The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-16

IMPORTANT dispatches from Chicago and Spring
field are published in another column. They re-
fer TO the policy Of tho President elect with re-
gard 10 the existing troubles in the Soath. Mr..
Lincoln II appears, does not design to give to the
country any fresh exposition Of his views and
opinions upon the important questions which now
copyulse the country. His sentiments, declared
il his speech at the Cooper Institute, in his de-
bates with Judge Douglas, and in the acceptance
Of the nomination for President on the Chicago
platform are referred to as embracing the prin.
cipies and policy of his administration.
There ia no perceptible abatement of the seces-
sion excitement at the South. It's manifestations
appear to be equally as strong in Virginia and
Georgia in South Carolina. Gov. Letcher, Of
Virginia, viii o-day issue his proclamation calling
On extra session Of the Legislature to deliberate
upon the state Of affairs. In Georgia yesterday
the Senate passed unanimously the House bill ap.
propraiing one million dollars for the public de.
fence. committee Of the Legislature has pre-.
pared bill calling a State Convention, with
recommendation In favor of immediate resistance.
This recommendation of the committee has received
the endorsement of many Of the leading men of
the State. and will it is believed receive the unani
nous concurrence Of the Legislature. In Savannah
the secession feeling is particularly active. The
Governor OF Alabama has also called a State Con-
vention. Throughout South Carolns the seces.
zion excitement is at fever heat. Gen. Bonham
has resigned his seat in Congress, and The federal
officers continue to send In their designations by
every mail.
The European mails to the Sd inst, brought by
the Canada, reached this city early last evening
from Boston, thus enabling US to present to our
readers this morning a graphic account of the bat
lie between the Allies and the TartsTs In China and
the capture Of the Taku forts BY tie FORMER, TO.
gether with other interesting extracts from our
files.
The German republicans OF the city OF New
York celebrated their recent victory last evening
by cold collation. at TeutoHic "gsrten" in Essex
street. There were about four hundred persons
present all of whom sat down at table and ear.
Eestly discussed the frigd baked meats of the re.
publican festival. Some speeches were made and
enthusiastic cheers given for the President and
Vice President elect. An excellent band dis.
coUrsed very fine music during the evening; other
wise the gathering presented no features Of public
interest.
meeting to promote he construction Of rail.
road TO the Pacific was held last evening at the
Cooper Institute. A report Of the proceedings
may be found in another column
In the Board Of Aldermen last evening resolu.
ton was offered and laid over directing the Comp.
r0ller TO advertise for sale the ferry privilege at
tie foot Of Battery place for a term OF ten years
resolution was adopted directing the Street
Commissioner 10 advertise for proposals for repair.
ing and regulating the public lamps for one year.
The report TO Increase the salary OF the Second
Assistant Auditor Of the Finance Department from
81 900 TO 81 500 per annum was adopted. There
was long communication received from the
Judges Of the Superior Court complaining OF the
want OF accommodation for that tribunal. In cnn.
peciiou with this subject Alderman Owens offered
resolution to the effect that the rooms now occu.
pied by the Court Of Sessions and the General Term
Of the Supreme Court, on the second floor In the
brown stone building on the Park and Chambers
street. be appropriated for the OF the Superior
Court. The resolution was adopted unanimously.
Some uninportsnt routine business was transacted,
and the Board adjourned till Monday next
The Board Of Councilmen held their usual meet.
Ing last evening, when q large amount Of routine
business transacted. The report Of the Com
niiiee on Roads concurring TO regulate and grade
Seventy eighth street. between Third avenue and
Fast river was adopted, and the contract for per-
forming the work was awarded to Hugh Humcs,
be being the lowest bidder. The lowest bid was
f43te IS, aud the total amount 10 be appropriated
Ia tl5,2 lo So. communication was received
from the Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department, 10
which he states that no appropriation has been
made for defraying the expenses OF keeping the fire
telegraph In order, 10 that there have been nu
merous false alarms Of Ere owing TO q want Of
commune alton with many OF the bell towers. Mr..
Decker requested the Common Council to remedy
this evil AZ soon az possible. The paper was re.
ferred 70 The Committee on Fire Department. The
Poard concurred with the Aldermen 10 confirming
large number OF reports In favor Of constructing
cured TO award the contract for removing the L
On the south side Of pier ~ North river 10 Thomas
Morgan, for "a, 700, he being the lowest bidder;
also 70 confirm q document sent to the Common
Council by the Fire Commissioners, granting the
petition Of Hose Company No. to be organized
rs Engine Company No. a.. They concurred 10
sdvertise for proposals 10 build house FOR Engine
Company No. %. The sum OF $40 900 was Appro-
prated for removing distractions from Harlem
river.
The sixtythird anniversary meeting OF the So.
ciety for the Relief OF Poor widows with small
Children was held yesterday, In the church oornsr
OF Tenth street and University place, and was At
tended by number OF the wives and daughters OF
our most influential citizens. The annual repor, OF
the secretary stated ths, there are ass widows and
], les children q, the present time recipients Of the
bounty Of the society. Owing 10 the death Of
many OF The old inhabitants OF the city, who have
been regular contributors 10 the funds OF the 90.
ciety, IL Efforts now restricted 10 that part of
nc town lying below Thirty second street The