The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-11
The News,


The steamship North Briton, nom Liverpool
May 80, and Londonderry 3ist, with four days
later news. passed Farther Point about Eve o'clock
yesterday afternoon. The intelligence from Sicily
is of very contradictory character. One account
states that Garibsld had defeated the roy al troops
and had entered Palermo, while the Neapolitan
dispatches claim the defeat and flight Of the
insurgents Later dispatches say that every
thing was going we'll for Garibidi and
that his success was only q question
of time. Several Neapolitan vessels Of war had
arrived before Palermo. The English and French
residents had gone on board the steamers Of their
respective countries. From England there Is no
political news Of interest severe storm had
prevailed ON the English coast, and much damage
was done to the shipping at Liverpool. The Liver
pool cotton market was very duh, and the lower
qualities had slightly declined. Breadstufs quiet
but steady. Consols in London May 81, closed at
e4f q e5 for money and account
The steamship Prince Albert, from Galway, May
y, via st. Johns, ~ F., arrived at this port yester
day. The details Of the news brought by her have
been given In our columns
By letters from our correspondent ct Denver City
we learn that the tide Of emigration TO the Pixies
Peak gold mines still continued. The news from
the mines was cheering, but nothing of q striking
character had been developed. number OF CAPT
talists from the large cities were arriving at Den
yer City, and were anxious to invest their money
In mining operations or in city lots, II convinced
that II was safe. There we're some reports OF In
dian troubles, which turned out TO be only some
slight depredations committed by band of Indians
while under the influence Of whiskey.
BY the arrival OF the overland mail coach from
California, arrived at Springfield, No., yesterday
morning, we have three days later news than that
brought by the pony express, The news from
Japan and China Is very interesting. The Chinese
government had concluded 10 pay the English and
French governments their expenses, and accede to
all their demands The Emperor Of Japan, on the
18th Of March, while going from his house TO The
palace, was assassinatcd by fourteen Japanese in
disguise. The retinue of the Emperor had six men
Killed aud several wounded.
The news from Mexico, with dates 10 June /, re
ceived by way Of Havana, is highly interesting and
important Gen. Uraga, the "crack" general Of the
liberals, who was besieging Guadalsjara, was
beaten and captured by Vol during an assault on
the town. Another liberal force, under Gen Rosas
Landa, was routed at 0ajaca by Cobos. Landa and
q remnant Of his troops had fed TO Vera Cruz.
where no arrived on the 2ith ut Things are
Frightening for Miramon. We publish, with other
Mexican news, the assets and liabilities Of Jecker
a Co, Of the city Of Mexico.
correspondent at Bridgetown, Barbados, wri.
ting on the 18th Of May, says:-The weather has
changed for the better after long spell ofdrought
which at one time threatened the destruction OF
the cane, but during the last week the island has
been blessed with copious showers, which has re-
eu.rstafed MIA Dts of all desert ntioDs More than
half The present crop Of sugar has been shipped.
and the whole win exceed 900 hogsheads,
which FAR exceeded expectations The burnt dis.
tict sull presents dismal appearance, notwith-
standing several bulldogs are being constructed
but some time must tlapse before the chasm Is
flled The last lot Of pipe has arrived from Eng
laud 10 complete the Introduction OF water 10 the
city from the interior. Business Il very dull ut
present. Health Of The island very good.
Major General Jetup, for many years in active
and prominent service in the United States army
died in Washington city yesterday afternoon 10 the
seventeen year Of his age An Interesting sketch
" his life and services will be found In our pa Der
this morning
From our correspondent we have a fall account
Of the arrival and reception Of the japanese EN-.
bassy in Philadelphia. l. viii be seen that acme
Of The crowd INDUCED in coarse and abusive ian
guage towards their distinguished visi,ers.
At meeting last evening in Tiliord Tall, IN Sc.
veuth street, where the subject Of allowing The
Bible 10 be read Ia the public schools Of the city
was discussed, q committee Of FIVE - Rev. Peter
Mixseil chairman was appointed to make pre-
iiuibsry arrangements for mass uiso'iDg on
Tie zane subject " be held at AZ carry dly