The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-09-21

The steamship North Briton, which left Liver
pool on the 9Th instant arrived below Quebec yes
terday, but in consequence Of a severe storm the
agent Of the Associated Press failed in his attempts
TO board her. Her news will probably be pub.
Hshed In to-days afternoon edition OF the HERALD.
By the arrival Of the steamship Black Warrior
we have advices from Havana TO the 18th instant
but the news is not important. The general trade
of the port was dull. The demands Of the holders
Of sugar had advanced so much that the sales we're
very few. One hundred and twenty-five thousand
boxes remained ON hand. Exchange on New York
was az three to -four per cent premium. An aban-
doned slave ship had been taken of Colorado reef
by the authorities. She had, twas thought, landed
nine hundred negroes, under command Of Eugenio
Tinas, daring and experienced trader
Our correspondents in Havana state that the
Captain General had suspended two Of the Judges
of the Supreme Court, on charges OF corruption,
from Office and sent them TO Porto Rico there to
await the pleasure OF the Queen. seditiou
circular was being distributed amongst the
free colored population and Asatic laborers
urging a combination with a view to re
volt A new line Of steamships would
soon. il was said, he running between Havana
and New York. The case Of the brig Nancy
was not finally determined by Official signature In
her favor but she was in reality free. Consul Sa
wage, Of the United States, had given much dissatis
faction 10 many parties by informing the Spanish
government Of se slavery intentions Of the brig c,
Perkins instead OF sendng her TO the United States;
for ifthe vessel be condemned now, Mr. Savage win
be entitled 70 pecunary reward. More war ships
and troops were expected from Spain. At Santa
90 de Cuba most leading articles Of trade were
wanted In the market Laborers were very scarce
there.
We have news from st. Domingo dated at San
fago de los Caballercs the Path ult and at Port
au Platte the 9Th inst. The revolution was com
plete, and General Santana was at the head Of
Affairs In Santiago, supported by the army and
federal combination u the people in his favor.
Ex.President valverde with some Of his officials,
were about TO leave for Turks Island. Santana
and his party professed the most friendly feeling
towards che United States
General William Walker and Colonel Won Natz
mer sailed from this port yesterday in the steam.
ship Star Of the West Their destination IL Of
course Nicaragua. What their designs may be and
what they will accomplish time viii reveal.
The steam frigaie Niagara viii sail to-day from
Charleston for Africa with the slaves captured on
board the brig Echo. The trial OF Townsend, the
master Of the Echo, will commence in Boston to-
day. The legal questions involved in this trial are
regarded a. Of great Importance. The questions
whether The carrying Of slaves on the high seas
from Africa 10 a ssyeholding country like Cuba Is
piracy; whether Il il piracy under any act Of
Congress or treaty; II the federal constitution
recognizes the carrying Of slaves as piracy; aud II
any act o. Congress treaty can make that piracy
which the constitution does not recognize as such,
all a hn n L. Il. -
Capt Townsend win dispute the jurisdiction Of the
court. claiming that he should bc tried a, Key Yves,
and not Of Boston. Tie will also defend him.
self on the plea that he was passenger
and not master Of the brig. The records
Of the New Orleans Custom House, however.
show that that the brig Putnam, or Echo, Town.
send, commander cleared from thai port for 81.
Thomas on the 9th Of March last. Capt. Townsend,
Dr. his prison cell IN Boston, appears 20 be mild a
hammered man A. ono would wish 70 meet with.
lie j. scrupulously n MODE in all bis personal APP
pointments. and altogether IL fast becoming quite
hero.
The case Of General superintendent TaIlmadge
came UP yesterday Of the special meeting OF the
Police Commissioners. The Deputy Superintendent
Of Police and other witnesses were examined, but
fhe Commissioners were obliged 70 postpone the
examination of some Of the witnesses TIL their next
meeting. A full report Of the proceedings, to.
geiher with a response to the charges made against
him by General TaIlmadge, may be found in
another column
Mr.. Roger A. Pryor editor q the Richmond
Soug,, vas sunni oncd on Saturday before Court
81 Justices 70 give evidence IN reference TO the re.
cent duel between Hessrs. sherrard Clemens and
q. Jennings Wise, the object being to obtain sum
Gent information respecting the duel to lay the
Foundation for the issue OF warrants against the
principals IN the affair, Six hours close examina
ton, however, failed 70 extract from Mr. Pryor
particle Of the required information, and the court
adjourned tll Monday, when the attempt was no
ooub' renewed. u was anticipated that Mr.. Pryor
would be committed FOR contempt Of court n only
70 AFFORD on opportunity for fun discussion Of the