The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-04
Tho News.


The steamship America has arrived at Halifax,
with European news to the Esd ult, four days
later than the advices brought by the Nova Sco-
tian. A copious summary Of the news will be
published in today's evening edition of the
HERALD.
We are informed that the steamship Weser, orr
ginaly appointed to sail from Southampton on the
18th ult., has been temporarily withdrawn from
the Bremen line, and would not resume her trips
this year.
There is nothing specially important respecting
the Harpers Ferry affair this morning. The trials
OF the prisoners are still progressing at Charles
town. Coppie. already convicted, has not yet re-
ceived sentence. Shields Green, one of the negro
prisoners, on trial yesterday, and his case will
be submitted to the jury to-day. COPELAND will be
next placed on trial. Stephens, though still suf
fering severely from his wounds, will probably be
examined before the Magistrates Court on Monday
next. 1t is expected that Cook will submit full
confession to the Court and plead guilty.
The Netherlands government has published
very interesting official report Of the trade
carried on in the port Of Nagasaki, Japan,
from the 18th of October, 1867, to the 18th Of
July, 1869, and the statistics give fat
tering idea Of the commercial prospects which lie
before the civilized nations when Japan and China
are fully opened. During the period referred to
one hundred and forty-nne vessels arrived at Maya
saki and all foreigners were freely admitted by the
authorities the flag Of the ship only being scru-
tinted So brisk was the trade that the authorities
were nearly overwhelmed; but still they endeavored
to meet it in liberal spirit, with the exception Of the
Commercial Corporation, a sort Of native Chamber
of Commerce, the members of which have enjoyed
monopoly. Warehouse accommodation was very
much required. The Japanese junks coming into
port were increasing In number. Within two years
Japan will furnish good supply of raw silk, but at
present her experts not well suited for European
or American markets. Coal ia sent to China, with
fair and steady supply. police has been organ
lied in Nagasak and foreigners were well treated.
Vessels were repaired there satisfactorily and
cheaper than in Shanghae.
The Cooper Institute was crowded last evening,
for the purpose of ratfying the republican nomina
lions for State officers, and also with the hope Of
listening to some of their "great guns expound
Stewards irrepressible conflict doctrines. But the
principal speech Of the evening was Tom Corwh's
conservative exposition of the constitution on the
subject Of slavery, which was rehash Of his Brook
lyn address fully reported in yesterday HERALD),
without its raciness and merriment
The Chamber Of Commerce held their regular
monthly meeting yesterday. The Secretary read
v0luminous correspondence between Lord John
Russell and Mr.. Dallas, the United States Minister
to England, in regard to the gold medals sent to
the latter place for presentation to the British off,
GERS engaged in the late Atlantic cable expedition
-Four new members were elected. An interesting
report on harbor encroachments was read and apl
proved and ordered to be printed. Matthew Mau-
ry read paper giving an account of the adultera-
tion Of cotton by the Southern cotton growers. A
communication from Prof. Olcott, of the Dudley
Observatory, in regard to furnishing standard time
for New York from Albany. by means of telegraphic
communication, was read and referred to com.
mittee.
At the meeting of the Board Of Aldermen Last
evening resolution was adopted resembling
the former resolution inviting the Mayor to
convene the Board on the 10th inst. for the
purpose of appointing clerks for the several
district Courts, and named the 14th inst. as the
day Of meeting. Petitions of property owners on
eeVentyirst street, for grant to run line Of
Stages from Second and Third avenues to Central
.aiA' were presented and referred. resolution
n.0 ehec1 mat the salary of the Superintendent
VI fne apparatus be increased to the sum of g. 900
per annum, was referred to the Committee on Sa-
!ar'es and Offices. On motion Of Alderman Starr
was Resolved mat the Street Commissioner
cause an examination to be made as to the safety
ana ProPnety OF removing the partitions in tho
uovernors Room, and report to the Board tho nro-
bable cost communication was received from tbs
Oroton Aqueduct Department setting forth that
The appropriation for water pipes and LAYING ths
came is nearly exhausted, and Offering for adont;on
aresolusi0n TO the effect that the sum Of s 600 be