The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-11

with Liverpool dates to the morning Of the 9th
nit, four days later than the advices received by
che Arabia. The financial and commercial intelli-
gense is satisfactory. Money continued abundant,
and consols maintained the advance previously no.
ticed, the quotations being 95i 95 for money aud
account. Cotton firm at half a cent per pound
above the rates current at the sailing of the Arabia
on the 23d. At Manchester the holders OF goods
had advanced prices, BreadstuGs and provisions
were dull, and further decline in -four and wheat
was anticipated.
The marriage Of the Prince of Prussia and the
Princess Royal of England took place on the 25th,
as per programme. Nothing occurred to mar the
JOYOUS festivities of the occasion but riotous de
monstration at Belfast The disturbance was, how
ever. promptly suppressed.
The American bark Adriatic, the vessel which
came in collision with the steamer Lonnais, and
which escaped from Marseiles recently, was cap
tared by French war steamer and taken back TO
port.
The Continental news is unimportant. The army
OF Paris had sent a grandiloquent address to the
Emperor. congratulsting him upon his recent escape
from assassination.
We have important news from Mexico. Gen. Co
monfort, having been abandoned by his troops, left
the capital OF the 2lst ult. embarked on board the
Tennessee at Vera Cruz and in company with Gen.
Garcia Condo arrived at New Orleans yesterday I'm.
mcdiately IN the departure of Comonfort from the
city the opposing party took possession Of the palace,
called conversion of notables who elected Zuloaga
President Of Puebla and other points in the vicinity
Of the city. Meantime the Chief of the Supreme
Court as President under the constitution, had
called Congress to meet Guiana uata, the focus of
the liberal party, while General Parrodi and others
were preparing At other points to rush against the
capital, and Alvarez was marshallng his forces in
Guerrero.
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Douglas made an
other attempt % have his kaBsss resolutions con-i
dered when spirited scene ensued between Messrs
Douglas, Mason and Davis Mr. Douglas persisted
IN speaking upon the merits of the Kansas question
while his opponents persistentiy objected TO his
doing So and he was finally compelled 10 yield. The
bill providing for an increase of the army then
debated until the adjournment. In executive session
= number Of appointments was confirmed, none of
them, however OF any public importance.
The session OF the House yesterday was occupied
IN discussion Of the bill providing for the safety of
passenger on board vessels propelled by steam.
The requirements Of the proposed law briefly
stated in our report Of the Congressional proceed
ings
The proceedings Of the Legislature yesterday were
entirely devoid o; general interest.
The Republican General Committee me-, las,
nigh, aud debated proposition to petition the lie
gissture TO change the Police law 70 as TO have the
Commissioners elected by the people in the same
manner that the Ten Governors are. thus giving
each party even representation. The Commits
sioners have become unpopular with the magnaies
of the city republicans, and this Is the first blow at
the Board ~ at present constructed.
General Walkers nbustcr steamer Fashion was
sold AZ auction. at Mobile, by order Of the govern
ment 90 the sth inst. The sale wa probably mere
Formally, a. she wa ,ol for two hundred dollar
only.
The annual meeting of the New York State A-ri-
cultural Society held At Albany yesterday, and
was vel attended. The report Of the treasurer
shows The funds 10 le in good condition The pro-
ceeds q the late lair at Buffalo amounted to
s15,073 80. committee was appointed to select a
location Tor the next State fsir. Cmimants~yere on
hand ior Binghamton. Euira, oswcgo. lea Au.
bum and Syracuse. The committee decided up,r
Syracuse. which will he confirmed by thr ,s..
Ia the Cont Of Oyer and Tcrm
James Toolc and Danio Tentrook. allie
who were charged with the muric- r. l...l
Spitzlcn. in Greenwich street Withdrew tlcii plea
Of not guilty and pleaded guilty TO mansaughter In
tho frst degree whereupon Judge Innaham forth
with sentenced Toolc 10 twelve years and ten
months and Tenbrook TO ten years and two months
confinement in the state prison. HagaD, another Of
the party implicated In the murder. will be tried on
Friday. unless he also should enter plea OF man
slaughter in the first degree. o'Conncl. s.il an
other cf the psrtcipstors in the crime Is now, -
our readers viii recolect under sentence Of death
having been convicted Of the offence charged.
In the Court Of General Sessions yesterday Fran.
ces Moore pleaded guilty TO grand larceny, and was
sent 10 the State prison for two years and two
months. Chss. :. Cleayer was convicted Of stealing
quantity Of skins from Levi Cowan, nc 1.-THE prso-
ner) alleging that the complainant owed him money.
The Recorder in sentencing him % the State prison
for two years said that he would Join the District
Attorney in applying 20 the Governor for pardon.
Peter Whitaker and John Curran were convicted Of
an attempt TO break into the Long Island pottery
depot in Nassau street on the 23d Of January. The
former was sent 20 the state prison for two
years and six months and the latter for
two tears and two months. Nicholas COwan.
indicted for an assault with intent 10 rob- pleaded
guilty 90 an assault. and was remanded for -on-
tcnce George siebcrt, charged with burglary in
The hrSt degree, pleaded guilty to M attcmp, 10
commit that high crime. His Honor IN passing sen.
tence said that Siebert was an old offender and no.
torious character and sent him 20 the State pr son
for seven years and -four months. VIM. Deyhn aud
Michael Roach youths, were iricd and convicted Of
breaking into the prcmsesof VIM. = Doan aud steal
ing $50 worth % poultry. Deyln being !hc leader
was sent TO Sing Sing for three years and four
month ehi.e has confederate was sent up lyr two