The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-15

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The steamship Africa, from Liverpool I'd instant,
pived at this port at late hour last night, with
hee days later news from Europe. The intelli.
lnce, however, is unlmportant The London pa
:, ers comment upon the favorable revenue reports
The several accounts to the end of the quarter show
diminution in the income tax of two millions and
half decrease Of ESQ 900 in excise is attribu'
fed to a falling of in the duty spirits and to the
temporary postponement of the hop duty. The
return shows an increase on tea, sugar, tobacco,
and other articles, to the extent of f6ao0oo.
Stamps and Post Office receipts have also increased
The positive gain the quarter is ESQ 900, com
pared with the corresponding period last year, for
in almost every item there is increase, except in
the income tax, on which the annual loss is about
IS 900 go year the difference between led. TO ID
There is no particularly feature respecting the
Atlantic telegraph, save that shares had advanced
to ESQ 1420. Among the new projects for
laying submarine cables Is one which is described
else where and which appears to possess claims
upon public attention The protector offers to lay
8 cable from yalen tia to Newfoundland for
5ls2,O00 or eco 600 less than the original cable
cost. In commercial affairs there had been no
movement OF importance.
Additional dispatches from India state that four
native regiments, which had been disarned as
preeaution. br oke out in mutiny kurrachee.
and endesvored to seize the guns and arms Of the
Royal Fusieers. They were repulsed with slaughter.
The rebels were also moving in amenacing manner
in other portions of the Bombay Presidency.
The steamship North Star, from Southampton on
the 29u ult., arrived heIe yesterday morning with
two hundred aud eleven passengers, including the
Piocoiomini opera troupe.
Tie steamship Indian Empire, from Galway
Halifax. and Newport r. l., arrived at this por
farly yesterday morning She landed some Of her
tas.engers at Halifax and Newport, and brought
The balance Of them 10 New York.
The British steam irigste valorous. Capt. VIM. c.
AIdham. from plymouth, England, via Fayal, ar
rived at this port yesterday afternoon. She put
into Fayal on account Of head winds aud there
took on board foriy-two Of the rescued passengers
OF the steamship Austria, who were landed a: that
place from the French bark Maurice. very in
tcrosting account Of the suIerings Of those saved
from the burning steamer, compiled by Captain
Aldham, may be found in another part Of to-day
EhRALD. The valorcus was engaged in the Allan
tic telegraph expedition and j. already famous foF
her connection with that great achievement. She
has 10 this city for the purpose Of conveying
Sir William Gore Ouselcy, the British Minister TO
Central America to the scene Of hi future labors
The rescued passengers brought by the Valorous
speak in the highest terms Of the kindness and
attention shown them by her commander and OH.
GERS on the passage from Fayal The ladies. who
suffered the most injury to their persons from the
FIRE were skilifully attended by the ships surgeons,
and or their arrival here were almost wholly re-
covered.
By the arrival Of the steamship Philadelphia We
have news from Havana 10 the sth instant. One
hundred and twelve persons were Killed and about
one hundred and twcnty-eight wounded by the late
explosion Of gunpowder in the naval magazine.
1le scene Of the ruin frightfu TO look at, and
property valued AZ one million Of dollars was
destroyed. The American captain Of the SLAYER
Hadec was in Havana Sugar declining In
pricc and the market quiet, with one hundred and
ten thousand boxes on hand The city and bay
were healthy Freights remained very dull. The
hsretzek opera troupe was looked for snxiously.
The Conference Committee Of the Republican
and American County Conventions met last night
81 che Westchcsier House. After several hours OF
counselling and wTsnglng the divided the county
Offices between them ~ follows:-The republicans
10 have the Sheriff, Judge Of the Supreme Court
supervisor and two Coroners and the Americans TO
have the District Attorney, County Clerk aud two
Cororers. For particulars see report In another
Column.
Tie republicans and Americans OF Kings county
agreed upon a union last night, wbereupon Mr..
James Humphrey Crcpublican), was nominated for
Congress The republicans are 10 have In addition
10 the CONGRESSMAN, the County Clerk. The Ameri.
cans accept the remainder o. the ticket Some
dissatisfied Americans seeded from The C0nven.
zion and held meeting. AZ which u y tesJly 4 q
nominate straight ticket, .snosf lie tepnol
cam altogether
General sandfcrd and staff will proceed t. Staten
Island today at noon. 10 inspect aud review The
Seventy drst regiment, stationed at Camp Washing.
ton, and also " inspect and review the military
companies Of Richmond county, this being their
annual parade day.
Those interested In our Alta TIC whaling aeet
will find In the maritime columns much ney and
important information from many Of them which
have arrived at Faysl.
The Councilmens Committee on Streets me, yea
terday, and heard several parties speak for and
against the proposed widening Of Worth street
Gom Baxter 10 Hudson street The arguments used
On both sides were pretty much the same those
which were advanced when the subject was before
ibe Common Council las, year. The committee ad.
iourned TIL Monday afternoon, when they promised
o. meet again 70 hear Others speak who are also d.
tecty interested IN the matter
AZ TIC meeting o. the Board o. Aldermen last
evening u was agreed 10 hold a special meeting Of
d. Common Council On Monday afternoon mex, al