The New York herald., 1863-12-17
American commissioner. is euIosined.by the joxr.

| the British frigate Sutlej, from La Union. His
| escape-which closes for the moment the bloody
drama in Salvador-from the troops of Carrers
and the hostile officials of Honduras and Nicara-
qua, was effected in very remarkable and some
what romantic manner, after he had endured
suderngs and prvatons of the most painful de-
scription. The dropping ex-ruler WAS taken to q
brilliant ball given by Mrs. Livingstone. wife
of the American Consul in La Union. to
an elegant party made up Of natives
and the officers Of the United States
steamer Saginaw and the British frigate Sutlej.
Leaving the ball room he assumed the uniform of
a master of the United States Navy, walked with
his gallant allied friends to the landing place. and
put of to the Saginaw and Sutlej, after passing
the officers OF his mortal enemy in the street. The
Sutlej landed General Barrios at Aspinwall, from
which port he, with his companions, are to sail for
New York.
General Mosquera was temporarily absent from
Bogota. The country was quiet.
Troops were rapidly concentrating on the from
tier of Ecuador. Flores, it was thought, would
soon assume the offensive.
The British West India mail steamer Saadin.
from Kingston, Jamaica, and Port au Prince, Hay
ii, arrived at this port yesterday morning. The
news from Jamaica is interesting. great
deal Of sickness prevails in the island, which has
been visited by an appalling earthquake Business
10 very dull The Rev. N. Lechmere Ellis, of the
Church Of England, and late of South Brooklyn.
had arrived in safety. The Bishop of Delaware is
on visit to Kingston. By the invitation of the
Rev. F. S. Bradshaw, rector of st. Michael's Epis'
copal church, the American Bishop preached se-
veral times before large congregations The pe0-
pie have taken great fancy to him, and speak
very highly of his merits as preacher OF the Cos
pei. In reference to commercial affairs, the Mer-
camille Inteui9encer Of the 5th inst. says:-"Since
our issue of the oath ult, for the English mail,
trade, which we then reported dull. in oonse.
quence of very heavy rains all over the island has
somewhat revived; but beyond rise in sugar,
caused by the advance in England and rise in
corn meal, owing to the small stock on hand, there
is absolutely nothing of importance to which we
can call particular attention"
The news from Hayt is of interest, although
our papers contain nothing later from the Domin.
can part of the island, if we except an appeal to
the people to forget all former differences, and to
band together for the common defence The Pres.
dent of Hayti had given very Aattering recep
ton to Bishop Lee, of the Episcopal Church, and
Holly. Protestant worshp having been establish
ed in the island, and church erected the mis-
sionaries waited on the President to thank him for
facilities. In his reply be said that freedom Of
worship was basis Of the Haytien constitution.
Nothing new in commercial circles. Provisions
are plentiful. Coffee was at sl36 (Haytien) with
fair sales; cocoa at $79.
Our advices from La Guaira, Venezuela, are to
the lst inst. The country is reported tranquil,
and produce coming from the interior to market in
great abundance. Mr.. WampoOl, United States
Consul, died at Porto Cabello on the 9th ult.,
much and deservedly regretted by his friends aud
acquaintances.
b. the arrival of the British brig Ada Purvs,
Captain Smith. from Miuatitian November 10. we
are informed that the town of Minatitian was
closely beseged by French guerillas. All supplies
from the interior were cut off, and the people suf.
fering for want Of provisions. Guarding the town
were French gunboat and few black Egyptian
troops. The Mexicsns seemed very dcsirous of
throwing OF the French yoke military dcspot.
ism''-and they expect, when our war is over. aid
from the United States to drive out the French.
The Board of Aldermen met ycsterdsy at one |
O'Clock. A resolution by Alderman Mitchell. ap. |
tbirty.three thousand five hundred |
dollars for the purchase of Clark Mills colossal
statue of Andrew Jackson, was laid over. com. |
was received from City Inspector
Boole, stating that the appropriation for street
cleaning is entirely exhausted, and that he is
cleaning the streets under the authority of resO-
luton adopted by the Board of Health. Mr.. Boole
suggests that sufficient Of money for keep.
ing the streets clean be at raised by the issue
of bonds. The communication was referred to the
Committee On Finance, and the Board adjoyracd
TO meet again to-day at one o'clock.
The ship Vancouver Capt Curtis, OF Bath, Maine.
which arrived at this port last evcndg from Bris.
tol. England reports that the 18th inst. in lat
tude 40 30, longitude Co. she was chased by
three -masted steamer (propeller) The steamer
had foretopsai, topgalantssi and large square
sail set on the foremast and fore and aft sails on
the other masts. She was painted black, and had
a house on deck. She was under sail only and
was about four miles distant from the Vancouver
In the Board Of Education yesterday, q resoiu-
ton, offered by Commi ssioner Hitchman, to have
tie official proceedings Of that Board published ia
the New YORK HERALD, a. that paper has larger
circulation than any other in the city, was referred
to the Finance Committee.
The usual fortnightly meeting Of the Emigration
NoniuissVhcfs tooh place. ycs'efuays FROM tue
report of Mr. Casserly the Secretary OF the Board,
it appears that AIS emigrants landed last week
which makes the total number OF arrivals since
January Il, Isl 500 against II ,3j3 daring the
corresponding period OF 1862. The balance Of
the communication fund now In bank is t2t.95s.
The stock market buoyant again yesterday and
prices bad upward tendency. with large sales There
business doing the gold exchange. bu, prices
A IA mai fv
dsy. Government securities without AlterA,on
being well maintained, although the wcre
limited. Money easy. and ths banks "a.
years bearing notes large amouD,
OF geeabscks will be lot loose upon the market sod the
rate Of interest will probably drop.
The state OF Affairs in business places ~, materially
changed Ncarly al tho merchants report vsry dur
market and tho smoun, OF commercial transactions vas
small Al the Produce Exchange aour aud when wore 10