The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-22

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Movements Of the Steamers Disaster to, and
Return Of, the Hermann to Southampton.
Esttsn and BreadstufIs DUH and Declining,
&C., &C., DC.
fBr TIM NOVA SCOTIA BRuSswIcx, AND PORTLAND
LINES 70 BOSTON; THENCE BY HousE'J PRINTING
(21 WALL sTREEr) TO NEW YORK;
HALIFAX, JAM q, 1855
The royal mail steamship Europa Capt Shannon, from
Liverpool the 9Th inst arrived at this port at seven
O'Clock this morning She brings thirty-sx through
passengers, and four for Halifax.
The E. left here at hspast nine o'clock for Boston,
where she will be due about FIVE O'Clock tomorrow after
moon.
The Cunard steamship Niagara, from Boston on the
22d December, arrived at Liverpool on the Sd inst.
The Collins steamship Arctic, from New York the
26th December arrived at Liverpool at half past nine
O'Clock on the morning of the 5th inst.
BY this arrival learn that the steamship Hermann
from Bremen, sailed from Southampton for New York
the 5th ns but compelled to put back to Cowes on
che 7th, having been considerably damaged.
The most important announcement by this arrival is
the burning Of the St. George, bound for New
York with emigrants, upwards Of fifty ofwhom pershed
Politically the news though interesting is Of great
importance.
The cotton market at Liverpool dull but prices,
except for fair Mobile, which eighth Of penny
lower, show no change.
BrcadstufIs were less active.
Maritime Disasters.
AWFUL CALAMITY-sHIP ST. GEORGE BURNED
FIFTY LIVES LOST
terrible catastrophe is reported by the ship Orlando
Capt White arrived at Havre from Mobile. On the Oath
November, the American ship st. George sailed from
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Irish) crew Of twenty-five men, and valuable cargo
On the morning Of the oath December, in lat 40 deg
IL min n, lon 25 deg 30 min. W., the ship dis
covered to be ON Hre and Notwithstanding ths Dsst
ptssuesA sorts in which or eight persons
suocated BY the smoke the flames burst out through
her deck; and It being impossible to do towards
mem .nS children on the poop, to I save them hem as
1eug ~ possible from the horrible death that
ahs sp Orlando hove in sight and bore down to render
Assistanee. The high that the ships boats
were speedily swamped and none aosted but the line boat
after several hours Of incesssnt labor seventysx Of the
passngr ard the crew. were placed on board the olan
do The storm had by this time increased into tenn.
Psst and the Orlando had just got clear Of the burning
chip, whom the latter sunk. About fifteen were
focated by the smoke when the FIRE first discovered
and twenty eight burned sunk with the
ship. Some hours afterwards the Orlando had most
Of her sails blown away it was, however determined to
bear up for her destined port and after eleven days of
short Of water and ; sue
datey set foot In behalf Of the unfortunate sufferers
The conduct of Captain White, and the of the
Orlando, is above all praise.
LOSS OF THE SHIP LADY OF THE WEST, ETC.
The ship Lady Of the West from Bristol December 23
for New Orleans is also reported lost having aban
oned The Captain and fourteen of the picked
up the long boat and carried to Falmouth and
Others in the pinnace also picked up and taken to
Brest
An unusual number of minor casualties are reported
mostly damage incurred during the heavy gales along the
coast
Affairs In England.
BANQuErs TO THE AMERICAN MINISTER.
On Monday evening, the Sd inst, superb banquet
was given at Liverpool to the Hon. J. R. Ingersol the
American Minister, by the American Chamber of Com
merce. Sixty gentlemen present. amongst them
the Ears of Derby and Seton The chair occupied
by Mr. Eyre Evans, Mr. Malcolmson acting Vice Pre-
sident. Mr.. Ingersons speech much applauded.
The Earl of Derby made long speech.
On Friday, the 7th inst, similar banquet was given
to Mr.. ngerso, in Manchester, which presided
by Barnes Esq., Mayor Of tie city, supported by the
Hsh of the Diocese, and large number Of influential
THE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS.
The reflections to Parliament consequent upon ac
ceptng ofce, mostly over and the former members
were elected Mr.. Cardwe has found seat for Ok
ford City Sir William Jardine the naturalist opposes
Lord Drumanrig for Dumfries and Mr. Percva opposes
M. Gladstone for Oxford University.
LORD JOHN RUSSELL TO BE SUPERSEDED IN THE
FOREIGN OFFICE.
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Foreign Office.
BRITISH TRADE AND THE EMPEROR OF MOROCCO.
The Manchester Commercial Association have pettoned
the Foreign Office remonsrate against the Emperor Of
Moroccos arbitrary interference with their trade his
coast.
LARGE AMOUNT OF AUSTRALIAN GOLD LOOKED FOR
Considerable anxiety was felt for the arrival Of the mail
steamer Australia from Sydney, with one million pounds
sterling on board. She was over due.
uOpr ARCTIC EyPEDITIoNS.
An impression prevails in naval circles that two more
Arctic expeditions viii be sent out this springaone to
Smiths and Jones' Sounds, and another to Bherings
Straits The Morning Herald however, discredts this.
THE HARBoRs OF IRELAND.
The committee appointed to inquire into the merits Of
the western harbors of Ireland for transatlantic steamers
have pre~ened their report to Parliament Its contents
ARE not yet known.
THE FEMALE PHILANTHRoprsTs IN ENGLAND.
The ladies' of Leeds have taken up the slavery question
warmly, and votedsn address on the subject
The meeting Of American ladies recently held at Milan
Grey secreayhave sent spirited reply to the Dutch
q sutherand's Committee, suggesting that the Eng
Ish ladies have reforms to plsh at home before
extsnding their philanthropy to America.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Mr.. Hcsid the husband Of Lola Montez not drowned
Winston j. Trowbridge is appointed U. s. Consul at
HArbadoes and William Dean Seymour Consul Of Monte
william o. Higgins, Catholic Bishop Of Ardach, died
The Earl of st. Germans has been naugurated Lord
The quarterly returns Of show increase
The yeer OF E65o 0OO and the quarter OF f703 000
bsns an increase On every item OF revenue except Gus
i The French Empire.
TEE PRESENTATION or CREDENTIALS BY FOREIGN AM
MISUNDERSTANDING APPOINTMENTS, ETC.
rhe ministers Of Austria, Prussia and Russia have at
lsngth presented their credentials to the Emperor
The Emperor Of Russia remained Arm in his refusal to
NE the term "brother" and compromised BY writing
VNON 0min
hs representative Of the United States Wurtemburg
n nysria Tuscany, Hanover, Baden, and Saxony, have
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