The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-04
The News.

The News.
The steamship Pacific, which left Liverpool on
the 23d ult for this port, is now fully due. She
brings four days later European news. The new
steamship Persia left Liverpool for New York the
18th ut. She is. therefore, now in her ninth day
out; and II she verifes the sanguine expectations
which those interested in her have formed, she will
reach her destination by sunset to-day.
The mails of the Arabia arrived in this city from
Boston about five o'clock yesterday morning, ena-
bling rs to publish to-day our correspondence from
London, Paris, Madrid and Rome, and very copious
extracts from our European files, relative to the
great excitement, political and financial which pre-
vailed in the English and French capitals on the first
publication Of the report that Russia had uucon-
ditionalH accepted the peace propositions Of the
allied Powers, made through Count Esterhazy, the
Austrian Envoy. In Russia, as well as in France
and England, the military and naval preparations
for the next campaign were going on with undated
vigor. General Luders had been appointed to the
command of the Russian troops in the Crimea, in
place Of Prince Gortschakof He is accounted the
most accomplished General in the Russian service.
A treaty has been concluded between the Emperor
Of Jaran and Great Britain. We give the document
elsewhere, that our readers may have an opportu-
nifty of comparing it with the negotiated by the
agents Of our government.
The news from India received by the Arabia is
very important. Not only had the Persians taken
Herat but their troops had fully occupied the city,
and it was apprehended that they would soon ad-
vance hey ond its walls. The entire family of va
MahOmed had been put to death by the Persians,
with the exception of the Queen mother. Dost
Mahomed was in great alarm for his safety. He
contemplated military reunion with the chiefs of
Candahar. Affairs in the East are rapidly assuming
an ominous aspect.
We have later news from the Bahamas Salt
raking had commenced at Crooked Island, with
every prospect Of an abundant harvest. At Nassau
the weather was very fine. One Daphne Nelly had
been sentenced to be hanged for the murder OF Ada
Roxborongh.
From Hayti we have additional particulars con-
corning the defeat of sououque by the Dominicans
The latter we're armed with Mimic rifles, which &C
counts for the great slaughter among the Haytiens
Soulouque had turned up, and was concentrating his
forces for another expedition. The Dominicans,
however, were fully prepared to repel their enemy.
AL the ports were under strict blockade,
We have an additional scrap Of news from Mexico,
respecting the revolt of Haro Tamirez. He had
besieged Pueba for three days, but without any
decisive result. Active preparations were making
at the capital for its defence.
Notice has been given in the Assembly Of bill
providing for convention of citizens to revise
city charter. It proposes that the electors choose,
on the FIRST Tuesday in June next, two delegates
from each ward, who will meet on the first Monday
in September following and proceed to the revisal
and amendment of the city charter We give
synopsis Of the bill elsewhere. The scheme certainly
merits attentive consideration.
Our accounts from Kansas are Of deplorable
character, If the statements we publish to-day are
faithful. Collisions attended with bloodshed have
recently occurred; all parties were arming, and
sanguinary intestine war seems indeed to be i'm
minent. discussion upon Kansas affairs will pro-
baby commence in the House Of Representatives
to-day when the Territorial delegate is called up to
he qualified. Gen. Whitfield and Gov. Reeder will
each present their claims. Both will be heard.
Reeder's counterblast to the Presidents Kansas
message will be the event Of the debate. fierce
struggle between the sectional black republicans,
flushed with victory, on the one hand, and the di-
vided nationals of all parties on the other, will nevi-
tably ensue. There will be stirring times in Con-
gress during the present week
We give elsewhere full report of the third days
proceedings Of the Southern and Southwestern Con-
sentioD, row in session at Richmond, Va. The es
adjustment of line OF steamships between Norfolk,
or come other eligible Southern port and Liverpool,
was the subject under discussion 1t Is proposed 10
induce the representatives In Congress from the
South not to vote appropriations in aid Of steamship
lines at the North unless similar aid is extended to
similar enterprises at the Sonth, whenever they
shall be so far completed as TO render such aid dcsir
able and necessary. The proposition, however, met
with considerable opposition. Owing to the diff
entity of travelling at this season Of the year, and
other causes the attendance Of delegates at the
yention is not so numerous as was anticipated.
The Jury in the case Of Coburn and Dalton. tried
in Boston last week on the charge Of killing young
Sumner, returned verdict Of guilty Of assault and
battery.
The value of foreign goods imported at the port Of
Boston during the week ending lst inst. amounted
to 1857 ,953.
On Saturday the market for cotton continued firm,
at the advance previously noticed, consequent on
the receipt Of the Arabias news. The sales en-
braoed about $500 q 5000 bales, part Of which
was in trsnsitu. Flour continued dull, but
without further decline in prices, and at the
close receivers were less willing TO meet sellers at
The reduction. Wheat was inactive, and the market
was from &c. &c. per busheI lower. The only sale
of moment reported was Canadian White, at 81 o6.
Indian corn was &c. a &c. per bushcl lower, with
limited transactions Bye was scarce; sold at 81 30
y 81 Pork sold 70 far extent, at SIG l25 SIG IS
for mess, and $l4l2 s14 % for prime. Sugars were
firm, with limited sales. 1Isere was more doing In
coffee without change in prices which were steady.
Freight engagements were light, as shippers
we're waiting the receipt Of the Ara bias letters
Rates, however, were without change Of iNopeut in
-nta!icrs.