The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-16

The News.
The Democratic State Nominating Convention
assembled at Syracuse yesterday. The customary
usage in the preliminary organization, of appoint
ing temporary chairman, was dispensed with and
Ex-Governor Horatio Seymour was chosen perma-
nent President Thus at the outset direct issue
between the AIDS and the softs was made, and the
latter carried their point. The subject OF The
tested seats was then brought up The President,
a. sn early stage of the proceedings ruled against
the right of contestng delegates to take part in the
business of the Convention. After much angry dis
cussion the question TO the contested seats was
referred to Committee on Credentials. The compo-
sltion Of this committee, and the course OF the
jofity Of the Convention with regard to the oppos
ing delegates rom New York induced the anti.
Tammany Han delegation to present protest to
the acts of the President and the majority, and to
also withdraw from the Convention. Subsequently
the Committee on Credentials reported in favor Of
the admission Of the Tammany delegation. And
thus ended the first day. Reports Of the proceed
ings are given on the first page.
The steamship Yigo from Liverpool lst instant
arrived at this port last night. Her advices have
been anticipated by the arrival Of the Vanderbilt.
The Persia with news TO the 4th instant is hourly
CAHCCbc0 NJ tuiu POiAs AuC pINfdtruIC VI SlIUug
westerly winds for niue days past has probably de-
Iayed her.
The examination as to the alleged charge of arson
against ]. G. Thompson and Ray Tompkins was
commenced yesterday morning at the Lyceum Hall,
Stspleon Staten Island. full report will be found
elsewhere. The Commissioners Of Emigration met
yesterday when Mayor Tiemann made a report
with reference to the reconstruction Of the Quaran
fha tNsgl 3 l.nI - H. n a.
proceed with the erection OF hospitals and other
buildings untl the Quarantine establishment is com.
peted. At the meeting OF the Commissioners Of
Health yesterday the question Of Quarantine charges
for lghterage stevedoIiDg &c. was brought up.
the Health Officer promised to present full report
on the subject on Monday next
The regular meeting Of the Board OF Education
took place last evening. They were principally en-
gagged in making some slight alterations in the by
laws No business Of public interest was transacted
Though their agent Col. Kelly, the ladies Of New
York intend presenting to Captain Waters, com.
uA1der Of the Galway aud New York steamship
Prince Albert, an Irish commercial flag, on the oc-
casioa Of his next departure from this port.
The Chamber Of Commerce met yesterday and
passed resolutions against the proposed selection OF
TIE Broadway theatre az q site for the new Post
OAuACs Alt pNt,ShA AONAt3Ou Was luoASut W NC tut
bss. in the city.
The particulars Of alleged forgeries upon an Ha-
vanA mercantile house involving some fifteen thou
sani dollars, nay be found elsewhere under the ap-
p.orriste head.
The exhibition Of native American fruits, in con-
cection with ne present Convention Of the Ameri
can Pom0ogical Association, continued yesterday
q large number Of vsiters having been attracted
49, ~ ~ Il
TIE display was Ia every way gratifying to the eyes
an5 from exterior Indications the various fruits gave
promise q luscious flavor. The varieties are too
ngnerus 70 enumeate, but there has never been a
6uer collection Of fruits Of every variety than that
NV being exhibited al Mozart Hall
The Grand Jury brought in a large number Of To-
dictments yesterday in the Court Of General Ses.
-o-s 70 which the prisoners pleaded not guilty and
were remandtd for trial John L. Gahon pleaded
gn:y q an attempt al grand larceny, and In conse.
openCe q thsi BEING his first offence Judge Russell
~ enient sending hin 70 the State prison for two
years. John Wallace was tired for burglary in the
tie third degree, having entered the premises OF
william Pope ~ Third avenue, while the Atlantic
cable procession was passing. lie had prepared
property 20 remove when Mrs. Pore caught him and
Cfhctcd bis arrest The TRY convicted him Of grand
hnu tAt A1h4A sentenced MN 70 TWO wears
imprisonment in the State prison. Philip Webster
wa convicted Of attempting 60 break into the store
81 Edward Il BrDkerhon, 259 From, street on the
18th o. August. The jury having recommended
hir q mercy, he was sent 10 the penteutiary for
enc year. Charles Nagtl was charged with burglary
p nc third degree, having entered the premises Of
Simon Ringelman, 90 avenue A, on the 22d G. Au.
rus'. ard convicted Of petit larceny. The City
Judge e sentencing him, remarked that he was an
CID thief and that on being discharged from the
peHea'iary o. saturday he committed this burglary
On ne following dey. lie was sent TO the peni
Tertiary for SIX months ABd ordered TO pay ine OF
one hundred dollars
The receipts q beef cattle during thc past week
amounted 70 a,II3 head, decrease Of 42s head as
compared with the week previous. The quality OF
The stock offered was rather above the average. nd
prices advanced triae. The quotations ranged
from Sea- SIC, and few prime brought DC. per
pound. There was good supply q cows and calves
but no improvement In price OF demand was noted.
few sales were made as high as SEQ but the buIk
81 the offerings were disposed Of at less than $40.
The receipts Of veal calves were heavy, without
change In rates. the average price being about &c.
Sheep and lambs were plentiful at s2a each.
There was fair demand for good swine at &C. SIC.
The yards were well stocked throughout the week
TIE Gales q cotton yesterday embraced about 500 bales
Al steady prices flour vas more active with fair De.
n@ne Sosh Cor hone and Cor export the medium
Gea@ soesd YIN Increased asmness Wheat vas more