The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-08-05
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the NEWS
By the arrival Of the steamship Niagara at Hali-
AK we have received three days later intelligence
from Europe. This news, although possessing
many features Of interest," is not of any particular
Importance. The people Of England were still
bnsy engaged in footing up the parliamentary
election returns, the result Of which, as we pre-
viously stated, is that the present ministry will
have small majority, provided it gets the support
Of all the opponents of Lord John Russell.
Louis Napoleon still delighting the French
men by getting up magnificent shows. SC. BY the
way it is stated that his visit to Baden for the
purpose of holding an interview with the grand
daughter of the Duchess, with whom, rumor hath
Il, he is about forming matrimonial alliance.
There is nothing Of special interest from the Ger.
manic States Arrests for political offences continue
to be made in Italy, and among others several
priests are reported to have been placed in DURANGO
In recent yacht race, the America was badly
beaten There appears to have been very slight
improvement in the sssson Market but breadstuifs
were still extremely duN
The proceedings in Congress yesterday, may be
summed up in a very hw words. Most Of the day
was spent by the Senate 10 discussing the joint reso
ln.iou, which was finally adopted to prevent Mr.
Kennedy from drawing two salaies-one of $500,
as Superintendent of the Census, and the other of
S3,0C0 us Secretary Of the Census Board. The
House was occupied by the consideration of the Ge-
neral Appropriation bill. very important amend
ment was adopted, authorize the President to levy
light house duties on foreign vessels. From the
seDer of the debate it is quite evident that this is
intended as sort of retaliation step against the
fishery restrictions of Great Britain.
: Our special Washington correspondent under
stands that Mr. Seymour, of this State. will not, for
the time being at least, introduce the enlarged re-
cprocity measure which he had prepared, as Chair
man Of the Committee on Commerce, for the reason
that the fishery dispute has epgendeIed feeling Of
hostility to'such scheme, in the minds of our Con-
gressmen.
In connection with other interesting matter rela-
tive 10 the fishery difficulties, elsewhere publish
oil the official correspondence of the slightest inte
rest, that was transmitted to the Senate by the
President on Tuesday. The letter of Lord Aber-
deem upon the subject, is important.
Dispatches from the West furnish us with the
results Of the Missouri and Iowa elections SO far as
heard from 1t is thought that the democratic can
didate for Governor has been elected in THE former
State: but it is very doubtful whether the Hon,
Tbos II. Benton has been elected to Congress from
the St Louis district. In Iowa, Hon B Hem has
been reelected, and probably Hon. l.. L. Clark
both democrats.
The telegraph informs us that the cholera is dis.
appearing from the western part Of this State.
During the twenty four hours ending yesterday
there had been about fourteen deaths at Buffalo,
and ten at Rochester.
The free sellers, it is understood, have given up
the idea of holding convention at Cleveland
Those who belong to the party in that vicinity will
appoint delegates to attend the Pittsburg Conven-
ton.
Some sixty or seventy buildings were destroyed
by fire in Savannah. on Tuesday, in consequence of
which large number Of persons were rendered des-
titute and homeless.
A despatch from Philadelphia records case Of
ipfaneide the particulars Of which are entirely too
shocking to recapitulate in this column.
The report that Mr. Sands, the equestrian, was
killed by fall from the ceiling of the court house
ut Wslcott turns out to be sheer fabrication. Mr.
S. is reported to have been alive and well at oswe-
60, yesterday.
The excitement at Yookers has stbsided. The
Coroners jury have rendered their verdict, and the
parties declared guilty Of the : culpable negligence
and criminal recklessness" by which the fire oc-
CURED on board the Henry Clay and from which all
'tthe deaths eDsued," have been turned over to the
care of the District Attorney Of Westchester county,
stand why the Coroner did not at issue his war;
rant for the arrest Of the parties implicated in the
verdict Certainly, no harm could result from such
course; and it may prove hereafter, that it would
have been wise to order the arrests
national reform meeting was held last evening
mt Military Han We have a full report of the pro-
ceedings before us The proposed object of the
meeting was to scare the democratic majority of the
Senate of the United States into the passing of the
homestead bill but the secret design Of the wire
pullers il probably to affect the Presidential election,
by giving the land reform vote 10 Scott. Thsis the
alternative held out to the Senate, in the event Of
their refusing or neglecting TO pass the bill,
while the leaders Of the land reform party know
very well that the Senate will not pass it, One Of
the speakers said there an impression that this
was q whig meeting and be seemed to think that
the speakers had given ground for it. General Scott
was lagded and Pierce disparaged One Of the
speakers boosted that they had 5000 votes in the
State OF New York, and that this balance of power
would carry the election. Three sets Of resolutions
were passed, each differing more less from the
others We shallpublish the full report to- morrow.
Want Of room forces us to omit full report of
the proceedings Of the New York Academy Of
Medicine, together with large amount Of local
and other miscellaneous matter.
PRESIDENT FILLMORE, Mr.. WEBSTER AND THE
FISHERY TRoUBLEs.-It appears that the precipi-
fancy of Mr. Webster in issuing his Goldfish procla-
.nation from Marshfed, did not meet the approval
Of the President ii being somewhat out of the usual
order OF the business Of the State Department which
generally bears the Endorsement al By the Presi-
dent" before the signature Of the Secretary of
State. And SO the President has requested his Sec
Rotary to return to Washington, and proceed to |
business in businesslike way, which, IL is said in
few days he intends to do Meantime. tho Ex.
ecuve has notified Congress Of the despatch Of tho