The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14

The eagerly eGpeC "a MrWeio suo nchuC, VIII
one weeks later intelligence from the Crimea leaves
the siege opera ons pretty nearly as they stood at
the date O. our previous adv ces. Fort Of lul had
in fact ia place 10 hoetllities, the bsligerent
forces being both apparently exhausted by the efforts
made in the affair o, the Inkernann. The English
and French papers filed with the details Of that
engagement, and both concur in bearing testimony
70 the desperate vaor which the Russian troops dis
played-the frmness with which they wishstood the
hayonet charges of the English being worthy OF al
admiration. The culpabe neglect manifested sin
leaving undefended by proper earthworn and bat
teYes the point Of the allied position which was
selected for attack, is loudly censured and in Eng
land the righteousness of Lord Raglan's appoint
psent is again subjected to question. The condi'
ton Of the allied troops Is described - b miserable
in the extreme. Winter IL setting in with great
severity and to add to its hardships the troops are
not only overworked In the trenches, ta-sssed by
frequent alarms and badly fed but they are literal
" shitless shoeless and out at the elbows, and alto
gether in "a wretched . plight as can well be con-
eeived. There was rumor in Paris OF another
great battle having been fought on the 18TH, Dnt II
Is contradicted by a telegraphic despatch from
Prince Menschikcf, which ates that nothing fur.
Their had been done on either side No to the 1sta.
The convoking of the English Parliament for the
18th Of December Tor the despatch Of urgent bust
ness, has reacted unfavorably on the London money
market, a. it i, nov generally felt that the est
mates voted at he commencement of the war were
uiserably dispYopordOned to the necessities OF tae
ease and that the nation will have to be taxed
heavily to supply the demand which he unforsu
nate character Of The operations in the Crimea is
making upon its resources.
n would seem that there is some foundation for
he ststemt NJ that t. Russian ambassador had Of
fcially not,f 20 Count Buol that the Gear wss
ready to gotiate on the basis Of Ihs four points
This an 9uvre ia believed to be merely intended
70 furnish the Russian partisans In sAe Frankfort
Diet with fresh pretext either for withholding
their assent from the new article to the treaty of
tie goth Of April, or for evading .he performance
Of It, obligations. II is said that he allies will
not now consent to limit themselves 70 the four
points laid down in the Austrian project.
In Spain the cours- pursu by Espartero on the
occasion of the convocation OF the Cortes Is
exciting good deal Of speculation, not
unmixed with anxiety. In an interview which thu
ministers had WITH the Queen the Duke anuouoc
ed bis intention Of resigning, in order to leave
her Majesty free to choose her own ministry in con-
inside to induce him to recall this decision, bat to
purp Sc. In his speech to the Congress of De u
ties was observed that he left out all declarations
Of adhesion to the present dynasty. The Molera.
does regard these indie atoms with suspicion aoc
uneasiness, The ult-a Progressissas, on the other
band seem pleased ~ the prospects which they
spen TO them. As soon the Cortes is legally con-
stitu,ed, E-partero ill doubt sgaiu ACCEPT the
mis- ha iS In
ne only statesmen in the present conjuncture who
will be able to command . majority in that body.
The mixed commission for the settlement OF
British ard American claims has commenced ia
sasipgs in London. The cases Of the Florida and
TEXAN bondholders have already occupied their q.
tenriep, but as yet no decision has been come 20
with respect 10 any OF those elsiois.
A dreadful storm occurred on the night Of tn
l4th November IN tae II s-an and Back Seas.
Twelve 'ranspor sri1 of the allie. were wrecked,
and their fell INTO the hecds of the Rnssias.
The city of Constsntinople suffered severely. Rue
asn accounts state that the aIiies Iost-bssween
transports and suipe OF war-as many swentyf re
vessels.
We learn frou Capt Nye, Of the Pacific, that he
experienced rough seather and strong bead winds
nearly the emit passage, and that is square sails
were set but once during the voyage.
The financial and commercial news is importan;.
CoDsols closed at sig Cotton was dull, with de-
cline Of one eighth Of penny in prise. Breadstuff
had also decred.
In our market fiovr was firmer yesterday for CON
non to good State brands, with fair amount OF
sales, including some lots for export. White Mchi
gan whea sold o. 81 q, and Indian corn SOL pretty
freely az 94c. q ,95c. for Western Mixed in sto e
Rye was a. 81 SO 81 40 ssked. Pork was easier,
with sails o. mes at So s7a. Before the news
400 500 bales of cotton were sold at previous
prices. Afterwards no sales we're reported, aud
the EFF CT Of The news wss not developed, though
80. believed ,oat the light stock in this market
would prev mt aoy material alter alton 10 prices.
w,tb The exception Of quotations for grain aud
-four, ,rels his continued steady With ore.ty free
sh'ym.us.
Our " port II the lecture Of Bishop Hopkins, 90
n. Naturalization Of Foreigne 81 IL unsv Jidahy
Gosoed on.
Tie proceedings Of the Sena.e Yesterday s,re
devoid Of general interest. The veteran soldiers
sent 10 nctidc ,tion OF ,aeir intention TO hold
convention 1t Washington, on the anniversary OF
the Battle o. New Orleans, 70 urge upon Congress
the justice cf granting THIN bounty lands. rhe
Committee on Military Affairs are 70 consider tie
proprety Of making fbess heroes sae the guests Of
ere nation during ther sojurn at the capital. BIC.
Badger presentei and explaiaed his bill inc easing
che pay OF Judges Of the Supreme Court and Me n.
bers OF Congress. he proposes an ncrt ass Of fifty
per cent. The bill allowing railroad omoan.es
three years credit for duties on imported railroad
iron was introduced and referred. Several uai n
portant matters we're acted on, and after ga exscu
tive az csiou tho Senate adj, urnaa
The House yesterday debated and adopted a
resolution providing Tor the iniiog OF fifteen
thousand copies Of he abstract ceasus report.
During lengthyk discussion on this subjsct, aI1-
sion was made, in no very comp m n AIRY terms, o
THE medical profession, By Mr.. Jones o Tennessee,
which greatly excited M. HINT OF Louisiau., and
at one time affairs assume 0 very bellicose aspect.
In committee Of the whole, the Indian Approprii-