The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-01-26
The News.

The steamship Black Warrior from New Orleans
and Havana, is considerably overdue at this port
indeed. her owners have been expecting her arrival
snce the 18th inst She had not been heard Of when
we went to press, and her absence is the cause OF
much anxiety TO those interested.
Additional accounts from Nicaragua received by
the James Adger, which arrived Saturday, may
be found on the first page. The statement regard
ing the operations on the San Juan river will be
read with interest.
The leak of the steamship Atlantic has been as
oertained to be about two feet from the stem and
foot and half below the water line. The cargo in
the forward compartment is considerably damaged
Most of it, however. has been discharged, and men
are at work stopping the leak.
The National Kansas Committee are holding
their sessions in this city, The report of the Secre
tary states that ninety thousand dollars have been
subscribed to the fund of the Committee since July
last. OF this sum eighty-one thousand dollars have
been expended in forwarding emigrants and fur
nishing supplies 10 needy settlers.
A shocking tragedy was Brought to light in this
city yesterday. German, named Rhineman, poi
soned himself and family. Intemperance is the
cause assigned for the commission of the dreadful
deed.
the Camden and Amboy Railroad Company, and
also the pier ITSELF have been seriously damaged by
tire heavy masses Of ice piled upon it by the tide.
The steamer john Potter, lying az the same pier,
was cut through, but has since been repaired
Strenuous efforts are being made at the Nav Ya-d
10 get the United States steamer Arctic clear o. oc
ice, in order ths; she may proceed to the reet o.
the British ZIG Princess Louisa, reported of this
L., 1.~-sl ,o 81, nat,s
Elsewhere may be found a number Of letters from
our correspondents ut Washington and Albany. They
envelope many interesting facts with reference 70
the political movements in progress at the national
and state capitals that will stare the wire workers
and plotters Of ali sections and parties.
Letters from London Paris, Vienna and Madrid
received by the Persia. from our correspondents
q, thoge centres OF social aud political affairs, are
given in TO days paper. They viii afford our read
ers important information upon q variety OF topics
Inaccessible from other sources.
The rews by the Persia, from Liverpool, received
ON Saturday checked sales in cotton, which we're
confined 20 a few hundred bales, the market closing
quiet and rather unsettled Flour was inactive, and
with moderate sales closing at easier rates for com
mon State and Western brands. There were no
transactions Of sufficient magnitude after the receipt
of the Persia 10 shOT its effect upon the mar
ket for breadstuIs Wheat was arm before the
news, with sales of common Southern white,
sHoat, at 81 Gs 81 20, and choice
do, with Missouri, at 81 -. Corn was
unchanged, while sales Of Western mixed
were made at &c in store at the Atlantic
docks, and &c. from Store in the city. Pork
was firm, with sales Of new mess at sci, and
old at $40 s5l a t20 closing at the latter
figure. Sugars were hrm, with moderate sales OF
hogsheai al full prices. 800 boxes were sold 70
yefners. OF rates stated in another column. Coffee
wa steady, with limited ssles Of Rio, as dealers
were disposed 70 await the advent Of the auction
sale advertised Tor the 9th inst 100 bags Of Bahia
were sold az PC. Frerhts were unchanged. while
engagements verc 10 q moderate extent. Cotton was
engaged for Liverpool az d., and some lots Tor
steamer at 7-lCd. Flour wac unchanged. and grain
nominal al ia 7ld. The interference from ice sill
prevented the delivery Of grain on shipboard. The
question nooted on Change how fsr the Atlantic
Dock Company were liable 10 storers Of grain, &c,
provided want Of due diligence in keeping open
the communication on their part could be shown.