The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-16
aevv York. Thursday, Augsst Ie, 1856.
TIE News.

TIE News.
By the arrival of the America ct Halifax ana of
the Lebaeon at this port, we are in possession of
one weeks later iDtelligence from Europe. There
4 but little of reAl interest Ia these advfces. No
event Of Importance had taken place before Sebas-
topol, but preparations continued to be made at
Kaniiesch and Balaklava for the secretexpedition,
the object Of which remained undivrlged. There
was report current in Paris that the hombardmeat
Of the MhlasooH and nedan had been resumed pre-
paratory y another assault. A despatch from
Prince Gortschakof, dated july the 2sth,
states thai. heavy firing had been opened by the
allies ons hat day against the Flagstaff battery which
had beest vigorously replied to. Gn the 30th the
wasiresumed ON both sides, but it was
only partial. AIondon weekly paper, issued just
before the departure of the America, states that the
siege Of Sc bas0pol was about to be raised and tha
she allies had received startling news from Germany.
h is needless 10 say that the Statement was mese
anticpa ton Of probabilities for commercial pur-
pose.
The reports in reference to the progress OF the
war in Asia seem to be of contradictory character.
The Russians are stated in one account to be ad-
vancing upon Erzeroum, and in another to have GUS
pended operations against that place and Kars,nnd
70 be in full retreat
same positions as at the previous dates. Admiral
Dundas seems not to be likely to win the laarels
which slipped from " the fighting old Commodore's"
grasp.
The ArchDuchess Sophia has, it is said, at the in
stgation Of the Dowager Empress Of Russia, induced
Francis Joseph to write autograph letter 70 Ma
poleon, calling upon him to assent to some pacific
arrangement, the nature of which is not known.
In Lombardy matters appear to be ripe for revo
mtion. The Austrian government is evidently labor
ing under great apprehensions on the subject.
In reply to a question put by Mr.. Miner Gibson,
n Parliament, to Lord Palmerston, in reference to
the arrest of Mr.. Consul Rowcroft, his lordship
stated that the enlistment of men for the Foreign
Legion at Halifax had led to questions whether the
laws of the United States had been violated, the
British government, desirous that by no possibility
Fuch questions should arise, had put end to the
enlistment Of troops in Nova Scotia.
The official report on the French loan states the
amount raised to be 900 900 900 francs six times
the amount asked for! The number Of the subscri-
bers Ia $40 ,000 The financial operations Of .Louis
Napoleon are not the least marvellous Of the many
cventful incfdcnNs - oaA.-.J
The commercial intelligence presents no feature OF
importance. Consols were quoted at Ola to OH.
Cotton and breadstuns were quiet, with slight
firm.
The sales Of cotton yesterday reached about 800
bales, the market closing firm. Mr.. George W.
Butts received one bale Of new cotton on the l4th
inst, from Savannah, where it was received on the
eth. The quality is said to be good, bat the house
has not yet put it on the market. Flour was I'M
changed yesterday, with more doing. The Alabama
recently brought to this city from $4,000 to 10 900
hrrh - Mo in q If nru
wheat have done good service for consumers Had
Southern wheat not been forthcoming the -four mar
ket would have ruled higher than it has done within
the past few weeks. Southern good red wheat
sold at 81 soasl 92A, and white at g Is 81 Is.
Corn was one cent per bushel higher having closed
at CSC. o SOC. Rye was scarce aud nominal. Pork
was frmer, aud prices tended upward. New mess
sold at $40 81 a $40 81, and small lot Of heavy
Chicago sold at $40. Beef and lard were also firm.
Sugars were quite firm with fair amount Of sales.
Freights to Liverpool and Havre were dull, while a
fair business was doing for Antwerp and Hamburg.
There we're sold yesterday at auction six shares
Of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company's stock at
49, and twenty shares of the stock at 40. Also
the steamship st. Louis, of 1000 tons measurement
built in 1864 by Jacob A. Westervelt & Co., for the
sum Of $500 900, payable in the stock Of the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company at par, or s245 600 paya-
bic in shares at so each, or in cash.
There has been but one death on board the soop-
ofwar Falmouth-that of Midshipman Cain. sea.
man was sent to the Quarantane hospital yesterday.
The Women's Rights Convention met at Saratoga
yesterday. The strong minded we're out in fall
force, and very small sprinkling of males attend
ed. So far we informed, the proceedings pre-
sened nothing new.
The corner stone Of the Hedding Methodist Epis-
copal Church being erected in Montgomery street,
between Barrow and Grove streets, Jersey City, was
Laid by Bishop james, at o'clock yesterday after
noon, with the usual ceremonies.
A coroner's investigation into the circumstances
attending the death Of John Henry Lovejoy, from
the effects Of stab inflicted during broil In a la.
ger bier saloon in William street on the night Of the
4th instant was held yesterday After patient in
quiry, the jury found verdict against Peter Sewer
and John L. Yolk. Sewer was committed TO an.
swer, and warrant was issued for the arrest of
yolk.
The Board of Supervisors met yesterday, but fur
Their than the reference of few bills Of census mar
shals, nothing was done.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening The
comptroller sent in a communication in relation to
the addiuona appropriations for the Department of
hepairs ana supplies. synopsis Of the document
may DC round In our report. The appropriation of
100000 for streets and lamps was concurred in. A
motion that the Board meet on Friday, in order to
proceed with the investigation into certain charges
Of corruption made against Alderman Moser. created
considerable discussion, but it was finally with
drawn, and after the transaction OF some unimpor.
tant business, the Board adjourned to the frat Mon
day in September.
The Board of Councimen last night adjourned for
The month. Nothing of any importance was done at
Last nights session. The report Of DR., J. W. Ran
ney, in favor Of granting Castle Garden to the Com
missioners of Emigration, set down for the order
of the day, but the members, being in hurry to get
through with their work, refused to take IL up, al .
though motion was made to that effect An effort
was made TO raise the salary of the Chic. Engineer
OF the Fire Department Int without effoc.