The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-04-18
asvv York, Friday, April IS, ls5e.
The News.

The News.
BY the arrival of the Baltic at this port we received
the welcome tidngs of the conclusion Of peace The
f1rst announcement of the execution Of the treaty
was made through the columns Of the MoniteNr of
the 3Oth of March. On that day-the anniversary
Of the battle of Paris the penipotentares Of Great
Britain, Austria, France, Prussia, Russia, Sardinia
and Turkey affixed their signatures to an instru-
ment which, it is to be hoped, will secure the people
Of Europe for another half century from the evils Of
war. AS soon as the Emperor was informed by
electric telegraph that all the necessary formalities
we're completed, he sent word to the plenipotentia
res that he was ready to receive them. In his
speech to them Oh the occasion his Majesty bore
testimony to the concilatory spirit and moderation
which marked the policy of England, and which
WAS particularly felt in the present Conferences.
The terms Of the treaty were not to be made formal
~ known until its ratification which will probably
not take place for four weeks from the date OF its
signature. 1t will be seen, however from the letter
Of London correspondent, that their nature Is
secret They are the same in substance as those
embodied in the Esterhazy ultimatum, and may be
briefly stated as foows:-Russia is to destroy all
her Notifications the coast Of the Black Sea,
which is to become commercial sea, with con-
suls in its ports. The Danubian Principalities
are to be newly organized, so TO form on
Abe land side q barrier against Russian en-
croachments. Russia renounces all pretensions
TO interfere in the internal administration of Tur-
key which latter is to enter into the great family
Of nations. The Emperor Alexander declares 80
lemnly that he renounces sincerely and completely
Hhe traditional policy of Peter the Great and the
Empress Catherine, as regards the extension of the
Russian empire in the East. The free navigation of
The Danube is expressly secured Gambia, Trebizonde
and Smyrna are to lie taken possession of by the
Allies, and the immunities aud privileges of the
Christian subjects of the Porte are to be placed IN
der their guarantee. Such are the leading stipula-
tons of this important document 1t is needless to
say that its text is looked for with the greatest
anxiety.
The feeling created both in Great Britain and
France by this event is of profound satisfaction.
The organs of the war party in England grumbe
somewhat at the moderation Of the conditions grant
ed to Russia, and the Sun has had even the bold
ness to print its issue containing the announcement
with a mourning border. In spite of these partial
demonstrations the news of the conclusion of this
dangerous war has been everywhere gladly well
coined.
In the after Congress the Italian question and the
organization of the Danubian Principaties will be
settled
Orders have been sent to the Crimea to make pre-.
partitions for re-embarking the Allied troops
The cotton market was active and firm yesterday,
with sales of about 900 bales, part in transitu.
portion Of the sales were made after the receipt of
the Baltics news, at an advance of }c. per ID. Al
though dealers in breadstufs not in receipt of
the Baltics letters at the meeting of the Corn Elk
change yet -four advanced about l2tc. per bbl, with
fair amount of sales. Wheat and corn were with
out marked change. Prime white and yellow corn
sold at 65c. CSC. Rye was quiet at 90c. Pork was
more active and rmer with sales Of mess at Sl7 129
$l7 1sl and small lots at the close brought ST. %.
The stock ofmess was estimated at about 900 bbls
Bacon was also firm. Sugars were active and firm.
The sales embraced about 900 hhds, particulars OF
which are given in another column. Coffee was
steady, with moderate sales. Freights were heavy.
To Liverpool grain was taken, in bulk aud bags, at
AID AID, compressed cotton at ID, and -four at
Is To London, -four at Is. 3d., and cheese at 30s.
To the Continent they were unchanged.
We publish elsewhere some additional news from
Nicaragua. 1t appears by despatch from Wash
ington that Col Wheeler has advised our govern
ment to the effect that Col. Schlessnger retreat
was not defeat by the Costa Ricans but o stroke
OF successful military strategy superinduced by the
largely overwhelming force of the enemy.
In the United States Senate yesterday motion
was made directing inquiry into the character Of
the Coole trade, with a view TO its prohibition,
regulation in accordance with existing laws respect
ing the transportation OF passengers in American
vessels. The debate on the Bounty Land bill was
continued until the adjournment. In the House the
l.u
was laid on the table by large majority, on the
ground that it improperly originated in that body.
What has become of the proposition started daring
the early part of the session, relative to the power
Of the Senate to originate money bills? The Def
cheney Appropriation bill was then further consid-
cred.
Official documents recently transmitted 70 Con
Cress are said to fully sustain the position taken by
Gen. Wool with regard TO the Indian war in Oregon
and Washington Territories. 1t Is satisfactorily
proved that the troubles had their origin in the
schemes Of plumber concocted by unpyincipled
white men.
Our Washington correspondent states that the
Territorial Committee of the House Of Representa-
tiyes have matured q bill providing for the admis-
sion Of Kansas into the Union with the free State
constitution adopted at Topeka.
President Pierce leaves Washington to-day for
Annapolis He win visit the new eteam frgate
Merrirnac on Saturday. The Secretary Of the Navy,
and a large number Of Congressman and other no
liabilities, will also be there.
The new steamer Adriatic was Hoated out Of the
Balance dock early yesterday morning, and twed
20 the Novelty Works, where she will receive her
The question as to the validity of the cOdicils to
the will OF the late Henry Parrish, the millionaire
came up yesterday before the Surrogate, and stands
81 -. :. a,on~rod IN this morning.