The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-17

The News.
terrible and distressing accident took place on
the New York and Erie Railroad on Thursday night
about nine o'clock, by which six persons were in
stanty killed and nearly forty more wounded. The
night express train encountered a broken rail at
Glen Hollow, about five miles from Port Jervis,
when two cars were thrown off the track down the
embankment, which at this point is nearly thirty
feet high and very steep. The sufferers were re-
moved as soon as practicable to Port Jervs, where
the wounded received medical aid and are attended
to by the citizens of the town. We give an account
of the lamentable occurrence, with the names of the
killed and wounded. The Coroners inquest is still
proceeding.
We have reliable news direct from the Atlantic
telegraph feet. Captain Cummings, of the ship
Alice Munroe. which arrived off Boston yesterday
from Liverpool reports falling in with the steamers
Niagara and Gorgon on the 9th ult., in latitude
52.06 north longitude 1918 west Mr.. Cyrus W. Field
and an officer of the Niagara boarded the Alice Nun
roe, and stated that the squadron had experienced
very bad weather from the time Of its leaving port,
and were sixteen days in reaching their destination
in mid ocean. Two unsuccessful attempts had been
made to lay the cable. The second attempt was
made on the 26th ult. They had payed out up
wards of forty miles of cable, and were going
along finely, when at 1856 on the 9th, the electric
communication suddenly ceased. The Niagara
and Gorgon then returned TO the starting point. and
were awaiting the arrival Of the Agamemnon and
valorous, when a splice would be made and the
attempt to lay the cable resumed All were well
on board the Niagara. Her machinery worked ad-
mirsbly. Mr.. Field was sanguine OF the success Of
the enterprise. The Alice Munroe brought letter
bar from the Niagara
The steamship Canada with the European mails
to the Sd instant arrived at Halifax yesterday fore
noon. having been detained of the harbor fittyfve
hours by fog TIE commercial advices and the
main points Of the general by this arrival were
received by way of Cape Race, and appeared in
Tuesdays paper. Geographic summary Of the
intelligence is also given TO day. The Jewish Oaths
and abe India bill had been discussed in Parliament
lord Derby had declared in favor of the first
named bill, and IL passed to a second reading by
vote of las to 81 The steamship Austria is now
due at this port with European 10 the 4th inst
II will be seen by our special despatch from
Washington that the government has sent a mes
senger 10 Mexico with dispatches TO our Minister
in that republic, approving his course in suspend
ing diplomatic intercourse with that country. and
directing the withdrawal Of the legation, and it,
return 70 the United States
We have additional news from Mexico by way OF
Havana dated in the city Of Mexico on the Sd. and
at Vera Cruz the 18th inst. The clergy had aided
Zuoaga with another loan OF two millions Of dollars,
but !, was though, tina. this would postpone his fall
emily fof a little time. A revolutionary movement
was brewing in the capital, and several eminent men
had been arrested. Senior Baz, former governor Of
the city. had escaped and published an important
letter protesting against the rule Of the clergy The
news received by the government from Guadalajara
was reported favorable. The federal forces had, II
was said retired from strong position. Linares
and Gonzalez two Of the leaders Of the Jaapa revolt,
had been shot. II was said that Gen. Yancs would
take The place Of Genery in Chief Of the amy, eit
vacant by the death Of General Osoo.
Our correspondent on board the United States
shspofvn yincennes. writing at Porto Prays.
Cape de Verde on the sth ult. states that the ship
had jus reached there from a cruise the African
coast The general health Of the men was good,
although the cold nj Porto Prays affected them
slightly owing 70 the sudden change from the high
temperature experienced southwark Letters ad-
dressed 10 them, from 1857 had been received by
the Gag ship Cumberland. The yinccnnes had not
got single slave prize, as the English one way or
anoths<. carried OF all. The United States shp
Marion was on her way 10 Congo river. Lieutenant
walker. Of the slcopof war Dale. had died at Porto
Pnys- The crew Of the vinoennes were actively
exercised by her officers. When she was on the
west coast OF Africa trade was very duh. Palm oil
came In very slowly. A severe drought had pre-.
vailed in some places for three years.
The Board Of Councilman were In session last
evening. and transacted large amount of business.
the majority Of the papers acted upon being how.
ever, devoid of public interest. resolution was
adopted directing the Clerk 10 transmit copy Of
the preamble and ordinance presented by Mr.. Gene,
in relation 10 the compensation Of members. request
ing the Counsel the Corporation 20 give he OPT
mon thereon. The COMMITTEE on Markets was re.
quested 70 inquire into the propriety Of designating
other sections q the city than washngtoa and Full
ton markets as stands for gardeners. The Street
Commissioner was authorized 10 rcfit the Mayors
Office ss soon as possible. Mr. Ross presented re.
solution that the Williamsburg ferries he leased for
term OF ten years. resolution was adopted direct
ing the Comptroller TO report the amour, 81 money
he has received from the Isl Of January 1854 IN the
present time, for forfeited bail bonds and from
intestate estates, specifying the date and amour,
of each receipt. the Board win meet On Tuesday
afternoon.
Judge Russell disposed Oh number OF cases yes
terday in the General Sessions John poe, youth
of respectable connections, charged with breaking
into the jewelry store Of RAFT 90, Broadway,
pleaded guilty, and was sent 10 the State prison for
two years. Robert Ellie gnilty Of larceny was also
sent TO the Sing Sing prison for two years Adam
Muller and Martin Muller youths, pleaded guilty Of
burglary in the third degree and were each sent 10
the House Of Refuge for Eve years. VIM. johnson
was tried and convicted Of similar offence, and
sent 70 the State prison for two years VIM. s lee
and Samuel Clay tOolcred) were convicted Of steal
ing s,s. and were each sent 10 Sing Sing prison for
two ycsra Patrick Gordon, convicted Of an ssgrs'