The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-23

The steamship Ariel arrived at this port yester-
day from Aspinwall, bringing news, via the Pana.
ena railroad, from San Francisco Of the 30th ut.,
end the Central America and South Pacific mails.
uhe Ariel brings 1878 ,29O in specie.
The revolution in New Granada still con.
tinues, the State of Bolivar having formally
declared itself independent of the federal
government. Three of the eight States-Magds.
tena Bolivar and Cau,a-were in open hostility to
the government. Santander and Magdalena were
expected . separate from the Confederacy on the
same day that Bolivar seeded, and the progress Of
effairs indicate total disruption Of the republic.
From Salvador, 9. A., We learn that the Presi-
dent of that republic has issued a de ,ree prohibit
ing the importation Of foreign spirits into that re-
public after the 3lst ut. The decree is considered
unconstitutional. The government has conceded
to Sidney Oaksmith, of New York, the privilege OF
e. ablishing bank in the republi,.
There news from Nicaragua is of no interest.
The United States steamer Wyoming was AT
Canao June 20, and would remain there until Mr..
(lay, the United States Minister, Is advised as TO
Che final determination Of the Peruvian govern
ent a. respects the demands of the United States.
Dir. Clay is doing all he can TO obtain peaceful
and satisfactory adjustment OF the American
claims; and II is rumored that the Peruvian Minis
Ger Of Foreign Affairs is more favorable disposed
now towards peaceful solution OF the questions
OF issue than he has been during any previous stage
OF the controversy. II is thought IL Mr.. Clay had
O little stronger naval force to back him up, or
little more backbone in making his demands, there
would be no doubt of his success.
The news from California is unimportant.
Quiet prevailed at Pyramid Lake, most Of the
hostile Indians having left that locality. yalu-
able silver vein had been discovered about forty
Eve miles from Mound Lake in Carson valey.l
Adyices from Oregon indicate that Shel Is
elected to Congress. The members Of the Legis-
sure elected sum up as follows-Anti-Lane demo
Gratis. q: whig, 1; Lane democrats, 10; republi.
cans, IL.
Our military visiters, the Savannah Blues, spent
most of the time yesterday forenoon in their quar-
Gers at the Iafarge House, where they were ytsi.
ted by large number Of the members OF the City
Guard. The Blues appear TO be much gratifed
with their reception, and between them and the
City Guard o strong attachment has been formed.
In the afternoon they visited the residence Of Lieut..
Col. Ferris at Manhattanyille, where they were
most Hospitality entertained. Tonight dinner
will be given to them at the Metropolitan Hotel.
The Emmett Guard of New Haven. Conn.,, will visit
this city on the 3lst nst and will be received aud
entertained by the Irish FusiIeers. The Chicago
Zouayes will return to this city on Wednesday
morning. Accompanied by the Second company
of the National Guard they will pay visit to West
Point, and IL is expected will give an exhibition
drill in iron, Of Cozzens' Hotel.
Further particulars In regard to the remarkable
meteor which made its appearance on Friday night
last with observations on its great velocity through
the air, will be found in our columns this morning.
We publish this morning letter from Gerrit
smith to Frederick Douglass, giving his views on
the Presidential question. Mr.. .. says that he can
neither vote for Lincoln Breckenridge, Bell, Doug.
tas nor Houston, aud denominates temperance,
freedom and the irrepreSsible conflict as bis
platform. In conclusion, Mr.. smith enteriains but
Little hope for temperance or freedom 10 our day
Comments on the letter are given IN our editorial
Columns.
The speeches Of Senator Douglas on Bunker Hill
On the 18th, and at Albany on the 10Th inst, are
given among our political intelligence to-day.
joseph Gales, the veteran editor Of the National
Ynfegi9enc,-, died In Washington on Saturday
night. Of paralysis. Mr.. Gales was in the seventy
afh year Of his age. In lsos he purchased the IL
t,Uigenoer establishment and from that time to hi
death has been It's principal editor.
The dwelling house Of the Hoo. A. b. Conger, OF
bis farm In Rockisnd county, was yesterday morn
Ing totally destroyed BY Gre. OF fifteen persons
farm hands In the house at the time Of the fire, bu
Cen escaped the remaining Eve having perished il
che flames before they could be aroused aud res
cued. Several outhouses we're alse destroyed
The total loss Is about $4,000.
A full account, furnished by Capt. Storm, Of n,
seizure Of the brig yIrginian at st. Georges, Der
tnuds, 90 suspicion tina, che might be engaged ID
the slave trade, Il given In our paper to-day.
The sales Of cotton embraced 500 bales saturday
pIls The market closed withou. change in quotations
rue siisr om lhe Red river md other porte Of ,bs