The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-29

vss preparing for q stout resistance, and Il was
thought thsA the contest would lead To serious
| complications with New Granada and other
States Gen. Echenique. it Was said, encouraged
the tcuadorians TO war in order &c overthrow Cas-
tlla in Peru. Movements towards revolution
were observable in Chile fire occurred recently
in Valparaiso ard the loss sustained was estimated
at $50 900. The copper mines Of Copiapo and
Coqunbo continue to yield abundantly. The
President OF Chile had issued decree directing the
purchase in behalf Of the republic OF ell av ,ablc
shares of the Valparaiso and Santiago Railroad.
TRADE was very dull and silver coin exceedingly
scarce. Reports had reached Valparaiso Of the dis
covery of very rich gold mines in the Argentine
Confederation about seven leagues from Mendoza,
AT Ice called Canada Honda.
BY an arrival at this port We have adyices from
RIO Janeiro to the 18th ult but they contain no
general news.
Our correspondent at Dridgetovn Barbadoes,
writing on the 18th instant says Fine rains
have fallen through the country during the last
two weeks, resuscitating the canes, yams, &c.
to an unexpected degree, and they now give
promise Of yielding medium crop. There is no
thing doing in American produce, the market is
completely giutted and no export demand Cod
fish and picked fish, except mackerel, OF which
there is none in the market is in fair supply. and
the demand has fallen Off White pine lumber is
abundant Pitch pine lumber, cypress shingles
and red oak slaves continue to BE inquired for. The
health o. the island is generally good. The immi-
grafton Of coolies has so far been attended with
success to the planters. Since the oath Of Septem
Der last 954 have landed here, and work most sat.
isfactorily, being quiet sober saving, and very in
dustrious. They are well pleased with their new
homes and masters.
In another column will be found some additional
particulars respecting the suicide Of Mr.. Edward
j. Dickens Of England, in Jersey City From the
testimony of DR.. Edwards, who made the port NOR.
TEN examination, il appears that the deceased was
in the habit of taking cyanide of potassium for the
purpose Of alleviating the pain of severe cough
which he was afflicted with and that taking strong
er dose than usual, on an empty stomach death
resulted We publish the statement of Mr.. +. Ed
wards, British Vice Consul, who is of opinion that
the deceased did not commit suicide.
The trial of the three Portuguese sailors charged
with serving on board the alleged SLAYER Uaidee.
was postponed on Saturday, in consequence of the
illness of one OF the jurors.
Judge Edmonds delivered discourse on " the
Heaven aud Hell Of Spiritualists" last evening in
Dodworths Hall which was attentively listened to
by large audience, The discourse was interest
ing embodying nearly all the peculiar tenets of the
spiritualists A report of il appears in another
column.
The second of the series Of regular services being
held at the Academy of Music on Sabbath
evenings was duly performed last evening. when
an impressive and eloquent discourse was delivered
by the Rev. DR.. Adams. of which we supply else.
where abreyisted report.
The market continued firm on saturday bu, sales
restricted by the reduced supply Of stock in
market The sales embraced about 900 bales closing
stiff the basis of l2c. 121c per h. for miiding
uplnds, with little to be had under the latter figure
Flour steady and in fair request while sales we're
moderate. Wheat sold 10 limited extent. en-
bracng the better descriptions which were firm Corn
fair demand, with sales OF Western mixed a, 75c
tic. Southern white at Sc So Sc Jersey yellow at
S5c.; and prime round yellow soc. Pork was some
what less buoyant, while sales Of were made at
ST. so SIT 40 with lot, check the day eli az,
and primo at sl3 70 sl3 rs. Sugars were drm whle
the sales embraced 800 400 hhds Cuba and TOO 800
boxes. Coffee firm: lilo was quiet, while sales OF
800 bags OF st. Domingo and 800 do Maracaibc were
made at steady prices. Frcghts were firm to English
ports, bu. engagements were moderate.