The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-01
LATER FROM EUROPE.


The advices received by the Europa contain
scarcely anything, in the way of fact or speculation
that was not previously known to us. Since the
commencement of the war no arrival has been more
barren of news. There has never within the me-
mory OF man been such parade of hostile inten-
lions and of such formidable military demoastra-
lions with such small amount of actual perform
ance. If it were not for the heavy sacrifices which
they entail upon the nations engaged in the contest
we should be inclined to look upon the whole affair
political satire played of for the edi6cati of
the world in order place in its most ridiculous
light the sbsurdty and impolcy Of all such appeals
TO the angry passions of mankind.
Although nothing is specifically known with re-
gard to the result of the Bamberg Convention, it is
believed to be favorable to the views of the coali
tion. We are not, however, disposed to coincide
IN this opinion from the fact that Prussia has long
been secretly jealous of the influence exercised by
Austria over the minor German States, and tina.
this question the sympathies Of the latter incline
rather towards Russia than towards the Western go
vernments. With the same tendency the Berlin cabi
net will doubt be glad to avail itself of the oppor
tunty which this feeling affords it, of neutralsing
the ascendency obtained by Austria in the conedera
sion. As we have before stated, the complications
arising from this likely to cause more diff
culti, in the solution of the main questions at is
sue than the ostensible interests involved in them
This opinion is confirmed by the view taken by the
assemble National Of the cause of the recent trans
fer of the headquarters of the Russian army Of the
Danube to the capital of Modayia 1t staesit to be
''the execution of promise engagement entered
into with the German governments in case certain
eventuaties should arise, and that the late inter
view Of the two sovereigns was consequence
of it."
Silistria still continues to hold out. On the 9th
the Russians made another unsuccessful attack upon
it. and were repulsed with considerable loss Prince
Paskiewitch received severe wound in the side,
which compelled him to transfer the chief COM
mand of the Russian forces to Prince GortschakoR.
He was removed to Jassy the Notifications of which
are undergoing thorough repair. This does not
look as if the Russians were about to vacate that
place as reported.
From the Baltic and Black Seas we have no news
Of importance. Admiral Plumridge, of the Baltic
feet, landed 500 men from his ships at the cap
tured town of Uleaborg, and had made prize Of a
quantity of specie. The English journals look upon
the destruction of Sebastopol the only operation
now necessary to bring the Gear to terms. They
will find, however, that it will only be the com
mencement of their difficulties
COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS.
By the arrival of the Europa we have later COM
msrcial news from abroad. In the Liverpool mar
kets on the 10th inst. the demand for provisions
continued good and breadstuffs had recovered the
decline previously noticed while in the continental
markets an advance in prices was reported. Cotton
had fiuctuated in price, with limited demand.
In our market yesterday there were increased
shipments of breadstuffs making to Liverpool, at
firmer rates in freights. Cotton closed steady a.
Mondays rates with increased sales In the past two
DAYS. Fair to good brands of -four were unchanged,
while inferior were easier. Wheat had q declining
tendency and corn fell of about two or three cents
per bushel.
MISCELLANEOUS.
David A. Starkweather has been appointed Min.
lister to Chill.
The politicians Of New Hampshire are at a stand
still. The ele ;tion of United States Senator has
again been postponed till Thursday next A men.
Der of the house Thursday last taken to task
for simply stating his honest conviction that his
colleagues were "pack of black-hearted knaves.n
Thomas Richie, the veteran editor, is said 10 he
dangerously i'll.
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Senate yesterday was principally occupied
in the consideration of private claims. The vote by
which the bill for the relief of David Myerle for
losses sustained on contract for supplying the
government with hemp, passed sometime since,
was reconsidered, the amount involved reduced
from thirty thousand 10 fifteen thousand dollars,
and it again passed The bill for the relief Of the
Utica Steam Woollen Company also passed. The
House resolution fixing the l4th Of August as the
perion for the final adjournment Of Congress was
taken up and after deciding to adhere to the plan OF
n recess, committee of conference was asked for.
In the present state Of the matter it is impossible
10 conjecture which plan will ultimately be adopted
The Senate desire recess from the 18th of July to
the 18th of October, and hold ont as an nducement
20 the Representatives the continuance Of the per
diem, with the mileage. This is tempting offer
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