The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-25

The steamship Prince Albert, from Galway, ar.
rived at St. Johns, N. f.. yesterday morning. 1t is
supposed that she met with some accident, which
prolonged her voyage. She brings Geographic re-
ports from London and Liverpool to noon of the
Ilth nstant-one day later than the accounts re-
ceiyed by the City of Baltimore. Dispatches reach
ed London on the 18th from Madrid stating that
the Spanish government was earnestly engaged in
Considering the relations subsisting between Spain
and Mexico. and that q resort to was by no
means improbable. In London consols were quoted
A. OH 9S for both money and account, which is
slight decline There no change of Importance
IL the Liverpool American produce markets. The
steamship Africa i due at this port with Liver
pool dates to the 18th instant.
Our correspondent at Puerto Cabello. writing on
the "a inst. says:-Genera Paez is looked for daily
in an American ship of war The Yenezuelans
are highly elated ut this compliment to their favo
rite chief and win place on record an impershable
feeling OF gratitude. The republic is quiet and
healthy. The growing crops look favorably. Much
indigo and coffee coming to market and bust
ness is very sensibly reviving. Internal improve
ments will commence Immediately after the arrival
of General Paez and it is whispered he will be
cessiul in negotiating loan in the United States
for carrying his plans into execution.
We have files from Bermuda to the 9th inst,
which contain some interesting local news, with
Later intelligence from most of the British West
India Islands. The United States frigste Sabine
sailed from Grassy Bank, Bermuda on the 9th, on
her mission to Paraguay. She was still out Off
pair from the effects OF the late cyclone, as the
mechanical appliances at the government Navy
Yard at Bermuda were insufficient to unhang her
.ba ,ptlo If ub; rpuc dau al
Captain Page furnishes detailed report, which we
give in another column, Of the rise and progress of
Abe cyclone. with notes of the indications of tempe
peraiure as afforded by the thermometers and ba-
rcmeters on board Our naval correspondent,
dating on the sth inst, describes the sen.
sa,ion produced amongst all classes by the
elegant appearance Of the Sabine, despite
her disaster. There was a constant rush of
visiters 10 the frigate Nothing could exceed the
courtesy and hospitality shown by the Governor
the British army and navy officers, and the people
generally, TO our officers and sailors. The letter
contains graphic sketch Of the scenery and pro-
ducts of the islands. their past history and the
presen, position Of the free inhabitants and con-
yicts. severe roll OF the sea was experienced at
Antigua on the cath and 25th u!s., caused doubt
le-s by the cyclone. We, weather and III health
IstNdLt1 ~ DAfUauOcs. lulWlKfhuts uOm Mducud
continued 70 arrive at Demarara but the agent for
s., vincent's could not obtain supply there.
Smallpox prevailed to some extent at ST. Lucia
The weather was very mild al Jamaica, and the
rainy season Of such brief duration that short crops
were expected.
We have news from the Bahamas dated at Mas
su. n. r. on the sth inst. Winter set in that day
viii clear and cold but pleasant weather. The late
ia 4. u -. II "a
the coast, and some six or seven lives were lost.
Tie bodies Of two Of them-Inae and female
upknown at date, were washed ashore at James
Point
The New York iirenen met last evening in Fire.
mems Hall, Mercer street, and passed resolutions
eIIogistic Of the deceased ex-Chief Engineer Mr..
& y Anderson, and took the necessary action 10
follow bis remains in procession to Greenwood
Cemetery to-day. The procession will form in
arteenih street. right resting on Seventh avenue,
o. II o'clock. The deceased Is much lamented by
Tie whole Department.
meeting was held last evening in Mozart Hall,
e. give expression 10 public opinion in favor OF the
two nominees of the democratic section designated
''the Regulars 10 wt-of stephen z. Russell for
Comptroller, and Of James Lynch for Governor Of
thc Almshouse. The meeting was addressed by
Mr. Russell and Others.
The annual Thanksgiving festival win he duly
observed to-day in the following named twenty
three States and two Territories
Nee Hampshire, indiana,
Connecticut, Iowa
Massachusetts,, Georga,
k5ode Island Ohio,
Name, Kentucky,
Nissh.pp, Flcrida,
Illinois, Tennessee,
Alabama, delaware,
Missouri Minnesota,
Maryland, South Csrolins,
Wseonsin, Kansas,
Michigan. Nebraska
North Carolina,
Va accordance with The reeommen dation OF the
Nay the day will also be observed IN Washington
city. In Virginia the Executive having neglected
O. appoint day, the authorities Of o number Of The
cities in the state have acceded to the wishes o
Tie inhabitants, and also recommended the proper
Observance 81 this day The Governor Of Vernon
ha- appointed the "a Of December 20 be kept a.
Thanksgiving Day.
Tie receipts OF beef cattle Turing the past week
amounted 70 ,s4s head, some 300 head less than
tlr week previous. The generality q the cattle
offered for sale, however, was Of very inferior
quality and the average price obtained was about
I've. although large number Of cattle sold at Glc
md even 5tc per pound. There l. no change 10 no
tce 10 the price and demand for mich cows and
veal calves. Sheep and lambs were in large sup.
ply and prices declined zoe. to 7jc. per head, the
rates varying from - % g., according 70 quality.
TIE receipts and saes ~ swine continue moderate.
i1e best quality were az 5Ic. &C.
iur sa.es - cotton yesterday embraced sbou, 500
bsls, eos 0tm % Gao basis Of iisc Tor mddrue up