The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-27

The News.
The steamship Africa, which left Liverpool early
On the afternoon Of the 18th inst reached her dock
At Jersey City little after nine o'clock yesterday
morning. Her European advces are two days later
than those brought by the Prince Albert to St
Johns N. F., which were published in the HERALD
on Thursday morning. The Africa has also brought
some interesting details of the late news from
China Japan and Cochin China.
Cotton was quiet but steady in the Liverpool mar
ket on the 18th inst. The sales on that day were
unmportant. Forty-eight thousand bales were sold
during the week. Flour went of slowly, without
any advance in price. Sugars were dull in the Lon
don market, and prices easier for buyers. There
was very little inquiry for coffee
Consols closed in London on the 18th inst at 9sI
for money, and 9sl a 9ss for the 9TH Of December
The bullion in the Bank Of England had decreased
81 s6eo5O since the date of last return. Owing to
the drain of specie from France to Germany the
bullion in the Bank of France had fallen off to the
extent e 81 100000 during the month ended on
the 18th iast The aggregate amount of bullion in
both banks al last date was $la7,1 2j5. Money
was freely offered in London at two per cent on
government securities. American stocks were
quite animated and in good demand.
II was asserted that Spain, encouraged by pref
" well founded hope of AngloFrench aid in the
Gulf, would certainly make a hostile demonstration
against Mexico. A large body Of troops were to
be forwarded TO Cuba.
Narolcon's letter on "negro immigration me
the approval of most Of the Paris papers. H. Aord
Of Brussels, says that the French government only
intends 10 renounce the traffic in African blacks on
condition that 1t shall obtain from England all the
facilities desired for the substitution Of coolies from
India.
II was rumored that the Prince Of Monaco was
about 10 sell his principally, situated between Nice
End vlsfrancs, 10 Russia.
The steamship Indian Empire. three weeks out
from New York, was not heard of At Galway when
the Africa sailed.
The preliminary elections in Berlin resulted in
lavor of the new ministry.
Professor whitehouse still hoped thst the Allan.
TIC cable would ultimately work 20 a. t. pay
handsome dividend TO the shareholders.
A serious excitement prevailed 10 Japan. and tho
prejudice against foreigners renewed. owing
"a the fact that the natives we're dying u cholera
which they said Wa carried there BY an American
war shp. The people thought tia, their wells had
been poisoned Nv the outsiders. Tie Russians had
concluded q desirable treaty with the Emperor.
The French were abou, 10 march into the int.
rior ~ Cochin China having met with signal uc.
cess az Tluun.
when the British tafh witb China wa arranged
al shanghai Lord Eign would 60 70 Hong Kong
for tic purpose Of having fun understanding with
the authorities there Nothing vas doing Ia trade
at Canton.
We have news from tho City n Mexico /, the
18th, aud from Vera Cruz 10 the 2lst inst. Cen
Hiramon Lad arrived q, the capital, aud Zuoaga
vas ievyinr contributions 10 repair the fort6cl
tons The liberals had been successful at Zacate-
cas- and elsewhe Three spanish and two French
vessels of war we're al Sacrifcios aud the balance
Of the French feet, with Admiral Rcnaud was
daily expected.
The democratic nominations of Nf. Geo. n. Fur.
ser and Mr. Isaac Townsend for Comptroller and
Almshouse Governor were ratified last evening l,y
large mass meeting 10 Tammany Han. Addresses
we're made by the Hon. John Kelly, 4. G. Field.
Mr.. swackhamcr and Others. Several disturbances
took place during the proceedings, but nothing u
serious nature happened. 4 repor, will be found
in another column.
The American City Committee met last evening.
md proceeded 10 ballot for candidates for Governor
Of tie Almshouse and Comptroller. On the first
ballot Fred. &. Wagner was nominated for Governor
Of the Almshouse. and on the third ballot Robert
T. Haws for Comptroller. The Convention then
adjourned Mr.. Hsws i also the republican nomi
nee.
Both but,se- q thc Indiana Legislature have
adopted resolutions declaring tie election of Mossrs
Bright SID fitch Cuited states senators from
that state, Illegal, unconstitutional and void. As
The dispute about these Senators win be apt to
lead 10 discussion during the next session Of Con.
gress the following explanation of the state Of the
case viii be found interesting and nseful;-When
the Nebraska bill was passed, in 1854. both The
indiana Senators (Messrs. Bright aud Petit
we're administration democrats, and supported
IL Mr. Peitits term expired in 1855; Mr.. Bdghts
m 1857. The Indiana Legislature only meet
bjsnnislly. At it, next meeting aner The pas
sage Il the bill there was Nebraska majority
IN one house, but an sntiNebraska majority IN the
other aud On joint ballot The Nebraska men sue
ceeC a, however, In preventing joint Convention,
g nothing was done and Pettt's seat remained Va.
cant. AZ the next meeting o. the Legislature two
years sfer, q similar opposition between the
houses bid fair 20 lead 10 similar result But The
democrats procureda joint Convention. with de-.
mocratc majority in A. which reelected NJ. Fright,
and elected ~ Fitch H. iill the vacant seat ~ NJ.
rpul A formal protest wa made ~ Washington