The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-12
New York. Friday. Anxasu IL, 1853.


The News.
The Africa, from Liverpool arrived at this port
early yesterday morning, bringing files OF the English
ournals dated down the 30th of July, as well as
,he latest continental advices. Another three days
had passed. and the Eastern question was as compli-
Gated as ever. The English cabinet had not vouch-
saed nv explanation of the intentions OF the govern
ment to Parliament and the people were, in conse
uuence daily and hourly az tated by the most con-
tietipg reports Inquiry in either branch OF the Lee
gisature was generally bnked by sort OF diploma
cv which appears little disineenious, but which Is
pardon.d by the representatives account OF their
sincere desire for peace.
Newspaper writers in the Russian interest speak of
the offer of many concessions by the Porte govern
ment whilst the reply OF the Sultan to the Nessel'
rode circular dated July IA, is SO firm, although
mild, that it would lead us to suppose that he was
fully determined to maintain the integrity OF his do
minions In the meantime, the forces Of Nicholas
occupy the pripcipates, and the great question APP
pears TO be, " Will they evacuate them." 1t does
not appear likely they will, until either Turkey
perishes by delay, or her powerful friends strike
redeemng blow for her. 1t was expected that the
approach of winter would soon compel a movement
of the combined fleets which would be to leave Best
ka Bay if their anders did not wish to be fro.
zen up.
It was said that the Austrians were endeavoring
to induce the Servians to keep away from Omer
Psshas camp and thus wrest another portion of the
Sultans authority from him, by preventing the ODE.
iience OF his tributaries.
Another Hungarian had claimed the shelter Of our
government at Smyrna, which was afforded him, to
The increasing ohagrin of Austria.
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been made at Vienna; whilst the most serious fears
were entertained of an outbreak in Italy, owing to
deficient supply of corn, and the precarious state of
health Of the Pope.
Adyices from China state that the rebels had taken
Annoy, and afforded friendly protection to all TO-
yeigners. An attempt to retake the city, by the
troops of the Emperor was said to have failed A
general conyulson of the empire was reported as
probable.
Our shipping and mercantile Intelligence are Of
the latest dates, and published in this paper.
Byour news from Central America, extending upto
The 18th of july it will be seen that hosiities have
at length commenced between the two republics of
Honduras and Guatemala and that the troops OF the
former, commanded by President Cabahas in person.
were repused in their incursion to Chiquimula one
OF the frontier towns and suffered complete rout.
This check may serve to dampen the ardor OF the
invaders.
We received files of papers from Barbados yes
terday evening, dated down to JulyS. They do not
contain any news more important than what we
published in the extended West India summary Of
the HERALD OF Thursday morning.
One of our special Washington correspondents
writes that no official information has yet been re-
peived concerning the rumored agreement between
England and Spain for she adjustment OF slavery on
the island of Cuba. Should this rumor prove to be
well founded Of which there is little doubt it is
derstood that Gen. Pierces ADMINISTRATION will take
strong ground in opposition to the extraordinary
scheme, which, if carried out, would tend to throw
the Southern portion Of this Union into anarchy and
confusion.
The extraordinary claims of Lord Stirling to the
sberies appear to be creating much conversation
in Washington as in this city.
Late advices from the small towns Of New Bruins
wick and Nova Scotia declare that the inhabitants
are clamorous for the removal Of the restrictions
upon the fisheries. They are anxious tor the resto
ration Of the trade between themselves and the Yam
kee fishermen. 1t is denied that any fishing vessels
have sailed from down east ports armed with other
weapons than muskets and boat hooks, which they
always have on board.
Hon. ]. W. Lyon has been nominated for Cover
nor, by the Maryland Democratic Convention.
We understand that a company of New Workers
have recently made another large purchase of Goa
lands near Cumberland, Nd. II is gratifying to OBJ
serve uHt, since the settlement Of the difficulties
about wages between the woTkmen and their em.
ployers, in most Of the mines coal is coming more
freely into market and the prospect Of au alequate
supply for winter use at moderate rates is now very
dattering.
A statement has been made, and pretty generally
circulated that Mr.. j. F. Folsom is the Of the
building lately leased to the United States for a
custom house in San Francisco We are authorized
TO contradict the report, and also to state that Mr.
Folsom sold out his entire interes. in said building
upwards Of two years ago.
Three men we're fatally and several Others slightly
injured by the explosion Of steam boiler in a fur
mace at West Trey yesterday morning.
We have still another fatal railroad accident to
record. A train going from Cumberland to Balti-
more ran of the track yesterday afternoon killing
the fireman, seriously injuring the engineer and
ther person, and smashing the engine and two or
three Of the cars The coroners jury in the case Of the
fatal collision on the Camden and Amboy road, last
Tuesday, have rendered verdict throwing all the
blame ppon the conductor and engineer on the train
from this city and completely exculpating the com
pany, AID the officers OF the train from Pnila1e
phia.
In another column we give an account OF the
Danish serenade TO the sloop war Saga. IL is in
terestng to this feeling manifested by our adopted
citizens towards their brethren when they come to
our shores.
The sudden eyceeavp heat of tho Weather during
tie two days past has proved fatal TO many poor
Aborer, who, unconscious d the danger, remained at