The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-19

LvRR FROM EURoP,

The steamship Niagara left Liverpool on the 9Th
fst., and arrived ct Halifax at five o'clock yester-
ay afternoon. BY her we have received three days
hfer news from Europe The intelligence from the
seat Of war by this arrival somewhat breaks the
nonotony which has 30 far distinguished the con-
test. Near Silistria, ON the 2lst ut., battle COM
Denced between the Turks and the rearguard Of the
Russian army, numbering rs, 900 men, in which the
h'ter, after severe struggle, which lasted two
days, retreated with TIE loss Of $500 men. As an
ofiet 30 this, abatle took place on the 9th ult in
Asia, in VII Oh the Turks g ffered Sisastrous de-
feat, losing large number OF cannon and several
Standards This statement had been denied but
was believed to be true. From the Black Sea, we
learn that, on the 24th ul., detachment OF eight
Russian steamers left Sebastopol and attacked three
ships Of the allied feet. A running eight ensued,
but the result Is not given We infer that the three
ships made good their escape. Some shots had
been fired into the batteries at Cronstadt aud there
had been Lighting on q small scale in almost every
direction, without any marked result
But the most important intelligence Is that which
relates to the position OF tho Northern Powers. The
Gear has repfse TO the invitation Of Austria and
Prussia to evacuate the Principalities. He will eva
custe Wallachia and,leave free the Danube, which
he deems sufficient TO satisfy the demands Of Aus
tra, but will retain Moldavia for Interior purposes
In bis answer Il Prussia he states that he will re.
sign the protectcrate of the Greek Christians when
Turkey shall be placed under the pro tecto rate of
the live Powers, and that he will evacuate the
Principalities when the Western Powers evacuate
Turkey.
The insurrection in Spain has already reached
formidable proportions. A battle had been fought
between the insurgents and the royalists at vical
varo, in which the former, after desperate conflict,
Were compelled TO- give way So far only the SOL
diery have taken part in the movement IL is eyi,
dent that the first decisive blow on either side will
edectually decide the fate of both parties.
There had been fluctuations in the cotton market.
and slight decline In prices. Breadstuis had a
declining tendency. Provisions We're firm.
THE STEAMSHIP FRANKLIN.
At last accounts this vessel was still ashore with
fourteen feet water alongside of her. ALI the pas.
sengers and portion of the crew have reached the
city. The cargo will undoubtedly be got ont in
good order. The fate Of the vessel depends upon
the continuance OF fine weather. I'm change takes
place for several days she will perhaps be got of.
FROM WASHINGTON.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Sumner succeeded in
getting up warm personal debate, in which he
certainly came of second best. As usual, the dis.
eussion grew out Of the presentation of memo
rial urging the repeal Of the Fugitive Slave law in
which II was alleged that recently in the State Of
Delaware a free man had been returned to Georgia
and surrendered TO slavery. Mr.. Dawson gave
lucid explanation Of the circumstances of the case
and long debate ensued. The memorial was hual-
Iy laid on the table. Upon taking up the Home.
stead bill, Mr.. Stuart withdrew the substitute he
had offered. The discussion on the merits of the
bill was resumed and continued with considerable
warmth. II is believed that this measure will final.
ly be killed. either by its rejection by the Senate or
by the veto of the President.
In the House the morning hour was occupied in
considering proposition to incorporate the terri.
tory recently acquired from Mexico with the Teri
tory Of New Mexico, hut objection being ma le the
subject was laid aside. The bill to repeal the post
age act wh.ch makes reduction Of fifty per cent on
the tax on newspapers and periodicals was di.
Guessed briefly. In committee on the Army Appro-
priation bill the amendment restoring the supern.
tendency Of the national armores to civilians was
agreedt TO.
II Ii announced in the official organ that Gen.
Butler has declined the Governorship Of Nebraska.
Our special despatch contains some interesting
information respecting the position and prospects
OF lie tanaulan reciprocity treaty
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
The news BY the Franklin had no effect upon prices
Of -four owing TO there being rather light stock of
suitable shipping braBds within the range OF orders
Wheat was also unchanged, While common grades
Of Indian corn were one or two cents lover. Cot
ton sold to moderate extent, without change in
quotations. Hemp was quiet, but firm. The two
cargoes which arrived at Boston. about 500 or coo
tons, were 70 be re-exported to England, where
prices ruled high, and the article could be entered
duty free; whereas in the United States it would
have to pay duty Of thirty per cent ad valorem
before IL could be withdrawn from warehouse and
entered for consumption.
LATER FROM HExIco.
We elsewhere publish the details Of the news
from Mexico TO the Sd inst, brief account o.
which, received by telegraph, has her e,oforc ap.
pea'ed. The reports OF the successes OF the revo-
iationhts In Michoacsn are denied by the Official
paper, which represents that the rebels have been
defeated their principal chief shot, and their lead
ers imprisoned. Other accounts contend that the
reverse of this s true and that the insarrecton Is
stil in progress There were, also, oil sorts Of ~
ports In circulation at the capital relatiye to AL.
ynaz--one that be was dangerously III and not OK
p-cted TO recover, and another that he was deal
and That bis friends were trying to keep u secret
Neither Of these statements be relied on. rhes
had been several skirmishes between the nsurgeats
M tho government troops, but withou. any market
advantage on either side.
MISCELLANEOUS.
sixteen persons. forming the advance glari o.
the Ntbra,ks Emigration Company, orgiuized II
Ne~ England since the passage OF tue Nebraskl
Kansas act lsft worcester, Miss on the l7h ms,
amid the cheers % large assemblAge ofiriends, fo
their new homes IL tefar West.
AFFAIRS ~ rnE CITr.
The Commissioners d Police have rendered 40.
= .. d ~ esst of.he reiioerlrn eha-wsl wel 4,
.GLoi dinaii a in holling meviiaS Ia tie