The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-12-09
The News.

The steamship Niagara reached halifax on wed
nesdsy night, with three days later Intelligence
bom the other side of the Atlantic, very full
synopsis Of which has been furnished by telegraph
The news from the scene OF war though very later
ss,iDg throws but little fresh hgh. upon the actual
condition Of affairs between the coniending armies
There are many rumors nearly all of them contra
dieting each other, that the reader will be at
Q loss what to believe or disbelieve. Reports
were current that several engagements had oc-
cured in different places, in which the Turks
we're victorious in all but one Instance Hosthties
had been suspended in the Moldayia- w aNachiau
Provinces in consequence of floods and pisious
weather; but in short time it Was expected opera
tons would be recommended with greater activity
than ever by both armies. In the meantime France
and England continued their exertions to re-estab
Hsh negotiations between the belligerenk nations
and not without some prospect of success if we are
to Judge from the tone Of the reported temper of the
Gear and the Sultan But then the subjects Of the
latter are determined to punish the Muscovte in
understanding but an eye for an eye will satisfy
the followers of Mahomet, and herein lies of
the chief difficulties in efecting peace The poti
cal and commercial news from England. France, and
the continent Of Europe generally quite interesting
Both branches OF Congress adj burned from yester-
day till Monday, as mark ofrespect to the memory OF
the Hon. VIM. Rufus King, late Vice President OF the
United States and President Of the Senate, who ex
pired at his residence in Selma, Dallas county, Ala
bama, on the 18th Of last April. The glowing
tributes pronounced in commemoraton of the great
moral, social and political worth Of the illustrious
deceased will be perusei with pleasing but melsn-
choly qualification by all classes, irrespective Of sect
or politics The eulogies of Messrs. Hunter, Eve
and rfh nor tiru,
larry interesting from the fact that they had so long
served in the national councils with the venerable
statesman whose loss they called upon to depore,
and whose high qualifications they were more imme-
diately able to understand and properly appreciate.
One of our special Washington correspondents
writes that all doubt relative to the position of Gen.
Cass has been removed by public conversations in
which he distinctly asserted that his heart was en-
listed in the cause Of the national democracy OF New
York, that he cannot concur in some Of the Presi-
dents appointments, that he disapproves the ssnt
ments lately disseminated by the Cabinet evspaper,
and that be win not coalesce with the Van Buren,
free soiers II is understood that Gen c. will take
m early opportunity TO publicly dvuge his opinions
with regard to all these matters and that he will be
followed and sustained by other prominent demo
sras whose views are a, present shrouded from the
public gaze. Gen. Cass will rive the cloud Low
overhaDgpg our national affairs, and then will CON-
merce storm such as has never been experienced
among the political elements of this county.
Elk Gov. Hunt, we are pleased to learn By de-
spatch from Lockport il rapidly recovering from his
recent severe ilness.
Considerable excitement is said to have prevailed
among the politicians in Albany yesterday, in con
sequence of the reported appointment by Collector
Redfed Of three ultra tree sellers officers Of the
customs in that city.
COL Ward, democrat, has been elected Mayor Of
Savannah.
A proposition is pending in the South Carolina
Legislature for appropriating $4,000 towards the
erection Of monument to the late Mr. Calhoun.
Mob law still regns paramount at Erie, Pa. The
rioters apparently backed by some of the local au-
thortes are carrying their opposition to the railroad
company to such extremes that it is hardly probable
their outrageous proceedings will be checked with
out blcodshed and loss of life See the teegraphic
columns for the details Of their transactions yester
day.
Obadiah Smith, Ohm T. Lloyd, George Higgins
and John Creighton indicted with twelve Others for
otous conduct at the village of Canarsie the 9Th
Of July last, were yesterday found guilty in the
Kings county court Of Oyer and Terminer. Their
counsel moved for arrest Of judgment, which
motion is to be argued this morning.
John Hendrickson who appealed from the deci-
zion Of the Court OF Oyer and Terminer OF Albany,
in which be was sentenced to be hung for the muir
der of his wife, has been refused new trial by the
Supreme Curt. He is to be resentenced to day.
Much excitement has lately been produced among
the Germans at Bergen, N. j., in consequences Of
suspicious that poison was administered to one Of
their scountrymen, named Henry Mauch, who died
very suddenly last Sunday morning. warrant was
yesterday issued by the justice OF that town for the
arrest Of the wife Of the deceased After searching
examination the woman was discharged for want of
proof that she had been instrumental in causing the
death Of her husband.
The Canada Bank fraud case was again up before
Justice Stuart yesterday, and very remarkable
evidesce was elected from a witness named White,
q resident Of Buffalo. For wan. OF pace we defer
the public alton until tomorrow.
The sudden death Of John Il. Stuyyesant yester
day morning, has created considerable alarm
amongst his friends and relatives. He was the com.
plainant against Dr. John X. Seymour charged with
fraudulently obtaining the deed Of house and lot
The particulars of the will be found under the
head Of police intelligence
A decree was made yesterday in the United States
Circuit Court upon an agreement entered into be-
tween the Commissioners Of the Methodist Eps,o-
pal Church, North and South, In that celebrated
dispute about the funds Of the institution.
The Board of Assistant Aldermen held Meeting
last evening. The Committee on Streets reported in
favor Of granting permission to the Sixth and Eighth
Avenue Railroad Companies 10 extend their tracks
to vesey street, and the report was adopted. With
out trsnfacting any other business Of public pri-
vate importance, the Board adjourned TIL this even
ing.
In addition to q variety o. other interesting mltef
70 which we have no room TO refer particularly, our
columns 10 day contain the Report Of the Commits
sioncr Of the General Land Office Graphic Sketches
Of the operate Case in the Superior Court, aud OF
the Debate upon the Manhattan aud Broad way Raj
prniect In the Puard az IL