The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-10-12

make money for her owners until after the arrival Of
rival steaera OF which there are quite number build
ing for this trade Messrs Jardine, Matheson Co.
building twoi Messrs. Apcar Co.. two; Lane Harper and
oihers swo; Lyal. SIN Co., one besides three are
them are owned by houses in China and the East Indies.
This does not include the American steamers Governor
the Yangtsz The Ly.cc moon, belonging to Dent Co.,
is running between Shanghac and Tien tsn This
is the rival OF the Yang sze the American built steamer
arrival at Hong Kong last fall Of the Ly.ee-moon,
the Yang tsze,s time had been equaled
by any vessel afoat One Of these steamers being Amer
can the other English bu belonging the great rival
houses OF Jardne Co.. and Dent Co., the rivalry be-
tween them Is very great
The Surprisewhch her captain claims TO be the fastest
vessel built-has, 1t Is claimed attained the
raordnary speed Of twenty-five miles an hour whom
the Sacramento
She is commanded by man equal to any emergency,
who With the determination Of not being beaten in
In this connection win mention that Captain Allen
carries with him letter. received from Jefferson Davis
rendering him permanent position, in the way Of COM
mission in the bogus conederacy which Captain Allen re-
fused to accept
Another Boston steamer Of the SURPRISE owned
by Forbes Co., is supposed 10 be tho way out
Her captain Sweeney left here in May for Boston, via
Califol MIA, for the purpose Of bringing her out.
Freights are enormously high The old English steamer,
Scotland, which OCCASION 4ala trip between this
port Nagasaki and Shanra lately chartered for
trip Hankow and back 10 the latter port, for 20 900
taelsequal TO about $50 000 The Fire Dart has been
chartered for ii 900 taels per month Somo three
Of the Pennsuar and Oriental Company steamers have
been bought for the river so that now very SOON not
less than twenty Steamers besides unks and other craft
will be employed there.
Danger from rebels, which renders IL necessary for
vessels trading to armed operates great draw back
to trade The river and as mentioned in my last letter
has had favorable effect upon business IN Japan Trade
having been checked in China by the difficulties
there caused by tho rebels prices OF tea silk and other
commodities have bcen enhanced thereby causing buyers
TO come to Japan for thci rs silk, and such goods az
could DO had here at bette antage than in China.
On tho LIST and "a Of the tn Japanese month (8tn
and 9th july was Matsur greatest Of Japanese holidays
Of the Japanese government, which was done as an
act Of precaution against threatened outbreaks which
the government fears Just now 1t was done at the re-
quest Of the British Minister who deemed necessary In
view Of the attack lately made upon the Legation.
The postponement has caused much bitter ana angry
feeling among all classes especially the lower order
who had been anticipating good tme by getting glori
ously drunk and having good time generally,
The celebration consists In PROFESSIONS plays Dances
fantastic dresses nuec, and all that is amusing and r.
dculous II Is public spectacle, exhibited the birth
dry Of the god Suwa the patron saint Of the city place
supposed to stand on the top Of tho Tua some
where In Japan and Ia Allied with idols and images Of
ry description where plays are acted for the diversion Of
Suwa and his worshprers II s here where the god and
lord OF thousand legs stands, which tho japanese 30
yenoFate.
II was mistake for the British Minister TO interpose
there good reason TO fear attack being made
upon foreigners upon the contrary there was greater
security and less danger than before the attack
made the Legation. II is doubtful II the celebration
takes place this year.
France.
The Bank of France the Goth ult raised s rate Of
discount from to 81 per cent.
serious railroad collision occurred on the Northern
Railway, the Paris station, the 26h uit. Five
persons killed, and II feared others would die
from the injuries they sustained.
France has purchased foreign wheat to the value Of
eleven millions sterling since harvest Hence the rapid
loss Of bullion by the bank.
The ROurse heavy and lower. Rentes on the 9th
declined to $3.50.
Italy.
The London Times correspondent snys that telegraphic
dispatches state from clerical sources that the Pope is
seriously III than he has yet been; they speak OF
danger to his life There is no reason to suspect the
truth of this statement.
Tho King Of Italy would proong bis stay st Florence,
that he will 60 Naples the lat Of January, aud viii
commemorate his stay by general amnesty.
General Della Revere in entering upon his duties as Min
Ster Of War will be the amalgamation Of the Southern
army with that OF Italy.
The official Turin CGseYe publishes circular addressed
by Baron Rcaso to the Italian consular agents. In rcfe
renee to the national resources Of Italy Baron Rcasoi
says the national flag, to which Venice Is still want
ing, 100000 tons Of shipping, manned by
100000 sailors. He reminds the consu.s that the
international engagements OF Sardinia are the only
which valid in Italy, and that the treaties Of the
former Italian States to DO considered abolished
Baron Rcaso further says the consus have no political
duties They must nevertheless, endeavor to exercise
their influence according to the views Of the government
They support the policy Of the government which,
aiming at the Independence and unity of Italy, wis cs
disengaging the church from its temporal
preoccupations Wishes nevertheless, to remain
devoted the Catholic religion and to insure its spiritual
Independence.
Turbulent demonstrations had taken place Bologna
caused by the high price Of provisions Several arrests
were made and precautionary measures adopted.
Bands Of brigands were sl giving trouble in various
by Boghese addressed to the Caabrans and Nepoitans
urges them to cxpe the foreigners in the name Of religion
and Frames the Second.
Austria.
The Ga;ete der Danube reports that an attempt
recently made at Vienna TO assassinate the Archduke
Albert, by placing bomb in place where the Archduke
would wait for train for Vienna. The bomb is said
have exploded half an hour after tho Prince had de-
parted.
The Custom House officers at Pcsh having seized some
Struggled tobacco, the inormcr, woman was furously
pursued by the people, The military, who intercred
received with Kisses cries, whcreupon they
used their arms, and several people were wounded M
Hungary is said have rendered the rural population
better disposed to pay taxes to the Austrian govern
ment.
Vienna despatch says that Klapka Kossuth and Turr
will have conference with N. Teak and other Hunga
rans relative to the affairs Of Hungary.
The Transy yanan Diet Is convoked for the 4h OF No
vember.
Prussia.
It is said that after his coronation the King will pay
visit TO the Emperor Of Austria.
Spain.
The Spanish government still refused to acknowledge
any sovereign of Naples but Francis the Second and
Italian Minister on the point Of breaking of dipo-
matte relations and leaving Madrid
Turkey.
The Porte had sent fresh Instructions to Omar Pacha,
ordering him Immediately to recommeDce operations
against the Montenegrns Tho Porte about TO send
Of 100 men to Omar Pacha.
Ragusa despatch of the 9th says the insurgents had
attacked Gazkow and had burned three villages They
killed teen Turks and carr led of Eve pieces Of
tilery. Omar Pacha had marched against them.
Cape of Good Hope.
The August mails from the Cape had reached Plymouth
News not received.
India and China.
Additional dispatches in anticipation Of the overland
mail (Which had reached England in for the Ame
rcan portion to be forwarded per Asa state tina, at Cal
cutta, the Goth August exchange quoted at IS sd
Freights advancing. Gray shirtngs active,
but unchanged Twist without alteration. The
crop of indigo short Iinseed advancing. Hides
and rice also tended upward
AT Canton, August ~ business quiet and imports
generally unchanged Tea quiet Exchange on London |
I'D lower.
At Shanghai August 8, gray shirtings declining
Tea quiet. silk active and advancing Exchange Id. !
lower. Freights dull, but unchanged
Japan.
Russian line-ofbatle ship the Sweana, Of 100 guns
con had haao loct tl etofJ An