The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-31

Now Eork. vhursday, March 81, 1853.
The Nows.
Owing to the death of the estimable lady Of ex-
President Fillmore, no business was transacted
either in the United States Senate or any Of the
public Offices 1t Washington, yesterday. Immedi.
ately upon the announcement of the sad occurrence,
General Pierce transmitted notes to the Senate
noancing that no appointments would be sent in
and TO the heads of the different departments, re-
questing thexn TO close their Offices for the day. He
likewise addressed feeling letter Of coincidence to
the bercaved husband Of the deceased, as will be
seen by the telegraphic report on the first page.
We elsewhere give short biographical sketch Of
Mrs. F., which will be found interesting.
Alta late hour last night, the telegraph announced
the arrival of the steamship Niagara at Halifax, with
three days later advices from Europe. Owing to
the bad working of the wires, we were unable to
procure more than the meagre account Of the news
given under the Geographic head. 1t, however, fur
aisAes pretty full report of the state Of the
kets which is of very favorable character Cotton
had advanced oRe-eighth of penny at Liverpool,
and pretty extensive business had been done. The
London money market was reported to be easy; but
there had been considerable uctuaton in the price
Of consols.
The most important feature Of the political news
received by the Niagara is the announcement that
the Grand Duke Of Tuscany has released the Madiai
prisoners It is also declared that the British gov
eminent has written strong letter to the Emperor
Of Austria, protesting against his proceedings with
regard to Sardinia. Some Of the members Of the
British Parliament seem to have just ascertained
that the nearest winter route to certain military sta
tons in Canada is through this country. All Is
quiet in France. An English vessel was recently
burned, and the crew murdered by Javanese and
Manila mutineers.
With the exception of the Bentonians and anti.
Bentonians, of Missouri, the politicians IN Washing
ton were very quiet yesterday. 1t seems that the
proceedings of Colonel Benton with regard to the
better of Messrs Phelps Lamb, has fairly aroused
the ire of his opponeats and what has greatly add
cd to their indignation, it is reported that the
Colonel succeeded in procuring for one of his
friends the nomination of Postmaster for st. Louis.
This friend they openly accuse of being an outand
out abolitionist. Senator Atchison and Mr.. Phelps
are said to have demonstrated with the Presi-
dent, and assured him that such an appoint
nent would be a direct outrage upon the
whole South also, that the gentleman in
question would not be confirmed by the Senate.
The consequence of all this is, that reconsider
ton reported to have taken place in the cabinet
council; and Colonel Bentons friend, like the par
ticuar friends Of Secretary Marcy, is in a fair
way Of being overslaughed Old Bullion will now,
most probably buckle on his armor, and commence
war Of extermination-a war to the knffe-aye, to
the very hilt. 1t thus appears that New York was
not the only State wherein more than common diff
Guilty existed concerning the division of the spoils.
The contest here was mainly for the loaves and
Ashes-in Missouri, It is for principle, honor, men,
and almost everything else including the fish, It
seems destined to prove the chief tournament Of the
season. 1t will be rousing aght-there is no back
sut in any of the parties.
Although the excitement with regard to the New
York appointments has almost wholly subsidized in
Washington, 1t appears to have just commenced
m orr State capital. Our special despatch from
Albany states that the late lobbytes at Washington
are on hand and doing all they can to raise breeze
Of some kind. Mr.. OConor, who is in Albany, de-
slares that he was not candidate for the District
Attorneyship, and win not accept the Office. It is
generally believed that Messrs Dickinson and Dix
win also decline the posts assigned them. Should
this be the case the hards and the sofs will have to
re-enter the field, and fight the battle over again.
free soer is reported to have been selected to I'LL
the vacancy occasioned by the removal of hard
shell-Mr. Mott-in the Comptroller's Office Pro-
baby this is intended something of an Offset for
the defeat of the friends Of Mr.. Marcy. How about
the Governors appointments for harbor masters &c2
Does Senator Cooley still stand firm, or will he Der.
NIT the soft shells to be confirmed salvo for their
recent llluck2 Verify these are ticklish times for
the democrats. Blessed are the wings, who expect
nothing, and could not get anything fthey wanted it,
large number Of bills, some of them Of consider
able importance to this city, were passed by both
branches Of the New York Legislature yesterday
In the Senate, very animated debate occurred be-
tween Senators Pierce and Cooley while the consti
tltional amendment proposed by Mr.. Vanderbilt was
under consideration. Mr.. Plat offered resolution
which was adopted, calling for a report from the
committee appointed last year to investigate the al
legged disorderly conduct Of Mr.. Pierce. and the
charges made by that Senator against Messrs. Up-
ham and Plat. This is to be regretted. for when
the report Is brought in another row may be anti
cipated between the parties-time will be wasted
end the business Of the body delayed In the As
sembly further time was granted the select commit.
tee to investigate the allegation Of attempted bribery
against Mr.. Ifrbox
Quite largo business, at full prices was done in
cotton, at New Orleans, last Tuesday.
The last aecousts from Hayti mention that
grand carnival was being held in Aux Cages, in ho-
nor Of the Emperors presence Business was nearly
suspended
Mr.. Cyrus Harris having declined the wing nomi-
nation for Congress in the Western district Of Rhode
Island, bis party ave decided not 70 run candidate