The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-19
The News.

By the arrival of the steamship Canada, at Halifax
We have receirea advices from Europo to tho 5ti
inst being six days later Owing to the imperfect
working OF the wires were unable to procure more
than very meagre despatch, and that at quite late
hour 1t is sufficient however, to show that the CON-
mercial accounts of very unfavorable character
Cotton and breadstuffs continued dull, and another
decline in the prices Of both had taken place. No
political news cane to hand-but we shall Doubtless
have full details in Tomorrow paper.
We have netting of an exciting nature from Wash
irgton to- day. Large numbers Of the Office seekers,
many of them sadly disappointed, have returned to
their homes and that place is beginning To resume is
wonted appearance. Notwithstanding that the
Senate adjourned over from Thursday till Monday,
the democratic portion Of its members were exceed
ingly busy yesterday, and viii he 80 to-day, II
presenting the claims of their friends. Ourdespatches
il will be SEEN rele almost exclusively to appoint
ments confirmed and to be made 1t is reiterated
that Mr.. Buchanan will go TO England, Mr.. Wise to
France, and Mr.. Seule to Spain. The New York
Offices have not, and probably viii not, be filed till
the different factions come to some amieable under
standing among th6mseves. With regard to
foreign relations, it intimated that the President
had an especial eye to the Tehuantepec affair in
his inaugural address-that he is far ahead of his
cabinet and Senatorial advisers the Monroe doc
trine, and is determined to take stand that will
make a decided impression upon the European
powers. As we have before remarked, while speak
ing lie will be fully prepared to act.
Az the session draws towards close, the mem
bers of our State Legislature evnce spirit of indus
try that s astonishing wslen the previous waste OF
time is taken into consideration No session ever
gave greater promise at the commencement During
the frst two weeks, immense number of import
ant measures were brought forward and everything
betokened harmony, and the speedy consummation
OF the business necessary to bc transacted. But how
deceptive all these bright and cheering omens
That old and out hobby the canal question: was
revived, and instead Of calmly proceeding, in a com
mon way TO settle the difficulty in legal and
proper manner, gides taker, lines drawn,
hostile feelings y ere engenderee elimination and
Termination were indulged in u.til at last no mea
sure, however trivial, could be introduced without
ITS uecomng the subject Of an almes endless debate
Words were piled upon words; and thus matters pro
gressed Until few days ago, when the members
having suddenly disc@7eed their err9r, concluded to
So 70 work in earnest. Mr.. Vanderhilt's proposed
constitutional amendment, Tie printing Of the Colo
NAL History, the Union College affair and the pro
position to drain the Caysga marshes were the prn.
cipal themes ~ discussion in tic Senate yesterday
Quite a spirited debate to.k place in the Assembly
concerning the Railway Consolidation bal Mr.
Rose, OF this city, bad something to say the sub
jet Of city reform Gnd two bills were brought for
ward for the amendment Of the city charter One Of
these plans Of which shall haze something to say
hereafter L given in full in the regular report Of tie
proceedings Our legislators viii hardly have time
70 regulate our municipal afIars at this late day
Nevertheless, they determined to Keep the mat
ter before he people.
an another part Of orr paper Eill be found an in
tssssting letter from our Bermuda correspondent
Amongst tie Items Of news which he furnishes Is an
account OF tic arrival Of locomotive and tender,
which excited considerable curiosity and interest
among the Eermudians.
A letter from the Cherokee Nation, dated Feb
10th, says that the Camanche Indians had attacked
Fort Arbuckle, and captured a number Of cattle.
They were, however, driven OF, with the loss of
several men.
II Is reported that the mp Dyes Of the Baltimore
! 20 Q Rslioa- Company threaten 70 strike again,
lLf eompa y .r.aa an extension Q. tiIc for fulfil