The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-21

Tine News.
The United States steamer Arctic, sent ont in
search Of the missing steamship Pacific, arrived
Ae0v at this port, yesterday afternoon, and almost
Immediately sailed again a cruise.
BY the arrival Of the Persia yesterday morning at
this port we have weeks later intelligence Ssom
Europe. Nothing had been heard in England OF
HE Pacific when she left Liverpool on the sth.
By the arrival of the steamer Persia we have ad
wees from Fayai TO the 18th nit, and up TO that
time nothing had been heard of the steamer Pacific
~ that port, she having then been out twenty-six
days.
Notwithstanding the various rnmors current as to
what had taken place at the sittings OF the Confer
SBce, the secresy which surrounds them seems 70
have been inviolably maintained. We publish nnder
eur news head several of these statements, oIt it Is
unnecessary for TO add tst they are all devoid OF
tuIh. AL that is positively known on the subject
e the formal ratification by the Plenipotenrares OF
The preliminaries previously agreed upon at Vienna
The Emperor's speech at the opening Of The French
Chambers is Justly regarded as one Of Lonis Napo-
leons happiest efforts. 1t says much, and yet says
little impressing the reader vi tn convection OF his
Maiesty;s proficiency in what Ta,leyrand apty
termed the art Of concealpg ones thoughts. 1t will
be noticed that the Emperor speaks in the most
cordial terms Of the English alliance, but he throws
light what just now engrosses the attention OF
uhe whole civilized world-the results thus far OF the
deliberations of the Conference. One OF cur cores
pondents VINO is generally well informed ON what is
passing in diplomatic circles states that the firm tone
held by the Russian penpotentiaries had greatly en-
barrasseG the representatives of the other Powers.
I'VE mean TO make peace wi b you" Count Orion Is
reported to have said, but, for the love of God,
don't attempt to humiate US oryou Will raise storm
st St Petersburg that will ill the world with blood
and fame for the next quarter of century" On
the day after these impressive words are said 10
have been uttered both Count Orlof and Baron
Brnnow were closetted with the Emperor for an
hour in his cabinet at the Tuileries, and was OBJ
served on his leaving that the ordinarily impassive
face Of the Baron wore an air of unusual anxiety.
The advent Of that interesting young potentate,
rhe King Of Algiers, was expected to take place
about the sth or 9Th of March. The Queen OF Swe-
den il 70 oe his godmoher and it Is stated that the
Pope will go 10 Paris To christen him-that IS 10
say, should no mistake occur as to the sex. Inc
Emperor hoped that the official proclamation Of
peace would take place az the same time as that OF
the birth Of the imperial heir. Emperors and Kings
to omit in their calculations the possible inter
yenton Of Providence in such matters.
From the Crimea there is no new feature OF in
terest. On the 10Th Of February meeting of dele
gates from the beligeIent armies was held, to take
measures carry the armstice agreed 10 at the
Paris Conference.
In the meanwhile active preparations are being
made on both sides for carrying on the war.
portion of the Baltic feet has sailed from Ports
mouth, and the ships are directed to rendezvous of
Nicer Island to renew the blockade of the Russian
ports The -Noniteur publishes an imperial decree,
calling out for active service the young soldiers Of
the class Of 1856. Twelve thousand French troops
were embarkng for the Crimea TO replace those
that had been sent home.
The news from Spain is interesting. The Spanish
political enigrants residing in France are cons2ring
with the partisans OF Narvaez to overthrow the
existing government, and it is said that Queen Chris
tina s spending gold freely to aid the movement.
To these efforts may be traced the frequent disturb
ances and small instructions occurring from time
10 time in the different cities and provinces, under
the pretence that they popular democratic sngs
The government and country generally are becoming
greatly alarmed on the subject, and active precaU-
tons taken TO foil the coDsplrators In conse-
guence of information received from Paris the Ing
gage and house of Gonzales Bravo were suddenly
searched, on his arrival from the French capital
whittier be had gone only short time previous
This gentleman, who was formerly Minister of the
Crown. and who was at one time spoken of as Minis
ter to Washington, is indicated OF the princ
pal agents OF the threatened movement, and has &C
cordingly been eXied from Spain. One OF the Span
ish democratic organs publishes article signed by
LedTu Roin, which contains some striking refec
tions on the present condition Of things in France
and the probable effects of the Paris Conferences
the prospects Of the world generally.
We publish in another column significant article
from the London Morning Post (semi-oticia or
gan). calling upon the European governments, after
they have settled their affairs at the Conference TO
turn their attention to measures for crushing the
fbustering propensities Of the people Of the United
States
The European news impaired more bueyancy to
the cotton market yesterday and the sales reached
about g. 600 bales prices closing firm especially for
lots in transitu. The 6rmness Of freghts, with the
restricted room for Liverpool, had a tendency to
check sales on the spot. The -four market was
rather unsettled, while prices remained about the
same, with moderate sales. Wheat was quiet, and
quotations more or less nominal Prime Southern
white was held at 81 20. Pork was frmer with
saee of mess at SIS s73, and prime at $l4 rs. Lard
was unchanged. Coffee quite firm, with mode
rate sales. Sugars were quiet while prices were
without change of importance Frieights for Liver
pool were firm. Flour was engaged at 2s 3D.; cot
ton. at o-32d. a Sled; while engagements to the
Continent were light and rates steady.
From Shanghae we have files and letters TO JAM
a. The rebellion, which bad been dormant for some
ire Rad again broken ont with irresistible violence