The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-05
TRIPLE SHEET.
New York. Friday, October 8, 1850.



We have two days later news from Europe,
brought by the City of Baltimore, which left Liver
pool on the 26th and Queenstown on the 9th ut,
and which was intercepted of st. Johns yesterday
afternoon.
Italian Affairs had undergone but little change.
The bombardment of Ancona by the Sardinians
was going on both by sea and land, and Victor
Emanuels troops continued their advance into the
interior. Garibadis forces were preparing to
attack the Neapolitans near yalturno.
Financial and commercial affairs remained about
as previously reported.
By the arrival Of the brig T. B. Watson at this
port yesterday, we have news from Porto Cabello,
Venezuela, to the 10th ult Gen. Paez had been
appointed Venezuelan Minister Pienipotentiary at
Washington The Spanish Minister had demanded
and received his passports, and sailed for St.
Thomas. 1t is affirmed that Spain, under the pre-
text of seeking satisfaction for injuries to certain of
her subjects seeks the reconquest of Venezuela,
and that the withdrawal OF her Minister is but the
prelude to an attempt to recover her ancient
American possessions.
The overland pony express, which left San
Francisco on the 22d ult., has arrived at ST.
Joseph, Mo. The Uncle Sam sailed the 2lst ult.
for Panama with 2oi passengers and 81 10000 in
York. Business at San Francisco had revived con-
siderably, and the improvement was attributed to
legitimate causes. Tie general news from Cali
fornia is unimportant.
AS will be seen upon referring 10 the money
article in to-day's paper, there great excite
rent among the bulls and bears Of Wall street
yesterday, and a further heavy decline in the
prices Of oil speculative securities at the Stock
Exchange. I, is predicted, however, that the
existing prostraiion In financial affairs VIII not be
Of long continuance.
The Prince of Wales had a long day of II in
Washington yesterday. First, in company with
large party, he visited the Capitol, and took
hasty view OF the objects of interest there. At
noon the President held leyee, and the Executive
Mansion was thronged with visiters, the President
conducting the ceremony of introducing the Prince.
The royal party then visited the Patent Office, and
examined the various works on exhibition. subse-
uueutly, In company with Miss Lane, the Prince
spen, couple OF hours a, Miss Smith institute for
young ladies', where he INDUCED in game Of ten.
pins. Ia the evening the President entertained the
diplomatic corps and large party at dinner, and
Miss Lane held reception. The day closed with
a brilliant display Of fireworks In honor Of the
Prince.
Commerce was held yesterday. The principal
subject under consideration was a draft Of a memo
rial to Congress in regard to providing additional
facilities for the transportation Of the mails be-
tween China and our Pacific ports. A full report
OF the proceedings Of the Chamber Is given in
another column. Mr.. W. 6. Lindsay, NJ. r., who
arrived in this city yesterday, invited to meet
the members Of the Chamber Of Commerce at such
time as may suit his convenience.
meeting Of the stockholders and creditors OF
tae Artisans Bank was held yesterday in the bank
parlor, when the affairs Of the bank were discussed
and a resolution was agreed upon TO appoint re-
ceiyer. NJ. Augustine Smith, Of the Nassau Bank,
was designated, and that gentleman asked for time
20 consider. In consequence Of which the meeting
was adjourned o. sine O'Clock this morning, when
II Il expected Mr. Smith will accept The pro-
ceedibgs ii the supreme Cour, with reference 10
tie appointment II a receiver were continued
yesterday; bu, Al an carly stage postponement Of
tAe case was agreed TO. pending the action Of the
meeting Of stockholders alluded to above.
The October meeting u the American Geo.
graphical and Historical Society took place las,
evening. bot Tic attendance was small that the
reading OF an Interesting paper on Syria and the re.
nowned pruses. ~ n. Jos. r. Thompson, was post.
poned It'll the 18Th inst
In The United States District Court, in ,he suit Of
the United States against McSsrs. George Law and
Conover. TIC soretss of Isaac v. Fowler late Post
master, a commission has been issued 70 take the
Testimony of Mr.. Fowler. On Wednesday Judge
Belts. on the application Of Mr. W. II. Robinson,
solicitor Tor the defendants, and Judge Roosevelt,
United states District Attorney, appointed James
r. Dwight, Esq. 70 execute tie commission, aud
who leaves to-day IN the Quaker City for Havana,
wher, Il Il understood Mr. Fowler j. al present.
The Board u Aldermen did not meet last night
For want q quorum.
IN The Board o. Councmen last evening, Mr.
Pinckney presented resolution directing the
special committee on tie reception o. the Japan
csc I'm osssy to present detailed statement or the
expenses Incurred, which, AFTER some debate was
laid on the table. A large amount 81 roa,ne busl.
mess was transacted.
N the General Sessions yesterday Reeo,5.r
Barnard sentenced Thomas y. Maaday =, Tho
Icntcatory for four mon;hs he having pleaded
guilty = IN assault rpoa Lug Alien.
1As ucs Of oot'or yesterday ezbrAccl tctxeca 500
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