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fi Anti- Convention, held af alt. The ents, priaciples end fm those resolutions have oo A . 1 am, very reepec' Nt EECOn on 'y oma- eseoat c HEN NORWOOD BROWNE'S LETTER. ti DELitt, Sept. 25, 1854. Cxvrumeey—I am in receipt of your letter call! attention to the objects and acts of the late Anti Nebras- ik» Convention at Sarstoge, and to know ths ex- tent of my approval of the resolutions there adopted. RonWwoop BOWNE. DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. HELD AT SYRACUSE, SEPT. 20. This ‘the convention of the soft shells, as the ad. ‘ministration democrats are called. There was consider- able trouble about the platform, and sume of the rural delegates withdrew in dixgust. The following is the platform :— Resolved, That the democrats of Now York repeat here of their unc! devotion to the prin- democracy, as taid down Baltimore Convention of 1852,and as approved by untted democracy of this State in ita conventions since— that we jise in that platform the ole sure founda- tion of a nations! party, and the only bulwark st the irritat and dangerous agitation of secti on one side ‘the insidious encroachments of the feleral The lt pearanen thet 0 pola cguntetin’ oun as a oan give of its fidelity to the Union and the constitution. Resolved, That we consider the introduction of the clause in the Nebraska and Kansas the Dissouri compromise, as inex) but weare ee ers in view t! Scecteceeraey tition See a in relat ; and we u- PT ca measure sre to Territories; and that while we msintein our tion that opinions in regaré to the power of Congreas in this matter are not tests io to democracy, we regard vhe act of renunciation by Congress of the power it bas heretofcre exercined over the subjects as the practical surrender of « formidable function on the part of the federal government, azd as the accession of a right on the part of the iceipiest sov ties that are to con etitute tt crate ¢ of the Unies, he vine is ‘high con ia result only auspicious people of the Territories ed tbe peace of the Union Resolved, Tbat we recall with pride the vote which the united democracy of the State pat forth in the grea enntest of 1852, in behalr of Pierce and W. R. Kirg; that the administration then inaugurated have displayed great adikty and integrity, and patriotic soli citude for the welfare of the people;and the vetoes upon the unguarded legislation of 4, the cour 6 of ia- tq nal administration and management of public finsuces, ard: the attitude assumed in support of the American | and in this struggle we invite the co operaticn on terms of equality and fraternity, of all sincere and earnest champions of free labor and free soil Resolved, That in the :ecent veto of the River and Harbor bill we perceive a legitimate consequence of that political dogma which regirds war and conquest as the principa) business of the government, and esteem all devotion on public resources and energies to extend the domain of intent and cherish the arts of ) a a violation of publicduty; and we trust this mi veto will open many eyes to the truth that the policy which it indicates involves its sapporters in a perpetual col- lision with the public welfare and a war on common sense. Resolved, That we congratulate the people of this State on the final {lant and disastronsly de- isyed by the political ity of the whig policy, which 8 the speedy completion of the State canals, and upon the restoration of the credit of the State, which haa foliowed the economical and judicious efforts of the whig administration of its finances. and that its executive power should no longer rest in the hands which have powerless for good, and efiicient only in thwart- ‘and defeating the po: will, solved, That the indications of a purpore, on the part of the champions of slavery, made mauifest through their recognized ee. and countenanced as the organs of the 1 administration, to restore the African slave trade, are sufficient to excite apprehension and alarm in the mind of every patriot and every friend of Aumanity, and wat ding! they fi York is timely opportunity are rest, at every ha- rard rene last extremity, every effort to dreg down this free republic. by such a step, from the row posi- tion which it holds among the civilized and Christian pations of the earth, as the first to prohibit that iabu- man traffic, and brand it as yep Resolved, that the executive iment of the fede- ral goversment ought no longer to be vested in the hands of men who would wield its patronage and influence for the aggrarcizement of slavery and the extension of its ee power; andthe whigs of New York will labor to ‘utmost to effect the overthrow of the administration which hae proved so reckless to duty, and so regardless of the rights and interests of the Union, and to elect a President with whom fidelity to freedom shall not be « perpetual disqualification for the public service. In addition to these resolutions, read those of the Sa- 1atoga Convention again, and then those adopted at Au- burp, and you have the whig coslition platform in full The following thoroughly anti slavery whig ticket was nominated:— Governor. Lieut. Gor Canal Commisaic State Prison Insp’r name as well as the important treaties with fo- reign government \t_& series of measures, the in- fluence of which will be stamped upon the history of the eoun' | That cherishing the Union, sa well asthe | freedom and independence ef the several States c nsti- | tuting that Union, asthe fundamental condition of all wational existense under the constitution, and aa the means of protection against foreign aggression and do- mestic strife, we co not hesitate to repeat that ‘It must end shall be fony tps - Resolved, That the democratic party, true to the princi- ES sso tueceasivces cect ont rlpteomitets ae vital they rega ine of civil as i Tibrty as vital | to a republican system, and that they hold all citizens to be equal before the law, without reference to creed or the cir- | cumstances of birth, ié Resolved, That we are in favor of free trade, upon | liberal principles of reciprocity, with » tariff reduced to the point of collecting revenue sufficient only for the | necessary wants of a fair aad economical administration | of the goverament, without wasting it in bouaties for commercial projects or monopolies, or echemes for river and harbor improvement of doubtful constitutionslity | i more doubtful expediency, to the end that our peo- may be relieved from burthensome taxation, and be | = ae to enjoy the rewards of hones! honorable | rr. | Rerolved, That while our whig opponents have alwa; proved themselves to be had and unsuccessful admini trators of our financial affsire, adopting » prodigal and often corrupt aystem of public expenditures, leading to dishonor and discredit, it behooves us to look well to preservation of our agencies in that department, sad to repudiate and discharge all unfaithful stewards in our household, if any such obtain admittance therein. Resolved, That we favor the free distribution of the pubtic lards in Hmited portions as homesteads amo citizens and other persons who sball have ‘aoolaren their intentions to ‘become citizens, subject to the condition of inalienablenesa and occupation; that the opinions which prevailed in the enactment of ‘the homestead bills of New Mexico and are enter- tained by vein common with the democrafic masses of the Union, and that we request our state Legislature to ‘instruct our Senators in Vo to advocate the pas- age of euch a measure, and we respectfully invite the demooracy of other tates to procure similar action by their State Le; tures. Resolved, it the administration of Governor fe: q@our has been conducted in conformity with the nde ified, declare that | ciples ot the party which elevated him to the which he has eo honorably filled, and that } talents and large knowledge of public affairs, “a tegrity, and the firmness which he bas developed at an | important orisis, command our admiration and entitle him toour gratitude. The malcontenta reported the following, which was voted down, bya vote of 245 to 140:— Resolved, As the sense of this convention respectiag ‘the Lee f Ay hedge — That bys bee ep a 8 pon prove of the 4 e ent of sec. tion of the act Coamealy Keown as tee iegust compro mise, where slavery is permitted to extend over unor- ganized Territories indednitely, as a violation alike of lerSslasion, good faith, the national honor, the spirit of ‘the age, ‘the Christian civilization and liberty which we boast. ‘The following are the candidates on the above plat- form :— - Office. Name. Residence. Governor..........+...Horatio Seymour. ..Oneida. Lieutenast-Governor. . Willism H Ludiow..8uffolk. Commissio ner...Jason Clark........Jefferson. ‘State Prison Inspector. Wm. R. Andrews. ..Livingston. Mr. Seymour at first declined this nomination, but after the Auburn convention thought of the matter a second time, and, on the 29th ultimo, the soft shell State committee waited upon him, in persen, to request that ‘he would terminate the suspense in which the demo. cratic electors of the State had been held, by an accept. ance of the nomination of the democracy. To this Gov. Seymour replied— That inasmuch as the whig party had, in addition to | their former federal doctrines, by their nominations, | tion | adopted as the ive measures of their party the coercive Temperance bill, with a its details, of last pega aber td ‘Gov. 8,) regarded as subversive of the settied privileges of legislation, jurisprudence, | and the laws of evidence, directly violating the consti- Stat a deat: the ts of tution mrt Peareh of the awe violation the Bil of Rights, the confiscation of property without | = Cory) law, and A for tequlsttor of citizens | ithout regulsr warrant, for inquisitorial purposes, By any onset the Tour thousandjusticns of thePeace of the 'to—be felt himself in So ‘to accept the issue objections of the great | personal inconvenience and injury to himself and his af. oon rece him to refuse to bea Gov. feymour added, that under the circumstances presented by the different nominations, he felt that his | Sccoptance gare to the olectors of the State the opportu: nity of paseizg upom the question presented that bill, aud in his message to the Legisiature vetoing it— aud that whatever that decision might be, he would be tent. . Ger. Seymour said, in conclusion, that be would seek ly the of he eeuey to address his fellow citizens, at an | farly day, upon the question before the peop'e fn this atest. WHIG STATE CONVENTION, BRLD AT SYRACUSE, SEPT. 20. ‘This convention was presided over by Samuel a. Grewa, of Monroe. Annexedisthe platform (built by | HH. J. Raymond) adopted. — Resolved, That the whigs of New York cherish now, cordial and immovable attach face, acd secure the jsiugs of liberty to ourcelves and our posterity; and that they will resist any attempt from any quarter to divide the one and violate the other, or to divert either fron the beneficent purposes for s] pee ne poses the framers of the con- stitution, and the fat of repubsic, of the ordi- nance 787, clearly established as a cardiaa\ principie with them, that ele should be forever ibited in the Territories of the United states. | Resolved, That we cordially approve of the firm and manly stand of the whig Senxtors of the State of York in defence of the ice tal aula At Oe’ 4 " 0) wi etal thanks > those of Congress who with fixed fidelity the | breach of public faith involved in the repeal of the Mis- sourt compromise. | ‘That by the act the Mis- oe Ay hscharges | ‘Resolved, That the recent action of Congress, stimu. = Cy hag Rg an rom: Frealael semi and the vast territory knows av Nobres Kansas opened to slavery, has al vo Kana i tl nnqutlifed condemnation of ‘the whigs of New York, and ae $o the fact th ne sat a ningle whig member of ei ane of ogress from Other free State yielded any sort of support, eee wor to that most unjast and eurizat perstved, ‘Thst a meneure so pervading and momen tous in its and influence, so vitally affecting t i SP sath une sho lishment or eS bamao ety Bah Ghicteta p= hy ao be referred to no tribu aol lena exacting with propriety, 4 abd commanding than {hat composed of the whole American people, and we pro‘est sgainst its divieion under the falve ant deceptive ery of “popular rovere gnty,”’ from this angnst tribucal to one compor ed af the low Londreds or thoreands of sqan'ters wh» may Prsamy in paid Versitory, a9 & palpably doce! oho from | tion, and made the following speech, heartily approving FREE DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, HELD AT AUBBRN, SEPT. 25. This is the remnant of the old Buffalo platform party, and its organization ie rather a weak one John Jay presided over the Convention. An unsuccessful attempt was made to get the Convention to nominate the full whig ticket. The following is the platform (built by Hon. Joba P. Hale):— Resolved, That the free democracy of the State of New York see, in the present aspect of national affairs, no new issue for them to meet, and they have no new plat- form to construct, but they adhere to their sentiments heretofcre avowed, and remain, as ever, the constant opponents of the farther spread of human slavery, and the frien is of every constitutional movement for its re- striction and final extermination in the country. Resolved, That we are firmly attached to the union of these States and the federal constitution, and that our efforts are directed to the object "bf making that unioa | and constitution whet our fathers intended they should be—in favor of liberty and not slavery—and worthy of the confidence and support of the friends of freedom in this and other lands. Resolved, That the repeal of the section o* the act probibiting slavery in all that part of the Louisiana archaee lying north of thirty six thirty by the present gress, was not only inexpetient and unnecessary, but was a gross violation of plighted faith on a of th powers with the design of opening that vast ofeouniry known as Nebraske and fansse to the inroads of slavery; and if any beneficial result is to follow thereform, it is against the tendencies of said repeal-~snd we are indebted to the efforts of the alarm- ed and indignant friends of free soil and free labor therefor. Resolved, That the act commonly called the ‘Fugitive Slave law’” is at war with the frst principles of the federal constitution, and also of justice and hamanity, and as such {is entitled to, and shall ever receive the earnest, united and continued opposition of the free democracy, until it is erased from the statute books of ieevolved ma its political nina tic Resolved, That as ical 01 ization originates in the desire of a ‘eens to amends and that ee is chiefly the restriction of slavery and the overthrow of the slave power of the country, with ite natural resulta, it is willing at times to co-operate and unite with other arties, when the end can best be attained by so doing, aving @ just regard fer its own dignity and self-respect. Resolved, That with Macison, Jefferson, and other statesmen of their time, we believe that all men are created equal, endowed by their Creator with an un alienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happi- ness; that the constitution of the Cnited states was ordained to establish justice, and secure the blessings of ee Jo the og ris} pee, ani bend at there can be property in man is unsup) it; and we consider the enslavement of a man by his fellow man : bea ein against God, and an outrage upon all Resolved, That prohibition by statute law of the trap ‘in intoxicating beverages is dem by a regard to interest of society, and in harmony with the spirit and government. Mr. £xow, of Madison, proposed the following additional planks, which were also adopted:— Whereas, The two sections of the so-called democratic party of thie State adhere to the adopted at Baltimore in 1852 and poli.ical o: tion by which that platform was adopted; and, whereas, the whig party of the United States, at its last National Conve! ted a pro slavery platform similar in all its essential features to thet previously adopted & the Democratic Convention; and, whereas the whigs of New York, at their State Convention in 1852, declared an honest acquiescence in the decision and action of the National Convention of the whig party, upon all sub- tely before them, to be the duty of every whig, and endorsed the nomination of Gen with the platform annexed, and the administration of Millard Fillmore, the Fugitive Slave law included; and, whereas, the whig party of the State of New York has in no man- ner receded from the pro-slavery platform it occupied in 1862, but still adheres to its national organization; therefore Resolved, That while this convention camnot com- pletely affiliate with either of the political organizations or adopt the tickets nominated by them, we are ready and willing to co-operate with the true friends of free- dom of alt parties in this and other States, by the for- mation of a republican organizatioa, and the nomina- tion of arepublican ticket, composed of men who have abandoned or are ready to abandon the existing political organizations of this State. Annexed is the ticket:— a Nam. Governer.......+ -Myron A. Clark.. Lieutenaat Governor...Bradford R. Wood Canal Commi: sioner. ..Charles A. Wheatoi State Prison Inrpector..Philip H. Macomber, . Saratoga. ANTI-NEBRASKA CONVENTION, HELD AT AUBURN, SEPT. 26. This convention was adjourned from Saratoga. It | was packed and carried by the whigs. The platform is given above as adopted at Saratoga, but the following | additional resolution was adopted with tremendous | cheering :-— Resg}ved, That the Raltimore platform adopted by the | democratic and whig nations! conventions, without au- thority and in disect violation cf the sensiments of a | vast majority of the people of this State, we whigs and democrats hereby repudiate for the past, the present, and the future. Resolved, That we deem the Fugitive Slave law an act- | BO in exercise of power not granted in the unstitution, averse to the declared sentiments of the great founders of the Republic, South and North, as set ‘tn the Declaration of American Independence—the plat- Sormon which the general government was erected. Resolved, That the ee Scan hasno rightful power to interfere between fugitive slave and his master; that the clause in the Constitut'on where such power is sought refers not to the ees ut to the States only, not a grant of power am car but ery & recognition of previously e tered into between the States when under the confedera tion before the Constitution was formed, end that when the general government assumed to pursue and consi to Saag bondage a guiltlese m: it mistook its iz: coll Resolved, That we resommend that a convention of delegates from the tree States, equal in number to their repretentatives in Congres respectively, be held at the city of Syracuie on the 4th day of July, 1866, to nomi- rate condicates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States for the next Presidential election. The fokowing ticket was nominated :— Office. Name. Residence Gevernor Myron H. Clark... ..,, untario Lieutenant Governor... Henry J. Raymond,.,.New York. Canal Commissioner...Benry Fitchugh,..... Oswego. State Prison Inspector.Norwood Bowne......Delaware. Mr. He@ry J. Raymoud was present at this Conven, of all its work:— Fellow citizens, while I trust I appreciete too p-o- ndly the importance of the position in which I am i to under estimate the high honor which you have | f t_corferred upon me, 1 thank you most cordially | the compliment you have paid me. If I felt in my | inmost heart the faintest poseivle suspicion or doubt | by that rot any of the princi which this con- | on stands solemnly pledged would suffer defeat, I | uid Iay down that nomination here to night, (Ap: plause,) A Voice—Then you had better do it at once. Mr. Favwoxp—But, through all the canvass, heated | nod excited as it has been, J bave feta sivcere’ copvic- | ton, that no man here or elsewaere, could, with such | rool as the record of my life ami words b.fore him, say | sinesrity that any of your principlas are laid aside, | ¥hen you wade me your nomices (Applause) No, I | bast GeBance in the face of acy man who gays to the contrary. I am io this canvass for principle. There is Lo Tessoote the face of the earth why | euould person. | aly Cesire the ofice: oot { do fort, whoa [ am a revts- | a, laid down first at Sar SECEDERS’ ANTI-NEBRASKA CONVENTION, HELD AT AUBURN, SEPT. 26 AND 27. This was e convention of those delegates to the Aati- Nebraska Convention who were opposed to the nonina. tion of the whig ticket entire, The delegates nominated the following ticket:— Office. Name. Residence: Governor, Myron H. Clark, Ontario. Bradford R. Wood. Lieut. Governor. Canal Com: Chas. A. Wheaton. ‘State Prison Inspector.. Philip H. Macomber.Saratogs. ‘The p'atform was contained im a long series of resolu- | tions, substantially as follows :— The first declares the convention at of old no fellowship with the rep party of other States. ‘The second declares that all future national parties must be based on slavery or aaa constructions ef the constitution, and proclaims ity to the pesto d legislation of both whig and democratic admafais- trations. Third expresses the belief that the constitution should be strictly construed with reference to the ‘ta of the States, and upon this the perpetuity of the Union de. Dds. Peronrth declares the Nebraska bill not only a violation of plighted faith and » release of the North from all ob- ligation to admit more slave States, but makes it the fain of: Congress to reject them. th pronounces the fr ive slave law unwarranted by the constitution, snd a to w republican gov- erpment and» Christian people. Sixth advocates the prohibition of slavery in the Ter- ritories. Seventh advocates the prohibition of slavery in the ity phecnerape beac ihaghon:he th demands a uor law. jinth states e Teasons tor acting adent of the Stamford Hall Anti-Nebresks Convention were because free discussion was stifled by anoisy lobby, and it was adjourned to give the whigs s chance to compel an unqualified endorsement of their candidates. It als» Tecommends an ac dress to the people of the state. STATE TEMPERANCE CONVENTION, HELD AT AUBUBN, SEPT. 27. ‘This was | convention called by the various tempe- rance organizations throughout the State. It was early ascertained that the majority of the delegates were pledged "to the entire whig ticket. The following resolutions were adopted :— Reselved, That we advocate and labor for the enact: ment, by our Legislature, of a law vrohibitory of the ‘traffic in iatonienting. povecsges, because such a laq is one accordant with” paincipine of morality; it is in ha: mony with the fundamental idea of self government; it ia demanded as a measure of protection to the people; it is vindicated in practical results wherever it has been adopted and enforced; it is full of promise of good to all ones of society, the liquor seller and his victim in. al . (4 motion to amend the first clause, by adding “and the word of God,’’ was rejected, when the resolution was adopted pte a, That we regard the enactment of such a law 28 the greatest and vital issue of State policy now before the people, more immediately involving those interests which are | aabipesd to ourselves than any other, and consequently we cannot subordinate this question toany otber, ror defer its settlement to any more convenieat seacon. Resolved, That we ask a Legislature that will enact such a law, a Governor who will approve it, and magis- trates and other officers who will enforce i}; and to thexe ends we solemnly ipicigo our influences and our suffrages, and a patient continuance in well doing, till we see tho ful6lment of our desire and can rejoice together over a victory wen, 8 Siste receewed, and humanity disen- thralled from the sway ot the rum power. Rerolved, That in the attainment of this purpose we Girclaim all desire to interfere with existing parties as such, or to organise a new one; that we will ask concerning a whig, is he a whig! cr a democrat, is he democrat? and require an affirmative or negstive swer ssacondition of our support—but we will ask, ‘41s he true to the great idea of prohibition?’ And only ‘as he cen satisfy us shall be receive our suffrages; and in the selection of our candidates we will cloose the best men, according to our judg ment, irrespective of their past associations. Resolved, That we appeal from the veto to the voter, from the Governor to those who make governors, and rely upon their intelligence to reverse the action of the Executive, and upon their virtuous resolution to su) stitute one place whose action upon this subject shall need no revision. Resolved, That it ia the opinion of this convention bene a oe law a bo aie anand fol an early day next Legislature, at ing into operation should not be deferred beyond day of May, 1865. Adopted unanimously. the 1st The convention nominated the following ticket:— Name. i hasfoterrogate! all the candidates nominated by the various parties. Annexed is copy of Mr. Raymond's re ply HENRY J. RAYMOND ON THE LIQUOR LAW. Lima, Sept. 25, 1854. Drak Smr—Your favor of the 2lst has reached me at this place I answer both the eo in the affirma- tive. In view of the great inct nf evils of intemper- ance, and of the necessity of legislative action upon the sul Tam decic edly in favor of a probibitory lew, and in con’ ey which you su . I should approve i ion Siena Dat Imey dd" st such a law would Stic rapeiy cl eae ition which afford the opportunity duty of act . respectfully, ar xe feceeats Ma ENRY J. RAYMOND. LIBERTY PARTY CONVENTION, HELD AT SYRACUSE, SEPT. 28. This is the old abolition Gerrit Smith Gerrisonian party. The following ticket was nominated:— Office. Gover Lieutenant Governor...Austin Ward.. s y Canal Commissioner....John C. Harrington...Oswego. State Prison Inspector. Wm. Shapscott....... = THE KNOW NOTHING @R ULTRA NATIVE AMERICAN CONVENTION, HELD AT NEW YORK, OCT. 4, 5 AND 6. This secret order held its Grand Council in the Grand Lodge Room of Odd Fellows’ Hall, corner of Centre and Grand streets. Its platform is not made public; but the main principle of the order is the political ostra- cising of all foreigners, more especially Catholics. The members of this order are pledged to abandon all former political ties, and support none but American citizens, born of American parents, for offices in the gift of the people. ‘the following is the Know Nothing ticket:— Office. Name. Residence. Governor,.,............-Daniel Uliman..,..New York. Lieutenant Governor....G. A. 8. Sct .» Buffalo. Canal Commie sioner. josiah B Williams. Ithi Stute Prison Inspector... James P. Saunders .Ithica. ‘This closes the game for the present. As the cards are now disposed, it is difficult to say who will win. Let our readers consult the various tickets and platforms, the probable strength of she various parties and issues before the people, ard decide for themselves. POLITICAL SUMMARY. NEW YORK. We Lave kept our political readers well posted the past week in regard to the party movements in the city, and we shall therefore only recount at this time the transac tions of the politicians in other sections of the State. In the Twelfth Congressional district William Miller, of Columbia county, has been nominated by the whigs for the long term, or, more properly speaking, for a seat in the Thirty.fourth Congrese, and Isaac Teller.of Dutchess, by the same party, to fill the vacancy in the present Enited States House of Representatives occasioned by the resignation of Gilbert Dean, democrat. In the Twenty-recond Congressional district there are already six candidates, to wit: Henry C. Goodwin, whig; Federal Dana, free democrat; and T. 8. Fairchild, soft shell democrat—all of whom aspire to fill the seat re- cently occupied by Gerrit Smith; and Andrew Z. MeCarty, whig; Charles G. Case, free democrat; and L. Babcock, soft shell, are on the course for the next Congress. The hard shell cemocrats have yet to nominate. Thomas Horton, of Montgomery county, was last week nomizated for Congress by the whigs of the Eighteenth district. His competitors have not yet been brought forward. In the Tenth Congressional district it is ramored that afusion is about to take place of the whigs and soft shells, for the purpose of defeating the herd shell can- digate . ‘We learn that the German citizens of Troy are about forming an independent Seymour club, As their name ivdicates, they will support Horatio Seymour for Go- vernor, in opposition to the other candidates, whom they suspect of being tainted with Know Nothingi ‘There are now nine State tickets in the field, the names of the different candidates of which we give in another column. A number of nominations for Congressmen and State legislators have already been made, a list of which | we give below:— CONGRESS, Fourth Distrit—Sitke Walsh, national or bard shell democrat. jth Distrit—Johu Wheeler, bard shell, Charles D. Mead, do. Seventh District William A. Walker, hard Jvuin Batley, inceyoadent. Eleventh Districe—Samuel A. Bridges, Ward ehell; Bu fus H King, whig Tweifth District—WOiam Miller, whig, full te J one Teller, whig, to Gi the place of Gilbert i shell; Ben Independent bard N. Suatingtea, Preenty-second eander shee noft shell, fall term; Sidney T. Fairchild, owt hell, to fill the occasioned by of Hon. Gernt Smith; et Z. McCarty, full term ; ¢C. wi ‘ vacancy. third Dietrict—William A. Gil) ; Joha 1 Danibp, i national whig; oka L: Govdaie, independent native American. Thirty ecoond Distric—Solomon G. Hoeven, whig. LEGISLATURE. Clinton—¥ranklin Elmore, hard sheli dem.; Josiah T. Everest, whig. Chautauque—1, Moses A. Tennant, hard shell; 2, Elias 8. Bedges, do. Chemun N. Beers, hard shell. Corti uel M. Hunt, hard shall Daeeee Ree ), bard shell; 2, Ezra Denend, do. Dutchess—2, George W. Sterling, Maine law; 3, Platt Suther! . Eric—1, William B. Weed, whig; 2, Henry K. Viele, hand sboll; Rollin Germain natiosai Whig: |, E. P. Gos- Goddard, whig. Euez—N.'C. Boynton, whig. —] Theodore . ; 2, Luther Cros- tai ea er Rn Jefferton—I, Calvin, Littlefield, whig; 2, Lewis Palmer, Livingston—2, Joba 8. , Mattoon 2, Dasial ¥. Kat Sg Brush, w Daniel Walker, whig. pOmaro—, Wiliam 8. Wilsen, soft shel); Witton W. were (Nominations complete 1, John Carpenter, 5 2, shell; Aston B. hard abell; J J. Woleott, soft itt C. Little- john, whig: Zina D. free soll; 2, Orla H. Whit- ‘inrdsballt Jecob M Belden, sate shell; Lewis F. jen: al 2, Sultue , whig, Tet, 4 e a Gotan whigh 2, James G, ‘Seneoa—Orin South ig. Steuben—2, Hi J. hard shel. Suffolk—2, brabam, G pron, hard shell, Graho: y 1, James Lourie, whig ; 2, Justin A. do. Washington—| smith bata abell; John Armitage, whig. Wayne—1, Luther, Sanford, hard shell. Westchester—1, Elijah Lee, hard shell. PENNSYLVANIA. All bas been bustle, excitement, and confusion in this State during the past week. Politicians of all parties, factions and fag ends, have been busy marshalling their forces for the battle which is to take place to-morrow, and probably a more exciting campaign has never taken place in the Old Keystone than the present has presented, and the result of the canvass to-morrow will be looked for with unusual interest in all sections of the Union A whig mass meeting was held in Philadelphia on Sa- turday evening, which was attended by an immense crowd of citizens, who were very eathusiastic. Hon. James Pollock, the whig nominee for Governor, addressed the meeting, and was cheered to the fullest extent of his wishes. Governor Bigler, who is again running on the demo- cratic ticket, addressed two large meetings of the demo. crate in Philadelphia last week, and it was expected that he would appear before the citizens of Pittsburg ata meeting of the demosracy on faturday last. James C. Richey, it is said, is the Know Nothing caadi- ste for Congress in the Twenty first district. His op- ponents are David Ritchie, whig, and Charles Shsler, democrat. ome cf the Philadelphia papers exprers fears that the Know Nothings have resolved to defeat Mr. Magill, the whig candidate for Recorder of that city, because he was born in a foreign land, Judge Biack, the democratic candidate for Judge of the Supreme Qourt, has been questioned in regard to the constitutionality cf the prohibitory liquor law, but he declines to give his opinion until the question is regu- larly and legally brought before him, and not then until he has heard arguments on both sides. MASSACHUSETTS. The campaign in Massachusetts begins to gather excitement, as the time approaches for the nomination of Congressional and legislative candidates. The various organizations are waking up, and each seems determined to bring out their full strength. General Henry Wilson, the nominee for Governor, of the Worcester free soi] convention, after taking consi- Gerable time for deliberation, has at length accepted the nomination, and intimates that if he is so fortunate as to become the next chief magistrate of the commonwealth no more fugitive slaves will ever be taken from Massa- chusetts. Mr. Increase Sumner, who was nominated by tke eame party for the office of Lieutepant Governor, has also accepted the honor. He says that tire nominstion found him in the ranks of the democrats; but as the free soilers are willing to take him for better or worse, he throws himself into the arms of the friends of the freedom faction. The whige of the Ninth Congressional district have nominated Henry 8. Washburn, of Worcester. The dis- trict is now represented by Hon. Alexander De Witt, 2 free aciler, who will no doubt be sgain nominated by his party. Mr. Washburn haa since declined running. ‘The Know Nothings, it is said, have nominated candi- dates for State Senator in every district in the common- wealth. In the Seventh Congressional district the Know Nothings have nominated a candidate for the House of Representatives; bat who the individual is has not yet been made public. It is rumored, however, that it is not Nathaniel P. Banks, Jr, the present democratic member. Hon. Thomas D. Eliot, whig, has been nominated for re-election in the First Congressional district. It will be recollected that Mr. Eliot was elected to the present Con- gress to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignativn of Hon. Zeno Scudder. Ont0. Hon. Benjamin F. Wade, United States Senator from Ohio, addressed a whig meeting in Cleveland on the 30th ult., and attacked the administration and the Nebraska Dill with all the fores he was master of. The spsech was free soil throughout, and so completely did the Senator seem to be swallowed up in abolition doctrines that he almost repudiated whig principles, andeven seemed to regret that he had ever been a whig. A full Know Nothing ticket has been nominated in Cincinnati, where, itis said, the secret organizstion is stronger and more determined than in any other city in the country. There will be stirring times in the Queen city to morrow. NEW JERSEY. A democratic ratification meeting was held in the Sixth ward of Newark, on the $4 inst , which did not prove so harmonious as the leaders of the party could have wish- ed. The difficulty appeared to be between the Irish and Germans, and when the vote was taken to ratify the nominations they were rejected, and s motion was carried to throw the ticket overboard. The democratic city convention of Newark have no- minated Frederick H. Smith for Mayor, but Mr. Smith does not seem to give general satisfaction among the party, and a split is anticipated. The whig convention of the Fifth district will meet at Jersey City next Monday, to nominate a candidate for Longress. The democrats of the Third ¢istrict met at Somerville on the 5th inst., and nominated Dr. Samuel Lilly for representative in Congress. In the Second district the whigs have nominated Dr. George R. Robins. ILLINOIS. Eon. John Wentworth, the present representative in Congress from the Second district, declines being again a candiéate for nomination, although he says he is sure he would be acceptable to the delegates if be allowed his name to go before the convention, and if nominated he is cortain he would be elected. But he sticks on the Ne. braska question, and fears that if he should array hin self against the principle of popular sovereignty he would injure the prospects of his friend Judge Douglas; and yet he dare not come square up in favor of the Nebraska doctrine, lest his constituents might not be pleased with such a course. MICHIGAN. ‘The whig convention was held last week, and after rome small talk among the delegates, the free soil State ticket was adopted Ina lump, and an address was sent forth recommending the whigs to co-operate with the “frienda of freedom” in ail their local nominations, Thus termi- nates the existence of the whig party in Michigan. It was swallowed up by tho quasi-abolitionists at Marshall, on the 5th of October, 1854. CONNECTICUT. Elections were held last week ia all the towns of the State for local officers, and as far as heard from the demo. crats have carried fifty-seven of the towns, the whigs twenty-seven, and sixteen are equally divided. in a aumber of towns the Know Nothings held the baiaace of ower and dec ided the election WISCONSIN. Lieut Governor Koerner has taken the stump against he Nebraska bill, and is em@eavoriag to convince the people that the principia of popular wovereigaty ls a ambag. Somoof the papers thiok he will have a good me. Charton B puret, the ets soil cpadiiste far Coa has deen low, althou, 4 ‘ish bl President in 1862. MIZOELLANROGS. ‘The Know Nothings in New Hampshire, it is said, umber more than twelve thoussad, aad are rapidly in- qreasing. Before the next election they will probably be strong enough to control the State. ‘Thé Chiengo Democrat aays that the garms of a quarrel between Gen. Cas and Jadge Dougles begin to make their appearance, Doubtful. ‘The Know Nothings of Wilmington, Del , had another victory om the 8d inst, having elected their candiiates for inspector of elections and city assessor, by large majorities. ‘The democrats of the Ashiand Congressional district in Kentucky, will bold a mares meeting on the 26th inst., for the purpose of laying down their positions in favor of the principlea of the Nebraska bill. FLORIDA ELECTION. OUR JACKSONVILLE CORRESPONDENCE. JacKsonviniz, Fla., Oct. 3, 1854. At the election held in this eounty, (Duval,) yesterJay, Gov. Brown, (whig,) for member of Congress, receivela small majority—probably from A@fteen to twenty only— over Maxwell, (dem.,) which is a gain for the latter, ‘over his vote of 185%, of about forty votes. ‘The result for State Senator from this county is not ascertained: the official canvass only decide the con! From returns st hand we incline to the belief (rs Hopkins (whig) w elected by eight or ten majority. 3 the Assembly, Melton Ha; and Darling C. Prescott, democrats, ‘are pretty cortainly elected. AFFAIRS IN CUBA. Our Havana Cerrespondence. Havana, Sept. 28, 1854. Continuation of Rejoicings—Oficial Liberal Policy of Concha—Negro Sports and Negro Murders— Prospects of the Slave Trade—Pezuela’s Profits—Ezecu tive Changes in the Customs and Other Departments— Trade Report. By the Goversor Dudley, for Charleston yesterday, I posted up as well as I conld in the turmoil of excite- ment, the arrivalof Concha, and the consequent effects upon the Cuban heart, as indicated by the pulsate throbs at the life seat thereof—Havana. The fiery emotions of our love and patriotism commingling, have continued without intermission, and are to endure through this day. We have nothing else to do, although very little of the “' love one another’ enters into the programme and action of oblation to Concha. The foreign coxsuls, agents, &c. were received at the palace yasterday, and were much gratified with the statesmaniike views of General Concha, who proposes to abolish all the frivolous forms and restrictions, which have operated vo prevent many visiters from the United States and other countries putting down Cuba in their places of travel. Every possible promotive of social and commercial intercourse with the people of all nations, will be given by the executive, and no restraints not im- peratively demanded for order and obedience to the laws will be enforced, which will put strangers here as free as they would be in the most favored country. To-day General Concha has summoned an extraordinary council toadvise with him as to the particular features of his new policy, which will be initiated as soon as practica- ble, with view to the continuance of order and peace. His views are the subject of general gratification with all classes of our industry, as calculated to advance ma- terially the commercial prosperity of Havana. The evil consequences of the pernicious policy of Pe- ruela, in his endeavors to force the negro population forward in the social scale, has been effectively demon- strated in this f ast to Concha. They have possessed the streets, driven out the white population to take pos- session of their social rights in the first choiees of posi- tion, whenever they have found superior attraction for their intelligent ob+ervation—proceedi in processions sompellirg the crowds to 5 : 2 i i it Hi i i Ht ‘ Ht f i ii i i 5S : ie j . ie b . i z 1 bl rH hit v a it. We icon the , Who won his collector of the Port, his infamous charges mapagement ag: inst t Warrior, which in both countries in considerable tronble, Senor Bonafacio Cortes being sppointed to that place—not yet arrived. The chief of the inspection tment of custome of Cuba, Colonel Manuel zar, pon duties this morning, All the officers but one of the 8u- ore ‘Tribunal of the Island (Royal Audiencia) have new that 1 ig il ye tows adicoen: map; wi which, if it 20 will disaffection among the mejority of the people; but just now there seems to be ne disposition to question these things or look results—except as to the 1 interest in too closely the government—withou: coun! ties. orders on assuming command Gener’ Concha inthe Garette of thi morniog to the tants and soldiers of Cuba, which I refer, to be found in your files, slso orders the < in ** Field Marshal Fran as General of Marines—s clover fel- he esteems Yankee blood for cleaning es—the ceremony this dey at 12 M.—not the aniog. = * The Tse Aad the Superior Council (Ayuntamiento) took place to day, as previously noticed. We have not yet a digest of thei to proceedings, which were carzi ear of Concha by the voices of sincere fiend those who are fener + Becpomtan in the pi of Cuban affairs and Cuban commerce The our rejoicings comes with the close of thin da; balance as may remain of interest I must les thef letter Lhand you s commercial report of the week. which will give you all else of importance with us. NADA MAS, Havana, Sept. 24, 1854. Sanelificalion Week—Concha's First Grand Promenito— Court Reecptions—Censorship of the Press—Wholesale Sweep of Corruptionists and Spoitsmen. ‘The preparation week and the expectation week hays passed, and we enter upon the sanctification of oar love of Conchs and good works—how Long to last, Him above may oly know—but, from the iafirmity of poor human nature, the Sowers will soon fade that we have scattered with such profusion. It #4 hoped that the frageanos may inget in ovr haacta for chs general Dxpploess Tho last day of Ling Cosat was Glled wiih 9a) ymrat per reas in the Third district, wase democratic elector [oF | vading all classes—with multiplied bends of the chiticea ef Africa, but under restraining that pesmstind thpwhitecdtue chal tie elfeesl eat cree comfortable exposure and jeopardy of their dresses amd necks by the continued shower of Gre from the a om and their = r spoke with onidence; their bind and wot’ toe welcome was gretefully and oftea was the tear unbidden in his eye. mame of his gooa iy was often breathed forth with holy reverence, and the whole incidents of this ride were the most tou of the celebration, and he will sever fe night of the 28d of Feptember, 1854 ; ne matter what may chance of change in his fate, this will bea Point for memory, in core, say of Goa, Concha bas boom made ise ordinary demonstrations of as lore, ae sop is part juty I cl and vot be able to give excit og incidents days ot fer <ay, the and navy, judiciar: morning pew formation branches of the government, salaries of tho ders of MN igen Es and publication mation, &., tempt travslation at this time, and whieh you will Gnd ia x files to your address by this ateamer. : ‘The a, or the publ'shers of it, have been fins $625, for bay printed an article from the e Madrid, without submitting it to censorship, [ges correction, and dae suthorizsti on the Zist , Wi ioe of Gen we wero living under the. tras dconjert.. Irieberges against the. ation of ang up) object here has been to : nist and discontent among the a Sisgust ead a mn an Theaeiness with the people of dpa, from the source of trouble and expense to w! Cuba cont yuts the nation, so that the way may be prepared, wi! The sseeot of all parties, fora remedy of the evils, bys sale of the I.Jand of Cuba to the United States. In ibe comment with the freedom of the press at Madrid. When the pox Cuba lesrn of Madrid spirit how to ask fors ee press, they will have it, and not till then, and im the meantime, they had better jog along under the law that they draw upon their ow. shoulders, and no grum! be Before I ‘not being critical—i must note, what 1 have avoided in relation to the triumphal arch, the 0. in some speeen “Tasajo’’ taste. arch was ‘Hebe, lamas, two : male col ° pepot so, bed-—but it be better. city, and we are still smiling in exuberance of our joy— Shactened and juiet. 7 be funday—a t, a ball, theat &o., to divert us tein de Setinnes stpahices inne A sweep is evidently about to be made of the ve nor of the military district cf Havana, hae bene perros ie toa cota gg iP at chief of relieved and ordered to the castle of the Punta, t a like . Colonel Guillien, command- ant sul we ri Poke erage to the country, to wait further Spein—1nd two others, names noé given me, the same, for general bad conduct. . NADA Mas. Our New Hampshire Correspondence. Comoorn, (N. H.,) Sept. 21° 1864. New Hampshire Politics—1he President's Attempt a@ Recenciliation—Demanded Sacrifices—Free Soil Convene tion—The Know Nothings. There are political movements goimg on in this State having for their object the rehabilitation of the New Hampehire democratic party, with the hope that a good effect will thereby be produced in the administration party throughout the nation. The overtures for are- concilistion proceeced from the administration iteelf, the President having been whipped into the opinion that he is pot quite invincible, evenin New Hampshire His attempt to pley the part of Jackson ended in s ridiculous failure, he is his enemies rather more than come to terms, He offers—or his name—to no longer insist Nebraska bill as a test of democracy re election of Mr. Morrison to Congress, at test, in March, 1855; and in ments to office to see no difference between mem. bers of one branch of the party and all other branches of it. In return for these magnanimous offers, be requests that a thorough union shall be brought about. in ae the most fi il E i 3 s S2 peti ie a a | i 7 B Kittri¢ge and Morrison. the President is, that Mr. Kittridge ehall be ‘+ by all parties. ‘The President hates Mr. Ki ae. sonally, that itleman not having been so im by the Cifference that there is between Presiient a tof the White and Concord, as te have Presidential toes. If he can be on Kitt’a’ neck, willing to abandon Mr. Wells to his such democrat for Ath- reiarrae Bs ‘8 8u] he now ready to abaedon £0 ry his hatred of another person, whose manners are said to have bem poe bet vanity. There is neither F ner common honesty in the man, who, instead of to his , is drawing his office down to his own 5 he succeed in the work perfectly, the Office “will be so degraded as. to leave doubta of there ee ee ee ee as to hereafier ‘The anti-administration democrats are what to Pose that he is unwilling toreake some sncriice toncores- plish 20 desirable an: Wore he perfectly trastworthy, are! ifs! 5 z it ‘| have a State Convention here on the 26th of October, for Se one & more effectual ateation itation. It ist! element. The rumors of attemots af concitiation emong demociats excite them to new sction. They seein the events have recently transpired in Maine much te make them believe that : HH ‘i eT 5 ‘thr y can go very far ahead of their vote of last March. If Sar. Morrili’s vote coull be increased $3,000 im one why vot that of their candidate be grestly added Tor Why not, indeed? ‘The Know Nothings are on the increase in thin State. ‘The Roman Catholics Save always deen mete ee here than in part of New England, aad the ‘thet is felt towards thoma extends to all foreigners, not to the same @xtent in the esse of Protestants a9 that of Catholaes. Ths lato Presidential election made the fact kouwn to the country that Catholics are am | much proterited bere as thoy were in Eogland to the pesungs of the Emancipation eet The a4 Mmarnet in which the sdeninistration haa thrown i i into che opposition movement to the Know wie godhare, There are frrar fitteon bo twrenay ly, (hay are & Aa Ce LDWOOK. 1 Pare oss port