The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-18

View York, Friday, February ~, 1853.
The News.
By the arrival Of the new screw steamship Alps at
this port, and the America at Halifax, we are en-
Absed this morning to present one weeks later ad
vices from all parts Of the European continent The
great feature of the news and that will attract
general attention, is the very full and comprehensive
account of the marriage ceremonies of Napoleon III.
and the Countess de Teba, which appears to have
been compiled with unusual care. OF course, all
France was in delrium Of excitement, and nothing
In the shape Of business was doing. The bridal gift
Of the Emperor, consisting Of quarter Of million Of
francs, was distributed by the Empress among chart
table institutions. With the exception Of the an
nouncement Of the death of Lord Melbourne there is
little of interest from Great Britain. The politicians
were quiet and the only movement of moment that
We notice. is the bet, at the Manchester Reform Ban
quet of ten thousand pounds against q shilling .
week subscription for an infrmary, that the French
would never attempt to invade England. Mr.. Cob
den threw out the banter, and Mr.. Brotherton took
him up. The rumors from the seat of war in Mon
senegro are Of a deplorable character The Turks
are reported to have adopted the horrible system at
one time practised by the British against the white
iahabtants Of the United States, of paying liberal
rewards for the heads Of their enemies Cotton was
becoming somewhat scarce at Liverpool, and had
gone up another eighth Of penny in price. Bread
stuffs, on the contrary, were extremely dull, and
declining in price.
Full particulars Of the visit Of General Pierce to
this city, including the latest cabinet rumors &C.,
win be found in our columns elsewhere It will be
seen that one of our Washington correspondents has,
with the aid Of some new materials, constructed
cabinet which, he thinks will pass muster. In two
weeks from to-day we shall all probably know how
near he is to the mark. General P. reached Phila-
delphia last evening, and will it is supposed leave
for Baltimore this morning Mrs. Pierce it is under
stood win remain in Boston till after the inaugura-
ton.
The United States Senate yesterday commenced
operations by granting pension OF one hundred
dollars year to the venerable Sophia Kerby, widow
Of revolutionary soldier who vast the progenitor of
one hundred and fortyeight descendants Bills were
reported to establish territorial governments for
Washington and Nebraska. Among the numerous
resolutions offered, were two from the Committee on
Foreign Relations recommending that in the negotia
ton of future treaties freedom Of religious worship
shall be secured far practicable, to Americans
IN foreign countries. The further consideration Of
the Tehuantepec question was deferred till next
Wednesday. Truman Smith made some very apro-
pos remarks concerning the Pacific Railroad bill.
He would prefer that this matter should be arranged
by the incoming President, in whose wise Judgment
he had more faith than in that of Congress He de-
elared that both legislative branches of the govern
ment had rendered themselves incapable of getting
through with any other than the appropriation bills
at this session and even those will be passed upon
before they can be properly matured. Every right
thinking democrat and wing who has watched the
progress of events, will coincide with Mr.. Smith,
Notwithstanding the apparent anxiety Of the mem
bers Of the House of Representatives to finish up the
business Of the session, by resolving TO meet at
eleven O'clock it is seldom that quorum can be
found in the hall at that hour Eleven is entirely too
early for them, although real business men generally
expect to be nearly half through their days work by
that time. The House took up the bill for the estab-
lishment Of reciprocal trade with the British pro-
vinces, the debate on which, between Messrs. Sey-
mour Washburn, and others, together with the 81
nopss of Mr. Andrews report the fisheries, the pro-
grcssve enterprise of the Western States &C. throw
considerable light on the subject and will be read
with almost universal interest. Five or six unim
portant amendments were made TO the Civil and D-
plonatic bill, and many more were ruled out of
order; after which the House adjourned.
Much work Of general interest to our citizens was
transacted in the New York Legislature yesterday.
Both houses resolved to adjourn from tomorrow till
Wednesday, in honor Of the birthday OF Washing
ton. During the debate on the Pacific Railroad bill
in the Senate quite spirited controversy arose be-
tween Messrs Cooley, Bristol, and others with re-
gard to the fare.up last Tuesday, growing out Of
the refusal Of majority Of the members 70 go into
executive session. The expectants Of Office are
getting quite hungry, and are evidently arousing
their Senatorial friends to the Importance OF con-
firming the Governors nominations, without any
more lodging. The Assembly instructed the Com
mittee on Commerce TO report forthwith bill for
the suppression Of mock auctions II the Legislature
succeeds in this undertaking it will merit the thanks
Of al classes and more particularly the rural inha-
btants oil the State. Scarcely an hour in the day
passes IN this or any other city, that the simple
and unsuspectlng are not despoiled Of their hard
earnings in these neiarious shops. The bill for the
regulation Of the New York pilots was ordered to a
third reading.
Our Albany correspondent writes that the proao.
sition of Mr.. Vanderbilt, to provide funds for tho
completion Of the canals, by submitting an amend
ment to the State constitution to the voters next fan
will be approved by 1.-THE Senate. Although the
method Of raising the money i not exactly what
might he devised the plan IL strictly constitutional
and The only one that has az yet been brought for