The New York Herald Newspaper, October 12, 1849, Page 4

a eet NEW YORK HERALD. Tax Riots wm Parmapevrnia—Tuere Cavse.— For the last two or three days, the public mind has Rorthwest corner of Fuitou and Nessau sts. | beenexcited by the details of the dreadful riots JAMES GORDON BENNETT, PROPRIETOR AND EDITOR, Norice TO CORRESPONDENTS. ‘OK RESPONDENCE, cont tm Sis OF CITY 1 , of all sorte, are oe BMS Or'Cit'y iN TELL IGEN! Hic NOTICE taken of anongmous communications, Whatever is intended for insertion must be authenticated by the me and address of the writer; not spoeesar ty for publication, but ana guaranty of his good faith, eannot return rejected communications, THe ‘ESTABLISHMENT ts open throughout fs THE DAILY HE, per annum, TH editions, 2 cent NG EDITION 1 00 Tapubtuned at3o'clock, A.M. « Bret AFTERNOON EB Bil o'clock; and the second at 3 o'clock, P. M. i THE WE HERALD, for circulation on this Con~ Safirday, at tia cents per copy reulation tn Europe, and prince at 6% cents per copy, or $4 per '¢ to include the postage. 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WEICH’S COLISEUM, PORMANCRR, ko ir Piace.—Eqursrnian Pen~ New York, Friday, October 12, 164%, The Caicdenta’s News, The fire in the Telegraph Buildings, on the eornerof Hanover and Beaver streets, yesterday afternoon, prevented all communication with Bos- ton last night, and hence we are without any tidings from the Caledonia. Canada—The Annexation Ques ‘The question of annexation to the United ¢ontinues to be debated with great interest by the | Inhabitants and public journals of Canada, more | particularly by those that, in times past, were | looked upon as the most loyal subjects of the Briush crown, and prided themselves on moaopo- lizing all the loyalty in those provinces. We have adverted in our columns to the causes which induced them to desert the ground of loyalty, and to assume the position which they now occupy. The principal one was, that, under the system of responsible government which was introduced into Canada, the French interest gained as- eendancy in the provincial parliament, and con- trolled, as a matter of course, the distributioa of the offices and emoluments, to the exclusion of the British or tory party, who had enjoyed all the loaves and fishes trom time :mmemorial, and whe looked upon and treated the French, not as tellow subjects, on equal terms with each other as re- garded political rights, but as a conquered people, | whom the conquerors had a right to dictate to and eentrol. Under the responsible government scheme, the French got the control of the legis lature and of the spoils, and trom the time when they got the ascendancy until the present, their political opponents, the British or tory party, have been chufing and fretting at the idea of French domination. ‘This is the situation of the two parties in Cana- da, and the cause which produced the present state of things there, and the disturbed and excited that took place in Philadelphia on the evening of the 9th instant, and the morning of the 10th. By the accounts which we received of the disgraceful proceedings of the rioters—who seem to flourish unmolested in that city—it seems they appeared in sufficient numbers to defy the authorities; and it was not until the military were called out, and were ready to fire on him, that they dispersed. This, however, they did notdo until they accom- plished their purpose, by destroying several houses by fire, and killing and wounding several citizens. A more disgraceful scene never took place in any civilized community, and unless measures be promptly and speedily taken to prevent a repetition of such melancholy spectacles as Philadelphia has repeatedly presented within the last few years, that city will eventually be controlled by the riot- ers, and law und order become a mockery. Both life and property will be unsafe—if, indeed, they are not so already there—and rowdyism will gather force and strength by continued impunity, wotil it dictates to the respectable and well-disposed por- ton of the community. Such will be the result of things in Philadelphia, if stringent measures be not speedily used for the complete suppression of the reckless and daring vagabonds, who have so long been permatted to disturb the peace of that city. The great cause of those disturbances and riots is the defective organization of the munictpal go- vernment. There are several local governments in that city, each acting independently of the other; whereas, if all were consolidated, or if there were but one central government for the | whole city and county, rowdyism would soon be suppressed, by united and determined action. der the present system there can be no united action. The aldermen of Moyamensing, for in- stance—which 18 the hotbed of the rioters and rowdies—will not discharge their duty, because they are elected by the very men who cause the disturbances which disgrace that city. Itis the same in Southwark and other municipalities; and hence there can be no unity of actlon among the authorities in suppressing riots and punishing those who create them. Our exemption, in the city of New York, from similar scenes, is owing to the manner in which onr municipal government is organized. We have no divisions, such as exist in Philadelphia; and although the streets of our city were, we admit, washed with the blood of our citizens atthe riot in Astor Place, on the deplo- rable might of the tenth of May last, yet, if our authonties had adopted proper measures in time, the collision between the mulitary and the rioters would not have taken place. There never was worse management exhibited by the autho- rities of any city than there was, on that occasion, by Mayor Woodhull and his associates, and the whole police torce. When the riot reached a eri- cis, the Mayor himself fled, and showed imbe- cility to a lamentable extent. Reeorder Tal- madge was the only officer of the municipal go- vernment present who evinced proper energy and decision. If the others had acted with the deter- mination that he did, and had taken proper measures to make the police force available on the first night (Menday) ef the disturbance, the riot would have been stopped in its 1acipieney, and our city would not have been disgraced as it was. To the imper- fect organization of our police system, and the im- becility displayed by the authorities, may be attri- buted the disastrous collision between the milita- ry and the mob, and the loss of life that followed. Our police system is falsely constituted, in the sate way as 18 the municipal governments of Phi- ladelpbia. The men are appointed by the Mayor, on the nommmation of the Aldermen of the respec- tive wards, and the nominations are the reward for political services rendered. Hence there i: alliance between the various Aldermen and the police, and the officers to whom the latter are acs | countable by law, have really no control over feelings between the rival races. The approval of | the Rebellion Losses bill by the Governor Gene- ral, the refusal of the British government to ecall Lord Elgin, for having sanctioned that measure, and their support of him in the course which he | has pursued in the administration of the affairs of thore provinces generally, destroyed all hope in | the breasts of the Tory party of acquiring their Jost power, which, in the ordinary course of po- litical affaire, had been transferred to the French Asamenns, therefore, of releasing themselves | from Fench domination, they all at once threw away the mantle of loyalty, and seized the idea of annexing Canada to the United Scates—in the firs, place, however, only for the purpose of frightening the British Parliament into their measures, but afterwards for getting rid of the French, and now, 1p all seriousness, all parties seem to be going the | whole figure. ‘The annexation question 18 discussed more than ever; and it ts supported openly by many news- papers of influence and circulation, whose repeated remurks and discussions on the propriety of eever- ing the political connection between Canada and Great Britain, and uniting the destiny of the ormer with that of the American confederacy, will, no doubt, in course of time, remove the prejadices | towards the people and institutions of the United | States, which exist in the minds #f the masses of the Canadians, and prepare them for becoming tuzens of this republic. But this change of opia- | ion—this revolution in men’s minds—will take a litle time to mature. Nor would it, perhaps, be | advisable that annexation should take place with- out the Canadians undergoing a probation, and | without the advantages and disadvantages of the proposed change were duly weighed, and a delibe- | them. Our police system, in fact, at present, is nothing but a political organization, divided into as many sections as there are wards in the city nefficiency, therefore, is easily accounted fur, and it becomes apparent, that unless it be re-or- ganized, we might as well be without any. Look at the conduct of the police at the present time, and the way in which they spend their time. | They are in crowds at every political caucus—are | the principal speakers and workers among every knot of bar-room politicians throughout the city, but are never to be found doing their duty. The whole system must be altered, or it must be abolished. Our citizens are taxed heavily for maintaining it, and they receive nothing in return. But, as we said fbeiore, Philadelphia will never be exempt from rowdyism until their muaicipal government undergoes a radical change. To this end the energies of the respectable and law-abid- ing portion of the citizens should be direeted—and we hope they will be thus directed —because the numerous fights and riots which take place there, reflect diegrace not only on that city, but on the whole country, especially m the estimation of the old world. Ovrraces in Penu—More Wonk ror Crave ton.— There 1s already a difliculty to settle between the Chilion Minister and Mr. Clayton. The en. tente cordrale with Calderoa de la Barca is inter- rupted ; and, lastly, a job of work has been cut out for owr Secretary in Peru. The Chihans and Peruvians have been rather summarily superseded by our gold diggers m California, and the out- rages at Callao against several American seamen, under sanction of the local authorities, were, proba- bly, in retaliation for the expulsion of some Pera- viens from the gold mines. The particulars of Fate conclusion arrived at, that annexation to the ted States would be a favorable change for nada. The annexatiomets of Canada must not, how ever, imagine that the people of this country are exceedingly anxious tor their incorporation into our eonfederecy, or that they can become members of ovr mighty republic at any time they please. There must be two parties to every contract. In addition to that, the subject is surrounded with difficultie-— some of a very important character, which it would take a long time to discuss and dispose of. Their ‘union with the United States might be opposed by the Southern States, unless an equivalent for the anti-slavery interest which Canada would bring into our national councils, were made up ia some way or other. In the nateral course of things, the Spanish ieland @f Cuba will fall into our lap; and the annexation of that island might in part supply the equivalent referred to. We have received a large | slice of territory by the incorporation of Texas, | and by the indemnity whieh we got, in the late war, from Mexico; and we cannot, for the present, at least, expect any more from that quarter. Suba, | therefore, is the only place to which we can look | for an equivalent to our Southera frends, to mike | np for the accession of Northern influence whic Canada would bring into the Union. But the an m of Cuba is not yet ripe. The navy of the tates has been employed under the direc tion of the cabinet at Washington, in the anti American work of preventing the inhabitants of Cuba from asserting their independence and na- sionality, with success; 80 that Spanish govern- ment there is strengthened for a few years longer. St would not, perhaps, be advisable to take in he Canadas, without at the same time incorporating Southern territory, in order to maintain the eqnili- brium which now exists between the interests and sentiments of the several sections of the repablic There is no question that the feelin, favor of annexetion ie becoming stronger in Canada every doy. We shall continue to watch its progress, as well as the temper ia which it ie discussed; but the project cannot be carried out for some little time to @ome, no matter how desirous our Canadian friends may become for the change. They must first get the consent of Great Britain—them we will talk — #y Teatonably be exyect these outrages at Callao will be found in our piper of to-day. Mr. Clay, our Charge, had promptly demanded satisfaction and damages. But the de- nowement had wot transpired A ship of war was badly wanted at Callao, to protect American in- terests in that quarter; but up to this time, the disposable foree of the navy has been employed in her Cathohe Majesty's service, off Cuba and at Round Island. As we understand the fishermen have been dispersed, a vessel or two now may be rpared, and should be at once despatched to Perv! Non-Intenvertion— Anxotuer Nest Eoo ron Mr. Ciavron.—The Trait d’ Union, a French payer published in the city of Mexico, affirms that Eng- land has offered her mediation to the Mexiean go- vernment in the war which continues to rage be- tween the whites and the Indians of Yueatan- The chief condition of the pacification, is the gront of a slice of territory, doubtless at some point commanding the south passage into the Gulf, or a route across the Isthmus to the Pacific. It these overtures are accepted, Great Britain may occupy the Straits of the Carribbean Se., and lock up the Gulf of Mexico at her option. The policy of Mr. Monroe, in the affairs of the North Ameri- can continent, was the policy of non-intervention by foreign nations, the policy of no more foreign colonies, or nest eggs for future equabbles with foreign governments. The Seeretary of State having token, from necessity, the right position in reference to the Sambo Sqnatter of the Mosquito coast, we have no immediate apprehensi ofa surrender in that quarter, whatever may be the ultimate results of diplomatic jnggling. But would jt not be well to send down one of our loafing ships «f war to inquire into the affairs of Yucatan, or is all the navy employed at Round Island? Sporting Intelligence, Union Cows 1=Tror gentlemen of Newark NJ. have made up a aweepetake of $600, tretted f y (to-morrow) afternoon, at on O'clock, over the above course, mile heats, best three in five, to 250 Ib wagens, We have no doubt th prove ® very interesting affair, On tl will be another trotting mateh for $600, two mile heats, toharners, Altegeth«r, @ plearsat afterneoy's sport Un- | Tux New Yorx Evection—Taemsuine ov THE Trarot Casinget —The Republic newspaper, the organ of the teapot cabinet at Washington, had a long article on Wednesday last, on New York politics. From the tenor of its remarks we should say that the cabinet fear the coming election in this State will result in a disastrous defeat of the whigs. The result, it saye, will be, to a great extent, “an index to the populanty of General Taylor.” We disagree with the Republic in its view of the matter. The popularity of General Taylor was not an issue in the elections which have taken place since his election to the Presi- dency, nor will our election turn on that point. General Taylor is as popular with the American people as he ever was—he is as much esteemed, re- spected, and, we may add, beloved, by the Ameri- can people, as he ever was. But we will inform the Republic what was the issue in those elections, and what willbe the issue in the election soon to take place in this State. It is the policy pursued by General Taylor’s cabinet, foreign and domestic, and no effort of the cabinet, supported by the Republic, to identify General Taylor with that policy, or to hang to the skirts of his popularity, will succeed. The people of New York, and other States, can dizcriminate between General Taylor and his cabinet, and they willdo so. When they gave their suflrages to the old hero they knew he was unacquainted with the details of government business, and when he called his cabinet advisers together, that he placed his pledges and letters before them asa guide in administering the affairs of government. They know, too, that both have been grossly disregarded and violated by the cabi- net; and if the people of Pennsylvania and other States have condemned and rebuked their conduct and their policy, the cabinet may rest satisfied that the people of New York will do so likewise. We were the first journalist in the country to nominate | General Taylor, and to advocate his election. We supported him all through, and will continue to do 80; but the spirit which animated usin that course will not sanction the base manner in which he has been betrayed by the present tea-pot cabinet, or al- low us to support the cabinet in the policy which they have thought proper to_ pursue since their ac- cession to office. While we denounce the cabinet and its policy, we shallcontinue to support General Taylor, and, at the same tume, prevent any trickery by Mr. Clayton and his associates, or his organs, to identify their policy with General Taylor, or to put the old hero’s popularity in question, in any State election, from succeeding, as tar as we can do xo. Nor do we suppose for a moment, that any such trickery will avail the cabinet. The people of the United States are rapidly arriving at the con- clusion that the present cabinet cannot conduct the afluirs of this great country ina proper man- ner, or according to their wishes, and they wili not cease until it is disbanded, and better and more competent men placed in their stead. ton and his associates are gifted with any sagacity, they can read their fate in the elections which have tuken place recently in Pennsylvania and other If Mr. Clay- | TELEGRAPHIC INTELLIGENCE. jum mary, By the way of New Orleans, we have received some highly important intelligence from Peru, which will be found below ; also, news from Rio Janeiro—the movements of the President—pro- ceedings of the Court of Appeals, at Buffalo— Ma kets, &e &e. The New York and Boston, New York and Watrhington, and New York and Erie lines of tele- graph, were prevented from operating yesterday afternoon and last night, by a fire that occurred in the building, (corner of Hanover and Beaver sts ) jn which the offices of those lines are situated. The Washington lime was put in operation at Jer- sey City, at a late hour, Important from Peru—Outrage on Ameri- can Chug New Onxreans, October 6, 1849, News from Callao gives information of @ gross out- rage committed on the 28th August, by the crew of the Peruvian war steamer, on three men belonging to the brig Acadian, which vessel was preparing to sail for San Francisco, ‘They were ashore, and were about to return to the brig in @ boat, when they were attacked by the Peru- vian crewand # party of boatmen; were eruelly beat. en and thrown into the water; afterwards dragged ashore, their arms pinioned, again cruelly beaten, placed in the stocks, and kept there the next day; the authorities refusing their liberation, because it was the President's birth day. The captain of the brig protested before Mr. Clay our Charge, against the proceedings of the officers of the war steamer, laying the damages to the vessel and crew at $10,000. Mr. Clay instantly demanded satis- faction from the Peruvian government; but there is no account received of the cbaracter of the reply made. ‘While Mr. Clay was waiting the reply, another out- rage was committed on the captain of the American whaler Rambler, who was attacked and beaten shock- ingly. United States vessels were much wanted at Callaoy to protect the lives, interests and property of American citizen Movements of President Taylor. Bavtimoxe, October 11—12 M. President Taylor is now engaged in receiving the congratulations of his friends at Barnum’s. He will re- turn to Warhipgton to-morrow. ANOTHER DESPATCH. Baxtimone, October 11—P. M. The President attended the Agricultural Fair to- day, and appeared much delighted with his visit, He will leave to-morrow for the White Hout Appolntment—The Hon, John ©, Calhoun. Wastincron, October 11—P. Mi, Franois W. Preston has been appointed Consul to Guay amas and Porto Rico, The National Intelligencer says, that a letter has been received here, in which it is stated that Mr. Calboun does not intend to resign his seat in the Senate of the United States. Various rumors have been afloat, to the effect that Mr. ©, would probably retire from public life; but they are all erroneou! Ten Days Later from Rio Janciro. Baxrimone, October 11, 1849. States, and they will be coufirmed in what we say when our New York election shall have taken place. steamship Alleghany, which was sent down in a and the overthrow of despotism in that productive island, has returned to Norfolk, to take in wood ud coal, to be in readiness, probably, for the trans- portation of Mr. Poussin back to France, if he should accept the “free passage” offered him by the Seeretary of State. The ship Albany remained at Ship Island, and the steamer Water Witch and the schooner Flirt, at the last accounts, were stand- ing guard over the fishermen at Round Island. It is wellto be on the safe side, for a half dozen night, might stir up an insurrection, involving our | policy of neutrality. Who goes out as bearer of the entente covdéale to the Emperor of Hayut | Whereis Rey? | Mr. Ewrna, ov tue Inrerton Derantaent.— His Drrexce.—One of our Washington corres- pondents undertakes the defence of Mr. Ewing, Secretary of the Home Department, against certain | petty charges tramped up by Grandfather White- head, or rather Grandfather Blockhead, of the ‘Union newspaper. We condemn Mr. Ewing for his general policy and principles as an adviser | of the President—no more, no less. Oa the ques- | tion of rewards and appointments he is “a journey- | man throat-cutter”—no more, no less, Grandfather a distinction between General Taylor and his cabinet. ange Dotngs at St. Peter's Catholic Cnurch—Blahop Hughes tn the Field, that the affairs ‘St Peter's Chureh had, for It along Ume been grossly mismanaged, and that the trustees had got deeply inte debt, to the amoui we have heard, of $200,000, The majority of tho era ditors could but ill afford to lie out of their money, and it was arranged to pay them by instalments Faith | was not kept with them, anda considerable ferment | exeued. Bishop Hughes, by way of compensating by | prerent veal for past neglect and mal-administration of bis ecclesiastical affairs, made up his mind in this crivis to carcy matters with a high hand. He sent word yo Dr. Pive, the pastor, and Mr, Benson, a Protes- | tant ied to the reverend tleman's sister, that he would come to the church on the following Sabbath, | Gast Sunday) and expose to the people the delinquen- cy of the trustees and the book-keeper (Vr Beason) in — particular The lattcr sent him word that if he saidany, thieg about bim from the sitar he would horsewhip “lordship To cowhide alive bishopandalord! This ver ful threat. Dr. tloghes, bi ver, true to hi promise, did come, aod at the three o'clock service, poured out a torrent of indignant, ecathing eloque upon the devoted heads of the clergy aad the trastess, | not forgetting Benson. to whom he “spoke daggers,” in sly inuendos. (Whether the promised cohiding fol- Tue Navy anv tue Rounp Istanpers.—The | fishermen stealing into Havana, on some dark | Blockhead, of Washihgton, would do well to make | By the arrival of the bark W. fH. D. ©, Wright, Me- Donald, we have advices from Rio to the 3d of Septem. | ber, ‘The Brazilian elections passed off quietly. | Among the passengers in the Wright, we notice ‘Thos, C. McDowell, Consul at Rio, as bearer of des- patches from the U.S, Legation to our government.— prodigious hurry to prevent the invasion of Cuba, | 1» js also the bearer of despatches from the Brazilian | government to the Legation at Washington, | ‘The stock of flour op band was 8,000 bbl, and was | selling at 16 a 16 for Richmond, and 16a 16 for Baitt- | more. There was no export dumana for flour, The | stock on hand, of coffee, was 40,000 bags, and the erop | was catimated at 700,000 bags, ‘The tollowing vessels were im port :—Brig William Price, Rowland, for Philadelphia; ship Arkansas, Shep- perd, from New York, bound for California; bark J. Walls, Jr., Sandford, from New Haven, for Cali fornia ; bark Hope, Ottinger, from New York, for California; Wm y, from New York; R. J, Slo- per, do.; brig J. C. Don, Glover, from Boston for Califor- nia, and Lucy Ann, from do, The W. A. Trust and Banking Company Before the Court of Appe Burraro, Oot. 11, 1849, ‘The great case of the North American Trust and Banking Company, of so much interest to financial par- ties in Wall street, has occupied the attention of the court for several days, (having been taken up last week.) in hearing argument from come of the ablest members ofthe bar in the State. The ease on the calendar is No, 30, entitled ‘David Leggett, receiver appellant, t Ricbard M, Blatchford, and others, respon- dents.” At the present term, Mr. Cleaveland and Samuel Beardstey have appeared for appellant.and Wi F. Butler and Chas. O’Conor, for respondents, uments have been conducted chiefly by Mr. O'Conor and Mr Beardsley. To-di for appell: ‘The decision of the court will not be given until the xt term. yrrato, Oct. LLP. M. The argument in the case of David Leavitt, Receiver: appeliant, against Wm. M, Blatebford and others, re- spondents, was concluded at 12 o'clock, to-day, TI opening argument in No, 14 was then concluded, and the Court adjourned, ‘The Case of Barre Covummia, ($ C.) October 6-40. M. John L. Barret, obarged with being engaged in the dissemination of abolition documents at Spartanburg, | has been admitted to bail in the sum of one thousand | dollars, His case will be continued The Southern M. Baxrisone, October 11-9 P.M. ‘The Southern mail has come to hand, but eontains nothing of importane Markets Anant, October 11—6 P. M. of produce by caval yesterday were — Flour, 5.000 bushels; corn. 14 0v0 do.. bar- rey is not £0 active; the wales are 8 (0)s0. for two rowed, and 6ijge. Burrato, October 11-6 P. M. for four rowed. | lowed weknow not) The eongregation and the press, | 100, came in tor their 6! neiaticn He took it mech to heart that he had never been Invited to St Peter's. and had never been © ed in ite affairs But he was now determined to take proper position. and the congregation might hence. forth regard hie “lordyhip’ as thelr pastor He would appoint acommittee ef management, placing himeeif at their bead. to relieve the trastees from their present embarrasem: He had been told that the poor ere itors were being paid off at the rate of $3.000 per month; but he found this statement was fal he liar?)—and he would now, therefore take the ad- | ministration of the temporal and spiritual affairs of the | | discharge of bis ecclesiastical duties It would ben fate | day for the ehurob, if it were ruled by the authority of | the press, This meek minister of the gorpel cared not for the law either, would not allow the hij thority in the Jaw to dare to lay a hand upen that edi fice. which was dedicated to the worship of the living God. The bishop then gave the congregations “fitip.”’ Bt. Peters was the only church that bad deserted him — all the others obeyed him a a bishop, looked up to conclusion of his observations | ail persons, except owners of pews, | it is a very protty quarrel as it stands.” Some further developements may be shortly expect b plot thickens fast. Bishop Haghes shows spunk, We begin to like his lordship amazingly. Army Intelligence. ‘The Hon. Geo. W. Crawford, the Secretary of War, accompanied by Major General Scott, left town at7 clock yesterday morning, for West Point, to inapect | he military works at that place. It !# bis intention to retorn to the city this mornt 4 devote to-day and to morrow to visiting the several military posts in this vicinity, He stops at the Irving How ‘We learn that General Garland | toned bere, in connection with the recruiting rervice, | has been ordered to join bis brigade. at Ban Antonto, Texas. Gen G. is one of those brave and gallant off. cere who served throughout the Mexican war with high distinetion to themeelver and their country. Snow fell to the depth of two inebes at Temple, N.11, om the Toh imate, re of the wide-sweeping de- | ‘The receipts of bbls flour; 60 000 et is heavy. Produce rine yesterday were, 7.500 uushela wheat; 13,000 bushels cora, for flour, owing to large teoetpts, #.. at $4 60 for Micl inues tm large suppiy ad, reac joago. at OBe.; Wisconsin at 730; ; and Monroe at Se ‘The market for corn, #. but there is no change to notice, There 7 The Penns: The details of t very fi tet rities u for Canal Commissioner, #0 far as ascertained, | are as follows = For Gamble ‘Westmoreland Lo Dem For Puller, Whig, 2.000 Lancaster Cow 00 1400 Dar 200 Allegheny 0 Delawar ‘The Legislature will be democratic In both branches Tn the House. the democratic majority will be avoa: 20; the Sepate. 1 ‘The resnits for Atsemblymen. 60 afcertained, are as follows, compared with 1848 : ——19.—-— —- 1808 —~ Wig. Dem, Whig, Dem. Allegheny. oe = ¢ = By . 2 - * - = - 4 1 - ’ 3 a - i 1 2 - 2 - i - i - a _ a 8 - ‘ -~ r - r = a 1 1 Northampton. . = 8 _ 8 Pr ipbia city, +‘. ~ s «= . 01 “= s _—,, Bebuy kill 1 1 Wayne 1 - 1 York... - 3 - TO cece ecceeees MOD a Ory Politics. NOMINATIONS BY THE DEMOCRATS. This ¢ jeg. the contest fur the Sheriffaity ill be again renewed. and it is to be bopod it will be decided this time one way or the other, What ebject can be served, by balloting seventeen time: night without comiaz to any re: cult? Atthe late hour at which the bailoting oon- olnds bad pot room yester: HL the Ballots vor if we had. would they throw much light on the sub- t. The following table will show the total votes ia the 17 ballots, for each of the candidates who were at wll rust d.and the average number for each ballot, with the fretand last balloting Total votes, Average. Highest First Last ballot number, Willett. 201 23 26 23 18 at Py +287 14 18 4 Cornell, 20 12 16 15 Douglare.169 10 13 10 ‘The other eandidates were Vultee, whose votes in the early beliotings ranged from 4 to 7; Storms, who revived 9 in the fret ballot 5 in the second, and a’ver- worssastray vote upon three oceastons. Dyckman, who received two on euch of the first two ballots Stone. all, who received one the first ballot Charlick, who received one on the 10th ballot, Compton, who re- ccived even upon the 12th ballot. and Joho Van Bu- ren, who received two upon the 14th ballot, Mr. Ma- hon, Henry and Freks. received one scattering vote each. Ax there ave $0 votes in the conventioa, it will ‘be necessary for the winning candidate to receive at least 46, or @ majority ef the whole Tho difficulty on Wednerday night was, that no two. by combining their votes could carry # majority It would seem that ‘Willett, atter wil. 1s not bucked by Westervelt’s money, and that he is going on bis own hook, the Sheriff not beirg at all friendly to bis nomination. There is one thing thet will tellin his favor he is @ manof eati- mabie character, avd being in the ofiise as under Ske- riff or Sheriff in fact, he is totimately acquainted with the details of the di Che only thing that presses him, is that he ie euspected of being @ baraburner; but then the bunkers and barnburner- bave shaken bands and “buried the hatchet ” at least till the election is ey are well aware (bat neither section of ‘an carry it without the codperation of the In all probability, therefore, Willett will get ether. the nomination ‘The next office. in importance, to the sheriffalty, for which this convention bas the nomination, is the office of Coroner—a pretty fat one, too, The candi- dutes already in the field are Walters and Van Zant. The other two offices are these ot County Clerk, and Governors of the Alms House department, Trimp Sevavontan Distaier, (First Six Wards )—This convention last night nominated Oliver Chariick, (ex- Alderman of the First ward,) as the democratic caudi- date for Sevator. Sroonp Assemory Disreser, (Third and Sixth Wards.) —The convention pominated, last evening, William Wordsworth, Esq. a8 the democratic candidate for Assembly. Cravrven Noxunations — John Anderson has been nominated as the democratic candidate for, Alderman ip the First Ward, and Abraham Moore as Assistant Alderwan inthe Kightn Ward, Daniel E. Delavan bas been nominated caudidate for Alderman, and for Assivtant Alderman ©.H Ring In the TwelfthjVard, Dr A.V Willioms bas been nominated as candidate for Alderman, and Patrick Dougberty as Assistant Al- derma THE WHIG NOMINATIONS. Jvnrcran, Convention —Last eveaing the whig dele- ater from each ‘d met in judicial coaveation rosdway House, for the purpose of nominating @ Judge of the Supreme Court. a Judge of the Superior Court, and @ Judge of the Common Pleas 4 cousider- able portion ef the night was spent as at Tammany Hall on the first night of the Democratic Judicial Coa- Vention meeting—in trying the disputed delegations, ‘This buriners having been disposed of, the conven- tion permanently organised, by appointing a chairman and fecreturies ; but, as it was then too late to ballot for nominations, the delegates adjourned till Tucsday evening. Tur, Eveventu Warp.—There was another row at the whig primary election held in the Uth ward yes- terday. and po result The ballot box was broken up, the whigs say. by the loeofocos. Tue Sin Wann —In this ward a compromi ticket was adopted yesterday, in order to make peace. THE DISTURBANCE IN THE Fert FEKENCE OF THE POLICE. To tHe Evitox ov tHe Hen In the morning papers ralee and garbled state- ment of the circumstances attending the primury elec- tion in the Fifth ward ‘The true ratement ia as fol- lows :- For come years, the whigs of the Fifth ward have bre under the entire contri of a number of per- sone holdivg offices under the municipal government, ‘Thost persons bave heretofore made the nominations in this ward, and in case they found themselves out- pumbered, they bave. aided by the police force, de- stroyed the batlot boxes or the ballots, At this primary election, those office boiders bired a number of ruflaus from otber wards—loco-tocos and otbera—to bully the citizens of this ward, as they approached the poll. When they found that the people s ticket had the 1 tire majority, the row commenced as described in the papers. by the office holder would they wllow the pea the polis, but eroated who drow the pirtol and bowie knife, was a loco-toco pet of the police; he seized the batlot box, which was subsequently taken frem him by the police, who carried it to the Station House, where the ballots were burat. He is a weil known loco-foco baily of the Fifth ward, nor Wax any attempt mage by the police force to arrest bim. they betng associated with bim Many of the police have been for several days past eloctioavering in ‘Use different wards, for thie offlce folder ticket, instead of keeping the peace of the ward. Query—Are the police paid for electioneering? The above is a true Bintementof the facts The riot was made by the off —— sod not by the peaceable wanp— rER- Movements of Individuals, ‘The Hon J.T. Van Al United States Minister to Grenada. which left Panama 28th ult, for Valparaiso and ipterm ertablich: Ports. Ifeut. Gilites goes out to Astronomical Observatory ta Chili the passengers for Europe fa the steamer Americ Don Juan Gregory Munoz y Tunes, lato Spanish Consul at New Oritana, afterwards Consul General from Spain to Mexico; and afterwards Charge of the Spanish Government at Veneaueia, has been sent by Narva nish Ambassador to the Court of V! ' ba. nr ed astra, A. W. Babbitt, delegate to Congress from the State of Deseret, has arrived at St, Louis, en reute for Wash. neten Charles Kama, U. 8 Commissioner to the Sandwich Irlands, was at San Francisco at last advic for his mission. oote shoes, and gal earried owt for the last fo proves the fact. chase your beautiful Carpet? Why, at UItaMt N'S celebrated Cheapest erpet ‘Petabiishment Staten, No. # li Ue ia selling the moat d Donble Ingeain 20 pee ons. Shades a4 All the various casi to in the course o —Philade’phia Ledger. To 1 adies and Gentiemen from the Coun= try.—A fine business or deliente lady's hand, may uired im a course of tem le: Goldemi Broadway, first corner anove the Irving House: and dies ple time before or centiomen visiting the Fair will have ite close. “Diamond Pointed Gold five years, * Gold and . Watohes Procedentod low price of the publi By z publ ( eaes’s) Yall , 208 of Fulton street, jery with: lied Daguerrect) ine 00 Fair of the American Ine! 5,000 Wigs and Toapees always on hand, at the Wig Factory of Medhurst & Heard, 17. Maid ‘where strangers and citizens can select from t in the city. They are of the best workmansh fil the infest improvemnts, Also. ladies Ornamental Hair, in great abundance. Copy theaddress, 27 Maiden Wigs and Tonpees—We would call the stvention of citizens and scrangers, rosuiring Wigs ot Tow. eed, FOB recent improvement of a mort it character Iprwntea by E. ALUN, tal under the Franblin House, Liquid Hair to Whisners the an " ‘the wore, 8 * net mJ ©. Vania, Ww) Pecnailiy, whole. ts none Be mndon, at T. Warneck’s Four Dollar Hate are your ill. shaped, vucouth. coarse, half-finished loki Sommonly soon in Brvad say. worm the ot well éreseed gevtlen en. their mode GOMMERGIAL AFFAIRS, MONEY MARKET, Thurday, Oct, 11-6 P.M, ‘There was not much activity io the street to-day, an@ the traneactions were alwost entirely confined to Har- lem and Reading Railroads There has beem a slight improvement in the latter. and # further depression im the former. For several days past, Harlem has been the greatert card tor the bears, the sales some days amounting to three aud five thousand shares, The sellers are those who have until lately beem the firmest: holders. The bulis are very auxious for outside hold- eys of fancy stock- to inereasw their line, #0 as to make what they cali a good average; but outsiders appear to have had enough of these averages, as they have usually found that they bave increased rather than reduced. the loss. The bears are not io the least deterred by the recent full in prices from makiag new contracts, and are ready to sell any fancy at current prices, upon any terms. Thereis no wore disposition among outsiders to purchase any of the faucies for a rise, than during the height of one of our old fushioued panics, but, on the contrary, every One Wants Lo get out first, at as little loss as possible, We have svidom known stocks of alk kinds so plenty. The rise in Reading Railroad, while the bonds are declining is atiributed to the purehases of an operator on Philadelphia account, He has been pretty freely supplied with the stock, bat he prefers purchasing on long time, buyer's option, It eannot be otherwise than @ temp-sury improvement, as holders here are all anxious to realize, Eastern holders of this stock are closely watching the market, and will, doubt- less, seize the first opportunity to play the same trick upon the Philadelpbians, that was once played upom them. Itis our impression tbat the Philadelphians area little too sharp for the Bostoniaas ; at all evonts, so far as Reading Railroad stock {s concerned, At the first board to-day. Keadiag Railroad advanced 4 per cent ; Canton Vo, 3g ; Long {sland }{. Marlem fel] off 3. At the second board Harlem declined +s ; Erie Railread %{, Reading Rsilcoad advance: It is stated that several directors of the Eris Railroad Company, having secured thelr election for the epeving year, ae now selling out their stock The sales have been unusually large within the past day or two, or rince the books opened; and » decline of nearly two per cent has been realised. We are approaching the close of the present fiscal year, when all of our railroad companies will have to post up and balance their uccouuts. There is eon- siderable curiosity to ree the result of this year’s busi- ness, ‘The receipts at the office of the Assistant Treasurer of this port to-day. amounted to $34,543 80. Payments, $140 682 Balance, $3.34 056 11. ‘The Erie Bank of Penusyivania has resumed specie payments, and its notes are redeemed in Buffalo at one per cent discount, ‘The total amount of gold received in this eountry from California, up to Oct 10, (which includes the Em- pire City.) was about $3.000,000; and it 1s estimated that at lenst $5,000 000. in specie, has been taken to that country, for the purchase of gold dust, and by emi- grauts. ‘The Manufacturers’ Insurance Company of Bosten have declared @ semi-annual dividend of 6 per event; the Hope 8 per cent; the Neptune § per cent d the: Suffolk 4 per cent The anvexed official statement exbibits the number of miles of railroad in operation in this State, in each of the past two years, the cost of the road of each company, the aggregate cost of all,and the average cost per mile in each year, RaiRoans or THe State OF New Yon, IM7 anv 1348, 47 s. Nome of Road. Albany and schenectady, Utica and Schenectady. “Cost, Le iF shout 206 33 SAO Length “iB 482 SSE 2: 2558. a 5 e =i rt fe = B Cayuga and dusquehann: Potals,...... 0006 Average cost Average coet Average incrense cost per mile in 158, $ Thisis a very importeot aud highly interesting table, and will give the stockholders in railroads generally some idea of the rapidity with which the cost of these works is increasing. The greatert increase bas been in the cost of the New York aud Harlem, the additional twenty-seven miles of the road having, aceordiug to the comparative reports, cost $1,704.075, or nearly as much as the first fifty-three miles of the line, The capitals of all railroad companies in every part of the country are increasing very rapidly, and the average cost per mile becomes greater and greater every year. There appears to be no limit to their expenditures on account of construction, aud the stockholders may rent arsured that ro long as the “construction account” is kept open, so long will the cost of the road annually inereare, A portion of this increase has been produced by paying dividends without earning them, nearly every dividend paying railroad company in the State adds anpually a sum to construction account, which eventually goes into capital, by the payment of thos dividends other words, they pay dividends with- out earning ther have to draw the de- ficiency from some source, and charge it to somo ac- count. The source is usually a loan, and the account Js that of construction. ‘Ihe sanexed table, showing the reported eurrent expenses of each road for the year 1848, and the aggregate number of miles run by the trains of each company during the year, we pub- lish, for the purpose of showing the eomparative ex- penses per mile ow each road ;— Rast noaos or THe State or New Yor Name of Koad. Albany and West Stockbridge . . Lockport and Niagara Fatis.. .. Lewistom.. 6... oe ateles and Jordan, . Expenses, Syracuse and Ltion.... New York aud brie ‘Troy avd Gres Lovg a | difference in the reported cost of running the trains of each compan; On the Utica and Schenectady, the cont of rw pet mile last year was about $1 20, while on the Harlem, it was, acourding to the report, only about ninety-eight cents On the \Ihany and Schenectady, the cost of running was eighty five conte per milr, while on the Troy aud Scheneotady. it was about siaty- eight mile, Horse power on railroads Is very any company using that power, to any use Up 8 larger per cent of its receipts for jurrent expeuses, then roads using none other but steam power. The cars of the Beitimore ie power, and it is estimated that this horse power costs four one-third cents per mile per Passenger, ed that about three-quarters o¢ the income of the Harlem Railroad Company is derived from the city business, ia which horae-power ie used exclurively, it will be impossible to resist the conclusion that the current running expenses, per mile. reported, are far below the actual expenditures. As to the cost of this road, there probably ts ae grent ® ey. im the annual report for 1847, the pany aye Total expense of con. road in operation, 53 miles, $1,974,993 71," And in the report for 1848. the Company says that 90'4 ts, Cont $5,579,567 41. As great as the inoreaced cost has been within the year, the report for 1849 will probably show nearly a 4 Addition to the cost, without the slight. ition to the length of the road The old stock the preferted represent, at its par valu», about ‘ven hundred thousand dollars ($700,000), more thaa she reper st of the road; aud, indspendent of this