The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-29

The News

The News
Our Washington correspondence this morning is
very interesting. In regard to the Smyrna affair, it
b stated that the Pre- sident is of opinion the United
States had right to extend their protection to
Hoezta; that Austria derives no authority from in
Sensational law to interfere with the exercise of this
right and that Capt. Ingraham's interpretation, IN
der the peculiar circumstances Of the case, right
md proper. The President viii decline to give his
consent to the delivery Of Koszta to the Austrian
GsnsulGeneral, being convinced that his seizure
asd imprisonment were illegal, but expects the
Austrian Emperor win take the proper steps TO re-
stsre him to the condition he was in before he was
seized. To all OF this the American people viii re-
apond-Amen We refer to the letter Of our cor
respondent for true history Of Hon. Robert ].
Walkers connection with the China mission, and
he reasons for his resignation. There is no confr
nation Of the absurd rumors originated in this vic
nifty, as to violent measures being taken against
Nessrs- Bronson and O'Conor by the sdminis.ra-
ton.
We publish on the first page three important cir.
culars from the Treasury Department to which the
attention Of mercantile men is especially directed.
One is addressed to consus, and instructs those Off
eers that where consular certificates 10 invoices Of
xesds destined to the United States are required
hey shall be granted only by the consul nearest to
The place where such goods have been manufactured
O. prepared for expectation and reasonable time
to be allowed consuls TO examine invoices in order
that their accuracy may be ascertiined and verified
Collectors Of the customs and other revenue Office
the frontier and lake ports directed to exercise
greater vigilance over Indian smugglers and in
order 70 the establishment OF uniformity in the charge
Of duties on ar icies OF wood particular direc
lions are Issued.
The Massachusetts, Wing state Convention as
sembled at Fitchhurg yesterday. Hon. Robert c.
Winthrop presided. Emory Washburn-formerly
Judge, but which Office be resigned to accept the
superntendeney. Of q cotton f4ctory-eas nominated
for Governor, and Thomas G.. Plunkett for Lieute
nant Governor. Mr.. W. is nos in Europe; his
friends say he viii not accept. 1t was currently re.
ported mat wealthy wing waited on Mr.. Ooate
and pressed him TO accept the nomination: but Nj.
c. peremptorily declined. resolution, said to have
been suggested by Mr.. Everett in favor of govern
inert building the Pacific Railroad, was adopted;
also, resolution calling on government to protect
the fisheries; but not word was said about the
Maine Liquor law Altogether, the Convention Is
reported to have been a dull affair.
Our latest files of Bermuda journals are date
down 10 the 18th instant. The House Of Assembly
had, during repeated meetings, transacted a large
amount of legislative business. The Presbyterian
Ministers Salary bill was committed, the Ship ring
Light Duty bill was read q second time, and many
other bills Of revenue and police Improvement were
advanced a stage. The Attorney General had intj-
tinted government prosecution against the editor Of
tbe Hamilton Royal Gazette. Great alarm prevailed
Of St. Georges owing to the continued ravages OF
yellow fever. The persons on hoard the convict
huks, and the men Of the Fiftysixth regiment, had
suffered most severely, eighty one pe-sons-convcts
soldiers, and Understanding died within the
last five or six days Of August The obituary list
also announces the death of John W. ITowdeu, Esq ,
United States Consul al II Georges. Mr.. Ho Fden
was a native of Ohio, sld had only bean one month
engaged in the discharge oil his official Iuties.
Intelligence from Sas1a Fe, New Ne leo, 70 the
18th uk states that the 1cw officials hae arrived at
their posts. The Inauguration Of Governor Merri.
wether @as attended by econgregated tAousalds,'
and his L. cheney delivered speech which made
the "welbin ring" Ex-Governor Lane lad boon
nominated sor Congress. party, styling the n-elses
"tue denoG-ats,r had put NC Catholic sgiest-
Padre Galegos-i in oppositiar. A detachment Of
soldiers, under command Of general Garland. hid
reached their destination.
The tenth ANIMAL Convention &C the Protes.ant
Episcopal Cburol OF the Diccessof Eastern Kew
York commenced its session in I.ir CITY YESTERDAY
An eloquent sermon was preached by Rev. Dr. spss-
Ger, late Bishop Of Madras. Bishops Wainwright
McClusby, Spencer, Folk, Otty Uphold, and smith
were present.
The Michigan METHODIST Conference which was in
session last week in Detroit adjourned on the 2tth
inst. Amongst the proceedings were tive resolu.
lions on the subject Of slavery which we're adopted,
declaring II 70 be sinful TO hold slaves except shere
the legal relation is retained for the purpose Of emaa
cipation, and procIahning the admission Of add
tjonai siavebolding members into the church 70 be
attended with so many and 20 great evils that
efficient means should At once be adoptod 70 rre
vent IL.
Both the Executive and the President Of thc
Senate Of Florida having left the State, General
Allison, Speaker Of The House Of Representatives has
been sworn in Governor.
Although the yellow fever has abated at New Or
Ieans il stiD RACES at Mobile Vicksburg Galveston
Victoria, Houston, and Indianola and ia the island
of 2esNrda. The disease prevails extensively and
severely IN Texas, and is particularly fatal to the
Germans. Our citizens st exhibit that oren-handed
Morality which has always distinguished iacm in
Nd OF The suffering.