The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-02

The American State Committee met at Albany
yesterday to perfect arrangements for the APP
preaching State election. All the candidates for
State Offices were on hand, except the aspirant for
the Canal Commissionership, and all signifed their
acceptance Of the nominations rendered them by
the State Convention. The committee appointed
subcommittee TO organize and conduct the can
vass, and then adjourned subject to the call of the
officers Quite number of prominent American
and republican politicians in attendance as
outsiders but plan for union of the parties was
suggested on either side.
Accounts from Mexico have been received at
New Orleans, The papers report the vomito pre-
yailing quite extensively at Vera Cruz and numbers
were dying daily. Up to the 5th ut General Robes
had not made landing but remained on board the
British steamer Clyde, at anchor of the port. II
was the impression among quite number that he
might be called upon to succeed Zuloaga at the
head Of the government. The proposition recently
offered for the recall of Santa Anna was strongly
opposed by General Echeagaray, who threatened
TO join the liberal army in case the proposition be
persisted in. The final success Of the liberals
not doubted. Mr.. Forsyth, the American Minister,
was still in Mexico at Tacubaya where he would
remain for several weeks or until the vomito dis.
appeared sufficiently to render travelling safe.
Accounts from Jscmel, Hsyti, state that destruc-
tive fire occurred at that place on the 18th of
August last The most beautiful part Of the city,
the seat Of commerce. says one account is heap
Of ruins. The fire was discovered between eight
and nine o'clock at night, and in spite of strenuous
efforts TO arrest it, progress in three hours seven
teen buildings with the Custom House and Offices
of the port. were consumed The loss of property
II n 200 vr,.,na
rency.
IL Was believed and mentioned in the morning
papers that two California gentlemen named Kay
ser and Newman were lost by the Austria's disas-
ter. It is gratifying TO know that this j. not the
case; for private letter has reached gentleman
in this city informing him that they were no, among
the number Of that unfortunate steamers passea.
gers when she left Hamburg or southampton.
The proceedings OF the Board Of Police Commits
soners with reference 10 the case ofGenera Super.
intendeut Tallmadge, are given in to-days HERALD.
II win be that the Board censure Mr.. Tall
madge for his action respecting the Quarantine
FIRE, but restore him to his post as Chief Of the
Police.
The investigation before Judge Metcalfe at Staple.
ton. Staten Island into the alleged charge Of arson
preferred against Ray Tompkins and John C.. Thomp
son was resumed yesterday morning. DR.. Elisha
Harris was examined and occupied the entire day
His evidence. which Is very interesting, embracing
q history Of Quarantine and the ravages Of yellow
fever on Staten Island viii be found in another
column.
The investigation or the Stephens case was con.
tinued yesterday at Bellevue Hospital. At the con-
clusion Of the testimony the case was adjourned till
Tuesday next, at which time Dr. Doremus will be
ready with report Of the result Of the chemical
analysis or tie stomach Of the deceased wife.
There was no quorum present at the Board Of
Aldermen last evening. The temporary chairman
declared the Board adjourned TO the call Of the
clerk Of said Board
Captain Webb, % the schooner 7. r. French,
which arrived at this port yesterday from suffolk.
Va, via Hog Island, reports that it was stated at
Hog Island on the 2sth ult that schooner from
the West Indies had put in there and run ashore in
Rip Shore Inlet and that all hands except the cap
tain and cook, had died Of fever, Assistance had
been sent 10 her
The fall race meeting over the Fashion Course
ended yesterday. There was a large attendance Of
spectators, but tho spots we're greatly marred by
. drenching shower n rain that fell most mop
portunely Three spirtedly contested races took
place, Of which full report Is given In another
column.
Tie Lords Of the British Admiralty have con
trnctcd with house in Quebec for forty five mil.
lions feet Of ship timber Of which five millions
feet of live oak are included 70 be delivered within
two years from next November, at Her Majesty
docky ards at Sheerness, Woolwich and Plymouth.
A severe rain storm, accompanied by thunder
and lightning passed over the city about noon yes
terday. The lightning struck dwelling house.
No. 80 Dominick street, but fortunately no person
was injured. Il also struck hotel OF Fort Lee,
doing considerable damage
The cotton market was active yesterday ana the gales
embraced about 1900 bales chiefly IN ranstu; that sold
On the spot closed at lasc for m'ddng upands Flour