The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-01
The News.


The steamship Persia, which left Liverpool at
noon Of the 10th u arrived at this port about three
O'Clock yesterday morning. The news is three days
later than that brought by the City Of Baltimore,
but IS unimportant in its character.
The Liverpool cotton market, which was depressed
and Irregular during the week closed quietly the
I9ta ult at slight reduction in prices. Brcadstus
were heavy and dull. Flour for retail was more in
demand. In the London market sugar was
changed. and there was little coffee Offering. Con-
sois closed the 10th, at 962 96, both for money
and account American securities were unchanged
in price.
The is;e diplomatic correspondence between the
French and English Cabinets was much can.
vassed by the press on both sides Of the Chan.
nci. and II is evident that the public mind
VIA still irritated by the angry discussions and
determinations which had taken place between
Che countries subsequent to the events Of the l4h Of
January. Although in the language of diplomacy
The entente cooie fully restored we assured
that the French navy is TO be placed on complete
war footing Immediately, and that ten thousand
Bit.sh troops arc to be marched to the camp at
ShorncliAe in Kent. Mr.. Disrac denied in Pariia'
nient that the despatch OF Lord Malmesbury had
been Submitted to any Of the French ministers
for approval before being officially forwarded TO the
Emperor
Additional intelligence from China confirms the
report t;lst the Emperor had made war on the Rus
Ean settlement on the AMOR. His Celestial Majesty
had not replied TO the demands Of the allied ambas
sadcrs and an Angc-French force was about 10 run
down the Pec-Ho river towards Pekin. The United
States Commissioner. Mr.. Reed was discussing the
legality OF the Cuban cooe trade with the Spanish
officials at Macao.
II WAS officially announced TO The Spanish Cortes
sast the differences with Mexico would be settled
by negotiation.
violent hurricane visited The port OF Madeira on
Che 9th Of March during which the United States
fngste Cumberland had two washed over
board. and lost all her lower guns and jibboom. She
Vs. driven from four anchors, aud in great dan
ger during the night.
The proceedings of Congress yesterday, 50 tar az
regards the actual business transacted. did not
amount 10 much. The Senate discussed the Min
pesota till! and agreed. by vote OF 90 to Il, that
tho new State should be entitled 10 two representa-
tlves until the next apportionment. In the House
the debate on the Kansas question resumed, and
ut midnight still going The question on
toe Kansas bali will H. taken to-day. The opposi-
zion have united in support OF Crittenden- amend
nent TO the biz.
We refer TO our telegrsphic dispatches for reports
81 yesterdays Legislative proceedings.
Our correspondent at Sydney, n. 5. W. send, Us
81 account OF 4 mutiny and bloody tragedy on board
Che whale ship Junior, Of New Bedford. The crime
was pepetIa;od on Christmas last when the ship
was Oh Van Diemsns land. At the time the boat
steerers had the watch on deck while the officers
were asleep in the cabin, the ship being under easy
sel. portion Of the crew, il appears, armed with
Al. 4.
fhe captain, the third mate and two men. and
wounded the first and second mates and steward.
The mutincers then compelled the mate to navigate
ibe ship " Sydney and when near that port de-
serted the vessel in boats end made for land. The
Junior arrived at Sydney on the 10Th of January.
The police we're; Immediately spprised Of The
ders and strong force de-patchedtc aues, the
mutneers-
despatch from DupLiIs states that navigation
r. cpea between that place aud The western ports Of
Lake Ere.
The motion Cor injunction made BY the United
States government 10 prevent the sale OF the Collins
steamers VIA denied yesterday by Judge Hall in the
Cnised States Circuit Court. His written opinion
IN the case will be delivered this morning The sale
vii. consequently take place this day pursuant to
adjournment
The Bosrd Of Aldermen last night passed = reso-
kt,oa authorizing the Counsel ~ the Corporation to
yncmoriase the Legislature against the passage Of an
oct 20 egsl-e contract for cleaning streets for I'VE
year,. passed by the Common Council in 1857. The
Counsel to the Corporation called upon 10 report
whether committees Of the Board are authorised 70
expend money. and whether the city is liable for
Expenses contracted BY them. The Board autho
ziscd the -four persons who have submitted plans for
growing Broadway totry their plans on two hundred
feet Of the street each The Board viii have the re-
ynainder Of the street Tooved according " the best
plan. The Board adjourned TO Monday evening.
The Alderrnanic Committee on Police mex yester
siay and considered the bills OF several physicians
scr services rendered 10 the department. They
agreed 70 take no action. however. until the physi
Clans would either appear personally before them
snd teaify 10 the correctness Of the b-lls or alx
their sfhdssits 10 them, ss i the usual custom.
The Commissioners Of Emigration met yesterday
snd received a.report from the Castle Garden Com
mttee. giving an inside view of matters at the
smigrnnt depot. This document may be considered
o. formal answer on the part Of the Commissioners
~ the charge of corruption made against them in
connection with the management Of Castle Garden
The preliminary examination Of Alexander C.
Henry, charged with aiding a man named Parker
M passing forged check for 81 400 on the Trades
mems Bank, was postponed yesterday tin Monday
by the Becordt
The examination into the circumstances Of the
scceut 6gh, in Howard street and Broadway was
commenced yesterday afternoon before the Re
eorder, and after the examination Of two witnesses
fhe case was adjourned til Friday afternoon.
The Police Property Clerk has just presented his
Cost report 70 the Police Commissioner j coptous