The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-29

New Hampshire me, in Concord, and nominated candi-
Ates for State officers William Halle was placed AZ Inc
head Of the ticket for Governor.
e-The Anti. administration State Convention o. Con-
pectcut met in New Haven, and nominated Candidates
f0r State officers. Alexander H. Holley was The Domi
for Governor The Legislature OF knode Island
elected James r. Simmons republican, senator OF the
United States for years from the 4th OF March, leo7.
The Legislature Of Massachusetts, elected Charles Sumner
republican United Senator for six years from the
4sh of March, 1857
lO-A select committee was appointed in the United
States House Of Representatives TO investigate alleged
serruptions Of Of the members The Legislature
e Michigan elected Zacharah Chandler the Senate Of
ne United States for six years from the Attn Of March,
1857 In place OF Hon. Lewis Cass The Legislature Of
Cahforna elected David c. Broderck dem to the Senate
q he United States for six years from the h OF March
1851; and VIM Gwin, dem TO fill vacancy the time
12-The Legislature Of Missouri elected James Green
70 the Senate OF the United States TO All vacancy the
Of which expires 1881. The Senate Of the United
States decided by vote Of Is 70 49, that James Harlan,
Senator from Iowa. not entitled to his seat.
SThe Pennsyvan Legislature, in joint convention,
r six years from the .h Of March isS1 The vote sooS
for Cameron, rcpub, 81 for John w. Forney, dem o.;
H-Me Legislature Of Delaware reelected James A.
Bayard the Senate Of the United States for years
from the 4th Of March, 1857 and Martin Bates TO the
scat made vacant by the death OF Hon. John H. Clayton
whose term would expire in 1885,
15-The ultra abolionsts held q Dsunion Convention
1t Worcester Mass The meeting passed series of reso-
lu0ns favor Of the immediate dissolution Of the union
and separate republic to be formed OF the free States
lo.-Hon. Hannibal Hanin was elected by the Legisla-
tire of Maine United States for from the
4h Of March, 1857 Hon James Harlan, whose election
previously had been declared illegal reelected to
tho Senate Of the United States by the Legislature OF
iowa.
23-J R. Doohttle, republican, chosen by the L.
9ature Of Wisconsin United States Senator for six years
from the 4th Of March, 1867.
W-Hon. Mark Spencer, dem, was chosen President
pvo TEN, Of the New York Senate by vote of IA to H.
27-Hon James Buchanan, President elect of the
United States, arrived in Washington.
29-Mr. Slough democratic member OF the Ohio Ie-
gsature was expelled from the House Of Representa-
hves, for striking another member in the face IN the
course of debate.
FEBRUARY.
a-The Legislature of the State of New York elected
Preston King republican, the Senate Of the United
States for six years from the 4h of March, 1857.
i0-The fragment Of the American party Of Connecti-
cut met council at Hartford, and without making any
separate for State officers resolved to sup
port the republican ticket.
1.-The houses Of Congress met 10 join convention
the votes for President and Vice President James
Buchanan, Of Pennsy vana and John Breckenridge OF
Kentucky declared elected Some discussion took
place regard the OF Wisconsin-the electors OF
that having met the capital the 4th Of Deem
been detained the road by violent storm. With
ot settling the question whether the vote should be count
ed not the joint convention adjourned.
13-Zenas Clark New York State Senator from the Fiji
teentb district resigned his seat.
le-Tbe Legislature OF New Jersey elected John r
Thompson the Senate of the United for
years from the 4h Of March, 1857 The committee ap
pointed by the House OF Representatives TO investigate
charges OF bribery and corruption made against
members Of Congress reported that body. The docu
mcnt volumnous. II recommended the expulsion Of
WIN A. Gilbert Orsamus b. Matteson Francis s. Ed wards
and W. Smonton, of New York and William W. WEIGH,
| Of ConnectcR.
2s-The American state Council Of New York which
met at Troy, adjourned. they affirmed the Bingham
paos resolved to oppose the further extension OF
slavery and abolished the oabs Obligations and degrees
| Of the Order.
27.-Orsamus B. Matteson, Representative from the
Twentieth district and w. A. Gilber. from the Twenty
third district both Of New York. resigned their seats IN
Ccngress, they having been charged by a committee Of
The House Of Representatives with bribery and corrup
ton in their official capacity The House passed resoiu
lions against Mr. Matieson declaring him unworthy 10 be
. member Of that body. Governor Hannibal Hamiin,
having been elected 10 the United States Senate by the
Legislature OF Name resigned hrs Office as Governor Of
the state.
2s-Hon. F. s Edwards, from the Thirty third Congress
sscnal district o. New York, being charged BY the Com
mitee Of the House OF Representatives with bribery and
serrupti0n, also resigned his seat.
MARCH.
flames Buchanan, Of Pennsylvani and John C.
Breckinrdge, Of Kentucky, were duly inaugurated
President and Vice President Of the United States
Washington city.
She President sen, 70 the senate the Names OF the
following gentlemen members OF his Cabinet, and they
were confirmed
Secretary Of State. Lewis cass, OF Michigan.
Secretary OF the Treasury Howell Cobb, OF Georgia
Secretary Of War......... John b. Floyd Of Virginia
Secretary OF the Navy Isaac Toucey, OF Conn
Secretary Of the Interior. Jacob Thompson OF Miss
POSTMASTER General ........A Aaron " Brown, OF Tenn
Attorney General. Jeremiah s. Black, OF Penn.
l0.--iaic election held in New HAMPSHIRE. The vote
FOR Governor as follows
william Halle, republican. ,2bS
''n Free state Convention Of Kansas met at fopsk.
l2-Jehn W Geary Governor OF Kansas Territory, re-
signed his ONCE aud --ued lopg address 70 the people
1.-THE special session OF the Senate Of the United
e4a,~s adjourned without day The following treaties
were passed this session The Dallas Clarendon treaty
vnh the Grand buchv Of Baden also treaties mainly Of
. CONNER cal character, with Peru, Venezuela aud SIAM
The extra session Of the United States Senate, con-
vened the lh OF March for the transaction OF execu
Awe business adjourned.
2I-Rober J. Walker, having been rendered the once
Of Governor OF Kansas in place Of Governor Geary,
ocpted the appointment
APRIL
i-state election held In Rhode island. The vote for
Governor ~ follows
E'isha Dyer, opposition. o,621
Opposition majority ........................ 4,4ss
6-state election took place In Connecticut The fol-
lowing the vote for GOVERNOR
Alexander H. Holley, republican. ,To2
samuel lngham demo ,ibo
Republican majority. sac
AT the charter election held ST. LOUIS the eman.
cirauonist ticket IL called, succeeded by large
majority the democratic rossvery ticket
l5-Goyernor King, of New York, vetoed the bill
passed by the legislature 10 pay legislative committees
ovsrruled the Assembly by IS to IS and in tho senate
~ 10 too.
16-wm A. harris took the control OF the Union news
paper the organ u the administration Washington
20Te struggle between the rival factions Of the New
York democracy al Tmmany Hall resulted In the total
defeat OF the Wood men, fne following sachems were
slceted;-
kaac v. Fowler. Elah Y. Purdy.
Joseph NJ Marsh r. n Hart.
WIN. n. Kennedy. &C Godfrey Gunthcr.
Peter p. Sweeney. Samuel J. Tlden.
7. hpran. Charles A. Denike.
VIM. II. Cornell. John Mckeon.
Edward Cooper.
Treasurer Josiah w. Brown
JhWes n torneh
IS&gnmotcs NnArist Mills.
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MAY.
25-Jenerson Davis, Secretary OF War, bonored