The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-01


Neither the steamer Washington, from South
symptom July is for this port, nor the ASIA from
Liverpool. July 81 for Halifax and Boston, had ar
rived up to late hour last night. The former will
briog three days and the latter one weeks later
intelligence froHs Europe. Both are fully due, and
smher may be telegraphed at any moment. The
ARIEL from Havre 2lst ut. for this port, ia now in
her eleventh day out.
We have news from Cuba to the 25th uls. The
decision Of the tribunal in the case of the political
offenders had been rendered. The particulars are
given elsewhere. Our Havana correspondent,
states that seven hundred and sixsy.two Chinese
hborers had been landed there ia two days, aud
sold at rate Of $40 for each full grown healthy
one. The scene was melancholy. The Asiatics
we're downcast, many sick, and all half naked. A
great many Yucatan women and children we're also
IA Me market sent by Santa Annals agents. Ten
captured Bozals from the coast of Africa, were for
sale; but one OF them, who spoke Portuguese, made
some revelations respecting the slave trade which
caused much excitement. The United States sloops
cyane aud Falmouth were In port. The steamer
United States had bsen Isold for nearly $50 900.
Health of the city and port good.
The Liquor Dealers Association and the hard
she'll democrats both held their primary elections
else where. This is the first time the liquor dealers
have appeared in the field ASIAN exclusively poll
veal party. The Hard She'll State Convention
will b. held at Syracuse, on September 9Th, and
nat OF the liquor dealers at the came place, on
the Ssh inst.
is stated that President Pierce will visit Old
Point Comfort du.ing this week. Among the nota-
biites at present Iusticatng at Old Point, Sac
reiary Marcy and James I. Brady, of New York.
An interesting report Of the trial Of Mr.. George
E. Won Beck, an extensive manufacturer of lager
bier, at Rondous, on Monday published in to days
paper. This case involved property to the am punt
Of nearly one hundred thousand dollats, and result
Cd IN the discharge of the defendant by the court.
The decision of the Justice was received by the
large crowd of spectators in attendance with the
kveliest demonstrations Of satisfaction. Lager bier
b q very popular beverage in these hot times, AMI
. formidable opponent OF the Prohibitory Liquor
law.
On the Esd ult. the cupola of the court house in
Taylor county, Va, was struck by lightning while
Me court was in session and large number OF
persons within the building. One man, Rev. Heze-
kAb Durham, was instantly killed, and several
others Frustrated, some of whom were severely
injured. In the same county, few days previous,
were binding wheat In field, when the entire party
were prOssra.ed by lightning. Fortunately Mrs.
Williamson witnessed the occurrence, and through
her exertions her husband and children recovered
from the effects of the shock. II may bs sefal to
know that thoroughly drenchng the sufferer with
water the best method Of restoring to conscious
ness pe,s sons stunned by lightning
Tiree sailors are supposed to havs b:en muir
aered on board the ship Colchis, Of Philadelphia,
while on their way from New Orleans to the Belize.
The authorities had refused to allo the the vessel
10 proceed to sea, and an investigation into the a
tsf was in progress.
There 10 grsat excitement at Portsmouth, Va,
owing to the prevalence Of yellow fsver. Up to
Monday evening there had been sixty eight cases,
twentysix Of which proved fatal. Ia Norfolk there
had been twenty cases and four deaths The in
secsed districts had been fenced in and other pre-
cautions taken to prevent the spread of the con-
Asgion.
The Ohio river is now In fine navigable order, and
the Cincinnati and Louisville boats are running at
low rates. Forwarding is said to be very active for
ne season.
At the meeting of the Chassis of the r ,sormed
Dutch Church Of this city yesterday Ezekiel C. and
Jacob W. Scuidsr we're examined and daily autho-
Yzed TO the work OF the ministry missionaries in
Ada.
The detalcaton of ruckerman, late Treasurer of
the Eastern (Massachnsetts) railroad, is found to
amount u the sum CT s245 800.
The cotton market was quite firm yesterday,
with sales Of about 500 bslss -Four was steady,
and in good demand, without clange in prices
The sales of Tennessee and other Southern wheat
reached about 10000 IL 900 bushels, at full
Prices. Corn slightly fell off In price, while sales
were made TO a fair extent Pork, for new mess
and prime, was rather easier, with moderate sales
Boston order, received from abr lad, for 1000
bhs prime mess, was lied at $l7 so. TWAS sup
posed 10 be intended for the seat of war a. the
East. Coffee continued to be in good demand,
and firm. Sugars wero firm, with moderate
transactions, at fun prices. The stock of hhds.
was slightly in excess of what il was la5t year
at the same time. There was more doing ia
freights for Liverpool, though at low rates, with
some engagements of coff,e, &C.. for Antwerp, at
rates ven in another column.
GOVERNOR REEDER's REMOVAL IN WASHING
ToN.-lt appears that the removal of Governor
paa haaa Tod =. L ~