The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-04

We publish this morning important details of
news from Mexico. The letters of our correspon-
dents at the capital at Vera Cruz and at Tampico
dated on the 18th, Odd and I'd of November last
respectively, contain full particulars Of the events
transpiring at those points.
Files of late papers from the West Indies have
come to hand, but the information they contain il
Of little interest. The st. Thomas Tidende states
that il has received intelligence that small pox was
prevailing to some extent at Jacmel (HaytD, and
il warns the Quarantine authorities TO cause a care
full examination Of all vessels arriving from that
place or IT, immediate neighborhood. The only
item additional to those we published few days
ago from the Jamaica papers. are the death of Mr..
Alexander Nathan. for many years extensive
merchant Of Kingston, and of Dr. Ashcnheim,
Jewish physician OF the highest professional repu.
tstiou, and the apostle of sanitary reform in the
island. There three or four vessels advertised
70 sail from Kingston for ports in the United States.
The bark Daniel Webster, from Antigua 18th ul,..
which arrived at New Haven on the I'd inst. re-
ports while lying in tho harbor of Antigua expe-
rienced q severe gale which lasted several days,
during which time was unable to communicate
with the shore. The same gale was experienced at
Dominica, and caused considerable damage on that
flooded 20 as to be impossible. and heavy cannols
which had been imbedded in the sand the sea
shore for a century or more, were thrown from
their beds into the streets Of the town. Such gale
a, that island had not been known Tor great nun.
Der Of years.
In connection with the departure Of several ad-
ditonal vessels from this port and Philadelphia TO
Join the squadron that is To act against Paraguay.
we give to-day q complete history Of the origin Of
the difficulties with that republic and full account
81 the strength, armament and personnel Of the
American feet that l. rcndeUousing al Bucnos
Ayres. This viii prove To be an interesting aud
very valuable page Of the history Of the day.
In smother column may be found . repor, of the
proceedings of a meeting q Jews, held at Charles
ton = c. recently, 10 consider and give expression
20 their opinion with reference 10 the alleged alb
duction and forcrble retention Of the boy Mortara
by the authorities Of the Church Of Rome. The
Charleston Israeli,es In common with their brethren
elsewhere regard the case a. one Of uniustifable
outrage upon personal rights. Our fellow citizens
Of the Hebrew faith are TO meet this evening, at
Mozart Hall. Broadway, 10 give expression 10 their
views on this interesting matter.
The accounts Of the proceedings at the Virginia
Democratic state Convention now in session. striy
ing TO nominate a candidate for Governor are quite
exciting. The contest Is said to be the most bitter
aud yirulent known in the political annals - the
old Dominion. The ohiyalry doing their best
20 eclipse the notoriety Of the short boys and
shoulder hitters who annually congegate at syria
cuse and one duel j. on the tap,s, II Il has not
already taken place. Up TO last evening the Con
yention had been In session two days. and ballot
for a candidate had not been taken
At a meeting Of the Board OF Supervisors last
evening some routine business was transacted. but
nothing came up requiring special notice. A reso
luton requesting the Committee on County Offices
10 inquire into the condition and safety Of the
county jail was presented by President Purdy and
adopted. The Board adjourned to Friday next at
three O'Clock.
The Wills Of James 7. Tolman. Guillaume Blanc
and Leopold VI. Dormer were seyerally admitted 70
probate in the surrogate's Court yesterday. The
case Of the Allaire will has been argued before
the Surrogate for the past nine days. Nearly all
The testimony for the contestants has been taken.
The salcs Of cotton yesterday embraced about 900
bales, the market closing with tameness bu, without
quotab.e change IN prices. Flour more active yes
terdsy quotations generally sustained for nearly all
descriptions Wheat hrm, but sales were limited
TIE transactions were chiefly confined 70 the better
qualities Of Southern and Western Corn vas held with
drmness but sales light, including Western mixed
Al 70 Tec and Western yellow al 75c, and Southern
shhe - sic SAC. Pork firm, but less active old
sold Al oil 70 slT 75 and new DO At SIS u.s. with
new prime at sis So H4 Lard was better and CHER
N sses on the spot and FOR future delivery better
ssiee Sugars steady with Of about $50 hhds
80 O@e@ns and 4so do. Cuba gwen another
ace Coffee nrm, while sales were light Freighis
1pnllnu( A. lrm, with nQaersie engagement.