks and grading of streets ;
and these laborers to be paid with -four, corn
meal and other provisions, at cost prices
to the city, only 2b per cent of cash being
paid. The compensation to be paid to be fair
price for n days labor. The -four, meal and
potatos bought by the city to be paid for BY
the issue of public construction stock, redeem.
able nifty years. and bearing seven per cent
interest. The objection to this plan of relief is,
that the city, by paying in food. instead of cash
would break up nearly all the small grocers
and provision dealers, who live by supplying
the population with food. and would reduce
them to starvation. Pay in cash, and work.
cshen can purchase their own food. ssThe plan
of keeping all the necessary public works in
operation is proper one, for the expense will
have to be incurred at some period, and at no
time can it be so economically done for the
city as at time when prices are reduced
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