The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-10-25

outline OF her news by the telegraph, the Darkness
Uf the night preventing the ship coming up to her
usual moorings in the city.
We learn by this arrival that the victories of the
Anies were not quite ss decisive as at frst repre-
rented. Tn bsetls Of Alma, although an uuques
sionshle defeat, was not as disastrous as we were
I'D to suppose. The Russian General Withdrew his
forces in good order, and his retreat seeEs to have
been effected without any greet subsequent loss.
The allies had changed their plan of attack upon
Bebastopol, which was to be directed from the
ssush instead o! from the north, or both points
simultaneously, as at one time contemplated, the
base of operations being Balsk'ava. The lombard.
1aent Of the town and forts of Ssbastopol com
nenecd on the 9Th, but with what results is not
stated. The REssians, however, it appears, ba |
sunk seven ships Of the ine at the entrance Of the
barber.
The death OF the Frenck Commander in Chief,
Marshal st. Anaud from natural caasee, Is an
nduneed. General Canrober< is named as his sue
cessor.
The general news is unimportant. In CONNER
sial Affairs there is no important change Toe
Warrington win Errive up thE morning, and We
shall give full details in our evening edition.
LATER FROM NEW MEXICO.
Later aivices from New Mexico have come TO
hand. The trial Of Major Weightmsn for killing
Mr.. Aubrey resulted in verdict of acquittal. In
the election for members Of the Territorial Legsla
ture the democrats succeeded in choosing msjsli.
~ Of the Heuse Of Representatives. The Indians
sein exhibited considerable hostility, but hopes
were entertained that, through the efforts of the
new Indian Agent, they would soon become more
peaoeably disposed. In this connection we would
refer to communication in to-day's paper, relative
70 the efforts that are being made by the govern
ment towards the concentration of strong mill
tary force on the frontier, having for its object
either The subsection Of the hostile TRIBES, or. per
haps, their exterminGtion. Tue Indians in Texas
Zoo, - appears by recent news, are still commit.
eng their depredations upon the whites, and seve.
raj encounters have taken place. II is very evident
Mat the humane measures heretofore pursued to
words the red skins must be superseded by more
stringent ones and the sooner they &c put in fore
The better.
LATER From BERMUDA.
We have received our files Of Bermuda papers to
the 10th instant. The new Governor. Col. Freeman
Murray, arrived at Hamilton on the Sd inst, on the
Curlew, from Hslifax The Royal G,sete Of tn
10th, in announcing the event, says:-"E.rly in the
EorniDg of Tuesday, the Sd instant, the Curlew
made her appearance, ana, as was generally antici
petad, her arrival put per>'d to that protractej
AAeSISEuuu, VI We may use tHt ~,.'t/ ViASA VIZ
colony has passed through since ADJUST, 1852,
when Governor Elliot first went home nmils.y on
leave, but, as was understood to make way in tsct
Tor q successor"
The Bermudiam of the 4th instant says:-"The
DILL TO aid In the encouragement Of steam eommu I
cation between Demarara and the United States b,
Abe way Of Bermuda, was assented to yesterday by
Vie Executive. The resolve also assented to for
"a kHo
Hamilton
THE DRY GOODS TRADE.
Inc auction sales yesterday were moderate, bu'
the prices Of goods sold were fully maintained
compared to those of last week. Several sales Of
Importance are to come of before the close of the
week.
David Austin, Jr, a. a peremptory sale of Eng
nah velvet ana Bru tapestry, su oesine iueraia
hemp and other car 'ipgs, of the importation Of
Hes.rs. David H,id. & Sons, also chin.z. drug.
gets, rugs, &c Tee catalogue comprised 239 lots,
al oil which we're sold at good prices, aad several
lola of the velvet and tapestry were duplicated.
The sale was among the best of the season.
MURDER TRIALS.
Our readers doubtless remember the atrccious
murder, early in June, of Mr.. and Mrs. Wickbam
an old and highly respectable couple, residents
Of this city, at Cutchogue, Suffolk county, Long
Island, the painful and tragic circumstances Of
which were detailed in this Journal at the tim
They viii also recoect the prolonged pursuit Of tbs
supposed perpetrator Of the bloody deed, his des
perate resistance, and final capture, his attempt At
suicide, and the intense excitement that prevailed
when it was known that the prisoner had been the
servant of his unfortunate victims. The alleged
culprit, Nicholas Beehan, has been in close con6ne.
mert since his arrest, and on Monday last his tril
commenced in the Court Of Oyer and Terminer of
Suffolk County, at the village Of Riverhead. full
report OF the first two days proceedings, together
with description Of the appearance and conduct Of
the accused, is given in another part of this days
paper.
Henry King was tried yesterday in the Court of
Oyer and Termner Of this city for the murder OF
Timothy Redding. The jury rendered verdict of
granddaughter In the second degree, and the c1nrt
passed sentence upon HIM of five years imprison
nent.
Jerome B. King, found guilty of manslauehter in
tAe third degree in killing Peter G. Post, was
Yesterday sentenced by Judge Mitchell to confine-
ment In the State prison for three years.
STATE OF THE MARKETS.
Flour, both common to good and extra State
brands, were frmer yesterday, and advanced about
l2Ac. per barrel. carg, of Canadian white
wheat, duty paid, sold at 81 10, aud small lot of
white Southern brought q o. Indian corn al
yanced ore cent per bushe, aud closed at soc slc
Pork sold at $12 37k s12 50-the latter figure for
jobbing lots. Sugars were steady, and the sto TX
continued light, being estimated st about 5000
bids.
The ship Ariosto, Of Boston, said to have been
bsund from Sumatra for this port, and lost on the
west coast Of Africa, had Q cargo Of pepper on
board, estimated at about Z 500 bags. The news
caused the no ders Of this article to advance their
prices yesterday to lie. per h., sales having been
previously made as low as l0c. l0tc.
DREADFUL STATE OF AFFAIRS.
High handed outraees and murders are rife in this