The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-05


rather stormy disco ssion with Mr.. Beauy, well
known land reformer.
The democratic members of the Albany Legisla-
ture, in caucus yesterday, after two formal bal
lots, on motion of member, unanimously nomi-
mated Ex-Governor Seymour rs their candidate for
United tates Senator in the election which takes
place to-day. The caucus also nominated as can
didates for Regents Of the New York University,
Rev. Jeremiah w. Cummings, of this city, and
Hon. John d. Willard, of Rensselaer, The repuo-
licans also held caucus for Regents of the Uni
versity, and nominated Hon. Elias w. Ieaven-
worth. Of Onondaga, and J. Carson Brevoort, Of
Kings. Judge Harris, of Albany, was nominated
by the republican caucus on Saturday as their
candidate for United States Senator.
In the State Senate at Albany yesterday various
reports were made, some bills introduced, and a
few passed, but all of local Importance only. The
only matter Of general interest was the discussion
on the report Of the joint committee of the two
houses in reference to sending delegates to the
Washington Conference. A substitute for the
original report was offered, recommending Con-
gress to call q convention of the States, to
meet in Washington on the 4th Of March,
or as soon thereafter as practicable, to de-
wise measures of reconciliation. This and the
original report were discussed, but the Senate ad
journed without coming to a vote on either. In
the Assembly petition was presented praying
for the abolition of the Office of City Judge in this
city; also bill providing for the preservation of
freedom of speech in the State inicting penalties
of fine and Imprisonment on persons who shall
wilfully disturb the proceedings of any meeting
convened and acting in a lawful manner. Other
bills were introduced, but nothing further Of par
ticular Importance TRANSFERRED.
The steamship Kedar arrived at this port last
night from Liverpool, with advces to the 22d ult.,
two days later than those brought by the Arabia.
The political news is unimportant. The London
money market continued depressed, while at Liver
pool cotton was in active demand, at improved
prices. Breadstufs were dull. The kedar brought
s4s, 900 in specie.
We publish this morning additional news from
Central and South America brought by the
Northern Light, which arrived at her wharf
here on Sunday morning.
President Barrios, of Salvador, had paid his
promised visit to President Carrera, of Guatemala,
and was expected to return to his own capital by
the 18th or 10Th ult.
1t is said the government of Costa Rca intends
annulling the Chiriqui- Thompson grant, in con-
sequence of the failure on the part of the New
York company to pay into the State treasury on
the day agreed on q certain stipulated amount.
Mr.. Dmitry, United States Minister, was urging
the government of Nicaragua to ratify the treaty
with the United States. On December 81 took
place the formal surrender to Nicaragua, by Great
Britain, of the Mosquito Coast and port of San
Juan del Norte. Mr.. Saenz, the Nicaraguan Com
was treated to series of balls and din
ners governing committee for the port was APP
pointed, and in short, the new regime was inau-
gurated in the most friendly manner and under the
most favorable auspices.
Peru is quiet, though there is still talk of war
with Bolivia. Mr.. Bartlett, mate Of the American
ship Kino, while at the Chincha Islands, was muir
dered on board his own vessel by a sailor belong
ing to the Hippogrif. Congress had voted the
necessary fun& to supply the port of Paita with
fresh water.
Garcia Morena, Governor Of Guayaquil, is said
to have been elected President Of Ecuador. Trade
at Guayaquil had revived, and that city is now
lighted with gas. The United States Consulate
there has been closed, in consequence Of the
United States Minister at Quito refusing to recog-
Mise the agent who was left in charge by the Con-
sui during the absence Of the latter, who Is on
visit to the United States.
public meeting was held last evening in the
large hall Of the Cooper Institute for the purpose
of aiding Mr.. Orville Gardner and the committee
TO carry on the charitable institution located in the
new Bowery, and known as the Fourth Ward
Reading Room-an institution intended to reclaim
drunkards and to prevent others from becoming
such. Addresses were made by Mr.. VIM. C. Noyes,
Rev. DR.. Chaplin and Mr.. Gardner and the sum of
$3.50 was collected from the audience.
Chile, which has latterly been prospecting quiet
", appears to be threatened with one of those re-
volutons which seem to be the normal condition
Of the Spanish American people. The trouble
grows out Of the Presidential election which il
soon TO take place. The extraditon treaty with
France has been published Us law of the land.
The Indians were still troublesome. The con-
tinued absence Of the Archbishop of Chile was the
general source of dissatisfaction, and the govern.
ment had refused to pay him his rents. In VAL
paraiso South Carolina rice II scarce and in de-
mand Exchange on the United States. Is per
cent premium.
The Supreme Court of Rhode Island on Satur.
day set aside the verdict in the case Of Mary Han.
nifty against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Hart.
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plaintiff was procured by wiful and corrupt per-
jury.
The Court Martial Of Colonel Corcoran was re.
surncd yesterday evening at the Arsenal Colonel
vosburgh's testimony was concluded, and the pro.
secution closed with examining Brigadier General
Yates. Nothing new was elected. The defence
opened with the examination Of Colonel Hasey
whose testimony was similar to that Of Colonel
Nosburgh, so far as the expression Of opinion was
concerned regarding the illegahty Of ordering on,
more than two division parades per annum. The
Court Martial adjourned to Monday next, at seven
Pm.
At the meeting Of the Board Of Aldermen yes
terday, the resolution inviting the President elect
TO visit New York when on his way to Washing.
ton and appointing committee TO do the honors
was called up and made the special order for
Thursday next. resolution was adopted tina,
the Corporation Counsel give his opinion as "a