The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-29

Tie Firemen Zouaves, under the command OF
Co., Ellsworth did not leave the city yesterday,
as announced, In consequence Of the men not
being fully armed and equipped Large delega-
tons OF the Fire Departments Of this city, Brook.
ign and Jersey City, assembled to take leave Of
their comrades, hut from the cause above stated
were disappointed. Iii now positively announced
that they will leave for the seat of war to-day.
Mr. G. j. ingersol, of Philadelphia, has suggest.
ed that Ex-presdonts buchanan, Pierce, Fillmore,
Tyler and Van Buren,, become arbitrators to settle
the existing difficulties between the North and
South
by despatch from Annapolis we learn that on
Saturday night the Tenth Company of the Eighth
Massachusetts, regiment in steamtug, cut out
the receiving ship Allegheny in Baltimore harbor,
and placed her under the guns of Fort McHenry.
The war was the topic discussed in every pulpit
Of the city yesterday, and the clergy Of all demo
limitations, in their prayers, offered up petition
that the horrors Of war might be softened, if not
ayerted. Ia consequence of the pressure upon
our columns, we are compelled to exclude
all the reports of sermons. Rev. Mathew Hale
Smith, Chaplain of the Twelfth regiment, who
went with the regiment, and returned in the Baltic,
preached in the chapel Thrty-fourth street and
Broadway. Impressive religious services were
held at the camp, in Castle Garden, yester-
day. Among the preachers on the war was the
Rev. James Freeman Clarke, of Boston, before the
Second Unitarian Congregational Society, at the
schapel, corner Of Clinton and Congress streets.
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher preached sermon
in favor Of sustaining the Union and constitution.
In stirring terms he called upon his congregation
to uphold the government, and suggested that the
Plymouth Church volunteers should be effectively
armed with reviewers.
We have adyices from St. Domingo ratifying the
| intelligence already published Of the cesson of
tie territory Of the late republic to the Crown of
Spain. Great excitement prevailed in Hayti in
consequence of the action of Spain, and the
Haytien government had protested against what
is termed the innovation of Spain It was feared
that Spain would be demanding all territory
acquired in conquest by the Haytiens from the
Dominicans during the last fifteen years; and in
that case the Haytiens will resist to the DEATH
We also have our correspondence from Cuba, bat
the letters contain no news Of importance.
by the arrival Of the schooner Euphemia Cap
tain L. A. Baylcy. we have adyiccs from Porto
Rico 10 the llth inst. The market for provisions
was abundantly supplied; lumber and coopers'
stuff also. Produce in much demand, and prices
slightly advancing. Planters were anticipating
more favorable news from the United States. SUI
CARS may be quoted at S. n 81 %. Molasses
sl4 per 10 gallons. Coffee, So 80 sl}. Freights
fer the United States dull; for Europe in great de-
mand "a having been paid for the last charters.
Exchange as per last advices 500 troops had
been taken from Ponce, per war steamer Herman
Cortez. on the 18th, for st. John, Porto Rico, to
replace those sent to st. Domingo. But little en-
thusiasn manifested.
The cotton market continued quite on Saturday
and a speculative feeling continued to be manifested.
The sales embraced about 900 bales closing stiff the
basis or l3ac I4c for mddlng upands with little or
to be had Of that grade Chased even lots The
receipts of four being Light the market was armer
and in good demand. Prices for most grades
closed at advance Of about Sc loc. per Dbl South
-four, under the influence OF intercourse,
beld 1t cher prices While sales fair Wheat was
in good demand, and closed at advance OF Ic per
lusie Corn lrner and In steady demand,
and sbcut 1c. per busneI higher. Pork was un-
changed; sales CT were maze at SIS SIX |
a SIS 70, ard prime a; sl325 q SIS SO. Beef was |
Grmer and active; extra mess sod at SI2. |
sugars IN ai. demand, with sales OF 7oS hhds,
chiefly refining goots, part at 4tic 4ssc, and
erocery stades - -lc &C., ana lao boxes 1T &c
sc Tie public sac of coffee comprised about 600
aud exhibited decline estimated By dealers NJ
a = cert Per Id. The prices obtained ranged from
10 &c. 1885,. average tlslc freigLts without
change Of Moment and engagements were light.