The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-08

The News.
BY the arrival of the Canadian steamship North
America at Quebec, have four days later ntelii-
gence from Europe It's details are not Of much in
terest. A despatch from Berlin dated the 18th ut,
states that on the previous Friday the King ratified
the treaty of peace. The Turkish ratification left
Constantinople the l4th Russia and France
were taking active steps TO reduce their war estab
hshments, and in the Baltic and White seas the
former had given orders for the Lighthouses to he
hit and the buoys 70 be laid down along the coasts
A grand review of the British fleet was to take
place at spithead on the 2Sd ult the day
The steamer sailed. The London Times de-
votes leader to the glorifcation OF this event.
From the Crimea there were letters to the sth of
April. Preparations continued to be actively made
for the re.embarkation of the English and French
troops grand review of the latter had taken
place in the presence of Marshal Pelssier, General
Codrngton, General De la Mormora, and General
Luders, accompanied by great number OF Russian
officers. The armistice had been established in
Asia. The instruction against the Porte had
ceased to inspire any alarm the insurgents were
being swept off by thousands by the cholera The
English Ministry had sustained defeat in the House
Of Lords en- the Church bill-a matter of but little
importance, adverse vote in that House is not
booked upon as at all involving the safety Of the ad
ministration. Cotton had generally advanced one
eighth Of penny the rates received by the
Persia, with an active market A further decline
qualities of -four is reported and the preva-
lent seasonable weather throughout the country
likely operate further to depress prices. Consols
are quoted at 90 a 935
The annual business meeting of the American
Tract Society, which was held yesterday morning
In the Brick Church, perhaps the most exciting,
as will be seen from our report, ever held by that
association. 1t appears that some statements were
made by certain papers to the effect that an at
tempt would he tried secretly to abolitionize the
society, and to accomplish this it was intended to
have the old officers and Executive Committee re-
moved. Insinuations had also been thrown out as
to the in which the affairs of the society had
been conducted by the Executive Committee. To
show how unfounded these charges were, commit
tee of fifteen was appointed to investigate its con-
aition. II was the question of the appointment o.
this committee that caused the excitement and at
times the msetifg agitated and confused as
strong political gathering.
The Garrisonian aboitionists met at the City AS
sembly rooms yesterday, and talked about eleven
hours. The time was chiefly occupied in pitching
into Senators Seward, Hale, Wilson and Chase. The
Garrisonans indignant at the idea Of the polii
cal niger worshippers stealing their thunder.
Nothing of practical importance was done in
Congress yesterday. In the Senate Mr.. Bayard
concluded his speech on the best means OF promoting
the efficiency of the Navy. The House spent the
day in discussing the question of appointing third
joint committee to confer as to the Senates amend
ments to the deficiency appropriation BILL The
amendments of 81 500 900 for the army and 100000
rlyoa Tho nt
issue. No action was taken on the subject.
The New Jersey Know Nothing State Council
met at Bordeusown, yesterday. Upon the question
of ratifying the Philadelphia nominations much acri-
monious feeling was displayed. It was stated that
Mr.. Fimore's nomination was unfairly obtained,
and the statement was sufficiently confirmed to in
duce the Council to lay the whole subject on the
table until Mr.. Fillmore shows his hand with refe
renee to his Amercanism.
A public meeting was held in Washington city
last Saturday evening TO aid the suffering inhabi-
tants of the Cape de Verde islands. Committees
were appointed to receive contributions, and Mitch
ell H. Miller, Esq., was selected to act as treasurer
In the Board of Councilmen last evening vote
was passed increasing the salary of the Mayor from
81 900 to So 900 year. the Comptroller from So 900
to IS 600; the Street Commissioner from ~ 500 TO
81 500 to $500. The subject was brought up by
report of tine Committee on Salaries and Offices in
favor Of the increase of the salaries of the Street
Commissioner ard the Deputy Street Commissioner.
The subject drew out long and animated dis
cussion.
The directors OF the Pacific Mail Steamship Com
pany yesterday declared dividend Of ten per cent
payable on and sfter the 18th inst
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday
The report of their proceedings, given elsewhere,
will be found interesting. Some extraordinary
transactions took place at Castle Garden during the
day, and there seems 20 be probability of quar-
rel between acting Mayor Barker and the Commits
soners During this year, up to the 7th inst, I'll
739 emgrants have landed ct this port, against 80
GIG up to corresponding period last year. These
emigrants have brought SIS q in money, ave-
raging $50 CT per head.
We have received files from Bermuda to the I'D
nit. The colonial parliament was to meet on the
18th Of May The British ship Boscawen, Captain
Granville, bearing the flag Of Rear Admiral Fan
shave arrived on the 10th alt. from Havana. The
health OF the crew was excellent. The crew OF the
British ship Argus had been reported healthy, and
freed from quarantine. The Argus was to leave for |