The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-09-24
THE NEWS.

The steamship Persia, from Liverpool 14th and
Queenstown 18th inst, was of Cape Race on Sun
day morning on her passage to New York. A
summary of her news, telegraphed from st. Johns,
Newfoundland, is given in the HERALD this morn
ing. 1t is four days later than that received by
the Saxonia.
The Persia passed, on the 10th inst, the steam
ship Great Eastern, putting back to England in
damaged state The Great Eastern was to have
sailed from Liverpool for New York on the 10th of
September; if she left on that day she had been
six days out when met in her crippled condition.
COnsols closed in London on the l4th instant at
93ss 1874 for morey. In the Liverpool cotton
market prices had advanced one eighth of penny
per pound for fair and mddling descriptions of
American, and holders were firm. The stock in
port amounted to SOS 600 bales, of which 52l 500
were American. The trade reports from Manches-
ter and Liverpool were unfavorable. Breadstufs
were quiet but steady in Liverpool, with the ex-
ccption of corn, which tended downward in price.
The Prince of Wales had set out fer Prussia, to
be present at the coming military movements of
the Germans on the Rhine. 1t was said that the
King of Prussia had again postponed his visit to
Napoleon. The Emperor of France had denied
that he was making extraordinary naval prepare
tons. Italian affairs were unchanged.
Tie steamship North Star arrived at this port
yesterday from Aspinwall, with nearly million in
treasure from California, the Pacific mails and in
teresting news from New Granada and the South
Pacific republics.
Our advices from New Granada are dated at
Panama on the 18th of September News from
the interior of tie Granadian confederation seems
To fOrpshadOw tho approa chinp d;ccol,t;on IF tho
Mosquera Cabinet, and the disruption of the newly
formed government of the United States of
New Granada The capital of the State
of Cauca had been taken by the conserva-
tive troops, and thus that powerful State
had fallen from the rule of Mosquera. Seniors Ospna
and Calvo, when prisoners of State, were very
roughly assaed by mob when passing through
one of the large towns on to Magdalena river. and
Senior Calvo was seriously injured from blow on
his head, given with heavy stone.
The United States steamer Wyoming. when in
charge of government pilot, passing out of the
port of La Paz, Mexico, on the LIST of August, ran
on coral reef, where she remained for three days.
sustaining considerable damage. The Wyoming
was at Mare Island Navy Yard, California.
British ship-Of-war was seen going into Taboga,
New Granada, on the l4th inst The United States
steamer Lancaster, in the Pacific, was expecting
relief from New York.
The news from the South Pacific is dated at
Valparaiso the 18th, and Callao the 2Sth of
August, fortnight later. All the republics re.
manned tranquil. The election of President Perez
had given great satisfaction in Chile. A large por-
ton of the loan raised in England for that country
in 1853 had been appropriated to railroad extern
sion, and some million of dollars re-loaned to in
dividuals at eight and nine per cent. The Peru
VANS regarded the appointment of a new minister
from the United States to the republic rs diplo-
matte triumph obtained over our government. The
annexation of San Domingo to Spain had alarmed
the South Americans generally for their future in
dependence. Trade had improved in Valparaiso.
City Judge McCunn presided yesterday in the
Court Of General Sessions. James Smith, indicted
for burglary in the second degree, in entering the
dwelling house of Elizabeth Ecklin, No. lOl West
Thirty-irst street, on the afternoon of September
Z, was convicted of an attempt to commit that
offence. He was sent to the State prison for two
years and six months. Andrew keenan,, charged
with highway robbery, pleaded guilty of an assault
with intent to rob, and was remanded for sentence
On the night Of the 18th of August he demanded
money from Mr.. Frederick Stroller, as he was
passing through Twelfth street, and, on being re-
fused, the robber dragged him into an entry way.
John Shane, who stole silver watch worth $25
from Hugh Brady, pleaded guilty to grand larceny,
and was sent to the State prison for two years.
James Merwin, indicted for forgery in the second
degree, in passing ten dollar counterfeit bill on
the Bank of Commerce, pleaded guilty to the
fourth grade of that offence and was sent to the
State prison for two years.
The news from Missouri creates great excitement
in this city, and many Missourians stopping in the
city are taking measures to send assistance to their
far off home. 1t is said that arrangements have
been made for the transportation of 900 equip
ments and about 3, 900 muskcts to Missouri imme.
diately from this city.
From the Far West we hear n great many ru.
mors about the threatened invasion of the Terri
tories of New Mexico and Arizona by rebel troops
from Texas. Forts McLane and Fillmore have
been destroyed, and the United States troops re
moved to Forts Craig and Stanton. There had
been conflicting reports of engagements at Me-
sa and Los Cruces, in which no reliance could
be placed. At last accounts matters were quiet
at Fort Fauntleroy, New Mexico, though it was
impossible to anticipate what new hostile move.
ment day might bring forth
From present indications the national fast
which will come off on Thursday, will be kent
with great solemnity. Mayor Wood has issued his
proclamation calling for the due observance of the
day and requesting the heads of all the DEPART
inents to suspend business.
An immense audience assembled last night in
Music Hall, Boston, on the occasion of a demon.
| statlon complimentary to Capt. Thomas Francis
| Meagher. Governor Andrew presided and. in a
brief but highly complimentary speech, introduced
Capt. Meagher to the assemblage. Hundreds Of
persons went away from the building, unable to
! obtain admittance.
The antwar and "peace' journals of this State
are endeavorng to prove the necessity Of the demo
cratlc party. What nonsense. We shall expec,