The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-03

The News.
The steamship Northern Light arrived at this
port yesterday from Aspinwall, with the Pacific
mails and SCISSORS in gold, and the passengers
which left san Francisco on the 18th ult. The ad.
vices from California and our other possessions on
the Pacific coast have been anticipated b. the
overland expresses.
The political news from Central America and the
South Pacific is somewhat important. In New Ora
NADIA matters were in about the same posture as al
last advices, neither party having done anything
de eisive y decree of arrest and Imprisonment had
been Issued against Mosquera, in which he was al
so deprived of his rank and title of General.
There was considerable excitement in Nicara
qua. growing out OF Gen. Walkers movements.
The Congress of Costa Rica, previous TO adjourn
ing, passed the grant to Mr.. Ambrose Thompson,
of New York, allowing him the privilege Of build
ing railroad across Chiriqui. The grant was
fercely opposed, but II is nevertheless fixed fact
now. Mr.. Dimitry the United States Minister sue
cceded in negotiating convention for the purpose
Of arranging the United States claims against Co.'S
Ia RIGA. The convention will sit in Washington.
A son of the Minister, Mr.. John Dmitry, came
passenger in the Northern Light, as bearer of
dispatches.
The official gazette of Guatemala recommends
the abolition of Congress. An impression prevail.
cd that Walker would make descent on Omoa or
Truxillo.
Chile continues prospecting and improving. More
mines have been discovered, and further works of
internal improveme Mt arc projected.
The arrangement Of the United States claims
sgains, Peru is progressing at snail's pace. j, is
likely to be long time before the affair is settled.
The ~ar Jvt-ovn Dvii,ia f'eru had not COM
menced though both sides were preparing and
expecting il, as they had been for several months
past.
IN Ecuador matters remained about the same.
An engagement was daily expected between the
forces Of Generals Flores and Franco.
The steamship Karnak Capt. Brownies, from
Nassau, \. r., July 2s arrived here yesterday
moruing. She brings the news Of the capture at
Nassau o. another SLAYER, with nearly four hundred
Africans on board The slaversupposed the Karnak
TO he war steamer, and in endeavorng to escape
ran uron the rocks, when a portion Of the crew
were drowned and part OF the cargo lost. The
captain Is said to have committed suicide.
The steamship Asia. from Liverpool on the 2lst
and Qucen.town on the 22d ult., arrived at this
port yesterday afternoon. Her adviees, however,
were anticipated on Wednesday by the Prince
Albert at IT. Johns. We have but little informa.
ton concerning the movements of Garibaldi.
Serious disturbances had taken place at Naples,
and several persons were killed. The news from
Syria j. very alarming, and fears entertained
az Beyrout Of the utter determination of the
Christians. In another column we give Lord
Broughams apology to Mr.. Dallas, and also
piiay a.;.cle upon the same subject from London
paper.
The steamer Great Eastern len this port yes,er.
DAY fof Old Pon, Comfort and Annapolis, having
about one hundred passengers on board The ex-
ciicmenj created by her departure was not greater
than tha, caused by any Of the mail steamers when
leaving Tor Europe or California. We give a full
accom-; Of her appearance and departure else
where.
The Prince Of Wales left Halifax and arrived at
Windsor, y. s. yesterday. where hc was received
by the usual demonstrations ofloyaiy Our readers
especially the ladies. may prepare Tor new sensa-
toa. 7; Is announced that the Prince will embark
Tor England o; New York and the royal squadron
AID the Admiral's also will probably rendezvous
o, this point 70 see him safely OF.
AZ the Young Mems Democratic state Conven-
ton In saratoga. cx Senator Foote Of Mississippi.
delivered an address on Tuesday evening. discuss.
ing The Presidential question on it, bearings
Nollh ana coeNhs ana cutting auu -li>hing most
numerically the Yanceys. Rhcus. Kcit,s, Jea
Davis and others Of the secession school OF poll.
tics. We give a report Of this rich and racy ora.
torical effort aud Likewise Mr. Douglas speech re-
Gently delivered at Concord. y. II.
The race between the celebrated yachts Julia
and Rebecca took place yestcr lay and resulted IA
the first named vessel winning the plate. A de-.
scriptou Of the contest Is given in another column
Another trial Of speed between the famous trot.
ting horses Flora Temple aud George NJ. Patchcn
came OF yesterday. Flora was declared the win
DER, after a spirited contest
The Emmett Guards Of New Haven, who have
been on visit 10 our city during several days
past. took their departure for home las, evening
During the day they visited the various public In.
s,itutions the East river. and sat down 20 fare
well dinner In the evening with the Sixty
regiment, whose guests they have been during their
stay in the city.
The Chamber Of Commerce held their regular
meeting yesterday afternoon. A number Of per.
sons were elected members, and others proposed
for membership. Quarantine correspondence was
submitted. and a resolution adopted calling for
report Of the condition and working of the present
Quarantine system, with q view Of settling The
difficulties that have heretofore existed on account
Of conflict between city and State authorities.
II may be a matter OF satisfaction 20 the business
men in tbs city and elsewhere who los, letters and
valuable enclosures from Canada By TIC extensive