The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-25

ArrR ERoM EUROPE.

In ossession of three days later lhtclHSence Icm
En-. one There are but few features OF interest in
the a,yces which she brings and these relate prin
cipaly to the position likely 70 be taken by the Eu-
ropean Powers Who have not as yet declared them
selves The negotiations fer an alliance, offensive
and defensive, between Sweden and the Allied
Powers, said to be progressing favorably, and it
is so stated that Spain, Portugal and Piedmont
have expressed Themselves wiling to join the coali
lion, and, II necessary, to supply Contingent
With regard to the former Of those Towers, we
never had any doyot as - the cc,rsc which
che would take; but I'VE hold I "a ex,
tren ely rroblema'ical thst Spain and Portugal
viii abandon that state ofs neutrality which appears
most conducive to their interests The political
sympathcs Of Piedmont md its ter ritorial position
regards France, naturally incliur IL towards The
cause Of The allies and hlt little w required to de-
ode is course under TIE pressure Of the obvous in
fuences that have no idoabt been brought to bear
on it.. Hanover has declared against letters OF
marque, and Austria -yill folor her example. 1t
Is curious that while u c Bank OF England hasraisal
The ratc Of discount 10 ve-audc-haf per cert, the
Bank o. France ard the matt, nal discount oil es
shouldr.aye lowered it on the s2me day, the Corner
by orc- half and the latter by one per cent.
This Is explained by the fact of the draiE ~ef gold
from the Bank Of England fl ding its wa5 to the
Continent for we find that tIc stock OF ealiiou IN
the Golfers Of the former had decreased by about our
milf MS whilst in the Latter i. had acYoas to the
zane amount. We have fr,ther details regarding
the bombardment of Odessa, which 80 toriow that
although grea, deal of damage was ds-e the al-
fair far from being dc ,isive. The Russians are
stated to have fought " tn great Gavery. 1t is
added that the combined squadrons iisve for the
present abandoned the intention of attacking Sc.
bastopol.
The report brought by the Franklin as to the
steamship seen the:lst April by British vessel
and which was though to lie the City CT Glasgow,
Is repeated with the addition that the steamer
steering north, but altered her course towards
the ship and Immediately disappeared" 1t is sur
missed that the vessel seen alongside Of her, and
which steered away south, took of her passengers.
The Bank OF England advancing the rate of ill.,
terest to 81 per cent caused slight stIngency in
the money market, but without materially affecting
the price of coEsos, which ruled at s7g to SO. Cot
ton had declined fraction, but breadstuIs and pro-
visions were firm at a slight advance.
AFFAIRS IN CALIFORNIA.
The arrival OF the steamship Mouth Star yesterday
placed us in possession of California papers, by
which enabled to give the details of more
than two weeks later news from that region. The
iNtcuigeHtt II very iEipoTlllt iUs account OF the
arrest of NJ. Dillon the French consul at San Fran
CISCO is confirmed, and the excitement caused by it
was, it appears, great TO be pear lealing to
serious riot. THIS gentleman had been requested to
attend court in order to give evidence against the
Mexican consul, whose trial was still proceeding;
brtdeclinng to do so under the plea that under the
consular convention he was exempted from appear
ing as witness in judicial proceedings. Judge HoiF
iESypl n writ nj aphmput IN
attendance. After formally protesting against
this step, in thu presence Of number of his
friends, II. Dillon proceeded his way
to the coart in company with the United
States Marshal and his assistants, when
denomination was made by portion Of the crowd
that followed them Of an intention TO rescue him.
hi. Dillon himself intcriered to prevent this move
meIt, and General Richardson the United States
Mars a. gave orders his deputy and few citizens
who came to his assistance, to fire upon whoever
attempted 10 impede the process If She court. This
threat had the desired effect and the remainder of the
proceedings passed off in comparative qrictncss.
NJ. Dillon il seems feels his official dignity much
wounded by his being compelled to submit II the
jurisdiction Of our courts that he has seen fit t,
lower the national flag at the Consulate, declaring
that It shall not be hosted again until he receives
instructions from his government on the subject.
He has placed himself and his countrymen in the
meanwhile under the protection of tie British flag
We give an account OF the sinking Of the bark
Walter Claxton, by which sad event some thirteen
more human beings found grave in The waters of
the Pacific with q noble vessel for coffin. The
new clipper ship Golden Fleece, whick made fine
passage from this port to San Francisco, after dis
charging and taking OF board cargo tor the East
Indies, was beset upon by misfortune aId was not
permitted 10 clear the harbor. She struck rock
while going ont OF the bay, sunk, and Became total
wreck. Thus carly has Oregon commenced the re-
cord of steamboat explosions An account Of ono OF
the most disastrous accidents Of the kind will be
found in the news. We take pleasure in
cording theextraordinary quick passage made from
this por to San Francisco by the clipper ship Flying
Cloud. She has again outstrippcd herself, ard beat
her previous time by day. The mining news is
also very Interesting aud it rill be seen that the
miners are in the full enjoyment of productive
Claims the evidence Of which viii be found il the
million ana 9 half Of gold dusssghich was shipped
Cor tie Atlantic States on the lst instant.
FROM ACAPULCO
We Learn that Santa Anna has made most dis
graceful retreat from before that place, and with
drawn not Only his army but his redoubtlble block
aiding squadron, consisting in its totality Of sol
tary lark-thc Carolina. The steamer Oregon was
stopped b her Ehc entering the port, bat was ul.
simatcly suffered to proceed on permission being
oltaiEed IRON Santa Anna. Some shots were also
fred nt the Yankee Blade but Captain Randall
created the interruption with contempt and clolly
iclk bis steamer alongside the bulk, coaled, and
proceeded 20 sea without further molesta'ion. The
Investment Of Acapulco by the land force vas q
perfect farce, and the discharge from the castle Of
some round shot in answer 10 Santa Anuas sum
mons Of surrender was, il seems, suh sent ~ make
the latter beat hasty retreat. Expecting 20 be at
tackled II Tho dedes of the mountains, Che valiant
Dictator rad the prGdencc 70 send forward the Ia.
Ter on whiea he Ind been conveyed along wi'h q.
army, ana 70 take more citcuit1us route Oh t1-s