The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-07-30

Key West in ballast on Monday. She reported no
cases Of sickness board during the passage, and
was permitted TO anchor in the lower bay. On Wed
nesday she was visited by Dr. Gillette who found
three Of her men sick with yellow fever. They
conveyed to the Marine Hospital, where one of them
has since died. the others in very low state. On
investigation il ascertained that the Competitor
left Swallow, China for Havana, about the latter part
Of March with 500 coolies on board Few days
after leaving Swallow a disease, either yellow fever
or something strongly resembling it, broke out among
the passengers, of which III coolies died. Most Of
the deaths occurred before reaching st. Helena
where the vessel stopped for water. The ship had
physician. The suerings Of the poor coolies are
said to have been heartrendng. Elsewhere will be
found full report.
We give this morning a batch Of interesting
details Of Mormon news from special cores
pondent in Utah. These details are very minute,
containing much information relative TO the coun
try around the cities of the Saints together With au
account OF the general state Of affairs in Mormon.
dom, the feeling among the people, the appearance
of the women, the speeches OF Brigham Young and
Commissioner Powell, and the movements OF the
army Of Utah.
The Post Office Department Is said to be some
what dissatisfied with the uncertain conveyance of
the European mails under the existing state OF
things. Il il reported that should Mr.. Collins feel
disposed 10 his steamers between Portland auds
Liverpool that the department would send the mails
by them. and payment be made according to exist
ing contracts.
Returns Of the election in Oregon show that the
democrats have a majority Of Twenty-Five on joint
ballot in the Legislature Of that Territory. The
Legislature was TO have met on the 9Th inst when
IN election for United States Senator would take
place, in view OF Oregon being admitted as q state
nj the next meeting OF Congress. The election Of
General Lane was deemed certain.
Our European files brought by the Europa reached
this city from Boston early yesterday morning. The
telegraphic reports from 81. Johns, n f. ard Hall
fax. which appeared in the HERALD on the 2Tth and
2sth insts embraced the chief points Of the ne W.
dated in Paris and London on the 10th and 18th inss
The London Post an excellent authority on all
subjects interesting to the fashionable world an.
nounces that DR.. Forbes winslow made q special re-
port the case Of Lady Bulwer Lytton on the 10th
instant, that satisfactory aTrangemen, was then en-
tered into, aud that her ladyship would reach Lon
don next day.
An Epgslman engaged 10 trade In New Orleans
had been arrested at Geneva. when on a European
tour with his wife. II Is alleged that several years
since he sbsconded from bis creditors In Liverpool
and commenced business In Louisiana, refusing all
requests for settlement. lie lately went 20 South.
ampton aDd Havre, but being tracked by detective
officer. and caught, be refunded, as stated several
thousand pounds, and was set at liberty.
The Paris Moniteu Of July Is publishes a memo
randum Of the French Minister Of Foreign Affairs
about the abolition of privateering Thrty-seveu
Powers have given In their adhesion 10 the new prnci
pie Of international law consecraied by the treaty Of
Paris. Spain and Mexico have adhered only par.
TALLY 10 the declaration Of the 10th OF April The
United States alone, says the memorandum. have
adjourned their adhesion, which means we suppose,
that they will have nothing to do with the cunning
scheme Of the Western Powers.
The London Times publishes thrilling report Of
fhe scenes which took place on board the Agamem-
non during the storm which visited her when sail.
Ing for the rendezvous Of the Atlantic telegraph
feet with account Of the third failure 10 lay the
rsbe.
Cold valued ST o. $50 900 was 10 be available in
London In a few days from three Australian vessels
Letters had been received from India dated AZ Cal
putta on the 4'h, and Madras on the 10th OF June
When Sir Hugh Rose took Calpoe he 20, an I'm nense
store Of war munitions and large number Of excel
lent guns held there FOR the use of the rebels Rat a
appears they lose little by this as they now work IN
the foundries which they garrison and cas-, cannon
with amazing rapidity. The sepoy trumph ..
Gwaor, and the movements in Dude. the Pan.
Sab, and Central India, show that the insur.
gents are united, active, and full Of COURAGE
Meanwhile smallpox, dysentery and sun stroke. cut
OF large proportion Of the English soldiers, Wills,
many others fell dead on the marches 10 Consequence
of the weight Of the heavy coarse clothing worn by
fbem.
More full advices from Hong Kong dated on 23d
pf May, indicate the near approach Of an important
crisis In the China war; resulting from the naval aud
movements Of the allies at the mouth Of
The Peibo. Canton was more quiet.
AdFices from Senegal to the 18th Of June have ar.