The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-11-05

From Peru we learn that the movements
OF the revolutionary party continued with
Out any notable advantage to either side The
agent of an extensive organization for the purposes
as Is alleged of wholesale robbery in South and
Central America, had been arrested at Lima The
head of the concern is said to be resident of New
York. DR.. Linares had assumes the title of Provi-
sional President of Bolivia and taken the field
against Gen. Cordova. The country was in fer
ment from end to the other. The deposed
authorities at La Paez took refuge in the residence
of the American Minister, but the house was
broken into and the unfortunate fugitives taken
there rom.
There is but little Of interest from Cuba. The
health of Havana continued good. The markets are
dull. with large stock of sugar on hand Exchange
on New York was at three per cent premium. The
African slave trade, unaffected by the commercial
panic, continued brisk The rumor Of an intended
invasion of Mexico still prevailed at Matanzas and
three hundred soldiers had been moved to Havana to
take part in the expedition.
A commercial letter from kingston Jamaica,
states that Ill is very long time since we have
had market bare OF almost every article
that import as it is nov. Prices have
been well supported The only article to be
ported in last accounts from the United States,
has assumed downward tendency, and il, is difficult
10 make sales except at low figure. As freights
have not offered. shipments have not been made
Pimento still cont iuues in plentiful supply, and the
same may be said Of corn and logwood Sugar is
scarce and of fair quality there is none in the
market"
We have letters from Port au Prince, Hayti, to
the 18th ult. Business was very dull. Orders had
been received from the United States for remttances
to be made in coin, instead OF produce, and gold,
which was scarce, was in demand, at high pre-
NUNS. The coffee crop promised an abundant
yield. The yellow fever was the increase,
but no deaths Of Americans are reported.
Our correspondent at st. John Porto Rico writing
on the 2st uh. says:---" Never was this island so
healthy and prosperous at present. The sugar
promises large yield, and most Of the products
of the island are bought up by foreign vessels of
war, French and British, principally, with Spanish
and Danish corvette occasionally Nearly all the old
stock of sugar molasses and has been exhausted
The cotton plantations. which are increasing look
well.'
The additional returns of the election in New
York received yesterday confirm tho impression pre-
yiously entertained OF the success of the democratic
State ticket.
In New jersey the democrats have been successful
beyond their most sanguine anticpations.
In Massachusetts, Banks. republican candidate for
Governor, has plurality Of $4,000 over Gardner,
American. Both branches of the Legislature are
republican by large msjorities.
In Maryland the candidates of the American party
have been successful In Baltimore there was con-
siderable roting and several persons were seriously
injured; but considering the VIGOROUSLY turbulent
character of portion OF the population Of the city,
the day passed of quietly
One of our Washington correspondents sends us
long letter on the various negotiations that have
been taking place in connection with the Nicaragua
Transit grant. II is knotty and complicated subject
in which variety Of persons and interests are repre-
sented. The writer. however. seems TO be well in
formed the whole transaction. and therefore his
letter may be read with instruction and benefit to
all concerned.
The directors, stock and bondholders of the Erie
Railroad Company held another meeting last even
ing, and adopted several important resolutions,
which may be found in our report Of the proceed.
ings elsewhere. II is understood that 81 900 900 OF
the g. 900 900 required by the company have been
subscribed but il i, not stated that the cash ha- been
paid down.
A large and influential meeting of the property
holders and residents Fourth avenue and adjacent
streets in favor Of the Harlem aud New Haven Rail
road Company, and in opposition TO the efforts of
CERTAIN parties 10 stop running the cars below Forty.
second street held last night ut the corner of
Twenty--eventh street and Fourth avenue. Strong
resolutions were unanimously passed, calling on the
Common Council TO sustain the railroad company.
report Of the meeting and the resolutions i una
yodahy crowded out of our columns this morning.
number Of the citizens Of Brooklyn yesterday
called upon Mayor Powell and represented the incon.
vcnence to which they were Injected by the Green.
wood line Of city ears. Mayor Powell expressed his
determination to remedy the evils complained Of and
the delegation retired highly pleased with the inter.
view.
The Police Commissioners viii BE- apprised
to-day by communication from Mr.. Simeon
Draper Of hls views as 10 whether lie will
accept the proftred seat 10 hll the VI.
vacancy in the Board. What the character Of the
communication will h. Mr.. Draper alone knows. and
he said yesterday that he could not tell whether he
would take his seat BY this IL would seem that his
acceptance will je somewhat conditional
The Board OF Emigration Commissioner, met yes
terday. communication was received by them
from the Quarantine Commissioners in reference TO
the temporary Quarantine buildings at Seguine's
Point The Quarantine Commissioners fear that the
buildings will go 60 ruin unless taken care Of by the
Emigration Bcaro, whose duty il i, they say, by
law 10 look after them. The emigration this year
has been lci SIS, which l. some 1929 increase a.
compared with La, year.
Grand jury was obtained yesterday IN the Gen
era Sessions, and Judge Resell charged them briefly
on the usual topics observing that the offenders
against the new Excise law, who sold liquor on sun
day, could not b. indicted Tor a mislerneanor but
Tine Of go could be imposed upon them for selling il
on any day Of the week. Ann Murphy. who was in
dcted for The murder of child Of the first wife OF
man named Caaghan, convicted Of bigamy in mar
rying Ann Murphy, was discharged on her own re-
cognzance, the evidence being insufficient TO imp