The New York herald., 1868-02-02

The news report by the Atlantic Cable Is dated at
O'CLOCK this Sunday morning.
The Legislative debate the new French Press law
is qu animated, the opposition being very explicit in
It's depupciations. Spain Is 10 recruit Pspal military
legion. Tho cabmen Of Liverpool are on 'strike."
terrific storm Of wind prevailed all over England last
night The feniaus in Killarney Ireland, refuse TO
contribute any In support OF the clergy Who
fused to offer for the souls Of the Manchester
csnvics TIE Bank OF Holland reduced the OF dis-
.co9nt
The has been renewed in Gambia, the Turks being
defeated after obstinate battle.
Consols 931 Q3S in London. Five-twentios
II a 72n in London and 76b in Frankfort.
Cotton easier, with middling upands at 77sd. Bread.
s,uns duh a marked decline. Provisions and produce
dull.
CONGRESS-
The Senate not in session yesterday.
In the House communications were presented from
the Secretary lnteror in relation to the sale Of
the Sioux Indian reservation and the claims OF the
Choc,aw Natou against the government growing out Of
treaty stipulations The OF John Y. Brown from
tho second Congressional district Kentucky
sumed speeches being made favor VI and agans, the
report, finally until Monday Petitions
In reference the rights Of naturazed citizens in Tor
cgn countries and for the removal Of the income tax
we're presented, after which the House adjourned.
MlsCELLANEoUs.
by the arrival OF the steamship Henry Chauncey from
Aspinvali January "a have received our Giles aud
dispatches from Central and South America
In our special correspondence from Lima will be
found important from the republic OF Peru. Presi-
dent Prado, who was besegng Arequpa, had met with
disastrous defeat before that place. and forced
20 retreat 10 Lima, where be arrived the morning
OF the 5th ulL our correspondent gives a graphic
and interesting account Of the siege After a heavy
bombnrdment by the artillery q slorming column OF
Prados forces against the Qunto de Vargas but
In crossing rapid stream that formed Of the dc.
fences on the weakest side OF the place they became
fused aud some drowned; the majority had their
ammunition damaged, and being met with severe nre
upon reaching bacsdes adlsordery retreat ensued
The battalion OF Yungay went over TO the rcvo.
lutionss without firing shot The loss OF the rcvou-
uonis,s was slight President Prado narrowly escaped
capture Unsuccessful efforts were made to reorpaniz
che troops Upon the arrival Of tho President al Caao
the news OF the disaster spread and tho widest
excitement prevailed there and at Lima the feeling
against Prados government became bitter that be
and his family were forced to take refuge from
popusce IN the residence OF the United States Minister
Prado Afterwards embarked for Cnie In the north
the national forces under Carneo attacked Chclayo
on the night OF January o. and after three hours hard
fighting wero repused with heavy loss. In tho south
several tights occurred. The whole country is nov
under the control Of the revoIutonss under CansscO
who has issued a decree asserting his principles.
BY telegram over the Atlantic cable from London
we have later nevs from South Amercs. Tho inhab
tants OF Rosario large town in the Argentine republic
have rebelsd against President Mitres authority and
declared for General Urquzs. The cholera had SUBJ
sided in BuenOs Avres The disease is stu slsrmipgy