The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-19

Hills. when The following verdict was rendered by
be jury:-"Thst Francis Sailors came TO his death
by inflammation Of the brain. superinduced BY
gunshot wound, said wound having been inflicted
on the 10th Of May last in Thomas street, where
four persons were engaged in q fcscas, two Of
whom were supposed TO be Henry Drake aud
Patrick Duffy, tie other two to the jury unknown"
On the rendition Of the verdict warrants were is
sued for the arrest Of Drake aud Duffy, aud placed
In the hands Of officer McCluskey, who viii make
every effort to effect their capture.
In consequence Of the absence on duty OF Captain
Faunce, # the revenue cutter Washington prn-
cpa witness in the case of the alleged slave ship Mer
cbant-the prosecution was yesterday unable to
proceed with the trial. Counsel for defendant
thcreupon moved for isnissal Of the libel suit,
and Judge Belts granted the motion
Our Hong Kong correspon lent, writing on the
I4th Of April, states that in his opinion the parties
with whom the war originated were already tired of
the contest. He considers Com missioner Yeh good
soldier and an able diplomatist The American
feet of clipper ships in port were being freighted
with coolies for Australia. The Chinese war junks
were formidable on the rivers FROM their numbers
alone Tweaty thousand British and eigh: Thousand
French troops were looked for. OF the United
States squadron, the Portsmouth had sailed for
Singapore, as already reported In our columns. The
men were in good health and spirits, and naval the
atricala we're frequent ON board the San Jacinto.
Our advices from Australia ore from Melbourne to
the 10th of March. Business was steady, but the
trading profits less.
At Singapore E. l., on the 2lst of April gold dust
Malayan rated at 27A a 2S and Australian 80 and
500 per bunkal.
We have news from Wellington, New Zealand, to
the 2sth of March, Gold to limited extent had
been discovered in Nelson province. Emigrants had
been freely absorbed in the districts within easy dis.
tances from Wellington. Drapery, soft wood and
hardware of all kinds dull of sale, the supply being
excessive. The seasons wool was not yet all in; in
consequence of the high price it was fetching in
England buyers had been anxious to purchase for
remittance, but growers preferred to take their
chance of the home market.
Our advices from Rio Janeiro are to the 7th of
May. The Legislature had opened its sessions and
the Emperor made conoiliatory speech from the
throne announcing the adoption of the policy of
progress, which was followed by the dismissal Of
the old ministry and the formation of more hbe-
raj one. This had allayed the public excitement
The Emperor states that the high prices of pro-
visions were causing much suffering among the
poorer classes, and some adequate legislation was
required.
The escs OF cotton yesterday embraced about 900
bales closing nim basis OF about 14c for mddng
uplanos, and at 14Lc for mddhng New Orleans Flour
again dull and lower the sales moderate aud
the market closed at decline of from 1oc Csc per ba
rel especially common and medium grades OF State and
Western, while extras also lower; choice
brands In smal supply, and prices unchanged bu.
dull Wheat dull and lower rales of Chicago spring
made at 81 49, and Of Milwaukee club at 81 81 81
SIX. Corn dull and lower with sales Of southern vel
low at s2c csc. &c. and Western mixed at Sc $50
Pork was heavy ard sAies light at s2s rs SIS 80 for
mess. Sugars were quiet and unchanged. Coffee firm,
ard the Azeas cargo Of 600 bags Rio sold loc
Freighis were dull and rates irregular.