The New York herald., 1862-11-01

The following are the democratic gains in the
popular vote since 1860, ut the recent elections in
the following States:--
pennsylvania Observation-Disclosures. 68,5ll
Ohio 81 ,s32
Ihoana. a...........~... .................. 5e,b24
IOWA. ...........,,......... l3,10C
Maine. ............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1854,
Total democratic gain. ........ ..... .l97 ,21(
republican mass meeting was held last nigh
at the Cooper Institute. Several German gentle
men addressed the au,sience. and their sentiments
were loudly applauded by tne,.,r friends. General
Wadsworth also spoke. His speech Is fepo,t led ir
another column.
There considerable assemblage Of the de.
mocracy at the corner of Grand street and East
Roadway last evening, to urge the claims of Mr..
Duffy for Congress- The enthusiasm that pre-.
vailed was not much to speak of, but several
speeches were delivered and number Of cheers
elected. General Corcoran was expected-as it
was assaid-but up to late hour, whom our reporter
left, the gallant officer had not appeared.
most amusing and exciting scene took place
at the Academy of MusicIast evening, in the way
OF a discussion on the slavery question between
George Francis Train, Cassius NJ. Clay, and an su.
dience sympathzing with Mr.. Trains views on the
subject full report will be found in our CO.
lumns. The discussion is to be renewed this even.
ing at the Cooper Institute.
At the meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen YES
terday, the nomination of Henry A. Hurlbut for
Street Commissioner was rejected by a vote of
nine to three. The name of William P. Ester.
brook was sent in by the Mayor for the Office Of
Assistant Commissioner of the Croton Water
Board, and referred to special committee, con-
sisting of Aldermen Walsh, jeremiah and Allen.
After the transaction of some unmportant bust.
ness. the Board adjourned till one O'Clock to-day
The Army of the Potomac. under the command
of General George B. Mcclellan, will, in future,
consist Of three grand armies, nine corps, thirty
divisions, seventy brigades. The first grand
army will consist of the corps d'armee of Major
Generals Reynolds date Hooker), Fitz John Por-
ter and W. B. Franklin, and will be commanded by
the Senior Major General, Joseph Hooker. The
second army will consist of the corps da,mee Of
Major Generals Couch Qatc Sumner), o. G. Will.
cox Gate Burnside), Slocum Cate Banks), and
will be commanded b. Ss;iSs s;Ss S.aiur General am.
brose Everett Burnside. The third grand army
will consist Of the corps dd,mee of Major Gene.
rai ooN ena Two others now organized, and to
whom permanent commanders have NOT ye, pvo-
assigned by the President. This army will be
commanded BY Senior Major General Edwin v.
Sumner.
The Washington Stdr says:-" Those journals in
New York who are representing General Sickles
as having changed his politics are in error. He
disclaims having done any such thing"
Hon. Alfred Ely has Withdrawn from the en-.
v.s. IN the Twenty-eighh Congressional district Of
this Sta. :
rbursdav the a, day Of December, to be obserp
d as q day of pa Ilic Thanksgiving in the .ro.
Ginces.
need be indulged for 40 safstv of
hat city. ns there are abundant = o.n. e. nrotoct
at hand a.
,Thop,as Stewart, aged ni' e,vtvo wears Of East
'se-<ton. Ohio, was p ,vate in the One Hundred
md First ONO res~ ent and took part in the bat
tie of PerryVhs where he was complimented for
his bravery md soldierly bearing. He has four
sons two 'srapdsons and three sopsiplaw at pre-.
sen. N ;ns army. lie was born IN ITO, at Utch.
:, .s,a, Conn. where his father now resides, aged
one hundred and twenty-five years.
| The Toronto Globe thinks that, In view OF the
fact Of the Union forces being in possession Of
| all tne SOneueTdle poTLb, ds Wcu % tne Cici
| cities and rivers Of the Southern states, Eng.
| land will not recognize the rebel government un
| iii after it il recognized in Washington.
The Office Of the Volunteer newspaper, at Car
! Isle, Pennsylvania, was destroyed by mob or
the night Of the Gath inst. The paper was slightly
| secesh.
During the seven days, from the llth to the It'll
OF October four hundred and thrty-one cases O.
yellow fever occurred in Wilmington, N. c., oil
| which one hundred and two proved fatal.
The Common Council OF Rochester have ordcret
the issue Of one hundred thousand dollars In small
| change notes.
Another slave case was commenced yesterda.
in the United States Circuit Court, before Judg
shipman. Joseph r. Santos was indicted for ft
ting out the Cora as SLAYER. He IL defended b.
Messrs Jas. 4. Brady and Perry; the United State
District Attorney aud Dir. Andrews for the govern
ment. After taking portion Of tho testimony
the case was adjourned TO Monday
stocks generally higher yestcrjay, especially
| governments end Erie old There was, however, yer,
lttle speculative excitement and dininuon OF ou,sid,
osysrs. Money was esys, s 10 good borrowers on lh
best saeefos hi cl3sea at5a6a7to 70 spectators Cot
c,.scl al sloul 100; tsebanse At il3ah
CoGGi e's. ~ G.e,t.6 very iirm, with sae
cri sc S.cs n d nos, ..~.e iac ~ VIE,
| ie. y. Corn w stafy tai irsiuess wss ~
| ar.r. rrfk saeer ~, ,nclc freely fn'cba-ed
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