The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-06

New York. Friday, May 8, 1853.
Tho News.
The three days later advices yesterday received
from Europe, by the steamship Asia, though in many
respects very interesting, cannot be classed i'm
portant. True, the difficulty between Turkey and
Russia had again assumed very threatening aspect,
Prince Menschikoff having once more threatened to
quit Constantnople unless the demands Of the Gar
were complied with-yet it is said that the English
ambassador had been closeted for four hours with
the Sultan and the probability is that some plan was
agreed upon by which the differences with Russia
would be arranged. Should the misunderstanding
lead to hostities, it is broadly intmated that Eng
land will ,egpouse the cause Of Turkey. Extraordi
nary preparations for war are reported to be going
ON in Russia and a recent victory over the Cauca-
Sans appeared to have given i'm petus TO the mill
tary spirit of the people that almost without pre-
cedent. Greece, too, is threatening Turkey. In
fact, the fire of revolutionary discord awhile tempo
rariy smoulderng in Europe, is manifesting still I'M
paralleled fierceness throughout the entire East.
The political news from England is Of no special
moment The Canada Clergy Reserves bill had been
read second time in the House Of Lords On refer.
ence to the synopsis of the new British tariff it will
on several Of the principal American productions.
Dr. AcEl, the celebrated seeding Catholic, has de-
clared his intention of coming to the United States
Kossuth has taken steps to prosecute the publishers
OF the London Times for defamation of character
in their recent publication concerning the searching
of his house by the police &c. Mrs. Stowe still
looked upon a. the great American lioness by the
people Of Great Britain. A wholesale attack was re-
GENTLY made upon Bonapartism by the Paris Presse,
and . s"warning,n it was surmised, would be the
consequence. Political items of interest were
remarkably scarce throughout France Spain
is still in connection. 1t is thought that the
new cabinet will not succeed, and that
another will soon be appointed. The negotia-
tons between Switzerland and Austria are now said
70 be progressing favorably. We hear of ministerial
and representative changes in Holland and Denmark
The Austrians continue to erect barracks and FORTH
cations in Italy Great religious revvals report
ed to have been produced in parts Of Italy and
Holland by miracles OF a most wonderful descrip-
ton.
Commercial affairs in London and Liverpool were
somewhat unsettled owing to the uncertainty that
existed as to whether the financial statement of the
Chancellor Of the Exchequer would be successful In
Parliament. Prices for stocks were heavy, and but
tinued to be made to Australia. Foreign securities
were frmer and United States stocks and railroad
debentures were in good demand The Liverpool
cotton market was very quiet, at the decline men,
toned at the previous dates neither had there been
any improvement in breadstuffs or provisions-in
fact, trade generally was inanimate and stagnant.
From Washington we learn that the President and
his Cabinet are still actively employed in the seec
Of IN tba NH
whom the decree of partizan warfare requires them
70 remove from the minor public Offices in all
tons of the country. By reference to our tele-
graphic dispatches will be seen that great many
collectors, surveyors, mint officers, &C., were ap-
pointed yesterday. 1t is understood that new
Governor for the territory of New Mexico will be
named to-day. A gentleman Of Kentucky is spoken
Of in connection with that post. 1t is supposed that
the foreign missions will not be definitely arranged
till next week, at all events till after the recovery
of Secretary Davis, who Ia confined to his room by
an attack Of neuralgia
So far concerns certain class of politicians and
financiers in this city the most important item of
news from Washington is the declaration that Secre-
tary Guthrie has given decision adverse to the ap-
plicaton of Of the old Custom House officers, of
both political parties, for the fees OF their Offices in
stead Of fixed salaries. Those interested in this
matter have been striving for a long time
TO effect their object, and, through an opinion
furnished by Attorney General Crittenden, came
very succeeding during the last administration;
but unfortunately for them, Mr.. c. shortly after
viewed the matter. In Secretary Guthries decision
II is conclusively established that these gentlemen,
by the very law on which they built their hopes
not legally entitled 70 the fees Of their oces-conse
quenty their gttering prospects have all been swept
sway at q single brush. Had the claims Of these
gentlemen been favoraby considered several Of them
who are now in moderate circumstances, would have
been suddenly raised to afiuence But these not
the only exclusion house officers whose demands
have met with repulse. Our correspondent states
that the Secretary of the Treasury has also decided
against the claims Of Messrs. Maxwell, Bokee and
King, for a considerable amount of forfeitures
Verify these are stirring times both among the outs
end the ins.
Gen. Scott, who left this city yesterday morning,
arrived in Washington last evening. He has gone
70 the capital on business connected with the con-
mission appointed to examine and report upon
Location for the Western Military Hospital.
Some sixteen hundred people, including three
hundred ladies, yesterday gave a complimentary
dinner in Boston, to ex-senator John p. Hale, Of
New Hampshire. The despatch states that the com
pany sat down TO the table at two O'Clock in the az
tcrnoon, and had not risen at nine. Cassius n.
Clay, Horace Mann, and many others Of their school,
were among the guests. See the speeches, &C., I'M
der the Geographic head.
The last adyices from Buenos Ayres confirm the
previous report that the revolution had been brought
10 q close. The commissioners had agreed upon
CAGE, On terms highly favorable to Tie city and tn