The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-10-06

neutrals furnishing war vessels for begerents on
the ground that the example may be turned
against England In case Of q future war with q
strong naval power. The writer says that the
federal government supplies Itself with arms and
munitions Of war nom neutrals a. far as practi-
cable or necessary, aud that the Union ''politi-
clans will disregard every point of their own con
stitution on phase Of exigency"
The British ship Havelock. at st. Helena. had
been boarded by the Alabama of the Cape Of
Good Hope. The privateer reported that the
Georgia was IN company with her. The Alabama
had. It was said, twenty-five Uuion prisoners, in
Guiding two American consuls on board. She
had captured bark (the name not given) cast
ward Of the Cape aud fitted her out as priya-
teer.
despatch from Queens own OF the oath ut,
states that the American ships Express and Annie
+. Schmidt had been destroyed by the Alabama
OFF Rio Janeiro.
The Europe Of Frankfort asserts positively that
the Arcaduks Macmillan had accepted The throne
Of Mexico. He takes the crown at "all hazards"
and renoances his collateral ospects of becom-
ing ruler of the Austrian empire regent for his
nephew. in the event OF the death OF Francis
Joseph.
An article 10 tito London Times of the cath ult.
leads to The conclusion that tho Archduke had
accepted. The London Times says that the British
governm~n will support him. aud shat he will
have loan of twenty-four millions Of pounds
sterling. The Times assais the character of the
Mexican people with great yehemence, and denies
t'at they are at all fit for seli-government.
The Opinion Notomaie Of Paris. Prince Napo.
Icons organ, says that the Archduke had de-
ans ned a Of mi IN in rder IN
ascertain how the government of that country
regarded the prospective throne in Mexico, and
that he had an assurance of its full and cordial
support previous to his deciding taking the
crown.
Maximilian-is to be married to the daughter, the
only child Of the Emperor Of Brazil The London
Post regards the event of very high importance,
rs two thrones on this side of the Atantc-that Of
Mexico and Brazil-may soon be filed by members
of the house of Hapsburg, who will mutually sup.
port each other. The London Post speaks of such
a royal accomplishment with faver.
The paIi, correspondent Of the London Post
aye" learn that the French Foreign Office is
about to address the Powers of Europe, in order
that they may accredit. if they think proper min
listers to the government Of the Austrian Arch
duke. magnificent mission is to leave Rome for
MeXico'
| Russia had replied to the French note the
| Polish question. The State paper rciteratcs the
determination Of the Car to deal with the subject
himself. Prince Gortschakoff adds that the En-
peror Of Russia cannot permit the affairs OF his
! provinces, to which no international relations
apply. being ever alluded to by the other Powers,
even incidentally" or in a +" friendly" manner.
! Twenty thousand Russian troops had been sta.
toned in Finland, and the preparations for war
We're very active all over the Russian empire. A
powerful iron feet would be ready in spring.
Denmark was placing her army on war footing.
Forty improved twelve-pounder Armstrong guns
had been shipped from England for Canada. A
| considerable number Of troops had sailed FROM
| Cork for the same destination.
| Consols closed in London, on the Gath of Septem
Der, at 9S1I 932T for money. The Liverpool cot
ton market was easier, and prices weak on the
gath ultimo. Breadstuns were dull, with steady
prices. Provisions were quiet, with steady mar
ket.
II was the steamer City of Limerick, and not the
Glasgow, which arrived out on the 23d.
MIscELLAxxoys HBwA
By the arrival at this port yesterday Of the
steamship Roanoke, from Havana on the 30th
ult we have later advces in reference to the pro-
gress of the struggle In st. Domingo between the
natives and the Spaniards. The rebellion appears
to be spreading, and the guerilla style Of fighting
pursued by the Dominicsns gives no rest to the
Spanish troops. The report Of the burning Of the
town of Santiago de los Caballeros by the natives
| is confirmed. General Gaudars had assumed DOM
| msnd of the Spanish forces and transferred hi
base Of operations from Puerto Plata to Mont,
Christi.
By the Roanoke we have also advices from We
nezuea to the 7th Of September. General Falcol
was preparing to besiege Porto Cabello, and ha'
given notice that he would treat as mutineer
such of the troops in that city as might be mad
prisoners. Falcon had refused to recognize tn
contract entered into by the Venezuelan Consul il
this city for line of steamers to run between TIL
port and Laguayra.
The government transport steamship Cosmopo
Titan, from Hilton Head, s. c., on the morning o
Saturday last, arrived at this port about tw,
O'Clock this morning, bringing two hundred AM
twenty sick and wounded soldiers from Morri
Island and Beaufort. Che brings no news iron
Charleston later than that previously received.
Al the session Of the Bostd Of Aldermen yes
terday the ordinance granting lease for ferr
from the foot Of Thirty-second street, New York
to Brooklyn WAS passed over the veto Of Mayo
Opdykc by vote of thirteen to three. resc
luton was adopted imposing a tax Of $50 on eac
Of the dummy engines used within the cty limit
by the Hudson River Railroad. A resolution az
propristing $4,000 to defray the expenses Of III
municipal welcome 20 the Russians was discussed
and afterwards referred to the Finance Commit
tee. The Corporation Counsel, In communics
ton to the Board, stated that he had not bee
served with any notice Of injunction in the matte
| Of the 81 100000 appropriation for draft exemr
tons. The Board, after transacting considerable
routine business, adjourned TO Thursday.
At the meeting Of the Board Of Corncilmen las
evening the proceedings opened with it'll
amusement, furnished by the presentation
"a petition purportng 10 be from the Rev.
w. Mckay, calling upon the Common Counc
to adopt measures 10 prevent the Dissertation Q