The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-08-03

asked for. Russia absolutely refuses to grant a'
armistice. Her plan ia, first to- subdue by tns
sword and afterwards to diplomatise. France
England and Austria are therefore considering
what measures II is incumbent on thom now tc
take. 1t is given out IS positive fact that the
agreem ent of these three Powers upon the policy
to be pursued is certain. The London Times re-
CARDS the position assumed by Russia % humiliat-
ing to England, and expresses the hope that the
country win not be plunged deeper into negotia.
tons which have hitherto proved 90 unpropitious.
| The London Telegraph thinks that If England and
France Of one mind on the reply, as they were
upon the notes that provokedit the Gear win find
some work to do. In the meantime the Russian
CONSUMPTION or draft in the Polish provinces, has
been postponed till 1864.
The victories Of the Union arms at Gettysburg
and vicksburg had the effect of sending down the
rebel bonds in the London market to ~
discount, aud Of sending up United States Aves
seven per cent, while all other American securi-
ties advanced from three to five per cent. Never
theless the Times only finAs In it text for whole
sale abuse of the administration, and its New
York correspondent declares his belief that II
England and France, with or without the aid Of
Spain and other Powers, were to propose an ar
mistice the great bulk Of the Northern and North
western people would agree to the proposal. after
faint protest. The London Herald is indignant
at its own government for not having recognized
the Southern confederacy. and attributes 1t to
Earl Russelrs desire to retain his place.
Apetition was presented In the House Of Lords
by the Duke Of Argyle, asking government aid in
the establishment Of ship canal from Lake Erie
to the Ottawa river. for the purpose Of conveying
grain through Canada instead Of the United States;
and in connection with 1t Lord Granville stated
that it was impossible for England to defend Ca
NADIA effectively unless the colonists themselves
aided in that object. Aa
General Forey's despatch to the French Minister
of War, announcing his capture of the city Of
Mexico, is published. He says that his army was
received in the capital with enthusiasm border
| ing on delirium. A correspondent Of the London
| Times did not see things in that light.
Lord Clyde (sir Colin CampbelD was danger.
| ously i'll. w ts sf
xIscYLLANI0us NEWS.
| The formal do Commercio Of June III contains
| letter from General James Watson Webb
| American Minister to Brazil, to DR.. Thomas
Rainey, in answer to an inquiry by the lat
| ter as to whether there would be any i'm
propriety in his presenting to the Brazilian gov.
eminent two riAed bronze guns. General
Webb says that there is no difficulty between him
| self and the administration of the Brazilian
government, and that the relations between the
| two governments are as cordial could be de
sired. Every complaint of HIS he says, has in due
| time been satisfactorily responded to. Although
| the presence in Brazilian waters Of piratical
steamers, built in English ports, with English ca
pital, equipped and manned by Englishmen, and
sailing under English colors, from the shores Of
Gseat Britain, to prey upon, sink and destroy the
unprotected commercial vessels of a friendly
Power, without ever having been in the waters o
the rebels, to whom they claim to belong, had rem
dered it necessary for him to call the attention
the imperial government to the conduct of somt
of its subordnates, he did not entertain a doubt
but that full justice would be done in the ext
gency. Ns
Il Yesterday was, by several degrees, the warmes
| day we have had this season. The morning opene,
with an intensely sultry atmosphere, scarcely
puff OF air stirring At nine o'clock the rays Of tn
;. sun poured down upon the city, and put every5od
q in dreadful state Of discomfort and perspiratoi
' About eleven O'Clock the mercury was at SO d
grses; ct noon it had advanced to 80 degree
: Fahrenheit, in the shade, and between three ar
four o'clock P. NJ. the metallic indicator ha
g reached the intolerable figure Of 90 degrees. TIL
is four degrees higher than the mercury has bee
on any day during the present season. The higl
est figure previously was sS degrees, and the mel
= highest was So degrees.
!. An interesting report Of visit to the magnif
cent Treasury building in this city formerly tn
old Custom House,, with description of the III
tingsup Of the interior and Of the different depart
ments for expeditng the transaction of the publ
business, will be found elsewhere in our column
this morning. tt N'tf
Il 10 the stock market on Saturday there abate
ment OF speculation and excitement but the contrary
all the leading subsequently, the New York rail
ways-were higher. Gold fell of 10 12s and exchange
Ill alsih Money was easy; call loans ae rcr cent
moderate business transacted In cotton satui
day, at steady prices. Fresh ground -four in ID
mand, and nrmsr. wheat and were quiet an
unsettled. There increased activity in pork, lar
l and tallow, with limited movements In other kinds Q
provision also in hides leather, oils, conec, teas
molasses, metals and naval stores. Hay goldfish mack
erel and whiskey were In fair request The freight EN-
gngemcns quite limited.
The American Bloc kade-Im porta mt De.
cision In the Case or che Peterho6.