The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-05-17
New York, Monday, May IL, 1852.
The News.

The News.
The columns of the HERALD are again burdcned
with intelligence from almost every section Of the
inhabitable world. Through the combined power
Of steam, electricity, and enterprise, day now
seldom passes in which the native of every cline
cannot find something of interest from the home Of
his youth in the pages of this journal. Want Of
time and room obliges us to be brief in our rcfe-
rences.
BY the arrival of the Collins steamship Atlantic,
We have dates from Liverpool to the 9Th. The
news, although very interesting, cannot be classed
as important. The operations of the Emperor of
Russia do not speak very favorably of his feelings
with regard to the domination of Louis Napoleon
however, there actual signs of rruption be-
tween the two governments. The French newspa-
pers take considerable interest in our japanese ex-
petition. There had been no change worthy of
remark in political affairs. Cotton remained steady
and somewhat animated, but breadstuffs were dull,
and had suffered further decline
Ir. John S. Thrasher lately sent rs a prisoner
Nom Cuba to Spain, came among the passengers Of
the Atlantic. His numerous friends, who were,
some time ago. rejoiced by the announcement of his
release by Queen Isabella, will be doubly rejoced
that he is once more safe on American soil.
At a late hour last night the steamship Daniel
Webster reached this port, with eleven days later
advees from California. The accounts from the
mines are highly satisfactory. Several items rela-
tive to the big Jumps will be found under the proper
head The Indians still committing denrcda-
tions and murders, and it is unsafe for the whites
to travel, except in large parties, in almost
any part of the country. Of course, the whites
retaliatc whenever an opportunity occurs,
that il is not probable that the deadly feud
will be queed prior to the total extinction or dis
appearance of the aborigines. Some terrific battles
have recently taken place (; and, in one in
stance, forty Indians were shot, and i'll another,
seven whites were murdered. Commercial affairs
in California seem to have greatly improved since
our last accounts, and everything betokens healthy
prosperity, and steady march to greatness
Attention is directed to the late and interesting
information from Oregon. the Sandwich Islands, and
the Russian Arctic settlements, various Geographic
dispatches, &C. The perfect avalanche Of news has
left us no room for more extended reference.
Row IN RoME-MR. CAss AND THE ROMAN Az
rHoRITIEs.-An American gentleman has been
lately kicking up in the Eternal City, by dis
playing undue contempt and disregard for rel
gious ceremonies there. BY our correspondence
from Rome, published in yesterdays HERALD, we
learn that on Easter Sunday in the presence of an
great square of st. Peters, Mr. lines, American
artist, gave offence to the pious and loyal subjects
of the Pope, by declining to dof his hat when the
drums announced his Holiness. A French officer
resented the insult by knocking off the offending
ehoJoau with his drawn sword-a piece OF politeness
which was acknowledged by the bold American
striking the Frenchman with his cane and receiving
in return cut from his opponents sword. The
gendarmes immediately seized the American, and
carried him of to prison. Our Charge Afaires,
Mr. Cass. on being informed of the transaction, de-
manded from the Roman government the instant
liberation Of his countryman, but was referred to
the French authorities. He then called on the
French Commander in Chief, and required the i'm
mediate release of Mr. Innes or his transer to the
civil power; which latter demand, after some alter
cation, acceded to, and in five hours from the
occurrence Mr.. lines was set at liberty For this
prompt and decisive action Of Mr.. CASE, he deserves
much credit. So determined was he 10 vindcato
the rights Of his countryman that being unable to
have the officer punished by his superiors, he cast
of his diplomatic coat and breeches, declared war
against France on his own account, and sent him
challenge to mortal combat. The offending party
was however, subsequently placed under arrest, and
the meeting prevented.
But while We thus willingly give to Mr.. Cass
our fullest appreciation Of his conduct we cannot
help thinking that that of Mr.. Innes, in the first
instance, was very rude and ungcntemanly. No
matter what the religion Of the Romans may be, he
had no right to insult it. Every stranger in
strange land should conform to the religious habits
and obseryanees Of the country which he visits 1t
is the duty of every civilized person, and partcu-
larly Of one claiming to be gentleman, to show
q proper feeling Of respect towards the religion,
habits, and obseryances Of the people among whom
he sojourns 1t is by no means necessary for such
person to make an exhibition Of vulgarity or boor
ishness merely because he happens to dsbclievc in
the principles Of their religion, to dsapprove Of
the rites and ceremonies which they regard as
sacred neither docs any intelligent man compro-
mise his own principles or ideas by conforming him.
self to the outward obsevances which nre considered
respectful and appropriate on such occasions.
However, in this case Mr.. lnness intrepidity and
Mr. Cass's determined conduct counterbalance what
we consider to have been an act of improperly
IN the first instance.
MISSIONARY ARTISTS IN NEW YoRK.-During
the present week, this city viii be enliyened with
the presence OF three four of the most eXtraord
nary artists Of the Old World, performing in their
several roles, for the good of their nations and Of
humanity Jenny Lind commences her farewell
concerts onorrow for the benefit Of the free school
institutions of Sweden Ole Bull is expected soon
to arrive here, to give series Of concerts for the
liberty Of Norway. although il was announced
by himself, on his recent return from Europe,