The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-13
The News.

Both houses OF Congress were yesterday occu-
pied in discussing the slavery question and the
political issues of the day. The debstes especially
the speeches Of Messrs. Haskin and Hickman, are
more than ordinarily interesting but we have no
space for a more extended reference to them. See
Our reports elsewhere.
The steamship Atlantic arrived at this port last
evening from Aspinwall, with the semimonthly
Pacific mails, a full complement Of passengers, and
nearly two millions in treasure. Among the pas
sepgsrs were Lieut.. Gen. Scott and staff. The
California news presents no feature of particular
interest Business at San Francisco was quiet, and
the markets without important change.
We publish the latest reports from the west
coast of Mexico, giving accounts or the British
blockade of Mazatian and the position Of the United
STATES ship st. Marys at Sonora. By way of San
Francisco we have interesting report relative to
the of Captain Porter Of the United States
Navy at Guaymas, and his demand, before reported,
on the Mexican authorities, for the release of
Captain Stone. Captain Way, of the schooner
Storm Cloud, who was present at Guaymas, states
that the broadsde of the st. Marys was brought to
bear on the town, and Stones release requested in
due form. One day was given the officials for re-
Election, when, if they refused 1t was highly proba
The Arizona correspondent of the st. Louis Repub-
1ican says:-"Advices from Sonora state that Capt
Ewell has met with complete success In his inter-
view with Governor Pesquiera, the latter agreeing
to allow Captain Stone to continue his survey
without interruption. He also states that Pes
quiera has resigned in favor of the Juarez
government, and refers the whole matter to the
latter for confirmation. Captain Porter celebrated
the event by ball on board the st. Marys, in the
harbor of Guaymas, and there was q general re-
joicing among the Americans at the result"
From the South Pacific our advices are dated at
Valparaiso the lst and Callao the 18th Of Novem
Der. Ex-President Robes, of Ecuador, had arrived
at Panama. The difficulties between Peru and
Ecuador had approached serious crisis, and are
now, likely terminated by a severe battle. Presi-
dent Castillo being absent from Peru Bolivia threat
ened to invade the country. Chile was in unusual
quiet, and trade had greatly improved at valpa-
raise. Senior Ossa was living in exile. The funeral
of General Leal took place at the expense Of the
government.
The news from New Granada is dated at Bogota
On the l4th and Carthagena the oath of November,
and at Panama and Aspinwall on the 5th of Decem-
Der. very general armed opposition against the
federal authority had spread nearly all over the
republic. The authorities also feared an invasion
OF Venezuelans, party Of troops from that State
having arrived at Vento and murdered thirty per-
sons. independence Day was duly celebrated on
the Isthmus, and passed over in peace. The United
States ship Saranac had been surveyed and found in
wretched condition In Bolivia, the revolutionists
continued to make Roadway. A vast number Of
golden images had been taken from the Chirioui
gold graves
Our files from Kingston, Jamaica, are to the 18th
ult. The latest accounts state that business had
been very much restricted owing to the meagre
supply Of American stuffs. Arrivals have been
limited There had been only one vessel from New
Orleans, and none from New York, and Of fish
there had been only one cargo. Of produce there
was also very little to be particularly noted. Sup
plies had not been abundant, and the market had
consequently been very quiet Coffee had not yet
recovered from the effects Of the protracted rainy
season, and required some time yet to ripen. The
British Consul at Havana had made return show
ing that 1920 Africans had been landed in Cuba
IN the space Of three months. Mr.. Winston,
fhe news appointed American Consul for the
Island q Jamaica, arrived at Kingston on the
Gath III The Rev. r A. johnson, editor
Of the Kingston Wdtchn,an had been found
guilty OF libel on the Hon. Louis Nackinnon an,
sentenced to pay fine Of $780, The Financial Mr..
mister, the Hon. VIM. Hosack, was very seriously 1T
The new light on Pardon Grande Gold bahama
ChanneD was exhibited on LIST November height
lie feet English; light fixed; white, with flashes
every minute The present Spanish naval force n
these seas consists Of two sailing and two screw
hgates, four paddle steamers and three briggs The
British steacss BaaIiak, while at HaVana, expert.