The New York herald., 1863-06-08

other English papers speak again OF Genera'
Hooker's late operations in Virginia IN very us
paraging terms
General Courtos d 'Hurbal. of the French arti-
iery. had embarked for Vera Cruz IN order 10
assume the command rendered vacant by the
death Of General de Laumere who was killed DE-
fore Puebla. Large reinforcements Tor SsnsIa
Forev were to follow immediately. 1t is said that
Queen Isabella. of Spain will send a plenipoten-
tiary to Mexico after the French troops have
entered the city.
The fighting still continued in Poland. with yicto-
ry one day on the side of the revolutionists and
the next in favor of the Russians. 1t was said that
Earl Russell had taken very bold diplomatic STEP
in advance of the Western Allies of England on the
Polish question. having proposed to Russia plan
Of peace combining independence for Poland. The
proposal is thus stated
/. The conclusion Of an armistce for one year.
g. The Polish ortreeses TO continue 10 be garrsoned by
the Russian troops
g. The immediate institution ofa Polish administration.
No lndv idual implicated In the rebellion 70 be ar
rested or brought 10 trial.
The Cabinet of the Tuileries, IL 10 said, has
"cagerly associated itsef' with that Of st. James
in the presentation of these demands, but is was
thought that the Gear would refuse to entertain
them.
King Victor Emanuel opened the Italian Pariia-
ment with speech from the throne. He makes
no allusion to Rome or Venice, except such as ia
conveyed in an assurance Of his faith in the full &C.
complishment of Italian unity.
In the Court Of Queens Bench, London, an ap.
plcation was made for new trial in the case of
Jordan vs. Gibbon, in which the name of Mr..
Boucicault has figured The application was
made on the ground that the damages were ex-
cessive. The court aranted rule FOR new trial
on that ground.
Consols closed in London on the 26th of May at
sssS Il for money. Thechargefor money advances
was 3L to per cent. In the Liverpool cotton
market the business of the two days (2sth and
26th of May) was limited. Prices were unchanged.
Flour was unchanged.
xIsCEhLANEous MEws.
It is said that during the coming week grand
political meeting will take place at the Academy
Of Music, under the auspices Of General Meagher,
John Van Buren,, j. T. Brady and Dan. s. Dickin-
son.
Major General Benjamin F. Butler will be
brought out by the war democrats for the Cover.
norship of Massachusetts, next fall. If he con-
dorse him, and Gov. Andrew will be set aside.
Orders having been given by the War Depart
ment directing the delivery at Sing Sing, in this
State, OF Col. d'Utassy, Capt. Todd, the Provost
Marshal, left Washington on Saturday. in charge
of the prisoner, for that locality.
The terms of nine New Jersey regiments will
expire during the present month.
Coroner Ranney will hold an inquest to-day on
the body of q woman named Elizabeth Degan, who
died on Saturday night, at 25s West Twenty-sixth
street, from injuries alleged to have been inflicted
by her husband Edward Degan. The deceased
was far advanced in pregnancy, and her husband
is alleged to have kicked her. thereby causing her
death. Degan has been committed to await the
result of the Coroner's inquest.
Marks Ostamann, a child eighteen months old.
was killed near Thirty-second street. by being run
over by car No. so Of the Third avenue line on
Saturday evening last. An inquest in the case
was held by Coroner Ranney, when verdict of
accidental death was returned.
The steamer Lidon sails from this port on We'd
nesday next. Commercial dispatches and letters
will he forwarded by leaving them at the CONNER
cial agency Of George Stoker, las Broadway.
Great dulness prevailed Saturday In the gold and
markets Gold sold down 10 closing at about
ll5 Stocks were Almoet Invariably lower, tnougn Whn-
out any pressure sell. Az The close there was rally
Of 4 psr cent all round. Exchange wss doll ~ l67
lS7K Money was active early In the day, but esssd
or toward the close Of bank hours and was not worth
over SIX per cent on call, On good collateral.
Business In cotton active Saturday as further
advance prices Less activity was reported 10 bread
stus and provisions the chaSges In which were general
y favorable 70 purchssers The grocery trade wss AMI
mated In the line Of sugars, moassss and Rio cofse,
which were nrm. Petroleum was freely purchased
mostly for future delivery, q buoysns rates. whis.
sy was In fair demand and steady. Lashs wsrs
dearer with doing Metals and naval stores wers
quiet. The freight engagements limited Thert
important alterations 10 other commodities.
TIE Military situatien-vicksburg snd
Port Hudson.
The latest news from these points is Of ar
encouraging nature. Grant at vicksburg had
established his batteries within hundred
| yards of the rebel works, and the garrison were
| in half starving condition.
The capture of the position by assault having
been abandoned as impracticable, the Uniol
general has commenced q regular siege, tn
result of which is only question Of time,
the military authorities at Washington will