The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-09

new YORK Sunday, march 8, 1856.
The News.
By the arrival OF the Africa at this port we have
three days later intelligence from Europe. Her
news is utterly destitute of interest. Specuations
s0 the probable results of the Paris Conferences have
nsurped the place of actual facts. Little doubt
seems to be entertained to the conclusion of peace
The English journals assert that the understanding
between the English and French governments is a.
cordial as ever, and that in recent interview be-
tween the Emperor and the Earl of Clarendon, the
former declared that he would not abandon for an
instant the line of policy which they had traced out
together and that the position assumed with respect
70 Russia should be as firmly maintained by him as
by England. The London Times, in one of its lead
ers warns the government of the consequences OF
iGs accepting peace that public opinion will not
endorse.
In an equally significant article the Paris Consti
susOnnel intimates that the congress will not
py itself exclusively with the questions arising out
Of the war, but win probably proceed to the recon
sideraton of the treaties of 1885, to wipe out
every vestge Of the once famous alliance against
France.
It is asserted in the Paris correspondence Of Of
the London journals that the point respecting Nco.
hief has been given mp by Russia, but this report
IL probably founded some observations in the
Steele, pointing to the danger Of leaving that for
tress intact, if it be object to the neutrality
Of the Baltic. This article has been copied into
the Monitfur, which gives it sort Of ministerial
endorsement.
Tie appointment of Mr.. Dallas as Minister to
England has been hailed with great satisfaction in
political circles. 1t is thought that his English
connections will help to smooth the difficulties be
tween the two countries.
The Frankfort Diet has adopted the five points
"a the basis for peace reserving itself on all the
Details decision, We apprehend, that viii have
very little influence the deliberations of the
Ieni- otentiaries.
From Spain there is no news of importance. 1t
is suspected from the reserve maintained by Gene
ral ODonnen, that he is secretly working to upset
the present order of things and obtain possession
Of the reins of power. Revolutionary proclamations
were circulating freely throughout the country.
The entertainments of our Minister Mr.. Dodge,
were exciting the envy and admiration Of Madrid
society," In a recent discussion in the Cortez on
the subject of the Island of Cuba, the Minister of
War declared that the government had the fullest
confidence in the sincerity and good faith of the
United States, but that nevertheless it had deemed
il advisable to send there this year reinforcement
of 5000 men.
The assassination of the Duchesse Caumont de la
Force by her groom, had created great sensation
in the fashionable circles Of Paris. Curious to say,
nearly simultaneously with this fearful tragedy,
boy in the service of the Duke de la Force, her son.
blew out his brains with pistol
The history Of the fin ancial speculation, frauds
and forgeries of the late Mr. John Sadlier, NJ. P.
Gas reported elsewhere) is truly astounding, ac
count Of the boldness, tact and shrewd finesse in
which they were conceived and carried out.
Breadstufs and cotton had fuctuated somewhat.
CoDsols are quoted ct 81.
We have files of Bermuda papers to the 26th ult.
They contain no local news of importance. Mr.
Armstead Ripley, a native OF New Point Comfort,
Matthews county, Va, aged % years, died on 9th
ultmo on board the schooner D. S. Mershon, laying
in the harbor of Hamilton, Of congestion OF the
lungs The following persons left Somerset in a
boat on 10th utimo in order to aid bark in distress,
and were drowned William Knights, a branch pi-
lot: Joseph Knights, Will m Bean, Benjamin Joseph
Simmons, Thomas Swan and Richard Cox. The
ROYAL Gazette of 18th ult. says For some
weeks past the weather has been very change
able, varying occasionally from an old fashioned
northwester to balmy breeze, like that OF spring,
from the south. On the night of the 18th and the
following day the wind blew more violently from
the northwest than il had done at any period during
the winter. The thermometer during the time went
down to 4s deg. There were frequent and heavy
falls of hail, more particularly at Ireland island,
where we are informed il fell some two or three
inches deep in places. The crops we are pleased to
say so far can learn, have received little or no
injury. The House Of Assembly was about to be
dissolved.
From Barbados we learn that their Excellencies
Sir William Colebrooke, late Governor, and General
Wood, late Commander Of the Forces in the Wind.
ward Islands, had left for England. In Trinidad,
the weather during the whole Of the month Of
January, is said to have been magnificent. Scarce
Iy a drop of rain had fallen, and fine refreshing
easterly winds prevailed. More favorable weather,
it is stated to pen the canes, or to speed all kinds
of preparatory measures, it would be difficult 10
conceive. In Grenada 1t was predicted that the ex.
ceedingIy wet weather which prevailed during the
last crop season must in its elects operate inju
,iously on the crop of 1885, In some places where
attention has been bestowed TO keep the young
canes clean, they have improved; the crop of this
uear ys the Gazette will not be large, but, with
favorable season to reap it, some estates will do far
better than they did last year. while others will fall
short Cold and fever prevailed, but not of q Sc
we're nature. Weather pleasant. Commerce alightly
revived. and yeseels arriving from Europe.
In the State Senate yesterday new charter for
New York city was reported. The following are
the principal changes proposed-The Mayor Of the
<;tv IN he elected for three instead of two years;
spr;ng election to be held on the 10th Of April;
boarS Of Councillors, composed of the heads of De
partmeots; that the heads Of Departments shall
hold Office until their term expires; sbolishes the
Beard Of Councimer; entities beads Of Depart