The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-07

The News.
The steamship City of Washington arrived at
This port yesterday morning from Liverpool, with
our European files dated in London the Esd, and
In Paris the 22d utimo. The City of Washington
was boarded off Cape Race last Friday evening by
the news yacht of the Associated Press, and the
latest financial and commercial advices telegraphed
from st. Johns, N. F., were consequently published
in the HERALD Of Sunday, the 4th instant
Right Rev. DR.. Wherefore, Bishop of Oxford, had
brought the subject of the cooc slave trade to Cuba
under the notice of Parliament, in a speech which
shows that the great struggle for hborers between
Spain and the British West India colonies is likely
10 lead to important results.
The case of the American bark Thomas Watson
lately seized as a SLAYER the African coast, had
been investigated by the English naval authorities
On the return home Of the cruiser Bloodhound which
captured her. A synopsis of the facts elected are
given elsewhere.
Property of immense value had been destroyed in
London by two serious fires.
Some curious revelations were presented in the
Queens Bench London, during the trial of the libel
suit between the great transatlantic temperance
lights, Messrs. Cough and Lees.
Great preparations were being made for a proper
reception of the Agamemnon, should she arrive in
valentia Bay after laying down her half of the At
lantic telegraph cable. Prince Alfred of victo-
ria would it was said take part in the reoicings
he was cruising off the coast in royal yacht.
Our papers from Buenos Ayres to the sth Of May
contain some interesting items Of news, although
later aayices have been received. The speech OF the
Governor, on opening the legislative session on
the LIST of May very satisfactory as to the pros
poets OF the country. Produce had advanced In price
but the demand Was limited. The mortality amongst
cattle south of the Saledo, caused by continued
drought, was subsiding. Coonei Vegas remains had
been inferred in his native soil with the honors due
10 the memory Of one of The champions Of indepen-
dence.
We have news from Bermuda 10 the 23d ultimo.
The shipments Of produce were fair in average but
not Of large amount The revenue Of the colony
had decreased by 5000 during the fiscal year.
The English government had recommended the
adoption of the divorce act by the Legislature.
We have nothing new relative 10 the British war
cruisers. The syren had arrived from New York
The American brig Ella Reed was released from
the custody OF the Marshal but the case was still on
for trial.
Our Bahamas correspondent, dating at Nassau, n.
p. on the 2Gth ult., states that the shipments Of
pineapples TO England and the United States were
very large this season. There was little local news
The British war cruisers made their rendezvous at
Bagua Ia Grande, and nothing was known of the
movements at Nassau. The cargo Of the American
ship Knickerbocker was being sold but the salvage
on the wreck was not yet declared.
Our advices from the French West Indies are
dated at Martinique and Guadalupe to the 2sth Of
May. The monetary crisis was still felt at MART
nque but its effect had subsidized at the other island
The decree of the 18th April last reducing the duty
pn beet root sugar, had caused feeling Of discou
ragement among the planters at Martinique and
Gusdaloupe but hopes were entertained that the
government, on the matter being represented to it,
would grant them some compensation. II was also
hoped in the islands that tho immigration Of black
aborers would increase Several vessels had left for
fhe coast Of Coromande, to endeavor TO procure a
number Of men there.
Details OF a weeks later news from Utah have
reached us. The letter Of our correspondent at
Camp Scott, published today contains the orders
40 the army for an advance upon Salt Lake City II
was understood that the army would set out on the
18th ult military depot had been formed at Fort
Brdger and three companies Of soldiers, under
mand Of Col. Holman, had been detailed for its
protection. Owing 10 the press Of matter, we are
Obliged TO postpone the publication Of several int.
resting letters, describing affairs at the camp.
Independence Day was celebrated on Monday
Throughout the country with unusual spirit. We
give an account Of the festivities in this city in
GLIDING the celebniion at Tammany Hall, where
Hon. Caleb Gushing delivered an eloquent GRAFTON,
which is given complete. The day was characterized
by the usual number Of casualties caused nv the
careless use Of firearms and fireworks; but none of
The accidents were sufficiently serious 10 merit
special notice.
The Monroe ebsequies at Richmond on Mondav.
are graphically described in today's paper. The
Seventh regiment attracted marked attention ana
their reception was in the highest degree aa,,erinu
They viii. il Is understood, visit Washington. wherr
arrangements have been made TO give them hearty
greeting.
The members Of the Seventh regiment who aid
not accompany the remains Of President Monroe 10
Richmond held preliminary meeting last evening.
20 make preparations 10 give their brethren suit.
able reception on their return from that city. From
The reports Of the different companies, II appeared
that $50 members will he ready 10 turn out on the
occasion and Il was agreed at the meeting that the
detachment should be divided into four companies.
each Of which vii comprise about sixty men.
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