The New York herald., 1864-11-05

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ton, especially OF tho cavalry branch Two vessels
s sad brought. among other freight four hundred and
nily thousand pounds Of English for the rebel
troops. Henry howell, member Of Union 1snnssses
regiment charged with having deserted from the Fourth
Alabama rebel regiment, wss shot near Richmond on
Last Monday.
NIsCELLANEouS NEws.
The steamship Costa Rica, which arrived here yeser.
day, from Aspin wall the 26th OF october, furnishes
with interesting dispatches from our correspondent 10
Panama. containing intelligence from the South American
republics The Costa Rca brought this port over four
hundred thousand dollars 10 specie. Renforcements 10
the Spanish feet al The Chncha Islands had arrived but
though matters still wear warke aspect hostiites
between the Peruvans and the SpAuards had not yet
commenced. The government OF Chile is said not
to bs so In support OF Peru q
n was al the breaking out OF the difficulties,
being considered that the authorities OF tho latter re-
public have acted In very imprudeut aud rash manner
The financial ability the Peruvans for carrying on
war Of any great extent regarded somewhat doubtful
by many Another Peruvian ministerial resignation had
occurred, this being she second within short Time
The Chcaus celebrated the anniversary Of their inde
pendencs on the 18th OF September very en,husias
Ito throughout the country Another revolution
In Ecuador been queled. Admiral Pearson arrived
at Panama the the 22d ut and superseded Admiral
Ball in command OF United States squadron in the
Paci1c.
Our San Francisco dispatches inform that early
attack by the French Pacific feet MazStan Mexico,
anticipated the 26ih Of last month, and that the
Inhabitants OF the desirous Of It's capture
that they might be freed from the exorons and opproe
sions OF the native che The principal force Of Maxim
ian's troops In Western Mexico reported marching
chihuahua the last stronghold Of Juarez Tho steam
ship Golden City sailed from San Francisco for Panama
the Sd instant With million In specie board,
1857 900 Of which Is destined to this city, and the
m Under TO England.
The trial Of Colonel Samuel North, New York State
agent, Levi Cohn and II. n jones' charged with being
concerned in frauds soldcrs' votes, was continued
yesterday before the military commission ia Washing
ton The argument OF the previous against the urs
diction Of the In the case, continued This
rspied 10 By Judge Advocate Foster and the COM
mission decided that II had Jurisdiction. The Judge Ad
vooate then asked the Court to render judgment Of
guilty. because he maintained the accused by enter
ing the plea only Of want OF jurisdiction, tacity ad
rntted tho charges, and had sacrificed their
right TO plead not guilty. This demand was
denied also mott shat the three prisoners be
tried separately and that the Judge Advocate should
choose whether hs would try the three principals
aecessories After further arguments legal points,
the examination Of witnesses proceeded with, and
testimony Of four ave for the prosecution
taken after which the Court adjourned TO the 14th ins
to give tho defence time procure their Witnesses
they being granted the privilege OF summonng oil on
their list.
Messrs. Amasa J. Parker, ". r. Allen and William
Kelley, the commissioners appointed by Governor sey
TO visit Warrington and investigate tho charges Of
fraud against the State agents for receiving the soldiers
votss have made thoir report They had interviews
with the Secretary Of War; obtained from him per
mission - visit prison Colonel North and AessRs
Cohn and Jones, The arrested persons, who were sub
sc.sd improper treatment and great deprivation They
say that they could obtain copies OF tho charges against
shs accused and have ouad evidence that frauds were
committed by them !hey state ALSO that soldiers desirous
OF voting democratic ticket meet with great difficulties
10 their efforts TO DO The commissioners requested
Of tho Secretary OF War that eether Colonel North
and Messrs Cohen and Jones should bs given
up for trial 70 the Sale authorities or that
The proceedings IN their cases should Be post.
poned iii after the Presidential esction they
leased cn parole neither Of which being complied with,
communication addressed 70 President Lincoln by
Messrs Parker, Allen and Kelly stating the entire
and their abers being completed, bcy LETT Washington
VIII bs that Of the desires of the eommisson-
the posponemAnt Of the trial ell after the Presidential
elecsion-has besn complied with BY the adjournment Of
| the court 10 Abe I4th Inst
Political matters engross the public attention. and
win costinue 10 do until Tuesday nexi 70 the
cusoa OF nearly all affairs military
msnts Tho Presidential campaign 10 being most vigo.
rousIy conducted and Is particularly exciting 10 this
city and vicinity as 10 shown BY numerous notices
Of nestlnea
A large and enthusiastic meeting Of merchants and
business OF this city n favor Of The election to
the Presidency Of Abraham Lincoln held yesterday
afternoon in front the Custom House. 10 Wall street
Mr.. Noses a. Gr.nnsl presided and speeches made
by him, General wabrdge, Messrs. W. N. Evarts, VIM.
L. Dodge and others.
The Hon Gerrt Smith appeared at the Cooper Institute
yesterday afternoon at two O'Clock TO hear and
questions put 10 him by ali ccmers republican demo-
crat. There many OF the latter present,
was the whole audience large Tho discussion
free conference az IL termed, lasted from two till
past Ave O'clock and quito animated and interesting
throughout There several ladies present
Carl schurz. addressed large and enthusiastic meet
ing the Cooper Institute last evening In favor Of the
re election OF President Lincoln. The meeting amoet
exclusively German
4 large and enthusiastic meeting Of ladies was held
t the Church OF Messiah evening favor the
reelection OF Lincoln wm Curtis Noyes, Charles Sum-
nsr and Rev. Or. Bellows made speeches upon the
occasion.
proCossioh IN
last night brt 10 was not very extensive affair." About
| two Thousand participated 10 the demonstration.
The democracy Of Brooklyn turned out last night 10
strong force, with all tho parapherna;ia OF torchght
demonstration.
The democrats OF this city win parade in torchlight
procession through the principal this evening" and
will be reviewed By General Mcclellan st tho Fifth Ave.
nue. Hotel -
Tho Nashville Union OF the lst inst announces that
the Mcclellan electoral ticket In Tennessee has been with
drawn. #..M
The city Of Baltimore and oil the railroad trains running
thenoe northward daily crowded beyond their
capacity for accommodation BY citizens and soldiers
their way home TO vote
meeting Of Marylaudefs resident n this city and
vicinity he'd last evening the Veteran On Club