The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-12
The News.

By the arrival OF the City of Baltimore and Arago
at this port yesterday, we have news from Europe
to the 3oth ult., one day later.
The papers do not contain full details Of the bat
tie of solferino any reports of the subsequent
movements Of the armies. 1t is evident, however,
that the Austrian army sustained very severe de-
feat, aod that the troops On both sides were much
exhausted by the fearful struggle.
Lord Palmcrston, with all the leading members
of his Cabinet he'd declared for strict neutrality
in the war and an energetic home defence, if rem
dered necessary by Interior complications The
London organ Of the new government is sanguine
that the time will arrive soon for the powerful
neutrals to propose peace.
Germany was still excited and the Foreign
Minister Of Saxony had replied in very spirited
terms to the late Russian manifesto, showing
Prince Gortschakof plainly that il was fully com
petent for the federation to arm in support of
Austria if the States thought fit.
The Liverpool cotton market closed steady on
The Goth ult. Flour was dull, without change in
price.
The next news from Europe viii reach US by the
following steamships which were appointed to sail
in the order annexed, viz
Ncme Where From. Daycf Sailing Destination.
Great Britain LiYerooo June New York.
Iansds ....,, Liverpool Jolly 2...... sosson.
Sofussa. Southampton July 4..... NeE York
We have news from Turks Islands to the 25th ult.
The Royal Standard says:-The weather has been
favorable the past week but it must be some time
yet before the pans entirely from the effects
of the late rains.
The ST. Thomas 7tdende, of the sth nit, contains
aJv tho OF,
troller of Curacao, and dated May 6, stating that
there will be salt obtainable at Bonaire for YES
sel chartered by foreigners after July 1859.
We have files from Bermuda to the 9Th inst.
The Bermudidn says:-For nearly two months
previously to Sunday, the Goth ult., these islands
suffered severely from perfect absence of rain.
The face Of the country had become pafched under
the intense heat of the sum- the heritage for cattle
was almost wholly destroyed; the young plants
under cultivation, at this time chiefly confined to
the sweet potato, varieties Of the melon tribe
and Indian corn, were so much injured in their
growth as to leave the planter with very slender
hopes of anything like crop. On Sunday, how.
ever, the country was relieved by heavy, soaking
rain, which lasted for many hours. There Is no
other local news.
The Board of Aldermen met last evening, but
transacted little business Of Importance The semi
annual report Of the Croton Aqueduct Department
was presented and ordered to be printed. We give
The material portions Of the document in our report
ot the proceedings Of the Board
Tie Board Of Councilmen transacted large
amount Of business last evening. resolution was
adopted directing the Comptroller to sell at auc-
lion the lease Of the Grand street ferry for term
OF ten years. A petition of the Central Park Com.
missoners, asking for additional appropriation
of $l6l CO., was referred to special committee
The Corporation Counsel sent in a communicative
giving il as his opinion that Fairchid Walker g. Co.
are entitled TO the contract icr the construction Of
gate houses for. the new reservoir.
The Health Commissioners adopted a resolution
yesterday authorizing the City Inspector to re-
move all bodies Of horses and other animals which
are neglected to be taken away by the contractors
for that purpose at the expense of the latter The
Health wardens represent the streets as clean,
though in pad repair
Inc annual excursion of the Hebrew Young
Mems Literary and Social Union took place on
SUNDAY TO st. Romans Well.
On Saturday night last. while the scavenoers
were Cleaning Out sink in the rear Of Nos l68 and
ifV East inn,ysecond street, they found human
ies In shghtiy decomposed state The police soon
after took charge Of the premises until the Coro.
ner, who was notified by the City Inspector. shall
have investigated the matter The limb was placed
in barrel and covered with alcohol
The ninth annual commencement of st. France,
Xavier's College came of yesterday afternoon be-
fore numerous assemblage Of persons. The pro
ncieney of the pupils was remarkable in comparison
with last year, and large number of premiums
were awarded. Our report is crowded out
The corner stone of the new synagogue "shearith
Israel" situated in West Nineteenth street, near
Fifth avenue, was laid yesterday with the Jewish
ceremonies usual on such interesting occasions. This
synagogue is intended for the accommodation OF
The Portuguese Lraeltes Of this city. will be of
EIaclOus ditneraiona and will nnaf ahort AGO 400.