The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-29

icer Of the navy Of the United States Mexico was
plunged In revolution early In the year, and It's
progress towards social decentralization and politi
cal degradation continues to this hour. President
Comonfort was overthrow and exiled, and his sue
cessors, Zuloaga and Juarez, will soon in all proba
blity be driven from the seat of power. pari
cidal attempt was m ade the life of the Emperor
Napoleon. but Orsini and Pierri, who were execut
ed for the crime, were regarded by many
as political martyrs. This gave rise to temporary
difficulties between the governments Of France and
England, which eventuated in the resignation of
Lord Palmerston as Premier and the formation Of
the cabinet of Lord Derby. The vast empires OF
China and Japan have been opened to trade, civil
cation and the influences OF Christianity, by trea
ties made with the United States, Russia England
and France. The wonderful achievement Of sub
merging telegraph cable across the Atlantic
ocean from Ireland to Newfoundland, was success
fully accomplished during the year, and England
and America have spoken by its means, and will
again, if energy and ability do it, hold commu-
Mon through the wire. King Frederick William,
Of Prussia, one Of the most beloved OF
the continental sovereigns in Europe was forced
to retire from the throne by i'll health, when his
brother the Prince Of Prussia, took Office as re-
gent The republics of Peru and Venezuela have
passed through severe revolutionary struggles.
President Raez, Of St. Domingo. was hurled from
the chair Of office, and General Santana restored
TO power, after in turn ousting General valyerde.
An earthquake visited the valley of Mexico caus-
ing great losa OF life and property. Mount vesu.
vius was in eruption, and Donatis comet was dis
cernibe in 1853. Many Christians were massacred
in Jeddah by fanatic Mahomedans. The rule OF the
powerful East India Company was brought to an
end during the twelve months now about to eapse.
The names Of the most prominent Of the rulers
of the world are given in the HERALD to-day, with
the dates Of their accession to office.
The telegrsphic chess match between New York
and Philadelphia was concluded last night, when
the New Workers resigned on the thirty ninth
move.
he cotton market heavy yesterday while the sales
restricted to about 500 bales closing at about .c
FOR mddng uplands The total receipts the ports have
reached e4 600 showing an increase those Of 1857
OF 6 90 bales and Dos 900 those OF 1856 The total
exports amount TO $40 0O0 against 4sc 900 In 1857 and
4es 900 in 1855. The total increase Of exports last
year amounts to $4,000 bales and 1866 Of S2s 900
bales The receipts Of -four good for tho OF
the year while common graos OF State and Western
easier. Extra brands, the other hand, hrm aud
prices sustained. Southern -four was in good request
and quotations steady. Wheat in somewhat better
request, and prices steady for good qualities Corn
rather more active, while prices were less buoyant
Western mixed sold at 76Kc TIC, yellow Jersey
at csc. T6c., white ct T2c. 7Sc.. and old do
at 7sc. Pork heavy and lower with sales of old
at sl7 25 sl7 so and at sIT SIX, and sales were
made Tor March and April delivery al SIS IS old primo
al sl3 25 and at SIS 60 for Lard Arm and
in good demand. Sugars qsio;: the GALES
confined 10 400 500 bbls. New Orleans, part by auction
rates even.in another column. Coffee active
with saee Of two crsoe Of RIO, consisting OF about ii sos
bags Ii1c, with 400 DO Laguayra at ilI.c Freight
engagements were light, ard rates unchanged.
The Squabblimg Politicians OF the Dsy-The
Wants OF the Country, and the Policy or
the People.
Some Of our newspaper cotenporsries appear
to entertain the idea that there is serious danger
Of bloody "aisir Of honor" or two between
Douglas and Sliiell and Douglas and Jones, az
soon az possible after the arrival Of the Illinois
Senator at Washington. We, however, upon this
soore, are not in the least degree alarmed. The
issue Of The late terrible affair between family
representative Of our New York Secretary of
State and one Of Our city delegation in Congress
satisfies ia that, though our modern belligerent
politicians may be disposed to shed q vast amount
Of iuk at each other, bloOd-letting involving the
chances OF bullet in the skull. hole in the
lungs, broken back or wooden leg, il an
amusement for which they have no particular
fancy. They have other fish to fry, and their
Iives are too valuable to be put up as target We
no more anticipate therefore, shooting match
at each other between SIidell and Douglas, or
Douglas and Jones, than We expect to see gold
dust gathered from the Russ pavement, or John
Minor Bolts elected President q the United
States
Viewed In another light, however, these con-
stanily recurring personal squabblcs between
the fiery and fusFy politicians Of the country
arc not without their moral Of warning
and admoDiiiou 10 the American people. Ia
all these vulgar personal accusations and re-
examinations there Is TOO much Of The seasoning
Of Kansas border rufianism to be lightly disre-
garjcd. And Of all ,he causes which, during
the last twenty years, have operated TO dwarf
our public men into pothouse politicians, and 10
demoralize and brutalizc their minds aud their
manners. nothing has been so fruitful Of mis-.
chief as this great public nui1ancc which may
b. summed ny In that one wofd-Kansas.
And 10 whom and TO what cause are we in
debtcd for this dctnoralizing Kansas agitation!
To poor Pierce and Mr.. Douglas, and to their
desire 70 win the sweet voices Of the South in the
Cincinnati Presidential Convention. While Clay,
Calhoun Webster, Buchanan, Silas Wright, and
such Of our old school Of statesmen, controlled
the Senate upon tho great questions Of the day
this Kansas experiment Of "squattcr sovereignty"
was never dreamed Of Bat With the disappear
ance Of this class Of mon from Congress new
sct usuTpcd their placcs--uot . st Of statesmen
Of even = secondary class, but a set Of housing,
pct,ifoQ5ng and misunderstanding politicians,
such a. Douglas ToOmbs stephens. Bright, and
n4ir~. IL thp same sort af Presidential tiuEprs