New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-06-13
NUMBER ! I. !. ! n y: ] 81
LAEER FROM sEuRoPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA AT HALF

LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA AT HALIFAX.
The X. NJ. steamship Niagara, Cant. Ryrie. from
Liverpool May 18th, arrived at Halifax 81, the 9TH
instant. She brought 1so passengers for Boston.
The steamship Ericsson, from New York % the |
10th u had not been telegraphed ii Liverpool when
the Niagara sailed 5
The steamship Washington sailed from soathamp-
ton for New York on the 21st nlt.
But little news Of importance had transpred after
the departure Of the Washington and Indian.
&a5= Great Britain.
The Bank of England, on the 22d, 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.
Aninterestng debate in the House Of Lords had
taken place on maritime law.
\ Lord Colchester moved that Parliament disap-
proves of the conduct Of the Penpotentares of the
Congress held at Paris, for having abandoned, with
principle inherent in all beigerent powers, Of cap
turing 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. Marcyis letter on
the subject, calling it moderate and dignifed. He
defended the course Of the British plenipotentiaries
in giving up principle which it was impossible to
maintain.
abandonment Of this ancient privilege as not only
humiating and as derogatory, but dangerous to the
interests Of England. It was favorable to France
who proposed it, and fatal to Great Britain that as
sented to it. After further debate the motion was
lost, majority of "a being against it.
Lord Russell gave notice, that Monday he should
ask Lord Palmerston question with view Of as
certaning whether 1t was the intention Of the Coy
and Nicaragua. The Danish Sound Dues are still IN
settled between Great Britain and Denmark. The
Gazette contains Board of Trade notice, stating
that the Danish Consuls in Russian ports have been
instructed to afford the necessary commercial facili-
ties to British subjects until British Consus can be
sent to Russia; also, announcing that Carthagena
will be deemed free port from the first of septe
ber neXt
The British press, especially the Times, continues
to keep alive the excitement the Italian question
Lord Lyndhurst has withdrawn his motion in the
House of Lords, lest might prejudice negotiations
| pending in Italian Courts.
| The London Times thinks the affairs Of Central
America will compel combination Of Great Britain
and the United States for their adjustment It also
says that Mr.. Buchanans statement that there il
nothing to arhitrate is untenable and suggests the
Emperor Of Russia as arbitrator for the United
States. tS
The trial of Palmer for poisoning his sporting
/ friend, Cook continues. The defence is closed Tn
case turns mainly on the medical testimony. Whethe
OF not the symptoms Of death accord with the symI
toms of poison by strychnine. The most eminen
4 physicians Of Great Britain have given sevidenc
which seems equally balanced for and against til
prisoner. The case excites extraordinary interes
The testimony is valuable, as making public that veg
table poisons are readily detected long after death.
France
Baron Hubner has presented his credentials 6
Minister from Austria. No resident Minister has "
been appointed from Russia-Count Orloff at preser
performing the duties. The Princes Maximilan
Austria and Oscar of Sweden have attended revie
and the balls given in their honor by the Empero
The baptism Of the Prince Imperial will take plac
about the middle of June; the Legislative sessio
will be extended to witness the event.
NJ. Thiers, historian of the Norman Conquest, die
at Paris on the 22d ult. .zr- 4I53.1a@El g
The Democrats had brought forward vote of Ger
sure on the Government respecting the recent trot
bes at Valencia, but it was negatiYed by large N:
jority.
A postal Convention has been signed between Pru
sa and the United States. Herr Won Roschon hi
been sentenced to five years Imprisonment in I'll
fortress, for his recent duel with the Minister of
lice. 5#
Denmark.
The protocol Of the Danish proposition, to viii
+ Russia, Sweden, and the Duchy Of Oldenburg ha
u given their adhesion, is published, bearing date
penhagen, May 9th. It is lengthy document,
substance being that Denmark will renounce Il
Sound and Belt Dues for thirtyfye millions rix Dc
+ lars. All maritime powers must give assent al
Denmark is to reserve the right to treat separate
with the Powers not represented in the present neg
tations. The compensation named covers dues bo
on shipping and cargo. Denmark demands secur
for the money, and apportions the same as follow
in round numbers ! Denmark herself to pr
1,250,0O0 rix dollars Great Britain, 100000
Austria, 10000; Belgium, 800, 900; Spain, 100000
, France, 1,250,000 Norway, 667,000; Oldenburg
2S,OO0 Netherlands, 1900 900; Prussia, $500, ,O0t
Russia, 9,75O000 Sweden, 500 ,000-totM 81 SOC
900 leaving balance of 100000 rix dollars, dl
by Powers not above named. Further, as there e.
sts at present difference between Denmark and Gree
Britain that may delay a settlement, Russia agrees
keep open her offer on condition of the other Power
doing the same. The document is signed by Buhul
: Tengoborski and Lagerheim. %
Russias
Navigation was opened at St. Peteysburgh, Ma
18th. Commercial advices, as yet, do not descrit
! any material variation in the course of trade I'll
rate of Exchange at st. Petersburgh was steady II
prohibition of exports of gold continued, but was
pected soon to be removed e44l@s
! The Empress Dowager Of Russia had arrived, on
l visit to her brother, the King of Persia. The Cz
! has gone to Warsaw. The first English steam
bound to Cronstadt, called the Tyne, has been los
with allher cargo, off the Island Of 0sell in the G1
: of Finland. ST.
u The East. g4I
!, The evacuation of the Crimea, by the French pl
u ceeds rapidly. Letters to May 10th state that t
Russians had hung several Tartars for assisting
- Allies Some had also been sent into exile and OF
4 ers condemned to work on the roads for life. T
q u scuryy had appeared in the English regiments.
~ ~ banquet had been given to Sir Colin Campbell Pea
Il has been proclaimed at Tfis.
= The capture Of the Circassan village of Sunec
and six thousand cattle, by the Russians is conirme
l. l. Letters from Corfu report the Ionian Islands qu
u u There is flourishing crop of olives, and curraI
= promise well.
IL Thirty-Fourth Congress--First Session.