The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-02-17

The Dallas. Clarendon treaty is laid over till the
OH of March, the first day of the new admins
tzaton. Our Geographic dispatches and Washing
Den letters give the particulars. II appears that the
South opposed to it, amendments and all, on &C
count OF a slavery clause in the Anglo Honduras
treaty, which belongs to the Dallas treaty. Other
prevailed to prevent its confirmation by the
present Senate and its fate after the 4th of March,
under the new administration, is problematical
The Netherlands extradition treaty was passed by
. two-thirds vote. The War Department has re
oeved intelligence from General Wool, stating that
peace and quiet prevailed throughout the depart
nent of the Pacific and that he has doubt it will
sontinue SO long the Indians are treated with or
binary justice.
The Disunion Convention assembled yesterday
ut Utica About one hundred persons were in at
tendance. The Convention fully endorsed the sen.
siments Of the Disunon Convention held at Wor-
cester, and openly avow secession.
Intelligence from Havana was received in this
city yesterday, announcing that the celebrated
Arctic adventurer, DIR. Kane. was in 80 critical a
condition that his life despaired Of. more par
SECULAR account of this lustrous citizen is given in
another column, together with the telegraphic an
nouncement which was received via Mobile and ad.
dressed to Henry Grinnell, Esq.
The intelligence from Mexico is important. Our
correspondent, writing under date Of Feb. l. states
Shat on the previous evening treaty had been
signed between the United States and Mexico, by
which this government is TO loan Mexico sl5 900 000
or this 50 900 900 goes 70 pay American claims
AS security for the loan the United States are -
receive fifteen per cent OF the customs. Arrange
nents are also to be made for more unrestricted
commercial intercourse between the two countries.
postal treaty win also 60 into operation at the
came time. The papers give some further accounts
OF revolutionary movements, which appear ID be
continually breaking out in that distracted country.
Advices from Havana 10 the 10th instant state
that Mr.. Rapelye, who was formerly connected with
the North River Bank Of this city, as bookkeeper.
had died in the cars at Bejucsl, between Bstabano
and Havana Mr.. william Berry, Of Kentucky, and
Mr.. Ira Cunch, Of Chicago, had also died, the lat
Ger suddenly. II is thought that the sugar crop
you'd be somewhat short of that grown last
TIE health Of the island WIS god. The
Spanish Minister at Mexico, Senior Sorela, had
arrived at Havana with all his ATTACHES. AL sorts
Of rumors were afoat in consequence. The archives
and affairs generally OF the Spanish Legation in
Mexico were left in the hands OF the French Minis
Ter. A company, composed Of some OF the most
wealthy and influential merchants, had been formed
in Havana to lay down an electric telegraph cable
between that city and Key West. Branch banks
are also proposed in Mstanzas, Cafdenas, Villa
Clara, 81. Jago and many other places. Specula-
Aon meets with no check, and all sorts Of specu
htive schemes are brought forward with a rapidity
strongly resembling public mania The news IL
quite interesting, and may he found elsewhere.
The mails Of the Europa reached this city from
Boston last evening. Our London files Of 3lst ulti.
mo contain most interesting memoir Of the late
Princess Leven. Admiral Seymour has forwarded
another despatch TO the English government rea.
Awe 10 the progress Of the war In China, in which
he alludes 10 the action Of our navy. The repudia
tion Of the state debt Of California laid hold Of
IN London with view TO prejudice American credit
IN Europe.
The Burdell murder case still occupies the stten.
ton Of the authorities and interests the public An
examination Of the prisoners was had yesterday be
kers the Coroner and they severslly answered no,
guilty" TO the charge preferred against them. TSs
answer Of young Snodgra~ il somewhat reusrSs
hle. In reply 10 the Coroner be said 81 am en-.
sirely innocent I know nothing whatever of The
face relating 10 the murder Of DIR. Burdsl II any
ooe knows anything about the murder IN the family
I think it is Miss Augusta Cunningham with the
mother. Understand me-that ia, IL the murder wa,
perpetrated by any Of the Inmates Of the house. .
The case was submitted for the aston Of the Grand
Jury Of the Court Of General Sessions yesterday by
The Recorder, who will proceed with the examins
zion Of witnesses as soon as possible. Elsewhere
will be found full report Of the whole proceeding
together with an account OF the visit OF our reporters
10 the prisoners in the Tonbs.
The Board Of Aldermen met last evening. The
most important business transacted was the passage
Of resolution requiring the Harlem Railroad TO
place their track in the Bowery 10 perfect order,
and oDvste certain obstructens Of the Third avenue
cars on the same route
In the Board Of COuncilmen last evening, Mr.. OF
larson moved that the resolution complimentary 10
Espstor Broderick Of California, now visiting this