The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-05

che News.
BY the arrival of the steamship Asia at this port
we have three days later intel gence from Europe.
Her news has but very little importance. In order
to prevent the necessity of extension OF the
mistce, it was expected that The treaty of peace
would be signed on Saturday, the I'D, or Monday,
the oath of March. In case however, the necessary
formalties could not be completed by that time the
armistice would be extended to the 30th of April.
The prostration following upon the accouchement Of
the Empress had AZ first excited soEe anxiety, but
at the last accounts both mother and child were do
ing we'll In his replies to the addresses of the
Legislative and other public bodies, it will be
seen that the Emperor has displayed his usual
tact, defining without reserve his position, and
fattering the amour pTopgc OF the nation. One
the Prince has been turned to profitable account
Of our correspondents states that the birth of
by the Russian Plenipotentiaries, in an effort to
weaken the cordially OF the ties which unite Eng
land and Frs So perceptible, he adds, was the
effect produced on the Emperor-s manner by the in.
sidious approaches Of Count 0rlof that it gave
great umbrage to Lord Clarendon. Prince Jerome
was in convalescent state. As was expected, the
birth Of an heir to the Imperial throne has been fol
lowed by an amnesty to all political offenders who
choose to return and take the oath of allegiance
Mr. Dallas had been presented to the Queen and had
been formally indicted in his post. Mr.. Buchanan
had left for short visit to Paris, and it was ex
pected that he would return to this country by the
steamer of the 10th or 18th of April.
The cotton market continued firm yesterday, with
sales Of about 5000 bales. AZ far as its influence
was developed, the Asias news produced no effect
on the market. The heavy rains in Alabama, and
the lateness Of the spring generally, had retarded
Abe pl inting season nearly month. and after the
seed is put in the ground should frost or other
cause intervene to damage the young sprouts the
season would be so late as to render replantiag
hazardous to the success OF full crop. This ret,
dation in the planting has acted at the South
in favor of sitter views the part Of holders. As
to the yield of the past CROP very few estimates
coed 100000 bales, while some are below that
amount. Considerable bets are made against
it being as much as 100000. Flour was
again dull, and common grades tended down
ward. Wheat was quiet, and without change in
prices. Corn, for sound lots ranged from 63lc.
Csc. and roc. Pork was dull, aud mess closed at
SIG so SIC SCI; prime was scarce and nominal. at
SIS so. Sugars were more active, and the sales
embraced about ] 900 / 200 hhds at fall price.
Coffee was quiet, bnt firm. Freights to Liverpool
was more doing, and in some cases at rather easier
rates; to the Continent there was no change Of mo
ment in quotations.
Adyces from San Domingo city to the 2Sth Of
February state that the English and French Con
sus there were endeayoring TO establish good feel
ing between the Domincans aud the Emperor Sou
louque. One of his Mjesty's defeated regiments
had arrived at San Domingo city.
W. ba Gotne from, Nara Cruz N tho 9eth nit
1t was reported that the revolutionists at Puebla
had surrendered to the forces under Comonfort.
BY the arrival Of bark Venus, from Curacao We
have received advices from Venezuela to March
20 In consequence Of a serious destruction of pro-
perry belonging to the Dutch residents at Vile de
Coro, by the inhabitants of Coro, some six months
back, the Dutch naval West India feet are at pre-
sent at Laguayra, to demand restitution for the
above damages. On the sailing Of the V. they had
not come to terms In the event Of Venezuela not
satisfying The above claims the Dutch Commodore
has positive orders to blockade the Venezuelan
ports and declare war in which case there will be
no more shipments Of produce from the Main. The
issue is doubtful. On the 25th Of February his
Excellency r. +. Van Iansbetge was proclaimed
Governor OF Curacao and It's dependencies, with i'm
posing ceremonies.
NAN
February. The market was oyerstocked with -four
and lumber from the United States; bat owing to
shipments Of the former 10 more southery markets,
and in some instances to Europe there may soon be
a demand again. The cholera had nearly sub-ided
on the coast but still continued its rayages to The
northward.
The Young Mems Democratic Union Clue met
last night and, as will be seen By the account given
elsewhere, formally opened the Presidential cam
paign at least 50 far city political movements
are concerned They determined to hold regular
weekly democratic love feasts. and also agreed to
proceed in o body TO Cincinnati next June. Their
action however, IS somewhat muddy, az they did
not agree TO support any in particular the
didste for the Presidency.
The testimony for the plaintiff 10 the case Of
Giles against Flagg was concluded yesterday, and
the defence was opened by Mr.. Tilden. We give
report of his remarks in another column.
In the United States Senate yesterday notice was
given Of bill supplementary to the copyright Law
of 1921. The bill allowing Hon. Geo. P. Marsh extra
compensation for services while on special mission
" Greece was debated aud Iaid aside, NJ Cola