The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-05
The News.

The News.
Additional returns of the elections are given in
totday's paper The success of Mr.. Haskin, anti
Iecompton nominee for Congress in the Ninth dis
trict by small majority is claimed by his friends
Reports from various quarters render it highly
probable that Judge Douglas has triumphed in
Illinois. despatch from Chicago states that the
republicans there concede a majority in each
branch of the Legislature favorable to Mr.. Douglas
-Four democratic members of Congress have been
chosen.
The steamship America, which left Liverpool on
the Esd ult., has arrived at Halifax. The new:
brought by her is three days later than the advces
received by the Indian and Fulton, and is in some
respects interesting
despatch received in London from Valentia
Bay, dated Goth ut., states that a few ineligible
words had been received through the Atlantic tele
graph cable from Newfoundland. The shares had
in consequence, advanced slightly. The Secretary
of the company, in announcing the resumption of
communication between the two continents. holds
out no hopes that it will be permanent it is eyi
dent the wire is seriously damaged.
The London Times continued lis offensive stric
lures upon the course pursued by our Minister, Mr.
Reed, in his negotiations with the Chinese.
ton TO the seizure of the French ship Charles and
Georges, still remained unsettled A favorable
solution was, however, expected. Notwithstanding
that two more French nen-ofwar had arrived in
the Tagus, and vague rumor that the English
Channel feet had been ordered there.
In London money was abundant and easy. Con
soils closed the 22d al ssi ssl for money. Anne
rican securities were inactive aud without change
for Eric which IVA in
better demand, at 90 Il.
The cotton brokers circulars report decline Of
oneeighih Of q penny compared with the prices
current on the departure of the Persia the market
closing dull on the 22d The sales Of the week
were only a 900 bales. Breadstuiis were steady.
The steamship Cahawba arrived at this port yes
terday afternoon from New Orleans and Havana
viii adyicos from the last mentioned port to the
S0th w.t. fou days later than the accounts previous.
ly received. The Spanish frigate Berenguela had
returned 20 Havana from Tampico. 10 which port
she had been despatched to interfere for the pro.
lection of the spanish merchants who had been
pilAged by the Mexican commander. Gen. Cara but,
nothing respecting the result Of her visit had been
made public There Is little news Of general interest
from Havana. our correspondent reports the sugar
market a. rather more active. a, q slight decline
NJ uOiOfF~ ut~irIrE 10 FtaliLF fFIlNf
rations are making for the opening Of the opera
season under the management Of Maretzek
The correspondent In Mexico o. the Nc,c or.
teams ~ thinks tina, ZuIoaga on is the eve Of
leaving the country. II was believed that he would
go to Eeheagary's camp, from whence he would be
able % 60 TO the seashore, where Mr. de Gabriae
has French vessel prepared to receive him.
Private letters received here by the steamer st.
Central America Of Mr. Thomas Manning who is
publicly boosting there that he has gone out for
the special purpose Of meeting sir Gore ouscey.
who had instructions from his government to take
possession Of Nicaragua under the plea Of protec.
tors,e. and with view TO defend that republic
agains, the aggressions Of the flibusters.' This
Mr.. Manning IL the party who. conformity with Mr..
CIentop. has a claim o. a quarter Of a million Of
dollars against the Noaaguan government, and
who endesvored 10 get possession Of the Transit
route q security for his claim. Failing In that he
has succeeded in getting the English government
10 back up hs demands and TO enforce their qui
dation In money by vessels Of war.
We learn from Mr.. NJ q. Roberts that the Califor.
MIA mail steamer Illinois which was advertised 10
sail for Aspinws to-day. win be detained till two
O'Clock tomorrow 9th inst The mail closes Of the
Post once 81 one q CLOCK on Nhe uaN OF salhhK.
The colonization packet Mary Caroline stevens
sailed from Baltimore on Wednesday for Liberia
with nineteen cabin passengers and sixty emigrants
Among the passengers are the Rev. Mr.. Bishop. Of
the Methodist Episcopal church, for Africa; the
Rev. NJ Rambo and wife. Rev. Mr.. Messenger and
wife and Rev Mr. Hubbard and wife, Of the Pro
iessaat Episcopal Mission: the Hon. Judge James
and NJ Chester. a Liberia, who carries out will
him The supplies for printing Office, with the In
ieniion Of Publishing newspaper, TO be called the
lone Star.
The Chamber q Commerce met yesterday, AM
tfansacted considerable business Hon. Jane
{ thric. exlsecretary Of the Treasury was presen'
p The setng. and made few remarks with refe
fenoc the Interpretation put by his successor,
" on the Canadian reciprocity treaty The
con appointed 10 induce the Custom House
al % reform the measures Of warehousinr
s1f4 ug goods made report, from which II
app . they have succeeded in enecting o
ret uany particulars. A committee was ap.
p 30. report upon the best method to effect q
general PRODUCTION OF steam on the canals.
The Committee on Wharves Piers and Slips d
fbe Board Of Aldermen held meeting yesterday
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