The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-15

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New York, Wcsineday, August Is, 1855.
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Neither Of the two steamers due from Europe had
been heard from up to q late hour last night.
We learn that three more deaths from yellow f.
yer have occurred on board the sloop-of-war Fail
month, lying at Quarantine. In consequence of this,
the Health Officer has deemed it his duty to place
We ship in strict quarantine. We do not suppose
that these sporadic cases OF fever will alarm any
one here elsewhere. Since the time the disease
was in this city years ago the marshes in and around
the city have been filed up or drained of, thus
taking away all aid the fever derives from the
poisonous malaria arising from such places.
We have news from the city Of Mexico to the 18th
INST, and from the Rio Grande to the 8th. 1t 10 as
conflicting as intelligence from those quarters usu
any is and, therefore, should be received with eau
ton until it's credbleness is confirmed. The revolu
toniets were stated to be within four leagues of Vera
Crrz. This is hardly possible. 1t was also stated
that the conducta from Mexico, with million and q
half Of treasure had been captured after sharp en-
garcment, in which the government troops were
completely routed. II this report turns out to be
true, the capture Of the specie will be OF no ad
vantage to the rcvolutonists, as Alvarez and
COmonfoit have heretofore announced their
determination to respect private property, and
The treasure, being the property Of British
merchants, will be handed over to its rightful
owners Il is likewise reported that Comonfort has
been defeated by Gen. Marquee, and again that
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extensive conspiracy is said to have been discovered
ct the capital, in which several Americans were i'm
pIicated. There had been some real fighting in the
Northern provinces Saltilio had been captured by
the insurgents, after two days battle, in which the
government troops were terribly cut up. Gen. Vol
had destroyed the suburbs of Matamoros, and was
prepared for desperate defence against army of
three thousand men, said to be under command of
Col. Duncan, formerly Of the United States army.
The steamship Crescent City arrived at this port
yesterday with Havana advices to the 9th instant.
The communication to the authorities-army, navy
and voluntcers--of the vote of approval passed by
the Spanish Cores for their patriotic services in the
late crisis Of Cuba, appears to have created an I'M
bounded jubilaton in the hearts Of all honored.
The Queen had also approved the measures adopted
by the Captain General, in raising and equipping
respondence contains everything Of interest that had
franspired on the island. royal order has been
published, notifying some half dozen Cubans to APP
pear OF Havana to answer the charge Of being con-
eerned in the assassination Of Castanado. The new
banking scheme Of the government had proved a
decided failure. terrific thunder storm occurred
on the 5th, during which the American ship Sky
lark and Spanish bark were struck by lightning.
Some cases of yellow fever and cholera had appeared
among the troops recently arrived from Spain. The
italian opera company we're about to open at the
yacon theatre with " IL Trovatorc."
An arrival at Philadelphia brings dates from Rio
.Janeiro to the 7th of July. There was no news Of
importance stirring.
Several columns Of this mornings paper are occu-
pied with an article reproduced from the Westmin-
sfes Repitc Advertisements would probably pay
better, and gossippipg letters from the watering
places would undoubtedly be as interesting and in
stEuctive, il not more suggestive, but we are in
ckned TO give the article to show the public what is
now thought and said of us in England The
NEW YoRK HERALD is spoken OF as q paper of
limited power, while the Boston 1t'as is credited
with great influence, although il is scarcely ever
seen ont Of Massachusetts,. The writer also states
that the reported capture OF Seatopol was received
with great applause at Of the New York theatres
when We know that the reverse is the fact. The
Reciticer, however, consoles hmseE with the idea
that there viii yet be an AngloAmerican alliance.
We publish telegraphic despatch from Spring
Geld, Mass, containing some spcculations upon the
probable effects likely to result from iusionist
meeting to he held in that city tomorrow. We do
not perceive anything particularly important or
original in the movement. The leaders are the same
old abolition bellwethcrs that have led the 5a sa.
chusctts fanatics by the sEoat for years past, AMI
their proceedings wiz have aboit the same effect
npon the country at large as would a revolution in
Hmbuctoo.
Republican state Convention held at Port
land Nc, yesterday. Senator'S raie agd Bell Of New
Hampshire and Wade, Of Ohio, attended, and b. F.
Butler Of this city, addressed letter to the meet
ing, which, together with Lc speeches Of the gen
taencn mentioned were devoted 10 the negro qucs-
ton, topic suggestive OF unpleasant sensations cs.
pecislly in the dog days There is, however, no nc.
counting for taste in this matter.
We have news from Texas that Governor pease
bss tccn reelected, and that Ex-Governor Bel Is
excited 10 Congress.
An election for county officers took place in Iowa
hast week, which, as fir as heard from, resulted in
favor of the democrats.
Tie Woman's Rights Convention viii commence
to-day 1t Saratoga Springs, ard continue Tor three
days. Mrs. Lucy Stone Blackwell, Mis- Rose, and II
hcst Of other strong minded females, viii take }ar
IN TIE proceedings.
Merchants and others will be glailcd, no doubt
~ issrn that tho delay in forwarding goods to
Wheeling, which has existed for some time past in
consequence OF distractions on the Baltimore and
ONO Railroad, is no longer experienced Norchan-
'iiSe j. now tansqot ed through without unnecessary
uetcntion.
Inc transactions in cotton yesterday were limited
10 ~oute iVo 800 bales, the market closing frm.
Dealers were disposed to await later news from
'stoad. Flour was without change Of moment, while
sales were to fair extent. No great reduction in
the value OF this article can be anticipated until a