The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-18
New York, Monday, April IS, 1853.
The News.

The News.
The arrival Of the steamship Pacific at this port
yesterday afternoon put in possession of four days
later news from England, and the continent Of Eu.
rope. The British Parliament had assembled after
The Easter recess. vast amount of Legislative mat
3eY-then in prospectI-was likely to be submitted
10 the members; and the anxiety displayed by the
honorable gentlemen for its immediate consideration
leads to the conclusion that they were good deal
refreshed by their temporary rustcation. The anan
eial statement of the Chancellor of the Excheauer
was submitted TO the house upon the 9Th instant,
but our files do not contain report. 1t was thought
political circles, that the accounts in the
Excise, Stamps, and Income Tax departments would
show an increase, whilst the Customs, and
Land and Assessed Taxes would exhibit a
deficit of more than half million Of pounds
sterling It was expected that the Cabinet
would submit measures for university reform, and
8 more popular system Of national education.
The Spanish volunteer General-Sir De Lacy Evans
had given notice of motion for the production of
any correspondence with our government relative to
the affairs OF Cuba. Lord Campbell called the at
tention Of the peers to the late peace mission of the
merchants to the court Of France. That eminent
jarst inclncs to the opinion that the members Of it
committed misdemeanor in assuming unac
credited representative position at foreign court
The Great Britain had arrived from Australia, with
. large quantity of gold. The amount of gold dust
received during week in the English ports was
FIVE millions of dollars. Breadstufs were dull. No
material change in cotton since previous ad-
vices Steamboat, shipping, and railroad calamites
were Of lamentably frequent occurrence. France
was still tranquil. speedy adjustment Of the per-
picked question Of the holy shrine antici-
Pated still the Gear rapidly augmenting his
immense army by fresh recruits. The government
Of Spain was maturing the plan of an immense loan
In the Austrian dominons and Italian States the
upper classes were in daily alarm, from rumors of
existing conspracies and impending revolutions,
whilst the people were harrassed by summary
rests, followed, in some cases by speedy executions.
4 full detail of these matters with the latest none
tary maritime and commercial news will be found
IA the columns Of this paper.
The most interesting Of news from Mexico,
brought by the steamer Black Warrior, is that re-
hitting to the arrival Of the newly elected President
General Santa Anna. The rejoicings at Vera Crnz
were very great, and all honors we're rendered to
him by the authorities and citizens generally. The
manifesto which he issued to the Mexican nation
Me day after his arrival is document breathing the
most ardent sentiments of patriotism, and evncing
determined desire Of regenerating his country. As
it H . matter of great interest to this republic, we
give full and accurate translation Of his manifesto.
There is little else Of importance in the brought
by the Black Warrior-that from Cuba is interesting.
In connection with many other interesting items,
cur special Washington correspondent writes that
the foreign policy Of the present administration will
be put to an immediate test by COL Soo's contract
with Mexico for the right Of way the Isthmus
Of Tehuantepec. He remarks that this document
rs believed TO contain several very Objectionable
features, which render its sanction by the Pre-.
sident in its present shape extremely doubtful tits
reported that the settlement of the Central American
issues win most likely be conducted by Mr.. Blu
ehanan, in LoDdon-in which case charge d affairs
viii be substituted for full minister to the Central
American States. Gov Seymour of Connecticut it
is said will succeed Judge Conkling as Minister to
Mexico. The President has decided upon appoint
ing George W. Clinton, Of Buffalo, as District Attor
Dey, and John VI. Mott, OF Rensselaer,, as Marshal,
Cor the Northern District of this State.
Archbishop Hughes yesterday afternoon performed
the ceremony Of laying the corner stone Of St. Ste
phens Church, situate in Twentyeighth street, be-
tween Lexington and Third avenues. About 1000
been concluded, the Rev. Dr. Cumming, pastor of
tle church, delivered very able sermon, for which,
~ well as particular description of the whole mat
Ter, peruse our report in another column.
Archbishop Hughes yesterday morning dedicated
TO divine service the new Church of St. Joseph, be-
tween Pacific and Dean streets Bedford, Brook
lyn. On the occasion he delivered an eloquent
sermon the publication of which we are obliged to
postpone until future period
Father Gavazz lectured last night to the Italians
IN the Sunday School room Of the Tabernacle The
hall was crowded to excess and the lecture was Of
the greatest interest. We shall give full report to-
morrow.
meeting Of the City Bible Society was held last
evening at the Sixteenth street Baptist church, for
the purpose of presenting the objects and claims of
the society to the public. Several persons addressed
the congregation in very eloquent manner, on the
subject Of Charity at Home" One Of the reverend
gentlemen present said, that $500 would accomplish
more in this city than 81 900 could in either China
India or Siam. The services were concluded bv TAX
ng up collection for the purpose Of defrayinp the
expenses Of the society for the ensuing year. ON
account of the crowded state Of our columns we arc
compelled to defer afull report Of the proceedings.
The ninth anniversary Of the Protestant Episcopal
nicaionary Society bor ceamen was role