The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-14
There is nothing new from Nicaragua or Costa


From the South Pacific the news is interesting.
Peru was in very disturbed state, and the revolu
tionary movement was anticipated Bolivia and
Chile were quiet. In the latter State the President
tial election was close at hand, but no symptoms
popular agitation were visible The damages done
to the crops by the storm of March last were much
exaggerated in the first reports. From the copper
mines there were very cheering accounts, and a
fine trade was expected to spring no when the free
trade treaty with the Argentine republic was per-
fected.
In the Sandwich Islands the Legislature had met
and addressed the King, dilating on the financial
condition OF the country with JOY, and promising to
pass laws against the Of Intoxicating liquors and
narcotic stimuants Agriculture would he promoted
and sanitary rules extended. The Chinese coolies
we're to be prevented from wandering about and cor
rupting the natives. kr. Gregg, United states Com.
missioner had taken official offence al the ac
tion of the editor Of the Hawaiian newspa-
per-organ Of the government-for re-Lublish
ing an article hostile 10 the United States,
taken from the London Times. Government ex-
planned the affair, after having had statement
from the editor. His Majesty appealed TO the anne
rican rule of " free speech and free press.'
member of the Legislature, who was once convicted
OF poygamy, had been unseatei on that account,
and the question is asked what will the American
Congress 90 with the Mormon members should they
come 10 Washington? The married ladies of Hone
lulu had presented petition praying for the sup
preston of theatres and crcuses, the ground that
they kept their husbands out all night.
At sydney, Australia, gold was selling at g los
Cd. per ounce and -four ranged from 627 10 s3l per
ton. The production of gold showed weekly in
crease, the improvement being principally in the
fields of the Western district. Exchange had risen
TO three per cent premium. Miss Catharine Hayes
had been in delicate health, but was recovering.
The Steam Navigation Company via Panama, was
about TO be dissolved. Domestic servants were in
demand, but mechanics did not 1nd ready en-
ploymcnt
At Sierra Leone the colony in general was healthy,
but some fever prevailed among the Europeans.
Several heavy typhoons had been experienced. The
French Vice Consul had left for England.
At Calcutta, at last accounts, there was bat little
activity in the produ e market. The indigo season
had closed. There was no improvement in the
money market and loan. The banks charge Is per
cent interest. At Canton trade was reviving. The
total exports Of tea from China had not fallen of.
We have news from Havana to the 9th inst. The
steam frigate Merrinac, having broken her ma
to have the necessary repairs effected at Charleston.
The vessel had been object OF great attraction to
the inhabitants OF Havana during her stay. On the
1th, Captain Prendergast and bis officers dined with
General Concha, the United States Consul being
among the guests invited to meet them. The health
of the city was good. Sugar had advanced quarter
to half Q real. During heavy storm on the 9Th the
ship Champion was sunk, and other damage was
done
Our files from Kingston, Jamaica, represent the
weather as having been wretchedly bad, and much
damage had teen experienced by heavy rains. 1t
was thought that the crops would fall under the
usual average
TIE ntiFillmore American Nominating Conven-
ton held its second days session yesterday in this
city. At the opening of proceedings communica
tion from the Chairman of the Executive Committee
CT the republican party was presented by Mr..
Colby, OF New Hampshire, suggesting cooperation
between the two parties. The preservation Of this
letter caused great excitement in the Convention,
and was particularly obnoxious to large crowd of
outsiders, in the Fillmore interest, who Kissed it un
stintedly. motion made to refer it to COM
mttee composed of one from each State represented
The discussion Of that question occupied the whole
morning session, and the motion was ultimately
considerable disturbance created by the outsiders
who would persist in cheering for Fillmore, but
order was finally restored by the exertions of force
CT police. notion was made by Mr.. Peck, OF
Connecticut, to proceed to an informal ballot for
candidate Tor the Presidency The discussion of
that motion brought out the names Of Col.
Fremont, which was received with unbound.
cd cnthusiasm-of Judge Mclean, which me.
80 al
George Law which was damned with faint
cheers On tie palt &! half dozen Of bis admirers
Tie loover Of the motion then withdrew il. saying
that the voice ct the Convention had been distinctly
made k. own, and that they had thus had an in
ioiual ballot The Convention then adjourned till
this morning, when the committee to whom was re-
ferred the communication from the republicans will
report.
Tie committee of the Cincinnati Convention ap-
pointed to wait upon Mr. Buchanan and inform him
of his nomination a candidate for the Presidency,
visited that gentleman yesterday, at Wheatland and
perform ed he duty assigned to them. Mr.. Buchan-
en- stated that he should reply to the announcement
OF the committee in writing.
In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Butler concluded
his speech in vndicaion OF the Sumner assault. Mr.
Wilson Of Massachusetts, replied. From our tele.
graphic reports of the remarks Of the two gentle
men, our readers may form their own opinion as to
which Of the disputants got the best of the argu-
ment Nothing done in the House.
The tlal OF the negro Wilson for the murder Of
Capt. Palmer, of the schooner Eudora Immogene,
md Teiminer yesterday, and at one o'clock this
morning the jury rendered verdict of guilty.
n.y.: sa5' 4:y t,:.. not ren3c-A5 a velx.c..
In the Board o supervlzc-- yea'elday PROPOSE
ton to increase the salaries of the Justices of the
Marine Court from $4,000 to $4,000 was referred.
After considerable opposition, the petition of the
Ocean Bank, praying for remission Of taxes amount
ing to sl2 0Oo was taken from the table and refer
red to the appropriate committee. The vote
stood thirteen to seven. number Of bills for small
sums were passed.
The Board Of Alderman last evening Preceded