The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-06
The News


The News
Blythe arrival Of the steamship City of Washing.
ton of Cape Race on Friday last, when she was
intercepted by the news yacht of the Associated
Press, we have news from Europe to the 23d ult.,
four days later than the advces previously received
With the exception of a rumor published in the
London Star, to the effect that our Minister, Mr.
Dallas has expressed his satisfaction with regard
TO the arrangements of England on the question Of
the couduct Of the British cruisers in the Gulf the
political intelligence is unimportan. At Liverpool
American produce continued depressed. In London
consols were quoted at 95j o5l. There was but
little inquiry for American securities The City of
Washington reports weather unfavorable for the
Atlantic telegraph expedition.
The steam frigate Niagara of the telegraph feet,
had not made her appearance off Trinity Bay up to
halfpast seven o'clock on Sunday evening. Rain
had fallen steadily ali day and there was consider
able fog.
The steamship Cahawba arrived at this port yes
erday, with Havana news TO the 30th ult. Sugars
had slightly advanced The health of the port and
city was abou. as usual at this season. With regard
to the movements of feet in the Gulf, the Colo
RADIO, jamestown and Fulton were of the coast Of
Cuba while the Wabash and Arctic were, when
last heard from, at Key West.
Our correspondent at Caracas, Venezuela writing
on the 18th ult.. says:-The country is quiet, and
promises to continue 20, under new constitution
similar to that of 1880. A general convention Of
delegates viii be convened on the 9Th of July, to
draft new constitution equal in all its bearings to
that alluded TO. Ex-President Monagas continues
under arrest and should he not disgorge his plum
der Of the public funds, he will certainly be i'm.
peached for malfeasance. The crops are abundant,
and health, peace and plenty reign Throughout. the
republic.
Our Bridgetown (Barbadoes) correspondent,
writing or the 22d nlt., ssys:-News from Jamaica
90 the 18th inst. announces the arrival there Of
several British vessels OF war; and two British
steamers are now cruising OF this port, bat are
prohibited by orders from Admiral Stewart, from
boarding American vessels in the Gulf. The Admi-
raI ony strictly complied with orders from the
home government, and believes they were concocted
10y the late government Us feeler, which produced
quite q different effect 10 Sat anticipated. The
rains arc general through the island, aud most
favorable for all classes Of Inhabitants TIM stock
of sugar and molasses il large and increasing, in
consequence Of limited demand. The markets arc
well supplied with American produce, particularly
JreadsiuTs. Provisions. humber and Goldfish are
wanted. Exchange at 30 20 days. siS2i siSj
on London. per flOo sterling. Bills on New
York at 10 days, IA per cen, premium.
The eighty-second anniversary Of the Declaration
Of independence viii be appropriately celebrated
to-day in this metropolis, by militasy salutes, pa
rades, and general rejoicing. The military tura out
promises 10 be large and the exercises of the day
will terminate by grand displays Of fireworks in all
The parks Of the city. The Tammany Society will
have their usual celebration at the Old wigwam and
The democracy Of the Fifth ward promise 10 have
good time In laying the corner stone OF new iron
liberty pole.
The new screw steamship Bremen, which left
Bremen On Toe 18th Of June direct for New York.
arrived at this port yesterday morning. The Bre.
men brought one hundred and eighteen passengers.
Later news had been received By the Arabia and
Boraasia.
The steamer Jamestown. with the remain. Of
President Monroe, and the Ericsson, with the
EeycEth regiment on board, arrived safely ut Nor
folk on Sunday ard proceeded on TO Richmond
An interesting army general order is published
elsewhere from which IL will be seen that, in add
lion 70 the present bounties, the War Department
has authorized 10 he paid for enlistmcns a. or near
Fort Gibson twentyeight dollars, Fort Pierre. Ne
brsska T. 'y eight, and Fort Buchanan, Arizona,
Dne hurdrtd and seventeen dollars.
Mr. Ce6tr Holm was ordained on Sunday afternoon
o, the Bethel ship John Wesley, lying at pier IL
North river. Bishop James assisted by other cler-
FymeD, conducted the services. The Bishoppreach
sd an eloquent sermon, taking for his text the 18th
verse OF the la chapter Of the Epstles 20 the Co
rinthiaDs; after which the pastor presented Mr.
Holm for admission TO the church Tn, 8isbop then
called the conrrtg cation 10 unite their prayers ON
fhe occasion and stated that Mr.. Holm purooaed
leaving America in few days 70 labor in Chris.'s
cause IN Norway. Portions Of the Scriptures having
been read IN the Norwegian and Swedish languages
sheusgsl ordination services gone through. and
Er Holm received the blessing and prayers OF the
Bishop and the congregation present.
Rev Mr.. Cotbit, Methodist clergymen who has
been somewhat prominently before the public re.
emily In connection with a certain delicate affair
yrca,ad a sermon before large audience last even
Tag We give sketch Of bis address In another
coorr.
TIE siesmboat RATHER, Captain Mabe, passed
through High Bridge on Sunday being the first boat
fIat has ever performed that feat. The removal of
HcCombs dam viii remove the obstruction that has
hitherto existed 10 boats passing through the bridge
The Board Of Supervisors viii meet tomorrow