The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-20

the Argentine Confederation, Is fully confrme
The Montevideo correspondent OF the Correi
MercantI writes, that Ito judge by what Is sol
by each Of the combatants, they were both vict
rious; but we, who are able to view the occurrenc
with coolneAs and by the light of reason and impa
TALLY, must conclude that the blood which has bee
shed will be completely useless, as neither party
strong enough to impose its win upon the other b
force" Our correspondent in Buenos Ayres flu
nishes some additional facts concerning the battle
General Mitre, the Buenos Ayrean commander
made gallant stand after the detection Of his q
valry, with his artillery, and when he retreated
cut his way through the opposing army. Urquiz
had eight hundred prisoners, but the Buenos Az
reans had captured General Santa Cruz his son-in
law. Buen0s Ayres was sorry that she had rejecte'
the mediation of Mr.. Yancey our Minister.
We have news from Havana to the 18th instant
General Concha left Cuba on the 18th inst, ate
enjoying q magnificent farewell ovation. Old gu
gars were dull but the contracts for new deliveries
were active. The health of Havana was good ant
| the island quiet.
By the bark Restless, arrived yesterday morning
from Santa Martha, which port she left November
rs, we learn that battle Das daily expected al
Barranquilla, between the A1Des Of General Nieto
of the liberal party, and General Passado, of the
city of Barranquila the latter being in possession
| of that place. Business is at stand still.
| Captain Arey, of brig Fannie, arrived yesterday
morning from Sierra Leone, Africa, reports that q
few days previous to his landing the British steamer
Spitfre had captured, Nov. q brig supposed to be
the John Harris, Of New York, with 500 negroes
on board. She was lying at Freet0wn when Capt
A. sailed
From the West Indies our advices are dated at
Antigua on the 22d ult. The weather was favor.
able for the coming crops Occasional showers of
rain kept up healthy and vigorous vegetation,
and large yield of sugar cane was anticipated.
Two shocks of earthquake had lately been felt
there.
Late files from Barbados give the following
The crops throughout the island promise return
equal to if not surprising that of the past year.
Very heavy rain had fallen in November, more than
experienced for many years past in the same
month.
The Union meeting at the Academy of Music
last night was an immense demonstration of the
conservative sentiment of the metropolis. Not
only was the capacious building completely filed,
but In the adjoining streets several meetings were
organized, while martial music, the roar of artil-
lery, brilliant fireworks and blazing bonfires
added interest to the occasion and imores.
siveness to the scene. We give full reports of the
including the speeches of Charles
OConor, Mayor Temann, Washington Hunt, James
S. Thayer and Professor MitchiI, and letters from
Gen. Winfield Scott, ex.Presidents Fillmore, Van
Buren, and Pierce and other distinguished citizens.
Gen. Scott was nominated for the Presidency amid
the most intense enthusiasm thus showing that the
hearts Of the people turn warmly towards the
veteran warrior as the saviour of the republic in
the impending crisis.
lecture was delivered last evening by Mr. VIM
". Badger, of this city, at Clinton Hall, on "The
[rrepressible conflict and John Brown, before the
Young Mems Christian Union. There was but
small audience in attendance. Our report is
crowded out by other matter.
Both houses Of Congress were engaged yesterday
n discussing the slavery question. The House also
'aloted three times for Speaker, without efecting
choice. Mr.. Bocock, the democratic candidate,
las withdrawn from the contest, and it had not
been decided up to last night upon whom the de-
nocracy would concentrate their forces.
The Forrest divorce case was up before the Su-
,erior Court yesterday, upon an application for
lime to make bill of exceptions to the referees
.eport, and notice of cross cause for increased
,limony and an appropriation for counsel fees.
The case was not concluded when the court ad-
ourned.
The Board of Aldermen held their usual weekly
meeting yesterday, but the business transacted
was of no particular general importance.
At the meeting of the Board of Councilmen last
evening, a message was received from the Mayor
vetoiDg the proposed Yonkers Railroad, running
parallel with Broadway. The Mayor thinks the
proposed road should yield considerable sum to
the city, and responsible parties have offered one
million dollars for the grant.
The Board Of City Canvassers reassembled yes
terday at twelve o'clock. A resolution was passed
to have the official canvass published in the HERALD
and eighteen other papers. This was agreed to
after long debate. Several of the members spoke
in favor of having the canvass published in all the
city papers, but the majority considered the ex-
pense would be too great. The clerk read the off,
cial declaration and announced the result of the
canvass. The Board then finished up some unim-
portant business and adjourned sine die.
The official canvass Of the votes cast for city
officers at the recent municipal election in this
city, is published in to-days paper.
The Coroners investigation into the circumstances
attending the death of James Murray, who was
shot by Capt. de la Barrier in Brooklyn, some days
SINCE was concluded yesterday and resulted in the
discharge Of the captain.
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about7oO 800
bales closing amely the basis Of II for middng up
lands The foreign tended to depress the flour mar
ket which was heavy and closed at decline Of fully &c.
per bbL with moderate sales Southern was also easier
while the demand was fair. Wheat quiet and in the
absence Of sas Of moment prices somewhat nomi
nal at Saturdays quotations Corn less buoyant but
in fair demand, without change Of moment in prices.
Pork was heavy and prices easier, especially for
mess which sold at SIS S7 $40, and prime 81 81
Sugars firm and in good request with sales Of 800
900 hhds at prices given in another column Coffee was
firm, while sales were limited Freights to English ports
were firm, with fair amount Of engagements to Liver
pool and London at full rates. Cotton also engaged
for Hamburg, by steamer, at 1c per lb.
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