The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-26

The News.
The steamship Ocean Bird arrived yesterday with
Havana dates to the Goth inst, and later news from
Nicaragua report was current in H0vana that
General Concha had been recalled, and that General
Zarzila was to be his successor. The dowager
Countess Reunion died on the 18th, aud was buried
the following day, with great pomp. Don Nicolas
Vinet had been summoned to answer for the homi-
eide of Castenada the betrayer Of General Lopez
The cholera ragged with alarming virulence among
the negroes on the estates in the neighborhood of
Cienfuegos. The news from Nicaragua is very in
teresting. General Corral had carried out the terms
of the treaty. and surrendered his force to General
Walker. Don Rivas was duly inaugarated, on the
30th ult., as President. 1t was understood that
Parker II. French would be Minister of Finance.
General Walker was appointed Comma nder-in-C Chief
Of the army. Affairs were progressing favorably
with Colonel Kinney. His party was rapidly in
creasing in number. So far from there being any
rivalry between Kinney and Walker it is asserted
that cordial understanding exists, and that they
will act together in future in advancing the in
which they are engaged
The Washington Union, by authority of the State
department. says that Mr.. Buchanan had conferred
with Lord Clarendon with regard to the augmenta-
tion of the British West India squadron. Lord Cla
rendon stated that the squadron originated in act
unfriendy to the United States. It's object was to
protect British against Russian privaeers
said to be fitting out at our ports. The Of the
Maury, as represented by Mr.. Barclay and Mr..
Champion, was cited in justification. As our readers
are aware, this humbug exploded long since.
One Of our Paris correspondents sketches out
remarkable picture of the coming time when Ger
many is to be denationalized, and the empire of
Charlemagne re-established. He shows the popu-
arity of Louis Napoleon in the Catholic countries of
Europe, and tells of the existence of powerful
French party in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium,
Switzerland and Germany. His ideas as to the
probability Of political union between France and
Germany, with Louis Napoleon as Emperor-Kng,
are formulated with much clearness and precision
shat it is evident such union is contemplated as one
of the contingencies that may result from the pre-.
sent state of affairs.
Another Of correspondents from the same
capital-apropos of Canrobert's mission to Sweden
gives curious and interesting history of the 30.
naparte and Bernadote families, and Of the mutual
influence which they have exercised on each other
from the day when the petit coporar proposed to the
lady who subsequently became Madame Bernadotte
and Queen of Sweden, and was refused, to the pre-
ntHt moHtHt WHICH, mug osSdi, VIE Sun Vi DcTua-
dotte, holds in his hands the balance Of power be.
tween Russia and her enemies.
Another communication from the same pen,
graphically describes the closing of the Paris
Exhibition, and gives an idea of the sentiments
which will pervade Louis Napoleon's great speech
in distributing the prizes; and still another reports
remark uttered by the Emperor at a private soirce
on the subject Of the dispute between England and
the United States. to the effect that war bet
these two countries was thing not to be dreamed
of. Our correspondence contains much that is very
interesting.
One Of our Vienna correspondents discusses the
commercial and other relations which ought TO bind
more closely the connexion between the United
states and Austria and gives the reasons why it Is
the interest of both countries to cultivate these re-
iations. Another correspondent from the same
capital gives epitome of the latest war; polit-
ical, personal and other news of interest.
Among the letters Of our correspondents today
will be found one from Matamoros giving an &C
count of the condition Of things in that part OF
Mexico. II appears that custom houses have been
established at Reynosa Camargo and Mier, aud that
the movement has been 80 uniavorably received by
tho people that they refused to allow the new Collector
TO take charge Of his Office There great rejoicing
in Matalnoros for the election Of Alvarez. But per-
haps the most important feature of the news is the
rumored invasion OF the country by twelve or fifteen
hundred Texans-a report which has created, as
may be supposed, great excitement Prepare
sons were making TO give them warm reception,
and it is said that the country will rise to man
against them.
The trial OF Louis Baker, indicted with several
Others for the homicide Of Bill Poole will he called
on to-day in the Court Of Oyer and Ternincs; but
from the numerous causes of challenge which exist
under the present law, IL is thought there will be
great difficulty in finding twelve jurors who have
not read the transaction, and formed or expressed
an opinion as to the guilt of the accused, or the
justification OF the assault which terminated in the
death Of one Of the desperate characters engaged
in the ARRAY.
The value OF foreign goods imported into the
port Of Boston during the week ending oath inst,
amounted to 1884 ,s54.
\ desperate fight occurred on Saturday night in
New Haven between party Of 1rishmen and
couple Of policemen. One Of the policemen, named
cummings, was so savagely beaten that he died In
a few hours after the battle, and his companion was
yesterday at the point of death.
DR.. +. ;. Temp, OF Camden, S. c.. has received
verdict for the sum OF ten thousand dollars damages
for injuries sustained on the Wilmington and Man
chester Railroad about two years ago. Such yer
diets will do more towards the prevention Of railroad
accidents than all the laws In existence.
The sales Of cotton on Saturday were limited To
500 COO baes ct about 9ic. for middling Uplands,
dealers preoring to await the receipt Of private ad
vices BY the Canada before doins much. Flour was
less active, and common State brands were slightly
easier Wheat continued firm, with moderate
transactions. Indian corn was again firmer and
sales were made Of fair TO prime Western mixed at
prices ranging from II O5 81 0s. Rye sold at
VI 2s 70 - ~. Pork and beef continued heavy.
There was an increased activity in coffee, owing
70 the favorable reports from Europe by the Canada
At Boston, and sales Of Rio were freely made az
about &c. advance Sugars were firm, but quet.
Freights were steady bat engagements we're light.
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