The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-08
The News.

The four Gays later European intelligence, re
ceiyed by the ste amshp Pacific, which arrived this
morning, pcssess rather more than usual interest
synopsis If the leading events viii be found else
where.
The fishery question, according to our special
telsgrsphc adyiees from Washington, begins to
very serious and warlike complexion. The dspo
etion Of The two governments is pacific enough but
the danger is that her Majestys colonial authorities
and subjects may drive their obstinate determination
Of expelIng the Yankees, to Of violence and
bloodshed, which, should they occur, will almost
inevitably preepitate us into with England.
We have rumor from the fishing banks, that one
American vessel has actually been fired into which
may or may not he fiction In any event, the
present posture of the difficulty is intensely interest
ING, to say the least Of it. Delay is dangerous; and
for this reason, perhaps, Mr.. Webster is hurying
back TO Washington, having arrived in this city
at a late hour last night. Having thoroughly
stirred pp tho controversy, it is to be hoped hat he
will speedily his endeavore to still the
troubled waters, else We may be hurried into
before beginning is made in the negotiations. The
question wears decidedly belhgerent aspect and
sshermen are not in the habit of standing long upon
ceremony. The eyes of the nation watching The
movements OF Mr.. Webster.
The mopotony in the House of Representatives
was Cor few moments dispelled yesterday, by a
speech from maniac in the gallery What the in
truder said reporter does not state but doubt
IL fully equal to many of the oratorcal efforts
that have been made during the present session.
Several memorials presented from this city and
elsewhere, asking for the immediate passage of
bill iof tie better protection of human life board
Of steamboats, Although the session is fast draw
ing to close, it is hoped that humanity will
prompt national legislators 10 comply
with the request Of the memorialists. The consider
alton q the General Appropriation bill occupied
the greater portion Of the day. Among other
amendments vas one appropriating Sll5,60o 10 pay
for such books for new members, as have
been furnished TO the members Of the last four
Congresses. In the of the debate il was
stated that members had been known to sell the
books thus granted-notwithstanding which, the
measure passed. One or two amendments of a
Emilar character we're also acted on, all of which
tends to show that the members determined to
look out for each others welfare.
The returns Of the election in North Carolina,
show small gain in favor Of John Kerr, the wing
candidate for Governor and the indications that
he is elected over David Reid, the present incum-
bent 1t appears to be generally conceded that
ex. Senator Benton has been elected to Congress
rom the First district of Missouri.
We learn from Rochester that the cholera is
still prevalent in thai city However, there are hut
few eases, and these were doubtless contracted on
the first appearance Of the disease.
Late adyices from Havana state that the Cubans
had been again thrown into great state of excite
ment, by the reported discovery of conspiracy
Several arrests, it is said have been made and many
seditous DOCUMENTS seized
A despatch from St. John, N. b., states that
work on the European and North American railway
will co mmencc to morrow.
GA reference to the Brooklyn intelligence, it win
be seen that a most horrible murder was committed
IN hat city OF Friday night.
Accounts Of two Eore railroad accidents will be
found under the telegraphic head. The one in this
State rather serious affair.