The New York herald., 1863-09-29

the attention of the government. and will continue
to receive their anxious consideration.
The London Hsroid-organ Of the aristocrats--
argues strongly against the detention OF the ram
vessels but acknowledges that such step had
been decided on.
Eighty men belonging to the Florida had ar
rived in England. II was said they were to man
some new rebel vessel. Should the French writ
for money damages be levied on the Florida it was
thought that she would be sold. The Paris Con-
sthtltionnei and other French journals go to con.
siderable pains to prove that the shelter and re-
pairing Of the Florida at Brest are in strict accord
with the neutrality law OF nations and within the
spirit Of the Emperor's neutral proclamation.
Mr.. Slidell had not gone to Brest. as reported
He is represented as being invalided At Bisrrits,
where ne enjoyed an audience Of the Empress
Eugenie.
The steamer Star had cleared from the Clyde
with the intention Of running the blockade. Three
steamers, destined for the same service, remained
In the river.
The Archduke Macmillan awaited the arrival Of
the Mexican deputation anxiously. Some Of the
Paris journals again say that he has announced his
acceptance Of the throne to Napoleon. Letters
from "spoilsmen" and place hunters from call
puTtS OI tue WUTtu TttCACu tiCun6 u"hys s"0
writers being al anxious to serve the future EN-
perOr Of Mexico.
NJ. de Montholon's departure for Mexico, -
French Minister, had been postponed.
The Russian replies to the notes Of France, Aus
tria and England on the Polish question indicate
that the Czar has decided to pursue the hereditary
course Of Russia towards Poland, the Emperor
taking all the responsibility. The london Times
says that the appeal Of the Poles for foreign aid
injured their cause and, lstifes the course Of Alex
ander.
The LonIo.s Times tells the Canadians--for the
third or fourth time--thst they must substantially
defend themselves if they wish foreman out Of the
Ameri, au Union. England will help them to .
considerable extent; but, If the people wish to cut
the connection, they are at liberty to do 80.
Messrs. Glass 4 Elliott were making prepare.
tions for the laying of an Atlantic telegraph cable
next summer, according to contract.
Charles Mathews appearance on the Paris
stage created q decided sensation in France. 1t
is noticed by all the Paris journals--from the
Mo,siteur downwards--as an event Of great inter-
national Importance. tending to "bend the ma
tions' still more in harmony.
Consols closed in London on the 18th instant at
VS/0 vS/a ios uCHvCA1t uhu vsU - v1/A sVi shO
sth Of October. The rebel cotton loan had re.
covered one per cent; American stocks and secu-
rites were fiat. The Liverpool cotton market was
still excited on the 10Th instant. ana prices ad
vanced from three-fourths Of . penny TO one
penny. Breadstufs were dull.
The Russian Admiral aud officers were enter
tanned 1T dinner last evening at the Metropolitan
Hotel by Mr.. James b. Esds, citizen Of St. Louis
Speeches were made BY Admiral Lipovsky. Admi-
raj Fsrrsgut, Captain Boutakod, Collector Barney.
General Waibridge, Hon. W. Wright. Of Pennsyl-
vsuia, and other gentlsmsn. tf =
nIscELLANEOUs NEWS.
Trusten Polk. who 10 reported By telegraph a.
having been captured, was Senator Of the United
States from the State Of Missouri, and was expel-
led from his seat on the 10th Of January. 1861 for
oompiioity with the rebellion. Since that timo he
has been . wandering vagabond. The title Of
/" colonel" with which his name II adorned, he
picked up prcviousto the war.
The suggestion OF the HRRALp relative TO .
grand reception to the Russians is being acted
upon. The Common Council are to get up .
splendid banquet, and the citizens are arranging
for ball at the Academy Of Music.
The Board OF Aldermen met yesterday after.
noon at one o'clock, Alderman Henry in the chair.
Colonel Salm Saim, Of the Eighth regiment, sent
in petition asking for an appropriation Of $40 600
to assist In placing his regiment in the field. On
motion Of Alderman Mitchell. tho petition was laid
on tho table. Alderman Farley offered compli
mentary resolut ons to the officers Of the Russian
feet now In our harbor. and rendering them the
hospitaities OF the city, which were adopted A
communication was received from the Mayor
yetoing the resolution directing the Corporation
Counsel to take me asures to dissolve the Injunction
of the Supreme Court relative to the appropriation
for the draft exemption. BY the report from the
Comptroller il appears that tho sum Of 81 500 43f
81 was the balance in the city treasury on
the 26th Of September. large amount Of routine
business was transacted, and tho Board adjourned
to Thursday next, at one o'clock.
Aregular meeting of the Board OF Councilmer
was held at four o'clock yesterday. A resolution
OF concurrence was adopted rendering the hospi.
talites OF the city to Rear Admiral Lisoyski and
other officers Of the Russian navy who recently
arrived ut this port, aud directing the special com
mittee Of the Common Council to make suitable
arrangements for their reception. A resolution
was adopted changing the polls Of the election
districts in the Fifth ward. In Offering the resoln
quest of Alderman Henry. After transacting q
large amount Of routine business, the Board ad
journed until Thursday evening next, at -four
o'clock.
The contest for the championship OF America
between the rival rowers, Hsmill and Ward. came
OF yesterday afternoon, at Poughkcepsie, and
resulted In the defeat OF the latter The distance
rowed was five mes, which was done in the un
precedented time OF thirty-seven minutes and
fifty eight seconds. Ward was the favorite In the
betting At one hundred to eighty. previous to the
start owing to his beating Hamill in their previous
contest. HAmill may now be acknowledged the
champion oarsman of America, this being his third
victory over Joshua Ward.
In the extrsdition case Of Minnee. alias Hodg.
son, Mr. Commissioner Osborne. on applicst on Of
counsel for the accused, adjourned the further
hearing over till this day at ono o'clock.