The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-23

The News.

The steamship Canada from Liverpool arrived at
Halifax yesterday with European advices to the
10th inst. The news is interesting politically, and
somewhat important in commercial point OF view.
The bellicose feeling in England towards the
United States had oozed out, and the promoters OF
the Juror were industriously at work explaining
their POSITIONS and endeavoring TO place the res
possibility OF the matter upon the shoulders Of our
politicians.
From the seat of war there were various reports,
the most important Of which, received by way of the
Turkish embassy at Vienna, was to the effect that
the bombardment of Nicolaieff commenced on the
10th of October, and continued during the whole of
the following day. The result, Of course, was not
known. 1t was said that the Grand Duke Constan
tine was in the town. There were rumors aaoat oil
ether battles, but no reliance was placed upon them
At Sebastopol affairs remained without change. The
Russian force in the Crmea is stated to number two
hundred thousand men, amply provisoned for six
months.
There were rumors that peace negotiations would
again be reopened but they had become too stale to
gain credit The object of Gen. Canrobert's visit to
Stockholm turns out to be an attempt to attach
Sweden to the cause Of the Western Powers, and it
ia inferred that Sweden is favorable to the proposed
alliance.
Accounts from Naples to the 3Oth ultimo, say that
there was no doubt of the commencement Of revo-
lutonary movement in Sicily. Several Of the in
snrgents had been shot. The particulars, however
had not transpired.
Reports were current Of unfriend!y relations be-
tween England and Spain, growing out of an alleg
ed outrage upon British subject in Cuba, and the
appointment of notorious slavedealer as Governor
Of Fernando Pc.
Russia, it is said, has agreed to mediate between
Denmark and the United States with reference to
the Sound dues question.
The papers in the Interest Of the Anglo.French
Alliance have been, time and again. making little
Of the resources of Russia stating that they were
exhausted, that her commerce was ruined, her trade
paralyzed and her merchants banLIupted. An ar
ticle published in the pro-Russian organ, lie Nora
which we translate, takes up these statements ssra-
tim, and refutes them in style ana by facts and
figures which carry conviction with them. This ar
ticle ought to do much to undeceye the public mind
as to the exhausted and crippled condition Of Russia,
and to convince the people Of France and England
particularly, that the war which imposes ruinous ex-
actions on them serves only TO stimulate the inter-
nal trade Of Russia, by circulating money at home
and forcing them to rely more and more on their
own resources The article deserves attentive con-
sideration.
The London money market was easier. Consols
closed at $50 TO 50. The monthly statement of the
Bank OF France was not considered unfay orable in
its general character The Bank Of Prussia had in.
creased the rate of interest Cotton had exhibited
considerable animation, and an advance of one
fourth of penny some descriptions had been es-
tahiished. A general advance in breadstahs had
taken place. with an active demand
Before the receipt OF the Canada's news yester-
day about one thousand bales of cotton were sold
at firm prices. After it came to hand no transac-
lions were reported. Indeed it so late in the
day before its publication that its effect upon our
markets was lot developed. Flour before its receipt
advanced g cents l2i cents per barrel for COM
mon and extra State. Wheat was also firm, but
less active. Indian corn advanced about one cent
per bushel. Pork was easier, with rather more do
ing. Lard and beef were heavy. Moderate sales of
sugars were made before the news ct fall prices.
Afterwards transactions were made, holders pre-.
ferring to await the receipt Of more definite informa
tion regarding prices in England Coffee was tole.
rabiy active, and 800 bags of Rio and a cargo OF
st. Domingo were sold on terms stated in another
column. Rates to Liverpool were easier, with more
offering. 1000 barrels -four were taken for London
at As. Rates to the Continent were steady.
We continue under the Geographic head our report
of the proceedings of the free soil Know Nothing
Convention at Cincinnati. The committee on the
platform yesterday reported series of resolutions
of conservative character. The ultra abolitionsts
were in a small minority. We give list of the
delegates in attendance.
The Canal Commissioners have decided to close
the canals on the 5th Of December At present the
utmost activity prevails all the lines of public
works.
The Board Of Supervisors met last evening, and
Of Aldermen also met but transacted no business of
general interest.
The trial Of Louis Baker, charged with the mur.
der of Bill Poole, was yesterday postponed in con-
sequence Of the absence Of Judge Roosevelt, until
Monday next.
Our correspondent at st. Thomas, writing on the
2Ist ut gives very full particulars respecting the
late seizure Of the bark 0helia ct Port an Prince,
with description of her cargo Of military NUM-
fions, and statement as to where she shipped it.
st. Thomas was healthy. Trade dull.
The trial Of Capt. Joseph L. White, indicted on
he charge Of casting away the ship James Chcston-
The particulars Of which are no doubt familiar to
bur readers-and conspiring to defraud sundry In
,urance companies, was commenced In the United
states Circuit Court at Baltimore, on Wednesday.
We give report of the testimony in today's paper.
ouite an animated debate was INDUCED In on the
,reseftation of resolution in the Missouri House
# Representatives on the 18th inst, to authorize
he Governor TO use the military forces Of the State
nd to call upon the President for assistance in sup
ressipe apy riotous or insurrectionary movements
annears that some of the members became fright
ned at the return Of George Park, editor OF the In
mary at the time Of its destruction TO ParSvhe'
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