The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-03-01
The News.

News from Europe to the l4th ult, three days
hitter than that brought by the Indian, has been
seivsd by the arrival of the Niagara at Halifax yes
1srday forenoon. Reports were in circulation in
london of the probable early termination of the
Persian war. The Daily Ne,os asserts very conf
IDENTIFY that the negotiations in progress at Paris be-
tween the Persian Ambassador and Lord Cowley
viii result in the restoration Of amicable relations
between the English and Persian governments The
sane journal states that it has good grounds for be
keving that no troops will be sent from England
either TO Persia or China. The article which up.
peared in the Paris Mo,utew of the 9th
uatimo (re-published in the HERALD of Thurs
day last), developing the Emperor's views with
regard TO the union of the Danuban Principalties,
il condemned by the British press and magnifed
into another European difficulty. The Times says
Englsnd should declare positively against any TEN
psrizng with the integrity of the Turkish empire,
and act with frnness in opposing the union Of the
Principaities. The London money market was
easier. Consols are quoted at 93l "a. The ARR
val of the Persia at Liverpool the morning Of the
I4th caused considerable excitement in the cotton
market and prices advanced three sixteenths of
penny. Breadstuffs were dull, and provisions re
nained without material alteration. The Persia
averaged $40 miles per day during the voyage.
The screw steamship Edinburg, Captain Cum
mngs, from Glasgow 18th ult. arrived yesterday
Dsrning. In her list of passengers We observe the
name Of W. Robertson, United States Consul at
hit ste.
The French screw steamer Cadiz, from Havre sth
and Liverpool 18th ult., arrived at this port las.
evening. The c., it will be recollected put into
Ia
The steamship Philadelphia arrived last night
with Havana dates to the 2Sd inst They contlio
No news Of importance.
We have news from Melbourne, Australia, TO Dec.
I. The gold fields continued to yield abundaatly.
Our files from the Bahamas are dated at Nassau,
n. p, llth Of Feoruary, but the news is not
important. The salvage on the cargo of the ship
Tani:cot had beer settled by mutual agreem ant be-
tween the captain and the salyors. A sslvorage OF
fry per cenS had been awarded on the proceeds Of
the oergo and vessel in the case OF the schooner
BRED. Wording. The question OF steam comnunca-
ton with England, by way of New York, agitatec
m the papers.
We have news from Turks I.lands, dated on 9th
Of January. The demand tor salt was very limited,
and one hundred and twenty thousand bushels re-
NAMED on haud. Salt raking had commenced at
hagus.
Both branches u Congress were hard a. work
yesterday. In the Senate several important Terri
torial bills were passed. The joint resolution in
sreasing the pay of General Scott was discussed
and laid aside till Monday. The Deficiency b was
passed minus the provision donating slS5 900 worth
Of hooks 10 the members Of the House. On the Judi
sial and Executive Appropriation bill coming up an
amendment providing Tor the proposed mission to
Persia created considerable discussion, bet II
eventually prevailed. The proposition to abortion
abe Offices Of the Depariments created humorous
debate. and was finally rejected. The BILL as
amended, was passed and sent 10 the House. The
Senate will hold evening sessions till the final ad-
journment.
In the House yesterday the corruption inquiry
was brought TO close by the resignation Of Mr..
Edwards, Of New York, and the expulsion Of
Messs. simonton and Triplett from reporters seats
The bill reported by the Invest eating Committee TO
protec, the people against corrupt and secret infu
ences in matters Of legislation was passed almost
without debate by a vote Of l0i to 50. But the
bcklenes Of our lawmakers destined TO re, eive
marked Illustration Hardly was the vote passing
The bill recorded when a motion 70 reconsider was
made and sdopted-5G 10 l2s. and the bill was theo
itself, proceeded 10 the consideration Of the tariff
The Senate's amendments was Donconcurred In. sud
Me subject was referred to a conference committee
Washington was yesterday the scene of another
bloody ARRAY, which resulted in the death Of one Of
the parties engaged in it. The facts are given
snder the teegspbic head.
The recent fight at Decompton, Kansas, will. il il
feared, lead 10 renewal Of the bitter feelings be
tween the free State and proslsverv factions. The
members Of the Legislature have already taken sides
IN the controversy, the Council condemnine the
outrage upon the Governor by resolution, while
Che House sustsins bis sssailant. II is believed
there is plot to assassina;e Governor Geary. and
he has sent for detachment Of troops 70 protect his
person. The Legislature have passed an act de
claring resistance 10 the Territorial laws rebellion
and rebellion punishable with death. The House
defeated the Councils bill repeating the test oaths
almost unanimously
Governor Floyd of Virginia, has announced that
he has received his appointment in Nr. Bucbsnan's
Cabinet. Nr. Jones the Postmaster General elect,
mas arrived in Washington. II is said that Mr.. led
yard, Gen. Cas- sOnin.aw, viii be the new As
s.tant Secretary Of state. Washington is rapidly
SLING up with politicians nd piokpockets making
their arrangements ior public and private plumber
The annexed table shows the tcmpersturs Of the
atmosphere an New York curing the past week,
the range OF the barometer, the variation OF TIE
VIVID currents, aud the state Of the weather at three
periods during eaeh day, VIZ: at A. NJ, and and
so'sloct Pm The highest range Of the thermo.
meter was ~ Wednesday sne noon wbeu il reached