The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-19

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The Erie Railroad bondholders proposed to receive
subscriptions in aid Of the road and TO communicate
with the New York directors with the view to a
general protection Of interests The transactions in
American securities were TO an average extent,
without any material change in rates.
The cotton market had fuctuated considerably,
but closed at an advance on favorte descriptions,
although with heavy market The breadstufs
market was dull but without change in rates.
There was no political news of special Importance:
In France the action Of the republican members
eject to the Legislature with respect to taking the
Data OF Office. had created much discussion. The
Queer II Spain had given birth to a son. The Span
ia government had refused TO receive the envoy OF
Mexico a. necc ,sary preliminary TO an adjustment
Of TIC difficulty pending between the two countries.
The Cuban officials had sent home glowing accounts
OF the condition Of the army and navy, and of their
rcsdhcss for a hostile demonstration against Mexico
The Collins steamship Adriatic arrived at Liver
poo on the 18th ins,-,he hour is not stated. She
lef; New York the 23d ut.
II vas expected that the monster steamer
tfFGtfaN NUuiu ltuuIntu VI Tue Gu VI 'tn hi.ts
wc have received our files from the city Of Mexico
10 the I'd instant containing additional details of the
news already published. The vessels of war at Vera
Cruz vere TO he armed again. Senior Payne Minis
ter Of Finance, had resigned but hnd again accepted
ohce Nj smith, United States Consul at Mazatlsn,
had re-igned. The Indians in Durango and many
other northern States committing great ravages
Durango New Leon and Coahuila were about 10
f.,:- f,,Ji An
report ~ the circumstances attending the German
expedition i published the investigation suspended
and TIE parties accused freed from all imputston Of
entertaining fiibtistcro intentions The waste land
survey aud conce ssons consequent thereon were Or
defld al1 approved by government
We have news from Yucatan to the 9th ult Cam
peachy was still held by the revolutionsts whilst
tic IL iegcrs held the suburb San Francisco. Very
severe fighting took place daily. The capture Of ST
al ~ tic Campeachy troops Is confirmed. II was
impossible to predict how the struggle would ehd.
In both houses Of Congress yesterday bills autbo
rznr the issue Of $40 900 600 Of treasury notes
DISCUSSED. Mcssrs. Seward and Banks led the oppos
ton attack upon the details Of the measure. Mr.
Doupia- in the Senate and Mr.. Banks in the House
introduced bills authorizing the people Of Kansas to
form a state government. A synopsis Of Mr.. Doug
IA similar 70 the Minnesota bill. The House ap
pointed a select committee TO investigate the ac-
counts Of Mr.. Cullom the late Clerk Of the House.
II II anticipated that astounding acts Of rascality
will b, brought 10 light by this investigation.
We Published some time since letter detailing the
circumstances OF the seizure and detention Of the
schoooer Cortes on the coast Of Africa by the fri
gate Cumberland. The Cortes arrived at this port
yesterday and her captain has given his vcrson Of
the affair. which may be found in another column
n the conduct Of the officers and crew Of the Cumber
land such represented in this statement IL is
high time the Navy Department should take cogni
vance Of the facts ana deal with the denquents in
such manner as 10 prove wholesome warning to
others
We give elsewhere a report Of the proceedings
yesterday In the suit policy u insurance Effected
on a cargo Of munitions Of war alleged 70 have been
shipped on account Of the Cuban hlibusters in 1854
Apart from tho main question Of issue between the
Ligants this trial on investigation, il unusually in.
tercsng, a. developing the plans, mode Of opera.
ting and tactics generally Of those who have ia
times past devoted themselves to extending the area
Of freedom.
10 the Court Of General Sessions yesterday Emcls
Douglas alias Miller, cunning sable gentleman,
wa convicted d burglary, he having broke into the
store Of Samuel Livingston, IN Prince street on the
night Of the 9th q November ana stolen $50 worth
of cassiraercs and pantaloyrs. An officer met him
in the street with The property tied up IN a bundle
and arrested him on the spot lie wa sent 10 the
Stat, prison for two years and six months Robert
Layton was convicted Of a bold larceny aud seut 10
o. s,ale PrsoD, al hardlsboT for foug years and ten