The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-28

The News
By the steamship Nova Scotan we have one day
later intelligence from Europe. The most impor-
tant item in relation to the war is the report that
Prussia had modified six corps darm6c, as pre-.
paratory step towards aiding Austria under certain
contingencies. Napoleon removed his headquar-
tiers to Gorgonzola on the 18th inst, and on the
same day superintendent the bridging OF the
AIDA, for the passage Of the army, which was to
have taken place on the 18th. The King of
Sardinia bad awarded Garibaldi gold medal,
and extolled him in the order of the day.
The Emperor of Austria had decided to
take upon himself the command of the army, and
had ordered new position to be taken. The latest
accounts state the Austrians evacuating Mo-
deps and retreating towards the river Oglio. The
arrangements for forming the new British Cabinet
had so far progressed that Lord Palmerston was
ready to submit the list to the Queen for approval
The London money market continued active, and
consos closed on the l4th at 933 93s. The cotton
market at Liverpool was quiet and prices I'M
changed. better demand prevailed at Man.
chester at previous rates. Provisions dull and
steady; breadstufs generally lower.
The steamship Arabia, due with dotos 70
the 18th, from Liverpool had not been signalled at
Halifax last evening.
Additional particulars Of the seizure Of the con-
6ttcd with five million dollars on its way from the
City Of Mexico to Vera Cruz, have been received.
The conductd arrived at Jalapa the 10th instant
and was detained there week by General Robes
who then suffered it to proceed. When near the
National Bridge it was ordered by Robes, who was
acting under the authority of Miramon, to return.
The conducd remains at Rnconada, subject to the
order Of Robes, who wished to place it on board
British vessel, whose commander refused to receive
it, although ordered By the English and French
Ministers to do Miramon had collected half a
million dollars as duties on the conduca.
Advices from Havana to the 25th state that sugar
was quiet, with no change in prices. Molasses dull
and nominal. Freights inactive.
The State Department received advices yester-
day from General Lamar, our Minister in Ncara-
qua The reply of the Nicaraguan government to
the despatch of General Cass was sent on by Mr.
Lamar TO the Department. Our relations with that
State will most probably receive the early attention
of the administration, particularly as this govern
ment is charged with bad faith towards Nicaragua.
Dispatches received at the Navy Department
from the commanders Of the Home and Pacific
squadrons represent matters under their control as
in apromising condition.
The dispatches received by the War Department
from the Pacific report the peaceful aspect of
affairs as unchanged, and that no serious Indian dis
turbances were apprehended.
By the arrival of the brig Baltimore from Port au
Prince we have nine days later news from st. Do
mingo Commerce appears to be revving from
the lethargy into which it had been plunged for
many years by the late imperial government In
the Chamber Of Representatives movement was
foot to close the port of Grand Salines but the
merchants of Port au Prince have forwarded re-
monstrapce against the measure. The entire coun.
try appears to be tranquil.
In the Board of Aldermen last evening q promo
sal to erect drinking fountains throughout the city
was referred to the Croton Aqueduct Board. re-
solution passed appointing the 18th day of July
for convention Of the Board to appoint clerks for
the several District Courts. Alderman Starr offered
resolution 10 dispense with the fireworks in front
of the City Hall on the Fourth of July. A debate
arose, in which the conduct of the members on the
occasion OF the Cable celebration was severely
criticised. 1t was finally voted down.
Inc noard Oh CouncNmen transacted a consider
aoie amount OF business last evening. resolution
was ohefed 10 erect IRE bell tower in the lower
emo OF the City Hall park, on the ground which
will be cut off by the extension of Beelman street
II !" PiOPOseu W nave engine houses on The ground
hoor, the whole expense not to exceed SjOOOo
The proposition was placed in the hands of the
COMMITTEE on Repairs and Supplies A petition
from the Executive Committee on cleaning Broad
way praying the city to pay a deficiency incurred
ny them in Keeping Broadway clean, was referred
10 the finance Committee. resolution To Law ont
heselNon square az public park, at an expense
OF sl5,Ooo, was referred to the Committee n,
Lands ana Places Reports were adopted
directing the Grand Street Ferry Comnanv
to put their ferry bridges in proper re-
pair; concurring to direct the sixtb ovonno
Railroad Company to repair their traclo owl 49,
them in order; to give donation of s244 ~ 70 ,ha
trustees of the Chelsea Methodist Episcopal church.
concurring to rebuild engine of COMPANY %. co,
curing relative to purchasing carriages for No.
IL and So; concurrng to give Engine Company No.
2s new engine, at cost not to exceed 81 500 and
concurring to rebuild truck Of HOOK and adder
Company No. /. The communication from tho