The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-07

lying at one of the Brooklyn docks, and scuttled
and sunk m twenty feet water. She was q new YES
sci, and insured for SIS, 900.
The Bond street murder is still the absorbing topic
of the day with all classes Of the people, Each days
evidence increases in intensity the public wonder
and the revelations Of each tness adds to the
interest Of the terrible tragedy in addition to the
conolete report Of the testimony given elsewhere,
in the editorial columns may be found Q brief sum
mary Of the strong points brough. out during yes
terdays proceedings. 1t is under TODD that Mrs.
Cunningham will be placed upon the witness stand
this morning
We have three days later news from Europe,
received by the Africa, which arrived at this port
yesterday, from Liverpool the oath ult The intel
hgence is rather important. 1t had been announced
in the Prussian Chambers that the King was fully
listed with the diplomatic arrangements made for
the settlement Of the difficulty with Switzerland.
conference of representatives of the Powers inter
ested would meet at London to decide upon the fu-
ture of Neuchatel; and accounts from St. Peters
burg state that this conference will not Genuine itself
10 the Neuchatel dispute, but will also deal with
the question of asylum granted by Switzerland to
political refugees and perhaps with the constitution
of the Confederation ITSELF Italy again unquiet
in some Provinces. We have reports from Madrid
TO the effect that new tariff arrangement would be
made between Spain and the United States relative to
the duties on Cuban sugar and American products i'm
ported into the island. With regard to the long
pending Sound Dues question, it is said France OBJ
ects 10 the latest plan proposed for its settlement
The ship Confederation, of Philadelphia, was ashore
in the Mersey and badly damaged.
Our advices from China are dated at Hongkong
on 10th of December, and are important. At Can
ton Governor Yeh refused to yield to the demands
or terms OF the English and his followers had set
tire TO the factories, and all the Hongs were de-
stroyei The Oriental, Agra, and Nero antle Banks
were on fire. o. T. Lane, nephew Of Sir John Bow
ring, was killed by the falling Of wall. It was
said the city of Canton would no longer oe spared
by the British aod that the discharge Of rockets and
shells had commenced when the news left.
From Persia we learn that two British steam fri
gates and forty boats had entered the Bushire
roads, and that the town would surrender. The
Busbire fort was already taken, and a landing had
been Effected the island OF Rassack by the British.
rbe Russian navy was operating on the shores Of
the Caspian, and the fotIa had engaged and routed
a strong feet of Starpa pirates, and then landed.
This was looked on as movement in aid Of the Shah.
IL N repOIleQ Luht peEOI vi Chnd HAS mdue
some important concessions TO trade facilities to
the Gar lately.
We have news from Sierra Leone dated on the
10Th of December. Affairs quiet at Gambia.
From the Leeward Coast and Cape Coast we learn
things were quiet, but business was very dull. In
Sierra Leone trade had been fat, the principal pre-
duce offered being hides, and those but sparngly,
even at high prices.
We have news from Tampco TO the 10th ult. The
revolutionary forces under Cara an old partisan
of Santa Anna-were RAPIDLY approaching the town,
and the inhabitants were il the greatest alarm, as
the invader had evinced an intention of giving up
the place to be plundered by the soldery. Our
countryInen, il seems, greatly in need OF the
protection of vessel of war.
Bradford r. Wood has been appointed member
Of the New York Harbor Commission, in place of
Preston King, resigned
But little OF general interest happened in Con-
grets yesterday, both houses being occupied With
the private calendars.
In the Assembly yesterday bill was reported
providing for the removal of Quarantine. It author
ICES the Governor to appoint five Commissioners,
who TO select q new location and erect proper
buildings and il allows the Commissioners to Sc.
lect Sandy Hook if deemed advisable, and the
authorities of New Jersey concur. One hundred
and fifty thousand dollars are appropriated towards
carrying out the objects of the bill The powers of
the Health Officer and Emigration Commissioners
are not interfered with.
Fire Marshal Baker has another remarkable case
Of an attempt at arson under investigation A man
named Patrick Garvin and another called Philip
Coryin were arrested yesterday, by the Fifth ward
police, charged with the offence. The liquor st IRE
No. IS Worth street was 10 be fired with campbcne.
A demijohn filed with that combustible fluid was
found on the premises. One of the Witnesses swore
that the accused parties had endeavored to persuade
him TO wilfully fire the store, and procure this cam
phenc for that purpose; but instead Of accedng 10
their wishes he informed the police
In the Board Of Aldermen last evening petition
presented from J. T. Mills, Offering ten thous and
dollars for the privilege of establishing new stage
route through Lexington avenue, &c II was laid on
the table. II IL proposed to grant this privilege to
other parties at the usual nominal license fees The
appointment Of Thos. II. Wainwright a. Clerk Of the
Commissioner Of Streets and Lamps in place Of John
Lyons, was confirmed. John Lyons was appointed
Superintendent Of Streets aud Lamps, in the room
Of J. Dewey, deceased.
The EuroTeau ne~s by the Baltic considered more
favorable han was expected for cotton, AMI the ssies
yesterday embraced about 900 bales the s,os sg
drm. The Africa's came 10 hand too late the
afternoon. yesterday, for 10 effects 70 be developed
Flour less buoy ami, while sales moderate and
prices rather easer 10, Of handsome amber oolorei
Missouri wheat sold 81 81 ts and Kentucky red q, 81 So
Corn sold 70 limited exHb, ., zoo from store and
i2c. delivered PORK active ana buoyant with
usn saes OF ai s2i 90 si1 IS and OF old 40.
ct $40 IS $40 So Sugars we're In fair demand, with
sal Of $50 hbds Cuba 800 bbs and 20 hhds Dsmsrara
ana days 400 hhcs Molado and 80 boxes Havana
si price, given In another column Conee ques and
steady. Frsshts were without change OF moment, and
engagements moderate.
The house IN Baltimore referred yesterday - having
failed Was that Of james G. Wilson Co.
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