The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-24
The News.

The News.
BY the arrival of the mship Persia at this port
yesterday. from Liverpool 18th inst we have news
from Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, full details
OF which are given in our columns this morning.
The Liverpool dates are one week later than those
previously received. Cotton was firm, with an &C
tive demand, while breadstuffs were steady. Several
mercantile failures and suspensions are reported
from England. Humphrey Brown, exmember of
Parliament for Tewkesbury, and one of the most
gigantic spectators of the day, was placed
under arrest en- account of his operations
rs director of the Royal British Bank. A deputa-
ton Of gentlemen connected with the West India
interest, headed by Lord Shaftesbury, had had an
interview with Lord Palmerston on the subject of
supply of African labor and the slave trade in
general. Lord Shaftesbury said that there seemed to
be weight of authority in favor of the plan of
closely watching the Cuban coast. One portion of
the Atlantic telegraph cable manufactured at Biz
kenhead, was completed. 1t measures twelve hun
dred and fifty miles, and was operated on over
It's entire length with the most satisfactory result.
The proceedings in the British Parliament
during the week were very tame. The Jewish Re-
lief bill had been read a second time in the Com
mons. Earl Grey brought the celebrated lawsuit
Of Sheldon against Patrck-which involves the
question Of the valid;ty Of civil marriages in the
United States--before the House of Lords, by pre-
senting petition asking for select committee of
inquiry. which was refused. Captain Sands, of the
United States steam frigs.e Susquehanna, was
present at the anniversary dinner of the London
Free Hospital when he was highly complimented
by Lord John Russell, aud our relations with
England alluded to in hopeful manner.
10 France the election sgtation engros-ed the
public attention completely and likely to do so
until the 2lst inst, when the contest would come of.
The constiiutionaliss the epubcsns aud the ultra
nontanes all'took an active share in the canvass.
The Iegitmiss aud fusionist Orleanists ab-tained.
The Bank Of France returns for the month show al
increase Of cash in hand o. Is, 72j 900 francs in
Paris and 81 635 600 francs in the branch banks.
In Spain vigorous preparations for war with
Mexico were being made. Fifty thousand additional
men had been voted by the Cor es to the army.
Senior Lsfragua, the Mexican Minister made but Lii
te progress with bis diplomatic mission. 1t was eyi.
dent, however, that England and France were be-
ginning 70 dread the consequences OF such contest
as would ensue If hostilites were once commenced,
and that the probable fate of Cuba and toe terrific
rial extension OF the United States served TO cool
tneir enthusiasm in the cause OF Spain.
The dates from China -FooChoo.Foo 18th,
Shanghai Goth, Canton 22d, and Hong Kong Goth
May No iresh operations had taken place at Can
ton. Yeh was embarra sed for the want Of money
TIE rebels were very active in the tea districts.
We have news from Port Louis Mauritius, TO
the llth May. The weather was dry. New
sugar was expected IN Port Louis early 10
July. OF The last crop 2O2 100000 OF pounds
bsd been shipped, and there remained about
:
in The course Of a month. Tn coming crop, accord
ing TO oil appearances. would reach the figure Of
1875 600 tons An advance Of thirty per cent was re.
allied on the article.
The dates from India sre-Calcutia 8th. Madras
9th, Bombay l2tn, and Ceyon 18th Of Msy. Mutiny
continued rife smongs; the native troops aud ia
nstical excitement, caused by supposed offences TO
fhe religious prejudices OF the men, rendered the
aspect OF affairs very serious to the British authority.
u said that general rising OF the native regi-
meuts against the English was in contemplation.
Trade was unsteacy. The exports Of coEte since
October amounted TO 8 100000 hundred weight. AZ
Colombo, Ceylon. the exports Of coffee for a short
period Of the season have been 81 3ss cwt. Nearly
TOE whole Of this quantity plantation the export
tf native having come TO dead stand. The total
exports TO date 900 cwi, result never be-
fore attained by the setting In Of the southwest
monsoon. There we're good prospects Of cotton
crop az Tinnevelly.
The dates from Australia are-Sydney llth,
Melbourne 18th, and King Georges Sound Gath Of
April Trade OF Melbourne was very dull, from the
Apprehension Of large imports The production and
export Of gold continued at the average rate.
Large shipments OF the metal Cor England had
taken place. The -four aud provision markets were
steady, and emigrants were quickly disposed Of.
Advices from the Cape OF Coed Hope to the 18th
Of April state that painful accounts come from be
yond the river Kei Of famine, which begins 20 pre
vail amongst the Kaflir tribes. The men OF the
Anglo German Legion were being distributed over
the country
Letters from Senegal Of the sth Of May state that
Of that date several tribes had commenced hostIli
ties bot the Governor had means to defeat them.
Elsewhere we publish details of news from The
city OF Mexico 70 the 30tb alt an from Vera Cruz
70 The 9th inst. Active PREPARATIONS 70 meet the
Spanish invading expedition were on foot II is re-
ported that our Minister has had some difficulty
with reference 10 the execution Of Gen Crsbbe and
BIS party Of hlibusiers in Sonora.
The majority Of the Board Of Excise Commission
ers yesterday refused to adopt the minimum price
Of $50 each FOR liquor licenses. In the Brooklyn
Court OF Sessions yesterday, Judge Morris trongly
charged the Grand Jury as 20 their duty TO enforce
The provisions Of the Excise law.
The Board Of Alnshouvc G3vtraors hid a pro
tse'ed session yesterday, although nothing Of spe-
ciL public iuieres was transacted Considerable