The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-07

Elections took place yesterday in Kentucky,
Missouri Arkansas and Texas. We have no re-
turns from the two last mentioned States The
returns from Kentucky indicate the election Of
General Leslie Combs. the candidate Of the Bell
party for Clerk of the Court of Appeals, over his
two democratic competitors. by large majority.
The returns from Missouri afford no indication as
TO the result.
The New York Breckenridge State Convention,
for the nomination Of candidates for State officers
and Presidential electors will meet at Syracuse to-
day. Last evening there was reason to believe
that every Assembly district will be represented in
the Convention, and several Of the leaders Of the
party were already on the ground report pre-
vailed in Syracuse last night that q large number
of lighting men from this city would reach there
to-day, to take part in the outside proceedings of
the Convention.
By the arrival Of the overland pony express we
have adyices from China TO May 20, Japan TO June
&c, and from San Francisco ~ July Is. tele-
graphic summary Of the news is given In another
column At San Francisco business was greatly
dcpresseo. The democratic politicians throughout
California were quite undecided as to their Presi
dental preferences, and were awaiting news Of
movements in the Atlantic States. The news from
japan is interesting. The war in China had caused
great activity in all branches Of trade. but the
enhanced prices OF commodities In consequence
had created considerable prejudice towards for
eigners among certain classes. From China we
learn that the rebels have been very successful re-
Gently II was reported that the Chinese up the
pciho were preparing to defend themselves against
the invasion OF the French and English.
BY 40 arrival at New Orleans we have news from
Vera Cruz The city was healthy. The liberals
were preparing to attack the capital and the Mira
mon party threaten to attack Vera Cruz. Mramon
was at Lagos at last accounts.
Tic steamship Arago, from Hayre and South
amp.on 18th uit, with is3 passengers, the mails
and full cargo of merchandise, arrived at this
por; last evening. She brings no news. Amongst
the passengers by the Arago VIC notice Lewis Cas-,
Jr., ESQ, ex-Minister to Rome; Colonel Axei Ga
dolin, q the Russian army, and Monsieur II. de la
Sanre. Vice Consul FOR France at Richmond.
The steamship yigo, which left this port on
Saturday last for Liverpool, will arrive of Cape
Race &c Gay or tomorrow, and communicate with
the shore for the latest dispatches from this city.
A large portion Of our space to-day Is devoted
20 the accounts given by our special couespon
dents OF tic first landing Of the Prince Of Wales al
St Joins. n F., his reception there, and the cele
brat:on upou his arrival at Halifax. Everywhere
the rcorlc turned out en- ndssc TO do honor to the
heir apparent. and az Halifax large number Of
indians participated in the demonstration. A
meeting of the British residents Of New York took
place las, evening at the Astor House, TO make
preliminary arrangements for the reception Of the
Prince OF Wales in New York A committee was
appointed for that purpose, who viii report pro
ceedings at future meeting.
The Injunction sued out TO prohibit the munich
pal authorities from paying the Sos 900 expenses
for the entertainment of the Japanese was TO have
been taken up In the Supreme Court yesterday
but owing 10 the large number Of cases before i
on the calendar the case was not reached.
A large number OF people attended the meeting
of the board Of Supervisors yesterday 10 hear tn,
report OF the special committee on the appoint
ment Of canvassers and inspectors for the coming
election. These officials number 800, aud III,
chairman Of the committee said they had been SC
Iected from all political parties, and were worth,
of confidence. whereupon the ballotting com
meuced, and doubtless the entire list was confirm
ed.
meeting Of citizens opposed TO the exten
sion Of Chambers street 10 the East river wa
held yesterday at Tsmmany Hall. Aftor SOM
conversation, committee was appointed TO oh
tain legal advice in regard to the subject and als
20 cali another meeting Of the remonstrants
necessary.
The funeral Of Major Morton Fairch1d distn
ruishcd soldier Of the war with Mexico, took plac
yesterday from the City Hall. A description Q
the obscpuics Is given in another column.
A regular meeting Of tho Taumany Society wa
held last evening Of uhe wigwam. Isaac Tell, Jr.
ono of Tic Commissioners Of Public Charities an,
Correction, was elected TO Gil a vacancy in til,
CosDSa Of sashems caused b. the election Q