The New York Herald Newspaper, July 3, 1860, Page 1

a ae Decoder - WHOLE NO. 8700. THE PRESIDENTIAL CANVAS, TAMMANY RATIFICATION MEETING. An OH Fashioned Gathering of the Democracy. ENTHUSIASM FOR STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS. Speeches of Ex-Mayor Tiemans, L. E. Parsons, of Alabama; Ex-Congressman George W. Jones, ef Tennessee; Senator Pugh, of Ohio; John Forsyth, of Alabama; E.C. Marshall, of Kentucky, and James Kava- naugh, of Minnesota, SERENADE TO JUDGE DOUGLAS, Kee, Ree, ke. ‘Tammany Hal! made an effort last evening to do some- ‘hing worthy of ber former renown, The great unterri- fed who worship at that shrine congregated in consider- able numbers in response to a call to the “national @emocratic electors of the city and county of New York, who are in favor of regular nominations and the usages of the party,” for the purpose of ratifying the nomination ©f Stepben A. Douglas, of Illinois, for President, and Berechel VY. Johnson, of Georgia, for Vice President. A ‘and of music was stationed on the balcony of Tammany ‘Gall, a calcium light cast its rays from the same position, and skyrockets and Roman candles were discharged at ‘mtervals. These attractions succeeded in congregating (quite a large assemblage. The hall was full, almost un- ‘omfortably so, and there was much enthusiasm exhibit- ed for Douglas. ‘The meeting was called to order at a quarter past eight @’clock by Wm. F. Kennedy, who proposed as chairman Ex-Mayor Daniel F. Tiemann. EX‘MAYOR TIEMANN’S SPEECH ‘Mr. Tmax, on taking the chair, said:—I am much @bliged to you for me the honor of calling me to preside over this meeting. I consider b ds are on the eve of one of the most important lections that this country has ever known. We have fit sort of triangular fight this time, a sort of free w it; Dut when the November election comes on we we but one democratic party throughout the Union. (Cheers.) It is my opinion tbat the only way in which rpetuate and ingure the safety of this Union is we have very little hope of preserving the Union, for it is really the only conservative party nee ‘country. Gen- tlemen, again I thank you for the honor of calling me to preside over this meeting. (Applause. ‘The Presupmnt then announced the following gentlemen as Vice Presidents:— August Belmont, Richard French, George % James L. Miller, Andrew V. Stout, James M. McLean, George Bancroft, Joba T. Soutter, Hawley D. Clapp, Nathan C. Platt, Bivard ight, * Schuyler Livingston, }. MeLeod Ma im. H. Arther, N. 4 ick: McElroy, Henry G. Stebbins, John H. Anthon, Benson McGown, Walter Roche, Udolpho Weite, Oswald Ottendorfer, 4 Joh» Dunham, Ten. E. Delevan, Jobn by, Edward C. West, David 8. Jackson, Henry W. Genet, Wm. Scirmer, Robert Gamble, John Y. Savage, Jr., John Kelly, ?. . Charles McBrien, Charles J. Chifip, George W. McLean, James J. Mahoney, Andrew Frederick Rodefeidt, J. J. Astor, Jr., Samuel T. Webster, A. E. Tilton, John 8. Giles, mi Henry W. Johnson, Baniel W. Ciarke, Charies Ganun, John R. Briggs, John T. Henry, J. A. crs, James Lawrence, Hugh @eaith Soames. hy Thomas Kiviin, Wm. H. Robertson, Sohn Harrison, Sobtn A. Honghkirk, ‘Michael Ee, —_ So. ‘istopher james Lynch, * Smith, Julius Frankel, Francis B. Cutting, Smith Ely, Jr. ‘Wm. 1. Cole, Charles W. Baker, R. J. Lalor, Charles G. Corneil, ‘W. W. Sanger, Wm. M. Tweed. 4 list of the names of one hundred and nine Secretaries was then read. SPEECH OF MR. L. KE. PARSONS, OP ALABAMA. Mr. L. E. Pansoxa, of Alabama, was introduced as the Tirst ‘He might, under ordinary circumstances, lave declined the honor of addreasing the citizens of New York at Temmany Hall, but under present circumstances be could not think of doing #0. In the South thore was I united, Dut unfortunately och case. Hostility to an individual, whore name See was as dear bearts as of if : ; if | Fe fi ine ripe iat Hi 4 pipe i i : i FH I i a 4 2 a= it eee § ett democrats, cither to act their votes for Brockin ination by those who He i Zi ‘i 3 ist be admitted to the na- Baltimore they would un. did at Charleston. they induct to withdraw from th: Presi . (Har. F then. prevailed on 4enator Figpatrick to decline Presidency, thinking th t » Were wow read, Principles can only be maintal agency cf party organizations: womine tie tugetber in pursuit of a comrnom object. ar forms exprowing the general views. ¢ in Of thoae who wlopt the same: and whernes, Une ot im thus made in itaelf a test of principle, rhea int Im great. part the enly penstole mre which that faith ern become operative and vital in the pool ot She nauien; abd whereas, iM accuniavce wilh (he Lime bonored | and Andrew Jackson the living type; and for the reason that | renee ets |b of our adopted citizens, democratic party in the only reliable, true defence of State rights, assailed in hearts er Seine ie fem and sound democratic her | vad the rights of our Massachusetts and wherever else tho | yeniently small so as to furt Caled tor Boston. | gentlemen. (A voice—*Judas Io in shel V. Johneon, of G Sena. office to which ‘ftners for the Resolved, ‘ing les of self government fedependence, and we firm the rights of our government, will i of our ins Resolved, that American sagem ‘once acquired is right. ot a nm, accom| Resolved, that we call ing electors in the city a1 of the Douglas and means ¢ 10 ne ® pence Johnson electoral guarantee of les been aeminaled” all conservative and Union lov- State of New York to unite in sup- I ticket, as the surest the whole country, allaying sectional 1g Our high reputation abrow SPEECH OF THE HON. GEORGE W. JONES, OF TEXNESSEF. Ex-member of Congress, the Hon. Gro. W. Joxns, Tennessee, was next introduced. of He declared himself a democrat—a Tennessee democrat. He was born in Vir- ginia and lived in Tennessee, and had alway: the principles of Thos. Jefferson and Andrew ‘8 advocated (Cheers.) He addressed the democrats before him as his countrymen. lived under 'the same ence that all track. The in the right and power who woul son. SPEECH ‘PUGH. Senator Pvou, of Ohio, was introduced and received with cheering. He said he was desirous bome to see how the would receive their Charleston and Baltimore. It was the sabject of ond specalation whether the administration of James Ba- chanan would or could (Three cheers were for Mr. Pugh.) administration and ite gain with the New York delegation often as the New York that falee slander, tue worthy of the best days of the republic, it ‘f (Cheers.) Would an: phi po democratic (Good. ) governments derived their great yowers, fom the consent of the governed. If Sey os principle in view they would constitution was made for the for all the States, and if would be no necessity for any jars. community form their domestic institutions in their own way, subject only to the great charter of their liberties, the constitution of the United States. He believed firml: deprive an American Decanse he lived in the Territories was no democrat. conclusion he promised to give his feeble support to the tominees of the regular Baltimore Convention, and he called for three hearty cheers for the chosen {eaders of the democracy, Stephen (Hip, hip, hurrab !) tion and given with great enthusiasm; The speaker procee’ ne of the delegates from Ohio: and day after day and hour after bow their cars were vexed by the pretensions of use they were still in the same Union, constitution, and were john C. He (Mr. Jones) . believed in the great doctrine of the Declaration of Inde- by fl 2 far off ie country, administered there Let each te of men to govern themselves. his constitutional rig A. Douglas and Herschel V. John- OF SENATOR bis return not ied to pay that be was satellites, that it had made a bar: Dut as THE NEW. YOR electoral votes, He (the speaker) would mek Masea- chusetts, not, ie panned Fa of thousan - ‘who had always fought'for the democratic faith, but » those ready gentlemen, sows Pas to take all the federal offices that can be bestowed, always desirous of keeping the Serie Tey of Massachuretts con r their own ends—such as in F, Hallett Butler, Whitney, and divers other Iscariot’s”—with an Sore State, worshippers of the Wilmot proviso, revilers of the Fugitive Slave act, upholders of the Kansas and Nebraska bill, live oak contractors, consumers of Post di uungers about navy yards, leeches sucking the federal treasury at both ends, waiters on office, regres apm of the shoes of dead mén. (Great laughter and cheers.) ‘When they go out from us, having never been of us, hav- ipg stayed with us for the Of office, we remove from our consciences the stand, and our government failure, our free institutions would have to be abandoned, and the hope which caused hearts to beat proudly and joyfully would be forever pees. He believed in the capacity of the people for free government, whether that people reside in the State of New York or in the most remote section of the West could not be relied upon, where coi ey & better class to teach them, unless. ‘vom heaven to guide men? At this juncture of the Senator's Era the Empire tl God sent angels Club, from Madison equare, entered hall, pre- ceded by a splendid band of music. The’ club carried torches and illuminated banners, with such inscriptions as “Empire Club,’ “Old Guard,” “Douglas and Johnson” and other mottwoes. While they were marching round the fF cannon was front ef the balding. “his iverraplion’ was the’ igual the building. in ion was the si great enthusiasm.) Senator Pcom in conclusion said that the democracy in- tended to the funeral rermon of the Black repub- hieans in November. Those who had deserted the demo- cratic organization and ret up candidates against the regular nominees were anxious to bide their naked- by proposing a compromise. “We will 10 compromise,” said the . If they left us question of principle, it would be dishonorable to to arora ——— a if they did not leave us upon a questi principle, but upon a mere pretext, should dishonor and di ourselves to receive m back on any terms, eepecially when they have in ranks such notorious men as Yett and Yancy. If we are driven to a bargain, let us, in irty that recognizes all the States: us. rey “The Union party.” stern the ith in the courage of the ;, Ihave faith in the mi- rail-splittes rail splitter and the junior partner ugain. = applause, during which the speaker sumed his seat.) Four years ago he stood upon meet the assembled 4 of New York, be met them again sreembled to pledge their fidelity to the democratic party. How hard it was for a selfish) mind to be grateful. Mr. Buchanan held his seat partly through the efforts of Stephen A. Douglas. Yet he was rallying his political forces to preach disunion and break LR ng old organization of the democracy to defeat him. be- Ueved that Buchanan might as well fire pop guns against ion of Douglas. from bis veins wef the rock of Gibraltar as against the firm posit succeeded in letti rop of democratic blood. But Mr. Buchapan bad jest d of this country could stand. volved which induced the thirteen a8 soon as the ex- delegation was called with a vir- tell him why the regular nominece of irty should not now, as in 1856 and in 1852, and of all jormer times back to the days of Jefferson, recei the united support of the States? (Voices— They, will.’”) ive of the United ‘There could be men, a base minority, overwhelmed, rebuked and re- eracy or they will ruin No, sirs, they cannot voice—"They are “They will go to pudiated by the people, that they will the demo- vl (owe bey can’t do wt s they will ruin ( "Another ed out. every Btate was fully represented, be more tinh to & in a Northern or Southern breast, w' lantic or the Pacific, from the States wi i l the nomination of Mr. ing upon that Convention ‘well known he would not stand. and the end of it. (‘That's so.’") written his letter to that democratic Fa the Convention. repurrected who seceded from the Baltimore vention, in 1848, refused to abide by oud ay Isball withdraw from party of Jefferton and Jackeon (No, no.) It let the prese Cher themsel ubmitted t¢ dictati ut spen ives) #0 p on That. erety man of them'woul ‘4 tation like thaty Gemocrary (he would face blacked and to be Yugh proceeded to review the @otion of the 1 Caryn, observing that he defied = was the meaning of bogus Congention at who said then that in the Conveution at Charleston, were the | went to Baltimore three weeks later and the peny wpon that. Convention agaifiet ite will, ginia d jwatemes io the Conventien, times, snd it was demonstrated beyond all: Siephen A. Dowgias war the choice of an (Great cheering.) ranjority. give & narrative of the ‘wleb Costing a ny vpoe the pancity of called a National Rreckimridge toade ramation of these et to felt into when he ssid that the Convention that Maryland inatitate was composed national cracy of the land. Why, the States of Maine, New Rhowe feut, ‘New shire. Vermont, Lelaware, South Carolina, Otto, Tows hind gan, Wi ment. out of the twenty seven, for Breckinr' only balf a vote, and Ki own State) cast only five votes, pyneeting. requirin put him in to the pein we Yancey went to Charleston, vention as to what waa best for the in- to alter ire two-thirds of the vote git j thrusting our candidate (eaid the tpeaker) | upon'the State of Alabama and other States, } tehing shy unfair a¢vantage of the rules of the Convention to the nominee showld receive two-thirds ciectora! vote, or four-fifths of the - require that ‘of the whole The Convention tiny aeves <S ‘Celegates what spectacie patriotic heart, Eg it ln z at Pr ii it I | A i i RS ! lim to take @ back seat, they teach democracy. (Laughter to con. itis the bay sold for 4 the platform % they the old ral ‘Tho Senator doings of the Convention, tool of the seceders, and who aod Convention. 5g ratio ek a cis he an of the ian, fitinote not a le SH entucky (Mr. out of twelye | } \ with cries for Douglas. The Chairman. citerent subsided, announced that Mr. Douglas would not Re praant daring ihe event , but would address them at the Fifth Avenue Hotel when the meeting adjourned. This it was received with a burst of applause. REMARKS OF MR. JORN FORSYTH, OF ALABAMA. Mr. Joux Forsymu, of next addressed >—He would that he was able to peak hia voice could reach ¢' American citizen, met with an accident on his way home frcm and was not able to fully express himself. equatter sovercignty man from & cotton te, Douglas was just ai lar down South as if he was fn advocate of that Fis Hf Fs ti én 2 ci: § REMARKS OF R. C. MARSHALL, OF oKY. He was very hoarse he said, owing to his efforts in cause, (A band outside at this moment began “Bail bia,” to the di of Time preset he to Bail that in 33 Fs init: it Mi > ‘apd ‘was Douglas. rN he tiny J & second Jackson.") Yes, he was Kaltes he patent ope thous rie wi an republican party. (Appiavee,) In conclusion he wished them to form no coalition, (0 baul down no baaner, but to go on to triamph "The meet the! ajenn amid enthasiastic cheering, 2 end Trecerded to the Avenue Hotel, where Douglas was in! to them. THE SERENADE AND SPEECH OF MR. DOUGLAS, Immediately on the termination of the ineide Tammany Hall mecting, the supernumerary outward organizations broke wp, with loud cheers for the candidates of the up neighbors on everything in general and anything in par ticular. As soon as the Tammany meeting was over three loud cheees were given for Stephen A. Douglas, and on him, and to bear bis opinions on the exciting topics of the day. - The procession moved up Broadway in brilliant style, with [banners flying and torches waying, while the peo- ple cheered tustily as the crowd passed up Broadway. On arriving at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, where a very large crowd was collected, loud cries arose for Douglas and the “Little Giant.” Mr. Doreras appeared and spoke an followr:— Fellow citizenr—I return to you my most sincere thonke for thie manifestion of your fecling. Ke iy tog 0 gre to haew Get Re <= P Te tee te a now pending before the American fa no place on the American continent citizens. ought, frem thelr perition, to be #0 enthusiastic in favor of those great political principles whigh should be esis in the ba as in > Mat Every other State ie im baving @ peculiar | reaches. f across the over American: whole ‘ your interest — io sympathi viens’ 0 ; iu bey a te my frien 1 standin a fa fy which ri of every Stat to mapage which leaves: “Tha appearance ones ray me , pA of the political top! in my | ever to look ad see hand in it (C ever, feel intact and ft Mr. Douglas’ Speech in Philadelphia. After the ratification meeting in Philadelphia on Satur- day night Judge Douglas received the honor of a serenade, to which he responded as follows:— Fellow Citizens of Philadelphia—It seems as thongh you were determined to overw! me with your kind- bess whenever I enter your city. The most magnificent reception I have acen extended to any man I received at your hands lees than two years since, on my entry into Your beautiful city. To-night I had’ supposed I was to come quietly to retire to shop without meeting such a number of my fellow citizens, but when I foun demonstration as this, so impos! in numbers and in everything which adds force to it, I could not refrain from making my appearance, not to make a speech, only to ex- prese my gratitude for the compliment you bave paid me. (Applavée.) 1 have no polit! to make during the pending canvase. ™ ‘itical opinions are not known to people of the United States, it is not worth while for me to attempt to explain them how. (Ay ) ‘It bow remaine for thi le to take the matter into their lecision of the great issue be- preserve the constitution invio- surest and only method of gloriove Union. re Penn- ~ in the a of the republic. She, from her geographical position, js jbound to remain as she began—the keystone of the federal arch. (Applauge.) Pennsylvania the elo- ments of an empire within her own limits—all the ele- ments of greatness, whether you look at her natural, her commercial, her manufactures, at the raw material, mineral wealth—every thing which contributes to make a great ny ye be “5 yy the tors Ho Key: Stone State. © (Applause. , in my op’ ¢ eo} of Poumapivine ave come to the conclusion thet the Congress of tho United States can be better employed tn developing the great material resourses of the country than ia 7 ae by forcing slavery or anti-slavery upon the people. | (A plause.) The constitution of the United States bas conferred be the federal iment certain powers and duties which they ought to perform. Let that federal government be con! strictly within that narrow sphere of federal duties, leaving the of the States and Territories free to govern themselves without any dictation from federal officers. (Immense cheering.) My friends, 1 said J bad no political sy to make, and J will not mag the temptation of vast and enthusiastic assem! 5 yt repeated cheering and compliments, to make me &® moment violate the resolve. Good night, Dougias Ratification Meetings in New York. Syracuse, N. Y., July 2, 1860. ‘The democracy are out in force to night to ratify the bomination of Douglas and Johnson. large procession with torches, Roman candles and music, has just through the streets, and the City Hall ‘is fil crowd, There is great enthusiasm. Batavia, N. Y., July 2, 1860. A large and enthusiastic meeting assembled here on Saturday evening to ratify the nomination of Douglas. Fifty guns were fired, Douglas Supporters in New York. x Aunany, July 2, 1860. ‘There fe no foundation for the rumor that Erastus Corn- ing sup Breckinridge and Jane. Mr. Corning, with Judge Mr. Stryker and their colleagues, supports Loug'as and Jobngon. Breckinridge and Lane Ratification Meeting in Philadel phi: Prapewrma, July 2, 1860. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held here this evening to ratify the nomination of Breckinridge and Lane. Hon. Charles J. Ingersoll presided, with an imposive Vist of Vice Presidents and Secretaries, ‘The resolutions adopted reaftim the Cincinnati platform , with the explanatory resolutions reported by the majority of the committee at the Charleston Convention. They algo declare that the Front Street theatre nominations ity, and that the nomination of Breckin- ridge and Lane is entitled to the respect and earnest sup- port of the party. A letter was read from Hon. Wm. B. Reed recommend. ing conciliation and harmony. It speaks of the folly of Sacrificing the election of Mr, Foster as Governor of the Fuate, because of an abetract cimirence of Ce a theory of vast but not portance, pea that milder counsels will prevail, so that the electoral vote of Pennsylvania may be cast ‘but for the democratic candidate The meeting assembled at half-past eight. The attend- largely of different political ele- were ied by much dis- bis sylvania bas a = interest ‘01 with @ a . Ingersoll hate poke with much Tecling. Tt was he in bie old age beard deploring this division, he tory, that who, Ubis repabiican empire, will destiny. ‘When the be ong anced were and impulsive as the yeas. epeved and lasted several minutes. Breckinridge with mence, Trane i bapa - pan bat | the crowd, and oa aes ue. "Dougie for ‘the Presigeney inet 5 ’ were here given te Ho) We caine fer 2 fered nebler ~~ are a 0 lee, 5” laugh (ince: no new measures of governmental meee, a e round to reat a cost if it feutbern brethren, ¢Such a vi panied by black dishonor. He was chanics ), and there was not one wee authorized to sit at Charleston (Cheers, cries of bolt”? and and five’ voter. every one Leminece—(cheers were given for Breckinridge menge cover) whens cemeeratic "States, the chet, pase! ‘The charge of irr ity those who performed their Front street theatre. rated Do if the couvtry been there. f i¥ f 827 jie ae i i j : i Hi i aF Fi i 33 EE rae t ! i t tt i i ? E E Py i a = BY fi 3 E Sz iH i : i St : i it: ti Bt | i "3 i : sori i : Hay eb isz adjourned the las men attempt- ed to get up a oe ‘but fresh disturbances were checked } by appearance of the police. The me Hoisted in the Eighteenth ‘ard. In our political advertisements will be found an accoant of the proceedings of a Breckinridge and Lane meeting. held last night in the Eighteenth ward. It was ji over by one of the Sachems of Tammany Hall. Treso- lutions were proposed by Gustavus W. Smith, and se- conded in an able speech by Jobn A. Godfrey, Bsq., of Mo- zart Hall, LAS—PROPOSED COMPROMISE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION. Pmapexrma, July 2, 1860. The Democratic Staie Executive Committee met this aflernoon at the Merchants’ Hotel. The were conducted with closed doors. A motion to admit substi- tutes was negatived; also a motion for reassembling the State Convention to take action. Robert E. Managhan, of -the Sixth district, a inent administration man abd an oppovent of Mr. man in the last Congressional campai fay ing that while he preferred Mr. Breckinridge he was pron redy pa las as the regular democratic candidate. then offered resolutions of compromise. About twenty-four out of the sixty members of the committee present were Douglasites, fifteen of whom bit- terly 0) apy conciliation, and were sus- tained by outside preaure. There Were hot discussions between the leaders of both factions during the entire meeting, and various proposi- tions were voted down. At length Thomas ©. McDowell, of Dauphin county, offered resolutions which were adopted by a vote of 45 es 15, a8 follows: — in Calling on the democracy to unite in support of General Foster for Goyernor, to bur; Presidential question in the local Second, Recommending the democratic party of the State to unite on the electoral ticket formed at ing on the following basis:—If it should appear, on ascertain- ing the result in other States of the Union, ‘that by cast- ing the entire vote of Pennsylvania for n would elect him, said electors shall be under obligations to cast said vote in that way; if the said vote would not elect Douglas, but elect Breckinridge, then shall it be cast for Breckinridge. If the eaid vote will elect neither Douglas or Breckinridge, then the electors may divide according to their own dgement—the basis of this united action being that it is ‘the first and highest duty of all good democrate, however differing about men and minor points of principles, to unite firmly against the common enemy. The Chairman of the committee was authorized to com- municate,with the electors, and obtain their pledge within thirty days to act under this obligation. ‘The committee then adjourned to meet at the call of the Chairman. Prior to the adoption of the compromise resolutions saey Eeapenaens were made, among others one deciar- ul uglas the nominee of the democratic party for President, which was voted down by ayes 19, nays all differences on the tions. The Campaign in New Jeeeee: Tueston, N. J., July 2, 1860. The Douglas men are to haye a grand ratification mect- Ing here to morrow evening. Great preparations are mak- ing for it. The following gootiemen haye ised to deliver addresses:—Hon. Marshall, of California; E. O. Perrin, of Tennessee; Hon. Charles Skelton, General Joe] Parker, Judge Naar and C. W. Jay. The “ Wide Awakes” held a large and enthusiastic meeting here this evening. | The political campaign has fairly commenced. No Union of the Democratic Wasinwaron, ‘The democratic politicians bave aban: effecting apy epective candidates, by wise. Factions. , Jal 3, 1000. all hope ition whatever between their re Joint electoral ticket or other- Progress ef Muscular Civilization—Im. portant the Tribune. } PUBLIC DINNER TO GEORGE WILKES, ESQ. INVITATION. New Yor, June 28, 1860. Gronce Witxes, Psq.:-—Dear Sm—Your friende in this city, admiring the manly, high toned course pursued by you’ in upholding the nal , upon the water and on the turf, invite you to dine with’ them at the Astor House, on Tuesday evening, July 3, 1860. Be assured that tbis invitation is prompted by feclings of the highest admiration and warmest regard for you per- fcually, and the undersigned trust you will be able to ac- cept it.’ Very truly youre TGEORGE 6. BARNARD, JOHNS CLANCY, JAMES L. SMITH, ORLANDO MOORE, 4. 4. PHILLIPS, JAMES H. WELSH, Committee, &. Ornce Witxes’ Srrmrr, New Youx, June 28, 1860. Grmunes—Your kind invitation to partake of s ale laden ok acter at on Tuesday eve- esteem and friendship of his commander and the officers on board. He was made coxswain, and while in the Com- modore’s boat, passing over to the British Admiral’s ‘wes killed oo tet mer 1800. He wae n'mon of pe ‘Long Inland, and he had « daugh- Cy Fe Sa F te ae Light. The whole contents of the building were destroyed. Tose about $6,000; ineured for $5,000 in the Manhattan and New York Fire amd Marine Ineurance companies. lao extended to the roof of No. of ,made a warm speech, 3 s t gE ¥ + 4 i | 3 § E es th PRICE TWO CENTS. Board of Supervisors. COMMUNICATION FROM THE TAX COMMISSIONERS—THE RELATIVE VALUE OF REAL AND PERSONAL K8- ‘TATE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, 48 } ASSESSED my 1859 AND 1860, The Board of Supervisors met at twelve o'clock yester- day, President Stewart in the chair, The following communication was received from the Tax Commissioners :— RELATIVE VALUE OF THE REAL AND PERSONAL RSTATS IN THE GITY AND COUNTY OF NEW YORK, 43 ASSERKED IN 1869 AND 1860, 1860. 1860. _‘Inerease. Decrease, 1 96008 513 = 416,160 2 an'r30; = 200) 4 195100 5. ; 1,240'985 8 18,298 00 9 is sitog beer van nao i Bt cccgeaceubecanid Perwnal. Resident... . . 158,339,730 Non-resident.. 14,631,462 3 5 AY 35 Total.....++.8172,070192 "178,007,087 Total real and personal..... 552,022,722 577,280,656 Nett IMCKCABC,. eee eeeee reese eeeees RECAPITULATION, Total valuation of 1660. Total valuation of 1859... Increase over 18960, Total valuation in count; sis ‘Total valuation in lamp district . ese Total valuation south of Fifty-seventh st.. Referred to the Committee on Annual Taxes. The og peg sent in & communication stating that up to the Zist of June the Ser, for the year had reached $1,635,938 02, and ® balance remained of $1. aay, The ttee on Criminal Courts and Police were di- rected to confer with the Police in relation to the erection of a house for the detention of witnesses. The committee were authorized to purchases of und for the new house in Mulberry street, Sring and Broome streets, at a cost not to exceed $16,- On motion the sum of $16,000 was appropriated for tbe purchase of the ground. The Board then adjourned to Tuesday next. The School Troubles in the Fourth Ward. THE MATTER BEFORE THR BOARD OF EDUCATION IN & NEW SHAPE. One of the Fourth ward Inspectors, Mr. Ryan, having refused to audit the pay rolls of the teachers for the first month, the Board of Education at its last meeting in- structed the Committee ou Finance to inquire into the reasons therefor. The committee met yesterday after- noon at the hall of the Board, Commissioner Wm. Tucker in the chair, aud all the members@resent save one. Se- veral of the Fourth ward school officers were also pro sent. The Cuarrmyw stated that he bad understood that Mr. Ryan refused to audit these pay rolls because rola tives of school officers had been appointed, con- trary to the School law. He said also, that bo had understood that at the meeting at which these appointments were made, the Inspectors acted with the Trustees, which was also contrary to law. tion, which showed that the appointments were made by the Board of School Officers, while the law distinctly said hey should bo mate by tae Board of Mr, Thran stated in substance that founded ou the fact that the Local certain their Hs Fe FEE He HE Ht EEE “ ne 2 i EE z 3308 2 4 i E f iL #g I PS ES 3 it PH z i i li F f | ll i acted as secretary the night the ‘appointments were rai, Civmimcy Se or oo mers i Z 3 & if Be Z : z i i f : F if F Hal i le if JOT 5 i ag 3 Z 5 Es z. g tg : HI § F