The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-19

The news of the subsequent defeat of the French
| at Pueba had not been received in Europe when
| the China sailed
| 1t was regarded as somewhat doubtful how the
Cabinet of Spain would finally regard Gen. Prim's
conduct under the circumstances of his return
from Mexico. A letter from Paris of the 9th of
June, published in the London Telegraph, says:--
"There is no doubt that diplomatic negotiations
continue to be carried on between the Cabinets Of
Paris and Madrid on the Mexican question. Tho
conduct of Marshal Serrano induces people to
question the defntive attitude Of the Spanish
government. For my part believe it is exceed
| ngly embarrassed at ITS situation and that it
| would be greatly gratfed if it could find some
means Of avoiding decision between France and
General Prim."
The Paris correspondent OF the London Haold,
writing on the 3lst of May, developes the exact
point of difficulty which may arise between Napo-
leon and England out of the Mexican difficulty. He
says:-ssThe Mexican Intervention has not grown
more popular here, though the evident Jealousy Of
Spain has tendency to make il more so. Were
it possible to get up c,y against ii in Engoad.
,co,sd at once make the French scheme a .fduo,ae
,cai the masses, who are deeply impressed with
the idea that Mexico cannot be worth having if
England cares so little about France establishing
herself there"
The London Times publishes letter from its
New York correspondent which indicates TO Eng.
land very plainly-and sensibly, for wonderland
the United States will become soon " the greatest
military aud naval Power in Cllrstendom." In
few days after the Times cditorally informed the
| people of Canada that they must defend them
| selves from American invasion, as England cannot
do Thn is mt in our
to send forth from this little island military force
sufficient to defend the frontier of Canada Against
| the numerous armies sehich hare learnt arms
and discipline in the great school Of the pre-
sent cica uar.' And again. Should the
colony wish to put an end to it (thc connec
tom we aro,tld necer d,du tie sno,d to defend
it, and, if Canada will not fight to protect its indc-
pendence from foreign invasion, neither will Eng
land" So that if Canada should fall into the VIC
torous arms of the United States, the London
Times, having prophesied the occurrence, will
affect an unconcern at the fate Of the colony.
British steamer, frcighted with large guam
tty of gunpowder, intended for rebel uses, had
sailed from Queenstown for the West Indies We
publish to-day letter from Sligo, Ireland. an
nouncing her departure.
Lord Brougham, in his inaugural address to the
evils of the war in America on the free exercise of
democracy in our government, asserting that it
was "a tyrant of many heads and that 'in all
ages the tendency Of democratic rule has been TO
promote war;"
CONGRESS-.
In the Senate yesterday, petitions in favor Of
adapting the Erie and Oswego canals to mill
tary purposes, and enacting a uniform bank
rupt law, were presented and referred. The bill
for the better government of the navy was report
cd back by the Naval Committee. bill for the
relief of Com. Paulding was passed. joint reso-
hutton, that Congress finally adjourn Oh the 30th
inst, was laid over. Mr.. Hale introduced bill
providing that when necessary TO make further en-
listments the President is authorized, by procla
nation, to call on all persons, without distinction
OF race, color or condition. to enlist in the army.
The bill further provides that every slave enlisted
under such proclamation OF the President shall no
thereafter free, and entitled to all the boui-
ties, privileges, &C.. of other soldiers in the army
The bill was referred to the Military Committee
A bill to prevent members Of Congress and other
government officers from taking considerations for
procuring contracts was referred The bill to pre-
vent further issue Of legal tender notes, and au
tlorizng the issue OF one hundred millions Of ten
day certificates, bearing five per cent interest,
referred to the Finance Committee. The Pacific
Railroad bill was then taken up and discussed until
the adjournment.
In the House Of Representatives, the Senate joint
resolution giving a bounty of two dollars each for
every enlisted soldier, and the first months pay in
advance, was adopted The bin emancipating the
slaves Of certain rebels was passed By vote of
eighty-two against ffiy-four. A synopsis of this
important measure may be found in our Congress
sional report. In Committee of the Whole, the bill
authorizing an additional issge of Treasury notes
was discussed till the adjournment
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
BY the steamer Columbia. which arrived last
evening, we have news from Havana to the isti
instant with late advces from Mexico and yene-
zuela. The defeat Of the French at Puebla il fur.
ther confirmed, and the heroism and bravery Of
the Mexcans are put beyond all doubt. Great
fears were entertained at Havana, from advices
there that before reinforcements could arrive ior
the French invaders they would be again defca ted
and cut to pieces By the infuriated MeAicans.
The French reserves lef. at Vera Cruz, thoroughly
alarmed Of the rout of their companions st the
gates OF Puebla were advancing TO Orizabe, and
bringing with them all the provisions and stores
they could transport; but the latest papers say
that in consequence of the occupation OF the pass
of the Chiquihuite by the Mexicans, the French
General Donai had thought il better to return to
Vera Cruz where the black vomit is no; showing
q very friendly face to the foreign troops. Thus
the communication with the broken French
columns is entirely cut of. IN the meantime the
Mexican army was being rapidly increased, and
popular enthusiasm for the defence of the country
was being most Enthusiastically dsyeloped.
From Venezuela We learn that on the 2lst Of
Nay, at daybreak, the rebels surprised the garr-
son of Petare, not far from the capital, and got
possession Of a portion Of the town. The guards
sustained themselves till troops sent to their aid
al arrived nd IN Ia