New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-30

AIBANl. jan -, ISos.
POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Two important political bodies were in session
hero yesterday afternoon and evening The Dem
ocratic" State Central Committee held is regular es
sion at the DclnvGn House during the afternoon and
before adourning fixed upon the Path day of February
As the time Of holding the next State Convention q the
party AT this Convention delegates be chosen 10
represent the State at the Chicago Co ton on the
4th OF July This IL a success for the Anti Peace fac
ton Of the party nasmuch the principal reason fr
fixing upon early date for The State Convention.
ultra peace men would II time allowed. be abb. 20
bring force enough into the Convention 20 change the
system Of electng delegates to the National
and instead Of having them elected by general ticket a.
the State Convention hare them chosen nom separate
districts by the voters thereof
In this way tho CSeperhesa' par oieesnce or .ee s
primaries and other party machinery In certain DIS
rics send considerable representation TO Chicago
Ibis supposed that the action Of yesterday defeats THIS
plan But unless all signs fail che immediate prospect
before the perty IL far from promising much peace and
harmony. The "irrepressble conflict broke ont IN a
mild form at the meeting Of yesterday and nothing but
the prompt adjournment prevented more decided ont
break. The Soldiers Voting amendment appears D,
have greatly pepexcd these political Solops one mem
Der gave " rs his opinion that the soldiers were per
mitted 70 vote ii would be for the Democrats 10
run any ticket while another reoned that the party
took ground against the amendment u would ee 20 un-
u
TO appeal to the people for support dilemma which
seemed 10 be obvious to oil. 49,
Last evening large number OF MON members o. the
Legislature State officers. and other leading politicians
on that side assembled Ut the Union League Rooms IN
State street. The meeting was held IN pursuance Of
celi signed by Me.srs. Depsw. Ireman SeherDerhorn
Hiscock and Field Speaker Alvord presided and ET
Senator Truman and Mr.. GerTli Smith took leading
part in the proceedings. Mr. Smith Introduced series
Of resolutions. differing with tho Administration a.
10 some Of It's latest measures OF policy. The resOlu
fions received Limited and laid
the table by large majority. Mr.. Truman wished the
meeting 10 take ground against tie nomination Of Mr
Ballard IISecretary of State, ne Consul to Havana.
but the representation that the salary wa insai
Gent TO support the incumbent, and the dangers OF
pesence were very formidable il was concluded that
the appointment was very happy practical joke the
part Of our worthy President, and the meeting con.
cluded 10 acquesce in IT,
THE BOUNTY BILL
The Senate has had protracted session over The
General bounty Bill which ut the time OF closing this
letter IL not concluded.
The POLICE BILL.
Tie Senate Committee on Cities had a long sitting
yesterday afternoon the Police Bill and then adj
iOurned its further consideration for week At this
rate the whole session will be exhausted before the bill
is acted upon. The wirepullers in New.York are eE
oessiyely busy about this b and the ndeci-on Of the
Committee IL occasonod by the pressure brought %
bear upon them in behalf Of different parties who desire
places ia the Commission.
AN AMEgDE HONOR ABLE.
In late lettor spoke OF the Hon. M. Pinctuey of
New York as a Democrat who had served his country
for two years in the field. This statement based
upon information received st the time from one OF hi.
friends, but learn inquiry that il was mistake.
and il il which may njnre the gencman's stand
ing with his political friends, hasten to correct it,
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.
The Assembly to-day passed the bill directing the
holding of q special election the subject Of C0nstI
tond amendments 1t goes Immediately 10 the Senate
sUPFERIHGs OF SOLDIERS.
It win be recoleced that the resolutions directing
the Special Committee the subject Of suicrings Of
returned soldiers to visit New York aud other military
depots were referred 10 tho Committee Federal Rca
tons who were directed 10 report within week. The
Committee reported this morning Ii will be perceived
by the letter Of Gen. Dix which forms part Of the re-
port and Of which copy Is subioncd that the reports
OF the suerDgs OF these men have been very greatly
exaggerated.
To the Hon VIZ DEWEY, Chairman Q Committee Federal
sR have the honor acknowledge the receipt Of your
note with resolution of n, Assembly extracts from The
Albany Aygus etc. ia regard to the suffering oil Volunteers
viii Al an early day make fun report for the information
Of the Committee and In the meantime desire to assure you
IN regard the Park Barracks and ket Island are Tor tie
most part gross Interpretations
am, very respectfully, your obedieht sefVsIht, ,
JOHN A. DIX, hsor-Genersl
BROADWAY AND OTHER RAILRoADs
Mr. Bryant Of New-YOrk, this morning gave notice
Of hin 10 be introduced hereafter in relation 10 GER
tain Ordinances Of the New.York Common Council,
authorizing Railroad in Broadway This IL supposed
10 be a blow at the Harlem Railroad Company
bin was introduced authorizing the construction OF
railroad from the foot Of Christopher street TO houston
street ferry, full abstract Of which is subioined.
The Discussion Of the Governors mcssnge
The Police BilI-Ciiy Taxes and
Assessments.