The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-01-05
Tho News.

By the arrival Of the steamship Canada ut Hall
FAX we have received one weeks later sdvices from
eli parts Of the Old World the details Of which will
% found unusually interesting. That which will
probably attract the most attention in this country,
Dor the moment, is the announcement that dues had
been fought between Mr.. Soule, the American Min
lister 10 Spain, and the Marquis de Turgo, the
French Minister, and between young Soule and the
Duke Of Alba. These difficulties, which grew out Of
some remarks by the latter gentleman concerning
Mira Soules Dress did nat result to the personal in
jury Of any Of the parties.
Everything with regard to the war in the Eass
continues shrsuded in mist. We are informed that
xhe French and English fleets, in conjunction with
the Turkish squadron. had entered the Black Sea,
leaving three vessels of each nation TO guard Con
atantipople. ASS consequence, it was apprehended
that the Russian ambassadors at London and Paris
would immediately withdraw, it being understood
Mat the Gar had expressly given notice that such
naval movement would be vie wed in the light OF de-
claration OF war The four chief neutral powers were
atil endeavorDg TO call together peace conference
between the hostile nations, but t,ere IL scarcely
probability that the object will be effected. Indeed
the prospect Of general war nov looks more omi-
nous than ever.
in one instance most sanguinary contest took place,
In which four thousand were left upon the field.
This was at Kalefat, which the Russians attacked
on the 4sh ult, and after desperate struggle for
Che mastery, were forced to retire. Two Russian
steamers had also been repnlsed from Aatchim.
There Is nothing new from Asia, further than the
statement that the reported successes Of the Russ-
In that quarter were grvu~, s's.'aNu' Iae Cir-
cassians and others were warmly espousing the
cause Of Turkey, while the Persiana were raising
large bodies OF troops TO assist the Gar 1t is init
mated that they were induced to adopt this course
by the promise of the Gar TO remit the debt owing
10 him. -
Much excitement existed in England concerning
She resigna ion Of Lord Palmerston 1t was unknown
Who would be his successors but it was believed
In weiinformed circles that Lord Aberdeen himself
would shortly find it polite TO resign, whereupon
Parliament would be assembled, and an entire new
Cabinet formed. Prince Albert seems TO have
aroused the enmity Of the libeasts, who accuse him
OF unnecessarily interfering in army and political
matters. destructive gale recently swept the
coast of Ireland and destroyed several vessels
The proceedings in Congress yesterday were Of
very important character, and will be read with
marked attention in all sections Of the country.
Mr.. Douglas, from the Committee on Territories,
reported to the Senate bill for the organization Of
government for Nebraska territory the features Of
which win doubtless give rise to lengthy and ex-
citing debates before the close Of the session. It Is
proposed to leave the question Of slavery open to
the people Of the territory-they being the persons
Immediately interested in the matter. Both the
constitution and the compromises Of 1850 fully
endorsed in the report, aad the vote upon II win
show how the present Congress stands affected to.
wards the compromises which we're SO strenuously
advocated by the great statesmen and patriots
Who have since been removed 10 another
uuhere. Mr. Hunters bill for the establishment Of
private bonded warehouses was passed, and, after
spirited and somewhat jocular debate, Mr.. Chsss's
Ilau for railroad 10 the Pacific was referred 10
special committee OF nine.
In the House, after an explanatory debate, Mr..
Cuttings resolution calling upon Secretary Guthrie
mr. accurate copies Of the correspondence between
himself and Colector Bronson, prior to the dismissal
NJ the latter gentleman, was tabled BY loA 70 &C.
On going into Committee Of the Whole on the
Presidents Message, Mr.. Washburn made a
speech, in which he advocated the annexation
Of the Sandwich Islands The Senate resolution ere
asinQ the rank Of Lieutenant General was REFERRED 10
abe proper committee, after an attempt 10 have II
tabled by Mr.. Hllyer, Of Georgia. An exciting d.
a,ogue spr,ng up on the resolution authorizing the
s,usr,bution Of books among members, but on coming
70 vote nc quorum was found present, and there.
npou the body adjourned.
The members Of our State Legislature seem in.
ued 70 enter into the discharge Of their duties with
treat promptness. The Senate yesterday decided
10 10 70 work upon the amendments to the State
sonstitution, ia ORDER that they may be speedily
unlimited 70 the people. For synopsis Of the pro
osed alteration as wei Of several petitions rea.
s,ve 20 railroad aad her matters in this city the
L. Ger is referred 70 The despatch from our SPECIAL
correspondent.