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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-05

SPRINGFIELD, nj Jan. 4, 1890
The Democratic State Convention met at TO day.
Hon. John Moore was the chairman.
Delegates 70 the Charleston Convention were elected
Resolutions were adopted reaffrmng the Cincinnati
platform in the word and spirit In which ado pied
utterly repudating such new tests as the revival of
the slave trade or Congressional slave code
for the Territories; denying that slavery derives its
validity from the constitution Of the United States
declaring the position Of the democracy of Illinois
TO be that Of Mr.. Buchanan in his letter
OF acceptance; denying the Interpretation which
the republicans give 10 the bred scott decision
that 1t denies the right Of tho people regulate the
slavery question To suit themselves deprecang the oray
Of John Brown into Virginia. and attribuung such nva
sions To the teachings Of the republican party instruct
ing the delegates to vote for the readoption the ncr
matt PLATFORM and declaring their determination to abide
by the decision Of the Charleston Convention.
The Convention also nssructs the delegates to use all
honorable means TO the nomination Of Stephen A.
Douglas for the Presidency.
The Convention then adjourned.
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NEW YORK LEGISLATURE.
senA.te'

u aens to. taal..
A-aASr, jan 4, 1850.
In the Senate very little business was tone Tho session
only extending half an hour.
Mr. MANNERS (rep.) presented petition fg wcom.
polling citizens to vote.
BILLS NofIOD.
In relation to unclaimed dividends in savings institu
tons.
To exempt the property OF nrcmen in the State from
TAXATION TO the amount Of $500 each.
Adjourned,
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The PUBLIC EYE ON SENATOR SEwARD-The
public eye is anxiously fixed on Senator
Seward, and the public ear attsntively waiting
to hear what he is going to say about the ire
pressible conflict but he is not going to say
anything until he gets into the Senate, and then
we may expect long treatise on that interest
ing subject
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several bills, but Of what nature the bhls we're no.
thing WAS said. The Aumper OF emigrants arrived
here during 1869 amounted to 1892, or 1888 over
the number landed in the city during the preceding
year. The overdraft against the Commissioners
now is 81 sos l6.
Judge Roosevelt has commenced the perform
ance Of the duties Of his office az United States
District Attorney, and makes no change in assist
ants and clerks of his department. Everything re-
mains in stdtu quo for the present
There were no cases tried in the Court of General
Sessions yesterday in consequence of the failure
of witnesses to attend. Jenny Howard, indicted
for forgery in the second degree, having passed
three counterfeit IS bills on the Merchants Bank
of Albany on Bowery storekeepers, pleaded guilty
to the fourth grade of that offence and was sent to
the State prison for two years.
The cattle market yesterday was unmarked by
any essential change. the supply being good. the
demand moderate, and prices about as they were
week previous. The offerings were mostly of an
ordinary quality, however, and the average price
was, perhaps, lower than at that time. Prices
ranged from SIC. to l0c including all kinds, from
Inferior to prime. Cows were in moderate request,
at unchanged rates. Veal calves were active, 1T
3sc. To-, according to quality. Sheep and lambs
were active, and slightly higher, at 81 so a Sc "a
Sc 80 per head. Swine were in good request, at
the notatons given in our detailed report. There
were on sale 1882 cattle, 90 mich cows 326 veals
and 1903 sheep and lambs.
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about 700 900
bales closing on the basis of about llc Hex for mid
ding upands The receipts at the ports since the LIST
September last have reached about 900 bales-uy
equal to onehaf Of the whole estimated crop OF
The receipts for the period last year amounted TO
1851 900 bales The exports since LIST September last
have reached 1,lo3 ,0O0 leaving a stock on hand of
94s 900 bales Most estimates OF crop do not 20
higher than COO bales, while persons have put
forth estimate of 1000 bales which, compared
with the figures Of others, outside calculation With
such large receipts early in the season. s not to be
expected that the article will continue to arrive in mar
ket late usual Common grades of State and Western
flour dull, while fair to good medium and good
extra grades firm; Southern -four was in fair re-
quest at unchanged prices. Wheat was in good milling
demand with sales Of State red and Milwaukee club at
81 26 aud choice white Kentucky at 81 IS. Corn was
steady with moderate sales at rates given In another
column. Pork was dull and heavy with sales of mess at
SIC 06i, and prime at $l1 so Sill 82K. Sugars were
firm, with sales of GOO 700 hhds Cuba musoovado so
do New Orleans and 500 boxes given in an other
column. Coffee firm, but sales were light The stock
Of Rio amounted 10 25ol6 bags IS sSl mats and s2e
bags Java The total OF all kinds embraced 74263
packages Freghts were steady, with moderate engage.
ments, chiefly 70 English ports.
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Message OF the Governor orPennsylvania.

message OF tine governor OF FennsyIvon1as
HARRISBURG, Jan. 4, 1880
Governor Packers message refers 10 the Hapers Fer
ry difficulty, and says that is gratifying Pennsylva
mans to believe that the citizens Of the Commonwealth
did not in any participate In that unlawful pro-
oeedng, and TO know that when Of the guilty par
ties were arrested within its jurisdiction they prompt
y surrendered. He adds-"Whle entertaining no doubt
that republican institutions, which have been carried
forward 70 their present exalted position in the eyes Of
the world, will continue TO the latest generations 1t
the part Of wisdom and patriotism TO be wachfu and
vglant to guard treasure 50 priceless Lst moderate
counsels prevail Let spirit Of harmony, good will
and national fraerna sentiment be cultivated among
the people everywhere, and the disturbing elements
which temporarily threaten the Union will assuredy pass
away. Pennsylvania central position, with three mil
lions ofreemen enables her TO say with emphasis the
potters Of treason either hand that neither shall
permitted 70 succeed that shall not be the power or
either TO disturb the perpetuy Of Union cemented and
sanced by the blood OF patriotic fathers At every
sacrifice the constitutional rights OF the people and the
States sha be maintained, equal justice done all and
these States be united forever"
The Governor congraulaes the Legislature that the
State debt s decreasing at the rate Of million yearly
sulting mainly from the sale Of the canals.
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BowKRY THKArR

BowKRY TKArx-Mr. John Seton, very good add
very popular comedian, who has been long tine abseoa
from the metropolis made his reree at the Bowsry
Tuesday evening, in his original character, Jenmy
Twitcher, in the "Golden Farmer" Mr.. Seton hal a
very cordial reception at the hands Of the audience and
played the character with all the dry eccentric haaor
which marked its earlier performances.
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BosToN Jan. a. 1860.
The State Legislature convened at noon to-day In the
Senate Chas A. Phelps elected President receiv
ing 80 out Of SO votes 10 the House John A. Good.
win, Of lowell chosen Speaker receiving l79 votes
against 81 for other parties The Governor and egisla
ture then proceeded under military escort to ths South
church where the election sermon preached by Rev.
7. Anderson, of Roxbury.
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Marine Disaster.

NORFOLK, Va Jan. 4, 1850.
The schooner Magnolia, with assorted cargo, from
Boston bound for Richmond, through BY the ice
and sunk IN James river yesterday.
Norfolk harbor Is open, usual but boat Is expect
ed from Baltimore Richmond for several days,
sequence Of the ice above.
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BANUDR, Jhu IStV
II has been ascertaned by the receivers. application
the III u there '~an,1l 'v"r ias "
bills Il the NoremtegA Bank The circulation Is about
scy .nty Ave thousand dollars,
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ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.


ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.
NIBIop GARDEN, Broadway.-TtoHr RoPE FEArs-
vOLAU -yESr-DxrANcs-REp GNoAK
BowKRY THEArRK. Bowery.-Two or THE BoYs-
OUTLAW or CALIFORNIA.
WINTER GARDEN. Broadway. opposite Bond street.
O0roRooN.
wAILACKs THEATRE. Broadway.-HusBASD TO
ORpER-HAfPY MAN.
LAURA KEgNEs THEATRE, GA Bcoadway.-0Rxrx
BusHEs
NEW BOwERY THEATRE BowerY.-DIcx. rHE News
poY-MoruHR 0oosE GOLDEN EcG-ALAD INA
LAMP.
THEATRE FRANCAIs. 6ss Broadway.-LE CRocuEfs
pu PERI MARTIs-LKs FBxxEs oUI PLEUR1Nr
BARNUMS AMERICAN MUSEUM BrostwAy.-Aner
noon-ALApDN Eveuisg-CnARLrs Tx sxooSD-FoRrr
THIEVES
BRYANTs' MINsTREIs. Mechanics Ball az Broadway
BURIksouEs, SoNes, DANCES, &c.-NEw YEARS CALLS.
NIBLDs SALOON. Broedwsy.-GEo CHRrsrY's MIN
syRxs SONGS, DAEcEs BuRIEsouM. &c.-MRs. DAYS
NEW YEAR CALLS FOR 1850.
CHATHAM OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES PERroRx.
AKcEs-HonE AND THE HOMELESS.
POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Brooklyn-DRAYroSs PAR.
LoR OrERAs-5EsoR OLIvIKRA.
New York, Thursday, January 5, 1850.
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ALBANY, jan 4, 1901
largely attended meeting Of the bar Of the State was
held this afternoon in the Court Of Appeals room On
motion Of Mr. John K Porter, Judge Paige called to
the chair and addressed the meeting in eloquent tr
butte 10 the deceased Judge Peckham series OF reso
utons warmly eulogizng the life and character of the
deceased, were reported, and Judge Parker and Hon.
Henry K Seden also paid tribute TO his many virtues
The meeting was attended by all the Judges Of the Court
and o large number Of the bar.
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Arrest or the Dem uItins state Trea.ursr
or M1luG.

Benz D. Peck, State Treasurer was arrested yesterday
upon civil suit BY the reoeivers and lodged IN is On
charge o. coAspiracy with the cashier 10 embeEs the
h,nds OF the bank. The amount taken from Ia bank
was about thirty thousand dollars, part o. which tAs
cashier had security the mill property In Canada hs
seye1ty thousand dollars
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The Mayor.lty OF Pittsburr,

Mr. George Wilson, the republican candidate for Mayor
yesterday elected by majority Of from 600 700
over Mr. McIlvaine, democrat
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The PROPOSED LOAN FOR THE CENTRAL
PARK.-Ex Mayor Tiemann has signalized his
retirement from Office by an act which does not
reflect much credit on his Judgment. Animated,
no doubt, by the best intentions, he has vetoed
the resolutions of the Common Council sano-
tioning an application on the part of the Gem
trail Park Commissioners for permission to
raise (if required) loan of $2,5OO,00O. The
reasons assigned by him have but little force
as applied to work of this character. He
thinks that future generations ought not to be
called upon to pay for park the creation of
which they did not authorize, and he is of opin-
ion that if the contract system were adopted, q
large proportion of the present cost of the
works might be saved. 1t is plain that if the
first of these reasons were to prevail in the de-
cision of questions of this kind, our towns and
cities would make but small progress. If we,
were merely to provide for what we actually
use, the necessities of rapidly increasing
population would frequently outstrip existing
accommodations. On this principle the grading
Of new streets, the sewerage and lighting of
thinly inhabited suburbs, and the various
other provisions which have to be made
for the growth of large communities, might be
fairly resisted. 1t is not necessary for us to
point out the shortsightedness and absurdity
of such reasoning. The best answer to it is that
posterity will take more enjoyment and benefit
out Of the Park than will the present generation
and that therefore, it is but fair that 1t should
bear its share of the cost. 1t is not to be appre-
hended that our children and grandchildren will
appreciate less than we do the necessity of such
an institution, or will be more disposed to
grumble at the price paid for it. As regards
the adoption of the contract system in the exc
cution of the works, we are surprised that such
an idea should enter the head of any sensible
man. The objection to it is its utter impracti-
cability, for In creations in which the fancy Of
the designer has to supply all the details, the
line and rule can only play secondary part
1t is to be regretted that Mr.. Tiemann's misap-
prehension of the objects and requirements of
this great work should have led him to offer
any obstruction to its progress. If his views
were to prevail, many years would elapse be-
fore we could realize the full enjoyment of its
advantages. Fortunately new regime affords
us the assurance that the difficulty raised by
him will only be temporary in its operation.
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Meeting OF the Maryland Legtslature.
BALTIMORE Jan. 4, 1860.
The Maryland Legislature met to-day, but adjourned
without organizing will be held to night The
Message will be sent In TO- morrow
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-05

AozAR1 uA-&--.tAdlne Liza Ao..ssx viii give oeS
clever lecture UPON sxsshioa' tas evening
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Movements OF Hon. w. HI. Seward.
AUBURN, N. Y, Jan. 4, 1860
Governor Seward left this city for Washington on the
nine O'Clock train this morning.
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The Steamer Jamestown.
RIcHnoSD, Jan. 4, looo
me Steamship jamestown started Tor New York to-day,
but returned on account Of the ice, and now moorei
here.
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Non-Arrival or the Bob emf.n.

PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. 4-MdnighG
There yet 10 signs Of the steamship Bohenan
now fuy due at thi por with Liverpool dates Of the 2Is
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The NEWSPAPERS AND THE Mayors Mes.
sAoE.-The newspapers seem to be all in sad
way about Mayor Woods message; they abuse
it right and left, but still seem to be in guam
dairy about both the document and its author.
The Tribune is evidently afraid of Wood, for it
knows how able and efficient chief magistrate
he is, as it admits, and accordingly it fears to
give him power.
Mayor Wood is now fairly in Office, and the
condition Of affairs proves that the course
which the HERALD took previous to the election
was right We then advised the Fifth avenue
democrats to let Wood be elected, and turn
their attention to securing good and honest
Corporation. They would not take our advice,
but gave all their money and influence to Tam
many Hall, and supported one of the first anti
slavery agitators in the democratic party; but
they could not elect him, and the result is that
we have now the worst and most inefficient
Common Council ever elected in this city, some
of whose members are actually at this moment
under Indictment for grave offences Every
kind Of corrupt scheme will find favor in that
body; for, though there may be few respect
able men in it, there is a sufficient majority of
corruptionists to carry any nefarious measure.
Mayor Wood can do nothing except exercise
his veto power, and that will be of no use
whatever, for his vetoes will be outvoted when
ever there is plumber in view, The spoils are
the great motive power of action in the Corpo-
ration: neither party influence nor any other
consideration will be allowed to stand in the
way of that There are three parties in the
Common Council, it is true; but where any
plumber can be had there will be always ma
jority found to vote down the Mayors veto.
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by the Southern fire eaters ia foolish and will be
suicidal to all concerned if adopted Squa.ter
sovereignty is delusion and a snare. Nonin-
teryention on the question of slavery in the
Territories, the enforcement of the constitu-
ton and the laws, and the bold, humane and
progressive foreign policy indicated by Mr..
Buchanan, especially in reference to Mexico,
will form good materials for national demo-
.cratic platform. Upon such issues in opposi-
ton to the republican programme of incessant
war upon Southern slavery, in every shape and
form, until all the States shall have become
free States or slave States, and with the immi-
nent peril of forcing the Southern States out of
the Union, this Northern balance of power of
half million of intelligent men will be at the
service of the Charleston Convention.
There are some encouraging indications, too,
at Washington, of disposition, even among the
Southern fre-eaters, to enter into liberal terms
of Cancellation with old line wings and conser-
vative Know Nothings and disaffected republi-
cans in order to stave off the fearful alterna-
tive of disunion, which will otherwise be pre-
sented to the South in q palpable shape with
the election of republican anti. slavery Presi-
deet. And so we think it very probable that the
republican party in 1860 will share the fate of
the old Sewardized wing party of 1852. Seward,
Brown, Helper, Cheever, Beecher and Theo-
dore Parker have hurried up the main question
of Union or disunion, and to save the Union
reserved Northern force of half million Of
men, and more, stands ready to join the demo-
cratic party.
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NEW YORK HERALD.

OFFICE n. W. CORNER OF NASSAU AND FULTON srs
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NIBLO's SALOON. Brosdway.-GEo. CnRnrYs MIN
syRxis IN SONGS, DANCES BURIEsouHp, &c-MRs. DAYS
NEW YEAR CALLS FOR 1850.
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BRYANTS' MINsTREIS, Mechanics Ball. l72 Broadway
BuRIksQuEs, 6ONos, DANCES, kc.-NEw YEARs CALLS.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-02-08
0Inde Salus,D

"Hence, Health" Thisisa motto Of one Of
tho Golf Associations Of Edinburg. The manly
arts Of bodily culture and field amusements
are too much neglected by our citizens. We
suggest that the Young Mems Mercantile
Library Association, with the opening fair
weather, inaugurste club for field sports.
Let cricket grounds and base-ball green be
obtained near the public square, along Hop
kins- street, west of Freeman street, belonging
to the city. Let the Union Club of Cricksters,
whose members are profcients, be the in
struotors, and use tho ground in common
Let three hours, twice week, be given to this
and kindred ball exercises In tho open air
and ws guarantee that the employers will
gladly ooncede the time to their clerks
and find their profit in the elastic spirits and
improved health Of their employees. The proper
Management Of such an outdoor gymnasium
would add to the already widespread popu'
larity and increasing usefulness of the Younl
Mems Mercantile Library Association. As
part of the same system Of physical training
We suggest to the new Directors the establish
ment Of gymnasium above their readin
room and Library. We should then hav
sound minds in sound bodies.
The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-02-08

PHoToaRApH OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
The sprightly New York Saturday Press thu!
photographs our Secretary Of State: Think Of
q hearty looking, robust gentleman, who walks
as straight and sets his foot as firmly as a
drum-msjor, declining with pleasant thanks
tho proffered arm Of younger men on sleety
sidewalks, who eschews mufflers, and gloves,
and cloaks, as tho burdensome oontrivances Of
our effeminate age.
As for his official habits--ask the gsntle-
men Of his Department. He is in reality the
most punctual and hardest working man in his
office. Within FIVE minutes Of nine o'clock
one way or the other--you may see him COM
ing the side Of Lafayette Square, on his way
to his official post. Once there, he is busy
with his dispatches and affairs until three OF
four, and sometimes when business presses, he
will, with the assistance Of o clerk, work
away until ton or eleven o'clock, for two OF
three weeks ct time. No enc thinks it Q
hardship to be pressed in that service. The
Premier treats his clerks not merely as gem
tlemen, but like friends; and they love him al
o father, and serve him like sons.
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From Washin gtOns

WASHINGTON, February 6.--The Rcayune
Of January 81 says that the Legislature of
Mississippi has rejected the bill to repeal the
State Law against the introduction Of AZ
ricans into the State, by vote Of three to
one. ~. pi
Advices from Ruatan to January 1S, say
that tho inhabitants are determined to main
tain their Independence of Honduras, and
have sent to Now Orleans for arms and am
1funition. gat ui rI...l-.. gsrf
A bill appropristing $aOO,O for the defense
Of the frontier of Texas has passed the Sem
ate Of that State, and will probably pass the
House. il1a1 .llg ell.
1t is ascertained that Mr.. Burlingame was
assigned, by Speaker Pennington, to the Chair
manship of the Committee on Foreign Affairs,
but that gentleman generously requested that
his old friend Corwin should be substituted in
his place. Mr.. Burlingsme will take the next
place to him on tho Committee. Mr.. Wash
burne, of Illinois, will probably be Chairman
of the Committee on Commerce, and there
seems to be no doubt that Mr.. Sherm an will bs
Chairman of the Committee of Ways and
| Means, and Mr.. Grow Chairman Of the Com.
mitteo on Territories. Beyond this nothing
definite is ascertained. A. J. Clemson, of Md.
was to-day appointed Chief of the Agriculture
Bureau established under the direot superin
tendence of the Secretary Of the Interior. Il
was heretofore subordinate to the Commissioner
| of Patents. rl ....
The HeraA's correspondent says: 9TH
Harper's Ferry Investigating Committee NEE
again tomorrow, when Giddings and Plumb
will again appear before them. SoTe add
tional facts have been placed in possession o
the Committee in regard to GiddiDgs an
Plumb's connection with the Harper's Ferr.
affair, and tho Committee will examine then
in relation to these points. Governor Robin
son, of Kansas, has been subp@naed here t
testify before the Committee. He arrived to
day and will testify tomorrow. Official ad
vices from Mexico state that detaahmsnts Q
seamen and marines from the United State
ships-of-war Brooklyn and Saratoga, by orde
Of the Government, have been stationed o
Tsmpico and Minitillan, for the protection {
our Consulates and citizens during the threat
ensd attack from Miramon. rUga.
WAsHISaToN, February 7.-The Presider
, has recognized Ensign Franoisco Fallow {
Consul General for the Republic Of Uragusy |
New York.
The Criminal Court has sentenced Willial
Boyd to fourteen years in the peniteutiary f
carrying away and stealing two negroes fro
tho District.