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New York Times, September 6, 1860.

The arrivals from Europe put us in possession of advices four days later. The steamship America, from Liverpool on the 25th and Queenstown on the 26th ult., passed Cape Race on Tuesday afternoon, and was intercepted by the news yacht of the Associated Press. The Prince Albert, from Galway on the 28th, arrived at St. John, N.F., yesterday on her way to New-York. The news by these arrivals is highly important. The invasion of Calabria by GARIBALDI is fully confirmed. In fact, at last accounts, he had already pushed his operations with such vigor that several important positions of the Neapolitans were in his possession. Great numbers of insurgents were joining him, and a general and decisive battle was looked for. It is thought probable in some quarters, however, that Naples may fall into his hands without bloodshed, as it is believed that the Neapolitan army cannot be relied upon at all for its defence. It was positively denied by Lord PALMERSTON in the House of Commons, that Austria either has sent or contemplates sending a threatening note to Sardinia on the subject of the invasion of Naples. Orders have been given by the French Emperor to concentrate troops to the number of 100,000, with all munitions of war, to be ready to march at a moments' notice. The Emperor and Empress had gone to Savoy and Nice. At Lyons, in response to addresses, the Emperor made a speech, in which he deprecated the attempts which had been made to create a misunderstanding as to his motives. The weather in England and France had continued unfavorable for the crops.

Latest advices from Honduras, contained in a telegram from New-Orleans, indicate that the great modem Fillibuster, whose recent descent on Truxillo has claimed a passing notice, is likely to have his desire for fighting fully gratified. On the 19th of August an English man-of-war arrived off the port, with the avowed intention of protecting the citizens of Honduras and their property, and of restoring the revenue of Truxillo to the rightful authorities. A force of seven hundred men under President GUARDIOLA had assembled outside the walls, ready for an attack on the 23d. At Ruatan, the 24th, a heavy cannonading was heard in the direction of Truxillo, which lasted for some time, and there is good reason to believe that it was caused by a combined attack on WALKER's position by sea and land. As the intervention of the English was something not counted on by WALKER, who thus encounters an obstacle more difficult to overcome than the opposition of the Hondurians under GUARDIOLA, it is quite probable that the next advices will announce his total defeat.

The Prince of Wales yesterday left the city of Kingston without landing, and without receiving the Corporation address. An attempt was made to compromise the difficulty in the City Councils, but the Orangemen refusing to retreat from the position they had assumed, nothing could be done. A resolution was adopted asking the Prince to land as originally intended, but the Duke of Newcastle refused to do so unless all partisan demonstrations were stopped. At the same time the Prince expressed his willingness to receive the Corporation address on the deck of the steamer, but as that arrangement did not suit the other side, it was not entered into. At 6 o'clock last evening, accordingly, the Royal party left, and was soon after followed by the Orangemen in another steamer, who expressed the determination to land wherever the Prince landed, and join in any demonstration that might be made. As at Brockville, the next stopping-place, and at Toronto, there are preparations made for Orange demonstrations, it is thought more than probable that the Prince will decline to land anywhere else in Canada, but will proceed direct to Niagara and cross into the States. Our correspondent states that the responsibility for this condition of matters is placed to the account of Governor-General HEAD and the Duke of Newcastle.

Vice-President BRECKINRIDGE, yesterday, delivered at Lexington, Ky., his expected speech on the issues of the Presidential campaign, and in personal vindication of himself from the various charges which have been brought against him in connection with it. The crowd gathered to hear him was immense, and he was greeted with enthusiasm. The speech will be found in this morning's TIMES.

The fifth annual fair of the New-Jersey State Agricultural Society was opened at Elizabeth on Tuesday, with a good display of articles, but a meagre attendance. Yesterday the attendance was large. A military prize drill took place at 12 o'clock. Two Rifle Companies from Newark and one from Elizabeth entered. Gov. OLDEN reviewed the troops.

The rockets that rose over Jersey City last evening were the signal to Republicans in that city to gather in mass meeting at Van Vorst-square. Bonfires were blazing in the streets early in the evening, and the Wide-Awake Clubs formed in procession near the ferry and marched through the principal thoroughfares. The display was an imposing one. Besides the Republicans of the place who were in the ranks, each in his uniform of India-rubber, bearing a torch aloft, there were clubs from New-York, Brooklyn, Newark, Rahway, Elizabethtown and Patterson. Addresses were delivered by Hon. JOHN C. TEN EYCK, Ex-Gov. PENNINGTON, ISAAC W. SCUDDER, and others.

The Seventh Regiment, National Guard, paraded yesterday, to the number of over seven hundred, upon the occasion of receiving the new stand of colors presented to it by the City of Washington. The ceremony took place in front of the City Hall. ROBERT OULD, United States District-Attorney for the District of Columbia, making the presentation speech. In the evening, the officers and staff of the regiment gave a private dinner to the Washington Committee at the Fifth-avenue Hotel, at which some seventy-five guests were entertained in a sumptuous manner.

JOHN W. SMYTH, one of the crew of the ship Fidelia, yesterday made affidavit before United States Commissioner BRIDGHAM, charging the mate and second mate of that ship with the murder of a seaman on the 12th of July. The examination takes place ta-day.

The Stock Market was firm at the opening of business yesterday, with a good show of orders at rather higher prices. Between the Boards the feeling was less animated and dull through the Second Board. On the final closing, prices were steady again, and but few stocks offering. The Money Market steady at 7 cent., as the rule, with exceptions at 6 1/2 cent. on 60-day acceptances, and 6 cent. on pledge of State security.

Flour was in good demand at uniform rates. Wheat and Corn were freely purchased, and the latter closed higher. Provisions were in generally fair request. Pork, however, declined. Sugars were moderately active. Coffee, Cotton, Hemp, Metals, Naval Stores, Molasses, Rice, Seeds, Spices, and Teas were quiet. Whisky was actively sought after and dearer. Hops were in lively demand. The engagements of Breadstuffs for Liverpool were extensive. There were 468 vessels of all classes in port.
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Boston Evening Transcript, September 6, 1860
The Third Brigade In Camp. – The Third Brigade M.V.M., Brigadier-General B. F. Butler, encamped yesterday at North Chelmsford….The Camp is named Camp Adams….
The Second Regiment were reviewed upon the Common, yesterday afternoon, by Mayor Lincoln and others…(Camp Lincoln)

Later From California- Arrival of the Pony Express- …A letter from Virginia City says that it has been ascertained that seven white men who have been missing for some time, were burnt to death by the Indians near Pyramid Lake. Their charred remains were found chained to trees….

Large numbers of emigrants continue to arrive at Carson and Honey Lake Valleys.
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The Daily True Delta, September 6, 1860
Army and Navy Intelligence.-… The new recruiting establishment in Louisville, Ky., has proved useful thus far. It was opened as an experiment to test the military aspirations of Kentuckians, in March last, since which time 150 stalwart mountain boys have been sent to Carlisle to be made “horse soldiers.” They are described as a healthy, strong, and vigorous lot of men- at trifle too spunky.
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David Upton

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