The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-20
sew York, Saturday, September 30. 1857.


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America as we have been able to procure are given
elsewhere and include the statements of Mr.. Brown
Mr. Manlue, Captain Badger, Mr.. Birch and Mr.. f.
Ayula Peruvian gentleman. MIR. Brown and Mr..
Ayula have arrived in this city, From the statement
Of Captain Badger we learn that about two hours
before the ship sank which was at o'clock on the
evening of Saturday 18th inst, schooner down
under her stern but could render assistance from
want Of boats Two of the steamers boats had been
stove, and three had been sent with the women and
children two hours previously ito the brig Marine
bngs Elizabeth and Mungo Park in relation to the
hurricane.
By the Indian and Antelope we have four days
later news from Europe The Antelope left Liver
pool On the sth instant and arrived at St. Johns
n F., yesterday The Indian left Liverpool tor
Quebec the 9th her advices are, therefore, one
day later than these brought by the Antelope. The
by those arrivals though interesting, is not of
special Importance. No further news from India
had been received, though later advices were daily
expected. Additional troops were under orders foI
that country. The English underwriters had settled
all claims growing out Of the loss Of the Atlantic
cable. The Spanish government have suspended
preparations for the expedition against Mexico and
the difficulty will be settled by arbitration A religious
not, arising from street preaching, had occurred at
Belfast, Ireland, during which the mob fred
upon by the constabulary. Nothing additional from
China II is said that If Lord Elgn fail TO get salts
faction from the Chinese, war will be declaed stimuli
taneously by France and Great Britain against that
government. The bullion in the Bank OF France
had increased 400 900 during the month.
We have advices from Mexico TO 4th OF Septem.
Der. Our Vera Cruz correspondent, writing on that
day, states that all idea Of a war with Spain had
died away amongst the people, but that the govern
ment officers were still strengthening the fortifca-
tions OF the city. The La Sere Soule and Sloo nego
tiations in Mexico City attracted good deal Of
attention, but the people were exceedingly jealous
on the point Of any alienation Of the national terri
tory. Highway robberies and sssassinstions were
very rife. The vomito was committing great
ravages amongst the people IN and around Vera
Cruz. Nicolas Liete, captain Of the band Of Mexi-
cans who murdered the Spsniards at Cuernsvacs,
had been arrested and sent into Mexico City. He
offered the sum Of Eve thousand dollars 10 any per-
son who would take his place.
BY the Black Warrior we have dates from Havana
70 the i5thinst. The late panic in commercial circles
has subsidized, but business IL still dull Stock Of
sugar about 200 900 Doxes and holders refuse 10 sell
at the reduced prices. Very little doing in ex
change. On London i is quoted at 100 IL per
cent premium on New York, l per cent
discount at go days. Fr.ights dull; vessels leaving
in bal ast. The murderers Of the officers and crew
OF the brig Albion, on the 18th August previously
reported were sent home 10 Portland on the l4th
inst, by the American brig Il. II. knight, Captain
Liscomb. The Warrior brings sl25 900 in specie.
We have additional news from Honduras, dated at
Belize on 10th Of August. Our correspondent states
that the mahogany cutting season was ended, and
that the crop would yield only five millions Of su
perfcia feet, instead Of thirteen millions rs calcuat
ed on. The logwood yield wSs short also, and the
weather very wet, with a dull trade. ball az
Government House had enyened the people. Some
of General Walkers men were at Belize In a wretch
ed condition, and Others Of them had already died.
Threats were made by some Of the survivors that II
they ever met with Walker they would shoot him
Smallpox was rife In the country. The engineers
Of the Interoceanic Railroad were very sangune Of
q splendid success
The Democratic Convention at 81 Paul, Mime
sofa, nominated on the 18th inst. II. II. Sbley for
Governor and W. Holcomb for Lieutenant Gov.
crnor
From the report Of the City Inspector We learn
That there were GOO deaths in the city during the
past week, decrease Of G2 as compared with the
mortality Of the preceding week. The report does
not present any particularly striking feature, except
IN the increased number Of deaths from violent
causes, and the decrease in the general mortality Of
The week particularly 10 cholera infantum and con.
sumption. OF the total number Of deaths, 4li were
az children OF ten year, d age and under. The
following table exhibits the number OF deaths during
ale past two weeks among adults and children, dis
fnguishng the sexes
h~l Wc~-r. Boys Girls Total
week ending Sept l2.....el % NO aas All
Week ending sept ls....ps e. 2B nj co.
Among the principal causes o. death were the
following
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