The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-12-30

The News.
The steamship Star of the West, which left San
Juan the Goth inst arrived at thisport yesterday
afternoon, having over half million of dollars on
freight, including first shipment from the mines
of Nicaragua, with very interesting from that
republic. General Walkers government was more
popular, the country quiet, and his troops hume
rous that he had detached battalion to Honduras to
assist the President il necessary, in any difficulties
which may arise between his people and the execu-
tive Of Guatemala. Experienced American miners
irom California were very sanguine Of obtaining
rich yield Of gold in Nicaragua.
In the House Of Representatives at Washington,
yesterday, ballottng was resumed for Speaker, but
NO result was attained Mr. Banks during the entire
voting falling short six or seven votes of an cleo
ton. One of our correspondents states that If
Speaker is not elected by Wednesday, the President
will recommend the adoption of the plurality rule
Some important papers relative to the confirmation
Of the last treaty with Mexico, obtained from the
Mexican archives, said to be in the possession of
persons in Washington, by which it appears that a
Mexican agent received some $4,000 for secret
service, and that similar amount was divided
among other individuals, some Of whom now
clamoros for the reputation by the United States
Of the three million drafts.
One Of our Washington correspondents gives
very interesting account Of the Penitentiary in the
District of Columbia. Among other curious facts
which he notes, is remark Of the Warden, that
nine-tenths Of the prisoners who are committed to
the institution found to have their arms marked
with India ink. Hence our correspondent infers
that, II the same observation hold good Of convcts
IN other prisons, it might be well, before employing
strangers, to examine their arms.
Our annual neurology is published this morning.
1t embraces notices Of the decease of many eminent
soldiers and statesmen both in Europe and the
United States, and will be found very interesting as
. record. During the past twelvemonths, Nicholas,
the Gar Of Russia; Lord Raglan, Commander-in
Chief Of the British army in the Crimea; Admta
Bruat, commander Of the Black Sea squadron Of
France; Count Mole, Of France, with great number
Of other eminent men, died in Europe whilst the
United States lost some Of her most trusted mer-
chants, legislators, and army and naval officers.
From the official report of the City Inspector we
Aan that there 331 deaths in this city during
the past week, namely: 63 men, So women 1872 boys
and 81 girls-an increase OF two only on the NOR
tality of the week previous. There were deaths of
apoplexy, Of bronchitis, 7 of congestion of the
ungs, 40 Of consumption, Is OF Inflammation of the
lungs, Of congestion of the braiu, ii of inaamma
ton of the brain, dropsy in the head, 4 of en-
Argement Of the heart disease of the heart, of
dysentery, 10 of Inflammation OF the bowels, of
smallpox, 40 of commissions Cnfantile), IA Of group,
81 of scarlet fever II OF marasmus (iutantile), and
l each Of teething, hopping cough and measles.
There were also premature births 26 cases OF still
born, and deaths from violent causes. The follow
ing is the classification of Diseases Bones, joints
Ac Is.o;, ~
heart and blood vessels II; ungs throat, &c, 90;
akin, &c. and eruptve fevers 43 stborn and pre-.
mature births 80; stomach, bowels and other dges-
tive organs, As; uncertain seat and general evers,
10; urinary organs, 8; old age, g. The nativity
table gives 2al natives Of the United States so of
Ireland, 10 of Germany, of Engand,4 of Scotland,
and the balance of various European countries.
The foreign news received by the Pacific produced
no marked effect yesterday upon the cotton market
The sales footed mp about 900 bales Mt quite steady
prices. The news caused firmer feeling to spring
mp in flour, which closed quite firm at the full quo
tations Of the previous day. Wheat was in fair
demand; good red was scarce, and wanted for
export. sale of Upper Lake was made at 81 s7l
Corn was heavy. Old was sold at 9Oc. a 92c., and
new at soc. 90s. for all descriptions. Rye was
dull, and less saleable. Pork again declined. and
closed at as for mess, and sl5 for prime. Beef
was also dull. Rice was in better demand for ex-
port, with sales ranging from ACC. SIC. and SIC,
the latter figure for strictly prime. Sugars and
coffee were quiet but firm. In frcights a moderate
business was done, with q rather better
feeling for Liverpool. To the Continent quotations
were unchanged We have noticed recently large
purchases Of Southern -four for shipment TO the
Mediterranean. This description was probably pre-
ferred from the fact that ID will bear long voyage
and change Of climate better than that of Northern
growth and manufacture. Owing to the limited
supply Of Genesee wheat Of prime quality-much OF
having been grown or sprouted by the wet weather
about the period Of harvesting brands Of
-four have, to large extent, supplied its place
In this and other Atlantic cities for domestic
use. In place of Hiram Smiths, (which has
disappeared from market this season., with
some other extra Genesee brands, we have been SUP
Piled with extra st. Louis, Petersburg, Richmond,
Fredericksburg and Georgetown brands. Much OF
che Michigan wheat was also injured by the rain,
and hence mixed brands OF that -four rules lower in
this market than common State. The Canadian
white wheat, which matured later In the season
more or less escaped injury. II is said the Roches
ter millers have to considerable extent, supplied
thenlseves with it, and sold the -four made from Il
~ Genesee, just as Oswego milers produce -four
from Illinois and Upper Lake grown wheat, in large
quantities, which Is daily sold in this market as COM
mon State. The host Of bakers, confectioners and
private families in this city, have been induced to
nee Southern extra brands OF -four, which
varies in price, as to quality, from 50 rs
n $40 and Gil. The Richmond brands of