The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-02-05
The News.

By the arrival OF the steamship Arabia Al Hall
lax, we have received synopsis OF one week later
intelligence from Europe, which contains many Tea
lures Of treat interest Having commented upon
abe war question in another article We will only re-
mark that at the date OF the sailing Of the Arabia
ties OF formal declaration of by Russia against
England and France was said 10 be hourly anici-
psted the Gar having been cialy informed OF the
entrance Of the allied feet into the Black Sea, With
The intention Of protecting the Ottoman territory from
the aggressions Of the Russian squadron. The SUI
tan by consent Of the four Powers, has made some
ipaportant notifications in the note proposing ces
sstion o. hostilites az will be by the details OF
the news. The bsttle Of Citae, which lasted five
DAYS turr on. 10 have been Of much more San
culinary character than was anticipated. The Rus
slams acknowledge a loss OF four thousand killed.
The general news from Europe, though quite in
Nrestng is rot Of great importance. The approach
Dg meeting Of Parliament and the political tenden
eies OF Prince Albert Were occupying the attention Of
the English politicians Several lives were lately lost
by the wreck Of the ship John O'Gaunt, of Holy
head. In France attention is being directed to
financial scheme 70 obviate the necessity OF large
loan by the government Unusual activity prevaiied
in the French navy yards, and stores for forty thou
sand troops were in readiness for shipment at Toulon'
The commercial advices brought by the Arabia
are Of considerable importance TO dealers in this
country. Consols had greatly iucruaUed, and Anne
rican securities were in demand during the week
ending on the 2lst nit Breadstuffs fell off in the
early part Of the week but at the close there was
better feeling and prices improved. Cotton had
slightly de cned, but provisions were irmer and "a.
ther higher This news had the effect Of stitlen.
ing the prices Of -four in our market yesterday,
though sales transplred based upon the advices.
Bolders Of common brands Of State -four demanded
g., while there were no buyers above IS 81. There
were no sales Of grain or cotton to indicate the effect
Of the news. Indeed, as usual there was disposi.
ton to await the result Of the steamers letters,
the arrival of the Pacific with still later Intelligence,
before operating TO any material extent.
The Nebraska Kansas question continues the chief
topic OF discussion not only in the national and va
rous State capitals, but in all the cities, towns and
villages Of the country While the friends Of the
Union, trusting that the good sense OF their rep.
resentatives At Washington viii convince tlem
Of the proprisy of supporting aad carrying out the
cardinal principle OF the constitution, content them
selves with spontaneously assembling and giving
preston TO their appreciation Of Judge Douglass
blu, its opponents are busly engaged in circulating
petitions and passing resolutions praying, urging,
entreatug aud instructng congressman to vote
against it. They have at last openly promulgated
the fact that they are opposed 70 permitting the
people OF the territories and might add Of States
TO govern themselves. They are hostile TO a mel.
sure that viii leave the majority free TO maze and e.
tabis laws both n ac ,ordance with the national
constitution ard their own wishes. By way of illus
trating the strenuous exergns put forth by the free
soiers 20 Gcfelt the bill now pending IN Congress, |.
n on Necessary I, direct attention to the large mum
Der Of rcmcrsauCes that have already been received
among them those presented in the Uni
ted States Senate yesterday from New York nissa
chusetfs and Pennsylvania senitor Dixon OF Ken.
tu.by, made IN elaborate speech in support OF the
Nebraska bill rs viii be seen by tie comprehensive
synopsis furoished under the proper head. H.s re
marks should be read by AL classes The senate
afterwards adjourned TIL Monday, after which, T. i
supp sed. the measure will soon be disposed o.
Gate an interesting discus ion took place ia our
state Senate yesterday between the silver grey aud
free sol wings ON the resolutions Of the latter
monstraling sgans. the adoption OF the Nebraska
measure by Congress. The silver greys, IT appears,
dislike The tlne Of the resolutions and have, there
fore moved for a new set, They agree, however, Is
70 the main point at issue-they both opposs the
contemplated supersession Of the Missouri com
promise. see the sketch of the debate furnished by
our special correspondent.
In the course Of the day a petition was prssen1d
from Brooklyn, protesting against toe enactment of
Any Dill to prevent the Entertainments on our bar5or
Senator Whitney seems to have aroused She iediy-
nation Of few vendors Of lager bier lie stated tb,t
he had received telegraphic despatch asserting ba,
abe Germans threaten 10 mob him nevertheless, he
is resolved TO pursue the even tenor Of his way
despite the hostility OF few Of the freluenters u
drinking saloons. The Assembly resolutions restiy.
10 distributing tickets for the constitutional amend.
II ont election, we're adopted
Action was had In the Assembly on la,rs nun
per Of bills, IN which Ibe people Of tbs city ire