The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-07-28
The News

The News
The steamer North American has arrived at Que.
bee with Liverpool dates to the 18th inst four days
later than previous advices. Cotton was buoy
ant, and an advance of one-sxteenth of q penny
on all qualities is reported in the newspapers. A
circular, however contradicts this, and states that
the market was firm at previous rates. Breadstuffs
were again lower. Tea was firm and active, while
coffee had slightly declined In London consols had
declined to OH a Oh for money. 1t was expected
that the Bank of England would reduce the rate of
discount on the 10th inst. Lord Palmerston had re-
fused to submit the circular of the late Secretary
Marcy on pIivateering to the House of Commons,
urging some official technical objections. The Off
GERS of the frgate Niagara had been entertained at
dinner by the Liverpool Chamber Of Commerce
Nothing important had occurred in France. Spain
and Italy were again tranquil.
We have advices from India dated at Calcutta on
eth and at Bombay on 18th of June. The native
mutipy vas extending, and embraced twentythree
regiments of sepoys. Outside of Delhi the insur-
gents were defeated by government troops but they
stil hello possession of the city, and had cut all the
telegraph wires running thence to Agra. Great
alarm prevailed. The army remained faithful in
Bombay and Madras. Thirty thousand men had
been lost to the Bombay army. General Anson,
Commander Chief of the English army, had died
Of cholera, and Sir Colin Campbell was to succeed
him. The steamship Erin, from Bombay for China,
was lost, with a cargo valued at 81 100000.
From China we have Hong Kong dates TO 18th Of
May. The rebels had been defeated at Foo-C hoo-
Foo. That city was quiet and tea was coming in
freely. The United States ffigate San Jacinto had
gone up the river at Canton, in company with io-
ta Of British gun boats in order to attack the Chi
nese war junks-
We have news from Melbourne to the 26th of
May. Mr.. O'5haughnessy's ministry had resigned.
Sixty thousand ounces Of gold were shipped for and
had reached England. Trade was languid in Mel
bourne.
The steamship Illinois, from Aspinwall 10th inst,
arrived yesterday with the semi-monthly California
mails nearly million and half in treasure, full
complement of passengers, and news from all parts
OF the Pscihc coast. The total export Of gold from
San Francisco for the first half Of s57 amounted to
s23 ,7i2, $50 showing q decrease Of s472,322 as
compared with the first half year Of 1856. The
tonnage returns also show falling of, while the
freight charges show decrease of more than mil.
lion dollars. The net gain of population during the
half Of which is made up of Cinnamon. These
statistics certainly do not speak very fater-
ingiy for the material prosperity Of Cali.
foynis. Business generally was much de-
pressed Mining operations, however were as
successful as ever, and especial attention being
paid to quartz enterprises. The politicians we're
actively preparing for the gubcrnalorial campaign.
Delegates to the democratic STATE Convention had
been chosen, and the nomination and election Of Mr..
Weller for Governor was regarded as certain. The
republicans would hold their convention on the sth
of July. The Americans were exhibiting little
vitality.
In Oregon Gen. Lane has been reelected delegate
10 Congress by handsome majority.
The intelligence from New Granada is decidedly
favorable TO AN amicsble and speedy adjustment o.
the questions in dispute between that republic and
the United States.
Our South Pacific dates are-valparaso 18th
aad Cslao 26th Of June, and Gusyaquil, Ecua
dor, Is. Of July. The Chilean Congress met on the
LIST ult, when Seniors Diego Benavente and Jero
meme Urmeneta were chosen Presidents Of the
Senate and House Of Representatives. Members
were engaged with bills for Remembering entailed
estates, granting money for public works and insti
buttons the raising Of foreign loan for railway
purposes and the perfectng Of treaties with Chile
Peru and Ecuador. The political trials had moi
ended. Several bishops had asked for an amend
men. Of the civil code on points conflicting with
church rules A decree had been issued autho
rizins Judges TO call for the exhibition Of the
books Of all merchants testifying in court. Thii
caused great excitement and produced an indignant
protes. iron the trading houses. In Peru the revo
luton was at stand still. The insurgents were Ia
Ariqupa, surrounded by three thousand govern
ment troops, under Gen. San Roman, but bott
parties feared 70 make a move towards attack
Government is anxious TO ship one hundred thou
sand tsns OF guano annually TO the United States
by way Of Panama, and will call on our merchants
TO establish q line Of vessels between New York and
the Isthmus In order 10 carry on the trade The Ie-
islative Convention was in favor Of general pardon
for toe revoutonists but the executive would order
IL possible, q long term Of imprisonment From
Ecuador We learn that the government had
tr.umphed at the elections. Gen. Urbina was ahou,
to leave on his mission 10 Rome and Brazil. Cocoa
had gone up 10 enormous price, say sl9 so 10 s2C
per eiehty-on pounds. The agents of the British
andhelders were arranging the terms Of a settle
ment Of some Of the public lsnds with Irish laborers
Yellow fever was increasing in La Paz, Bolivia
The proposition of the French Consul for the pur
chase Of copper mines on the coast was sill un
answered. Trade was dull at Valparaiso Flou
sold at 50 rs per zoo lbs; coffee fl5 per quintet
Elm OF per quintet, and hides t23 per quintaL
We have files from Kingston, Jamaica, 10 th
18th instant with later news from most Of the othe
Islands. The Jamaica planters were very Thankful
for The free labor supply" opinions entertained b.
Lord PsnetstOn as expressed to their deputstion Il
London. Admiral wslcotts opinion as TO the in
utility OF gun boat preventive 6otis. of Cuba i
fdiculed by the local pres- French wines in French
saiPs are 70 be admitted 10 the port Of Kingston