The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
The News.
The steamship Barcelona, from Havre 10th ult.,
arrived al this mort Yesterday: the Canadian. from


The steamship Barcelona, from Havre 18th ult.,
arrived at this port yesterday; the Canadian, from
Liverpool I'd instant, arrived at Quebec; and the
Niagara, from Liverpool 5th instant, arrived at
Halifax last evening. We have thus seven days
later news from Europe The intelligence is highly
lmportant. The London papers announce that nego-
tations between England and the United States, with
view to the settlement of existing differences, was
resumed on Monday, the 30th ult, under circum-
stances which justify the belief that matters are
already in q fair train towards an amicable
adjustment of the points at issue. The favorable
turn Of affairs had increased the demand for Ameri-
securities, prices Of which generally higher.
Consols for money closed at $50 $50, ex-dividend
In the English House Of Commons Mr.. Moore had
brought forward motion of censure on the Palmer
ston Cabinet, with regard to the policy pursued
towards the United States; but when decision was
had the Palmerston and Clarendon policy was
sustained by majority of one hundred and
ninetyfour votes. Napoleon has received severe
check from the Corps Legislatif, committee Of
which has refused to bestow upon the Emperor the
power OF granting pensions. The young Count Of
Paris has caused sensation by writing letter dis
approving of the fusion projects Of the Orleanist
faction. The Paris papers condemn the diplomatic
policy of our government, and the social habits Of
Americans in Europe, especially with regard to the
manner in which they seem to desire to enter arsto
cratic society. They condemn the Mahan escapade
ut the court Of st. James in harsh terms. Cotton
had advanced and breadstufs declined, in the Liver
pool markets.
The news received yesterday by the Canadian at
Quebec, impaired greater irmness to cotton. The
sales embraced between 5000 1000 bales, in
sluded in which were about 500 in transitu, all At
- u Lzll L.. 1-1 4
rates. The news depressed the market for -four,
which again declined about loo. l5c per bbl, and
in some cases larger concession was submitted to
on common Western and State brands. Wheat was
heavy and lower grades declined in some cases &c.
. &c. per bushel. Corn was scarce and frmer, with
sales at an advance of lie. &c. per bushel. Rye
Was sold at s5c. sec. for Northern. Pork was
hrner, with sales Of mess at $40 625 $50 IS. Su-
gsrs sold to the extent Of 500 900 hhis, at full
prices Coffee in rather better inquiry, with sales
u 500 bags of Rio at prices given in another column.
Freights were lower for Liverpool, with engage
ments Of about so 600 bushels grain at 6id 6id.,
in bulk and ID I'D In ships bags, with small lots
IN bags at Sd in the morning; and -four at D. Sd.
70 "a Cd with square bales OF cotton at I'd. 532d.
To Havre, rates were unchanged.
News by a gentleman who left Mexico on the I'd
and Vera Cruz on the 5th instant confirms the
publication Of decree that the clergy are not per
nitted TO hold property, and that 1t was issued In
Mexico on the 18th ult. The people in general con
gratulated President Comoniort on that important
ssep. The Jesuits are TO leave the country. The
Spanish difficulties were settled. The Spanish Mi
mister was received officially on the 2sth. The Mex
lean ports are now open for emgrants and liberty Of
conscience has passed the Congress.
We publish today additional details Of our advices
from Central America, brought by the 0rizaba.
They embrace General Walkers address 70 the people
OF Leon, which viii be found to contain some hard
hifs against the Costa Ricans the rules for the go
venment Of the army promulgated by Walker a.
Commander Chief a. well as q good deal OF Ia
seresting matter relative to the movements Of the
Nicaraguan army, life In walkers camp, and the
political and social system existing In and around
Granada on the 18th OF June.
AT the meeting OF the Board Of Aldermen last
evening the fourth semi annual report Of the Fire
Marshal was presented, and Ave hundred copies
were ordered 70 be printed. We publish this docu-
ment in our report OF the proceedings OF the Board
II embraces skffuy arranged tabular statements Of
the number and losses by fires in this city from
November 30, 1865, 10 June |, 1856. During the
period mentioned there were l67 fires, involving
bas Of property amounting 70 1854 ,s2l. The report
also contains many important Suggestions In rela-
ton 10 the construction of buildings and the exnn
gushmsnt Of fires which deserving Of the serious
attention Of insurance companies and builders. The
ordinance from the Councimen. allowing carmen 10
reside out Of the city but within the State Of New
York, was concurred in.
The Board Of Councilmsn met last evening, but
no business OF importance was transacted. The
claim OF stephen II. Branch was made the special
order for the first Monday in August.
There was lively DEBATE In the Board Of super
visors yesterday upon the communication Of City
Judge Capron ASKING for the appointment Of clerk.
The Recorder charged the Judge with falsifying
facts. A communication from ex-Judge Behse was
ssred containing evidence sustaining the assertion;
bus the Board by vote Of eleven 10 ten refused to
receive the document, and the subject ws dropped.
The ban Of Mcspedon & Baker, for binding books,
was taken NJ. and Mr.. Herrick moved that the
County Treasurer. instead OF the Comptroller, be
directed 20 pay H. After some Discussion, In which
the Mayor alluded 70 Mr.. Flaggs' well known pecu.
tsrtes AZ regards the payment Of the city creditors,
the motion was rejected. The quarterly bin Of the
sheriff was ordered TO be paid.
The Supreme Court Of New Jersey has refused 70
Grant a new trial 10 Fox, the murderer OF John
Henry. son Of the Almshouse Governor Of that
name. Of this city. Fox will be hung on the 25th
inst.
The photographers Of this city held another
meeting last evening, at Tammany Hall, and chose
committee 10 prepare a remonstrsnce 10 send on TO
Congress, protesting against the present mode Of
contracting government litbographing TO outsiders
NOT engaged in The trade. u was voted 70 solicit the
coorevaticr of the photographers Of Boston, Phila
se,pbs and Baltimore, in signing the remonstrsnce.
Before meeting Of the souncilmen Committee
IN Streets. held yesterday, was sgitated new CON
pect,ou Of West Broadway and sixth avenue. The
streets comprising the old York road, laid out in