The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-12

with three aEys later ntws from Europe.
With respect to the Central American and ezlist-
ment difiys tiles between England and the United
States the news is important. We publish to-day
the despat ches of Lord Clarendon in reply to the
last oftickl papers of Mr.. Marcy, which were sent
out by cxMinissc- Champion. his lordship ac-
knoweS yes the full right of the United States gov
ernmen. to interpret their own municipal laws as
they think best. and consequently acknowledges
that tie President had a right to dismiss Mr..
Champion If he were displeasiRy to him. bat he evil
IDENTIFY adheresto the opinion indeed be asserts
that the WILD completely of Mr.. CraHlgton in the
matter was not proven duriEg the trial or after
wards
The English government expresses satisfaction
that Mr.. Dallas has been empowered 70 enter into
communications with respect to Central America,
elm orderto ascertain whether existing differences
cannot be promptly terminated by direct negotia-
ton; and if they cannot be settled, then to dis
euss the conditions of rbitration these points Of
difference Lord Clarendon hopes that these
conferences may be conducted in that spirit Of cor
diality and franness which is dictated by the true
interests of Great Britain and the United States"
The Court costume trouble had been renewed at
St James Court, where, on the 18th ult, an Anne
rican military officer and West Point Professor was
refused admission to the Queens presence, when
accompanied by Minister Dallas, because he appear
ed dressed with frock coat, buff vest and black
necxtie. Mr. Dallas would not enter the royal cir
Gle without his friend, and consequently LETT the
palace a proceeding which created great hubbub
for q moment Queen Victoria was informed Of the
occurrence. She ordered the gentleman to be adj
nitted lin any Dress but Mr.. Dallas had left with
him at the time.
The Princess Royal had narrow escape from
serious accident by fire from a taper which caught
her dress The new contract for the conveyance Of
Ahs English mail TO Australia by steam monthly, has
been taken at fls5 zoe per annum. The route will
be from southampton to Alexandra across the 18TH
mus Of SGez down the Red Sea to Point de Gale and
round Cape Louis 10 Melbourne. In Parliament Lord
Lyndhurst INDICATED the claims Of the Jews to sit
in Parliament, in spec III Of surprising ability, bat
Abe Oath Of Abjuration bill defeated by ma
jority Of 81. In France it said that the Corps
Legislatif was prepared 10 reject the ball which
dnced the dnty imports II il had not been shaped
in conformity with their prejudces against free
trade. Prussia, 1t is said, is to introduce consider
able notifications into the tariff Of the Zollyerein.
The Emperor OF Russia, following the example OF
the Western Powers, has been issuing a Crimean
medal its recipients being all who defended Sebas-
topol. The directors OF the Bank OF England on the
7eth of June lowered their rate OF discount from
per cent. at which il stood for four weeks, TO Al
per cent.
The sales OF cotton yesterday embraced about
I 500 bales, At full prices The European by
the Africa impaired more confidence 10 holders,
who were not disposed to press sales. TIE news
transped too late in the day for its effects to be
developed the market for breadstuffs Flour
sold 10 fair extent at about the quotations Of the
previous day. Wheat was rather easier. Prime
white Canada sold at 81 - Western fair white
and prime red at 81 So and Southern mixed at 81 81.
Corn was about &c. per bushel better, with fair
amount Of sales. Pork opened a, s21 for mess, and
closed at $40 81 $50 %. Lard was firm, with
sales OF 500 barrels, delivered on the dock at l2lc.
Sugars were firm and in good demand, with
sales Of about 400 a 500 hogsheads and
200 boxes, on terms stated In another column.
Freight engagements were light and rather IN
settled for grain to Liverpool Shippers, at the
meeting Of Upper Change, had not had time 10 read
their letters. whiskey again advanced cent per
gallon and clio cd Al Sec
Our CORES ondent at Rio Janeiro, writing on 9Th
Of June, reports both the city and port free from
disease. Coffee was ming in slowly, bat more
abundant supply looked for from the interior In
six weeks. Some British vessels had been chartered
Dor the United States Mr.. John Cross, a citizen OF
Charleston, lately In the employ Of the Amazon
River Navigation Company, vas drowned In the
bay by the upsetting Of sail boat, the 2lth Of
May
Yesterday was private bin day in the Senate snd
no business Of public nature was transacted.
number Of private bills were passed, among them
one giving pension Of afty dollars month for five
years to the widow Of Commodore Decatur In the
House. Mr.. Oliver presented the minority report OF
the Kansas Investigating Committee. II ia a docu.
ment Of great length. Mr.. Oliver denies the state
mcnts and conclusions Of the majority OF the com.
mittee, and makes out case that will, no doubt
prove satisfactory 70 the prosavery party IL not TO
their opponents.
We have Havana dates to the eth instant. The
yellow fever continued to prevail. The sugar
market was quite active.
II IL stated that the amendment made 10 the
Senate bill for reforming the Navy provides for new
Board to open, re examine and pass upon the cases
Of furloughed dropped officers who desire II. with
view 10 restoration TO their former positions, II IL
IN found they have bscn unustly treated by the late
Board. The whole number o. officers in service 4
10 he temporarily increased for this purpose. This
amendment does not interfere with the confirmation
OF the promotions made by the late Board.
The Central Park Commissioners sent in a com.
municaon 10 the Board Of Supervisors last evening
asking the sum Of 100000, to be raised BY tax.
for The purpose o. proceeding with the improve
ments in Central Park. The application was grant
cd. by vote Of IA to :. Another round sum
$50 .OOc-was voted to the Commissioner Of Re.
cords. to defny the expense Of ndexing titles.
Noshing Of special interest occurred At the meet.
Ing of che Board Of Aldermen last evening.
In The Board Of COuncilmen last evening The ordi.
nance apprepriatiDg 100000 for tho use Of the
Commissioner Of the Central Park was adopted.
swan opposed the appropriation, in q
lpcerh copteipiuE some paIpabe hits, q. sketch Of