The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-15


Nothing TRANSFERRED in the Senate yesterday be-
ond discussion of the Pacific Railroad bill. The
souse occupied itself principally with debate
1.-THE impeachment of Judge 0atrous. But little
her business transacted by that body.
News from Vera Cruz to the I'd inst confirms the
defeat of Zuloaga, also that of Ruelas in the
neghborhood of Guanajuata. Several wealthy mer-
chants in the city of Mexico had refused to pay the
contributions demanded by Zuloaga The Spanish
Consul at Tabasco had expressed his determination
to keep vessel of war in that port for the protec-
ton of her Catholic Majesty's subjects.
We are authorized to state that the story about
The yacht wanderer bringing three hundred slaves
so this country is simply ridiculous, from the fact
that she could not possibly accommodate more
than half that number The truth of the matter, as
we are informed, is, that she had on board but
eighty negroes, who were selected on account of
their health, yigor, size and strength; that they
were treated with the utmost care on the voyage,
and finally landed in good condition at some point
between Florida and Georgia, where they readily
brought seven hundred dollars each-making an
aggregate of ifty-sxty thousand dollars. 1t will
be seem reference TO letter from the coast Of
Africa that the wsnderer was up the Congo river in
October last.
Although the general impression here and in
Great Britain is that the Indian Empire was lost
during the late gales which wrecked so many YES
sells in the North Atlantic, yet we understand that
at the agency here she is by no means given up.
Unless destroyed by fire. she is probably yet aaoat
She out from Hayre to this port for thirty
two days. and then she not in good condi-
ton as she has been since being purchased by Mr..
Lever. Letters from the other side inform US that
d.
for three new and powerful steamships for their
line guaranteed TO make the passage between Gal
way and St. Johns in five six days at the outside
and they will be on the line in time for the next
summer travel. So much favor is shown it, not
only Great Britain but the Continent, that it is
believed it viii emerge into a feet Of splendid
sels, competing strongly even with the oldest and
most succe ssful lines. The Prince Albert which
left here on the 18th, touched at 81. Johns on her
way homeward, aud took ont a summary Of the
Presidents message and the latest news. She will
leave Galway on the 9th Of January for New York.
The Circassan which left that port on the 9TH inst
il now six days out, and will leave again on the
.Oth int.
The Legislature Of South Carolina on the 10th
inst elected, joint ballot, Colonel William ii.
Ci-t, Of Union district, Governor Of South Carolina
for the succeeding term Of two years. Colonel G-t
was for many years a member Of the Senate, and In
Is4s was Lieutenant Governor, during the term
uf Governor Seabrook lie never qualified a.
Lieutenant, Governor. but continued in his Scna-
foria seat where he served isr several years sub.
Eequently.
southern Kansas Is represented a. the scene Of
much disorder and lawlcs-ncss House burning
robberes and other dcpredaions are Of frequent
occurrence. Meetings have been held for the sup.
precision Of these outages. The reports Of album
dance Of gold at Pixies Peak are confirmed. An
election for members Of the Kansas Legislature had
taken place at the mines and a delegate 10 Con
Press had been chosen with a view Of organizing
new Territory. Mr.. Davis, the new delegate is
now on his way to Washington.
The storm 81 the last two days subsided yester-
day into izlling rain accompanied by a thick
and dissur, able fog, which rendered navigation Of
the ritcrs an' AaTbor extremely dangerous Many
disasters ., rcd. an acooun, q which will be
found civil, ;. There was much detention al the
ferries and eat delay experienced Ia the crosses
The Sound oats were detained last evening, and
will not Il .ye until the fog clears up.
Malily q. Lane. one Of the jurors in the Cancemi
case, wa yesterday charged by Simeon :. Kmball
o fellow juror, with having had some impro.
per transactions with the prisoner Cancemi. Lane
IL stated by kimbal TO have said that he had either
directly or indirectly loaned money or discounted
paper for the benefit Of Cancemi, and 10 be used in
hi defence. These charges are denied by Lane
who says that he never knew or saw Cancemi until
Dc saw him IN court during biz trial The charges
viii be investigated by the Court this morning.
The Board Of Ten Governors met yesterday after
noon, but transacted little beyond routine business
The Warden 81 the Almshouse sent in a communca-
ion complaining Of the great number Of psupers In
that institution 667an increase Of la over the
same time last year. The Board appropriated s27j
for the celebration Of Christmas aud New Year on
lie Island. report on the erection Of Founding
Hospital by tie city was presented by the com
riittee 20 whom the subject had been referred
nearly two years ago; and ordered TO stand over
until the next meeting Of the Board.
The Commissioners Of Health held a meeting
yesterday for the purpose Of receiving the report OF
ihe Committee on Quarantine hghterage The re-
port was accepted, and ordered 70 be printed.
In The General Sessions yesterday, a youth
named Edward Conner, who was indicted for man.
slaughter In The first degree in causing the death
Of his father by kicking him, pleaded guilty 20 Me
fourth grade Of that offence The Assistant Dis
trict Attorney consented 70 accept that plea, as
there were mitigating circumstances connected
viii the assault the father being brutal and in
temperate character. The defendants mother was
jointly indicted with him but the naUistra tes never