The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-24
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The News.
The European intelligence received by the steam
sotp Niagara, which arrived At Halifax Yesterday
mernng, is Of the highest Importance. II fully con-
6zms the impression that a general European war
b issvissble-Lut, having commented at length upon
his topic in leading editorial, let Us hastily glance
af few of the more striking features of the news
The different nations the continent are evidently
paepariIg for the coming struggle. In England
ne utmost Indignation has been aroused against
Prince Albert, who is openly accused of be-
hayEg the secrets of the Ministry TO the Gar OF
Russia. in France II is officially announced that
seventy thousand soldiers ready 80 proceed
10 Turkey, and that in case Of necessity one million
and quarter of in readiness to enter the field
should general war take place. Austria desires
new loan, which is another ominous forebodng, and
Sweden and Denmark have given notice Of their in
teation 10 remain neutral.
The report received by the Europa, that Minister
Soale had been killed in q duel with the Duke de
Aha proves to have been erroneous. There is noVi
however another rumor that duel between Mr..
Boule and Lord Howden, the British Minister, who
asted az second to the French Minister, only de.
IezTed by death in the family Of the latter
England, France and other countries had been
yisitea by the heaviest storms experienced for
years, and, consequence, the railroads were
blocked up and travelling almost entirely suspended.
The increased prospect of war had caused great
decline in consols. Breadstufs had run up beyond
precedent since the Irish famine. Flour advanced
during the week prior to the Nisgsrs's sailing two
10 three shiuings per barrel and wheat and corn in
nike ratio. The cotton markets continued irm, but
without change in quotations.
II will he seen that the receipt Of the Nisgsras
news yesterday led 20 q great rise in hour in this
market. Common brands Of State -four, which
closed on Saturday at s. q s. l2A were sold on
Change yesterday, on the receipt Of the news, to
the extent OF about IL 900 bills. at 80 per bb This
exhibits the greatest advance ever known in sin
gle day since the famine year Of ls4. part Of the
purchases were made on Eastern account. Owing
- its scarcity wheat unsettled. The advance 10
Liverpool was about Csc. per ouahel. When sales
are made the advance here viii no doubt equal that
abroad. Sound shipping corn also scarce, and
held at higher figures
M. Bediui is in Washington, a guest Of N. sar-
hges, the French Minister Our correspondent
writes that the Nuncio. being In dread of personal
Injury from those who have participated in the de-
nonstrations against him in this country, has per-
sonaly applied TO the President and members of the
Cabinet for some scrt Of diploma &c recognition,
means OF greater security. basng his claim upon
The fact that he brought an autograph letter from
the Pope 10 the President. II is understood that
the Secretary OF State declined TO sign any other
paper than mere passport whsreupon the Nun
clos secretary and many o: his friends are reported
ss have intmated, among other things, that the
consequences would be visited upon Mr. Cass Jr.,
DOR Charge at Rome. URder these circumstances
Cen Cass yesterday introduced resolution into the
Aenate calling upon the government for any papers
IN its possession concerning NJ. Bednis position
thus con'erring upon the matter national import.
Ance that viii probably tend TO strengthen the ex
rssenent existing in different parts Of the country.
The documents will most. likely be transmitted TO
tho Senate to-day. The Nuncio last Friday re-
ccved ysiters dressed in his scarlet robes ofpontf
cal honor and state, at the house Of Postmaster
General Campbell. He ia making preparations TO
bave in the next Cunard steamer that sails from
Boston.
Judge Douglas, from the Committee on Terrific
res introduced new bill into the United states
Senate yesterday which proposes to divide Nebras-
hs into two territories 10 be called Nebraska and
Kansas Having commented ct length upon this
in an editorial article it is unnece ssary TO
say more here. Various unimportant matters hsv.
hs been disposed Of, Mr. Cas- offered his resolution
calling for official papers with regard to the position
Of the Pope's Nuncio. This gave rise TO lengthy
discussion, In which Aessrs Csss, Everett Douglas.
Badger, Mason, Dawson, and other gentlemen, parti
oipsted They generally disapproyed, in the most
indignant terms, the conduct Of the people in differ
snt cities who have taken part in the violent acts Of
hostility against N. Bedni.
While Senators were engaged in aenounoing ia.
Bedini rioters, the members of the HOUSE were do.
batting the railroad troubles at Erie. Soma or tho
Western members, It viii be noticed, bitterly com.
plain Of the conduct Of the authorities Of Pennsy
wanna in unfolding the rioters in their unlawful
course. The Western men threaten 10 retaiate in a
manner that cannot but sorey affect the prize Of the
Pbiadelphians. The rioters have been discharged
by the Judge Of the United States Court at Pitts
burg, and despatch from Erie states that the Mar
shl win probably recommence the superintendent
" laying down the rar ,ad track In the vicinity OF
Esie, IN which event another RIO. Is anticipated.
The speaker OF the House yesterday announcedsa
recisl committee Of thirteen on Mr. NcDoueals
Geibe Railroad bill. Judging from the complexion