The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-06-03
Later from Europe. and from California,
Chagres. and Panama.

By the arrival of the steamer Washington, from
fhe old continent and England, we have files Of
foreign journals, with dates four days later than
those recently received. The American steamship
Pacific arrived at Liverpool the twentieth Of last
month, having made the shortest outward passage
From New York yet on record This triumph
Of our steam marine is one in which every citizen
naturally viii indulge the utmost pride. At Liver
pool the cotton market had recovered from its re-
cent depression, and sales brisk Business
generally in the English provinces had been de-
pressed, from the effect Of the cotton crisis. The
London Exhibition continues TO be attractive a.
ever, and the receipts show that the public interest
il unbounded in the display.
The political news presents no new features,
though they more fully developed. Our selec-
lions from the foreign journals supply variety Of
information on the most interesting topics In
France the purposes Of Louis Napoleon are more
strongly avowed, and his desires arc very openly
urged ON the one hand, the legitimsts oppose
the prolongaton Of his Presidential powers, while
his own friends and supporters make the nos: cls-
norous outcries in support Of the plan. All this,
however, appears 10 be Of little consequence, a.
there are many barriers to the overthrow Of the
constitution at the will 81 Louis. The Chinese
India is still the scene Of Instructions; and at
Manila disturbances have resulted in the capture
Of the forts at Sooloo, by the Governor-G enoral.
This viii be the subject Of investigation at an
early day in England, and We presume that further
accounts win prove that these transactions have
been Of the same character those hitherto kno WI
In the Chinese scenes, and at the Cape Of Good
Hope more recently.
II Ior, boz Las,
evening from Chegres-through the attentions Of
the purser, Mr.. ,. J. Thompson, and Of DR.. John
W. Van Zlndt-has enabled u to publish the
features Of the intelligence brought BY her. The
North merica has brought eight hundred thousand
dollar in gold dust and coin. The information
Rom lie mining regions i highly cheering--in
fact, the diggers appear q be doing better
than ever before. There are points, also, Of
considerable interest in the news from Pa
mama and Chagres. These vii be perceived
by reference t. another column, but We cam
not omit to notice The intmation conveyed with
respect 70 tho influences al work 70 restrain Amcr
cans from landing ~ Tebuantepec Ifitis, a. We now
suspect that there has been direct interference
the part q rival to the Tehuantepec railroad e. in
trpose obstacles 70 the assumed advantages Of that
route, such conduct cannot be concealed, and must
eventually fall Tar short q IT, purpose. The enter
prise u people will not b. circumscribed
by any men. Ia them BE engaged in spcculations,
however extensive Or rraiseworthy. The shortest
and safest route 70 California, be i what il may,
cannot he blocked NJ to suit the caprices Or the
selfish motives q any party. Tue probability i,
that this attempt to in Crere with The natural ten
denotes e our traffic with California viii direct A.
,ention very closely % the Tohuantepec r,u;e. We
must, however, confess our surprise that the Mcxi-
cans should desire e. shut their gates % passage.
which we recently learned il their intention 70
open, with great advantages FIR ihc transportation
Of rchandise and passengers This subject i BE-
coming interesting.