The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-12-18
Hgv Noys, Thursday, November ~, 1856.
Ehc News.

been insurreetionary outbreak in the province OF
Palermo on the I'D ult- Troops had been sent
against the insurgents, but the result had not trans
pred. The difficulty between Prussia and Swift r.
hand appears to be widening. Prussia, on one side,
has suspended communication with the Swiss
government, and the Federal Council, on
ME other have rejected the suggestion OF Napoleon
Cor the release o. the Neufchatel prisoners. There Is
nothing Of i'm poraDce from Spain or France. II is,
Asweyer predicted that before six months are over
Spain will be the scene OF bloody revolution.
There were reports that the parties TO the Paris Con-
Serence would re-assemble at an early day. Finan-
sial affairs were rather dull. Conso.s are quoted at
81 g4i. c ton continued steady, aud breadstufs
had undergone no material change. The steamer
America is now fully due at Halifax with al sices to
che 9th instant.
pr lminary meeting was held last evening TO
concert measures for sending relief to Gen. Walker.
From our report OF the proceedings It viii De seen
Mat it il proposed 70 hold mass meeting OF the
kiends OF wslker and American progress at the
Broadway Tabernacle, ON Saturday evening next
Apropos: We perceive By our teegraDtic dispatches
that Col. Titus, of Kansas, with one hundred men,
bound for Nicaragua, arrived az ST. Louis yesterday.
The proceedings in Congress yesterday were IN
important The Senate passed the bill relating to
The creditors Of Texas, and adopted a resolution
directing inquiry as to the practisabiIty OF mos
erecsually securing life and property from nre on
board steam vessels Notice was given OF a bull
providing for the establishment OF navy yard at
Eexport, r. l. Mr.. Weller stated that he sasuld
call up the Pacific Railroad bill after the holidays.
The treaty between Great Britain and the United
States, rslative to Central America, was oomuni-
Gated by the President for the information OF mem.
hers only. In the House the squoohling among
The politicians upon the Presidents message
Vas continued. Mr.. Walker, Of Alabama, strongly
aDimad diverted upon the course Of the government
towards Gen. Walker, whom he eulosized IN the
highest terms.
Our correspondent st Washington states tia. a
memorial from xr Collins will be presented to Con
gress today 10 terminate the contract for carrying
she mail il his steamers and also asking Congress
70 purchase the ships il Is pos ibe, az the rate
Of comuensation proposed, 20 continue the line.
Amozg the appointments confirmed by t5e Sc
nate yesterday were those Of James o. Harrison and
Vim. Spencer, respectively as Chief Justice and
Marshal of Kansas, in place ofLecompte and Done!-
son.
The testimony given on the trial OF Harrington,
charged with forgery report Of which We give
elsswhere- presents some extraordinary revelations
respecting the manner % conducting financial
SEPARATIONS in this city. Yesterday Mr.. Harbeck,
the complainant, his bookkeeper, end M. Barry,
Sro,heT-in-law Of the accused, were examined. The
court room was crordea with spectators.
Our co,respondence from Havana, dated l0sh in
slant, states that many contradictory reports pre-
vailed win respect ~ General Concha's resignation
or removal from office. some asserted that bis snc'
eesscr wozld soon arrive, others sad th,t ne would
renair in power for pears. Commander Pasisy,
R.N. carryib ont the WIDE wake policy o. British
naval oaiCers. landed on The 9Th instant, read me
HERALD and Immediately reoiped hrs vessel Toe
ooohe trade contracts were being duly faiRlled.
Miss Jaro O'Couor, Of Sev lork. had dieJ in
Havana. Toe steward OF the brig George d.
Smouse from Mobile had been lost overheard, in
very ny s,elioGs manner.
Onr correspondent az a. Thomas, writing under
date 81 The I'd ms, reports the arrival al that
Island, Of Dr. K4rs the Arctic voyagcr, route Tor
Havana The Doctor was Ia very inarm heath, and
procceda to Cuoa in hopes Of obtaining relief
The Commissioners or Emigration met yesterday.
A communication was received from the resident
physiclsn of Wards island, setting forth the fact
mat 4 reduction OF - per cent tho bills for nell
tines and ~ gcr ocut on the bits for liquors lad
been tsecteS during tie past year compared with
former years ano be had no d0aG bot SIMILAR 70
sults we're ottzAnsd al tho departments under the
new organization. This u al enormous reduction,
and IL becomes a qucsf ion what became % al the
medicine and liquor under the old rtgine. Tue
Doctor admits that there hes been decrease Ia the
numbers on we-ds Island, but naiycly adds that
there has been , corresponding decrease Ia narass
ane ordrr,los." A bin fruIa tho Ten Governors tor
the cars II omgrsnt pauDeTs and iunadcs, excitel
Abe irc ~ tie Coulmisi lnofs. The emigration for
the prcscat year has bssn ll0OS4-an increase Of
lo25i 0gcr last yelr.
Our readers are referred n communication IN
another comm, IN which Mr.. Henry Wells, late
President Of the New Granada steam Navigation
Company Il faly exonorsto1 from all participation
IN certain transactions ate ting parties connected
with that company that are undergoing examina-
tion before the police authorities.
In our maritime column we publish a narrative Of
ere wreck Of the bark Hewellyn, on the % Of DC.
sober, while on voyage from this port for the River
Plate II ID written by Mr.. Dam, the chief officer
ss the vessel, Who, together with his shipmates,
were rescued from grvat peril by the Brazilian brig
Henrique and carried to Rio Janeiro. Doubtless tie
state Department will make due acknowledgment
az the generous conduct q the commander Of the
Brazilian vessel
The favorable weathc- and fair supply Of stock
caused an active demand for beef cattle yesterday.
Pr.ees ranged from 7o. - l0lc. PEI pound, aud IN
some instances lic we're obtained Tor extra quail.
~. cows aud calves wcro in brisk demand a. be..
De- rfi.ea than lest week, SO 81 being paid co.
good Ia'lea cow. There vas a good demand for
veal calves without change IN prices. Sheep and
Jamie vere iuii Il sale Mt 81 20 ~ each, accord
-, y, .,.ntu N,artv tbtstv thops,D1 heal Of
swine arrived "a lie city during the past week, and