The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-06-07
FURTHER BY THE NIAGARA.

FURTHER Is THE NIAGARA.
HALIFAX, June 6.-The Niagara brings 100 pas
sengers for Boston.
The steamship North Star. arrived at Cowes on
the 23d ultimo.
The Cunard steamship Persia, from New York,
at noon on the 14th ultimo arrived at Liverpool
bar at midnight Of Friday, the 23rd but did not go
up the river until half past four on Saturday
morning. The passage to the bar was made in
nine days and seven hours.
The Ericsson from New York, on the 10th, had
not been telegraphed at Liverpool, when the lila
CARA sailed
The steamship Washington. sailed from South.
ampton for New York, on the 21st ultimo.
But little news of importance had transpired af-
ter the departure of the Washington and Indian.
Great Britain.
The Bank of England, on the ed reduced the
rate of discount for bills of more than sixty days
from seven to six per cent, short bills remaining
at six per cent.
An interesting debate in the House of Lords
had taken place on maritime law.
Lord Colchester moved that Parliament disap-
proves of the conduct of the Plenpotentaries
of the Congress held at Paris, for having aban.
doned without the knowledge or sanction of Par.
lament the principle inherent in all belligerent
powers. of capturing enemies goods on board
neutral ships.
Lord Clarendon made an able speech in reply
having reference chiefly to the position of the
| United States. He quoted Mr.. Marcys letter on
the subject, calling it moderate and dgnifed. He
| defended the course of the British plenipoten-
tiaries in giving up principle which it was i'm
| possible to maintain
Lord Derby, in strong speech, denounced the
abandonment of this ancient privilege, as not only
humiliating and derogatory, but dangerous to the
interests of England. 1t was favorable to France
who proposed it. and fatal to Great Britain that
assented to it. After further debate, the motion
| was lost, majority of 81 being againstit.
Lord John Russell gave notice that on Monday
| he should ask Lord Palmerston question with q
of vyhpthar w be int tim
of the government to interfere in the war between
| Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
The Danish sound dues is still un settled be-
tween Great Britain and Denmark The Ga
zette contains Board of Trade notice, stating
that the Danish Consuls in Russian ports have
been instructed to afford the necessary CONNER
cial facilities British subjects until British con
suls can be sent to Russia; also announcing that
Carthagena will be deemed free port from the
first of September next.
The British Press, especially the Times, contn-
| ues to keep alive the excitement on the Italian
question.
Lord Lynhurst has withdrawn his motion in the
House of Lords lest it might prejudice negotiations
pending in Italian courts.
The London Times thinks the affairs of Central
America, will compel combination of Great Bri.
tain and the United States, for their adjustment
1t also says that Mr.. Buchanans statement, that
| there is nothing to arbitrate, is untenable; and
suggests the Emperor of Russia as arbitrator for
the United States
The trial of Palmer for poisoning his sporting
friend, Cook, continues. The defence is closed
The case turns mainly on the medical testimony
whether or not the symptoms of death accord with
the symptoms OF poison by strychnine The most
eminent ply sicians of Great Britain have given
evidence which seems equally balanced for and
against the prisoner. The case excites extraor
binary interest The testimony is valuable as
making public that vegetable poisons are readily
detected long after death.
France.
Minister from Austria. No resident Minister has
vet been appointed from Prussia, Count Orloff at
present performing the duties
The princes Macmillan of Austria, and Oscar
of Sweden, have attended review and the balls
given in their honor by the Emperor.
The baptism of the Prince Imperial will take
place about the middle of June. The Legislative
session will be extended to witness the event
M. Theirs, historian Of the Mormon conquest, died
at Paris on the ed ult.
spain.
The democrats had brought forward a vote of
ccnsure on the government, respecting the recent
troubles at Valencia, but it was negatived by
large vote.
A postal convention had been signed between
Prussia and the United States
Herr Won Roschon had been sentenced to five
years imprisonment in the fortress for his recent
fatal duel with the minister of Police.
Denmark.
The protocol of the Danish proposition, to which
Russia Sweden and the Duchy of Oldenburg have
given their adhesion is published. bearing date
Copenhagen, May 9th. 1t is alengthy document, It's
substance being that Denmark will renounce the
Sound and Belt Dues for thirty i've millions rix
dollars All maritime powers must give assent,
and Denmark is to reserve the right to treat sepa
rately with the Powers not Represented IN tue pre-
sent nego tiations. The compensation named covers
dues both on shipping and cargo: Denmark de-
mands security for the money, ana apportions the
same AZ follows, In round numbers:
herself to p.y Sns An'sa. ss
rinm so8 oOo Spain 600; France $50 COO Great
p;tsin no 600 600; Norway 667 0o0 Odenburg Is Qoo
Netherlands 500 600; Prussia 5of 900; Russia 975o
ooo sweden Iod.i dss ~ pas a
balance of S,Sco, ooo Tx aoiais eue " Ao"e1s no'
Eurther as there exists present difference be-
,xveeu Great Britain aud Denmark that may de-
NV a settlement Russia agrees to keep open her
o,fer ON condition that the other Powers do the
.rhe document is signed by Bluhme Tengo
Dor ski and Lagerheim-
Russia.
Navigation was opened to st. Petersburg Nav
18th. Commercial adyices do not yet describe any
material variation in the course Of trade. The
rate of exchange at st Petersburg was steady
The prohibition of exports Of gold continued, but
was expected soon TO be removed
The Empress dowager OF Russia has arrived on
. visit to her brother, the King of Prussia. The
Gar has gone 20 Warsaw. The first Enelish
steamer bound to Cronstadt called the Tyne, has
been lost, with her cargo, OF the Island OF OselI
in the Gulf OF Finland
tfH The East.
The evasnation Of the Crimea by the French,
proceeds rapidly.
Letters to May 10Th, state that the Russians had
hanged several Tutars for assisting the Allies