The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-01
Anlis for Europe.
The News.

The News.
The short trip of the steamship Arabia, from Ii
verpool to this port, put US in possession OF news
from England and the continent Of Europe up to the
2Ist of Nay, files of papers from the East Indies,
and highly interesting letter from our special cor
respondent in China all of which we received little
after noon yesterday.
The English House of Commons had met, and
Judging from the number of notices of motions
placed upon the books, members were much invigo-
rated by the Whitsuntide recess. Ministerial ex-
plantations were asked for regarding the an
nexation of Pegu, and the reported interven-
ton in the affairs Of China Sir c. Wood
stated in reply to the first, that the
teitory was held by the authority Of the Governor.
General Of India having the approval of the execu-
tive at home, in lieu of war expenses. Lord John
Russell answered the last by acknowledging that
His Celestial Majesty had sought British aid, but
that nothing further than the protection of English
property would be attempted.
The Customs Acts Report, and that Of the Com
mittee of Ways and Means-on the Gladstone
budget-were accepted. A bill for the better regula-
ton of nunneres had been introduced in which the
habeas corpus of the constitution was intended to
supersede the habeas corpus of the church, with
gard to young ladies.
Captain Gordon, Of the American liner Albert"
died very suddenly in London.
In France, the imperial project for the revival Of
two sections of the penal CODE excited deep feel
ings of apprehension for the peace of the country
It was said that pecuniary endorsements pressed
upon the Emperor and that his temper was
considerably chafed by the reception given to Leopold
of Belgium by his royal neighbors The Bourse was
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tinople The Journal disavowed any hostile inten.
ton Of the government towards the Sandwich
Islands.
The Madrid press was in perfect blaze regarding
the appointment of Mr.. Soule. One section recon-
mended his non-reception by the cabinet and court
and the other advised the consolation of naughty Cas-
titan Indifference
The disciples of Joe Smith were likely to fare i'll in
Prussia.
At Constantinope there had been temporary
suspension of diplomatic movements, but it was said
that Prince MenschkoT had received dispatches the
contents of which he had not yet communicated to
the government of the Porte, and commercial men
felt little uneasy regarding the result of his mis-
sion.
The elections in Holland had been, so far ad-
verse to the Catholic interest, and similar anti
Catholic spirit seemed to .pervade the Swiss federal
confederation.
Our East Indian advces and China correspondence
by far the most interesting items of the foreign
news. The letter Of our China correspondent gives
uccnct sketch of the progress of the revolution and
distinct foreshadowing of its effect both in terrific
rial, commercial and religious point of view. The
early education Of the successful leader is mentioned,
and the religiopolitical power which now directs
him alluded to.
In addition, we publish an important article from
the Singapore Free Press, from which it would seem
as if our Eastern contemporary invited little Yankee
enterprise towards his quarter Of the globe. Con-
sideriDg the relations existing between the English
government and the Indian press, and taking into
count the aspect Of Indian affairs in London the ar
ticle has more than usual significance.
The debates in both branches Of our State Legis-
lature yesterday were of an exceeding spicy and in
teresting character The Senate, after passing
rome bills of minor importance. took up the Anti
liquor bill-very similar to the Maine law-the con-
sideration of which consumed most of the day.
The diversity Of opinion upon this measure among
Senators is somewhat surprising. Mr.. Beekman,
in the course Of his remarks, it will be seen,
made general onslaught against socialism,
Wnle MT. toOley, on Tue Otlcr manu. came OUT
body in defence Of the Maneacs. The con-
troversy was terminated by re-committing the
bill to the Committee of the Whole for amendments
by the casting vote of the Lieutenant Governor.
This probably puts the measure to sleep for the re-
mainder Of the session. The Assemblymen, during
the morning hour, amused each other with variety
of farccal remarks upon proposition to reconsider
the vote accepting the invitation to participate in
the railway consolidation festival at Niagara. Hav
ing given vent to their wit, they took up the canal
enlargement question, which occupied their atten-
tion for the balance Of the day. The plan Of Sena-
tor Vanderbilt, including Mr.. Hadey's amendment,
was voted down, and at the time Of adjournment
several members were struggling to amend the pro
position Of Mr.. West. 1t is reported that the Go
vernon intends to veto the bill extending the basis OF
bank circulation. Read the highly nteres sting
despatch from our special correspondent.
The slavery question is still the great topic Of is.
cussion in the Presbyterian General Assembly at
Buffalo. The Southern delegates deplore the fur
ther agitation of the subject, and have plainly init
mated by protest, that should measure now pen
ding, requesting their churches to answer inquiries
respecting slavery be passed, said churches will be
compelled 10 secede. On the other hand, the dele
gates from the West threaten 10 secede unless de-
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