The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-29
TRIPLE SHEET.
New York, Saturday. sept. 40, 1860.


The British war steamer Gladiator has arrived
below New Orleans with the remnsnt of Walkers
flibuster force. Walker was executed on the 18th
inst II is stated that ten shots fired at him,
amid the cheers of the native spectators. His re-
mains were subsequently buried by foreigners, the
natives refusing to take any part in the ceremony.
Colonel Rudler was sentenced to four years i'm
prsonment.
The screw steamship Edinburg, from Liverpool at
three P. M. on the 18th and Queenstown the 18th
instant. arrived at this port yesterday afternoon
Her advices are not SO late by three days those
received by the Persia.
BY the brig Avosetta, Captain Tuzo, we have
news from Bermuda, ST. Martin and other West
India islands. Bermuda dates are TO the 10th inst
The long continued drought in Barbados and An
figua had at length come TO an end, and there was
great rejoicing in consequence. Planting of pota
toes, yams, &c, was proceeding vigorously, and
the growing crops had revived most promsingy
under the heavy rains which had fallen. In ia
maica the weather continued dry and oppressive;
yet the health Of the island was good. The mar
kets at Kingston were dull; American provisions in
abundance and OF slow sale. The Legislature had
been prorogued 10 the 25th inst.
TIE steamship Star of the West, from Havana
oath inst. arrived at this port last niget. She
brings no news of importance. The sugar market
continued dull.
By decree Of the President of Venezuela. rice,
corn, potatoes, salt beef, lard and other necessa.
ries may be introduced free of duty and all impor.
tstion charges ordinary and extraordinary through
any Of the ports of tina, republic. The decree will
remain in force until repealed by the same autho-
riiy.
Senator Douglas addressed the people OF Indian
apoli. Yesterday, and senator Seward spoke at
Lawrence. Kansas. the day previous. Brief re-
ports of the remarks Of both these gentlemen are
published in to-day paper. We doubt IL the people
of Lawrence ever before imagined themselves of
hall the importance TO the country that they DO
since the speech Of Senator Seward.
The primary elections Of the Bell-Everett party.
for the choice 81 delegates TO the various conven.
fions 10 be held 10 nominate candidates for Con.
gress Legislature, and municipal officers, was
held last evening. SO far as we are informed they
passed of without the slighes, disturbance.
The Douglas Judicial Convention of Brooklyn
me, last evening and nominated James Troy for
City Judge, and Henry l.. Fox for Police Justice.
Michael Walsh and Zachariah VOORHEES, we're re
speetiycly nominated for Justices Of the Peace In
the First and Second districts.
The Protestant Episcopal Convention Of the DID.
cess Of New York reassembled yesterday morning.
A large portion of the session was occupied Ia
acting upon proposed amendments to various
canons Of the church. DR.. Potter, the Provisional
Bishop, delivered his annual address. embracing q
history Of the transactions Of the church during the
year. The Bishop also alluded 10 very asterng
terms 10 the visit Of the Prince Of Wales and its pro-
bable benefcent influence upon the welfare OF Great
Britain and the United States. Another attempt
was made 10 bring the Convention 10 some action
on the everlasting negro question. but the subject
was unanimously laid on the table, and the Con.
ven;ion adjourned sine die. full report may be
found elsewhere In our columns.
From our Trenton, n. j.. correspondent we learn
that at the present term Of the United States Cir
cult Court, suit involving the right 10 s. 900 600
worth Of real estate situated In the heart Of New.
ark. viii probably BE- decided. The Methodist
Church society Il defendant. but the present suit
test one-is brought against a merchant named
Perry. who has building on the disputed property.
An action for ejectment has been brought against
the defendant by Van Barren Ryerson. Of New
York, to ties, the title to the whole property. and
much interest has been created Ny tie magnitude
OF the claim and the various interests affected by H.
at Trenton yesterday that the trial Of Jackslow,
the alleged murderer Of the captain Of the oyster
tloop Spray, would be postponed until the January
term.
The cotton market Arm yesterday, with sses ~
about 1000 bales, good portion Of which taken BY
spinners. We quote mddlng uplands at ioIc. 1879
The demand Tor aour moderate, while the msrket
closed heavy. With tendency - eas Ter rates wneat
declined from &C. 70 q pcr bushei, bat more tive
NJ the concession ms saes large here and 10 ar
rive, chiefly for export and 90 speculation Corn
opened dull, but better feeling spr.us IN
~ the day advanced, With heavy saes =,
Tall prices Pork Wa steady, With sale. o. nsss
St s1o 90 sfe az, and OF new prime At sis Ga IA
eurars steady and active ~th Gales Of sboa 500
bids, 900 boxes and 80 hhds ado, At rates given IN
another column. Gorcc xas nrm. sale Of 500 BAGS or
The cargo Of the Adelaide Pcndersss, On prva
terms and $50 do al 1iisc and 800 do included 10 n,
above, at isRc, and 50 DO st. Domingo. At is
Freight, tolersey sc,ive, with heavy pmeas %
wheat come 10000 bushels, 10 bals All ships bass
were taken At l2Sd. and small W, 10 shlps bags a.
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