The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-14

Lawrence esterday She viii be due at Quebec early
this morning ard her news, which is four days later
than that received by the Canada at this port, may
probably reach in time for publication in Menusy
paper
The steamship Vanderbilt is now due at this port
with European news to the I'd inst three days later
than previous advices.
The steamships Washington and Ariel sailed from
this pNt yesterday for Southampton and Bremen.
The f-st named carried out ntyg We passe ngers
aud $500 900 in specie while the last named had l50
passengers and $3.50 900 in specie The Ariel also
touches at HAVE. Amongst the passengers by the
Washington, en- route for Vienna, were Charles f.
I,oosev, ESQ Consul General of Austria at New
York end bis daughters. One Of the principal OBJ
jects OF Mr. Looseys visit to his government is to
mature project Of which he is the originator
namely the establishment OF line of stea ners be-
tween New York and Trieste, touching at some of
the most important points on the Mediterranean
west OF Trieste. This line will prove of great inte
rest ami advantage to the commercial and mercan-
tile community OF this country, as well as to the
many pepulous manufacturing districts bordering on
the Mediterranean.
We have news from Havana 20 the 10th instant.
maintained.
We have news from Liberia to the 9Th ult. The
troubles with the natives had been settled The ex-
perses of the war had somewhat deranged the
national finances, and the government had been
unable to meet its bills. So strong, however was
the confidence Of the citizens in their currency that
the bills could not be bought at any discount, but
were in general circulation. There was temporary
g II M.
Presidential election was held on the 9Th ult. The
presen, incumbent Mr. Benson vas receive the vote
Of a. for the Presidency, but the True Liberians"
supported Col. B. P. Yates for the Vice Presidency,
while the "whigs" had nominated Geo. Lewis.
These parties differ mainly in their foreign policy,
the wings being less liberal towards those whose
governments have no treaties with Liberia They
had passed bill forbddiug trade by the citizens OF
such na,ions except through brokers. This operates
agsins. Americans, and though merely matter of
five PEE cen. commission Is a retaliation upon US for
not having recognized the republic. II was not,
however popular measure, msny of the wisest
not approving Of II; among whom is ex-President
Roberts and the gene.al impression was that it
would ee repealed at the next session VI the Legs
Iatlre. Favorable accous.s had been received from
the new settlement under Rev. Mr. Seys. aud also
from Rsherssport. Cape palmas had been admitted
as n county OF the republic
a Geographic despatch from Alb,ry stltes that
Governor King has appointed Mr.. ID. ID. Conover,
formerly Chairman OF TIC Board Of Councilmen, to
the Office OF street Commissioner. made vacant by
the death Of joseph s. Taylor, Esq. As toe new city
charter provides that the vacancy shall be filed by
the MAJ or, by AID with the advice and consent of
the Board Of Aldermen, this proceeding Of the Co
vernon is likely 70 lead to scme trouble and an ap-
pea &c the NV courts. The Board Of Aldermen met
yesterday TO consider the subject hut the MAORI
~ mad not definitely set Ted to the course Of
ton 70 5e pursued nothing done with gard 10
tie matter.
Gen. Walker had an Interview with the President
yesterday The Prcsideut will, it is said, order al
inquiry into the facts connected with the action OF
Capt Davis oftbe sloop cfwar 1T. Narys, while 10
Nicaragua. Gen. Walker isexpec.ed to reach New
YO;k OF Monday.
TIE proceedings in the Burdell estate case con-
t.nue 20 a.trac. crowds of spectators. Yesterday
the Surrogate was compelled to place chains around
The building where the investigation is held in or.
der 20 restrain the throng If people. far report
OF the sestiuo1y Il given in :o-days paper.
Dcninick Raglan, who Is charged with violating
the laws by communicating with vessels uu6er quar-
aatire Wa hed to bal 20 answer In the Of $500
esch uron three separate complaints.
Notwithstanding tte Intolerance OF our munich
pa Authorities as 70 the sanitary condition OF the
metropolis, the pubic health confines good. The
City Inspector reports 3jS deaths during the past
veek--a decrease Of ~ az compared with the nor
tAiiiy Of the week previous. The following state
meni exhibits the number Of deaths during The pas,
two weeks smorg adults and children. Distinguish
ing the sexes:-
No Woas,r B0,F GD'f 7tai
week eatnT ru-s 9 ... IS - Isa az 3i9
Weck e1drg June 1s.. O 80 II 81 Sb3
Among tie principal causes OF death we're the
fo.ioSiEg