The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-01

''S"ep"i =, ~ ine Iazoo REGION anu one OF tie TO
bel works was blown up there with fearful ex
pos'on, Port Hudson was not taken, although
news to that effect was received by General Grant
on Tuesday night.
The rebel accounts of affairs at vicksburg are
only to the Oath They represent the defeat Of
Gen. Grant on the 22d inst, with loss of 10 ONO
men, IN an attempt to storm the works along the
whole line, and that he was then in full retreat.
The later news tells different story.
Considerable alarm exists in kentucky and Ohio
In anticipation of rebel raid. 1t was reported
that is 900 of the enemy, under Generals Pegram
and Marshall, were advancing into Kentucky by
Cumberland Gap. The Common Council of Gin
cinnati waited upon General Burnside yesterday
with regard to the defences of that CITY
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
Our European files by the City of Baltimore,
dated to the 18th of June, reached this city yes
terday. The papers contain some very interesting
details of the news telegraphed to the HERALD
from Newfoundland after the steamship passed
Cape Race.
A fill report of the speeches delivered by the
MARQUIS of Clanrcarde. Earl Russell and the
4 Duke of Somerset, on the subject Of the Ane-
rican blockade and the seizure of British traders
4 by orr cruisers il published to-day. Earl Rus
cell took occasion to compliment Chief Justice
1 fancy and Admiral Wilkes. The London Post Of
! the nth of June has an editorial referring 10 the
/ debate, in which 10 says:-''U Up to the present
! time however, there ia nothing to show that the
captains Of American cruisers have acted n
reckless spirit. The Instructions given by Mr.
Seward to the navy are unoxceptionah'e"
In the House Of Commons, the 10th of June
Lord Palmerston, speaking on the subject OF vote
by ballot sad"My honorable friend refers TO
America--that country which have so often
heard quoted an example in this House. But
docs not every one know that voting is not secret
in America? Certainly they vote there by
cf pieces Of paper for their Governors judges
and other public func tonaries; bur their vote is
iSnown-5t is no more secret than ours They put
their tickets in their hats. and every one knows
when, man votes for as well as we do here. ]
believe there il State in which there is an at.
tempt at secret voting; but generally the voting
in the United States il no more secret than it is in
this country"
The Most Rev Or. Gilooly acknowledges Dune
49, the receipt OF f2s 1885, Iod from TIE Archbishop
Of New York for the relief Of the poor in the do
cess OF Elphu Ireland
The letter Of Prince Gortohakoif to Mr.. Sew
ard in reply to his note on the Polish question
appears in our columns THE Gar expresses very
friendly sentiments towards the American Union
and people.
The London Times OF tie 18th Of June says
A new commercial line Of steamships TO Brazil
and the River Platte has been organized to sail
from Liverpool, and vii commence on the TIN OF
August next. The first .ssel will be the SILICA
q screw steamer of .l25 tons and three hun.
dfea and sixty horse power. Her ports win
be RIO de Jeneigo, Monte gdeo and Buenos
| Ayres; and. owing 60 the attention now direct
| "a to the countries OF the River Platte by small
capitalists attracted by the profits OF sheep
| farming and the character OF the climate, VINO in
ordinary times would have proceeded to the
| United States, it is believed that the enterprise
| has fairprospeots OF SUCCESS.
| Our correspondent ia Nicaragua Nicaragua. fer
| nisiies very intercsng resume cf the situation
OF affairs IN that republic TO the Goth OF May The
country has been tranquil since the repulse Of .le
allied invading army Of san Salvador and Honduras
| The war policy OF the nei9hboring States still
checked her Industrial advancement, and inter'orcd
| with her financial arrangement The arents of
the Transit Company, tie writer says, we're nego.
tstng for renewal Of their charter, but withou.
| success 20 far. Il was argued shat tia annulment
| of the charter By the government was perfectly
\ legal ard ~ nonrcnewal constitutional the
part % the Executive.
The ohsequies of ADMIRAL Foote took place il
| New Haven yesterday afternoon. A grand mill
tary and civic display gotten up " his ieiiow
townsmen, which was ane a tie most imposing
kind Military and officials were present from
every part 81 the STATE t. pay their last respects 10
the Christila hers who f.ll Mile il the outset Of
al undertaking monout0us il its Importance ana
il an probability victorious ID its oonsummation.
Business IN New Haven was entirely suspended,
aud the whole city drapod 10 mourning, minute
guns fred, and tie beds toiled turing the day. 4
full and interesting account q Tie aiair will be
found u another column
Tie Joint Committee Of tie Common Counsel
on the celebration 81 the Fourth of July met yes
to-day and made ont the.f procremme. There
Mil be the customary .autcs and he'll ringing.
One hundred. COLLARS were appropriated for din.
her 10 the veterans Of 1912 There will be oils.
iary parade 81 what military organizations arc LEFT
il TIE clty u Dc evening fcre will be fre-
worlSs sc AZ tsiiteon different places.
The Rev. Stephen y. Tying A., son Of tic vel
known pastor - s.. George Church, IN sxteenth
street. was ordained minister d Tie Protestant
Episcopal Church yesterday morning ~ tie
CHURCH OF the Melistor, corner n Lexington ave-
mo ard Thirtie;h street. The Right Reverend
psbcp Potter ofhciated chief eelobrant, assist.
ed b. number q clercymsn. ". Tying, ST., de-
l'li,ered an eloquent address after the ordination
on the oice anl duties Of o minister ofthe church.
Robert Hunter. foreman Of The building corner
Of Liberty street aud Broadway, was held TO bail
~ United States COMMISSIONER Stilwell. IL the
sum Or three hundred dollars, for resisting an on
roliirr of'car.
Judge Shiprsm held two men 10 bail, IN $3.50
eAch. for aaning ~ without taking oui liAen. =