The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-15
TRIPLE SHEET.
new York. Saturday, September I5, 1860


The steamship Melita, which left Liverpool on
the 5th inst for Halifax and New York, arrived of
Cape Race at three o'clock yesterday afternoon.
The news is three days later than the advices
brought by the Asia, and is in some respects i'm
portant.
The continuance Of favorable weather for the
oops In England had still further depressed bread
stuas, and decline In -four TO the extent of one
shilling per barrel Is quoted. Tie cotton market
was steady and quiet while provisions continued
dull No change Of importance had occurred in
financial affairs.
Paris correspondent states that the French
government have just purchased ten large steam
transports in the United States.
The report Of Garibaldis visit to Monteleone is
reiterated, and il i reported that he had written
to the revolutionary committee that he would be
in Naples the sth inst. to assume the Dictator
ship in the name Of Victor Emanuel. II was
reported that Sardinia was about to intervene in
the affairs Of Naples, and that Gen. Lamarmora was
to proceed thther with thirty thousand troops with
the avowed object Of rescuing Naples from anarchy
in the event Of the downfall OF the Bourbons. sar-
DINA was making extraordinary military prepare.
tons.
The Pspai States continue disturbed. Ancona
had been declared in a state of siege, and the Pa
pal delegate had been recalled The French army
a. Bone was to be increased by $500 soldiers.
A revolutionary plot had been discovered at We
roma. II il said the revelations threw a startling
light on the proceedings Of a neishboring Power.
By the arrival OF the brig Julia Ford. Captain
SHEET, which vessel sailed from st. Kits August
e. we learn that the health Of the island was very
good. aud had been all the season. Much rain
lad fallen and the condition Of the crops con.
sidered very prosperous. During the stay Of Cap
tain s. the weather was very fine. On August 20,
the schooner Southern Star, Of Elizabeth City, N.
c., touched TO try the market with a cargo Of
shingles, and sailed the following day for tie Wind
ward. II was reported that the schooner Sarah.
forty days hence. had not arrived. On the eve
ming Of September 6, in lat 81 TO- Ion. "a 30, the
sky presented grand and beautiful appearance.
the whole northern hemisphere showing vivid
streak Of northern lights which were Of a deep
red hue. They lasted about three hours. Cap.
tain S reports having, on September o. in lat. s.,
Ion. - 30, had a severe gale from y. y. T..
We have some additional intelligence from yene
yuela. The war Of castles continued. and was Ike
~ to continue. the government being without adc
auase means to chastise the rebellion. Indians. In
order. however, 70 raise funds decree had been
issued enforcing the payment Of custom house dues
The seat OF government had been removed 10
fzamai.
Our correspondent a, Barbados writing on the
2ist ult.. says.-The markets are full OF bread
stuff. and prices are unremunerative The wea-
taer il very ayora bic for the growing crops. Our
mu;h admired volunteer corps is In a state Of re.
belliou. The members enrolled In July 1859, and
u. a. IaI f. Il
em unwitiingly Incurred the militia fine by neg.
J trg 70 enrol in January. ls6o according to the
d. MA act. and though they endcayored 10 repair
1 ~ crror a. soou o. Il came to their knowledge
tae 6ne was rigdiy enforced; hence the excite
nenf However, the House Of Assembly has the
matter under consideration, and no doubt mea
will BE- taken 10 remit the odiouS penalties.
The Douglas state Central Committee were IN
secret session eli dag yesterday a, the =. Nicho
las Hotel. considering ne important suhjcc, Of
fusoa. Messrs. Wood and Latin made an Official
report ii regard 10 their negotiations with the
green Committee, and offered a resolution agree.
ing with the ultmatum proposition Of the com
mittee. The resolution was voted down by vote
Of seven 70 dve. subsequently, the National De
mocratc Volunteers made oycrtnres 10 the com.
mlttes. asking ten electors names. 70 be taken
from The present BrechnfdEe electoral ticket, and
onehslf Of the State ticket. Before considering
the proposition the committee appointed . sub.
committee. consisting Of Richmond, Cagger and
Hubbard. with power to al any vacancies tina,
might occur 10 the electoral ticket and adjourned
sine de-
Judge Douglas reached Elmira, y. y. yesterday,
where he was received by large coucourse Of
citizens and q procession q Wide Awakes. He
subsequently addressed the people, though briefly,
"a be was suffering from fatigue and III health.
Last evening Judge Douglas left Elmirs, en route
for Clifton Springs, stopping at Csnandaigua.
Our Washington despatch states that the Cabi.
net met In council yesterday 70 deliberate upon
the statement Of Gen. Harvey with reference 70 the
san Juan affair, but no decision was come to on
the subject.
No decision has yet been rendered by the Score.
iAry Of The Treasury on the bids for the conswuc.
tiou Of the Pacific telegraph Il i said that Mr.
Hsbley. one Of the bidders for the contract. has
raised question a. to the informally and insult.
cheney Of bids other than his own, and tia, some