The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-24
New York. Tfrsday, July "a. 1855.
The News.

The News.
By the arrival of the steamship Persia at this
port we have one weeks later advices from Europe.
Their contents ARE not OF much interest The Lon
don Times gives the text of the memorandum drawn
sp by the representatives of Honduras, and to be
submitted 10 the representatives Of the different Eu-
yopean Powers accredited TO Great Britain as expla-
natory Of the policy of Honduras on the subject Of
the interoceanic railway In another column will
also be found a remar cable article from the Paris
Poys government organ) declaring the expediency
Of the intervention Of France in Central American
affairs. Our count men, Mr.. George Peabody, the
London banker, celebrated independence Day by a
grand banquet at the star and Garter, Richmond.
The proceedings were rendered unusually interest
ng by the presence of a number of distinguished
English and Canadian guests, and the cordial feel
ing Of rejoicing which was manifested by the pros
pect Of an immediate ettlement of the differences
between the two countries. Our Minister, Mr.. Dali
has, made most excellent speech on The occasion,
which is highly praised by the English press. The
English subscription for the relief Of the sufferers
by the foundations Of France amounts at present to
six hundred thousand francs. This does not include
re towns which have placed themselves in direct
communication with the French authorities. We
publish elsewhere account Of a fearful riot which
sook Place at Nenagh, Ireland, on the 9th Of July,
sa the occasion of the disbanding of the Tipperary
militia. The regular troops were called in to sup
press IL, and several lives were lost.
The news by the Persia yesterday impaired
greater frmness 70 breadstaffs. Flour advanced
from &c. to lOc. per Dbl. on common and medium
grades Of State and Western. Wheat was very &C
tive and advanced from &c. 10 &C. per bushel Among
ne sales waa new Tennessee red the first Of the
son from that quarter, which brought 81 65 81 6s.
Corn was steady and without chance Of moment in
prices Sales of cotton were too limited TO AFFORD
any test of the market. Holders continued firm,
while buyers were unwilling 70 meet them. Pork
was dull with small sales Of mess q, go $40 IL,
and prime at sl7 37A SIT so. Sugars continued in
good demand, with sales of 500 hhds. and 2ls
boxes Havana at fell prices. The sales OF coffee
embraced 1000 bags Rio. at l0c. lie, with small
lots OF Earacaibo and Laguayra at steady prices
There were large shipments Of grain 10 Liverpool,
which amounted to about 10000 bushels, chiefly
wheat at 3d. in bulk, and d. in bags, with -four at
Is To London -four was taken at q. cd.
By the Persia We have Sydney (Anstraa) Gates
10 the l7th 81 april. The excitement OF TIE cleo.
tons was bsiding, and the rev Parliament was TO
assemble on IL 2sth Of May The Parametta Rail-
read was advancing rapidly towards completion.
An abundant harvest vas expected in Western Aus.
tralia. New gold fields had been found, and the
exports of the precious metal continued large.
From South America we have later advices. o"
dates are: Buenos Ayres 2sth and Mon:evideo a0th
Of Nav, Rio Janeiro l4th, Bahia 17th and rsrLa n
h0co 18th Of June. Nothing exciting had recer "
happened in political circles. Flores influence was
AL
both sides Of the river Phte. Rio was healthy but
the coffee trade was very restricted, and the new
crop would be late. The dry goods trade was quite
active at Bahia. At Pernambuco, owing to the
heavy rains, the receipts Of sugar had been Light,
and prices consequently bad advanced.
The members Of both houses OF Congress have
been invited TO visit the new steamer Vanderbilt on
Saturday next. In the Senate yesterday but little
business was transacted. Bills providing for the i'm
provement Of the Savannah river and Sheboygan
harhor and q resolution authorizing certain naval
officers 70 sccep, medals from foreign governments
in acknowledgment of important services rendered
20 science and humanity were agreed 70. long and
frivolous debate then took place 70 the priority OF
business, Mr.. Weller stating tina; the day had been
assigned by the cancus OF democratic members for
the consideration " the Pacific Railroad bill. Sc
veral Of the minority members expressed much
indignation at the majority meeting in secret 70
decide upon the order Of business. In the course
Of the discussion Mr. Clayton announced that for
the remainder Of hia public life he should always
vote az he pleased without being the slave Of any
party. In the House, the New Mexico contested
election case debated by the contestants, and
resolution ousting Padre GaIlegos and declaring Mr.
otero entitled to represent the Territory was
adopted. A resolution from the Committee on
Printing was adopted, authorizing the publication
for the use Of members % 20 900 copies Of the re-
ports Of the Kansas investigating Committee, to
rether with 100000 copies without the Journal and
evidence. These documents, which are intended
solely for eIectioneerirg purposes, will cost the
government Gil 100. The House then went into
Committee Of the Whole. and, az previously agreed
upon, took q recess til seven O'Clock, when the
Presidential question. slavery, Know Nothingism
and other topics, were discussed,
n The latest limitations regarding the Brooks and
Burlingame affair may be found under the tele
graphic head There are reports that Mr.. Bur
lingame has received a challenge from Mr. Bosock,
Of Virginia; also, that he has been advised By his
friends to proceed 10 Niagara 70 await the expira
ton Of the period assigned for the meeting with Mr.
Brooke; but in all probability neither has any
Foundation In fact
II is stated that the ex.President OF santo Do
mingo, General Baez, sailed from Havana on the
18th instant for st. Thomas, from whence he in.
tends to make descent upon Santo Domingo.
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterda
and adopted precautionary measures 10 prevent the
spread Of conta gious disease beyond the Quarsn.
tine grounds. During the past week 2,2es emi.
grants arrived at this port, making es522 for the
wear. The debt Of the Commission has been reduced
20 ss4 ,sss II.
The market was well supplied yesterday with
cattle Of very fair quality and prices with active
demand, improved triHe, averaging q 10 cents