The New York herald., 1862-09-04

Of raising an army levy by DRAFT is depreoated
with oounterfsited humanitarian zeal on the other
The writers think that our Treasury system will
explode in the end. and that the people will not
endure the war draft, and. the wish being father
to the thought in both instances, they content
themselves to await the issue. The London
Times now says that tho war is wsged In order
to secure the commercial supremacy Of New York
The ship Queen Of the Sea had arrived at Liver
pool, from some rebel port with four hundred
bales Of cotton and one hundred and sixty thou
sand dollars in specie. shipped on account Of
the Confederates.
The United States sloop -of.war Tuscsrora was
of the Irish Coast closely watched by her Britain
mic Majesty's ship Ajax. - II was said she was en-
deavoring to coal . second time within three
months without having been ON a voyage, con-
trary to the neutrality rules Of the British Adm-
rally.
Napoleon had chartered some few English YES.
sells ss transports for the Mexican expedition.
MIsCELLANz0Us NEwA
The steamship Asia, from Queenstown on the
Gath Of August, arrived st Halifax yesterday
morning, on her voyage to Boston. Her news II
two days later than the advices by the North
American, OF Cape Race. Its political features
are unimportant. The Liverpool cotton market
closed quiet on tho 23d ultimo, with sales Of five
thousand bales. Breadstuffs were quiet and
steady. Provisions remained dull. Consols closed
= Il at a
American securities were advancing.
Garibaldi still maintained his revolutionary po-
sition in Sicily. The Sicilian ministry, In an ad.
dress to Victor Emanuel. denounce the "Libera-
tori as rebel. Sicily is declared in state OF
siege. Garibaldi, however, holds on his way, and
has made an official appointment for Cstsnis, the
portion of the country In which he has volunteers
The Madrid journals continue to denounce the
terms of Napoleon's speech to General Concha
when he presented his credentials to him as Spa
nish Minister in France. Serious agitations
still prevailed in Turkey. The man who attempt
ed to assassinate the Grand Duke Constantine, of
Russia was hanged in Warsaw. Napoleon, 1t was
thought, had given assurances Of security to the
Pope and Congress may be assembled to settle
the Italian question.
The Tipperary Qreland, Free Press, Of the
Goth Of August says:-We regret to have to state
that the mysterious potato blight has made its
appearance among US. Fields which were luxu-
riantly green are now scared and withered, while
the peculiar odor which marked the presence Of
the blight in former years is again sensibly expe-
rienced. We understand that from the adjoining
county of Waterford, particularly towards Dun
rarvan, the same unsatisfactory condition of the
potato crop is reported.
From Central America we learn that the repub-
lies were considerably agitated on the subject Of
. French invasion from Mexico. The President Of
Nicaragua had sent circular to the rulers of tho
other States, advising an organization for the
purpose of affording active armed aid to the Mexi
cans. The President Of Guatemala, in his reply,
states that he does not approve Of active inter-
vention in the war. but that the republics should
hold themselves ready to repel invasion from their
own doors. Nicaragua fears that when the war
in the United States is ended she will be again
assailed by American 6lbusters. The authorities
Of Nicaragua are opposed to the reception OF ne
gruganigrants on their SOIL
The news from the South Pacific is not Of much
importance. The Congress of Peru has passedan
act Of amnesty for political offenders, and all
such persons can return home at any moment
general South American subscription Is about to
be raised for the purpose OF supplying field hos
pitfalls TO the armies Of Mexico now battling
against the French. The trade reports are en-
couraging. The copper miners Of Chile we're
reducing their operations and expenses. General
Arboleda, OF Ecuador, defeated General Garcia
Moreno in fierce battle, taking Moreno prisoner.
Moreno had advanced q force against Pasto, .
province Of Ecuador. Peace has been restored
in the Argentine republic.
Our Panama correspondent states that the civil
war in New Granada was intensified by bloody
batte between the forces Of the provisional
government and the invaders Of the State, fought
near the Rio Chico, in which the troops under the
government commander were victorious leaving
Ex-Governor Guardia, Of the opposing force,
among the slain.
Our adviccs from British Honduras are dated at
Belize on the 18th Of August. The French block
aiding squadron on the coast Of Mexico had seized
Mexican vessel OF Campeachy, and sent her as
a prize 10 the Belize. She arrived there with the
Mexican flag still flying, but no ensign of France
shown on her. Her owner followed her, and
found by her papers that she was lawful trader
70 that very intricate question Of maritime law
has come up, as TO whether she is bona fde
prize or not She was still detained, and the sub
ject caused considerable agitation in the commu-
nity. Trade was dull in Belize, and the weather
heavy and sutry.
Very little was done in the courts yesterday.
Certain parties who have been held in custody
under charges Of dscouragng enlistments and
talking treason were released by the United
States Marshal on taking the oath Of allegiance
and giving bonds.
A number Of persons were detained by the po
lice At Cleveland, Ohio, under the supposition
that they we're running away TO avoid the draft.
We understand that word has been sent from the
Marshsls Office in this city that they are ell right,
and may be released.
The inquest in the case Of Catharine Galetzki,
who was killed by abortionists, at No. al West
Thirteenth street, few days ago, was continued
yesterday by Coroner Naumann. The evidence