The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-05-24
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The News.
The Persia from Liverpool 18th, and Queenstown
the evening of the 18th ins arrived at this port al
three p. n. yesterday, with three days later ad-
vices than previously received. The news is i'm
portant.
The instruction In Sicily and the movements of
GaIibaldi epgrossed the public attention. The lat
es. accounts from Sicily represent the instruction
still continuing. The headquarters Of the insur-
gents were at Cefalu, fifteen leagues from Palermo.
Nothing had been received as to the landing Of the
Garibaldi expedition.
The members of the Sacred College had suggest
ed TO the Pope the convocaton at Rome of every
Catholic Power, TO point out the reforms needed in
the Pspai States.
Forty five thousand Russians were collected on
the Pruth ard IL was also reported that the Porte
lad assembled 80 900 men at widdin-
The Earl Of Malmesbury stated to the House of
Lords on the 18th inst that the Nicaragua treaty
had been signed, aud that the right Of passage
over the Isthmus Of Panama had been recognized.
The financial and commercial intelligence Is
considered favorable.
Advices from Shapghae to the 22d Of March state
that intelligence had been received from Jeddo
that the health OF Mr.. Harris, our Minister at
Japan had improved.
Adyices from Vera Cruz TO the I6th inst. have
been received, containing the important inteli
geuee that Zuloaga had issued decree on the LIST
inst oeposing Mramon and assuming the Presi-
dency CT Mexico himself. II Is stated that this
movement had caused great alarm. Uraga, at the
head Of six thousand liberal troops, was at Guiana
juato On the 9TH inst, preparing to attack the
capital
In Congress yesterday the Senate eoncurrod In
the House amendments to the bill providing Tor an
increase OF the pay Of naval officers aai the bill
now simply requires the Presidents assent TO be-
come alaw. A committee Of conference was ap.
pointed on the amendments 10 the Military Acade-
my bill The point in dispute between the houses
Ia the proposition to appropriate 81 100000 for a
regiment Of mounted volunteers for the defence Of
the frontier Of Texas. A resolution calliag On the
Secretary Of War for information relative to the
sale Of the Fort Smelling reservation was
adopted A bill providing for the disposition
OF the Africans captured on board slavers was
reported AID laid over. Some conversation took
place between Messrs. Hammond and Wilson re
sPeetibg The recently published but undeliyered
speech Of the latter, the suppression Of the Af
can slave trade. Mr. Hammond repro0ated the
practice Of publishing speeches that were not dc.
livcftd. and Mr.. Davis offered a resolution that
measures BE- taken to prevent such occurrences in
future but 10 action was taken on the proposition
The debate the que stion OF protecting slave pro-
perty in the Territories vas then continued by Mr..
wigfa1. OF Texas The Senate held an executive
session tn which the naval appointments made dur
Ing the recess Of Congress were considered, bu.
vote ives taken on them.
The House yesterday passed the bill making ap.
preparations for the expenses OF the legislative,
executive ard judicial branches OF the government,
The appropriations amour; 10 about g. 200 .O00
The House refused 10 pass the appropriation for
Tie Auxiliary Guard, and so the capital will be
minus police force unless the local authorities or
game one. The Senate bill providing for lice
Of telegraph from TIE Atlantic to the Pacific was
discussed. motion to lay the bill on the table
was defeated by a vote OF eighty 20 ninety.one.
The bin making appropriations for certain civil
expense, and Tor the coast survey and lighthouse
e.'aO'hlmIut wes discussed in Committee Of the
Whole. ard reported to the House
A,'ue meeting Of tie Emigrant Commission.
ers ycs,ciday, Dr Sintoct, Assistan; Physiciau OF
wsie', Island presented bis resignation which was
accepted. Dr. Guam sent IN commune alton ask
ing 10 Lave a small steamer placed a, his disposal
f-rv'tits tho floating hospital and infected YES
ttls When We referred TO the President ard Couu
sci - nc Bosrd. The National Sanitary Commit
tee sent an inyi's,ion 70 the Board 10 attend the
meeting q The Sanitary Convention 10 be held a,
Boston this sumner. II was placed on fle. From
TIE weekly s'atomen, It appesrs tina, 273s emf
giants arrived here during the pas, week, with
makes the runter since December 81, ass. The
conn u,aiicn balance yesterday amounted to $50.
l5i o. bot Of this sum s23i76 &c will this day be
Iaa 10 l.quidaie re claims Of the various counties
Of The State against the Beard
In the Circuit Court yesterday, Of the request Of
counsel in the case Of Hicks, convicted OF piracy
IN rcb'irg the captain OF the oyster sloop Z. A.
Jchoson- the bearing Of argument on motion for
arrts, q Judgment was postponed TN Monday
next.
ExJudge Unshoener has been appointed by the
Supreme Court referee 10 take testimony In The
contested election case Of williamson and sickles
Mr William q. Taylor has been ap pointed Assist
ant Postmaster BY Mr.. Dix, the newly appointed
Postmaster Of this city.
Tie Excise Commissioners held meeting yes
terdsy, at which they granted one license for go.
They adjourned III this morning.
The body Of man, supposed 10 be that OF Capt
George H. Burr, Of the sloop r. A. johnson, was
found in the river at the foot Of J street. Green.
point, on Tuesday night Upon an examination
psde yesterday moruing ~ the Coroner, 1t was