The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-03-16

The negotiations between the Russian and Swedish
governments have not yet terminated and it is feared
at Stockholm that Russia in order to give more weight
to its demands, will make demonstration by sending
its fleets to that capital
The Russian envoy had private audience with tho
King of Sweden on the 21st Of February.
Affairs In Great Britain,
POPULARITY OF THE WAR MOVEMENT.
The war continued to be quite popular, although not
without shade of anxiety The additional estimates
for the army and navy considered moderate.
The French Empire.
OPENING OF TIE LEGIsLATURE-THE EMPERORs
srEECH-HIs OPINION OF WAR, ETC.
The Emperor opened the legislative session of 1854 on
Thursday, the I'd inst.
His speech commenced by referring to the deficient
harvest, 1000, 900 hectores Of wheat having been
ported and more the way. Famine has been averted
but war is beginning France has gone far honor
permitted to avoid collision, but must draw the
sword. She has no views Of aggrandzcment The days
of conquest are passed, to return
The results of the frank and unsesh policy of France
are known England, her former rival is now in alli
snce, and becoming daily more intimate Germany, in
dstrusful remembrance of former wars and from hth
erto paying too much Difference to the policy ST. Pc
tersbug, has already received independence of action
and considers freely what side lies her in
terest Austria above ALL which could not with in
difference the events which were in progress,
will enter into alliance, and will thus give
her testimony to the justice of the war. Here
then, stands the case. Europe, reassured by the
moderation of the Emperor Alexander of 1915, and Of
the Emperor Nicholas Of the present time seemed to
doubt the danger in which it stood from the colossal
power which, by successive encroachments embraced
the north and the centre of Europe and *hch
almost exclusively two internal seas whence it is easy
for its armies and fleets to launch forth against cvza
tom and its unfounded demand the East has awak
ncf hv vvh
powerful sovereign demands concessions
from weaker one and because he cannot
obtain them invades two of his provinces, is enough
to put in the hands OF those who revolt
from nustice but France has also equal interest with
ing it, elf Indefinitely Consantinopie for be
preme in Constannople is to be supreme in the Medi
policy of every national government in France and will
not desert it We are going, therefore, to CONSTANT
nople to defend the cause Of the sutanprotect the
Frances just rights in the Mcdterranean-are going
with Germany to aid Germany-with Austria
to aid in preserving the rank from which they wish
to degrade her to her frontier against the pre-
ponderance Of her too powerful neighbour going in
short with all those who desire the triumph of right of
justice civilization. In this solemn conuncure gen
temen is it that shall be obliged to appeal to the
try rely firmly upon you, for have always found in
you the generous sentiments which animate the nation
Strong then, in this secury-in the nobleness of
causein the rmness Of our alliances and the protec
no longer depend the power Of any to disturb it
with impunity.
speech
THE COMMAND OF THE ARMY.
Report assigns the command OF the army of the East
to Marshal ST. Arnaud and Marshal Valiant will succeed
him as Minister of War.
DEATH OF ABBE LEMMAsAIs.
The Abbe Lemmanais is dead and his funeral quite
private.
Spain.
FORMIDABLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IN A STATE OF
sIEGE-TREAENDOUS EXCITEMENT.
insurrection Of quite formidable nature had taken
place Saragossa. The insurgents for considerable
time held the castle of Aaferia and other strong posi-
tions. brigade horse regiment revolted, and the
Captain General attacked them with three columns Of in
fanry and Several horses were killed, but
the insurgents retained possession Of the castle that
night but the next day. losing courage they retreaed
and the royal troops took possession Of the city, and
cavalry pursued the fugtiyes. The city placed
under marshall law and disarmed
Madrid and the whole province is placed in state Of
Catalonia was quiet but the news from Arragon ex-
cited the country greatly.
The insurrecton in Saragossa to have broken out
the 5th inst but exploded prematurey. The details
obscure the papers being prohibited from pub
General Concha is deeply implicated.
The latest accounts say that the fugves Joined
by the garrison Of Huesca and had again made stand
Report says that Narvaez and Espartero united,
and are the real masters Of the present crisis.
general insurrecton Is considered probable.
Prussia.
PRUSSIA WILL NOT ACCEDE TO THE CzARs DEMANDS,
Russia demands that Prussia shall at least close her
ports nearest Russia against French and English ships
Berlin letters say that Prussia is not willing to accede to
Prussia has granted her officers in the Turkish service
permission to remain
Sweden and Denmark.
Russia makes the demand Swedish ports.
England and France request Denmark to allow the
allied fleets to take up their station at Ke The reply
Both Denmark and Sweden have ord their citizens
in the Russian naval service to return home.
Belgium.
The treaty of between France and Belgium
is signed.
Commercial Affairs.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Messrs Barring Brothers report money easy. Consols
closed at 91h a91k.
AMERICAN SECURITIES
Messrs. Bell, Son Co. quote rise of per cent In
United States Per Cent Bonds rise Of per cent in
Pennsylvania Central Railroad decline Of per cent on
Mississippi Railroad Bonds and a decline Of per
in Erie Per Cent Convertibes.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
The market had been quiet during the week, more
having been sold during the FIRST two days Previous to
the Paccs arrival occasional sales made at I'd de-
cnc but since prices slightly and closed at
only lied lower the week, on mading qualities.
The other sorts unchanged. The feeling of
tainty respecting the has considerable influence
the market and causes imports to be freely but not
| bales of which 10000 American, including
leS0 on speculation and $3.50 for export. Part Of
| the quantity named sold forwarded inland
sriuucrs account The weeks imports reached ~ 900
bales The sales Of Friday the Sd 5000 bales, the
closing quiet and steady at the following autho
rized quotations - .
| Or,eans ......,............. 6hd. 13-16d.
| Mobile ................. 6Ld. 11-16d.