The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-30
The News.

By the Star OF the West which arrived at this
port at an early hour yesterday morning, we have
adyces from Havana 10 the 9th inst. The sugar
market was dull. and freights continued low. The
stock Of sugar on hand amounted to leo 900 boxes
80 goo less than al the corresponding date last
year. Our correspondent confirms tie report OF
the determination of Spain to make warlike de-
monstration before Vera Cruz. Every preparation
was being made Tor the expedition, which. II was
supposed, was only delayed until the arrival Of a
steamer from Cadiz, with final instructions from
Madrid.
The steamship Kangaroo sailed from this port
yesterday for Liverpool. with l02 passengers and
SILT ,092 in specie. The Bremen also sailed yes
ferday for Southampton and Bremen. with lis pas
sengers and 1922, 7ss lin specie-making the total
shipment Of specie sG39,sso.
The Committee of Fifteen, emanating from the
Cooper Institute meeting, met yesterday and de-
cded to hold ratification meeting on Monday,
October 8. All branches Of the opposition to Lin.
coin and Hamlin are to take part in the demonstra-
Iion. The Douglas State Committee are to meet
on the sth prox. to take action upon the new cleo.
foral ticket.
Tie Mozart Hall democratic primary elections,
for delegates TO the various nominating conven-
lions took place last evening and the result in the
several wards may be ascertained by referring to
our advertising columns. The County Convention
will be held on Monday evening, the Congressional
Conventions on Tuesday evening, and the Assem-
bly, Conventions on the evening following.
II Is currently reported that certain mem.
beers of the Board Of Fire Commissioners con
template resgning their Offices. This action Is
attributed to the fact that the Common Council
have reversed nearly every decision Of importance
ihat they have rendered during the past three
months. The Board have worked zealously to rid
fhe Fire Department Of the ruihans and rowdies
attached to H. but their efforts have been perfectly
useless, as these men are hardly expelled before
they are reinstated by the Aldermen and Council.
men. II is to be hoped that the Commissioners
will consider the matter well before Withdrawing
"a they have large majority Of the members Of
fhe department with them, who would deeply re-
Rret their loss.
The cotton market nrm yesterday, with sales Of
about SEQ bales, closing the basis Of mddlng up
tAnds al &c lor.c. The receipts Of nouf were large
ana the market heavy, and on common and medium
grades Of State and Western about Sc. per barrel lower.
southern nour though css active without change Of
momen, in priss. whcs, was heavy aid irregular for
abe lower qualities, including spring while red winter
and white were steady and In good demand The trans
actous made here and 70 arrive were large Cora wa'
drmer, with fair amount Of sales. Pork wa
eteady with sales Of new mess a. si9 30
sie 57I, and prime at sli st iaH
sugars we're nrm, with sales Of 400 500 hhds, In
gliding reclining goods al 60. aec, and grocery grades
atexe. aTs.c Coffee vas arm. The cargo Of the j
Darling sold, comprising 5000 bags, at ?. g. 400 DO
do. aii9e, alahc., and small LOT At lsHc., and 90
do. ST. DOminso Al iss. Frcishu were some less BUOY
ant and active for EOssh ports. Among the engage
meats 10 Liverpool 10 600 60 900 bushels Wheat ID
ships bags at I2Sd. and 600 bbls -four a, g. 50 60
Cd, With 6 600 do 10 London al ls.d, In ships bags
and the same quantity 10 Glasgow In shippers bags q
uXd