The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-06

Two Weeks lhteT UtWb ITUiH Sdulp SCott Las DCcu
received The troops were in good health; and as
Colonel Johnston had 500 men and thousand
animals in good condition, the impression was that
he would not wait for reinforcements, but would
proceed as soon as practicable. Nothing positive
was known of the intentions of the Mormons. as all
communication with Salt Lake City was prohibited.
The War Department has ordered Lieut.. Mullen to
open wagon road from Fort Benton, on the Mis-
sour, to waa walls, on the Columbia river for the
convenience of emigrant trains, as the Mormon war
may render the central route impractcabe for some
time.
The steamer Indian, with four days later news
from Europe arrived at Portland yesterday after
noon. She left Liverpool on the oath ult.
The United States steamship Niagara arrived at
Plymouth on the 23d ult, with her machinery some
what damaged by boisterous weather.
The Ariel, having completed her repairs, was to
have left for Bremen on the day the Indian sailed
Operations for relaying the Atlantic telegraph
cable had been resumed, and The British frigate
Agsmemnon had placed fifty miles Of the cable on
board
Polish bookseller had been arrested in London
for publishing pamphlet advocating the assassna-
tion Of the French Emperor.
The proposed abolition Of interest on deposits by
the banks OF this city had attracted attention in
London.
1t was stated by Lord Derby in the House Of
Lords that there was no foundation for the report
that the government intended TO import free negroes
from Africa and form them into regiments
An amendment 70 the Oaths bill of Lord John
Russell, which continued the exclusion Of Jews from
Parliament, was negatived in the Commons by q
heavy vote.
Further news had been received at London from
India, but the details meagre. Lucknow had not
been taken at the Inst adviccs. The cannonsdc
was TO have taken place on the 22d Of February
Ncna Sahib was reported to be wandering about the
country.
The Calcutta mail steamer. with dates from China
TO the 18th Of February, had arrived at Suez. Yeh
The former Chinese Governor Of Canton, had arrived
at Hong Kong, on board the Inhexible, on his way
60 Calcutta. The blockade Of Canton was raised on
the 10th Of February, and order prevailed in that
city. Trade had reopened. The Americans and
Russians had joined the French and English in de-
mand on the Chinese government, and about the
middle Of March the ultimatum Of the Emperor was
expected. II was rumorod that the operations Of the
French and English woud be extended as far "a
Pekin.
Mr.. De Leon, American Consul at Alexandra
had returned from his mission 10 Syria. which be
had undertaken on account Of the murder and out
RACES perpetrated on American family near Jsffs
Abe details Of which published short time since
-Four Of the Arab murdercrs had been convicted by
The Turkish authorities, and would be executed as
soon as confirmation Of the sentence was received
from Constantinople.
The Liverpool cotton market had somewhat i'm
proved, and closed without excitement at small
advance on oil qualities, but with declining ten
dency. The market for breadstuffs was dull, owing
principally 10 the fine growing weather. Flour and
wheat had both declined. The provision market
was very inactive, and quotations nominal for bee
and pork. Gold continued TO flow into the Bank Of
England, and further reduction In the rate Of dis
count was talked Of Consols closed at noon on tho
24th ult., at e6f eTt for money. and cat for &C
count. The funds exhibited general steadness and
closed firmly with slight advance. Commercial
sfAirs throughout France continued greatly de
pressed and the railroads were carrying little or nc
freight
The time Of both Senate and House was taken uT
yesterday by debate on bill for the better proec
Sion Of life and property in the city Of Washington
Ube Lecompton bill is expected TO come up in the
q to-day, when Mr. Stevens, Of Georgia, whc
nct spoken, intends TO speak on the subject
venue bill will be presented 10 the House
pane in a day or two, and consideration
at an early day. All the amendments
the Chamber of Commerce have been
in the bill. Nothing Of importance
led in the State Legislature.
ttutionsl Convention Of Kansas ON ,he
Ordered remonstnnce TO be immedi.
into Congress protesting against the ad
Kansas under the Lecompton constitu.
he Convention have decided TO submit the
institution 10 q vote Of the people on the third
DAY In May, and also that an election for State
county officers shall take place at the same
be- all laws not repugnant TO the constitution 10
emain In force until they expire by their own lim
1etiQl.