The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-11
The News.

The News.
There was nothing stirring at Quarantine yes
terday. The arrival of the advance guard OF the
Governors army numbering sixteen men, all told,
was the principal feature of yesterdays proceed
ings. The military were well received by the rebels,
and marched to their camping ground amidst the
cheers Of the insurrectionists. The main body Of
the Eighth regiment will leave this city for Staten
Island to day. On Thursday night DR.. Thompson,
the Health Officer Jacob Lafarge, Justice Welsh
and the editors of the Times, Express and Stats
Zatung, were burned in effgy by the citizens Of
Stapleton and Tompkinsville.
At q meeting of the Police Commissioners yester-
day, the charges preferred against Superintendent
Tallmadge, of neglect of duty with reference to the
recent disturbances at Quarantine, were taken up.
The meeting, however, was a private one, and the
circumstances that transpired were withheld from
the public, contrary to the desire of Mr. Tallmadge
II is understood that the investigation of the charges
was not entered upon the specifications not beings
yet mnde ont in the required form.
The European mails to the 2sth ult, brought by
the steamship Asia, arrived in this city last evening.
An interesting compilation Of the news is given in
another column.
One week later news from Salt Lake City is re-
CtaNSNs luG UdttS dat W lh1tN ID
little of importance from that quarter. The Indians
were somewhat troublesome, and the murder of
several Moruons is reported. On the arrival of tine
Judges in the Territory the trials of the Mormon
leaders indicted for treason would be commenced.
II will probably he merely an investigation, as the
Presidents proclamation pardonng the rebels upon
their submission will be honorably carried out.
Poet Office agent just arrived at st. Louis from
xEl 4. Ill.,
among the inhabitants of that remote region. The
pistol and bowie knife were the only recognized ar
bitrators Of all disputes Early in August the agents
of the overland mail line to San Francisco we're
met west OF the Rio Grande. They were busily
making arrangements 10 enter upon the mail scr.
vice this month.
We give today report of the closing proceed
ings Of the republicans in Convention at Syracuse,
with the speech Of Mr.. Edwin ID. Morgan, accepting
the gubernatorial nomination. Our special reporter
also sends us a full report OF the fusion debate,
which viii be found interesting as part Of the po
ltical history of the cay. The resolutions adopted
by the American Convention are likewise given.
A convention Of philosophers Of both sexes met at
Utica yesterday. 10 consult upon matters that are
ordinarily regarded as somewhat OF private and
domestic character, such maternity and It's
quences. immediate and remote. Several gather.
ngs OF the sort have been held within the past
few weeks at Rutland, VT, and at Berlin Heights.
The brief report Of the proceedings given elsewhere
will enable readers 10 Judge Of the designs and
desires OF these new lights.
In another part Of this mornings Herald we give
the proceedings in the United States District Court
OF South Carolina on On application Of the crew Of
the slave brig Putnam for writ of habeas corpus
10 bring them before said oour: for hearing the
parties claiming that they are unlawfully held AZ
prisoners in the Charleston jail. The writ was
granted by Judge MserAth, and was returnable on
Wednesday last, We alsD learn from Charleston
tina, the Africans are dying CT al the rate Of four TO
six day. Atthis rate the Niagara in few weeks
would be saved the trouble Of q trip to the African
coast.
Another unsuccessful attempt was made last even
ing 70 obtain quorum in the Board Of Counclmen,
when the Board adjourned til Monday.
In the Supreme Court yesterday, Mr.. Blsnkmsn
made en- application TO Judge Davies 10 have the
error book and other documents in the appeal case
OF Carcemi printed at the expense Of the county
The motion was opposed by Mr. McKeon and the
Judge reserved his decision.
Judge Russell disposed Of a large number Of pri
soners yesterday In the Court Of General Sessions.
John sharkey, young man. pleaded guilty 10 grand
larceny. and was sent to the pententisry for two
year,. lie has served a term In the State prison
Patrick Mullen. keeper of junk shop, was convicted
~ purchasing four rich brocatel chairs for al each
knowing them to have been stolen. The jury re
commended him 70 mercy. lie viii be sentenced
this morning Robert Martin charged with a fclo-
Nous assault upon VIM. Kof, at 800 Ninth street, on
the 9th Of Jolly, by shooting him with pistol, was
convicted Of simple assault and battcry-the evi.
dence showing that the firing was accidental. The
Judge hDed hin 800. John McGowan and John
Cooper we're tried and convicted Of an attempt at
burglary In the third degree. Cooper was sent 10
the State prison for two years and McCowan 20 the
penitentiary for the period. Ann Smith
pleaded guilty 10 an attempt at grand larceny, and
was sent 10 the penitentiary for one year. Mary
Jane jackson and Mary Butler we're each sent to
the peniteutiary for two years having attempted to
commit larceny. Mary Woods was foand guilty of a
similar charge, and was sentenced to two years i'm
prisonment In the penientary. Sarah Burns, alias
Riley. confessed 70 having committed the offence Of
petit larceny, and was sent 10 the Island FOR three
months.
me cotton msrtss yesterday continued hrm with
o. about roo bsse closing sir Al ful prices The four
market displayed lees buoyspoy and with good supplies
cIosed heavy, aod with lendescy towards Lever rates
wheat was also heavy and prices we're irregular, ~hiie
Gales wxe hEted Corn was In better request and 70