The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-03
summary OF the News.

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The Old World. Tie most interesting part Of the
Intelligence breugh. by this arrival is the liberia
iion Of all the American prisoners who were cos
cerned in the invasion of Cuba, under the unfortu.
nate Lopez. The Queen of Spain granted their
release in consequence of the government at Wash
irgon having expressed its regret for tie proceed
irgs Of the mob at New Orleans, in attacking the
offce OF tie Spanish Consul, and agreeing,
besides recommending to Congress the payment
Of the Spanish Coniul's losses, to salute the
Spanish flag, on the arrival of the new
Consul. This news will bring consolation to many
abereaved family in the United Ssates and will
have tendency TO prevent any more expeditions
sailing from this country for the island of Cuba.
Indeed, Spain need have 10 apprehension offuyther
invasion from any quarter in the United States.
1t has been asoertained that the inhabitants OF
Cuba are either willing to remain as they are, or
that they do not wish incur any risk in achieving
,heir independence. At all events, we apprehend
the people of thu United States are disposed to
allow them to figure out their own destiny as they
please.
Louis Napoleon, it appears, still m aintains his
supremacy. 1t is quite certain that as long as the
army supports him he will continue in power.
When that fails him, some other Of its favorites
viii be elevated to his place One thing, how
ever, is certain, viz that military despotism of
the most unadulte rated character prevails in Ia
t<Qe France.
Our readers will find in our columns, to day the
details Of FIVE days later news from California
They are very interesting. This intelligence needs
no comment. 1t speaks for itself. Specie still
pours in upon US from the new State, and the &C
counts from the mines are of the mos. fsttering
character.
Yesterday was the day assigned for private bust
ress in the Senate. Among the numerous petitions
Iresente d, was one from the New York Industrial
Congress praying for the recall of our Minister
20 France, and the suspension of all intercourse
with that country in consequence of the recen. pro-
ceedirgs of Louis Napoleon. The petition was
tabled, after considerable debate, in which it was
shown that many of our Senators are very wisely
determined to do nothing that is calculated to dis
.urb the present harmoniousness of our relations
witk foreign countries. We observe that Mr.. IN
6erwood took occasion to make some remarks
which were not very fattering to one OF eur letter
writer's; but as said correspondent is probably able
70 take his part, We shall pass the matter into
his hands for the present
In the House Of Representatives, yesterday, the
resolution for the appointment Of committee to
wait and introduce kossuth, was again under
consideration. From the movements and speeches
of several members, especially Of Mr.. Stanley,
there is no doub. whatever that the cause Of Hun
gary has been greatly injured by the intermedd!ing
Of the New York abolitonists. The House, after
along de- bate, adjourned till Monday, when it is
likely that the resolution will be passed.
One of our special correspondents states that the
Southern members of Congress have openly declared
to kossuth that they could not countenance him so
long as he permitted the aboitionists to identity
themselves with him and his cause No.wi.hstand-
ing all the eoquence and wisdom OF the dis.in-
guished patriot, we fear that his reputation has
bsen seriously injured by that wicked and designing
class of fanatics styling themselves phanthropists
{ Our Albany correspondent informs US tina.
general revolution has already commenced in the
departments Of the new State offices a. Albany.
Wing clerks have been ordered to vamoose, and
democratic ones have been installed. Attorney
General Chatfeld has protested agains. the action
Of the Canal Board, in tie letting of contracts
upon the principle that there a violation Of the
resolution which provided that they should be given
to tie lowest responsible bidder. This is very
proper move;-there is no justice in compelling
The PEOPLE to pay dear price for work, erely for
the sake Of giving a fat Job to political friends,
when another responsible person, Of opposite poll.
tics, is willing to do the same labor, and just as
WELL for much less price. Mr.. Welsh has con-
tested the scat Of Mr.. Cook, the State Treasurer,
Ind both have taken the oath Of Office. There's
fun ahead. All these political habbubs viii make
lively work in the Legislature for awhile.
as we anticipated would be the case, Cs.avajal,
tie leader of the revolutonists in No-ihsrn Next
CO. after vigorously besiegng Cerralvo for two days,
suddenly left, upon hearing that large body OF
tie government troops were coming towards him.
i is understood that he and his party have taken
refuge on American ground He reminds us very
much Of a certain King Of Frarce, Of wnose mar
vellous exploits nearly all juveniles have heard.
The Legislature Of Texas has instructed the
Secretary of State to go to Washington and draw
5000. GOO Of the debt due by the United States.
Our Philadelphia correspondent. informs Us by
telegraph that Williams, a colored man, one Of
the persons charged with participating in the
Christina riot, after being arrested as fugitive
slave, escaped from the officers who had him in
charge.
We are beginning to hear Of heavy freshe.s from
almost every quarter. The Hudson river has SUB.
merged and washe away porto of the railroad
between here and Albany, and thus put an efec-
,ual stop upon travelling on that route 70! some
time 70 Gene.
The ews from Jam aica is interesting
sc il does, marine disasters to American shipping
and other items Of consequence.
The Board Of Aldermen last evening adopted q
resolution appropriating $1,000, to defray expenses
attendant on TIE late visit Of Louis Kossuth. This
gam, in addition to the $4,000 already appro-
yriated by the Common Council, will make $1,000
Ter the purpose.
II the Board OF Assistant Aldermen, last even
ne, a protes. was offered against their proceeding
10 business, On the ground that their monthly
session., provided for by the amendment. to the city
charter, expired on the 3ls. December, 1851. few
yspers only were referred, and the board adjourned
III this Afternoon.