The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-28

~ ansH, nmsnt nave oommeDced criminal proceed.
in On arainst the defauting directors and managers
Of the thing miscalled bank, the creators and
that the bill brought in by the Attorney General to
facilitate the winding up Of this much htgsted af
fair win very shortly be passed into law.
Discovery Or the Coast OF China.
correspondent of the Moniteur de la F7otte, of
Paris. writing from one Of the French vessels in the
Chinese seas, states that some OF the sailors had
discovered isolated point on the coast Of the Bay
ground. Among the few sombs which had resisted
the ravages Of time was one partly concealed from
view by shrubs and grass. on which they read an
inscription in French notifying that the remains of
Elizabeth vauquein, who died in Canton, aged II,
on the I'd May, l779, were buried there. Mile. Van.
quen was the daughter Of the first consul appointed
by France to Canton, Pierre Vauquelin, whose nom.
ination was connected with an historical fact of
interest. The latter was the of naval officer of
merit, who distinguished himself at the defence OF
Louisiana and Of Quebec, but owing TO intrigue fell
into disgrace, and was thrown into prison.
In spite Of the petitions addressed to the
French government by his relatives and by
himself, he was never brought to trial, and
died in confinement. His son Pierre distinguished
himself by his historical researches and geographi
cal requirements II happened that in 1775 Queen
Marie Anteinete was present at the first communion
Of the young girls of Meudon, when she was parti.
girls, who was charged BY her companions to pre-.
sent to Der Majesty a splendid bouquet Of white
roses. The Queen inquired of the young girl il she
could render her any service; and the other, who
was Elizabeth Vauqaelin, daughter Of Pierre, re-
Piled, MAY implore your Maiesty to cause jus,
tice to be rendered to the memory of my grand
fatherr' The Queen was touched by TINS reply,
and promised TO exercise her influence on behalf of
the young petitioner, commission was conse-
quently organized by the King to inquire into the
circumstances Of the case and the result was that
the injustice done TO the old sailor came to hight.
The King then took Pierre Vauquelin under his
protection. and charged him with mission to Mo-
rocco. Subsequently VauqneiIn was appointed coz
sui i'll China, where he had the misfortune 10 lose
the daughter whose grave has now been discovered.
Holland and Jepan.
TIE official journal! of the Hague OF the 5th con
tans long report to the king from N. Meyer, Min
ster OF Colonies and NJ Covers, Minister Of Foreign
Aails relative to Jspauese affairs and his majesty
has approved of it. Annexed to the report are fiji
teen articles agreed 10 between the Dutch and Japa
nese agents. which articles are 20 form part OF the
treaty between Japan and Hoend, concluded On
the 30th Of January, 1856. These articles amongst
other things, stipu.te that The Ouch shall be al
lowed 10 exercise Their worship freely, and that they
shall no longer he subjected TO The impious custom
of ira apng under foot The image Of our Saviour Oh
the Cross. They also enact that Ddt3h shall oe
permitted to trade in the ocen ports, and to sell to
and purchase from Japanese traders Also to take
sheir wives and children to the said ports. The a.
tcles foTtrer declare that the importation of foreign
and the expectation Of japanese money shall he az
lowed; thst the Japanese government may levy N,
derae import transit, and export duties and lastly,
that the Dutch at NaDgasak may maintain free rea-
tons with ioreignets, both on board vessels and ~
Decline. The report ADDS that the Japanese govern
meat declared itsef ready to conclude treaties
with ali the foreign governments that may wish for
them.
Miscellaneous Foreign items.
TIE different European governments who have sGred
rxl M
coromon TO the whole Of Germany, about TO pahtah
the document, well as the laws and decress rendered
necessary by tho notifications made in the p0netary sys
TEN OF The various countries.
II appears that up TO the 3lst Of December last he
amount issued for public works la Ireland, 50
o. which 81 731 a5 been RENTED, and 81 95s 75
OF principal and Interest 10 the exchequer up tue
3ls Of December, 1906, amounted 20 the OF - 1884,
400
The Paris Debot conaibs article the approaching
marriage of the Princess ROYAL OF England The
says-The union OF Prussia Russia and England Is GER
any Of the most ardent wishes Of the King Of Prs.
Sin, snd q powerful and numerous party exlEis in g.
Petersburg ready 10 second the efforts OF the ing aad
incline the Emperor Alexander towards that alliance.
SAN the resulis anticipated by Lord falmersten
husory for political marriages 90 not always respond 10
the hopes of these who negotiate them.
The Paris Conssiossnsl concludes an article on the
Disturbances in Belgium with the foliowrg pas.
sage-Ten years Of wisdom win repair the harm IN.
ficed 10 two days by Belgium on her Institutions. TIE
The island or order Is As steep that OF honor and when
once abandoned, return Is nex' 10 impo' seic.
The Jorrcl des Acioraais Of France states that TIE
general decline IN prices which has taken place
Paris Boue during two past months, has been Tvs
Aaed by circumstances, and tina. II must be attributed
alone 10 the daring and porseyeriDg operations Of the
bears
Some attention has been excited in Bombay India, 10
the subject Of the guano deposits Of the Koora Mooria
groap oil Islands the Arabian coast which we're for.
Of Muscai and which have been leased by tho goyorn
nent Ia heir discovercr, Captain Ord for years,
upon the Of roy atty of CO ton on all cnrgoes
The true character and value OF these deposits remain,
however, IN much uncertainty, ana spectators Will do
well 10 hesitate before embracing IN the business.
Accounts from Constaniirope TO the oath OF May etae
that the scheme for establishing Greco Armenian Biak
hae failed In confederation Of the exhausted state Of his
treasury, the Sultan had imposed annual OF thirty.
four psrel eseh Christian and Jew OF every go for
exemption IRON military service, and two years
was demanded In advance.
About two months ago Ten railway carriages filed with
between tbrco and our hundred Swcdh and Nor wegan
empanw, arrived az INC heuoro sauon 5s Tontl from
rmst 'or Liverpool thence per ship for America nud or
Sunday morning, June the same number Of carriages
with about the number OF occupants arrived again
q; Reord, the ssrne route aud the GRAND Ca
both these occasions the emgrans accompanied by
he mates OF the vessels In which they had respectively
sailed from their faiherland to England, also custom
hv lse cheer, ana foar oyeTteers.
The AusransIlcyds Company, at Trieste have docidd
contracting lean OF 40o, 900 FORMS demanded BY
the proposed extension Of their commerce
The Russian Minister Of Foreign Anairs has tran.mied
imperial order, authorizing him 10 x the OF this meath
The last limit Of the stay OF foreign trade:s Sbas
npoL The works for cleaning the port and sclfn- gp
the sunken vessels nj Sebasiopol being escrge ally
carried en-.
A. ". Tvyfbrd, who vas the only EugIishmsn In the
late scientific expedition discover tho sources ci the
White lille, has returned 10 England. Ho had proccef
up the Nile With the steaoers and boats under his charge
far the fourth cataract, (Merco) whom he
called by the Psha Of Egypt, who had determined 70
bIsas up the expedition.
Advices from Bteeau state that the great annual wool
fair nearly concluded about 20 900 c~l having been
sod up 10 the eth nst chiefly 10 manufacturers native
and foreign. Prices On the average had exhibited ro
duclion of7h per cent
Said heded, recently proclaimed insnm q yuscat and
Zanzibar in the room Of his deceased father has been
officially recognized by the Court OF Persia The Terssn
government bad 1t rst declared IN favor or The pr Ehcr
Of said Med but the young having rencuDced ais
pretcnsions and himself admitted the authority OF his
brother, II wac decided n Teberan oncially 10 recognise
the new prioce.
Tie traffic returns OF railways in the rni,cd suEdcm,
published tor the week ending June amounted 10 56 1854
and FOR the corresponding week Of 1866 10 s5o show
ing increase Of COASTS.
rnc new Russian thrift has been approved By mo En-
pcrU, and win be published without loss Of time.
The Roman Sacred College has concluded with Baron dc
Rcshscbd loan OF 500 600 Roman crowns, intend
ho avvplov "a a. lflnrt sxn