The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-30

hanna Capt Sands arrived in the Thames Eagland
in order TO act as escort TO the Niagara the laying OF
the Atlantic telegraph cable. Second engagement be.
tween the Sepoy mutineers in Delhi India and the Eu
ropean troops. The mutineers again defeated
JUNE.
british Parliament met after Whtsuntide holidays.
Congress Of Chile g. A. met, when Diego Benavente
and Jerome Urmeneta chosen Presidents of the
Senate and House OF Representatives.
Earthquake at Callao, Peru.
3-Tranqullity restored in Belgium, but strong feel
ing prevailed against the Jesuits.
4.-Sesson Of the first Legislative Assembly Of the
second empire of France closed. II had endured six
years election ordered for 2ls OF June and the
number Of deputies fixed at 267.
5.-Tri,ish House of Commons voted the sum Of
600 for the liquidation Of the Sound dues claimed
from England. Marriage OF Prince Oscar OF Sweden,
born in 1922 second Of the regning monarch with
the Duke Of Eassaus sister born 1885, took place at the
e.-Unted States frgatc Niagara anchored at Ports.
mouth, England. .Sepoy mutny broke in Cawnporc,
but they finally kept bay by the garrison under
Sir Hugh Wheeler The Sepoys under Nena Sahb, laid
siege 10 the place.
SUNDAY, FORTY three persons killed and one hun
dred and thirty four wounded In the theatre Acquedo
Leghorn during panic caused by the scenery catching
fire Seventeen British officers murdered by Sep0ys at
the mess table in Aahabsd, India
S-Senor Don Francisco Soano Astaburuaga, Charge
dAnaires from the republic OF Chile together with Senior
d. Ruperto Vergara Secretary of Legation to Costa Rca
received by President Mora General BsrriOs late
commander OF the San SavadOrian army in Nicaragua
attempted revolution against President Campo and ad
vanced with force the city Of San Salvador Severe
naval battle at Fatshan, between the English ships in the
Canton river and huge fleet of Chinese junks. Two
thousand OF the British naval force engaged, who
captured fort and took destroyed hundred and
twenty seven junks. mounting nine hundred gums
and eight men and had ATTY six wounded The Chinese
fought with unexampled courage. Massacre of Euro
peans at shans India by sepoys Most OF the European
having with the aid Of the mutnous sepoys massacred
them. There were ffty.fvo, including the ladies and
u-,Sx men killed by a colliery explosion at parr,
England. destructive fire occurred at Port Prince
Ha, IT, which consumed ninety dwellings and stores and
other property valued 1t s. 600 Hayen armstice
with dominica, 10 endure for period OF two years, in
full force. Diplomatic relations between the United
States and Venezuela broken on account OF the Mona
gas government refusing to satisfy certain American
claims with respect to AYES Islands guano contracts
made in 1854. Senate Of New Granada passed bill au
thorizng the President to settle all pending difficulties
with the United States without the interference of Con-
greSs
I3-Coasting trade OF Chile opened to foreign flags by
decree Of President Montt.
SUNDAY 14.-Treaty of Commerce between Russia and
France signed at St. Petersburg.
15-Handel Festival commenced at the Cry stall Palace,
Sydenham England, with orchestra and choir number
ing 900 performers End Of the Barrios revolution in
San salvador and return Of his men 70 duty under Pres
dent Campo Ex King OF Dude arrested by the Indian
authorities and lodged in Fort William prison. charge
of melting the sepoy revolt
l6-Beatrce Mary Victoria, infant Princess Of England,
baptized One hundred and forty ibusters (Walkers)
including eighteen and children, arrived at Aspin
wall, n G., from Greytown, Nicaragua, on board the
United States slOop Cyanc. Bank of England reduced
its rate OF interest to per cent both for discount and
loans. Tom sayers beat the Upton Sasher" in prize
fight, and declared sscbampon of England ~. FIX
change of Publications Of the usso Swiss treaty of May
20, relative to Neuchatel, took place in Paris.
ia Neapolian soldier attempted to shoot King Fer
dnand at Gaeta He discharged pistol at his Majesty
the fire from which burned the skin Of his right temple
The soldier then shot himself
1s-Thrce hundred Walker flbusters arrived at Pa.
from Costa Rca and sent across the Isthmus
TO Aspinwal
ie-Debate in the British Parliament on the lombard
men Of Greytown A. by the United States sloop Cyane
refused TO recompense English subjects for
their losses. One and quarter million ounces Of gold
shipped from Melbourne Australia, from the LIST OF
2o-United States frigate Niagara sailed from Ports
mouth, England, for Liverpool, in order 10 commence
shipping her portion Of the submarine telegraph cable
Twenty Mexican consprators friends Of Santa Anna
made their escape whcn their way TO Punishment.
The following changes took place in Comonforts Mexco
Cabnot:-Senor Fucntc succeeded by Senior Sebastian
Lerdo de Tejsda, In the Department OF Foreign Rea-
tons Senior Ialave by Senior Castaneda in that OF the
Interior aud Senior lgiesna, entrusted with the portfolio
OF Finance by Sencr Garcia of Guadalaarra in that of
Justice Battle OF Arequpa, Peru fought between the
Castillo troops under General San Roman and the people
led by yvanco The losses the side the
government IN dead wounded prisoners and descrters
estimated at ZOO while the loss to the revou,ionists did
not exceed 500 men.
SUNDAY 2I.-Eection OF members for the new Lsgisa.
turc of France commenced. First days voting in the
city Of Paris was-Number Of votes given 212 500 out
OF $50 009 electors inscribed making l43 absentons
40 526 in favor OF the government candidates. and
90 200 for those of the opposition giving the former ma
jory OF IA 256 In 1852 the number Of voters In
scribed 33s ,s4o the votes given 2s6,03 and the
aostenons 77o and at tina, period the government
candidates obtained 1874 49, votes and the opposition
SITS NM Carnot and Goodchaux again found their sup
porters faithful them hut General Cavaignac met with
dimnuton. In 1882, "a .6s voted in his favor; now the
number was 3s5, and ~ Donai when his name was put
up, the number only 81 against J52.
22.-Ncw tariff Of Russia went into operation
French elections ended in government triumph Edu
cationa Conference opened in England, with Prince Al
bert presiding. "A telescope comet discovered by
Doctor Klinkerfues, OF Gofingen.
24.-Hon. Mr.. Dallas, United States Minister 20 Eng
land presented with the degree of Doctor OF Laws by the
oxford University. .rarcio Rivas exresdent OF Mica
rara issued his farewell address 10 the people from
Leon. Generals Martinez and Jerez assumed the gov
eminent OF Nicaragua IN the name Of coalition Junta
and addressed the people.
pa Spanish geet consisting Of two steamers and Ave
sailing vessels with large number of troops on board
for Intended attack Vera Cruz arrived off the har
Dor Of Havana Official of the pregnancy
of the Queen Of Spain made in Madrid "Ishmus Secu
rty law" OF New Granada promulgated nj Bogota..
Bank Of France rate Of dscount fixed at 81 per cent
26.-Quccn Victoria distributes military decora
ton Of the 0rcero yalor TO the English soldiers who
distinguished themselves In the Russian war, in Hyde
Park, london an English Cabinet Council the title
OF Prince Consort was conferred upon Prince Albert
making him legally as he already actually mem
Der Of the British royal family, and assuring him Of
high and definite position abroad but without giving him
any authority at home. New Granadian law, sths
security and regulation OF Internal affairs In the State Of
Panama, y enacted and approved
21.-Accident the Liverpool and Blackpoo Rail
way, England, by collision, and seventy persons very
badly injured The Gar and Empress Of Russia paid
visit W Hamburg when a royal tour. City Of Gavin
pore India surrendered to the sepoys under Nena Sahb
who murdered all its European inhabitants. They mum
bered ss officers 100 prvstes 100 women and children
belonging 10 the army, and about 400 civilians.
SUNDAY, 2s.-Eleven peeons killed and over one
hundred wounded by accident (celson) on the North
Kent and London Railway, England.
w III m ne
commenced beard the United States frigate Niagara al
Liverpool. Battle Of Yamra, Peru, between the VI
vance revolutionists and gevernmentuoops. The gov
eminent troops victorious.
30.-lmeen Victoria paid state visit 70 thc Art Trcs
Exhibition, in Manchester, England The officers Of
the United States rgate Niagara present and were
well received
JULY.
New customs tariff Of Brazil came into force. The
steamer Cycops detailed by tho British government &c
make soundngs along the route Of the submarine cable
ACROSS the Atlantic arrived at ST. Johns Newfoundland
Survey Of Lieut. Berrymap. u. & n. confirmed Ally