Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1857-11-19
New YORK, Nov. IL


The dates by the India mail are Calcut-
ia, September 25th, and Bombay, Oct. Sd,
The assault on Delhi was commenced
on the morning of the 18th of Sept, the
siege train having previously reduced the
bastions and curtain against which its fire
was directed. The attack was made in four
columns, of which the one composed ofthe
Cashmere Contingent, were repulsed; the
Others were successful. An entrance was
effected at the Cashmere gate to the north
of the city, and an advance was made
Resistance was made BY the mutineers.-
The next day, the British commenced firing
on the magazine, and stormed that posi-
tion on the 10th, capturing with it 125
pieces of cannon.
The money article of the Times says the
entire suspension by the New York and
Boston banks is the most satisfactory an
nouncment that could have been looked for
the papers generally regard the matter in
much the same light.
On the stock exchange the news was
first regarded as unfavorable, and consols
opened at decline, but this was more than
recovered, and ON the capture of Delhi be-
coming very firm. The demand for dis
counts at The banks was excessive under
the apprehension of further rise on the
rate, but none took place. -s
The Western Bank of Scotland had been
in difficulty, but would receive full aid TO
meet it; it was stated as one Of the condi-
tions under which aid was forwarded, that
the bank should ultimately wind up its de-
posits, amounting to six millions.
On Friday the stock market was active
at an advance; money continued in good
demand at about per cent. The bullion
in the bank had decreased 2l54,OO0.
Sbipwrecks had occurred on the eastern
coast Of England. The ship Ontario was
lost with twenty three lives. The Ameri-
can ships appear to have suffered.
Charles Sumner is to leave for the U. S.
in the Niagara on the 18th inst. His
health was greatly improved
FRANcE.-The question of the suspen-
sion Of the Bank of France was under dis
cussion, but the government had determiu-
ed not to sanction it. Negotiations are go
ing on between France and England for an
exchange of territory in India. 1t is pro-
posed that France shall give up her pos
sessions ia Chauderragore, receiving as an
equivalent large portion of territory near
Pondichery.
IrALY.-The house of Balavio q Co., of
Milan, have failed, with liabilaties of $500,
900. Heavy rains have caused serious
floods in various parts of Italy.
PoRruGAL.-The fever at Lisbon was
declining.
SwEDEN.-The Kings health was critical.
The cholera was declining. 1t is stated
that the disease had carried off five thou
sand persons since its appearance.
TuRKEY.-The conference on the ques-
tion of the Principalities will commence
about the middle of November. The gov
ernment it is said, is to have new loan of
200 millions at 10 per cent.
A great storm had taken place in the
Black Sea, seven merchant vessels are re-
ported lost.
CHINA.-The imperial government has
approved Of Yeh's policy at Canton.
The Russian war steamer Ameri ca had
arrived at Shanghai from the Amoor with
Russian admiral ON board. who, i! is said
was on diplomatic mission.
A French steamer and gun boat had
proceeded to the Gulf of Tonquin, in con-
sequence of the i'll treatment that some of
the missionaries had met with in Cochin
China.
The Daily Mews correspondent says the
Emperor will not receive any embassy, and
will leave the barbarians to do their best
or worst. The same correspondent pre-
diets war on large scale, and intimates
that several Russian officers had arrived at
Pekm.