The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-12
Lord falmerstoR Denies that he Promised Aid
to the Costa Bieanx
THE BAY ISLANDS QUESTION.
The spanhh-Amerleaa League Against th,
United States.
Buenavsntura ViVVs Revelations Continued
Ten Thousand English Troops about
to Sail for Canada.

Our European files brought BY the America contain
some interesting extracts of news, which publish to-
day, with the letters of correspondents In London
Madrid and Rome. grsphio description of the naval
review at Spithead ia given well report Of the pro-
oeediDgs in Parliament the Central American ques-
ton The statement Of Lord Palmerston, to the effect
that England not disposed afford military aid to
Costa Rca, Is curious, under the circumstances
The following American seamen were lest from the
bark Blake, Of Liverpool during the progress dread
'ul storm which overlook her 9th of March, and con-
tnued to 10th of Same month. Tho Blake, Captain
Edward Rudolf. sailed from Ship Island harbor Nissis-
sippi, with cargo of pitch pine deals bound Cork
on tho 9th of February, with fine fair wind and good
weather. The names Of the men lost Henry Ec-
oleston of New York; Joseph Thompson. of New York;
John Crimmons, Of New York; William Brown of New
York; and Charles Beck, of Baltimore
The London Times of oath Of April says:-Although It
is understood TO be the intention of government to
despatch regiments Of the line from the east to
Caasd the order Is said not to be compulsory indi
vdual regiments, but that bataons for such desina-
ton Ne to be composed Of volunteers from the whole
army. The aggregate strength Of the regiments 80
formed win be about 10 900 strong With regard to the
shipping of ammunitio from Woolwich for Canada the
authorities have decided that avery large guam
dy now stored in the Crinea will have to be removed,
tho most eKpedent plan will be to convey 1t themes by
means Of line Of battle ships intended to transport the
troops consequently, the Department at woolwich
arsenal has received orders to discontinue the preparing
and casing any powder and ammunition there for trans
sider having been reseinded.
The Journal de st. Pdersbry Of the 14th Of April con-
tains despatch from Gen. Luders, giving acsount Of
an interview with the commanders chef Of the allied
armies In the Crimea whom he Afterwards invited to
dinner The Russian general gave toast the healths
Of the Emperor Queen Victoria and King OF Sardinia
Marshal Peissier proposed the health Of the Emperor
Alexander, and In long speech expressed his vsaera
ton for his Majesty. and his synpAthies Tor the
Russian troops. great number of officers and soldiers
of the armies vieted the Russian camp. Cen. Luders
adds that the whole, great cordially prevailed ON
both sides.
The Independence Beige throws some doubts on the au-
hsntciy of the speech alleged to have been delivered at
Moscow BY the Czar.
Accounts from Teheran state that American travellers
busy trying to convince the Persian government
Of the utiity Of treaty with the United States, espe
cially unce existing circumstances.
The return from the Bank Of England, for the wesk
sasiDs the 18th Of q April gives the following results
Public deposits. .f2 969 1853 Decrease. .f473 383
other sspcss. IL so7 62s Decrease 4o7o7s
Rest. .:...:....... ,700 Increase. 45
On ths other side Of the account:-
Government securities Els s33 Increase fle0
OLn6f 60Curltl06.. 1o,VZv 5oS Decrease. 666, loo
Notes unemployed 36ss,eoo Decrease. 1854
The amount Of notes In circulation IL EGO Oh, COS
being IN increase Of f4516 and the stock Of bullion n
both departments is 60 876 1872 sho wing decrease Of
f222, 1886, when compared with the preceding return.
Acorrespondsnt from Canton China, writes follows
to the Unuers of Paris, under date OF January H.
A few days ago placard vas posted on the wallis Of
Canton against the United States Minister. It an
official act but every convinced that the bill had
been posted ct the instgaon Of the mandarins Here
u the literal The American Doctor Parka
CParker) has been for long time in druggists Office
Of our city his acts there were upright and humble
few years since he lived in European yelling Tsini
uDg street, then he sought for business amongst the
poor peoples but since then he has caused great deal Of
uprcar which has rendered the habiAon of the street
very inconvenient Formerly he employed in gov
ernment affairs; he thea sho we'd himself naughty, and
acted in disordery and frivolous manner Later Tshen
and Ho (names Of the two chiefs Of the rebes
and ranscked the couny and destroyed the villages and
Cities thy also killed and reduced captivity the peAceA-
BILE Parka certainly In with
them have heard 1t said tnat he has secretly
helped them and furnished them with po Wder We Of
Go not know wha his secret motives Amongst
the population of Canton those things have caused
gIeatest conformation We understand that PArka has
just returned to Canton We believe that he win blush
appear before tbs face Of men, and it will certainly be
difficult for him to lind place to rest. Given by the
oUln of CanfOS