The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-11-01
The News.

The steamship Fulton, Capt. Wotton, from Havre
and Southampton, arrived at this port last evening.
The points of the additional she brings are
In England the return Of the Queen from the Cont.
nent and the death of Sheridan Knowles the
well known dramatic writer. The Count of Paris.
grandson of King Louis Philippe met with severe
accident. while hunting, Claremont. He was
thrown from his horse and broke one Of the bones
of his right leg. Fortunately doctor was on
the spot, who Immediately took charge of his
distinguished patient and set the limb In
France, the Strengthening of Cherbourg and
other points, the increase of the navy and other
warlke preparations. There is considerable bad
feeling between France and Switzerland. The
latter suspects the former of Interior unfriendy
designs. In Italy the Neapolitans had not yet
given the game up. Generals Lamoriciere and
Schmidt were expected to be in Rome on the 18th.
The Pro Dictator Of Naples, Pallayicini. had ten
dered his resignation, which he subsequently with
drew. Mazzini was stll there, but hi. presence
was dispeasng to the people. In Spain young
man attempted 10 assassinate the Queen, but his
pistol missed fire. He is supposed to be insane
Our German democratic fellow citizens held
enthusiastic Union meeting at the Cooper Institute
last evening. The proceedings were highly int.
resting, animated and patriotic. Speeches were
delivered by many leading German democrats Of
New York and other places The hall was crowd
cd to excess. and a supplementary meeting
held outside Of the building at which the support
ers Of the Union cause showed their appreciation
Of this important movement for the welfare Of the
whole country.
James I. Brady addressed a very enthusiastic
meeting opposite the Brooklyn City Hall, last
night in the interest Of the Breckenridge and Lane
party. He said that while he advocated the Union,
this sentiment was subordinate to the advocacy of
the national democratic party In the State of New
York, as opposed to corruption in the manage
ment Of the canals and other matters.
The meeting of German taors in Williamsburg
last evening. who were In favor Of the fusion
ticket, was broken up by the republicans, who
took possession Of the hall. Speeches were made
In favor Of the principles Of the republican party,
and the New York employers, under whose aus
pices the meeting was called were denounced by
the speakers. A sketch OF the proceedings will be
found In another column.
The board Of officers appointed by the Secretary
OF the Navy TO examine and report upon the FEAST
bity OF converting our sailing vessels Of into
steamers, have recommended tina, the Pennsyl.
Virginia and New York. all lne.of. battle ships, be
altered into steamers Of the first class. The ex.
penss will, II Is estimated, amount to ~ .Osi 900.
A meeting was held al 81. Georges chapel last
evening TO celebrate the anniversary OF the Refor
nation, and TO invite contributions TO the monu
neni TO Luther in the city OF wurms. report Of
the proceedings is given in another column.
The examination in he case OF Captain Rynders,
who Ia charged with committing an assault upon
William Barney, Jr., was yesterday postponed by
Justice Welsh TO the s,h inst, all parties acquicsc
ing In the suggestion TO let the case lay over till
after the election.
The police yesterday arrested Andrew and
Samuel Roberts, keepers Of saloon corner Of
Mercer and Spring streets on a charge Of having
counterfeit money in their possession, with intent
70 utter the same. On searching the residence OF
the accused 1900 in counterfeit bills. mostly
stems" on Western and Southern banks were
found together with two presses and two plates.
The prisoners were committed for examination.
At the meeting Of Die Commissioners Of Emi.
grafton yesterday report was received on the
subject Of booking passengers in Europe for rail-
road passages in the United States. The committee
recommended the passage OF q resolution de.
clarng the system referred to injurious to the bes.
Interests OF the enisrant and deserving OF the con
demna'on Of the Board. which resolausn was
adopted, Commissioner Jellinghaus alone dissent
Ing. The weekly statement show. tho number o
emisrants arrived during the past week to have
been ,506; number Of inmates IN institutions. 7T3;
amount received 10 October "a. ssl7lleaying
q balance OF fl5 500 N the hands Of the banker.
Beet cattle were doll yesterday and in couse
ouence Of A large increase in the receip.a ,rs...
declined from ic. TO ic. per pound. Mich cows
were quiet and unchanged Veal calves we're
plenty. and previous rates were barely supported
except for prime, which we're hrm. sheep and
ismbs were very plenty and slow Of sale, though
without any noticeable decline in prices. Swine
were steady, at SIC. SIC. for still fed, &C. a elc.
Cor corn fed, and tie &C. fOr az kinds u dressed,