The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-06

The News.


The Canada had not arrived at Halifax at the
time Of the closing Of the telegraph offices last
night She will bring adyices to the Gath ut three
DAYS later.
Additional accounts from California, received by
Che overland mail which left San Francisco on the
18th ult state that Senator Broderick and Judge
Terry fought duel on the morning of the day OF
the departure OF the mail, and that the Judge re-
ceived wound in the throat, which was supposed
10 be noitsl
The election in Arizona Territory took place on
The 5th ult., and correspondents state that it
was believed Lieut.. Mowry was chosen delegate to
Congress. Col. Palatine Robinson had shot Col.
johnson The difficulty arose out of gambling
debt. The Apache Indians continued troublesome
and the Camanches had assumed warlike atti-
tude, The silver mines were doing well.
From the Argentine Confederation we learn that
Urquisa had arrived from Parana, the provisional
capital Of the Confederation. to take command Of
the troops that were to pass to Santa Fe to CON-
plete the army of operations with which the cam
paign against Buenos Ayres Is TO commence. Ur-
quiza had called for 1000 men from each of the in
terror provinces of San Juan and Mendoza, but not
q single volunteer had turned up. An important
document has been issued in Tucuman, calling upon
the people TO prepare for the election Of Presi-
dent Of the Confederation. The document is
thought to be very serious Buenos Ayres was
moving on steadily in defensive operations. The
government hac occupied San Nicolas q frontier
city Of Santa Fe. with force Of 1000 men, and its
squadron Of five steamers and sailing vessels No.
Eiing was heard Of but military movements through.
out The republic.
The Cahawca arrived at this port yesterday with
Havana dates 70 the 30th ult. number of persons
had been tried for the crime Of advocating an an.
mention of the Island to the United Stases,n and
three Of them were sentenced to eight years con.
6nement In prison. 1t was said that General
ConoAa would retire from Office in November, and
that General Serano would succeed him. Max
Msretsek had engaged the Tacon theatre for the
winter season. II is stated that Messrs
Zanini and Alberto Maretzek, agents OF
the Italian Opera Company to perform in that city
in the coming season. had arrived in the
steamer Phiiadelphia, and were making arrange
meuts for tho use of the yiianueva theatre Havana
VIVA healthy. Sugar Was q little more active, but
there was nothing doing in moasses. Freights
had improved. Exchange on New York was at
from four to Eve and fourth per cent premium
Advices from South America represent the re-
public of Chile entirely tranquil, but the govern
meat was shout to send some troops to the from
iiers tc dispense the Aracuanos. An armistice Of
fifteen days had been declared between Peru and
Ecuador. and hopes were entertained that the long
standing disputes Of the two Powers would soon be
practically arranged
Only two of the three steamers advertised to
~ou Cos naIi ln<S
Baltic and Northern Light Mr.. D. b. johnson, the
contractor to carry the California mails by the
Nicaragua route, having notified the Postmaster
General about noon that, owing to circumstances
he could not fulfil his contract the provisional
tract for nine months to carry the mails via Pa
mama vas completed with Mr. Vanderbilt, and all
tho mails went by the Northern Light We give
full account Of the whole affair elsewhere.
The Commissioners of Emigration failed to have
quorum at their meeting yesterday; consequently
no business was transacted. The number of emf
grants arrived during the week was 2,l53, making
the number since December last 60,6s7. The ba
lance Of the Communication fund is now 422,0 50
The tenth anniversary meeting of the American
Bible Union commenced yesterday at the Baptis
church corner Of Broome and Elizabeth streets
We hsvo ia type report Of the proceedings, in
GLIDING the address of the President the report o
ehe Treasurer, and List Of the officers chosen t.
servo the ensuing year, but for lack of space arr
compelled to defer its publication.
Postmaster General Holt and his assistant 10
rate King, Left this city last evening for Washing
ton.
The Court Of Appeals has ordered new trial in
Tho case Of James Shepherd, convicted of the capi
81 crime OF arson. The same tribunal has affirmed
Che Judgment Of the Court Of Oyer and Terminer in
fhe oase Of James Stephens, convicted of the mur
dor Of his wife BY poison.
Thers was meeting Of the members of the AGA.
deny Of Medicine last evening, at which the attend
aace was rather large. A lengthy paper on the
honcontagious nature Of yellow fever was read BIZ
Dr. 0rscol, In support Of the views of the Quaran
dine Sanitary Convention, which has expressed
Htsek opposed to personal quarantine, but in favol
Ut the detention Of what are known as "fomites'
Or. Reese opposed DR.. Griscol, followed by DR.
Francis, and some very able speeches were
delivered. Professor Smith, on the affirmative
o. to the existence of fomites, spoke with mucl
cruditon and unstudied eloquence, bringing nc
email amount Of research and learning to bear OF
his views Of the subject Several of the faculty
SvVn Ps1s M VIC 'ucVuUc, anu OpiuIOuS pro ana cor
Were freely delivered. The whole question
amounted to-whethsr the body Of yellow feve,
Ea0esS could convey the infection of the disease
Or SnetAes the contagion could only be propa.
Estedby "fomites, such a. his clothes wool. cot.
= don o. any other porous substance7 DR., Francis
End Dr. Reese held that the fsver.body was itself
Che means Of spreading the sickness, while some Of
tAe others thought that only the fomites had that
eject The discussion was eventually adjourned
until next meeting, when It is hoped the vexed
question will be settled.
At The meeting Of the Board Of Education last
evening the annual estimate Of the expenses Of the
Board was presented. The total is 1914 81
about tSS.0oo In excess Of the estimate for the
year 1869.
IN the General Sessions yesterday the indict