The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-27

The steamship Europa, from Liverpool on the 18th
OF July for Halifax and Boston, was boarded OF
Cape Race by the news yacht OF the Associated
Press yesterday The news is three days later than
that brought by the Indian to Quebec. Cotton had
declined slightly at Liverpool and the market was
dull Breadstuifs also tended downward. ConsoLs
closed in London at 95& q $50 for money.
The Atlantic telegraph feet was to leave Queens.
town for the rendez in mid ocean, 18th inst
and the ships have probably reached the point OF
junction ere this.
The new India b ill had passed a second reading in
the House Of Lords.
The Jeddah massacre attracted much attention
throughout Europe. Turkey had promised to avenge
the massacre and II was reported that English and
French troops would occupy the place.
Bombay advces TO the 10th ult. state that the
Capee rebels bad defeated the Scindia troops at
GwAlior. and numbers of the latter had deserted to
the enemy British force was preparing 10 re-
capture Gwalior.
The steamship North Star arrived at this port
about eleven o'clock last night. Her news has been
anticnated by the arrival Of the Indian at Quebec
We give elsewhere some interesting details.
From Utah we have news TO the Esd inst. Every
thing was quiet in the Territory, and the Mormons
were returning to their homes. Brigham Young and
the heads Of the Mormon church had returned to
Salt Lake City. Reports of gold deposits in the vi
cinty of 81. ysrians Fort were made by some OF
the returning teamsters, but not much credit was
given them. Gen. Johnston had passed through the
city, and encamped thirty miles beyond. Brigham
Young was anxious 10 be tried for treason provided
the jury should consist Of Mormons only.
Lesyenworth advices 10 the sd state that an ex-
e. g. 49, Mad
with instructions as to the disposition Of the forces
in Utah.
We have news from Havana dated the 18th Of
July. Fiftytwo Yucatan Indians, and over one
hundred Asiatics, from the Cape Of Good Hope had
been landed. Among the latter were thity-four
females. The United States ships jamestown and
Constellation were of the port the 10th and 18th
inst The British gunboats Jasper and Jasseur were
also in sight. The Regla railroad works made
good progress, with American machinery and
under the supervision Of American workmen.
Yellow fever still prevailed, and had carried off Mr..
John Foster Of Maine. Freights had not improved.
Sugar had advanced Exchanges were more quiet.
Our special Washington correspondent informs US
that Mr. Dckey has received the appointment Of
Postmaster at Buffalo, and Mr.. Fonda to the same
Office at Troy thus ending the desperate contest for
these Offices.
PHYSICIANS report that there is an unusually large
increase in the number Of cholera morbus cases in
their practice within the last month. II has become
quite an epidemic, though IL prevails in q mild form,
and rarely results fatally with adults. From the
City Inspectors report it appears that 279 persons
died last week Of disease Of the digestive organs Of
which l39 were csses Of cholera infantum. OF cho.
lera morbus cases but three deaths are reported,
notwithstanding its prevalence IN the city. The
unusually cold weather, together with the large
quantity OF unripe fruit and vegetables in nax1s1,
viii account for the presence Of this summer pest in
our midst.
There was large turn out Of the German military
and civic associations al Jones Wood yesterday the
occasion being festival given by them in aid Of the
fund for the erection Of monument to the memory
of Baron Steu5en. Some 1000 people were on the
ground and the exercises consisted Of vocal and In
strumen,al music, dancing, gymnastic feats and
drinking lager Addresses In German, appropn
ate 10 the occasion. were made by Dr.. Frosch and
Messrs Fuster and Strive. The festival will continue
oves today when there will be prize shooting on the
ground, az well a. other interesting exercises. No
doubt large fund will he realized Cor the erection
Of the monument
The Board OF Aldermen met Ia session last evening
and transacted large amount Of business. The
Mayor sent in a message enclosing petition from
society formed for the purpose Of providing free and
safe river baths for the Of the people al large
ASKING the privilege Of doing 20. His Honor recon-
mendcd the memorial 10 favorable consideration
A resolution providing for the establishment of a
general tariff Of ferry charges was referred
10 the proper committee. II was also given
in charge 10 the Committee on Ferries 10
consider the propriety Of advertising the right Of
running ferry from the lower part Of the city 10
Harlem for period Of ten years II was said that
the franchise was now enjoyed by company which
paid nothing into the treasury The question Of ad-
vertsng for lease Of the piers the East river now
used as landing place by the Peck alp Ferry Com
psny, was made the special order for next meeting.
The Comptroller submitted an ordinance for the
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