The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-10-19
The News.


The News.
BY the arrival of the steamship Atlantic at this
port we have one weeks later dates from Europe
The which she brings, although it presents but
few facts of importance in connection With the war;
is yet of more than usually interesting character,
masmuch as it is suggestive Of fresh political COM
plicatons
From Sebastopol we learn that the feet had saii
ed secret expedition, the destination of which
was supposed to be either Oaessa or Nikolaief A
skirmish had taken place at Eupatorsa, between the
Russians ana the French cavalry under General
dAllenvile in which the former sustained trifing
loss. Judging from present appearances, the Rue
SLAMS are preparing for protracted and desperate
struggle. The Crimean correspondent of the LoI-
don Times seems to think that it will take two
years to disiodge Prince Gortschakef and his troops
from the northern forts of Sebasiopol. The Allies
are, it is ssii sinking mines destroy its magnif
cent docks arsonas and ship building yards, and to
entirely uproct the place as naval stronghold
The recall of Lord Stratford de Radcliffe from
Constantinople coincidentally with the capture Of
Sebastopol by the French is looked upon by the
political quidEancs significant Of the ascendancy
Of French inf snce at Constantincple Paris, since
the arrival Of M. Prokesch, is said to be the
focus of political ntrigues, tending to the disrup-
zion Of the AngioFrench alliance. The betrothal. Of
the Princess Royal of England to the young Prince
Of Prussia, which seems to be determined upon,
may possibly have some influence on these move
ments.
new reorganization of the German confedera-
ton is talked Of which would give q greater share
Of political influence 20 the people, and less to the
royal houses Of Germany. Strange to say, the EN-
peror of Austria is said to be favorable to the
scheme. In the meanwhile the Italians seem ripe
for revolt. The King of Naples, anticipating the
soming storm is withdrawing his capital from the
-Neapolitan and inreatjng it in the Dutch and Ame
riCan funds.
In Spain the feeling appears to prevail generally
that another revolution is at hand; and unless the
Cortes displays sagacity and consistency in its
measures, it promises % be of the most trying
and fearful through which that unhappy country
has as yet passed. Which ever way we turn our
glance the same elements of uncertainty, distrust
and foreboding present themselves The mess in
che political cauldron seems everywhere to be rapid
ly attaining its highest poat of ebullition.
II is impossible that, in the presence Of such
gloomy prospects. and the heavy drain of specie
which is now pressing upon them, the English and
French funds should exhibit any degree of buoyan-
ey Consols ore now down to syl, and the rate of
interest "a loans has been raised from to 50 per
cent
Lieutenant General Simpson has been made
General (" Tor distinguished services in the field; !"
but the title is only cover for his disgrace, his re-
call having been determined upon. In order to mark
more strongly the sense which the government en-
terrain of his shameful Incidence and incapacity
Lords Camhermere, Stafford and Hardinge, have
been made Field Marshals. Had Simpson displayed
little of the energy and scientific intelligence of
his French associate he would undoubtedly have
been included in these latter appointments.
The Paris correspondence OF the London Times
contains curious statement, 70 the effect that the
flibusters Of the United States have been forward
ing money 20 the Carists Of Catalonia to assist them
in their insurrectonafy movements. The object of
this proceeding is said 10 be facilitate with the
Comte dc Montemolin, when he becomes kingD
negotiations for the transfer of Cuba this country
This will be news for the Cuban Junta, and WILL no
doubt furnish theme Cor another three column
manifesto.
The Atlantic's news had the effect to check sales
OF cotton yesterday, while prices were unsettled
and the transactions unimportant. The market for
-four was easier FOR common grades, while other de-
gcriptions were unchanged. The demand was toler-
ably active, the principal transactions having been
confined 10 Western and State brands The current
prices here are above the Liverpool quotations, al.
lowing for freight. insurance, &c. or at all events
would, on shipments leave slim chance for profits.
Wheat was heavy, and sales could only be made by
some concession in prices. Corn also closed dull,
without material change in prices. Pork steady
at 500, with small lot at s23 25 for new mess.
There was more doing in sugar, without change in
prices. About 500 | 500 hhds. of Cuba museova-
do were sold, and 500 boxes, chiefly FOR refining.
Coffee was quiet, in view Of the public sale TO come
on Freghts were stiff, though engagements were
light.
The steamship cahawba arrived yesterday with
dates from Havana to the 18th inst We have no
news of importance.
The Half Shell City and County Convention met
last night and nominated full county and city
ticket, taken wholly from the hard and soft city
tickets. The proceedings were stormy The
" straight out" wings met at Constitution Hall to
receive the nominations for their State Convention
that meets in this city the 23d instant The Soft
Shell General Committee met at Tammany Hail.
and passed resolution requesting the State Central
COMMITTEE to meet to consider on the propriety
OF retiring such of their ticket not nominated
pyNthe liquor dealers and half shells.
Inc Republican Committees also were in session
ia JOINT convention The report Of the Nominating
committee created great excitement. Mr.. Flagg
Tor Comptroller was strongly objected to- and final.
ly, when the committees were brought to vote on
the approval of all the names presented except Mr..
Flaggs, movement towards a secession ON Tho
part Of the friends OF the adoption of the whic
city ard county tickets made which resultedin
of disturbance, and final adjournment
TO this evening, without having effected anything.
A rauor II iu circulation to the effect that exec. |