The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-30

The steamship Arago arrived at this port yester-
day, with the European mails to the 18th instant,
and by the arrival of the Europa at Halifax we
have advices from Liverpool and London to the
2oth. The cotton market firm. and an ad
vance Of one-eigbth of penny in all qualities is
reported. Breadstuffs steady at previous
rates Consols were quoted at 9SI a 9s} for both
money and account, which is a slight improvement.
The general is interesting, but not impor-
tsnt. Hon. Frederick Bruce, brother of Lord
Elgin. has been appointed British Ambassador to
Japan. The steamer Indian Empire had not ar.
rived at Galway up to the goth inst. She left Hall
fax on the 2sth ult.
The Galway steamer Prince Albert, from Galway
on the 18th and st. Johns, n. r., on the oath of
November, reached this port last night bringing
abou, two hundred and fifty passengers aud
large cargo.
We publish to-day interesting letters from the
Pacific and Atlantic coasts OF Nicaragua On both
shores of tina; republic the HERALD. containing Gen.
Cas- letter of instructions 10 Gen. Lamar, defining
the policy TO be observed in settling the pending
questions with that republic had been received and
the document had caused profound sensation.
The United States soop-ofwar Decatur appeared
in the hsrbor Of Resleio after which added to
exercise. target shooting &C., TO the great edifes
ton Of the Sicsrsguenses. Two of the Transit
route steamers had got into lake Nicaragua and the
government had consented TO the crossing of the
passengers under protest. The Merrimac, flag ship
OF our Pacific squadron was expected al San Juan
de- sur. !, was the impression Of the Nicaraguans
that we had no big ships, only small army, and
are not much Of power any how.
Tho u.oa N, Evp,,rc (itv arr;vod az fb;a mort
yesterday morning from Havana, with news to the
I'D ms. The sugar market continued firm, but
freigh,s we're exceedingly dull Exchange on New
York WAS at u per cent premium. The popu
ia,ion Of Cuba had been augmented by the landing
Of nearly five hundred negroes from the African
coast. Msretzeks opera troupe was performing AT
the Villa Neuva theatre with fair prospect Of re-
slizng handsomely. Our correspondent details the
dazzling scene presented at the palace on the occa
sion Of the grand ball given by the Captain Gene
raj and furnishes list Of the ladies Of high rank
aud rare beauty who were present. Consul Gene
ral Helm and wife were there.
We have advices from ~. Thomas to the 18th
inst. The island remained healthy. Baltimore and
Philadelphia -four was quoted at 81 81 q per
barrel Exchange on United States, three days
sight one per cent premium. Freights were in
active. An unusually large number Of American
vessels had arrived at st. Thomas. Their move
meut. are given under our maritime heading
We have news from the West Indies, dated Ut
Kingston, Jamaica, on the 10th inst The Legisla.
tnrc had met, and stormy debates we're expected
on measures Of local reform recommended in the
Governors speech. The weather was dry, with
very cool nights. A severe catarrh prevailed in
Kingston, and Mr.. Donald Campbell an emiuen,
lawyer had died Of Il. When the British
ship-0rwsr vslorous touched at Port Royal,
an Der way from New York 10 Cen.
tfsl America, Captain Adhsm was received
with very marked honors, more particular
y on account Of his csble-layng services A
local paper complains that Captain Wainwright,
o; the Leopard was rather sighted by this, when
IL called he was not formally noticed The sam
journal hopes that General Cass and the NEW YORK
HERALD win permit few British vessels 10 cruise
for slaves In the Gulf now that our feet has gone
Of 20 Paraguay. The Legislature Of Barbados
met the 10th o. October after general cleo
ton. Several messages were received from the
Governor The calling out u local militia was
advocated The Legislature o. st. Vincent was IN
session and several bills were in progress. one for
appointing volunteer corps. At St. I.ucia in local
politics there was a dead calm. The Legislature
has not met since last August.
Capt n y. Marcy, United States army, Is now in
Washington under orders for special duty. II will
he recoIlected that Capt Marcy had command Of
the remarkable expedition from Fort Bridger 10
New Mexico Last winter, on which he was despatch
ed by General Johnston for the procurement Of
horses mules and cattle for the Utah army at Camp
scott
In the Supreme Court yesterday Judge suther
land granted the motion for mandamus citing the
tesrs Of County Canvasser 10 show cause why