The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-31

The steamer Nova Scotan, which left Liverpool
on the 18th inst for Quebec arrived off Father
Point on Saturday morning. The news is two DAYS
later than that brought by the JASON and is quite
Interesting.
A Treaty Of peace between France and Austria
was signed at Zurich on the lst inst 1t is said to
be simply an elaboration Of the terms agreed upon
at villafranca. Other treaties we're, however, to
be signed in few days.
Great preparations were being made for the
Assembling of an European Congress, to be
composed of representatives of the FIVE great
Powers, and Spain, Sardinia, Sweden, Portugal,
Naples and Rome. To this Congress is to be con-
fded the fate Of Italy. 1t is reported that Great
Britain demands the complete independence Of
Central Italy from foreign control as sine qua
non Of her sending plenipotentsry to the Con-
gress. The Pope would soon, it was said, issue
general manifesto on the questions connected with
Italy,
Changes in the French Ministry are again
spoken Of.
The difficulty between Spain and Morocco has
been amicably adjusted.
The news of the arrival and courteous reception
of our Minister, Mr.. Ward, at Pekin, Is confirmed.
The intelligence was brought to Shanghai by q
Russian gunboat, but no letters were received from
any of the United States legation. cMr. Ward OK.
pected to arrive at Shanghae by the last Of August
with the ratified treaty.
The accounts from Japan state that the currency
question remained unadjusted, and trade conse-
quently continued suspended.
The steamship Great Eastern was still at anchor
at Holyhead, but nothing was actually known as to
the time of her depar ture for the United States.
The London money market was very buoyant,
and consols had advanced, the closing quotations
being 500 963 both for money and account.
American securities were without change.
Cotton was unchanged in Liverpool and holders
offered stocks freely. Breadstuffa had downward
tendency. Provisions were dull.
We publish to-day letters from Mexico, dated at
Guadalajara and in the city of Mexico on the 18th
OF September and the lst of October respectively,
which give full details of the progress of events in
That republic. The news Of the capture of Topic
oy the constitutionalists is confirmed. A full &C.
count OF the murder Of Consul Ormond Chase, of
Name, Ii given, with variety Of intelligence re-.
speeding the local and sectional squabbles in nearly
every part of the country.
The trial Of Old Brown, at Charlestown. Va. ia
rapidly drawing to a conclusion We give in
another part of to-days paper full report Of the
fourth days proceedings before the Court. The evi
dence offered on the part Of the defence was main
Iy as to Browns considerate treatment OF his nr;
soners The prosecution desired to submit the case
to the jury without argument but Brown insisted
upon his counsel making an appeal to the jury.
Accordingly one of the Commonwealth attorneys
addressed the Court and jury, and at the conclu-
sion of his remarks the Court adjourned till Mon
day, when the counsel for the prisoner will sum up
The prisoner has three lawyers to defend him
namely, Messrs. Hoyt, Of Boston; Chiffon, Of Wash.
ington, D. c., and Griswold, of Cleveland, Ohio.
Brown still exhibits the GOODNESS and fortitude
which have characterised his demeanor since his
capture. A couple of military companies from
Frederick and Winchester visited the prisoners yes
ierday, and an interesting conversation ensued be-
tween Old Brown and the Virginia soldiers, re-
port Of which is embraced in the despatch of our
special correspondent 1t is said that Cook is en-
gagged in writing his confession.
Rev. Henry Ward BECKER and Rev. DR.. Peters
(white), and Rev. Mr.. Garnett (colored), made
the Harpers Ferry affair and the irrepressible
confct' the subjects of their pulpit discourscs
yesterday. We refer to our reports for the record
of their views on these important matters
The atmosphere yesterday was quite cool. the
sky overcast with heavy Clouds which Judging
from their peculiar form or strata. Indicate a
coming snow storm. The city was unusually quiet.