The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-29

towards the Uuited States, and the public mind at
Bogota was adverse 10 concessions being made to
our minister Hon. Mr. Morse, United States Minister,
had arrived at Bogota. An earthquake shock had
heen felt at Panama. The railroad was in good
order, and many improvements were projected along
the line.
Sd inst, containing three days later news The
Mexica Extraordinary of that day hopes that
President Comonfort will soon change his Cabinet,
and that he will cultivate friendly feelings towards
the United States. The Chapsla Indians had sub
mtted. Ignacio Gutierrez, with six other indi-
yiduals, had been arrested at Alfsjsyucan. The
postage prepayment plan had gone into opera
ton. Senior Oriheula, leader Of the Puebla rebel
lion, had been executed. General Vdaurri was ad
vancing against San Luis with force collected in
Neuvo Leon. Alvarez had dsbanded his troops.
From Jamaica we learn that the Kingston Legis-
lature had been prorogued, and the people were en-
Dying the Christmas and New Year holidays. The
weather cool and pleasant, but yellow fever stu
fingered in some localities. An extensive agitation
against the Cuban slave trade was being organized
Horse racing, school examinations and religions
Jetes sed the minds of the people.
The news received by the AragO yesterday from
Europe rather unsettled the market for cotton. The
sales embraced about 900 bales at irregular prices
The news was viewed in an unfavorable light, and
had depressing influence in the forenoon In the
afternoon private telegraph dispatches were recev
ed from the South which represented that the re-
ceipts at Southern ports had fallen of. This intel
ligence impaired more spirit to holders, who became
less willing sellers. Flour was heavy and sales
limited. Wheat was firm, with limited sales. Corn
was easier, with sales of Western mixed, from the
Atlantic docks aud city stores az zoe. 739c., and
old Jersey round yellow, from store, at 7Sc.
Pork was firm at s2l rs for new mess,
and at $40 for old do. Sugars were
firm, but sales limited. Coffee was steady,
but sales unmpoitant. Freights were unchang
ed, with more offering. To Liverpool $4,000
bushels corn, in bulk were taken at 3D. flour at %.
3d., heavy goods at 25s, and cotton at id. A bark
for Lisbon taken up to load with grain at &c,
and flour at 81.
MIR. j. r. Spowden, Superintendent at the
United States mint in Philadelphia, states that
in consequence of the pressure upon the mint Of
small sums of Spanish and Mexican quarters,
eighths and sxteenths Of dollar, and TO facilitate
the exchange thereof, he has made arrangements by
which deposits of such coin will be received 10
not less than five dollars and paid for at the
MUM mint rate, without the usual delay, that the
depositors will not be obliged to Call again. 10
other words, we suppose that American coin is at
once given in exchange for Spanish pieces at their
intrinsic value by weight
The Republican General Committee met last night,
and organized for the year by the appointment of
John A. Kennedy, as Chairman, Benjamin T. Pinck- |
ney and d. L. Connover, as Vice. hairmen, and |
William Peel and S. L. Woodforth, as Secretaries. |
The Sanford l.. Macomber ticket from the Four
teenth ward admitted, and the ia mes E. Coult.r
ticket from the Twentysecond ward. The proceed
ngs stormy and interesting, but our report is
crowded out.
Last evening an indignation meeting of the cti |
gems Of the Eighteenth ward opposed the proposed
line of stages through Lexington avenue and Irving
place, was held at the Demilt Dispensary series
of resolutions condemnatory of the action of the
Board of Councilman were passed. Our report OF
the proceedings is crowded out this morning.
The Commissioners of Emigration met yesterday,
but did no business of Importance Up to the 2sth
inst, 4,5l9 emigrants arrived at this port-27s7
than arrived during the first month last year.
The overdraft in bank is ss,7i2 so. There are 10
addition mortgages on the Commission OF nearly
800 600. 1t is understood that application will be
made to the Legislature this winter for relief.
Nothing Of Importance was done in Congress yes |
'erdsy. The death of Mr.. Brooks will be form ally |
announced today, and after the usual proceedings
both houses will adjourn over.
The State Senate yesterday unani nously adopted |
the report confirming Mr.. Sickes in his seal. The
Assembly passed the Supply bill.
The Naval Court Martial at Philadelphia upon |
Lieut. Fleming, was occupied yesterday in taking |
the testimony of the late Conn., Rowan, who has been
dismissed from the navy, and not cashiered, as
previously stated.
There was moderate demand for first quail. |
~ beef OF the marke; yesterday, and the supply
very small. There was an average falling of In |
prices Of lie. as compared with last weeks figures.
The demand for COWS and calves was brisk, and
sales were made at good prices. The demand for
veal calves continued 'ctive and sales were made
less than SIC. Sheep and lambs were depressed in
consequence of the increased supply, and prices fell
of soc. 75c. per head.
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