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New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

THE Sr, JEROME MURDER.-Antoine Desforges.
the paramour of the widow Belisle, and brother To
Jean Baptste Desforges hanged in this city last Sum
mer for the murder Of the formers wife was on Sat-
urday put to the bar and discharged from custody.
the Crown Counsel entering nolle pros>qu. Mr..
Monk stated that be had done all In his power 70
secure evidence but had failed and under the Pecu-
ar circumstances OF the case he did not tbink any
good could be effected by keeping the psoner ID Gus
tody The learned Judges concurred, ana the prisoner
was discharged His long imprisonment III JAIL tn9
borrid nature Of the crime WITH wmch no $1,000
charged and the awful deaths Of his brother and III.
anconrce did not seem to have the slightest effect
on hun. lie stood in the dock unconcerned, and a.
oan-n "a before. and hali-snile fitted across his
fsa,nre, whcntold BY the Court he was in custody no
longer.
,y..n DyclsIoS-A friend mentioned " US, this
= one of the most remarkable ilustrations u de-
49,, IN breaking away from long continued habit,
hat we ever heard II was in the case Of relative
81 MS venerable old gentleman "a years Of age, who
beeco for more than seventy years. As the rcsut "a
mature ieberation he suddenly one day, surrendered
the weed and all It's accOmpaniments into the hands ~
his family, with the very emphatic declaratioo,
There take em away, I've done, shAht sin0eo
any more, won't die With pipe In my rneuth. Ihis
determination was not in consequence of any con-
scousness of impaired vigor BY the use Oh topscco i
tbe oN hero had never been sick day IN his lfe hsd
never been obliged to call physician, and mad never
ANYTHING whatever Of the depression Of disease
hrt Il came from the exercise Of wise manly reso-
Iu,;on. All honor TO veteran OF 81, who could con-
oner hab. that had endured through "thrse scyo
and tenr John Leighton, esq. on bosson, c.,..,
man. tN"A'S~
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
LETTER FROM MR. SICKLES TO GEN
WALBRIDGE.
To NE Editor of The v. T. Tribune.

To NE Editor Of The " Y. Tribune.
NEW YORK, "wednesday, Oct. IS. 1853.
SIR: Herewith send to you for publication, it you
will the goodness give place in copy Of
letter addressed by General Wsbridge the Nth of
September last in the nomination for Congress in
tie lid District This letter reply TO the speech made by
that night before the Convention which did
the from. the district the Democratic
candidate Wabdge having abandoned the discussion
my letter 70 him n u.ning unanswered chose submit
hi, case 20 the which he did last evening in
After all elaborate and urgent address to the Convention to
which appealed umpire that body without word Of
reply from me- my absence, condemned Cen Wabrdse
upon his own Of his rendered the nomination
without dissenting voice and aed upon Gen W. in resou
ton unanimously passed withdraw from the ne had
unwisely begun
THIS emphsicaly made by the representatives,
Of the Deoe party Of the District be accepted by al
,,r,e 20 tn, onoversy will be regarded BY the Democ
rcy Of the District and OF the country final and conclusive
Very respectfully, d. T. SlChLES.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
THIR1ErSrH DIsrRIcT.-The Democratic Conven-
tion nominated David l.. Seymour for Congress.

NRw.JERsrr.-A special dispatch to The NeTark
Adrerfiser dated Morristown, Oct. l3, says;
"The With District Opposition Convention met
here this morning, Ephralm Marsh presiding. The
Convention resolved that is nexpedent 10 nominate
a candidate. with the understanding that the Opposi-
ton will support DR.. Riggs, the Arti-Leeompton
nominee. ~
Speeches were made by Senator Miller Judge
Marsh, Aaron Pennington and others.
After the usual resolutions, the Convention adj
journed.'
Trx,s.-Gov Runnels has appointed the Hon. Matt
Ward to fill tn. vacancy eccasioned by the death of
Gen. Henderson.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Baltimore Municipal Election.
BALTIMORE, Wednesday, O

BALTIMORE, Wednesday,, Oct. I3, IooS
The election in this city to-day, for Mayor and
Councimen passed off without serious outbreak,
though there was considerable noise and confusion at
the polls Col. Shut, the independent candidate
against Mayor Swami withdrew his name about noon,
Issuing card that ii was impossible FOR his friends to
vote, being intmidated by the Mayors party. Mr..
Swami was therefore again elected Mayor, without op
position His friends in great spirit. tonight, and
are rejoicing everywhere.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
First Guu from New.Jcrsey.

NEWARK, n. j., yesterday went Opposition by
a decided vote Six of the eleven Wards chose
anti Buchanan Aldermen, but of the eleven holding
is still that way. The Opposition Board of Chosen
Freehoders are elected by 400 majority, and the
Opposition Auditor by over 200.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

THE SPANISH ExPEDTIoS AGAINST MExIco.-The
following is translated from letter dated Madrid, Sept
81. 1t confirms the report that the Spanish Cabinet
are determined to act energetcally agar't Mexico:
" In the early part of October four shps-ofwar be-
waters of Cuba two of them being the Petronilla and
the Isabella Catolica. They, and the transports
companying them will carry 900 soldiers Of all arms,
with considerable material destined for the An
TILES.
- 1t il designed TO have at Havana considerable
squadron and dsposable force Of II 600 men, des-
tined to compel satisfaction from the Mexican Repub-
lie. Tie trip Of the Minister Of Marine to Cadz was
principally with view to prepare maritime re-
endorsements destined for the Gulf Of Mexico
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
To the Associated Press.

To the Associated Press.
CIscINy.rI, Wednesday, Oct. l3. lSiS
H. the Isl District of this State, Pendeton ,Dem is
elected by $50 majority.
In the lid District, Vallandgham (Dem.l is IN
doubtedly elected
Co1rNBus, Ohio, Wednesday, Oct l3, 1853.
1t Is the opinion here that the Republican State
ticket is elected by from 10000 to l5Oot msjorty,
and that fifteen Republican Congressmen, at least, are
also elected
CNoISS,rI, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 1888
In TIE ANlst Congressional District, John A. Biug
iam hep is elected by about | 200 majority
ClEvhLaSD, Tuesday Oct. IL, 1853.
In the lAth Congressional District, John Carey
(Rep.l has $50 majority.
In the XIllth Congressional District .Jobn Sher
man Rep has 2,ooO mel rity
In the XVIII Congressional District. WIN. Helmick
(Rep.l is probably elected.
In TIE Ivth Congressional District, VIM. Allen
Dem has 200 majority.
In tho With Congressional District, BENJAMIN
Stanton Rep has 5000 majority.
In the XVIII Conere ,sonsl District, Cyrus Spink
(Rep.l has ., 500 majority.
In the With Congressional District, Thomas Cor.
win Opp is elected
In the Xth Congressional District, Carey A. Trim.
bio Rep, is elected over Joseph Miller lDen.l
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

STEALIsG MILK BY WHoLEsALr.-At an early hour
yesterday morning man was detected in the act Of
stealing milk from the premises No. 50l Brooc street
The fellow finding himself discovered in his opcrations
effected bis escape, leaving behind him horse aud
wagon and twelve cans Of milk, which were taken
charge of by the police. AT later hour stranger
came forward to claim the horse and wagon, stating
that he lent them about week ago TO an acquaint.
ance who had neglected to return the property.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
PERSONAL.

Charles H. Van wyck, the Republican nominee
for Copgrs. in Orange and Sullivan, met WITH On 'c'
ci1ept on Tbur.d.v. He wa. thrown ftom his horse,
and seriously, if not fatally, injured.
w. aro ns;nsd ~ hear of the dangerous ilness,
from typhoid fever of r. F. Hicks, esq.,, Clerk OF the
Cont of Appeals lie is with his family u Livingston M
Cosnty. Rome oei'n', wv"
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
The steamship Indian Empire.
Bosros, Wednesday, Oct. l5. 1853.


A dispatch from Newport, K. l., states that the
steamship Indian Empire, from Galway via Halifax
for New-York. put into tia, Yesterday for coal.
Returned. ship Rockall, Martin. hence Eth ut FOR
Calcutta. On the I'D Ult. -he encountered a severe
hurricane from south TO southwest in which she o.t
fore and main topgalant mns and had NJ enir,. suite
Of sails torn from the gaskets. The captain WAS
obliged 10 have tie mizen mast cut away t. get the
ship before the wind. The Rockal put back here Tor
reuaiv-,
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Ngw.Yoag. Sept. q, 1853.

SIR: Referring to Interviews on Tuesday and SATURDAY
last Arrangement made at ne ate tnat al
Tor Congress the Third District should he in writing have
The pleasure o address You this note aud 70 lyI .
Th., candidate fol- the regular democratic nonIna
That having determined become candidate for another
term would gladly accordance with former understanding
to that effect procure for nomination II .oe ohs ~, G
rendered il impossible YOU be nomina,ed in other
district Candidate In the ensuing canvas and nst conse
qurrty, relieved BY your own act nom any Obligation In
the premises. A.. D.. ., o,- .one.,.u.o ~,
ssreement on October n s' pirate ~enorand"m
Your present claim it, To make known was 20
render it, ument far as this involved yon nomination IN
another District through my nstumentsty impractcaole
Desirir good faith perform part OF me compact aud
auprecanz Importance Of this compe. nave
lever shown MI Eresas memorandum. mentioned It's par
port most intimate friends But you have disclosed
It, many and therefore you have placed III
super able pra tcs obstacles the Of obtaining Tor YOU
rent all person. familiar with party movements that need
Tbe breach OF condenee speak only act Of in
d.cr.on) you giving general publicity 20 hr brss
private memorandum" Of our conference would 81 tse ue
priye you any claim upon based upon stpuson you
B1 even i this were otherwise on Tuesday risht last and
.. :. ~ 81 .. paoe on the Sowns Friday lh
for the ayowed purpose of arranging ou ae -
irregular nomination cendidat. ior congress s
D.rc, on prou scuos assmbsle of people a. the Aor
House. BY ior.ang ;he action OF the regular nominating
Convention Of the parry thus menaeins the &
iza.iou with Of d. ation 10 which never ye1us ~
have yourself nesb according 20 The u,a:.. Of ,ne
Democratic Party its candidate In this D'trc i9i INC pre-
that even could surrender 'hs he'' '''
would be rnsysihng. sr
Aud furthermore, by aiming yOnrsef nominee tor So
District five weeks before the election you as
made p hle for yourself TO get nomination ~ ah JIM
District duns this Hence would b. N Vail 'o' y'N
.o den and for 10 seek one for you ,,. .ss,.,,
You have thus in yolyed your position az candioa'e "
ties which nex.ricab.e. -. r.s. ...o. 4,
You csno, object 70 NV nomination in thi District since "
is clear cannot receive yourself fou ealho ~
for nomination elsewh here, for you have pseela'ea ii,
from sccsptins IT, rendered and OF cor's you have
upcL The Performance stipulation which you yoef's HS'
made impossible. ...,as;r,sp.
The r.ult is tia, you removed every mpeaimsn'
which las supposed exist to NY seer iaee y i
lar nomination the Democrstic caudidsf' ioI CoIe, "a
the Third District il IL shall BE- teniered % h- ~ %
ton. Very respectfully. " r. 81 ]
G,u. HIRAM WALsRIbes, Astor House. NswloIA
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Attempted Suicide Of Stout.

KOCHEsTEH, " ednesdhy, Oct. Il INJS
Tie murderer stout who il to be executed on the
22d inst attempted to kill himself last night by bleed
ing. Though watched night and day by two men, he
in some WAY became possessed Of a broken lancet
and while tie watcher was out Of his eel to wake his
alternate made an ucision in ts arm and had bed
about pint wien the attempt was discovered
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
To the Associated Press.


CIScISSATI Wednesday, Oct. l3, 1853.
SECOND DIsTRcT--The returns thus far indicate
the reelection Of w. ii. English (Dem.l by small
majority.
THIRD DIsTRIcr--Wm. NJ. Dunn rep elected.
FOURTH DIsTRIcT-W. s. Holman "a. l.. Dem
elected.
FIFTH DIsrRIcT-David Kilgore Rep reelected.
SIXTH DIsTmcT-Abert G. Porter tRep.) elected
EIGHTH DIsTRIcT-James WIlson (Rep) reelected.
Ninth Dlsrmcr-Scbuyer Colfsx Rep reelected.
ELEVENTH DIsTRIcT-John d'. Petit Rep re-
elected
Tie vote on the State ticket is close and the result
doubtful.
CINcISNATI, Wednesday, Oct 49, 1853.
In the With District of Indiana, Porter Rep is
undoubtedly elected.
SOUTH BEND, Wednesday, Oct. l3 1853.
st. Josephs County gives Colfax 4jO majority-a
gain of 100. In Lsporte County all but two town.
chip. give him Gil maiorty-s gain Of 573. Marshall
County gives Colfax 30 maority-a small gain.
CIScISsATI, Wednesday, Oct I3 1852 P. NJ.
The returns thus far received from Indiana indicate
tie election Of eight Republican Congressmen, the
entire Republican State ticket and a majority OF
Republicans to the State Legislature.
In the lid Congressional District the result is
doubtful.
In the With Congressional District Davis, anti
Lecompton, is elected.
CINcIsSsTI Wednesday, Oct. l3, 1853.
Partial returns received from the LET Congressional
District Of Indiana, indicate the election of Alvin =.
Hovey, Anti-Lecompton.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

CorRr OF APPEALs Oct. 10, lsosANo. - "a, fn
aTgued Nj Morgan for plaintiff in error rom. @ r M
in error submitted No. 10 Len-n, sPp- sar ,n,aIlan
aT J. Potter counsel for rrspoadeni No. a. Rsy.
.narS.n AZ, Hurlbart appellant srEued- M . "a ne,
80 -, ...ri.n,. M l. Trrnsin for rssponienl 10 ~
NcoL re.pond-nt .t Micn.-l appellant - .aeo No..
couus FOR appellant; Mr. John Gaison io' 'e'P'A"- 49,
y 81 OF No reserved tor Oct oo % o. a, o, az
C.lend,r f,g Oct ll-So.. H. IS H. ~ ~ d. - " " w.
3
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
AMERICAN NOMINATIONS.

ALBANY CoUSrY.-The Americans have nominated
the following ticket: For Congress, Jonas Shear OF
Coeymans; for Sheriff, Nelson Bearisey Of Albany;
for Clerk Samuel j. Davis Of Bern for Justice, Hi
ram Remington of waterviet; for Coroner, William
Warren of Cohoes. The Convention was in almost
uninterrupted session from o'clock P III. until a.
H. on Monday.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.

III CONGRESSIONAL DIsrRIcT.-Luther c. Carter,
of Flushing, Republican and American nominee.
Vim DIsTRIcL-Thomas Lttles fos Congress.
Submitted, also, to American Convention.
NEw-YoRK.-Assembly, WITH District Delaney w.
Knevel-.
CAYUGA CoUSrY.-Assembly, Ist District, VIM. w.
Payne.
OSoSDAGA CoUsrY.-Assembly, 1t District, Luke
Rannev
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Fires.

AIB,sY, Wednesday Oct. l3, 1853.
There two ncendiary fires al Little Falls last
night. By the first, dwelling house destroyed:
and by The second, Beardslee's planning mil, loss
81 80; storehouses Of Rathbuu & Co., loss 5000,
insurance. I 900 Cheney * Lerows hammer factory.
loss - ,OO0 insurance; ID. c, Pecks barrel man
ufactory los. on stock 81 eco, insurance; Mr..
Ladue loss on lumber, 81 900, no insurance; Mr..
Houghton's store, loss g. 900, no insurance.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Scarcity Of FreigIting Vessels.

ALENANDKIt, VA, " Wednes1sy, Oct. 10
Coal has accumulated on wharves in large
quantities, in consequence of scarcity Of vessels
Fieights in consequence have advan ed and are still
advancing, SO that vessels now command almost any
rate they choose to demand.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
The Indiana Election.

Special Di,rateh 10 The NJ Y Tribune.
ISDIASAPOLIs, Wednesday. Oct. 13, 1853.
Returns indicate the election of the Republican
State ticket, an Opposition Legislature and eight
Opposition Congressmen.
SOUTH BEND, Ind. Oct 14-10 p. VI.
Schuyler COlfax is reelected in this (IXth) Dis
trict by nearly 1000.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Conversational Nomination.

AUBURN, n. Y, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1858.
The Republican Convention for the XXNth District,
nominated to-day Martin Butterfied of Wayne County
for Congress
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

IHARIFsToN, Wednesday, Oct. Is, lsI5.
Tie steamer Isabel brings California dates to the
DIST ult. The news, however, is unmportant. Mr..
Ferguson, who wounded in the duel with Mr..
Johnson was dead.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
THE LATEST NEWS.
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
From Washington.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE \. Y. TRrBUEE.
p.o. n sn.eiaI COyv<spondeEt

spycIAL DISPATCHES TO THE \. Y. TRIBUNE.
From Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Wednesday Oct. 13, 1853.
Gen. Cass has recovered from illness sufficiently
n attend to business to-day. He had an interview
with Jerez and Herran at the Department. Jerez
still refuses to deliver the Cass- Yrssarri treaty,
unaItered. Cass informed him positively that no
amendments would be admitted. Jerez promised
10 exhibit new powers tomorrow, at noon, to
which time the conference adjourned.
If no agreement is concluded, Jerez will be In
formed that bis mission is at an end.
Mr.. Buchanan was lately petitoned by dstin-
guished Democrats of New-iOrk TO suspend hos
tilities against Douglas He replied:
"The unity of the Democratic party shall be
preserved though you lose every Congressional
District of New-York.'
The President was prepared for the disaster in
PENNSYLVANIA by his recent visit. He is deeply
affected by IIopkinss defeat, and by Clancy Jones's
peril
He needn't distress himself any CLANCY Jones's ao
count. His agony is over LA" T0S"e'
To the Associated Press.
WAsHIseros, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1853.
The Administration has received an official docu-
ment fiom those in power twoo the Society Islands
proposing surrender Of them to the United States.
II Is said in diplomatic circles that this paper was
Transmitted to our Government through Count Sart-
gee the French Minister but reason is stated for
Tesoring TO this channel Of communication. The sub
feet will receive due consideration, especially in its
geographical aspect
There seems to be no disposition on the part of Mr..
Dallas and Mr. Mason TO resign the missions they re-
spectively FILL or to relieve the President from his en-
barassnent in the appointment of their successors.
Such is the tenor of private advices from Europe.
James j. Majee has been appointed Assistant Sur
geon in the Navy, vice Surgeon Maccoun, promoted
9 The movements of Gen. Jerez excite much interest
He called at the State Department to-day and pre-
septed set of instructions to him from the Govern
ment of Nicaragua, but on examination they proved
unsatisfactory there being nothing therein 20 show
tha. he is authorized to ratify the Cass-Yrissarri
treaty. Jerez departed promising to his visit
Tomorrow and produce other documents.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

. IrALras OPERA, at Burton's TbeNhe'' wiz os re
newed on Saturday night next, with NAL CoISon anD
Brgnoli, Amodio and Barili. Mr.. Strakoscn VIII %
director,
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
ScriOllS ARRAY.

PHIIADELFHI,, Wednesday, Oct. I3, Is3S.
A Richmond dispatch, via Knoxville reports that
serious afay took place at the Fair grounds there
to-day. One man was killed. and the Fair broken up
IN consequence.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Ohio Election.

Srecis' Dispatch ~ The n. Y. Tribune.
SANDUsKy, Ohio, Oct 1910 P. VI.
Sherman is elected by nearly 5000 majority in
the XIIIth District.
Lecompton Hall is certainly defeated in the
lXth District.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Death of am Old Merchant.

ST. LOUIS, Wednesday,, Uc!. I3, TSJs.
En-. Rland, one Of the oldest and most prominent
merchants of this city, died last night.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14
Iowa Election.

MrscATISE, Iowa. Wednesday, Oct. l3, 1853.
The WI ole republican ticket in the county is elected
by $50 majority.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

PROVIDENCE, +. l., VI ednesday, Oct. IS, IooS.
The trouble in Brown University has been eottled
and all the students Of tie clsss who dismisse,
have been restored.
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

CHICAGO, Wednesday, Oct. Is, 1913.
A trot took place this afternoon between Flora
Temple and Ike Cook, resulting in favor Of the
New-York daily tribune., 1858-10-14

tees Lad DO further buxn-rs before them motto, was
made that the American Committee be DISCHARGED
This motion was adopted. ard. on motion Of Mr..
Benianin Baptisie Of the tt irteepth Ward, New
York. the Convention proceeded informal ballo,
for Congressman, with the following result:
GLrrRr c. DEaS.........s p DANIEL l. NosTRUP......
CHAELEs FOX ............ Albert NlttEE..........
jams ~ w.rEssTEY. .. iBlaIk.....................
A formal ballot was then had, with the following
result:
Dras s.................2s WV D. ANoREws .........
EOx...................... B.Gk
NOEIHIP .....s.....s....ss. 4
NJ. r.DE,s was declared the unsnmous choice of the
Convention A. and Commute OF Fix appointed to in
form hn Of the nomination. He soon after entered
the room and in a few remarks, stated his principles
TO be- Frst. the speedy admission of Kansas; second
protection % American industry and third, American
izpr and giving the American character nationality
Thee he pledged himself to advance should he be
elected.
A Committee Of three on Resolutions reported the
following:
Re.oi.d Tia. We the American Convention Of the Fih Con-
rrsion-l District hereby unanimou Prs'-a, 70, ne 'arr.se
minded ar worthy American who s thoroughly opposed the
National Administration it. reckless and corrupt eStrayagance
IN wasting sud sqanaerrg The money Of ihe people sld -
.yranucs In striving force the reernen o Kan
ty the sc Of force AMI tie Federal troois the infamous
pro avery English Lerompton Constitution; sawarm aiyo
cat fr the prc of American labor and ~ho
fder, will II elected discharge his duties with ability
R1olrei That we seek TO Amercapz- the Government by
rroyds Free Schools for the young aud protection TO Ansr
csn industry, American agriculture snd nanuis'inre'.
TWAS resolved to announce the nomination to the
Republican Convention. which meets on Friday night
and the Convention then adjourned to Thursday even
ing, Oct 81, at the Odeon