The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-22

she brings 10 of varied and Interesting character.
The reconstruction Of the English Maisry, With
Lord PslnerstoA as its chief, had given general
satisfaction both in England and France. IL WIS
hoped that that ncbIeman's accession to power
would have sn important infusnco On the peace
conferences st Vienna. From q note addressed by
n. Drouyn de L'Huys, the French Minister Of
Foreign AGairs, to Baron Manteutsl, it would seem
mat the allies are determined to leave Prussia no
option bat either to accept the conditions of the
treaty Of the 2dDecembsr, or to exclude her from
al share In the Vienns conferences. The general
opinion Ii that Ehe will side at once with Russia.
Holland is said TO have formally joined tho alliance,
and Spain and Portugal are expected to follow In
her wake. From some opinions Of Lord Palmer
ston's, quoted in letter Of one Of our correspon
dents, is appears that the new English Premier en-
testains conviction that Europe is noH entering
upon Q great general wer.
From the CEimea there is nothing of decisive
character. No period had as yet been fixed for tue
assault on Sebsstopol bat despatch received from
Gen. Canrobsrt describes the French troops being
exceedingly impatient for 1t. The ~Zouaves, never
theless, had mntinied, and demanded retreat from
the Crimea. Il was said that the Russians medi
tased general attack upon the sllies thu 10th,
and the presence Of the Grand Dukes Michael aud
Nicholas gave some consistency to the rumor.
From Spain there is but little news Mr.. Soale
had demanded his passports, but had been attacked
with illness, and was too much indisposed TO quit
Madrid. 1t was reported In that city taat the
Spanish Ambassador AZ Washington had written
home to say that the American Cabinet had no hss-
the designs against Spain.
Tee Pope is exceedingly angry with the Sird-
man government for It's monsstic conisc atoas eni
win probably give effect TO his wlath by excomau
nicatiBg the King.
Before the Bal,ic's news arrived, abous 500 bales
Of cotton were sod at full pricas. After IL came to
hand sales TRANSFERRED and the market was unset
tied though the confidence OF holders did not APPEAR
70 be the lesst impaired byit. Tue market for coffee
was active and closed at an advance Of FROM &c. to
Il. ger ID. A very large business was done in su
SArs, and the unusual amount Of sales would seem
70 indicate some speculative movement gro wing ca.
Of . reported short crop in Louisiana, with an
ticipased disturbance 70 trade in Cuba, from
political causes. The sales embraced fully $500
hhds included in which were 3 900 hubs. New Or
leans and 500 do. Cuba Of full prices. Molases
was also active, with sales Of 5000 bbls. New Or
leans Mt 23,. &c. Provisions were active. The
sales Of pork, Of ell kinds, reached about 600 bbls
chiefly old and new mess with prime Western mess
The cbiet par. Of the latter TO aTrive-al az flu
prices. After the news talloI WAS held at higher
rates. In -four there was good business done be.
lore the news, ut full prizes, but subsequently no
sales Of moment tranapited. Wheat was quiet. Corn
was at unchanged prices, with limited sa.es.
Northern rye sold a. 81 80.
The New York Senate yesterday was engaged n
discussing Q resolution urging the Canal Com nit
lee 10 make inquiry in reference to the ex.
sesaive expenditures in the improvements Of the
fret section of tue Erie Canal. The com
mities was directed TO report as soon az prac
ticable. The Assembly resolution proposing an
adjournment In order 10 accept the invitation Of
The Ten Governors, was amended 80 as to take a
recess from the 17h 10 the 22d March. There is no
doubt but the Assembly will agree 20 the alteration.
Tnus four days of the session are 10 ba de-
voted TO q jollfcation, while at the sans time
the necessity of an extra session is urged
as imperative. In the Assembly the prohibito'
~ Bquor bill was taken mp. It's opponents
fought bravely bu: vainly. Trey were promptly
voted down on every move, and faally the bill
passed by vote OF 80 yeas to A nays. There
were but four members absent. Trenty demo.
crats and fourteen wings voted against the bill;
only nine democrats vo.ed for It, The Is. of Nay
IL the day designated for this act to go into effect
Il Is Just possible that tho Senate, when the subject
comes before them, may extend the tins for lew
months. Nothing further can be looked for. Mr.
Blatchford made report in favor Of prob biting
bonds and mortgages rs n banking blis. There
are twentysx million dollars worth Of securities in
ahe Banking Department, one half of which are
binds and mortgages. Tnere ID little doub. but
the report viii be accepted, and the bill carrying
IN 10 dat iOra fad nj a lay A
bill was reported to reduce the par value OF Harlem
Railroad stock from fy 10 Thirty dollars per ,re
TO 60 into effect whenever the stockholders OF the
Company a.qLissce in the reduction.
A prohibitory liquor law was passed in tie Della
ware House Of Delegates yesterday by voc Of
eleven to ter.
It Ia rumored in Albany tha. sa extra session Of
The Legislature will be called after the taking Of tn,
State census, 70 divide the Sscate dstic.s. II tho
yunor IL well founded it will be the pa,pose OF
20 arranging the districts ~ to keep the Senate, il
possible, ont OF the power OF tae Know Nothings
We have in type humber Of iu.er5siiog reports
OF meetings In this city whica tho press Of imoor
liant news from Euro2e has excluded from to-dsy's
paper. The Board OF C1uncilneu met las. evening
whom q report OF the Finance Committee wa, =.
csived, approp atDs eleven thousand d,ll,rs to he
relief Of the poor. I, was taken up in Committee
Of The Whole, bnt finally pas'ed over for the night
The report Of the Law Committee, submit ing the
draft Of an act with amendments to the city caar.
ter, was presented, and made the special orate FOR
Friday night The Comptroller's annual report vas
all recsved. The Board Of Education held meeting
las: evening. Number q applications for fandsfor
school purposes, and several reports relative to
alterations ard repairs Of school houses, we're re-
oeived and referred. Special visiters OF evening
schools in nine different wards were sPpeintedby
tho PresideLt. Geo. p. Neson was ncmips.ed Cons.
missioner Ter the NTH yard in place Of Jsmei w.
Brusb, resigned. meeting Of toe representatives.
OF the Fire Department was held last evening" The
proposed Jaw for the better regulation Of The de.