The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-09
The New 3.

The News.
BY the arrival Of the steamship America at Hall
fax yesterday we have three days later advioes
from Europe. Their contents are not of much int
rest It was said that the British government was
disposed to give way in the position it had assumed
in its controversy with this country on the Central
American question, but we have no authentic foun-
dation for the statement. The belief was general
that Mr.. Champion would not be recalled. The text
Of the treaty Of peace has been published We give
. synopsis Of it in our summary Of the news Rus
ss and France are reducing their armies.
The naval review at Spithead on the 23d was, we
are told, one of the grandest and most imposing
sights Of the sort that has ever been witnessed
24O steamers, of various sizes, carrying 5000 guns
propelled by 30,761 horse power, and manned by
10000 seamen, made up the complement Of this mag
nifcent spectacle In addition to these, government
had provided twelve steamers for the accommoda-
ton of the members Of the government, the differ
ent public functionares, and the foreign officials
But the most novel and significant feature
in all these arrangements was the fact Of the
Cuckoo, war steamship, being specially and ex
susivey assigned to the press. This the first public
recognition by the aristocratic element in England
Of what is now virtually the fifth estate in the realm.
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Of popular influence in the government The ex-
pssure of the mismanagement Of the Russian war
elevated the English press to its proper point Of
authority and dignity in the eyes of the people Of
Great Britain. The power which it welded through
out the critical events of that unfortunate series of
blunders it can never again abdicate, unless be
crushed out, in France by the iron heel Of des-
potism. Unable to stand still, it must proceed to
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people to the enjoyment Of institutions analogous
70 our own. The English aristocracy are wise to
conciiate as much as possible the growing power
in whose hands their destinies are placed.
The commercial news received by the America
represents breadstuffs as being improved in their
prices during the week, ruling shade higher.
In consols there had been slight decline, the
closing quotations being 92} a SO.
The sales of cotton yesterday embraced about
5000 bales closing at advance of about to- &c.
per h., induced by the receipt Of the late foreign
news. Flour was rather frmer, without change o.
moment in prices. considerable sale Of Canadian
white transpired, but private terms supposed to
be at about Il SIS. Corn was somewhat frmer.
Sound of all kinds ranged from coo. e3c. Pork
was more active at SIT 81, with some lots at SIS.
The rice market was more active and with an up
mand at steady prices, with sales of 500 GOO hhds
Cuba muscovado. Coffee was quiet. Freights
were firm for Great Britain, with moderate engage
ments. To the Continent there was no change to
notice.
The United States Senate yesterday was engaged
in discussing the Danish Sound dues question, the
point being the adoption Of resolution declaring
that no further act of legislation is necessary to put
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was arrived at. The House adopted a resolution
calling on the President for information regarding
the Panama massacre, the interruption of travel
the Isthmus and what steps had been taken relative
TO the same. The subject of the confer
ence on the deficiency bill coming up, Mr.
Giddings commenced speech, but before its con-
clusion suddenly tainted and fell TO the floor. He
recovered partially and was taken to his residence
but afterwards returned and finished his remarks
The bill granting 500 900 acres of land TO Iowa for
railroads was passed-79 TO 50. Both houses ac-
cepted the report of the conference committee on
the bounty land law, admitting parole evidence
where no record exists to prove military service &C.
The Board of Ten Governors were installed into
Office May 8, 1s49. Yesterday the Governors, with
their friends some fifty in number, celebrated the
seventh anniversary of that event with appropriate
the seven years the institutions have been under
their keeping the Governors have spent over
$500 900 on buildings and improvements, and the
departments under their charge were never in
better condition than at present Our city charita-
BILE institutions will compare favorably with any in
the world.
The trial of Joseph L. White, counsellor at law,
Capt. Tinklepaugh, of the steamship Northern
Light, and Mr.. Fowler, chief engineer, for obstruct
ing the authorities the oath Of December last
commenced yesterday in the United States Circuit
Court. full report will be found in todays paper.
The Board Of Aldermen last evening, by o vote Of
nineteen TO one, adopted resolution dressing the
Comptroller TO postpone indefinitely the sale Of the
Brick Church property, which had been ordered to
take place on the 14th inst. resolution was adopt
cd directing the Comptroller TO report full state
menf of all the houses and lands in Central Park
which have been leased or let to individuals giving
names, amount to be paid to the city by each and
other particulars.
We give elsewhere a report o. the proceedings
yesterday before the Committee on Lands and
Places Of the Board Of Aldermen, relative to the
removal Of the Crystal Palace. Aside from the ar
guments for and against the demolition aid re- !