The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-24
The News.

The News.
Our correspondence from Paris, and the extracts
which we give from the English and French jour-
mails in reference to the differences between Great
Britain and the United States, will be read with in
terest. Whatever turn these difficulties may take,
i seems to be the prevailing opinion in France that
It's government should take no other part in them
than that Of offering its friendly mediation. The
idea is universally secuted that, in the event of
war between the two countries, France should in
any more active way lend her support to Great Bri
tain The French Emperor has been heard to declare
that there is possibility of such contest at pre-
sent; but he has, nevertheless, given orders that
higate of war should be despatched to the Central
American coast, to be kept there en- surveillance
We translate a remarkable article from the Assem
bee rationale the questions at issue between this
country and Great Britain. 1t reproduces some Of
The views frequently expressed by US in reference to
the absurdity of England charging us with flibus-
fering tendencies when her policy and practice for
centuries have been of that character The entente
sordiale has evidently not blinded the French to the
pharisaical pretences of their English allies
The news by the Atlantic had the effect yesterday
10 check Gales Of cotton, which were confined to
about 500 and 900 bales in lots, closing at prices
which afforded just criterion of the state of the
market SO far as quotations were concerned. Hold
ers remained strong in their views, while buyers
seemed unwilling to enter the market freely withOu
some concession in their favor. Though the re-
ceipts Of -four the past week from the interior
amounted to $50 barrels, wheat to 2703 64 bush
e and to 237444 bushels, yet the foreign news
had tendency TO advance prices. Flour advanced,
for common and medium to good and extra grades
and especially for Ohio and Ind ana brands from TO-:
l5c. per barrel and on some lines of particular
brand to fill an immediate order for shipment, zoe.
per barrel advance was obtained. The market for
Canadian and Southern, though firm, especially for
the latter, was less excited. Prime wheat was
scarce and firm while common and medium quail
ties sold freely at full prices the heaviest transac
tons having been made in Western varieties. Corn
was from &c. &c. per bushe higher. Pork was
rmer with sales Of mess at $40 81 and at the close
none OF consequence could be bought under $40 So
Lard was firmer with sales of barrels at llic COT
Zee was quiet; 0o0 mats Java were sold at 14ic.
Freights steady, with pretty free engagements
of breadstals to British ports. Whiskey advanced
70 SIC per gallon.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Toombs gave notice
Of another plan Tor the paclfcation of Kansas. He
proposes to have q census taken of the population
of the Territory sssration Of voters for the pro
lection of the freedom Of the ballot box, and an
election of delegates 70 a convention to form con
Etituton, preparatory to the admission OF Kansas
as State, as early as practicable. Mr.. Evans made
a speech in vindcation of South Cardinals revolu-
tionary exploits and in reply to Mr. Sumner. In the
House in accordance with previous arrangement,
Territorial business was taken up. The bill pro-
viding for the survey Of the southern boundary Of
Kansas was passed. The bill authorizing the
people OF Oregon to form State government was
considered. Pending an amendment requiring
Oregon to have population equal to the ratio Of
representation established by the last census the
House adjourned.
Ex-president Fillmore il just now q lion among
the Know Nothings. Yesterday his quarters at the
81. Nicholas were beseged by his admirers from
early morning until long after the hour when honest
people ought to be abed. La reference to the current
report that be would withdraw his name from the
Presidential canvass Mr.. Flno stated to OF the
committee men who waited upon him that it was his
determination to stand by the American party and
until that party sees fit to Withdraw my name, said
he it will not he withdrawn" The public reception
Comes OF to-day, when procession win escort the
guest OF the city to the City Hail. where he will re-
main until two o'clock in the afternoon, to receive
the congratulations of his fellow citizens.
The Spanish steamship Iajaro del Oceano, from
Havana 18th inst, bound to Cadiz, arrived at this
port yesterday. She brings no news of importance.
The second annual regatta Of the Empire City
and Metropolitan Clubs came OF yesterday at Har-
lem. The weather was ia every respect suitable to
the OCCASION and the attendance Of spectators the
largest ever present at any similar spectacle in our
waters. For the champion race there were four
tries, but owing TO two of the boats turning the
stake boat wrong the judges decided that the Anne
RIGA, rowed by Mr. stephen Roberts, entitled to
ahe first prize $500 and the Adopted Citizen rowed
by Mr.. Peter Fay, to the second prize (s20). full
account of the reports Of the day may be found else
where in our columns.
The Republican CeHtral Committee Of this city
met last night and endorsed the nomination Of FIRE.
mont and Dayton, aud the platform on which they
stand. Arrangements were also made for grand
ratification meeting ut the Tabernacle next We'd
nesdsy evening.
The violent thunder storm Of Sunday afternoon
caused more damage than was at first supposed
Several buildings in this city were struck by light
ming, and woman was killed In Brooklyn from the
same cause. Throughout portions Of New Jersey |
considerable damage was done. An scconn! Of the |
isasters is given In another solumn.