The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-10-25
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY, OCTOBER rs, 1857.

half the amount that might have been expected to
arise in this time from the repeal and reduction Of
war duties.
The London Star of 10th of October, re marks -
Lord Canning is sick, not unto death, but unto re-
siQr alton. The appointment Of q successor is, we
suppose not yet determined upon, Lord Canning not
having had time to report the fact of his Illness but if
all India were poed to decide upon the question the
military and the whole OF the European Inhabitants
the OWL service excepted, would vote for Lord
Lllenborough.
The London Times of 9th of October, remarks =
It is strange that the sagacious government of
project Of erecting Rouman kingdom on the from
tier OF the three Empires OF the East The tradi-
tional policy Of Napoleon was followed up when the
Russian passage of the Pruth was considered suff-
cient cause OF war. The c0nnexion of the Pfinci
paltes with Turkey was rightly considered the best
security against their absorption by more aggres-
sive Power.
The Neapolitan government has not neglected the
commercial interests Of ts subjects Since l845 re-
cprocity treaties have been concluded with the prn
cpal European States and also with America, which
have led to considerable reduction Of import du.
lies. As results Of this policy, the imports OF cotton
from England have increased in 1854 about 23 per
cent, those of coffee 40 per cent OF woolens 80 per
cent, OF hardware l36 per cent, and of Goldfish l44
cent.
The London ErGniner Of the 9th inst. says:-If
Lord Canning be not the man for the present exigen
cies Of the Indian empire, personal considerations
should be permitted to stand in the way OF his i'm
mediate recall; nor we believe it possible that
Lord Palmerston will hesitate moment to take this
step, il he enterains even doubt of the Governor
Generals fitness for his trying position.
In England the month of September has been sim
guarly prolific with mercantile failures numbering
no lees than ten firms one bank and one cotton mills
company, whose liabilities range from 100000 to
100000, or more.
The Lords Commissioners of the British treasury
have certified to the commissioners for the reduc-
ton of the national debt that the actual surplus reve
nue. of the United Kingdoms of Great Britain and Ire
land, beyond the actual expenditure thereof for the
year ended the 3Oth day OF June 1857, amour ed to
the sum Of three hundred and eleven thousand one
hundred and eleven pounds six shiuings and seven
pence.
company has been started in Paris to work the
gold placers Of French Guiana
For the present there is no idea of a French ex
petition to Cochin China
All the naval forces sent to China by France have
arrived at Macao.
Letters from Africa state that the English Cover
nor of Alden has supplied officers of instruction to
the different soveregns on the shores of the Red sea-
The speedy publication of La Relation du Voyage
fait dan les Mers du Nord par lie Prince Napoleon"
on board the Refine Hortense, is announced This
work, revised by the Prince, is from the pen of one
Of his tellow.tomists, M. Charles Edmond. This
voyage extended far as Iceland and the country Of
the Esquimaux.
Several Russian agents who had been sent into the
Austrian States to examine the different details of
the working OF the railways, had met with obstacles
OF very unfriendly character. These Russians had
in consequence been ordered to change the of
their examination to France, Prussia, and Belgium
The farm now cultivated by Allen Pollock in the
west Of beand consists of 10000 acres. There are
under turnips 1000 acres OATS 5000; wheat,
200 potatoes, 400 He has 900 head of cattle for
stall feeding, 400 working horses and paws Ga 900
monthly in wages. There have been erected on IL
so miles Of stone wall fences.
Whilst the cotton trade seems TO be almost in a
langushing condition in Lancashire, England u is
extending itself by rapid strides in Russia. fills
are being built and enlarged ~ a. cye.io Bs.
Amongst the former is colossal es.-s sotnent,
which is in progress of erection close % Pc
burg. This new mill will have in 10 100 900 aoin-
dies, for spinning 3Ss and 40's yarn ,n1sij NE,
but with some proportion Of throstle. lie mo.sye
power will be pair Of steam engines, having 60
inch cylinders and feet stroke, nominal 100, olt
capable OF exerting power of 900, horse power,
with double fiue circular b0hcrs, working d nom
40lb. TO 50lb. pressure.
Several years before the Eastern war thc Emperor
Nicholas had sent committee Of officers and scion
hfc men to explore the course OF the Amoor 10 the
point at which 1t pours its waters into the Pacific.
After receiving the report Of this committee, the
Emperor decreed the foundation Of the port and
town Of NikoajeK This town is now daily increas-
ing in wealth and population. Many Chinese and
Americans have emigrated hithcr, and its commerce
is considerable.
The following is statement of sums brought by
the rebels in India into the city OF Delhi from the