The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-09-14

The Baltic, with four days later news from Eu-
rope; the Central America, with two weeks later
advces from California, the South Pacific and Gen.
trsl America, and the Empire City, with later intel
hgence from Havana, are now due at this port.
They are probably of Sandy Hook detained by the
dense fog, and may be expected as soon as the
weather will permit them to enter pert.
The letter of our correspondent at Curacao, pub
iished in another column, contains some i'm portant
news with reference to the revolution in San Do.
mingo and the progress of the strife now going on
between the partizans of ex-President Santana and
the government Of President Baez The recall Of
Santana, who is in exile at ST. Thomas, and his
return to power, are demanded bv his friends The
Baez party, being hard pressed, had formed an
alliance with the Haytien Emperor, Sououque, who
bad despatched assistance to he ally. Tue
war ragged with much fury aud bloodshed AT Cura.
Gao On the 26th ut., the weather had moderated
after oppressive heated term by refreshing sho
ers of rain. The island was very healthy. Planters
were sustaining heavy losses by wholesale running
of Of slaves, who escaped the vigilance of the fort
sentinels by swimming along line, under tier, to
q boat, to which the end of it was fastened. News
Of the approaching abolition of slavery by the Dutch
government had been received, but it was thought
community In consequence of the change.
By an arrival at this port yesterday we have files
Of Rio Janeiro papers to the sth ult They contain
very little news Of general interest. 1t was pro-
posed TO lay down libe of submarine telegraph to
connect all The important points or the coast Of
Brazil AT Rio large sales of coffee at firm prices,
had been made, and freights had improved some.
what.
Dak avn
OF the journals reports an Improvement in financial
affairs while the other hand II Is stated that bust
ness had not recovered from its late prostration
and the worst had not yet been realized. The crops
throughout Cuba pro mise an abundant yield. In the
interior the general health was considered as quite
satisfactory and no more sickness prevailed at the
ports than Is usual at this season.
Our files from Burmuda are 10 the Cd instant.
There was no local event requiring notice. The
weather was exceedingly mild, with cool northeast
breezes. The country was rejoicing on account Of
abundant rains.
The bark Eyidne, which arrived al this port yes
terdsy from the Chincba Islands reports that on the
9th ult in latitude a. south longitude "a west she
spoke the United States steam fngste Minnesota,
from Norfolk bound for China. The Minnesota sup.
pied the Eysdne with provisions.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioners are to
convene thus morning pursuant TO their asst adjourn
ment doubtless much refreshed with their long va
cation Many rumors are adoat as TO the probability
OF an early selection Of Commissioner to ill the
Vacancy occasoned by the resignation Of Mr.. Ora
per II Is stated that the three republicans will vote
together IA heretofore, and that member Of the OPP
position will unite with the n In electng somewhat
prominent lawyer, supposed TO have considerable
influence with the Irsh Catholics. IL is TO be
hoped that some amicable arrangement can be
Effected expeditiously, that the requisite quota Of
pstromen for this city may be immediately So
cured.
Our city churches are reopening with the gradual
return OF our church going citizens from their sum
mer rambles. There were on the list yesterday the
Fiftn avenue Baptist church, corner OF Thirtyifth
street Rev. Sidney A. Corey pastor; the Church Of
the Incarnation corner Of Twenty eighth street and
Madison avenue, II. c. Montgo merry, rector, and
the Grand street church, Rev. DIR. Thompson.
Archbishop Hughes dedicated yesterday afternoon
the Roman Catholic church at Tarrytown, which
has been partially rebuilt owing 70 its having been
blowa down during severe storm some time since
The new building Is very neat structure and was
crowded at an early hour. The Archbishop perform
I'd the dedcatory services dressed Of course 10 full
oanonicals and afterwards delivered sermon OF an
hours length. giving tbem much religious advice,
and particularly enforcing the necessity Of their OBJ
serving proper degree Of decorum and reverence
In and about the church. He also took OCCASION a.
many protestsnts were present, to speak al some
length upon many Of the oontroverted points Of
their religious belief.
Tie annexed table shows the temperature of the
atmosphere In this city during the past week, the
range Of the barometer, the variation Of wind
currents and the state Of the weather, at three pc
RODS during each day, VIZ: 9, A. NJ, and and
o'clock z. M