The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-19


The News.
By the arrival Of the Canada at Halifax, We
have three days later intelligence from Europe. Her
news lie sngularly barren Of interest. telegraph
70 despatch from General Simpson, dated the An,
states that no fresh operations had taken place be-
fore Sebastopol up to that time. The Allies were
STR ngthenipg their advances against the Malakof
lower. From some further details given Of he Of
lair OF the 18th, it appears that the disasters Of
taas day were caused first by French General,
Morgan, (Msgnsn, we presuue,) commencing
the atsask before the other diviaions had taken
thsir ground, and secondly by Lord Raglan order
ing she attack on the Redan to effect diversion in
favor OF the French, which is considered great
error of Judgment, as the British storming party
were not strong enough to carry the works, aud
we're &C ordipgy driven back With great slaughter.
II ia stated that General Eyre actually penetrated
INTO the suburbs Of the town aud held one Of the
streets for seventeen hours! Being unsupported,
be wss obliged to retire at nightfall. Had tbs at
tack been properly planned it is thought Sebasso-
pol must have fallen into the possession of ths
Alice. The remains of Lord Raglan we're Inferred
On the Sd With gres. solemnity. There is q rumoc
Oh General Pelssier being about to be superseded.
The loan Of 760,000,OOO francs asked for by the
French Emperor, has been sanctioned by the legis-
lative body. The Austrian Minister is sad to have
taken umbrsge at the passage in his Maiesty's
speech referring TO hin government, and demanded
an explanation.
riaing in Catalonia Is reported but from the
few facts stated It does not appear TO be Carlst in
its origin. The Spanish Minister has had long
interview with Louis Napoleon on the affairs OF
Spain.
The bombardmen, and destruction OF Nystads by
the Britiah is confirmed.
The first annual regatta OF the Harlem Yacht
Club WAS set down for yesterday, but the weather
being unfavorable, the race was abandoned. Eight
boats entered for the rs,e but had not wind enough
TO run their race course within the time demanded
by the rules of tho club. The race will be rene xed
sgain to day. This is an excellent cub, and bids
fair to become the popular club OF the city. It has
MI the virtues of the Hoboken club, with none Of
sts EnObism or exclusiveness. An account of the
affair o. yesterday we publish in today's PAGER.
The trial Of one or other OF thu parties charged
with enlating men for the Crimea, is set down for
to-day, In the United States District Court.
We publish an important letter from Ware atom
Springs, Virgins. The report that these springs
were closed on accoun. of an epidemic ia denied
Rp0n competent authority. Correspondents should
De very careful in adopting hearsay evidence as
Truth.
The synopsis Of Governor Reedsr's message TO
the Kansas Legislature published I'M der the ssle
graphic head. 1t will be seen that upon the qoss-
t0n Of locating the seat of government the Legisa
ture has selected Shawnee Mission, notwithstanding
the executive veto.
The Wing State Central Committee met yester.
day at the Assor House, and decided holdiag the
Wing State Convention on the 26sn Of September.
There was large lobby Of Seward wings In at ien.
dance, headed by Thurlow Weed, and number of
very interesting political topics we're talked la
the committee, as will DO ssen by our report else.
where. The following is list OF the conventions 10
be held in this State during the ensuing fall -
Liquor Dealers and ciier Manufacturers, Syracuse,
August s.
Wpmena Rights Convention, Saratoga, Angus. Is
Republican, Seward antsll.vsry Fusion, Auburn or
Syracuse, August %.
Van Buren, Convention (nsw msvsmsnt) Syracuse,
Augnst22
Administration Democratic Soft Shell Convention, sy
Coiored Mems Convention, Troy, Sept. 4.
Democratic Hard shell Convention, Syracuse, Sept. s.
Kros Nothing State Council, Syracu 80, sept. %.
wig stat. Convention. Syracuse, sept 20.
Anti Nebraska (Republican) Convention, Syracuse,
Sep. 26
The LIQUOR question was bsfore the Commissioners
of Emigration sgain last evening l. vas stated tha
$4,000 WORTH OF liquor wss used on Wards Island
during the past year. A. staten Island, whsre the
use OF liquor bss been sbJlished the mortality is
SAID 70 be much less than on Wards Islaud. From
The remarks Of Commissioner Kelly it appears there
10 great need OF reform on Wards Island, as the
pills for meat and provisions sre % nigh nov, With
spopustion OF 2,lOO, as they formerly were with
the care OF $500 emigrants.
The anti.rtnters and temperance party have not
yet il Dictated their time o, place OF meeting.
We have received another lengthy c,mmunicl-
tion from Mr.. Even, Of San Francisco. in rsoly ID
Judge Edmonds last statement OF facts Ia conasc,
tion with the identity OF Col. JOAN +. Lsn,. A.
long As the controversy was likely to amase OF
sdify our readers we were not indsp,sai {, give /;
place In our columns. We 90 in for snythiag ia
ths shape OF startling develooements OK "as.oani
ing revelations from the spiritual world; bu! when
their ghoitships ge. prosy we do not think that We
ought TO inlct their twsddllDg upon our readers.
Ii We insert Mr.. Esen's letter, We shall be CON-
PEELED 70 publish another rtj,inder from ths judge.
sSd as We have akeady given both sides fair
hearing it 10 not necessary that we sh ,ud ss:.d,s
any more OF our space TO such an unavoidable dis
cussion.
II having been stated that the French govern.
msnt are In cur markets for tae charter Of vessels
for Conetsuiinople and tSe Crinea, We hive made
isqui,ies upop the subject, and have the beet IA.
thorisy for stating that the French goveTam-1s
nave made no charters Of the kind, here or es5.
where IN the United states, sod gill no.. tae ve4
soln they may require woOld only Do taken bS d.
rect application from the sgsnss 90 arrival st DO
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