The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-08

Important Diplomatic Note OF
Count NcsselrOde.
THE NEWS FROM CHINA.
FHR LACE RMBROIDERIES OF IRELAND.
THE FORTH OF JULY Ar SEA,
&c, &C., &c.

nth and Southampton on the 22d ut. She bringsa
rli cargo Of German and French merchandise and
large complement OF passengers.
The Hermann brings 10 passengers and about
four hundred tons OF freight. Her passage has been
extremely boisterous, having had continual head
winds and boisterous seas the whole time.
The anniversary of our National Independence was
duly observed on board the Hermann. The celebra.
lion came of with great eclat upon the ocean, and
he stout ship quvered with the cannon thunder
which echoed to the memory of the meu who secured
the freedom Of flag now floating upon every sea.
fhe following is an account OF this pleasing affair:
u s STEAMER HKRMASS off Fire Islsnd
July 7, 1858
h,;-f ,eoonn. OF what was done on board this ship
10 celebrate the Fourth of July, may not be uniater
sstDg.
After lsrg and bolstsrous passage, with continued
.les Of head winds we very great doubt lest the
weather night be unavorabe for any Demonstration
The evening before the for ths 6st time
80 with . promie OF q fine morrow
Atmldpiph 81 eight bells struck. salute from the
ships guns told that the Fourth had and woke the
startled eepers their berths in doubt whether the
boiler had burst the ship had struck Oh rock few
Of the initiated assembled IN the smoking and drank
TIE health Of the seventy. years Old child ia oum
yer Sunrise also heard the joyous voices
the and the stars and stripes were hoisted AZ
~ twelve clock as the sun passed the meridian.
salute Of thirteen guns fred in the true Dan-ofwsr
cabin passenger, oicers and crew, a..
bled the quarter deck under psauu canopy OF
Says and ngs most ta,teuly aIrsagsd TOT ,ne oc
eascn Az the after end platform had been erected
vhich Mr.. Rich,rd Sands whose name is household
word both the Old and New World took the seat as
snannan, having been unanimously called to that
honorable petition at meeting Of the passengers the
evening before.
Ma Mr. A Higgins the gentlrmaply Purssr, after
few eloquent Introductory words read the Declaration
sf Independence such a mastery 70 carry
the hols audience in thought back seventy
70 the old Hall in Philadelphia
beautiful eide written for the occasion by Mr. stshh
Frsicht The well known lawyer of our city WAS then
sung. The orator OF day. Mr.. 10 gard Wainwright,
then introduced BY the Chairman, and in shor. ad
1he feelings which should inmate both American and
FoFtiruers such occasion Then, after reviewing
t;cr between the republics ism Of the Ne and Old
Ford ended by few well timed -ords Of advice o those
Who for The frst time crossing the ocean to seek
His rmarks we're received With much applause. The
German national Of the fstheriand {. ne next on
tho programme. II surg most beautifully. DR..
zurich sf sin, next addressed the company in Ger
man. The Chief engineer, Mr. Gallagher them made a
Lively follosed and after most appTopr ate and
sicqusn. address in French BY Mr. Aubrey, the shsie
As the company breaking mp vote Of thanks T.
tas chairman proposed BY NJ. Wainwright which wss
carried unanimously. Three cheers for the : day"
three for captain sni three for she gwen
IA sueh manner As to make the good ship shake 10
every timber At sunset another salute thirteel guns
vas red ard down cane the aags each srsth al
beautiful ball the quarter 5e.k, tosetoer With
nagnnseat diseay Of FIRE sorks, and cold COLLATION. n
sd Mr. Nudemyer, closed the celebration Of as destfui
sss "a s E v Dtassd :sS sees on shore or
Besides the salute from the continuous soos
rem champagne corks heard throughout the ship
during the day ard eveEingthat generous wise being
furnished in abundance by captain who cannot be
Sufficiently praised for his uatribg efforts to promote
- rsSem Of this day will long treasured by
Nose Who had the good torture 10 be on board.
N aHks Americans and foreigners, joined hear. and
AaaA In Doing henor TO the occasion. Aoologzng for
taking SO much Of your valuable time remain your
sasdisnt servant W.
Among the passengers OF the Hermann is Mr..
Richard Sands, formerly known the great eques-
ssan, but more as the ceiling walker. Mr.. s. is
Of the orginators and managers Of the Hippodrome;
and has brought over more wonders in the shape OF
very dminutive elephant and some rare species OF
osiches to give new interest to its present attrac-
SONS.
The European news which she brings was antici-
pased by the intelligence received by the America
ut Halifax, and published in edition Of yesterday
We give some items of interest
The Atlantic was of Helyhead at halfpast two
p. N. Tuesday, 2lst ult, and was going up the river
n seven P. NJ.
Mr. Maurice Conne, NJ. p, eldest son OF the
hate Daniel O'Conncl, died suddenly in London on
the 18th alt.
Hs Excellency NJ. de Bile, the Danish minister at
Me Court OF st. James, also died Unexpectedly in
London on the 18th ult.
The Paris correspondent Of the Times states that
the Russian feet in the Baltic being short Of steam
err the Emperor had sent an agent who was in
treaty for the purchase Of the American steamers
Humboldt and Franklin, for which vessels the sum
Of 1880 900 francs, equal to $3.50 900, had been
offered, and is was thought the bargain would be
soncIuded.
The India and China overland mail brought news
70 London to the effect that four hundred British
troops had been ordered TO Shanghai for the protec
Non Of British interests.
The United States frigate Susquehanna had failed
n going up to Eankin with the American Commits.
sdoner having grounded for twentyfour hours about
ten miles above Woosung and returned. The coast
was alarmingly troubled with pirates, who had at
tackled several English vessels At Canton all was
quiet. Trade bad been going to large extent in
imports, but at reduced prices. Little done in tea
At Shanghae business was suspended. The United
States ,teamer Mississippi was 10 proceed to that
port on the 27th April.
The latest intelligence was 70 the effect that the
insurgents having captured Nankin on the 2lst
March, had subsequently been compelled by the I'm.
perisl troops to evscuste it, and in little than
scrtnight-yiz, on the 9Th April-had been defeated
aixty miles southwark Of Nankin.
The English squadron at sptbead had been rein
forced by the arrival Of the Channel feet, under Ad
miral Cory, and DOW presented most formidable
appearance, consisting Of seventeen ships. In the
event Of Russia attacking Constantlnope this feet
Il was expected, would be instantly ordered to de
sroy the Russian feet in the Baltic which operation
II was supposed, could be effected In less than six
days from the order being given. Most Of the ships
Of the British feet at Spithesd are propelled by
screws, and have tremendous armainents.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert reviewed the