The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-28

By our special despatch from Washington this
morning II will be seen that important news from
Mexico had been received by the Minister Of that
country. From information he had received from
a special bearer of dispatches at New Orleans,
who WAS on his way to Washington it seemed evil
dent that Miramon and the Church party had
been utterly routed and that the liberals were In
full possession of the City of Mexico. The Mexi.
can Minister was of opinion that the liberal govern
ment had fully and firmly established itself, and
that it would at once be recognized by the French
and English Minister'S.
Oar news from California, brought by the North
ern Light, which arrived at this port late
Saturday night, with San Francisco papers OF the
9Th inst does not present any interesting features,
having been anticipated in its important points by
the overland mail and pony express The agri-
cultural prospects throughout California were very
promising The sum Of ~ 66s had been subscribed
to the Frederick Monument Fund.
The revolutionary movements in consequence OF
the obnoxious election law and the course Of the
Granadian Congress In relation therets; and the
measures adopted to enforce the United States
claims against Peru are the most important items
from New Granada. Another important item men,
toned by our correspondent IRON San Juan del
Horte (Greytown), is that the Cauty contract has
not been ratified, had been formerly stated In the
newspapers
TheIs Is much complaint at the rsthmus on &C
count Q, imperfect postal arrangements. In con-
sequence OF there being no United States agents
there, the mail is taken In charge by the local au
thoriues. who generally make mess OF il. cor
respondent says that sometimes the letter bags for
Aspinuan are sent to San Francisco.
The Oregon Republican State Convention met
on BE 10Th ult, when David Logan was nominated
ms the candidate for Congress
From Vancouver Island we learn that great
indignation Is expressed throughout the colony at
tie administration o. Gov. Douglass. The subject
was elaborately commented upon by the press,
and Indignation meetings were quite prevalent.
The Governor was openly charged with malfeasance
and the prostitution Of his Office to selfish and per-
soual purposes.
Prom and after the first Of June, the steamers
for Aspinwal will leave New York on the LIST,
Ilth, and 2lst Of each month. The time of sailing
Of the san Francisco steamers will be changed TO
the same DAYS.
We have advces from the west coast Of Mexico
TO Aprl TO- The schooner Ewing, late United
States surveying vessel, but which had been pur-
chased by the Mexican government for q war
vessel. had arrived ct Minattlan, with the ma
ohinery on board for mint TO be established In
Sonora. The American schooner Julia, with the
apPuTtsEanees for the prosecution OF a survey Of
the bottom Of the Pacific ocean, was also at that
port. On her voyage from California she had
visited the wrecks Of the steamers Yankee Blade,
Union, Winfield Scott and Independence. but there
was not sufficient iDducement 10 attempt the trial
pf .l.trn II n..ltf ALI ~
news Ia urimportant
The steamship star OF the West, which left
Havana on the 23d inst, arrived here last evening
There Is no news Our correspondents letter con-
tains come statements relative TO the slave trade
which win be found interesting.
Our Key West correspondent under date Of the
2lst inst furnishes additional particulars relative
to he SLAYER bark William, late Of Baltimore, and
Witch was captured Of the coast Of Cuba, on the
9th inst. II IL stated that the crew OF the bark
KILLED Eve Of the slaves, s,the time that vessel was
hailed by the United States steamer wayandot,
in order 70 keep them quiet
The steamship nstanzas, nom Matanzs 22d
inst, arrived at this port last evening. A slight
reduction In clayed sugars had taken place at that
port, though but little business was Going for mus
covado the demand continued good; molasses had
declined slightly. Exchange on New York quoted
NJ par 70 per cent premium. The rainy season
had commenced, and several estates had stopped
grinding.
by advices from Puerto CsbeIlo to the l2th inst
We learn that the republic OF Venezuela remained
quiet. and that trade at that port was improving.
Mr.. Bronson, the Corporation Counsel, has
written an elaborate opinion, which we publish In
another cclurnn, on the disputed question relative
20 right Of removal and appointment Of the City
Chamberlain by the Mayor and Board Of Aldermen,
a. applicable 10 the recent case Of the removal OF
Mr.. Stout, and the appointment OF Mathew c.
Pistt Mr.. Bronson declares the legality Of the
action Of the Mayor and Aldermen in the appoint
|ment OF Mr.. Platt, and in this his views are con.
CURED in by Charles 0'Conor. Mr.. Stout at Grst
proposed q submission Of the subject TO the
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