The New York herald., 1860-09-21

The Breekinridge and Douglas conventions for
the nomination Of New York county officers met
last evening. The result Of their iabors will be
found elsewhere.
Owing TO the violence Of the storm last night,
none Of the telegraphic wires west Of Buffalo were
Ia operation. This accounts for the non nappear-
ance this morning Of our usual report Of the pro-
press OF the Prince of Wales, and other talegra-
phic matters.
The Cahawba. from Havana 18th inst, has ar
rived at New Orleans. She reports the arrival of
Spanish vessel at Havana from TruxilIo, with news
that General Walker and Colonel Rudcr had been
sho, by the Honduran authorities. The remainder
Of the flibaster party were allowed to leave the
county unmolested.
Files of Rio Jsneiro papers to August have
been received. They contain but few items OF any
interest. On Sunday, July 20, her Imperial High
ness tie Princess heiress apparent. Donna Isabel,
took the oath Of fidelity TO the constitution, in the
Senate ohaYber, in presence Of the members Of the
diplomatic body, the Senators deputies and high
dgnitsries Of the empire. AT eleven o'clock the
accamatlons OF the crowd outside and the music of
the military bands announced the arrival OF her
HiShness. who was received at the door and con-
Quoted TO large arm chair placed at the foot OF
the throne. The President read the oath 10 the
Princess. who knelt and repeated ii in firm voice.
II was then signed by her Highness and the mem.
bers Of the bureau, and the ceremony concluded.
At one o oclock there was reception at the palace
and in the evening grand gala performance at the
theatre.
We publish in another colu nm additional particu.
lars of the ravages Of the gale along the Gull coast
on the l5,h inst. and also a complete list of the
e - a.. v,
Dixey. bound from this port Tor Mobile, which
stranded on the bar at the latter port, attended
with the loss Of the captain and eighteen OF his
crew. The telegrsphic accounts Of the storm are
mcagre, which is no doubt owing to the fac, that
the wires are out Of order.
In the Court OF General Sessions yesterday, ap.
plicaton was made for the discharge from custo.
dy on bail Of Charles JclIerds, who has been in
prison for some weeks, charged with the murder
OF John Walton and John W. Mathews, on the
ground that he was not committed TO prison by any
proper tribunal, but In accordance with preju.
diced veSiict Of q Coroner's jury. Judge Russell
denied the motion. subsequently the counsel for
the prisoner contended that the accused should
be discharged at once, for the statute clearly pro-
yided that il two terms Of the Court elapsed be.
fore an accused party was indicted be should be
entitled 10 his discharge; besides, the evidence Of
the witnesses for the prosecution was sent 10 the
District Attorney on the 18th q July, and that OIL
Ger had not submitted the case TO the Grand Jury.
The counsel claimed that the prosecuting officer
had clearly violated the statutc, which provided
that every person accused Of crime should have
a speedy trial, and intimated tlst unless the
Grand Jrry found q bin against Jcfcrds very
speedily action would be taken against the autho
rges loT false imprisonment. Tie motion for the
discharge ot Jcnerds will be renewed on Monday
Tie Fusion Committee Or Fifteen met yesterday
morning. and organized by electing Joshua J.
Henry chairman. They appointed committee TO
coafes with the Breckenridge and Douglas State
Committee, and adjourned to meet At the call Of
the chairman.
The fourth and last meeting Of the Tappan and
Craven investigating Aldcrmanic Committee oc
CURED Yesterday. No communication being re-
ceived from the Mayor, however In response 10
tho answers Of the accused gentlemen, tic com.
miitee adjourned the inquiry sHe dc, promising 10
report as soon as possible.
The Board OF Supervisors met yesterday and
transacted considerable routine business. fnan-
cial statement was presented, showing that the re-
cepts Of the county treasury since the last return
amounted TO s275, sic. and the disbursements TO
$3.50 40. leaving balance ofs32,s7j. No money
has been paid into The treasury since January 1855,
for forfeited recognzanccs. Aresolution was offer
ed directing the committees ON Annual Taxes and
Printing and Stationery 10 inquire and ascertain forth
with whether any arrangement has been made with
enc County Treasurer by which said officer IL TO
pay interest security funds deposited with him,
the rate OF interest and the time Of the pavmcnt OF
enc sane. They were authorized 70 I br per.
sons and papers. The subject was rcfcfs>l to the
Committee on Annual Tsvs.
In the Board Of Aldermen yesterday commnni
cation was received from the Mayor relative TO
the Wit Of the Prince OF Wales. The Prince Is
expected to arrive on the llth Of next month
The Comptroller reported the balance in the uca-
eury on tie 18th inst. 10 amount 70 tle3.th.
Tie hoard Of Councilmen held short session
tas, evening and adopted resolution, presented