The New York herald., 1862-11-29

supporters OF Matthew I. Brennan for Comptronef
and Of John K. Develin for Counsel to the Corpo
ration. was held last evening at the Cooper insa'
tute. August Belmont presided ana msoe :
speech. He was followed by Mr.. James \. bfaoy'
who, after speaking in favor OF the eieouon on nr;
Brennan. discussed at some length the natioua'
questions Of the day In regard to the attitude
assumed by England, he declared that. while he
regarded war as one Of the most unfortunate Gala
mities that can bsfall any nation-whie ne decried
war ant hated its consequences-he hoped. II COO
did not order to the contrary and England did not
behave better that the two divisions OF the coun-
try might be united some time, tog give her taste
of the American quality. He would appeal to the
South, If they had any lingering fondness for the
Union, to come back, In Gods name, into the
Union, shake hands with the democracy. and in less
time than the most hopeful prophet could suggest.
the democracy would have the control Of this go.
vernment, reinstate the constitution, and have the
Union as it was, with all its rights. powers and
privileges. He declared his belief and hope that
the necessities Of the government would devolve
upon it the duty of calling back Mcclellan; but.
whether called back or not. he wanted the opposi.
tlon TO be informed that the democracy had
always carried forward the fghts Of this coun,
most triumphant results. always keeping the con-
stituton of tho United States in advance. He
pointed to the fact that, while there was no in
crease of destitution in the North by of the
war, England, in time of profound peace. had.
in the single district of Lancashire, population
of three hundred thousand on the verge of sta.va-
ton. In conclusion. he said that, however dis-
ntegrated the country might appear to be, If the
South would only do something to the utter pros.
tration of their leaders. and come back into the
Union all the stars of the old flag would glitter as
brilliantly they used to do and shine on through
the long lapse of ages for ever and ever. There
were no other speakers of note present. Governor
Seymour had been announced to speak, but sent
note from Utica stating that 1t was impossible for
him to be present Near the CLOSE of the proceed
ings the announcement was made that the Con
stituton and Union party" had unanimously
adopted the democratic ticket.
Tullahoma is said to be the place where the
rebel General Bragg. with the assistance Of Polk,
Breckenridge, Buckner, Hardee and Cheatham
will make stand to dispute the advance Of Gene
raj Rosecrans. Tulahoma is in Coffee county.
Tennessee, about seventy miles southeast OF
Nashville by the Chattanooga Railroad. and forty
miles from Murfreesboro. 1t is thirty miles from
McMnnville. with which place it is connected by
railroad.
General Mcneil. under whose order the ten
bush whackers were shot at Palmyra, is only mi
litia general. commanding portion Of the Home
Guard Of Missouri Not being a regular United
States officer, of course the general government is
not responsible for his acts, and the recent threat
Of retaliation, made by JEFF Davis, will probably be
withdrawn when this fact becomes known at Rich
mond
Hon. Luther Hanchett whose death was an
nounced yesterday by telegraph, was conserva
tive republican, representing the Second district
of Wisconsin in the present Congress. He was
nominated for reelection In the Sixth district for
the next House of Representatives and beat his
democratic opponent by large majority.
The investigation in the case of Superintendent
Kennedy, for the alleged arrest and detention OF
Mrs. Brinsmade, was brought to close yesterday.
Judge Dean put in written sta" "ent of his points
OF defence, instead of summinf the case in tho
usual form. The Commission, j heard three or
four other witnesses, among whoia was Mr.. Hogan
the well known Washington officer, and, as usual
in cases of this kind reserved their decision for
future day.
Stocks very duh Yesterday, and prices were y
per cent lower all round The market closed with
ward tendency Money rather plentiful at per
cent Exchange closed at 1s2>s l4Sk; gold sold at
i2s1 1879, and closed at l2ox bid. The dry goods i'm
port for tho week $o4e 377 than the import Of
either OF the corresponding weeks Of 1881 and 1860
The cotton market much depressed yesterday and
IN mddlings nomn~ in price, at from CSC a 66c.
per 10. Flour, wheat and were heavy and
tending downward, the demand was quito moderate
The sales Of groceries light also those Of
the principal kinds OF provisions including pork at
sl3 L. els 25, and prime lard which was down to
CSC. a9.c No change occurred IN the price Of beef,
butter cheese. Hides leather. WOO, and tobacco
in fair demand likewise fruit brsndies, wines,
hay petroleum and the principal kinds OF fsh. There
important movements reported in metals, can
dies seeds, whacbone hemp chemicals The freight
engagements were rather limited with less Grmness in
rates.