The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-27

The News.
By way Of New Orleans we have news from Ha-
saDa up TO the 18th instant. 1t was reported that
General Pezuela would be re-sppointed Governor Of
me leland by the dominant party in Madrid, and
AAe old Spaniards were much alarmed in conse-
Qaence. Three hundred soldiers had arrived from
Spain. It is proposed TO alter the apprenticeship
system by introducing laborers on the footing
as the Chinese, the planters agreeing to send them
at the end OF years the isandof Fernando Po the
hborers paying one dollar month during the pc
nod Of service a fund for expenses. The Captain
Of the Mexican steamer Democrata had published a
card in his defence. The vessel was still guarded by
Spanish xar boats Projects for the invasion Of
Mexico were hnshed, and the matter was not spoken
sf publicly. The depreciation Of American gold
coin continued 60 the great prejudice of trade. The
discount was at the rate of ten per cent.
The Black Warrior which sails to-day for Havana,
takes out abont sl5o,oO0 in specie-s40 900 $780,
CO., Of which are in American silver dimes. The
remainder consists Of doubloons, with some gold
bars an experiment.
The steamer Ericsson, Capt Lowber, from Liver
pool 18th inst arrived at this port yesterday morn
hog TIE Glasgow, Capt Duncan, which left Gas
pow the 18th inst also reached this port yester
day morning, with one hundred and eighty passen-
gers Tue news by these steamers has been antici-
pated BY the Persia.
BY an arrival at Philadelphia, we have news from
Cape Hastien to the 18th inst. Our correspondent
writes that the empire OF Souloaque was in state
Of perturbation, the designs Of Spain, with the
sanction of France, having caused great uneasiness
70 the government. The Dominicans and Haytiens
bear the biaerest luminosity towards each other.
4 u kolto M touo ptot,
aheir position. Business was very dull, and the
credit Of the island diminishing rapidly.
The democracy had jubilant meeting at Tam
many Hall last evening, when there a very large
attendance. Senator Douglas was expected 70
speak; bat having Just taken wife, and being en-
gagged ct dinner party, had two good excuses for
noe doing Mr.. Chngman, . member Of Congress
from North Carolina, and Judge Parker, were the
principal speakers and the Presidential battle
fought over again. See our report elsewhere.
The Legislature OF South Carolina met at Colum-
hia On Monday last Gov. Adams, in his message,
regards the success OF the democracy in the recent
election as merely establishing truce between the
North and the South. He advocates the revival Of
she slave trade and thinks that every branch OF
ksor should be in the hands OF slaves. The Cover
sor however, like the lunatc editor Of Richmond
81 the dave traffic.
We publish In another column some Of the most
important testimony that has been taken during we
kngthy probate Of Heary Psrish's will, from watch
appears thai NJ. Parish was capable o. under
standing and transacting certain business after his
sueck Of paralysis. The testimony referred u Is
Mat q VIM. YoIngs, the gentleman who bail; Mr.,
Psrisk's house A. Union square. The loans, al
sempsed loans aud money transactions which he had
with Mr. Parish show that the latter only under
stood money matters, but was firm and Independent
in his action, and could no. or would no. be infu-
eDcsd BY the advice and solicitations Of his wife and
stbers.
A number OF distinguished Mexican generals, in
ending General Ia Vega and others, visited the
Pablo institutions Of tois city yesterday, and were
Hospitality entertained by the Governors Of the
Almshouss. At dinner aivea g. the guests
Backwsns isapa speeches we're made by the Msx
cen ofeess expressing their sincere Qualification at
,he Appearance Of our Institutions. An appeal was
also made 20 the people Of the United States ak
iDg her protection In case the republic Of Msxico
was invaded by any q ,.potis Power. To the people
Of tnis county tie Mexicars would loIk for assis
taDce shoul any foe attempt to crash her indepeu
deuce a. a q national repaBlc For fall repor. Of
,he peehss e., We would refer oar readers 10 an.
tther ool.mn.
rbe Commissioner u Emigration met yesterday.
Their books show small balance 10 bank phe
noueuor fhst has not occurred before "A q year
The Alrsbousc Governors, however, have a claim %
$4,000 against the Commission for the care Of
luratic emigrants which Il now being adladicstsi
IN the courts. The county poor hJu~es also have
claims against the Commission but IL r. profile matt
cal whether they viii Ne paid Or not. The enigrs-
lion for the year 30 far has been i33 lgs being
increase over the emigration u last year Of G asa.
The Commissioners, ON motion Of M. Pardy passed
a resolution empowering their counsel 10 bring the
money accounts IN dispute between the Board and
he Almshouse Governors 70 an immediate settle
ment.
lis vel known that during the war with Mexico
United States troops were staff med in California
under Col fremont and that he not having casa 70
purchase supplies with, obtained them, giving IN
payment certificates that the sums therein mea.
toned we're due from the general government.
These certificates were negotiated and circulated
under the nace q California paper Upon one 81
tese certificates = decision u the Supreme Court o.
Massachusetts has jus; buoh rendered, which may
be found In another column.
Jury in the case OF Louis Baker vas empsn
neled yesterday. After the opening o. the case by
Mr. Hall ior lie prosecution, John Dean, The pro
pretor " S'snwx Hall, and James Ackerson we're
examined. when tie court adjourned.
n win be seen by reference 70 the police record
that the charge against Mr. A. ID. u. Whipple has
been dismissed.
There was lively demand for beef -astle yestsF
day. and me supply beng somewhat restricted.
prices advanced trile, the range being &c. he.
per pound. Cows and calves were, IN number, equal
10 he demand and sold al Last weeks raies--i25
$40 each Veal calves we're dull at 5tc 1c. each.
Lesp sls lAuts tssogtt ~ " " " each, &c,