The New York herald., 1862-09-17
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

| her voyage to Boston. Her news is two days
later than the report Of the Bohemian off Cape
Race, published in the HERALD yesterday morning.
The weekly cotton market was reported by the
Arabia. On the 9th inst. the market closed firm
at unchanged rates. Two thousand five hun
dred bales were sold during the day. Breadstuffs
were quiet and unchanged. Provisions were still
dull. Consols closed in London on the 9Th inst
at s31l s3I
The Italian question In the aspect which it as
sumed after Garbaldi's capture, engrossed the at
| tention of Europe Garibaldi was progressing
| towards convalescenoe, although he had one foot
| and leg still much infamed from the effect Of q
! gunshot wound. Victor Emanuel did not know
how to dispose of him safely and with dignity, and
Napoleon seemed sadly puzzled to know whether
it was best for him to continue to hold
Rome or evacuate it. 1t was said in Paris
that the status in quo Of France would be pre-
served in the Eternal City for some time;
but dispatches of the 7th instant the very latest
from the French capital, assert that "unless
Rome is evacuated there will be . terrible out.
break in Italy" Victor Emanuel's daughter was
to be married to the King Of Portugal on the 18th
instant, when it was thought her father would
pardon Garibaldi, in the exercise Of his preroga-
and Spain. growing out of the Emperor's remarks
to General Concha, had been adjusted. Queen
Isabella, Of Spain, had granted an amnesty
to number of political offenders.
Late advices from China state that the city of
Shanghae was again quiet. Another attempt had
been made to assassnate the English Minister in
Jeddo, Japan. The empire of japan was unset.
tied Australia had forwarded fifteen thousand
ANIa 10 %1oVa al,nfo &c <6o
of Lanca shire. The Maones of New Zealand had
rejected the terms Of England's peace treaty.
The West India mail steamer Plantagenet, from
Kingston. jamaica arrived at this port last even
ing. Her news is of no Importance whatever to
American readers The cultivation of cotton was
still receiving great attention and it is said thata
fair crop may be anticipated. The greatest into.
rest is expressed for the conclusion of the civil
war in America.
We have dates from Buenos Ayres to the 2sth of
July. There is no news of Importance. Yellow
fever and cholera morbus were asagng the coasts
of the country, brought from Brazil where those
diseases have made considerable havoc. The
country was gradually settling down into peace
and order.
Those interested in the new Brazilian ferry
company of Rio Janeiro will be glad to learn
that the ferry is in full aud satisfactory ope-
ration, having been inaugurated on the 2ath of
June last. The Emperor and Imperial family at
tended, one of the ferry boats being expressly re-
served for them, while the others were crowded
with the wealth, beauty and fashion of the Bra
lillian capital. The gay party steamed round the
bay, visiting many interesting and romantic spots,
and dinner provided by the directors. wound up
t., festivities of day that must have been par
tculaily gratifying to those countryineu Of ours
who have succeeded. against many obstacles and
prejudices, in establishing this ferry. To DR..
Rainey, Of New York. especially. the praise that
energy and perseverance win is due; for to him,
than to any other, does this useful enterprise
owe its existence and success.
According to the official reports from the Trea.
sury Department Of the rebel government the
expenditures of the confcderacy up TO the Grst Of
August were over three hundred and forty seven
millions of dollars. Taking these figures, and
coupling them with some estimates, We will see
what their debt will be after they have made pro.
per provisions FOR the winter campaign
Expenditures to August 1......... .S3i7, ,272, ,95S
Expenditures since August l....... 45,0OO,O00
Due soldiers. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 81, ,O00, 900
Due bills not presented ...... $50 600 900
Winter clothing for soldiers. $4,000, 900
Total. .s62l ,272 1858
Christopher Beckwitb, living in Huron county,
Ohio, has eleven sons in tie Union army.
The Republican State Convention Of Kansas will
meet to-day at Topeka Tor the purpose of nomi-
pating candidates for representative in Congress,
Governor Lieutenant Governor. Secretary OF
State. Auditor, Treasurer, superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, Attorney General AMI Associate
Justice of the Supreme Court
The democratic papers age rejoicing over the
fact that the vote of Mr.. Bradbury, democratic
candidate for Governor of Maine, shows large gains
over his vote last year. Mr. Bradbury has un-
doubtedly gained considerable, but his increased
vote comes entirely from the other democratic can.
ddate, and not from the republicans.
The Governor has decided to accept the Tenth
militia regiment, in Albany for nine months SER
vice. The militia regiments in this city and Brook
lyn may now offer their services.
Between the 9Th and ldth inst. 29,64l soldiers
passed through Baltimore their way to the seat
OF war.
According TO the statistics Of the Manhattan Gas
Company in this city, they manufacture 936 900 900
cubic feet of gas per year which produces an
annual revenue to the company Of 81 $40 900. The
outlay on this amount lie. for 5000 tons OF coal
which is purchased at average cost Of. 1924 600
Labor, wear and tear. r.................... 2lG,000
Total annual cost ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $40 900
Which is about ninety cents per thousand cubic
feet Of gas. Substracting the cost from the total
receipts we find that the net yearly revenue Of the
company Is 81 497 600, which pays over thriy-6ve
per cent on the nominal capital of the company.
Is it any wonder that Manhattan Gas Company
shares, the par value Of which are fifty dollars. sell
in the market for two hundred aud eighty dollars?
And further is it at all surprising that they should
desire TO saddle their proportion of the govern
ment war tax on the shoulders Of their patrons?
AT special meeting Of the Board or Aldermen,
held yesterday at three o'clock resolutions were
adopted, by q vote Of twelve TO Ave, for the reno
val OF Street Commissioner Knapp and Commits
-. n,...a. nf 4ha Crnton Board Ginniinr