The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-30

revolutionary efforts in Bolivia Doctor Lindsey the
revolutionary leader in the last named republic
pressing President Cordova sorely and had been fa-
vored with pronunciamiento from the citizens Of
Sucre. Cordova was in retreat The Indians were
committing many outrages amidst the general con-
fusion.
The news from the west coast Of Mexico is I'M
portant The operations Of the united force of the
Generals Alvarez father and son, had been success
full, and the revolutionary troops under Generals
Vicario and Juan Antonio were utterly routed at
Chelapa after most severe fighting, which endured
for about four days. The elder Alvarez had pre-
viously driven vicaro from the city of Chipanzngo
with small force of artillery. When Chelapa was
taken Alvarez ordered il to be sacked after the most
approved fashion of vengeful soldiers. He was well
obeyed for the most frightful excuses were commit
ted BY his men. Neither age nor sex was spared.
General Antonio died after his defeat, and vicario
at Yguata in prosecution of his plans of revolt
Cusrnavaca city had declared for him.
From the Sandwich Islands we learn that business
was very brisk, and general prosperity prevailed
The whaling feet had just begun to arrive from the
Arctic, Zodiac and Ochostk grounds and report
uccess equal to last season. There were thirteen
American whalers at Honolulu on e 5th of October.
Aue NcWtOH, Vi NOW DtuIOTu, WAS lOSG III May.
She had had only one whale. Her captain (Shcr-
man) was ILL. Trade was very lively at Honolulu.
The King had been initiated as Free Mason.
report to the effect that the Russian government had
ordered Americans to quit fishing in the Russian
waters not credited.
BY way of Caao we have Australian news dated
at Sydney on the 5th of September but it has been
any, ipated by advices received by the Eastern
MI L., - Il.
vi. n are to the 18th of that month
rhe wreck of the English ship Dunbar, already
reported had caused great excitement in Sydney as
sharks could be devouring the dead bodies daily
The floods in the Hunter and other districts had
resulted in heavy losses to the farmers.
The news from Japan is very interesting. Several
American whalers had touched at Hakodad and
the masters were well pleased with the port and
their reception. The governor had had sailing
vessel built after an American model, and had con-
tracted for steamer. No preference in trade was
shown to the Dutch or Chinese but there was
large native trade with Hong Kong. The sale of
ardent spirits on shore to sailors was forbidden by
by law.
Our correspondent at st. Thomas writing on the
l4th instant says that the French demand for sugar
and rum had nearly exhausted the stock in that
market, and that large contract balance had still
TO be supplied. Business was very dull. General
good health prevailed at st. Thomas and St. Croix.
George r. Ghddon, Esq, formerly United States
Consul at Cairo, in Egypt and distinguished for his
contributions to antiquarian science died at Panama
on the 18th inst. Mr.. Gliddon had been on visit
to Honduras, agent of the Honduras Interoceanic
Railway Company, and was on his way to the United
States when overtaken by death.
Our correspondent at Washington intimates the
probability of NJ. Felix Belly going to Central Ame-
RIGA and not visiting Washington at all. The Count
de Sartges is entirely ignorant of the nature of his
mission, his government not having communicated
with him on the subject. General Lamar will go to
Costa RIGA and Nicaragua instead Of the Argentine
republic General Henderson, of Texas il lying very
i'll. and it is somewhat doubtful whether he will be
able to take his place in the Senate this winter.
letter has been received from friend of Judge
Douglas in Chicago, denying that the Chicago Times
speaks the sen0|hents Of the Judge on the Kansas
question. 1t was rumored that the administration
intended to remove John McKeon from the post of
United States District Attorney.
Judge Davies, in the Supreme Cont on Saturday.
in the case of McDcrmott, member of the old
police. who was dismissed without formal notice TO
appear for trial, decided that the plaintiff still
member of the police and entitled TO pay and duty.
The Judge gave il his opinion that all the old po-
lice who We're not personally served with written
notices Of charges against them and afforded an OPP
portunity to defend themselves, not legally dis
charged, and that such being the case the proof be-
fore him that the police was now full and that
appointments made by the Board must be invalid
The decision was given orally, but the Judge pro-
missed written opinion on Monday.
Elsewhere will he found an interesting and impor-
tant report Of the committee to whom was ntrusted
the investigation of the causes which led TO the
appalling disaster that befel the steamship Central
America. The report sheds food OF light on this
melancholy affair, and states clearly and succinctly
what in the opinion Of the committee, caused this
sad disaster Negligence unaccountable negli.
gence-and want Of proper organization of the crew,
together with the independence Of the several de-
partments Of each other, and lack Of proper head
over all, were at the bottom Of a calamity which re-
suited in the loss of the steamer and the sacrifice Of
so many lives. There appears TO have been no ma
teral defect in the vessel machinery-the leakage
being ascribed TO other causes. The deck pumps
were not in working order, and those connected
with the donkey engine were in questionable con-
dition.
Aheavy robbery was committed on board the bark
Pentucket on Saturday evening, whilst lying In the
stream. While the captain was absent shore the
cabin was entered and two casks Of doubloons Of
the value Of $40 900, were stolen.
The value Of imports Of foreign goods AT Boston
for the week ending on Friday last was s797 ,527-
showing decrease Of $685. as compared with
the corresponding week in 1856.
The sales Of Saturday embraced about 400 bales
based upon mddlng uplands al l1Ie and good middlng
DO, at 12c The market continued hrm The mild wea.
her leading TO the apprehension Of the possible partial
reopenng Of the Erie canal and consequent increased
supplies tcnoed TO depress -FOUR the demand for which
moderate The market for -four declined &C. aloe per
Dbl, especially shipping grades Of State and Western
while sales 10 moderate extent Wheat steady
with good milling demand The sales were confined