The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-05

The Geographic synopsis of the European intelli-
gence brought to Halifax yesterday by the steamer
Canada, is, in many respects, of highly important
character. The Emperor Napoleon, it appears, had
consulted his own inclnations with regard to ma
trimonial alliance, and thrown all Paris into an up
roar by declaring his intention of espousing Mile
Montego, Spanish Countess, who had hitherto
created considerable sensation in the fashionable
circles of the French metropolis. 1t is said that
Louis proposed on Sunday, was Immediately ac-
cepted, and the civil contract was entered Into
on the next day. The imperial ceremony was
to take place on the 30th ult. The suddenness
OF this extraordinary announcement caused all
but of the ministers to hand in their resig-
nations; but up to last accounts they had not been
accepted, and it was probable that the digni-
taries would think better of the matter, and with
draw them. The funds had run down to a very low
figure; but whether his majesty's marriage, or some
other cause had produced this depression seems to
have been a matter Of dispute.
Louis Napoleon is actively engaged in strengthen
ing his naval forces, to the evident alarm Of England,
upon which country, it is surmsed he is deliberately
preparing to make an onslaught The appearances
are certainly ominous; and Great Britain, in order
not to be caught with her eyes shut, is drawing up
the militia, and getting everything in readiness to
eectualy resist any attempt at invasion. What will
be the result of these portentous movements in the
rival countries, will be developed before many months
have passed. That hostlities have been fully re-
solved upon there appears to be little doubt far
may be judged from the tenor of this news. Louis
Napoleon throughout all his schemes has evinced
secresy that has thus far baied the wise heads Of
Europe to divine, and when his plans matured be
adheres 70 and them with
that is nvincble No better proof of this is wanting
than his recent matrimonial alliance, despite the OPP
position of friends and foes. Under these circum-
stances is not strange that the English government
should watch his acts with deep distrust.
One Of the Italian journals denies that francesca
Madiai is dead. The British are gradually proceed
ing in their annexation operations in India. The i'm
pera troops in China had of late gained ground over
the revoluonists. Late advices from Australia re-
present provisions as being exceedingly dear and
scarce, and that the majority Of miners were hardly
realizing their anticipations. There have been more
destructive freshets in France, and very severe
storm off the coast, in which an American vessel
was supposed to have been wrecked.
The commercial features Of the Canada's news are
Of great importance to American dealers. Large
sales of cotton had been made at Liverpool at an
advance Of once eighth and onefourth Of penny per
pound. Provisions were also advancing, but bread
stuffs were rather on the decline.
The Warehouse bill yesterday passed the United
States Senate after having been amended in various
particulars, and an opportunity had been given 10
of the Pennsylvania members to give expression
to his jealous feelings towards this city, pyopo-
son to except different kinds Of iron from the bro.
visions Of tire bill rejected, by the decisive vote
OF fourteen to thirty-three. This il certainly not
very cheering information for the iron interests Of
tie Keystone State. Mr. Clemens gave notice that
he would next Monday ask permission TO be heard
on tie Monroe doctrine resolutions The Pacific
Railroad ill again underwent considerable de-
bate. message was received from the
President relative to the postal treaty with Great
Britain which the Postmaster General alleges has
been violated by the latter government. The Senate
passed bills granting right Of way to the Niagara
Falls and Lake Ontario Railroad and for the extern
sion OF time for emgrants to become entitled 10 Land
in Oregon.
The House Of Representatives having settled the
manner in which the electoral votes for President and
Vice President shall be counted on "Wednesday nev,
proceeded to discuss the bill granting land TO cor
tain railroads in Wisconsin. The measure wasfpalIv
placed upon the Speakers table in the fifth class
where it will probably remain TIL the close Of the
session This bill, it is supposed, would have sue.
ceeded last Wednesday, had not Mr.. Benefits
famous land division bill been tackled to 1t as an
amendment
The Broadway Railroad affair was again the cause