The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-03-16
New York, Friday, March 10, 1865.
The News.

By the arrival of the Africa Of Halifax we have
,eceived four days later intelligence from Europe.
The news which she brings is Of al absorbing in
teIest. The announcement of the sudden death of
the Emperor OF Russia, made by the English minis
my in both houses of Parliament on the very day OF
M occurrence, had fallen like electric snock On
the public mind, and has scarcely produced less
excitemen. here. This unexpected event is likely
10 alter the whole aspect of political affairs in Ea
rope, and confident hopes are entertained that II
will lead to the immediate conclusion Of peace. Iho
gpeculstions to which it gives rise will BE- found
fully developed in our editorial columns.
Lord John Russell had arrived at Berlin CD Lila
way to Vienna. All the other members of the cUn-
ference we're already assembled in the lattsr clsy,
Russia is said to be now DESTROYS of coming to an
understanding with the Allies.
In Great Britain, public feeling with regard 90
the management of the war by the lsts Ministers
was finding expression throughout every PAR. Of the
kingdom. Mr.. Roebuck's committee was proceed
ing actively in its inquiries. the Dake Of New.
castle rad been summoned az witness before the
committee.
There is no further confirmation Of the reuort of
1he French Emperors intention to visit the Crimsa
Al the last accounts nc vas az the camp of 81
omer. 1t was reported that a political conspi acy
had been discovered against his person, IN which
some high peisonages were involved.
From the Ctimea we have further details of the
battle at Eupstoria on the l7th of February.
The Russian force under General 0s:en SaskaD
amounted TO $4,000 men, and the conflict lasted
tom quarter past tive until ten P. NJ. The Rus,
sian casualties were 500 killed aud wounded rae
French only los. Is men. Since This affair no fur
tber movement had taken place on either aide.
We publish elsewhere an interesting biographical
notice Of the late Emperor Of Russia compile from
different sources, and presenting impartial esti
mate OF bis character and personal qualities. Toe
Emperor was entering on his 59tn year at the date
Of his death.
The news FROM China by .his arrival is also i'm
portant. The insurgents and the Imperial forces
had bad several severe engagements on the Canton
river, and the foreign shipping has suffered some
slight damage. TIE foreign ministers had taken
every precaution to protect the property Of their
countrymen. Owing to q difficulty be- sesA toe
French and the authorities of Shsnghae, the Ad-
miral Of the Frerch feet bcmbardsd the town
and it was supposed that he eventually de
mofhed it.
The CONNER ,ial intelligence is not decidedly IN.
fsvo; able. Money was easier, aud American seen
rites continued firm. Cotton, breaistlif ard pro
visions were Gull, but prices remained without LA.
teiial alteration.
The news by the Afica yesterday, announcing
she death of the Ca, took business men by SIR
prise. The report WAS sud len and ksd f1r,
and failed to gain general credence. Some said
that il was probably another Tartar sorry
Others suggested that it vas the Empress, waoss,
death had been telegraphed by mistake for that of
she Emperor's; while, on the ether hand, It was
said that there were telegraph lines connecting St.
Petersburg With the other capitals Of Europe, and
that there had been ampe time 70 have had the
news either confirmed or contraiscsel; aad, as the
event had been announced in both Houses of Psrlia
ment the belief prepondersted in favor of It's truth
Yet its effects upon the markets., IL any were
10 result from the increased hopes of peace II would
IL true, inspire, were not fully developed; as some
operators preferred to await the receipt of the pr
vate letters due by the Africa. Cotton was niuepc
ed by IL to some extent the sales having embr sced
about 1000 bales, from 1000 TO 5000 OF whch'were
sold after the news at al advance. The market
however, closed In an unsettled state. Ord,niry
and common brands of -four were dull and easier
while choice and extras were in light supply and IN.
changed. India corn was scarce, and sold 70, &C.,
Sor mixed, and CSC. for New Jersey yellow. Oh
Mess pork easier, and closed at sl4 25; while
new was SIC IL SIC. Southern white wheat sold
As2 81 o 81 40.
Our latest private advices from New Granada. in.
form us Of various ia ia which may prove interest
ing TO our readers. President 0baudo had bean
imprisoned in the Military College, at Bogota; the
Supreme Court wa passing judgment upon him for
The alleged crimes committed by him during the
revoution, and Nhe Senate was ready for The trial
OF MS pontical offences. II appears from dsolara,
lions made by several officers who were on seryics
when the revolution OF selo was being effss.ed,
that the President was in conniyaace with the rebe
chief for causing II. Manuel NJ. Malacino has been
elected Vice President Of the republic by majority
Of more tbsn 20 600 votes. This gentleman 1, a
moot able juIist and belongs to the party Of the
Order. He was Secretary OF State during General
Mosquera's administration, and formerly Minister
Penipotentiary to Ecuador. This election In con.
s'dered very important, as lie will take charge Of
the executive power for the space OF two years,
On account Of the Presidents impeachment.
General hosquera Is among ths candidates
Tor the next Presidency and IL IL said that doubt.
hess he will be chosen, not only from the glory &C
quired BY him during his last campaign, but also
from the proofs given by him OF his ability for this
high Office during bis former administration
Congress met on the lst Of February. General Mos
quera was chosen Speaker Of the House, which had
already began TO occupy itself with the reform Of
me ratoral revenue, slso the organization Of The
provincial militia in order 20 carry out TIE latter
Ibe idea Of totally supervising the permanent army
All The news lately received induces us TO believe
oat this section Of Soctp America Will en- 10y lors