The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-17


The steamship Persia, which left Liverpool on the
4th instant arrived at this port yesterday evening
with three days later news from Europe.
In London the demand for money was more ami
mated bat the rates of discount were unchanged.
Consols had uctuated slightly but closed firm on the
4th instan. at 9es e6i for money and account. The
market for American State stocks continued very
quiet and the only change in railroad securities was
improvement OF 81 in the price Of Illinois Central.
In the Liverpool market cotton was one eighth Of a
penny per pound lower on the Sd inst. Choice
-four was in good demand, but generally speak
ing the market was less active In the Lon
don market sugar was quiet, but had not fallen in
price. Coffee was steady.
Details OF the news from China dated at Hong
Kong the 9th OF July, had reached London by
overland express. We are thus enabled to publish
to-day copy of the treaty lately concluded between
the United States envoy and the Emperor, by
which our government and people have obtain.
ed mo-, important diplomatic and commercial
concessions from his Majesty. The United States
Minister can henceforth visit Pekin annually,
lease property direct trade in new ports named, and
see TO an absolute toleration of Christianity II APP
pears as Il the Russian and American Ministers had
got good deal ahead Of the English and French. as
II Is not clear treaties Of any description had been
concluded with the belligcrents There had been
serious fighting al Canton between the allied and
Chinese troops, and that the allies had burned por
ton o. the city and cannonaded both banks Of the
river.
The English Parliament had been again pro-
rogued.
Notwithstanding the grumblings Of John Bull
about our first cable carnival, the Lord Mayor Of
Dublin had entertained Mr. Bright at q magnificent
banquet. In returning thanks for a toast TO his
health. MI Bright warmly acknowledged the ser
vices rendered by the Americans engaged in the
great enterprise and 10 Mr.. Field in particular he
accorded the most unqualified praise.
IL Is said that the sum Of 100000 is TO be taken
up In the United States towards joint stock plan
to forward the suez canal project Of France.
The Car Of Russia had emancipated an immense
number Of the serfs attached 70 the royal domains
An explosion Of gunpowder al Astraksn, in the Cas-
plan Sea, had blown away half Of the place and
killed nearly one-half OF its inhabitants.
From South America we have news dated Buenos
Ayrcs the 2sth Montevideo the 3lst Of July, and
RIO Jaaeiro sth Bahis 18th, aud Pernambuco the
18th Of August. The social and political aspect of
Buenos Ayres were unchanged. The papers publish
the accounts Of the preparations making in the
United States for the expedition to Paraguay.
no far a. they had been received sudden
order for drilling the government guards had
excited reports Of an anticipated revolution. but
everything was quiet. Don Estevan Ramon was
Hrm in his intention 10 carry out bis project
for the navigation Of the Salado river from
Santa re as Car as Navichs, for which he uses bis
own fortune and twenty thousand dollars received
from the Parsna government. The plan, II was
believed. would BE- successful. opening says the
Buenos AyrCs 7fmss-s pathway for commerce,
and subsequently, Of civilization, into the heart
~ the Gran Chsco. The stock Of American and
good German hides was very small, and as buyers
were ceming forward rather more freely IL
was believed that prices would rule firm for some
days. letter from Rio Of last date says-The po-
litoal news IL mostly conneo 10 the struggle Of the
present ministry 70 keep their position, which, how
ever, remains comparatively unaltered. The labor
question must ere long demand the attention and
serious consideration Of the government. During
the last session large amount was voted by the
Chamber OF Deputies FOR the purpose Of an extensive
colonization schene but up 70 this period no enter
prise Of any importance has been or seems likely TO
be, started. Coffee was very 6rm. The Bahia sugar
market was active Coffee dull Pernambuco sugar
had varied little in price.
The Australian mails, dated at Sydney the 10th
and Melbourne the 18th Of July, had reached Eng
land bot the news il not later than that teegaphed
from suez. sydney letter says the wool season
has been brought 10 close AZ an earlier peuod than
for many years past. The hocks are reported
healthy and the staple Of the wool sound.
The Excise Commissioners held meeting yestcr.
day. They adjourned, however, till the 23d inst in
order TO know the result Of the trials Of parties
against whom the Counsel Of the Board has insti.
tstsa legal ItoceedDgs, which VIII come Of On ihe