The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-05
The News.

Neither OF the steamers due from Europe had
made their appearance up to the time paper was
put to press The weather at this port and at Hall
fax last night was fine and the sky clear. The de-
tention Of the steamers is undoubtedly attributable
10 the severe storms that have recently prevailed
The session Of the House of Representatives yes
terday produced no result as regards the Speaker
ship. A speech from Mr Boyce, of South Carolina,
IN which he expressed the opinion that the Union is
hurryiDg to disruption; couple OF novel PROPOSE
tons for overcoming the existing difficulty, which
we're promptly rejected and two additional ballot
ngs for Speaker, comprised the business transact
ed. The Senate was not in session.
The letter Of our Washington correspondent,
pubished elsewhere, contains several extraordinary
statements relative to Central American affairs, to
which the attention of readers is directed Col.
French is immensely popular at Washington, and
has received assurance Of support from members Of
Congress from all quarters OF the country.
In the New York Senate yesterday bill was
presented to amend the General Banking law as far
"a relates to bonds and mortgages a basis for
banking. 1t is the same as the bill introduced last
year providing for margin of twenty per cent on
mortgages deposited by banks. In the Assembly
seven additional votes for Speaker were taken,
without change in the result. Both branches ad-
journed over till Monday
The news from Mexico, published in another
column, does net give a very favorable view of the
prospects of Comonforts administration. His go
vernment is evidently only one Of transition, and
win probably soon give place to that Of Almonte.
Our aders viii find list of his new cabinet, with
sketch of the antecedents Of the men who compose
1t. Revolutionary movements had taken place in
several Of the departments, but they had been easily
quelled. Alvarez had left Mexico with his ragged
regiment Of Pintos very much to the relief Of the
inhabitants OF that city. Details given OF fiji
clustering expedition against MaZatlsn, under the
command Of person named Terman but the adj
venturers are reported have been routed without
boss by the Mexican troops and people. The leader
Of the expedition and the Of the two vessels
comprising it had been taken prisoners and sent to
San Bias for safe keeping.
We publish this morning synopsis Of the annual
report of the Postmaster General the report Of
The Secretary of the Interior also the report Of The
Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Tie first named
treats of pOstages and gives the days OF dpar
ture Of the mail steamers during the ensuing year;
the second furnishes years history Of the inter
nal concerns Of the country and the third is ex
position Of the present condition of the a5origines
against whom vigorous warts just nov being waged
by government.
The free State party of Kansas have nominated
Charles Robinson for Governor n Y. Roberts for
Lieut.. Governor, and NJ. NJ Delahay for Congress.
The election takes place the 18th inst. There is
a report from st. Louis to the eject thai a mob Of
Missourians had sacked the printing Office Of the
Territorial Reporter, administration paper.
Major Farnsworth, who is implicated in the alleged
Rhbuser movement, yesterday appeared before one
Of the Brooklyn Judges, and gave bonds to answer
the charge of assault upon Mr.. VIM. II. Allen.
Judge Wells, an antiquor law democrat, was
yesterday elected and inaugurated a. Governor Of
Maine. In his message TO the Legislature Judge
Wells recommends the licensing Of the sale u liquor,
in place of the odious prohibitory system.
The saes Of cotton yesterday embraced about
1900 bales, the market closing firm and il favor
OF the seller. Medum and common grades Of -four
were &c. per Dbl lower, with q far amount Of sales
for export. Wheat was steady, but inactive. A
cargo Of Virginia white sold at 81 Is; lot Of Mis-
souri, do, at az 30, and a small parcel of common
red Tennessee at 81 90. Com was in good demand
for export, at steady prices Mess pork sold at SIC
10 ST. Beef and lard were dbl. Sugars were
steady, with fair demand. among the sales were
$4,000 bags Manila, for refining, on private terms
Nolasses was firm, at ACC. fol- New Orleans new
and sale of 1875 hhds. new crop clayed Cuba, the
first Of the season. was made OF t2c. Freghts were
steady, with moderate engagements TO London
there was offering, and rates closed quite firm;
4s. cd. was demanded for -four, and I'D. for grain
To Havre rates were steady without change in
quotations