The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-05

The News
Blythe arrival of the steamship City of Washing.
ton off Cape Race on Friday last, when she was
intercepted by the 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 rumor published in the
London S.ar, to the effect that our Minister Me-.
Dallas, has expressed his satisfaction with regard
TO the arrange ments of England the question of
the conduct of the British cruisers in the Gulf the
political intelligence is unimportant. At Liverpool
American produce continued depressed. In London
consos were quoted at s5s a 95l. There was but
little inquiry for American securities. The City of
Washington reports weather unfavorsbe for the
Atlantic telegraph expedition.
The steam frigate Niagara, of the telegraph feet.
had not made her appearance of Trinity Bay up to
half-past seven o'clock last evening. Rain had
fallen steadily all day, and there considerable
fog
The steamship Cahawba arrived at this port yes
terday. with Havana news to the 30th ult. Sugars
had slightly advanced The health OF the port and
city was about usual at this season. With regard
60 the movements of feet in the Gulf the Colo.
RADIO. jamestown and Fulton were off the coast of
Cuba, while the Wabash and Arctic were, when
last heard from, at Key West.
Our correspondent at Caracas, yenezuels writing
on the 18th ult., says:-The country is quiet, aud
promises 20 continue So under new constitution
similar TO that Of 1880. A general convention of
delegates will be convened on the 9th Of July. to
draft constitution eqGal in all its bearings TO
that alluded TO. Ex.President Monagas continues
under arrest and should he not disgorge las plum
der of the public funds, he viii certainly be i'm.
pesched for malieasance. The crops are abundant.
and health, peace and plenty reign Throughout the
republic.
Our Bridgetown (Barbadoes) correspondent.
writing on the 22d ult., says:-News from Jamaica
20 the 18th inst. announces the arrival there OF
several British vessels of war; and two British
steamers cruising of this port, but are
prohibited, by orders from Admiral Stewart, from
boarding American vessels in the Gulf. The AImi
IN, only strictly complied with orders from the
home government, and believes thcy were Conc0c,rd
by the late government a. h 'recf, which produced
quite q different eject o. ;hu anticipated. The
rains general through the ISLAND, and most
favorable for all classes at ,nhaptauts Tie stock
of sugar aud moasses Is large and increasing. in
consequence OF limited denand The markets
well suppiied with American produce particilahy
breadstuiis Provisions, lumber and Goldfish are
wanted. Exchange at 90 n 20 dlys, tls2t sis5
on London. per fl00 sterling. Bills on New
York at 10 days, IL per cent premium.
The eighty-seoond anniversary Of the Declaration
Of Independence will be appropriately celebrated
to-day In this metropolis, by military salutes, pa
rsdes and general rejoicing. The military turn out
promises to be large, and the exercises Of the day
will terminate by grand displays Of dreworks in all
the parks Of the city. The Tammany Society will
have their usual celebration nj the Old wgwam. and
the democracy Of the Fifth ward promise 20 have a
good time in laying the corner stone OF new iron
liberty pole.
The new screw steamship Bremen. which left
Bremen on the 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
Bor1ssa.
The steamer jamestown. with the remains Of
President Monroe, and the Ericsson. with tie
Seventh regiment on board. arrived safely at Nor
folk yesterday and proceeded on to Richmond.
An Interesting army general order is published
elsewhere. from which IL will be seen that ia add
ton 20 the present bountics. the War Department
has authorized 10 be paid Tor enlstments at
Fort Gibson twenty eight dollars. Fort Pierre, Ne
brsska. forty eight, and Fort Buchanan, Arizona,
one hundred and seventeen dollars.
Mr.. Ceder Holm was orda ned yesterday afternoon
st the Bethel ship John Wesley. lying at pier ii
North riyer. Bishop James assisted by other cler
gymtn, conducted the services. The Bishop preach
ed All eloquent sermon taking for his text the 18th
verse Of the lst chapter Of the Epi-tes 10 the Co
rnthsts; after which the pastor presented Mr.
" IN for admission 20 the church The Bshop then
called the congre CATION 10 mite their prayers on
the occasion. and stated that Mr.. Holm purpo,ed
leaving America Ia u few days 10 labor In Christ's
cause in Norway Portions of the 5 rsptures having
beeu read IN the Norwegian ann Swedish language.
the ususl ordination service gone through and
Mr. Eohn received the blessing and prayers Of the
Bishop and the congregation present
Rev Mr. Corbit, Methodist clergymen who has
been somewhat prominently before the public re
Gently IN connection with certain delicate affair
preached a sermon before large audience last even.
ing We give q sketch 81 his address In another
column.
TIE steamboat Rather. CAPTAIN Mabie passed
through High Bride ye ierday. being the ird boat
fha, has ever performed That iest The removal of
McComb's dam viii icinovc The obstruction that has
hitherto existed 10 boats passing through the bridge.
The Beard Of Supervisors will meet tomorrow