The New York herald., 1863-11-03
wss s(dl tAe cause of considerabls sxscssive


and congratu led the members on their success.
Il is suggested that the Paris press will soon.
under imperial inspiration. broach the idea Of the
annexation Of Mexico TO France under French
prince.
Napoleon attended ct the latest ascent Of Ma
dar's great balloon from Paris. Our Paris cores
pondent states that tho Emperor showed evident
signs Of physical decay and mental anxiety, his
appearance donoting that his sudden death would
not surprise any person.
Mr.. Mason, the exrebei Commissioner. was still
In London after his second visit, looking. it was
said. for passage to the Southern States.
Henry Ward Beecher delivered lecture on the
American question at Exeter Hall. London, on the
goth Of October. The hall was crammed to over
flowing. and outside meetings were extemporized.
| Mr.. Bescher was carried into the hall ON the
| shoulders Of policemen. being totally unable to
| make his way through the crowd. His speech
| against slavery-containing his ideas Of the Union
before and after the warts given at length in the
| HERALD to-day. criov 1U- Haa
The London Army and Many Gazette regards
the cause Of the rebels as very hopeful in the eld
and expresses ne opinion that an armistics lead
| ing to . peace may be obtained BY the rebel
leaders after New Year.
| Mr.. Laird had delivered speech at Birkenhead.
defending his course in regard to the Alasams
and iron rams. ,ss4 80 s-.-,. ~ ~ x
| Tho London Times of the 24th ult. says that the
English people will support the government 10 the
matter Of the seizure Of the rams.
| Our Hles from the Cape of Good Hope. datsd to
the middle of September. contain some very inte.
resting reports Of the movements of the rebel pri
vateer feet in Smon's Bay and of the coast. The
Vanderbilt having reached simon's Bay, Captain
| Semmes evidently took on his cruisers to avoid
her. After this the American traders commenced
to move about more freely; still keeping near to
shore, however. The South African pilot who
took the Alabama into port disputed with Semmes
on the question of his remuneration, and formed
very poor opinion or the liberaity, or honesty, of
the rebel commander in consequence. The wri-
ters ct the Cape describe the Alabama as in excel
lent trim. The Vanderbilt towed q distressed
Dutch vessel into port, and Captain Baldwin gene.
rousy refused the salvage, an act which pleased
the people highly. n
st. Helena advices of the 9th Of September
give the reports of quite number of vessels ar.
rived at the island from the Cape which had been
boardod and overhauled by rebel privsteers.
Some of the rovers gave names not heard Of here.
tofore in the rebel feet.
The English troop ship Silver Eagle, from shang.
hae for Woolwich. was boarded by an unknown
privateer near st. Helena The rebel oaacer de.
manded to see the ships papers Captain Long
man, of the Silver Eagle, refused TO show them,
and suddenly pointing to two hundred British ma
rines, who were armed and drawn up for the occa-
sion, told the rebel officer to help himself if he
wanted anything. He went down the side Of the
Silver Eagle very quickly. and without giving his
name.
The proceedings relative to the towing of the
bark Gracie-a suspected privateer, from Rio ia
ne;ro-to sea, the pursuit Of the United States
steamer Mohican, and the return of the Oracle to
port, are given in the HERALD. It is stated that
the Brazilian government has withdrawn the
clearance papers of the vessel. and therefore she
win not be able to leave the port Of Rio.
The latest reports from ST. Petersburg state the
situation between Russia and Turkey was threaten.
ing and the probability was that the Gear will
have diplomatic rupture with the great Western
Powers before Christmas.
The London Times of the oath nit. reflects in
sorrowlng tone on the serious war aspect existing
all over the world, and calls England to use all
her power as peacemaker.
The last portion of the great telegraph cable
which is to connect England with every corner Of
her Indian empire had been shipped from Ply.
mouth. number of vessels are engaged In the
service Of taking It out, and will be employed in
depositing II. large and efficient stan of elec.
tricians and operators sailed in the vessels.
NJ. Rouher had succeeded N. Rillault in the legis-
lative service of Napoleon.
Madame de Bazane, wife Of the commander Of
the French army in Mexico, Is dead.
The Liverpool cotton market closed quiet on the
l - a. A.
advance experienced in the sales OF the week.
Breadstuffs were more steady. Provisions were
quiet and steady. Consols closed in London on
the cath ultimo at e3 931s for money. The sales
of American securities were small at nominal
prices.
The news from Poland by the China is unin,.
portsnt.
MIsCILLANE0Us NIws.
We publish to-day graphic report Of terrible
prize fight in California. It's put down by those
most competent to judge as one Of the most des.
peratcly contested battles ever fought in this
country. The contest extended over two whole
days, and finally resulted in the defeat Of Walker
The report, which we take from California paper
Of the 9Th inst. Is Of much interest.
The Board Of Aldermen did not organize yester-
day, for want of q quorum.
The Board Of Supervisors met Yesterday, and
completed the appointment OF canvasscrs and in
spectors Of election.
The law courts we're opened yesterday, but no
business Of importance was transacted, and they
were adjourned over to Wednesday.
Last night q stable and barn were burned in
Ninety-Afth street, near Eleventh avenue. Loss
about 81 900.
The money marke, yesterday was tighter than II has
been fov time past Seven per cent, and In many
instances something additional paid by the brokers
for call loans Gold comparatively steady and closed
at l4sA The stock market Affected BY the strin.
gency Of money and declined throughout the day.
Business, as general remark, was dull yesterday. On
Change the speculative fever seemed to have died out.
Flour little ed shipping brands. wheat declined
10 &C., while corn rye and barley maintained At
previous figures. Pork 12fc. . 2jc. down, while
other provisions steady. Cotton under advcee o