The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-28
The News.

The News.
The steamship Africa, which left Liverpool on the
morning of the 18th instant, arrived at the light
ship at six o'clock Wednesday evening, and landed
her mails and passengers early yesterday morning.
She brings three days later news from Europe, but
ii is not Of special importance. There was little
change in the London money market. The bulon
in the Bank of England had decreased by f4sO, 767
sterling. In the London money market, on the
evening Of the 14th instant, consols closed at 97
a74 for money. A new Turkish loan, amounting to
s25 900 900, was spoken Of in London.
Cotton was q shade lower, with dull marke!
in Liverpool. Sugar had fallen in the London mar
ket.
Lord Shaftesbury moved his vote of censure on
the Derby government for its Dude Indian despatch
on the l4th instant in the House of Lords, but
Lord Derby was sustained on a division
by o majority Of nine votes. Mr.. Card well
brought forward his motion Of censure in the
Commons the same night but the debate was
adjourned to the 18th inst A number of reports
with regard TO changes in the Derby ministry were
aHoat, and Lord Palmerstons supporters had met in
force at his city residence.
Professor Hughes experiments on the Atlantic
telegraph cable were very successful and tho most
sangune hopes Of the complete result Of the enter
prise were entertained
There Is little news from France. M. Sartges,
French Minister in Washington, was expected in
Paris on leave of absence.
The ministerial crisis in Madrid still continued,
causing much political excitement.
II Is said that Russia deeply agitated by agra
rian disturbances originating in the new emancpa-
ton movement
The Indian mails. dated at Bombay on 2ith of
April, had reached London. Sir Colin Campbell was
about to march from Lucknow for Rohcund, lesv-
ing the larger portion OF the English army at Luck
now. The rebels were stil in great force, and
vigorous campaign under the heat Of a summers
sun would have 10 be prosecuted by the British
troops
We have advices from Sosth America by way of
England, dated at Bnenos Ayrcs 18th. Montevideo
18th. Rio Janeiro i4th. Bahia 18th. and
Pesnambuco 2lh OF April. Speaking gene
rally, commercial interests had suffered hea
viiy. The money crisis was at its height. In
Buenos Ayres many houses had failed. and
Others temporarily suspended. Produce was at q
very low figure, but some few purchases for Europe
had been made. There is no political news Of i'm
portanoe. The demand for dry goods was limited
and the market overstocked with most articles. The
Eugiish export trade in hides and taow was lively
The Buenos Ayres government had received another
note from General Urquiza, insisting upon plain
declaration TO whether they determined upon
joining the Argentine Confederation and TO accept
the conditions agreed TO by the thirteen provinces
or not private letter says that this note had pro-
duoed much anxiety, as il was feared that war be
twixt the provinces Of the Confederation and the
government Of Baenos Ayres would be the result
We have Havana dates 10 the 18th inst. Sugar
had advanced half a real
In the Senate yesterday the Homestead bill was
postponed till January next, by vote Of 30 to Il.
The House bin extending the Land laws TO the
Fast Cascade Mountains was passed. Resolutions
calling for information as TO the cost, efficiency and
location Of every vessel in the navy, and TO extend
the session Of Congress 10 the 2lst OF June, were
presented. The Sheboygan Harbor Improvement
bill was then discussed till the adjournment In the
House the reports of the Tariff Investigation Com
mittee was presented. We give the documents to-
day. and comment upon their contents in the edi-
torial columns. The Naval Appropriation bill, and
the bill providing for the expense Of collecting the
revenue. were passed. In committee the Army and
Ocean Mail Appropriation bills were discussed.
The United States steamer Water Witch sailed for
the Gulf yesterday. and the Arctic viii leave this
port today for the same destination. The Wabash
viii leave the Navy Yard this morning and proceed
10 Staten Island, where she win remain for few
days before leaving for the Gulf.
The Central Democratic Club met last evening.
and adopted series Of resolutions denouncinr the
recent outrsges Of the British in the Gulf and com
needing the prompt action Of the Presidcn, Ia do
spatching vessels Of war 10 protect our merchant.
men from insult and annoyance. II was also resolv
ed that special committee be appointed 10 confer
with other democratic organizations with view 10
suitable public demonstration on The subject Of the
British outrages.
The Regular Democratic General Committee met
ut Tammany Hall last night 10 take some action on
the recent outrages by the British cruisers On
American vessels In the Gulf. II was proposed TO
pass resolutions condemning the conduct Of the Bri
tisb and calling on the administration 10 take mes
sures 10 preserve the honor Of the country but as IL
was not a regular meeting il was thought best TO
adjourn the matter over, which, after long debate
was finally done. A committee was appointed 20
drsft suitable resolutions
At Che meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen last
eveaing, report was received from the joint Com
mittee on Accounts stating that they have found in
safe 10 the Comptroller's Office, wrapped in piece
OF paper, warrants and checks TO the amount OF
s76,sSi, bearing dates from 1888 70 1856. Persons
interested viii find all the facts detailed in our re-
port Of the proceedings elsewhere. The ordnspce re