The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-03


The arrival of the America at Halifax places us
in possession of European advices to the 2lst ult
The news is important, especially that portion
which relates to the American produce markets.
No movement of startling Importance had taken
place at the seat of war. The Austrians had re.
moved their headquarters from Motara to Garlaseo,
and it is reported that the Emperor Francis Joseph
and Gen. Hess had arrived at Milan The Austrians
had also evacuated verce which was occupied by
the Allies. The two Emperors having arrived upon
the field of war decisive battle was looked for at an
early day although persons competent TO Judge were
of opinion that no decisive collision Of the opposing
armies would take place before the first week in
June. All the Austrian ports were blockaded by
French vessels of war and many of their vessels had
been captured.
The English elections were ended and resulted
in Ministerial gain of twenty-three.
The news from India is interesting. Tantia To-
pee, the most troublesome of the rebel chiefs
whose capture has been heretofore reported, had
been tried by drumhead court martial and shot
The death of Commissioner Yeh is announced.
The London money market was easy while con-
sofs shows decline of oneeighth to one-quarter
per cent, with very dull stock exchange. Anne.
rican securities were without change. The cotton
market was dull, with decline in all descriptions
of one-eighth to one-quarter of penny. Bread
stus also lower in price, while provisions re-
manned about as previously reported.
We publish this morning letters from our cor
respondents in Mexico, containing intelligence
from the capital of that republic to the 18th, and
from Vera Cruz to the 23d ult. Affairs there con-
tinued to wear the same discouraging aspect
Important political changes in agitation both
at the city of Mexico and Vera Cruz. At the CAPT.
tai the church party intriguing for the return
of Santa Anna to power, while at the seat of the
constitutional government the retirement Of Pres
dent Juarez and the elevation of Lerdo de Tejada
to the executive authority were talked of.
By the brig Sea Breeze, which arrived yesterday
mSn eat ely Biz n'aDelr9 we have newspapers
dates are two days later than those previously re-
ceived, they do not contain one item Of interest.
The annual regetta of the New York Yacht
Club came off yesterday, and, as will be seen by
our report was interesting as could be expected
under the circumstances The Madgie took the
first class schooner prize, the Dawn the second
class schooner prize, the Deer the first class sloop
prize the Haswel the second class sloop prize and
the Flying Cloud the third class sloop prize We
give graphic report of the race.
At very numerously attended meeting of the
American Geographical and Statistical Society last
evening, due honors were paid to the memory Of
the illustious Alexander Won Humboldt. Adj
dresses were made by the President, Rev. J. I,
Thompson, Professor Lieber, Professor Bache,
Professor Guyot and Mr.. Bancroft, and series of
resolutions offered by Judge Daily were adopted by
the meeting. We give report of these interest
ing proceedings.
An interesting meeting Of the Chamber Of Com
merce was held yesterday. A preliminary report
relative to Quarantine affairs was presented, and
the Eghterage question was discussed at some
length. As it is uncertain what will be the pract
cal effect of the action of the Board Of Health in
abrogating the lighterage contract Of Captain
Schultz, the Chamber adopted resolution in favor
of throwing that business open to general competi-
ton.
The Tammany Hall General Committee held
regular monthly meeting last night, Isaac V. Fow-
Ter in the chair. committee appointed OF
which Nelson j. Waterbury was chairman, to draft
resolutions expressive of the sense of the Commit
tee in regard to the amendment to the Massachu-
sets constitution lately adopted by the people of
that State in regard to the naturalization laws
The committee retired, and in short time returned
and reported set of resolutions, which were
adopted, condemning in severe terms the action of
the people of Massachusetts in adopting the amend
ment referred 70, which they regarded az an frac-
ton oil the constitutional rights Of adopted citi.
zens. The resolutions were ordered to be pub-
lished.
The Board of Councilmen met last evening. lint
the papers disposed Of were devoid OF general nab
lie interest The majority of the reports presented
were laid over for future action. Charles johnson
and Henry A. Sayre submitted a communication
offering to clean all the paved streets, alleys. &c.
the city, for five years, for $780, 900 per annum
The paper was referred to the Special Committee
on that subject. resolution was adopted direct
ing the Croton Aqueduct Board to report the loca
hty Of wells and pumps, and in what manner they
are covered. VIM. Watermire and John f. Como.
yer proposed to repair all the roads on Manhattan
isanu, ana 10 Keep them III perfect order for five
years, Tor $4,000 year. The communication was
referred to the Committee on Roads.
Inc united States brigs cambridge and DoInb;,
were at nuenos Ayres on the 18th of AprilaII VOL,
Inc oreen news received yesterday BY the Arnari,,
tended 10 depress the cotton market The sa, .hu.,
about 400 bales 300 OF which were sold n srnnor.
from store, closng on the basis of about 70
for mddlng uplands, while mdding New or,sons ~.
quoted at about 1870. lie. The decline yyas c,so.
to be full nc per lb. The news aeo tended viii, a..
new standard of inspection to check salrs Of -four Whit
were moderate Rejected brands were neglected. ubuo
good grades OF standard inspection wore In fair ,eonas
Prices were without important change Whou was
ess p1oyant On account OF tho news, and sales war.