The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-19
The News.

The News.
The largest most enthusiastic and most imposing
demonstration in the Presidential canvass that ha.
thus far taken place in this city was that which
was made last night in and around the Cooper In
sttute by that portion of the national democracy
that favors the election Of Breckenridge and Lane
The spacious hall was crowded to its utmost capa
city. and still thousands could not obtain admission
and these outsiders organized an Independent,
meeting In the Heet The indoor assemblage
was presided over by Mr.. Jno. f. Brewer
chipping merchant, and was addressed by
him, by the Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson.
Capt. Marriott and Mr.. A. r. Wood. The outside
meeting was presided over by Mr.. C. e. Stewart,
and was addressed by Mr.. Paul B. Bradley, Levi
Chatfeld, John Van Blom Isaac Lawrence and
Mr. Lowry. There was pretty considerable Sec
ton of Douglas men in the hall, and ever and
anon they broke out with loud and enthusiastic
demonstrations on behalf of their favorte The
Breckenridge and Lane men were, however, in o
vast majority, and they outcheered and outhssed
the opposite faction. Nevertheless, there was no
violation of good order and decorm; and, In fact,
the meeting was, for democratic one, excellently
conducted. Letters were received from President
Buchanan, Ex-Governor Stevens, Of Washington
Territory; Mr.. Charles O'Conor, and other distin-
Guished democrats Among th0sesolutons adopted
was one for the appointment Of committee to call
q State Convention for the purpose Of nominating
State officers. full report Of the proceedings Of
the meeting is given in to-day's paper.
We also publish to-day the address Of the Doug.
Las National Executive Committee to the democra-
cy of the country. The proceedings Of the meet.
ang at the Cooper Institute last night may be re-.
garded as fair exposition of the principles Of the
Breckenridge wing of the democracy, and the ad-
xress referred to il authoritative declaration Of
che position and policy Of the Douglas wing of the
party and thus the rival sections stand face to
face.
At the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yester-
day afternoon the subject Of the removal of Mr..
Alfred W. Craven, Chief Engineer, and Mr. Thomas
p. Tappen, Commissioner. Of the Croton Water
Board, WAS taken up. long communication was
received from the Mayor containing charges and
specifications against Messrs. Craven and Tappen,
end giving additional reasons for their removal
from office. number of remonstrances from
citizens against the removal Of Mr.. Craven
were also received. The communication from
the Mayor was referred to a select committee
OF three, consisting Of Messrs. Genet, Boole
and Starr, and the remonstranoes were laid on the
table. The Comptroller sent in draft of an ordi.
nance providing means for increasing the supply Of
Croton water. The Board adjourned till Monday
next.
The Coroner's investigation into the circum-
stances connected with the assassination Of Messrs.
Walton and Mathews was concluded yesterday, and
The Jury rendered verdict that John Walton came
&C his death by a pistol shot wound inflicted by
the hand Of Charles Jeferds. the stepson Of de-
ceased. The accused, after the usual prehmina-
ries, was committed 10 the Tombs to await the
action Of the Grand Jury.
More than ten thousand persons visited the Great
Eastern yesterday, among whom were q number Of
the Chicago Zouaves; but the latter gave exhibi
zion OF their military evolutions. The exhibition Of
the Great Eastern will close on the 2sth instant,
and on Monday. the SOth, she will make an excur.
zion trip to Cape May, returning on the Wednesday
following. The fare for the excursion is fixed at ten
dollars. The ship will leave for England on the
lGth OF August.
We publish In another column despatch from
John Morrissey the pugilis, endorsing his letter in
Yesterdays HERALD a. genuine and the challenge
IA bogus. Heenan left Tor Troy last night, and
Morrissey Ia at Saratoga in bad health. The pugi-
Istic excitement, therefore, Is now upon the dc.
cline.
The Board of Education last evening adopted the
report Of the Finance Committee the dismissal Of
che Fourth ward teachers. after a long debate.
The Board Of Commissioners Of Police. at their
meeting yesterday afternoon, dismissed from the
force Lawrence Delaney. Of the Eleventh precinct.
-Four hundred dollars was paid into the Widows
and Orphans' Fund, which was received by the
Commissioners during the past week. An order
has been issued by the General Superintendent
requesting the daily returns from the several pre-
cinct 10 be handed in Q, eleven o'clock instead Of
nine A. NJ. This will be, no doubt. Of great disad.
vantage to the members Of the press.
At the meeting OF the Commissioners Of Emigrs-
dion yesterday. Louis D. Pilsbury's resignation as
superintendent Of Wards Island was received and
accepted, and a resolution passed appointing Jas.
Instead Of 81 800. which was the amount paid TO
che late incumbent. No other business Of impor.
lance came up. The number Of emgrants arrived
during last week was 2,eol, which brings the total
sor the present year so FAR up 10 5000. The ba
fAnce In favor Of the Board Is at present Ga 2ll L.
meeting Of the Tammany Society. or Colun.
lian Order, took place last evening In the Old
wigwam, when Mr.. James Conner was installed
~ Grand SacLcm. After usnsacting some routine
business the meeting adjourned until the FIRST Mon.
Gag In next month.
convention Of railroad managers Il now sitting
g. Che 81. Nicholas Hotel. They met yesterday
ne,aSg, ~ s..sr sPpsltss tsw OF ule ussAl