The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-19
The News.


The Daniel Webster arrived yesterday, with late
adviees from Jamaica Trade was remarkably dull,
from the fact it is said of the small pox becoming
more virulent. Jamaica has been sorely afflicted,
within tho last year, with the cholera and small pox.
According to the news brought by the Daniel
Webster General Flores has ere this taken possess
sion of Guayaquil. On the 18th OF last January,
-SsS1-c of goyeriFa>s Of Ecuador was removed
by order of General Ur0i>. from Quito to Guaya-
quill, thereby constituting than ,sportant sea port
the capitsl Of the republic Otx ming possession of
the key TO the country places, Ecuadors at the
cy Of thc invaders, and shall not, therefore, be
surprised to learn BY the next arrival Of the over
throw ard fight Of Urena.
The steamship Philadelphia arrived here yestcr-
day. She came from Key West, leaving several Of
her passengers still sick at that place. We ena
bled, by her arrival to give in this mornings paper
q complete and correct list of those who died on
beard the steamer after she left Aspinwall.
The solemn pageant in commemoration of the
ilustrious Henry Clay will occupy the thoughts Of
our citizens tomorrow. The most extensive ar
rsngcmerts for the funeral procession have been
made The programme viii be found in another
column.
The Georgia Union Convention met at Milledge-
vile, on Thursday, and, after stormy discussion a
proposition was made TO nominate Mr.. Webster az
the third candidate for the Presidency, which fail
ed. An att empt was also made to nominate Mr..
Fillmore, which was under discussion when the
meeting adjourned for the day. On Friday morn
ing the convention again met, bat harmony aud
Cancellation did not meet with them. After various
fruitless attempts 10 harmonic, oDe-half the dele
gates seeded, and organized into separate body,
which recommended the calling of another conven-
ton, az Macon, osteDsibly TO nominate Daniel Web
Eter for the Presidency. The seceders were all
wings. The original convention also remained in
session, and nominated Pierce and King electoral
ticket and passed oerics Of resolutions approving
Of the administration Of Mr. Fillmore.
The Washington Caion contains a letter from a
clerk Of tie House II Representatives,, vainy endea-
yorng, according to our special correspondent, to
exculTate Mr. Speaker Boyd from the charge Of
evircing desire to defeat tho Collins amendment
to IL, Deficiency bill. Our correspondent contends
that the Speak ers champion has totally failed in mis-
object and reterates the assertion that Mr. Boyd did
withhold the announcement Of the result OF the vote
on the amendment to the House.
The funeral Of Adjutant General Jones took place
mt Washington on Saturday His remains were fol-
lowed 70 their final resting place by large pro-
cession, which contained President Fillmore aud
cabinet, Major General Scott members Of the Senate
and House Of Representatives, and all the principal
officers Of the government.
A despatch from New Orleans reports that duel
was fought on the 10th Inst between Mr. r. J.
Carroll, editor Of the Crescent Ci'y and J. NJ Bar
bacon, with rifles Result-two shots, no blood, and
an amicable settlement.
The next adyices from Europe will come by the
Humboldt. That steamer win BE- due tomorrow,
and will bring four days later news.
One weeks later news from California, brought
down on the Pacific side, by the Golden Gate and
Winfield Scott may be expected "Wednesday or
Thursday next. The shortest time on record il
anticipated.