The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-17

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By the arrival Of the North Briton of Farther
Point yesterday, from Liverpool, we have European
news to the afternoon Of the 5th inst. four days
later than the advices brought by the Africa.
The intelligence ia important.
1t was asserted that a treaty Of peace would be
signed at Zurich within few days. The treaty
will, it is said, confirm the cession of Lombardy to
Sardinia, and arrange the matter Of tho debt of
Lombardy, while the questions relating to the
affairs of Central Italy will be referred 70 an Euro
pean Congress. But Notwithstanding this apparent
ly tranquil aspect of affairs the news from France
and Italy is decidedly warlke. Neither France, nor
Sardinia nor Austria have reduced their ornaments
since the war. Marshal Neil has recently issued an
order Of the day to the troops under his command
which is regarded indicative of hostlites, Carl
baldi has summoned the Italians in the Legations to
arms, insunectionary movements in various quar-
ters are reported, and the King of Sardinia has
issued circular for communication to the various
European courts, setting forth arguments in favor
of an independent government in Upper Italy sufi-
GENTLY strong to keep in check the domineering
tendencies Of Austria 1t is also asserted that the
Pope, on hearing the answer the King Of Sardinia
gave to the deputation from the Romagna, ordered
that the Sandman Minister at Rome be rendered his
passports; and it is further reported that at the
news of the cessation of all intercourse between
Rome and Piedmont, . collision between the Swiss
and neutral stations took place at Cattolica
Hon. John Y. Mason, our Minister at Paris, died
in that city on the Sd instant, of apoplexy.
The Great Eastern IL to leave for Portland, Me-,
on Thursday next, provided her trial trip proved
satisfactory.
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Madrid on 9th September, 1859, signifies her &C
ceptance Of the resignation, by Lieutenant General
Don Jose Gutierrez de la Concha, Marquis of Ha-
bana. of his post of Governor Captain General of
the island of Cuba, declaring herself much satisfied
with the zeal. intelligence and loyalty with which
he has discharged that Office and in another royal
decree Of the same date, she appoints to fill the
vacancy Captain General Don Francisco Serrano
Dominguez, Count Of San Antonio and Director
General of Artillery.
The Paris and London money markets do not
appear to have been materially affected by the
condition of affairs in Italy, while the departure of
General Scott to the Pacific, to look after the San
Juan trouble, had had favorable influence. Con-
soils on the 5th were quoted at 953 95z.
In the Liverpool markets cotton was quiet, but
firm in price, while breadstufs and provisions con.
tinued dull.
The steamship Ariel, which left Southampton on
the 2sh of September, reached this port yesterday
evening.
By the arrival Of the overland mail at St. Louis
we have advices from San Francisco to the 23d ult,
three days later than the accounts received via the
Isthmus. The excitement caused BY the duel be-
tween Terry and Broderick appears to have quickly
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rest felt in the choice Of successor TO the place in
the Senate made vacant by the death Of Broderick.
General Denver and Governor Weller are said to be
the strongest candidates In the caucuses. Brode-
ricks estate is valued at $50 00 which there
an encumbrance Of about $S5 900. He left no win.
and the estate b claimed by two persons in San
Francisco, who assert that they are cousins Of de-
ceased in the second degree. Business at San Fran
cisco was dull There had been no arrivals or depar-
lures of vessels subsequent to the goth ult.
The steamship Star of the West, from Aspinwall
on the Sd and Key West on the 10th inst, reached
this port yesterday with the mails from California
three hundred and nineteen passengers, and
$l,s83670 in specie. She brought no news, her
advices having been anticipated by the North Star.
The Star Of the West was delayed by an accident
to her machinery.
Our correspondent at St. Thomas writing on the
10th uit- says:-The internal dssensions of vene-
zuela, which do not bear the character of ordinary
political revolutions, but are marked by many afro
cies, nave rendered 1t necessary for the Governor
of this island and the Consuls and Vice Consn,s
eding in Bolivar, to take the necessary steps for
protecting the interests and even the lives Of their
respective countrymen. This island is healthy
Business dull The steamer Paramatta remains on
the Anegado reef. Her back has been found bro.
ken, and she is a complete wreck
We have news from Hayti, dated at Port au
Prince on the 18th ult brought by the brig Isabel
Beurman. II was rumored that the leader OF the