The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-11
TRIPLE SHEET.
new York, Friday. May IL. 1890.


the News
The National Union Constitutional Convention
at Baltimore, yesterday, adopted AS platform the
sentiment, The Constitution, the Urion, aud the
enforcement of the laws" and thereupon nomi-
mated John Bell Of Tennessee, and Edward Everett,
Of Massachusetts, respectively for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency. We publish in our columns
this morning full report Of the proceedings of the
Convention, together with accounts Of the ma
neuvres of the wirepnlers outside and inside, and
sketches OF the candidates.
In Congress yesterday the Senate resumed the
consideration OF the Homestead bill and after con-
siderable debate passed it by vote Of "A TO s.
resolution, directing the Judiciary Committee to in
quire whether any vessel fitted out at the port of
New York for the African slave trade had been
permitted TO escape, was offered and laid over.
This resolution has reference to the case of the brig
Storm King. In which Messrs Rynders and Mum,
late Of the Marshals office, are implicated. Both
Ryndeu and Mum are now under indictment for
permitting the brig to proceed to SEA. The Hou-
mas land claim bill was made the special
order for Tuesday week. The House
took mp the Territorial bills, and had an exceed
insly stormy session. The main point under con-
sidersson was bill declaring null and void the
acts passed by the Territorial Legislature Of New
Mexico legalizing slavery in said Territory. The
bin was finally passed by vote OF 81 to 90. II was
subsequently, agreed to print all the amendments
to the bills aud postpone all the Territorial bills
till Saturday next. Daring the discussion Messrs.
Kellogg and Norris OF Illinois, had o squabble,
which led to a motion Of censure upon BIC. Morris
The me ton was, however, Withdrawn and the
matter suffered to drop. The Tariff bill was then
taken up sno passed, by a vote Of los TO 63.
meeting OF the Mozart Hall General Committee
was held last night st Mozart Hall. Resolutions
we've passed endorsing the course OF the Wood
delegation at Charleston. and thanking the South
ern States who voted for their admission to the
Convention. and charging the free soil Regency and
Tammany delegations with causing the split 10 the
party, and all the evils which may result therefrom.
Amer passing the above resolutions aud transact
ing some financial business, the committee ad-
journed.
We again devote q large portion Of our space TO
reports Of the proceedings Of the anniversary
meetings. bu, notwithstanding the publication Of
triple sheet HKRA AID, are compelled, for lack Of
space TO defer the publication Of several reports
Among the latter are proceedings Of the various
Swedenborgian societies, which met at the New
Church In Thirtyhfth street last evening; the cee
bntion Of the ninth anniversary Of the Five Points
House Of Industry at the Academy Of Music, and
the African Civilization Society, which held their
meeting at the Church Of the Puritans.
The United States steam frigate Roanoke re
manned ct anchor in the lower bay Last evening.
In the Board Of Supervisors yesterday Q resolu-
ton was adopted to employ competent engineer
to survey the channel Of Harlem river. The re-
port in favor Of accepting the proposals 70 build
new county jail was recommitted. The Comp
troller sent In o communication, stating that the
amount paid into the city treasury by the Excise
Commissioners last year was 80 $50. nstenth or
this sum Was handed over 10 the Inebriate Asylum,
and the balance TO the Almshouse Authorities. The
Board agreed 10 adjourn over till the 22d inst TO
enable the republican members to attend the
Chicago Convention.
Tho Board Of Aldermen met yesterday, but
transacted no business Of importance.
In The Board Of Councilmen last evening q re.
port was received from the City Inspector giving
The names residences and salaries OF the persons In
his employ The Inspector, however, could not give
the names OF the parties who recommended said en-
ployes for employment As the particular infor
nation desired by the Board had not been furuish.
ed, the report was sent back Tor core ,tion. The
other business transacted by the Board was devoid
Of general interest
The Board Of Public Charities and Correction
held their usual weekly meeting yesterday. An
interesting report from the Committee Of the
Whole, recommending important reforms in the
manner Of conducting the busine~ u the irsttu
lions, ". presented and accepted. We give IN
abstract Of this paper elsewhere. The Board have
already reduced the expenditures Of the depart
ment s7is3o per annum. case Of considerable
Importance 70 The inhabitants Of New York city,
Involving the question whether We are TO have
gss monopoly or not Is now pepding before the
Supreme Court General Term.
Mr.. Augustus n Conner, . pupu Of Professor
Wise, attempted mis- second ascension In BALBOA
from Palace Garden yesterday AFTERNOON. The
voyage was Of brief dsTadon. The balloon
burst against the wall Of the concert room. ana
Mr.. Cenner received injuries from the enect o.
which be died q, eleven O'Clock last night
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