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


partits treaty, signed in London previous to the
late invasion at an end.
The British steamship southwick had arrived at
Liverpool, from Nassau, N. p, with cargo of
cotton and naval stores.
CONGRESS.
In the Senate yesterday, the annual report of
the Smithsonian Institution presented and or
dered to be printed. A bill establishing certain
armories was introduced. The resolution appoint
ing committee to devise better ventilation of the
Senate chamber was adopted. The bill providing
government for the Territory of Arizona was
discussed. A motion to take up the resolution
providing for the expulsion of Senator Stark, of
Oregon. who is charged with disloyaity, was re-
jected by vote of Is yeas against % nays. The
consideration of the Tax bill was then resumed.
The plan of the Boston Board of Trade and the
substitutes of the Finance Committee were both
rejected. Mr. Sumner proposed a tax Of two dol
lars per head slaves the slaves in no case to be
sold for said tax, which was adopted by vote Of
10 against l6. The Senate then adjourned The
Senate will probably reach vote ON the Tax bill
to-day.
In the House Of Representatives Mr.. Wickline.
of Kentucky, asked leave to introduce resolution
inquiring whether General Hunter has organized
regiment Of blacks and fugitive slaves in South
Carolina, but objection was made, and the subject
was, therefore, not entertained The bill appoint
ing Board Of Notifications for sea coast and
other defences, was discussed in Committee of the
Whole. Mr.. Stevens moved to strike out the
enacting clause which was agreed to. The House
subsequently confirmed the action of the commit
tee so the bill was lost. Without transactng any
other business Of Importance the House adjourned.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The Persia, from Liverpool on the Oath and
Queenstown the 25th of May, arrived at this
port early yesterday morning. Her news is three
days later than thai. by the City of New York.
The Liverpool cotton market, under the in
fuence of intelligence of the reopening of the
Southern ports, closed at decline in prices.
Breadstus had also declined, while provisions were
without material change.
1t is said the cabinets of Paris and Turin were
maturing plan for the recognition of the Ponti-
ical States. Mazzini was said to be concealed in
Milan, and the government of Italy was searching
to find his place of concealment. The Archduke
Macmillan Of Austria was soon expected in Paris.
Victor Emanuel had returned to Turin from Naples.
Russia was again interfering in the quarrel be-
tween Turkey and Montenegro. The Pope had ad-
dressed twenty-five cardinals and one hundred
and twenty bishops at consistory held in Rome.
News from Vera Cruz comes to us to the 14th
ult. Reports were circulating to the effect that
the French had met with q severe repulse at Pue-
bla, losing about twelve hundred men, but many
were slow to believe it, and other rumors say that
the invaders occupied Pueba without any resist
ance. Preparations for defending the capital
were continuing. The French Commissioners have
protested, it is said, against the treaty between
Juarex and the United States but have made no
objection to one with England, lately made. Par
ties from Texas, supposed to be flibusters, had
been causing some trouble. Yellow fever was still
raging at Vera Cruz, where the French garrison
had suffered considerably from its effects. The
news brought by the United States frigate Poto-
mac, which arrived at Key West 3Oth ult. from
Vera Cruz, partially confirms the report of the dis
aster to the French; but we have not ascertained
whether the date of her sailing from the latter
place is later than the letter we publish from our
correspondent.
From Rio Janeiro we have commercial advices
dated on the Gath of April. The coffee market
ruled quiet, but firm. from the departure of the
English until the arrival Of the French packet the
sales being about $4,000 bags, at former quota
tons. The advices by the French steamer, from
all consuming countries, had led to large bust
ness and 6rmer market, while there was but lit
tie alteration in the prices paid. The quality Of
the late sales was not so good, and an advance
was considered to be established of 100 to 200 res
per arroba. Sales during the fortnight were
OF - xhn Tyrs<a Gtaxan
quoted at 800 refs to 1900 res per arroba. The
stock was estimated to be $50 900 bags. Hides
sold at $50 refs to 800 res per pound stock 800
pieces. Freghts to the United States were taken
at 65s. per ton, and five per cent, and American
schooner obtained SOC. to 60c. per bag, and
five per cent, via West Indies. Several foreign
vessels had been chartered at 65s to 7Os. per ton
and five per cent for Northern pert 70s. to 75s.
per ton South; and an American schooner at 70s.
per bag, and five per cent, North or South.
The annual regatta Of the New York Yacht
Club, which was to have taken place yesterday,
but was postponed in consequence Of the uncer-
tain state Of the weather will come of this
ing, according to the arrangements already made.
The lovers Of aquatic sports are praying for light
winds and fair skies.
The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce was held yesterday. Nine new men,
bers were ballotted for and unanimously elected.
The special order Of business, being the election
of Secretary, was then taken up. Mr.. ]. s. Ho-
MANS the former Secretary, was in some way
connected with the issuing Of o secret circular
short time before the annual election, which was
intended TO influence the members in the choice of
officers for the ensuing year. This rendered him
obnoxious to many Of the members, and four can
didates were put in nomination for the post Of
Secretary, which has, we understand, the snug an
nual salary of fifteen hundred dollars attached to
It. Mr.. John Austin Stevens, Jr., was elected on
the first ballot by o majority Of one. The meet
ing was unusually noisy, and adjourned immedi-
ately after the election, although Gen. wetmore
made strenuous efforts to bring before the Cham