The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-18
The News.

The News.
Oar special despatch from Washington states
that france and England have resolved 10 inter
vene in the affairs Of Mexico, and bring about an
ernistice for twelve months; also that conven-
ton Of delegates shall be held to arrange the ques
tons at issue between the beigerents in that dis
t,scted republic. The United States have been
Invited TO take part in this policy but it Is not
likely that the invitation will be accepted.
By the arrival of the Isabel at Charleston we
have later advices from Havana. The sugar mar
ket was quiet and unchanged, while vessels were
scarce and freight- had slightly advanced.
The examination in the case Of Frederic Hon.
man the alleged dcfaulting secretary and transfer
clerk OF the Vacifc Mail Steamship Company, was
resumed yesterday before Justice Connolly. We
r,i,p a report of the evidence in another column.
AT the conclusion Of the testimony the Justice fixed
The amount Of bail Of the accused at $40 900. The
prisoner is charged with Illegally issuing stock of
the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and forgery.
A further examination Of the case will take place
70 morrow morning.
Coroner Jackman yesterday resumed the inves-
6gstion into the circumstances attending the muir
der Of Walton and Mathews on the night OF the
.Oth u!t Several witnesses were examined, and
new aud interesting testimony was elected with
reference to Charles Jcflerds, the stepson of Wal
ton A full report Of the proceedings is given in
todsy's paper.
The Chicago Zouavcs yesterday visited Brooklyn.
where they gave an exhibition of their military
evoluiions that excelled. If possible those pre-
viously given in this city. In the evening they par.
took Of collation. at the armory Of the Washington
Crews Centre market, at the invitation OF the last
mentioned corps.
At the meeting of the Board Of Supervisors yes
tcrdsy a communication was received from the
Comptroller covering the County Treasurer's state
MEM Tor the week ending 18th inst. The balance
Of funds on hand at that date amounted to the
sum Of scl5,sS9. The amount OF revenue bonds
issued up to the present time authorized by the
Legislature, T. ~ .Oji,lc
The Board of Councilmen met last evening and
transacted considerable business. Communica-
tons we're received from the Comptroller, giving n
clear statement Of the present condition of his de-
psrtncn,. The amount Of money in the City Urea
sury at the present time is sl2j $50. and in the
County Treasury s3l5 $50. Tho Chief Engineer of
the Fire Department sent in his annual report, an
abstract of which appears in our report of the pro-
ceedings.
The puViIistic sensation j. decidedly on the in.
crease. We published yesterday what purportcd
to be a challenge ffom MorriSsey TO Heenan, and
today We publish the acceptance Of the challenge
BIZ the latter, and also card from Morrissey de-
nyinr tina; he was the author of the cartel
Twenty-Five thirty dollar licenses were applied
for to the Excise Commissioners yesterday. This
make. the total Of applications and licenses granted
mn 10 the present time this year, 100, or nearly
double the number granted in any year since the
r. H. Mr HagLcff m
forms Us, however that on examining the appca.
lions and bonds now before the Commissioners, he
6nds a. many as eighteen per cent spurious, the
securities named in them not being men Of the re.
sponsibnity required by the law, and who huns
around the Office of the Commissioners during the
days the great rush was made for licenses.
The annual commencement exercises Of the
Free Academy Of this city were held last evening
ut the Academy Of Music before large audience
The usual medals and prizes were awarded. and
fhe degree of Bachelor Of Arts was conferred
ppon thirty eight students The graduating claS
numbered forty-four, six Of whom received tn,
degree Of Bachelor Of Sciences.
The commencement exercises Of the Mount 81
Vincent CRoman Catholic) Academy took plsc,
yesterday. Mayor Wood and many distinguished
clergyrnen were present. Archbishop Hughes dc
Gyered an address. We giye full report
another column.
There rather doing IN cotton Yesterday. Will
prices withou, change; the sales embraced sbou
400 bales considerable portion Of which taken OF
spnners account Flour In fair demand Cor domcs
sc use and for export while prices Of common and medium
grades o. state and Western were nrrncr; the hehc
grades werc unchanged southern In k request, IN
prices though Ices buoysnt, were whou, change Of me
meat Wheat hrmcr for srruz lots shipping oric'
While winter was irregular; prime white was purchase
frm,aius Corn easier for mixed, while sales wor
more sctivc chiefly Eastern account and Tor export
pe-s AS Ices buoyani and active. Salcs e new mos
were made at ti9 81 sle 50. md new prime at sii Q
3 cars ccntnucd Grm and active, with sales OF 20
t1cs snd 200 200 boxcs al ra;es given IN anoihe
G., na. catc vas drn With ssics q i'ioo bag R'o