The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-05


Fitch arrived yesterday morning. She left Bremen on
the 10Th, and Southampton on the Goth ult. Time
IA days and IL hours. Our dates by tue W. are
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st. Petersburg. T. Sydney, N. S. W. April 81.
The Washington brings $50 passengers and a full
and very valuable cargo Of merchandise from Ger
many and France
The Niagara arrived at Liverpool on the It'll, and
the Baltic or the 18th ult
The West India mail steamer Orinoco reached
Southampton on the 18th ult., with $586,OOO in
specie freight, having had fourteen deaths from
yellow fever on the voyage from ST. Thomas.
When the Washington left, confidence in the main
tenance of peace was increasing both in London and
Paris. The reply of Russia to the joint representa-
tions Of Great Britain and France was expected to
reach London about the 22d or 23d Of July. The
Paris Moaite publishes the text Of the circular Of
rjoinder to the Russian note. Ia very pacific ar
ticle in the Pays ascribed to the Emperor Louis Ma
poeon himself it is stated that with reference to the
negotiations between Russia and the other powers
"all that remains in dispute is tie form of note"
which should be drawn up to meet the differences
existing, and which should wound the susceptible
ties of neither Russia or Turkey
The latest intelligence from ST. Petersburg was to
TIE 9th July, at which date, says the London Times
"at least Of the propositions Of compromise re-
commended by the Western powers, had reached the
Russian cabinet, and had been received in manner
indicating at all events desire to negotiate.
Telegraphic accounts from Constantinople, to the
9th July, had been received in London. ministe-
rial crisis was feared in consequence Of the news just
received Of the actual invasion Of the Danubian
principalities by the Russian forces.
In the House of Lords, on the 18th ult., Lord
Clarendon stated that answer, in entire conformity
with the note published by the French government
had been returned to the last diplomatic circular Of
Count Nesselrode. Lord Clarendon also said that
the government hoped to be able, in few days. to
lay before the House the fullest information respect
ing the state Of affairs in the East.
Notwithstanding that pacific solution was gene
rally expected, there was no cessation Of ornaments.
The commandants Of the Dardanelles had been or.
dered to permit the passage Of the British fleets,
whether by day or night, at any moment.
formidable conspiracy againt the life Of the Sui
TAM got up by the Imaums or anatical party had been
discovered, and fifteen Of the leaders had been ar
rested and bow-strugcd They proposed to depose
the Sultan in favor Of his brother, and to declare
war against Russia. The greatest discomfort pre-
vailed among the Redifs or reserve corps, who
were tirsting for crusade against the Greeks. The
Turkish authorities were exertng themselves to pre-
vent disturbances in ConstantinopIo, rhieh would
serve The designs OF Russia.
Negotiations were still progressing respecting
the Hungarian, Kosta, and the riots at Smyrna. As
the captains of the american and austrian cor.
rates had eoidentiy determined to fight, and lad il
fact cleared their SHIPS for action it was by the inter
yenton Of the British and French consuls hostlities
were avoided, and it was arranged that Kosa should
he given mp to the French Consul General until Mr..
La Cour and the Baron dc Bruck had arranged the
affair at Constantinople. This was accordingly
done, Kosta being landed in chains and escorted by
Austrian marines
Queen Victoria had sickened with the measles, but
the disease was progressing favorably.
The wet and stormy weather had caused rise in
English wheat OF Is. to So. per quarter. Foreign
wheat Is. higher. English flour had risen IS. per
sack, and American Is. per barrel Owing TO IN
favorable accounts regarding potatoes, Indian corn
was held with increased lrmness. Barley and oats
firm.
The upward tendency of the market for stocks
and shares was checked by unfayorable accounts
respecting the crops.
The Liverpool cotton market was buoyant. Sales
on the. 18th, 10000 baes on the 10TH 900. Prices
firm.
The overland Indian mail arrived in London on
the 18th. The London Times publishes adyicos from
China to the l4th Of May, bat no mercantile letters
had been received The news is Of the most impor-
tant and curious character The British war steamer
Hermes had returned from an expedition TO the scat
Of the rebellion. Nankin was reported to be in q
state Of ruin whilst the whole district was ia anarchy
and confusion The rebels were in possession Of
Nankin ami ohinkiang, which they were strongly
ortfyng, and were waiting FOR achievements from
The South previous to advancing upon Pein. The
insurgent leaders had raised the standard OF Chris
anity. correct translation Of tho Bible was freely
circulated amongst them, and q zeal amounting TO
tanatici;m was leading them on to attempt the
destruction Of the whole Tartar race, whilst
moral duties wcIe strictly enforced and practsed
throughout their own ranks. The commander OF the
Hermes had explained the neutral position which
the foreign powers are disposed to hold during the
struggle. The insurgents OF the Protestant form
cf worship, recognizing Jesus Christ as their sa
viour, and adopting The Trinity aud Ton Command
mcnt..
We have adyces nom Sydney TO The ga April.
The colony Of New South Wales was reported TO DO
progressing satisfactorily. The yield OF gold con-
tinucs steady, and the prospects with respect to
agriculture were also encouraging.
THE TURKISH QUESTION.