The New York herald., 1866-01-29

the states OF New Leon, Tamauipas ana san LUIS
Potos and that Maamoros would have fallen into
his hands at the time of his late siege of that place but
that his arrangements disclosed to the imperial
commander Mejia by spies. He states that he Is in
debted Americans the Texas side of the river for
military stores of value and that 'the few shells was
able to secure while the passing from Lnares
from Brownsville through the exeriions oftortina,
who pronounced to be well informed as to what citi-
zens of the United disposed TO assist the epub
| lican
| A agreeable picture Of affairs in South Carolina
than have usually been favored with Of late is pre-
sented in Charleston correspondence to the 26th
nst brought by the steamship Moneka, which arrived
here yesterday The negroes generally are industrousy
at work the plantations and their disposition ana
conduct are spoken Of in very favorable terms The
planters said to be exhibiting concatory spirit
towards the freedmen paying them good wages and dis
posed 10 throw obstacles in the way OF their educa
ton for which schools under the protection
of the Freedens Bureau have been established Gen.
eral Scott General Saxtons successor as Assistant Com
missioner of the Bureau for the State, has arrived in
Charleston and wise and successful administration Of
affairs by him is anticipated. All the circumstances
being so proptous, large cotton crop in the coming
year is confidently expected. There were no dis
turbances among the negroes during the holidays.
Some excitement had arisen in consequence of the issue
by General Sckles, in accordance understood with
instructions from Washington, of order reminding the
South Caroinians that they still under martial law,
arranging relations between the whites blacks and
announcing equality before the law Of the two races
Additional particulars regarding the revolution in Spain
given in present ISSUE 1t shown that the out
break is not many have supposed solely personal
contest between Prim and ODonnel for the control Of
the government but that it has been caused by deep
seated grievances and expressions of the people, and that
lie not ,Gpnl To nf
the country but that citizens well soldiers those Of
high degree we'll as the humble in various and widely
separated localities have espOused the movement with
energy and enthusiasm.
most comprehensive survey of the present condition
Of the kingdom Of Italy, with statement Of the dangers
and obstacles which surround and impede its path TO-
wards complete unincaon is furnished by Florence
correspondent In his opinion the danger is to be found
in too much politics and too many politicians; the
SAFETY Of the people and nation is in the army, where
politics either uncared for not permitted to ntrude.
Several engagements had taken place the Papa terri
between bands of brgands and soldiers of the pom
tn al and Italian armies Tie brigands defeated,
and some Of their more notorious leaders were
arrested They alege that they cannot be punished,
as they will publish their brcvcls Of commission
from the cx-Kng Of Naples, dated in Rome, with
correspondence which they maintained with the leading
Cardinals of the Pope's Cabinet Austria showing
some symptoms Of activity in venetia General Bene-
dick had taken command Of the Austrian troops in Italy,
having his headquarters in Verona He addressed his
officers In short speech In which he alluded 20 the
probable early OF of much magnitude
Our correspondents letter contains interesting resms
Of the latest from the chief cities of Italy.
Late Paris correspondence, will be by tue
tracts which we give from our foreign dlcs announce
the prevalence Of apprchensons Of financial. crisis in
France during the present year. well In England,
and the large investments Of French capital in the gov
ernment securities OF other countries ominousy |
pointed to- The loans to Maximilan to Austria, to |
SPAIN to Italy and to Turkey nstanccd and 1t is
shown that these we'll various domestic stocks have
considerably fallen In value during the last year.
Havana advices record the that city Of Com
mandant Herrera from his voyage Of inspection in the
ports OF Cuba At ManZanlla aud Cienfucgos prepara
tions had been made for giving him grand receptions;
but learning Of the suicide Of Admiral Pares he de-
clined the intended honors
In correspondence from Sidney and King Georges
Sound, published this morning much valuable informa
tion is given regarding the history, condition and
Of Australia and the business prosperity and ad
vantagcous location Of some Of It's principal cities
Besides its immense fields Of gold Australia contains
mineral deposits Of various kinds Of much value and
great extent and In the development OF those well
in the commercial affairs OF the country correspond
en found the United States largely represented. Some
American gentlemen have secured q large coal tract in
the vicinity OF Sidney, and commenced operations,
with the intention Of using the product Of their
mines principally for the manufacture OF oil. Not
wthstanding the great progress Of various kinds Of
enterprise, railroad building Is somewhat neglected.
there not being quite five hundred miles altogether ia
operation Throughout, the whole extent Of the country
OF teegraphs there ten thousand miles constructed
and projected The aboriginal fast disappearing
under the influences Of civilization and has nearly be-
come extinct in the sections settled by the Anglo.
Saxons
Accounts OF the progress OF operations the
ton Of the Russo American telegraph via Bchring
Straits have from time TO time appeared In columns,
and this morning give the report Of Colonel Bukiey,
the Engineer Chief OF this great enterprise containing
a most interesting detailed report Of the work Of
sruction up the 18th OF last month The line Is well
advanced ON both the American and A-atic sides OF the
Pacific Ocean and soundngs which have been made In
the Straits show excellent bottom which TO lay the
submarine cable Russian officials giving every pos.
sibe assistance and the Colonel sangune the early
completion Of tclegraphic communication by this route
between New York aud all important points in Europe
and Asia
The shipbuding business of New York was at the coss
Of war; brought nearly dead lock but IT Is now re-
covering from the stagnaton that followed that memor.
able epoch and there good prospects that before
great while u will be more aourshng than ever In
another column will be found account Of the work
doing at the various shpyards Of this city together
with very interesting information regarding the
unprecedented Increase In the number OF our ocean
steamers II is fact worthy Of mention that among all
the vessels building here, there not a single sail
ing to be found Our growing trade with China aud
japan has induced the Pacific Mail Steamship Com.
pany TO contract for the building Of two nam.
moth steamships, which are to ply between those
and San Francisco The vessels DO pre-
els alike in every particular regards size appoint
ments, accommodations for passenger, &c, and will
have cost when ready for sea- upwards Of million Of
dollars each II Is said that these steamers will be the