The New York herald., 1862-05-08

ionuon nad been instructed TO demand from Loru
Palmerston the exact meaning of his recent speech
on Italian politics in Parliament, more particu-
larry the portion which relates to the rule of Aus
tra In Venetia. BY consent of the King of Italy,
| French troops had entered into the territory of
Naples, and there engaged and defeated reac-
tionary brigand chief. 1t is said that the French
Minister of Marine will order the plated frgate
Couronne on transatlantic voyage, in order to
settle the question if such vessels be managed
in ocean seas. The war between the Turks and
Montenegrins was still in progress. the Turkish
troops suffering q severe defeat, according to the
latest advices.
On the goth of April the Spanish General Mes
sinas left Cadiz in her Catholic Majestys steamer
Feroal, for Porto Rico of which Island he had
been appointed Governor General.
Advices from st. Domingo, received by way
Of Cuba, state that there is likely to be some
fighting in st. Domingo between the Spsniards
and Haytiens the former claiming land as within
their boundaries that has been occupied by the
latter for ages undsputed. The stronger will
override the weaker; but. driven to bay, the Hay
items will fight. Several Spanish batteries and
some soldiers have been sent from Havana to the
scene Of dispute.
have important news from Mexico, dated At Vera
Cruz on the Esd Of April. The advance of the
French army on the city Of Mexico was rapid, sue.
cessful, and likely to be uninterrupted by any
serious native opposition. General Almonte had
addressed manifesto to the people, which was
regarded as an open approval of the foreign
monarchy plan and an endorsement of Macmillan
of Austria as a candidate for the throne The
masses of guerillas and outlaws who infest the
soil applauded the proposed change and supported
Amonte. On the 23d ut. the French army passed
Chiquihuita the great stronghold of the Mexicans.
General Zaragoza had very strong force in their
rear: but he was obliged to abandon his position.
The Spanish soldiers were pouring into Vera Cruz
from the interior in wretched condition, and al.
most naked. British war vessels were taking them
to Cuba; but the English officers and men grum-
bled loudly at being placed in such close quarters
with such 'silthy'' and unhealthy companions.
The American bark d. Chaplin, of Boston, was lost
on the shoals of Vera Cruz during terrific
norther on the 10th or Goth of April. All hands
are reported by our correspondent as saved.
Our Havana correspondent, writing on the Sd
inst reports the news of the shedding Of the first
blood in the Mexican war. party of Zaragozas
cavalry, having attempted to resist the French ad.
vance, were charged by few Of the Chasseurs
d'Afrique, who routed them with loss, capturing
twenty prisoners. The French commander says
that Juarez declared the war, and that the assassi
nation of many French soldiers justifes him in
continuing it. Ell Siglio, of Mexico city, says that
General Prim, by retiring from Mexico, has saved
Spain from grave complications with the United
States. The French also attacked and routed some
troops placed along the roadside by General Zara-
goza to protect the route Of the Condesa de Rens.
This was. no doubt. owing to mistake; but it has
all tended to rouse the Mexican hatred. On the
18th three thousand reinforccments for Zaragoza
arrived, and on the 2lst six thousand came froin
Puebla.
The Surveyor of the Port having been informed
that secessionist was on board the steamer Co.
lumbia, from Havana, in company with his Depu-
ties, Brown and Isaacs, repaired on board yester-
day. and after strict examination. discovered an
infantry officers sword in The possession Of the
porter of the ship. They also discovered an elegant
silk sash with tassels. Mr.. Brown took from the
person Of Mr.. Hammond, passenger,
a belt plate marked &C. S. A." on the
outer surface and "H.'' on the interior.
The passenger gave his name as John William
Hammond, of Monticello Sullivan county, n. Y.
He wae, in company with fellow passenger who
was on intimate terms with him, delivered to de-
tective Keefe, Of the Police Department, who con-
veyed them to headquarters, where they are now
confined. The sword is Of elegan. manufacture.
but has no name upon it.
In another part Of to-dsy's paper may be found
reports of the anniversary proceedings Of the
New York Anti-Slavery Society, the American
L.. IT,
Society. We have on hand reports of the pro-
ceedings Of the American Home Missionary So
ciety, the Ladies' Union Relief Committee, the
American Female Guardian Society, the Univer-
salist Sunday School Anniversary and the Asso.
ciated Alumni of the New York Theological Semi
nary, but owing to the press Of more important
matter are compelled to, bold them over.
In regard to mutilated Treasury notes, the As
sistant Secretary Of the Treasury says that when
q note has been torn and repaired, with all its
parts presented, it remains genuine; but when any
portion of it is gone, It must be returned to the
Treasury of the United States, where an amount
proportional to the missing part will be retained,
and the remainder, ,remitted.
In the United States District Court yesterday
the prize case Of the schooner Stephen Hart was
on. Portions Of the cargo-consisting Of Enfield
rifles. amounting in value to the sum Of SITS ,O0O-
have been taken by the Navy and War departments
for their own use. Mr.. S. l.. Woodford now ap-
piled on behalf Of the government for an order Of
sale as to the balance of the cargo. The Court
granted the application. The final hearing of the
cause will take place in few days.
The market for beef cattle yesterday was SUBJ
stantially TIN. same as last week. The supply was
fair, the quality pretty good, and, with a steady,
fair demand, both from the butchers and govern
ment agents full previous prices were obtained,
while in some cases trifing improvement was re.
allied. We quote from s11ac. to SIC. 9c.-ave-
rage price about Sc. Mich cows and veal
calves remain dull, fat and Improbable. Sheep
and lambs have sold all the way from SO to 81 a
s. a u. Swine sold at 31sc. q 31Ic. for
heavy corn fed, 21sc. &c. for light fed, and
31sc. 3asc. for still fed. The total receipts