The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-07-27

THE SITUATION.
Another worry interesting inside view Of the strong
classmates Of Fortress Monroe and especially Of that
particular which is now the circumscribed resi-
dence OF Jefferson Davis is furnished in the des-
patch Of one Of our correspondents published
this morning. Jef.'s health is still bad, and
open air exercise which he daily INDUCED is said
continues sad and quiet and spends much Of his time
gazing from his window out upon the sea and sky.
The DISPATCHES brought to this port from Havana by
the steamship MORO Castle mention the arrival at that
place from Spain of the steamer Isle Of Cuba which
the Havancse supposed brought the official order
for the delivery to the United States authori-
ties OF the exrebel ram stonewall. As our
readers already aware, speculation on this sub
ioct is no longer necessary, II having been de-
hnitey settled in the correspondence between the
Spanish Minister in Washington and Secretary Seward
published in the HERALD Of the 18th inst in which the
latter was informed by the former that the Stonewall
was at the disposal Of government
Captain wakc of the United States steamer sacra-
mento, in despatch to the Navy Department, dated at
Kingstown, Ireland the 10th inst gives account of
his pursuit of the rebel pirate Rappahannock
her trip from Southampton to Liverpool and shows why
he did succeed in capturing her The Rappahannock
managed to keep close shore that no could not in
terfere with her without violating international law.
treaty OF amity, commerce and for the oxtraditon
of fugivcs from JUSTICE between government and
that of the republic Of Hayt which concluded and
sgned In November last has been officially proclaimed
by President Johnson. Mutual privileges Of sojourn
settlement civil protection and for the transaction of
business guaranteed to the citizens Of each republic
within tho territory of the other
report received at the Freedmens Bureau In Wash.
ngton from Of agents in Arkansas represents the
conduct and condition Of the freedmen Of that State
a highly favorable light They are generally working
industrously, and appear TO appreciate their freedom
without being disposed TO abuse It.
General Sherman was entertained at banquet in In
dianapos Ind, last Tuesday night In response TO
toast he made long speech gancing at the various
matters In connection with reconstruction the South
which engross public attention He rejoiced over
suffrage.
The rebel General Dick Taylor arrived In Washington
yesterday is understood for the purpose of advancing
his claims for pardon by the President
EUROPEAN NEWS.
The Cunard steamship Scotia, from Liverpool the
18th and Qucenst the 10th Of July reached this
port early yesterday bringing three days news from
Europe.
Liberalism was still making Roadway In the British
elections tho ugh notable liberal defeats had been
sustained Jacob Bright brother to Mr. John Bright,
had been defeated at Manchester upon local and peona
issues and MI Leatham Brighs brother nlaw and imi
tator had lost his scat for Huddcrsned At Liverpool
Mr. Ewart tried and veteran reormer had been super
seeded by Mr. Greaves tory Of great local popularity
and Lord Russes son had been unsuccessful at Leeds
On the other hand Mr. Gladstoncs had been victo
ous Chester The chances OF Mr. Gladstone bmselfa
oxford University looked small, and in anticipation Of
his being rejected by that constituency he had been put
in nomination for South Lane ashire. As whole, the |
borough elections had proved favorable to the govern
ment who had gained thirty five seats md lost twenty
eight
Apropcs Of the elections, Lord Palmerston had eulo
gized his neutrality American affairs; the Attor
ney General had defended from legal point OF viow
the neutral policy Of the government, and Earl Rus
sell new edition Of hts History Of the Constitution"
adding thereto extra chapter TO prove that he
still live rcformer
singular letter. addressed by Macmillan 10 his Min
lister Of the Interior giving outline Of the policy to BIO
pursued 10 Mexico, had been issued In Paris NJ. Eloin
Maxmians Envoy, had reached Southampton on his
way back 10 Europe.
In the case OF Charles Windsor, the New York bank
teller the Court OF Queens Bench had ordered the ret
tuition Of the money abstracted but the jury ccnsurcd
the lax manner in which the bank conducted Its bust
ness
Five.twentics were a, ny 70 the London Stock
Exchange on the 10th inst British consos quoted
at 90 COX.
MIscELLANEous 1XWe.
Havana advccs TO the 22d iaSk ID dtevcd by the
steamship oro Castle, which aristA here yesterday
from that port The powder magazine Of the Spanish
steamship Isle Of Cuba exploded the 10th nst doing
much damage 10 the vessel but neither killing nor njur
ing any person Steamers aden with troops still
ARRIVING at Havana from st. Domingo and yet the
alton was not completed In fact there indica-
tions that Ia designed to effect e COMPLETION very
soon, nee we are informed that, when, coming %
settle up the exchanges Of prisoners both Sides 4,
being found that the bomni6a6s held Of about
i've hundred, the spanards Immediately seized any
and all OF the natives who came first hand till the ac
count balanced, and carried the fresh capves to
Havana Additional trouble Ia apprehended from this
proceeding and perhaps Spain may thus find excuse for
new invasion Of the Dominican republic
In Iofta aI In from. iIo vcar