Troy Daily Times Troy, Rensselaer County, NY July 13, 1860 BUSINESS NOTICES A New Firm--Mr. J.M. HAYNES is succeeded in his grocery store on Franklin Square by Messrs. FAULKNER & HALTON, who have commenced business in a manner which evinces their determination to command success. They are both young gentlemen of strict business habits, undoubted integrity, and abundant ability for the successful management of trade. Starting under favorable auspices, they will be sure to achieve a good success, of which they will be well deserving--Purchasers will find in their extensive stock everything that can be looked for in such a store; and fair dealing may be relied upon. Soft Soap! Soft Soap! The subscriber, having commenced manufacturing Soap of the best quality, is now ready to deliver from a half barrel to any amount ordered. The Soap made at my factory shall be of the best quality and delivered promptly when ordered. J.G.H. FAKE, 557 River st. DEATH The body of the boy Michael SULLIVAN, of Lansingburgh, drowned in a few days since, was found opposite this city yesterday. Coroner MADDEN held the inquest--verdict, "Accidental drowning." BRIEFS The Alert Base Ball Club of Troy, will play the Alert Base Ball Club of West Troy, punctually at 2 1/2 o'clock this afternoon. Dr. BEMAN has resigned the Directorship of the Polytechnic Institute, and Prof. Charles DROWN has been appointed in his place. J.A. GRISWOLD has been elected Trustee to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Hiram SLOCUM. SEVENTH WARD REPUBLICAN MEETING Pursuant to notice, the Republican committee of the Seventh Ward met at Patten's Hotel on Wednesday evening, and organized by appointing John W. ARMITAGE, Chairman, and A.G. JOHNSON, Secretary. On motion, the following names were added to the committee: John RIERDON, A.C. SOMES, P. CURLEY, C.H. DENIO, A.C. SPICER, John DONNELLY, Joseph CORCORAN, George CAMPBELL, B.G. BARTOW, David CRAM, Arch. GRAHAM, Reuben PECKHAM, Charles MCCARTY, George S. KENYON, H. CONANT, M.C. HASKELL, J.C. WINSLOW, W.F. MOSELEY, A.J. HAGEN II, T. CASWELL, Wm. W. WIGHT, J.P. SAYLES, Franklin FIELD, A.G. SHILAND, Simon F. MANN, Perry BOGARDUS, John WALSH, P.G. MARSH, Jacob G. JOHNSON. On motion, A.G. JOHNSON, Reuben PECKHAM and Charles MCCARTY, were appointed a committee to confer with a committee from Tenth Ward about hiring a room, or erecting a wigwam for the use of both Wards. Adjourned to meet again at Patten's Hotel, Monday evening next at 8 o'clock. A.G. JOHNSON, Secretary. LOCAL POLITICS The Democratic Central Committee of this city, J.D. WILLARD, chairman, has adopted resolutions endorsing DOUGLAS and approving his "squatter sovereiguty" doctrine. REGIMENTAL NOTICE The commissioned officers of the 24th Regiment are requested by Colonel CARR to meet this evening, at 8 o'clock, at the store of Gen. ALLEN, on Congress street, to transact business of importance. Submitted by: Colleen Boose