The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-04-07
New York, Saturday, April q, 1855.
The News.

The News.
The steamship Baltic arrived from Liverpool yester
day. The most interesting feature in the news has
seiesence to the Cuban question. 1t turns out that
tbe alleged declaration Of the Spanish government
of its intention to abolish slavery in Cuba was
either mistake on the part of the translator con-
necied with the 4gence Havas. which tommunica-
ted It 70 the Paris journals, or hoax. We publish
elsewhere despatch from Senior Lrzurisga, the
Spansh Minister OF Foreign Affairs, to Gersrl
Copcba, as also the correct text Of the speech Of
The former in reply 70 the question put TO him in
the Cortes by General Serrano, from both of which
u will be seen that, 50 tar from the idea OF such
me ssue being entertained by the government, 1t is
their firm determination 10 defend TO the last this
institution, having profound conviction thai
slavery Is an Indispensable necessity and
condition OF the maintenance OF territorial
property in the Island Of Caba. Sear Id
zuriags says further IN his spesch. that the eman
cipakion Of the blacks would lead to the complete
determination Of the white 10 the island, and
would consequently sever all ties between it snd
the mother country. He adds that the government
have all the material and moral force necessary 10
pSeeerve the connection.
TIE attention Of all Europe was fixed on the
Vienna conferences, although bat little expectation
seemed to be entertsiDed that they wonld lead TO
any satisfactory result. The first OF the four points
had been adopted by the Congress. IL places the
Dsnubian Princ ipaities under the protectOrate Of
the Five Powers, including Prussia, which never
thelefs takes no part in the conferences. is ex-
pected that the third point viii be the Stumbling
block. It sdpulaes for the reduction OF the Russian
navy and consequently OF Russian supremacy in the
Beck Sea.
No one believes that such . condition viii be
agreed to in presence Of the advantages already
gained by Russia in the contest, and in view OF the
positive declarations attributed to the new Gear
since his accession. In his address to the diplo-
matte corps, which we publish in another column
his language is sufi ,ienty emphatic; aud in the ex.
tract from bis speech TO q deputation OF the Russian
nobility, given in the st. Petersburg correspondence
Of the London Times, are left no room for doubt
az 70 his ipte ntions. In the later Alexander is
represented to have used these words:-"l solemn
declare that will not give up single inch OF Rus
s,sn terri tory to our enemies. l shall take go2d
care to prevent them penetrating farther on the
soil Of our coustry; and nsver, never-my nay
right hand wither tirst--wil sfx my sgn iture to
. treaty which shall bring the slightest dshonor on
Tie national name" Significant words these.
We have sdvices from BalakIavs to the 18th, mp to
which time nothing Of decisive character had oc-
CURED, although continued skiymiahing was going
Oh. According TO Lord Raglans own official admis
sions, sensstopol ia stronger than ever. The Rus
mans, with the pluck that has characterized then
since the beginning Of the siege, are actually carry
ing ont works from tie town, and advancing their
fcTtifcstoDs upon the besiegera!
In France, Louis Nspoleon's visit to the Crimea
ia st sDoken Of as probable although the period OF
his departure according tothe Paris wsgs had been
ndiciously postponed from Fools Day to ths 9th of
April. Reinforce nsnts were continually being sent
70 the Crimea, and it was regarded rs signifi;ans
Mat st another review Of the Imperial Gusrd, the
Emperor, in addressing the troops, uusheathed his
sword TO give greater effec. to ns words Emile de
G,rsidin had published political pam ,hlet entitled
" La Paix,m which was supposed to be intended %
sort OF counterpoise to Prince Napolsons bro
eAuJe.
The Roebuck committee was still pursuing ia
INV estigk,ions in England. The evidence taken
kefofe it reflects undeniable disgrace on the admin
gtrssive capacities Of the English srstocracy. The
Baltic squadron was preparing to leave spitnead
the Great Bet being how reported open.
The Baltic was telegraphed in the offng early
yesterday forenoon, which prevented sales OF COT
ton until her transpired in the city, about one
O'Clock P. IL. Subsequent to its receipt about 900
bales OF cotton were solj, ut advance OF DC. &C.
per ID. As breadstufs aud provisions are locally
regulated in prices by supply and demand, the
news had no effect upon them. Flour was quite
firm, and rather better for common and medium
grades. Southern white wheat sold AZ 81 80. Ia.
dian corn closed at 81 o. o 81 05, the latter
figure fer prime yellow. Pork continued a. SIS 80,
and sl7 so for old and new mess, while new prime
advanced 10 $l4 62k, and was afterwards held at
sl4 70. Whiskey advanced 70 SO cents per gallon,
potRithatard ding the enactment OF the tenn 2erance
kw.
In the Board OF Councilmen last evening q reso-
iusion requiring the insertion In all leases 80.
hereafter to be made, a clause prohibiting the sale
Of liquor or the premises, vas presented and re
tered 70 the Committee Of the Whole. No other
business Of any specal Importance wss tran sacsed
Yesterday Justice Connolly, before whom the
csae Of William Pest sicker, late receiving teller
Of the Market Bs1k, charged With embezzing about
32s 600 Of the funds Of that institution has been
Investigated, delivered his decision. The msg..-
frAtt after reviewing the esti mony, has decided TO
hold the accused for trial on the charge made
against hin by tne officers OF The Market Bank.
We stated yesterday that peaoe had been restor
ed in Cincinnati, but our dispatches received last
night announce renewal OF The difficulties. A
band Of armed men attacked q German public
house yesterday, and in The melee ore man wss stso
t,d and several others badly beaten. The Germans
we're well armed snd IN one section Of the town
lad posted sentiasIs, who you'd NOT permit Ameri.
cars TO pass through the streets. The authorities
are severely censugsd for their supineDess. Through
sut tie wbOs disturbance 10 arrests ssd been msde
I'D ytstersty, when Eve Cs he rossrs wee cap.
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