The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-11-20
The News.

We publish to day an account of the commercial,
political and social condition OF Australia. The ina
gnings Of fabulists have failed to depict anything
at all comparable with the realities of this extraor
binary region, to which our modern Ophir on the
Pacific is as nothing. New spots Of gold yielding
land ere almost daily discovered, each more prolific
than the last. But the most remarkable point ex
hbited is the progress of commerce At the port Of
Melbourne, for the six months preceding August las i,
there had entered of shipping no less than two hun
ared and sixty-nve thousand tons, an amount pro-
bably not exceeded by any other port in the world,
excepting Liverpool; and the total value of the i'm
portaton for the quarter ending July 5, 1858.
reached over twenty millions Of dollars. Of this
amount there was received from Baltimore G9095;
Boston, 1907, AL; Salem, f6, 751; San Francisco
1880; New Turh, f239 ,o54. As far as the poll
teal aspects of the colony can be learned from tie
article we have alluded to, the utmost apathy aud
indifference prevailed on the subject amongst the
old colonists; but with the diggers-the real la.
borers, the pith and marrow Of the people-the
was far diferent they had become tired of the
neglect CT the government and had assumed an
attitude of defiance. Should the conservative and
democratic elements come in collision, we may ex-
pect to see new empire arising which will one day
act no undistipguished part in the affairs Of the
world.
Our news from Washington is somewhat impor-
tant 1t is announced that Santa Anna, having
completed his arrangements for supply Of "mate-
rial aid, will belligerent attitude towards
this country at the earliest favorable opportunity
Additional intelligence has reached the State De
partment from the Hague in relation to the case of
Captain Gibson Judge Douglas, for "want of
time, has yet remained silent the quarrels of
the democratic factions. Gov. German, of Mime
sota is said to be ou of favor at the capital in con-
sequence of certain iDjudcious speeches alleged to
have bsen made. We are informed that the Sec
rotary Of the Navy, in his forthcoming report will
recommend important reforms in the manner OF con-
structing ships Of war, particularly steamers An
increase Of the navy will be asked for, and also
board Of commissions to examine machinery, &c.
Our dispatches mention The arrival and arrange
ments Of Congressman. merry time is anticipated
in the fashionable world a. the capital during the
coming winter.
The number OF deaths in New York last week, &C
cordng to the report Of the City Inspector was 34l
which is 80 less than that OF the previous week. Of
these, fifteen were caused by small pox, ftynne by
consumption, twenty three by commissions, nineteen
by Group, twentyseven by Inflammation of the
lungs, and fifteen by marasmus. There were twenty
one cases Of stI born and seven Of premature birth
The deaths among children under one year amounted
10 one hundred, which is a decrease of twenty on the
mortality among infants during the preceding week.
OF the deceated, two hundred and seventeen were
natives OF the United States seventythree of Ireland
twenty nine Of Germany, eleven Of England, and six
Of Scotland.
A statement, containing further particulars az to
the Thys and wherefores OF the recent opera rumpus
in Detroit, may be found elsewhere.
In the case Of James l.. Hoare indicted for the
murder Of Susan McAnDanny, o verdict Of guilty.
was rendered. An abstract Of the arguments of
counsel and the Judges charge will be found else.
where.
The sentence in the case Of De Corn was delivered
yesterday in the Court Of Oyer and Tcrmner, by
Hon. Judge Edwards. The prisoner was sentenced
TO two years end ten onths imprisonment. De Corn
read statement OF facts in his case, which viii be
read With interest.
Cspt. VIM. Homsn, Of the clipper Winged Racer
formerly of the New York snip Atlas, died at Mar
blehead, Mass, on Saturday.
Thomas G. Atkins, an old merchant Of Boston,
died in that city yesterday.
The store Of futile & Jackson, and several I'd.
joining buildings, at Council Bluffs Mo-, we're recent
~ destroyed by FIRE. Loss, $4,000. Insared Tor
$4,000.
Hon. H. Benping hai been elected Judge Of the
Supreme Court in Georgia.
Flour slightly improved yesterday, with better
demand. Wheat was in fair demand ana steady.
Tie attempt to lay down railroad tracks through
the city Of Erie, Pa, Of different gauge from that
allowed by the city ordinance has caused great
excitement there. The Mayor had issued a proca-
ns.!on calling on TIE citizens to asss. him in main
ta,l.pg the Law.