The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-29

The Arabia arrived at Halifax at noon yesterday,
with dates from Liverpool TO the 18th inst; but as
the Nova Scotia telegraph line declined to forward
the regular report to the press until private parties
had the use of the wire for six hours, the des-
patches did not reach until after midnight. The
news from the seat of war is not very Important
The Austrians were Ietreatng from the line of the
river Oglio, and taking up position behind the
Mincio, thus evidently preparing to lead the war
into the celebrated strategic square of which that
river forms the western boundary. The French
troops were concentrating for a decisive action,
but at what precise point we are not informed. A
great battle, probably on the line of the Mincio,
was looked for within week. great naval de-
monstration of the French feet in the Adratc was
in preparation, most likely h the direction of We
nice Lord Palmerston had succeeded in forming
his Cabinet, which included Lord John Russell, Earl
Granville, the Earl Of Elgin, Richard Golden, Mr..
Gladstone and Minei Gibson.
The London money market was unchanged.
Consols closed on Friday at 92l 92S. The sales
of cotton for the week ending June Is in Liverpool
were 65 900 bales The market opened weak. but
closed firm, with an advance of one.eighth of a
penny fair and middlipg qualities. In the Liver.
pool market breadstufs were dull at Tuesdays de.
cline, and provisions showed a declining tendency.
We are called upon to record another Of those
trightul railroad slaughters this morning by which
thirty-three persons killed and from fifty to
sixty wounded. We have received but meaper
accounts by telegraph but it is probably another of
those socalled accidents which can only be as
cribed to gross carelessness. 1t is stated there
were but one hundred and fifty persons on the
train, so that more than nehaf either killed
or wounded. The place at which this wholesale
slaughter took place was near South Bend Indiana.
On the Michigan Southern Railroad. The train was
running az the rate OF from ten to twani~ i'--"--
bour hut the heavy rains Of the previous afternoon
on5 evan;ns haI swollen the usually small stream
to torrent, and the drift wood, passing down with
the high water, choked up the cuvert, converting
the embankment into a DAM which was carried
away by the conclusion of the passing train. We
give the names Of the killed and wounded, as far as
received, in another column.
By the arrival of the steamships Granada and
Northern Light yesterday, we have received some
additional news from Central and South America.
We give elsewhere letters from our correspondents
at Realejo, Granada, San Juan de Nicaragua, Val
paraiso and Callao.
We have received important intelligence from
Argentine Confederation, and preparations made
for vigorous campaign. The meeting of the
Legislative Assembly on the 5th of May, was very
enthusiastic. The war was popular with the people
generally. The natives of Montevideo sympa-
thized with Buenos Ayres, as they doubted the sim
cerity of Urquizas intentions towards their little
republic.
Our correspondent at Havana, writing on the
Esd inst states that the weather was very warm,
but the yellow fever was not spreading as rapidly
as usual. Not case had occurred on board any
vessel in the harbor up to date. He quotes ex.
changes very dull. Sterling, Is l6 per cent pre-
MUM; New York, sixty day bills, per cen,
premium New Orleans, short, a. 81 per cen
premium. Freights extremely depressed.
By the arrival of the bark Almira Coombs, Cap
tain Drinkwater, from Salt Cay, Turks Island, w
have adyces to the 18th inst. salt was plenty a
&c. Provisions scarce and high.
We have news from Liberia by the HeraI1 Q
the 9th and Goth Of April, and the Cayalla Messer
ger of May. The missionary operations were pre-
crossing favorably. There was perfect mani
among the inhabitants for cane planting Their
had been manufactured on the st. Paul's rive
during the present season 70 900 lbs. Of sugar an
$500 gallons of molasses and syrup, and the grind
ing of cane was still going on. The expectation
from the port of Grand Bassa for the quarter end
ing March 81, amounted in value to 253 95.
Attorney General Black has decided that no Stat
officer can lawfully issue any form of certificate il
the nature of passport Their issuance is cor
fined to certain legally authorized agents.
Capt. Pillsbury, the present Superintendent O
the Emigrant Refuge at Wards Island, the newl
elected General Superintendent Of Police gave al
entertainment to the Commissioners of Emigration
and a select company of invited guests at tn
above institution yesterday afternoon, prior to his re
tirement from the charge of the Emgrant Refuge
The guests were conveyed thither by the steame
Island Home, from the Castle Garden Depot. A
the dinner on the island speeches were made an,
toasts drank The company returned to the city a
dusk.
The several heads of the various public depart
ments OF tne City met yesterday afternoon in the
mayors once, and organized by electing Mayor
Iiemann chairman. No business of inheritance
was transacted and they adjourned to meet on
Monday next at three o'clock
The Excise Commissioners inform ne that tbo
Metropolitan police are now preparing returns q,
the names of all the liquor storekeepers who have
not held license for the past two years. with tho
intention of having suits commenced against ,borr
next week to recover all the money for which they
are liable TO be fined. If the names are returned
III time the suits will commence early next week,
large number Of property owners assembled
81 Tie City Hall yesterday, to be present at tn