The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-29

ma on his way home, with reports on the annexa-
tion movement towards the United States An in
crease to the United States squadron in the Pacific
was called for. Panama was very healthy. The
excitement between the negroes and whites ON the
lsthmus was enewed in consequence of the shoot
ing of colored man by clerk in the British con-
sulate.
From the South Pacific we have advices dated
Valparaiso the 10th, Caao the 26th, Paita the 30th
of December, and Guayaquil on the I'd inst. The
news is important The steamer which conveyed
it to Panama brought, in addition s203 900 in spe
Gle. In Chile the revolutionary movement which
had agitated the republic for some time was about
to take a definite form, and the existing govern
ment was in much danger of an overthrow, provided
the opposition found vigorous leader. Yalpa-
Iaiso santiago, and AcOncagua, were placed under
martial law. The Valparaiso Mercurio newspaper
was suspended by government order, and many
other printing Offices had been closed. number
of persons had been arrested and imprisoned. Sa-
muel Haviland a well known and respected Ameri-
can Of Santiago, died at his residence in that city,
on the lith ult. The steamer CallaO arrived at
Valparaiso from Liverpool in forty-fou days. riot,
produced by native trades-unionists who opposed
the landing of wooden houses built in the United
States had taken place in Callao and another Peru.
Wan revolution was looked for. Peru was about to
purchase quicksilver in California and Spain to be
sold by government at cost price, in order to put
stop to nordnate speculation in the article Ecua-
dor was still blockaded by the fleet of Peru, but
nothing additional Of importance had been effected
on either side. Trade was very dull at Valparaiso,
and all business was entirely suspended insCaao.
BY telegraph from New Orleans we have news
from Vera Cruz to the oath, and from the City of
Mexico to the 18th ult 1t was reported that the
French and English ministers had notified the
government that unless within six days million
of dollars was not forthcoming to satisfy claims.
the fleets Of their respective countries would take
possession of Vera Cruz and Tampico. Robes still
exercised authority at the capital. Miramon was
on his way to the capital, and it was more, that
he.would not accept the Presidency, nor support
Robes for that office, but that he would adhere 10
the plan OF Zuloaga.
The dates from Havana are to the 18th inst, and
contain little of importance. Sugars were steady,
while .freights and exchange remained as before
reported
BY an arrival from Rio Janeiro we have news
from all the South American States The Para
guans If we may judge from the tone of the press
of that country. are determined not to submit to
what they term the insulting demands of the United
States, and VIII resist to the last extremity all at
tempts at coercion by our feet.
4 commercial letter from Kingston, Jamaica,
says the business of the past fortnight has been
rather active Produce remains quiet An advance
in rum has taken place, which is not likely to be
maintained. We have to call attention to the fol-
lowing additional duties imposed by special act of
the Legislature, from the 22d of Decentralization,
2s per bbl. Goldfish, Cd. per cwt.; wheat, Sd. per
bushel.
From the Society Islands we learn that trade
was dull at Tahiti on the 10th of November. The
| only foreign vessels in port were the American
whaler Caravan, from the Arctic and the bark Har.
vest from Honolulu. Captain Bragg, of the Cara
van, had been in poor health, and while at the
north had been laborng under a species of insani-
ty. The new Governor of Tahiti is said to be q
more liberal man than any of his predecessors, and
| has instituted new order OF things.
Details of the last news from the Sandwich Is
lands have come to hand, but the main points of it
| have been already published in the HERALD.
| Nothing of importance occurred in Congress yse-
| terday except the passage of the Consular and
| Diplomatic Appropriation bill in the House.
| During the fog early yesterday morning dread.
full disaster occurred in the East river, near Black
wells Island, caused by the Harlem steamboat Syl
van Shore coming in collision with of the Black
wells Island yawl ferry boats precipitating the
crew, ten in number, into the water, drowning
three of them, named Michael Graham, Thomas
Lee and Daniel Mahoney. The others were res
cued.
The Aldermanic Committee on Markets met yes
terday to consider the documents sent in to the
Board by City Inspector Morton. 1t recommended
the reformation of the present market system,
which If stated might be much improved and dwelt
| especially on the present condition of Washington
Market but it did not specify explicitly where or
! by what means the Improvements might be effect
ed. The City Inspector appeared before the com
mittee, and entered into lengthy explanation of
his views but they contained nothing new in refe
renee to the regulations or management of the
markets.
The Aldermanic Committee on Streets met YES.
terday in relation TO the removal of the telegraph
poles. good deal Of argumunt was adduced for
and against the expediency Of having the street
wires underground, and some property owners
came forward and complained of them as nusances
as they now exist. On the opposite side those
who spoke dweit on the impracticability Of having
! the wires underground and the evil Of restricting
telegraphic communication. The proceedings al
together were very interesting; but our report
is crowded out to-day by the press OF matter
Another meeting Of the committee will be held
next Wednesday, when both parties are expected
to marshal all their forces for the final meeting.
Richard Warren, the newly elected President of
the Board oil Education, gave a dinner to party
| of his friends numbering $50, which came off last
evening at the Aston House. The table was sup
piled in manner characteristic of the Aston
reputation Speeches were delivered by Peter
1 Cooper, Rev. DR.. Bellows Judge Waterbury, Mr..
| Warren himself, and others, and the company en-
| joyel themselves in a most socable manner till
after midnight.
| The European news by the Arabia at Halifax was re.
ceyed at too late period the day for It's effect upon
| tub at tbo