The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-01-07
IMPROVEMENT IN CONSOLs AND COTTON.
&c, &c, &c

The Collins mail steamship Atlantic, Capt Eldridge,
from Liverpool at 1;20 W. the 23d ult, arrived
her dock at half past O'Clock yesterday afternoon
She brings four days later
The london Times says is understood that the East
India Company have received formal that 1t Is the
intention Of government. TO bring bill for the total
abolition of the double government The G5e (mniste-
rial organ says this statement substantially correct
The London Times says the appointment Of an ambassa-
the Court from the Emperor Of Russia person
of Baron Brunow may be regarded political fact Of
some significance The rank of ambassador has been
conferred on Russian envoy since 1889 The return Of
Baron Brunow with the highest rank that be held by
the envoy of ope country TO another may be regarded
strong evidence of the friendly disposition present
Emperor and Of his appreciation Of the interests of tho
two countries.
The French ships Of war intended for China ap-
pointed TO leave Toulon between the Goth and 18th OIL
December and wouli proceed direct TO Hong Kong with,
800 troops board. Tho proposed expedition Cochin
China is understood to be adjourned
stated (but contradicted by the Parie) TINT thu
Emperor Napoleon in consequence of representations
by England had consented to sub nit the question
expectation of negroes Africa French colones
10 a conference to be held in London.
false report having found its way into some of tha
EnglBn eHeCt tnat the steamship Atlantlc
her outward trip, had passed the Vanderbilt in dig
abled state of Queenstown, Capt Edrijge letter "a
the Underwriters' Association OF Liverpool, says
Had the Atlantic the Vanderbilt in such state shs
would not have left her until she had safely
into harbor understand whence tho report has
arisen az the Atlantic left the Vanderbilt ia New York
not intending 10 leave for some months As the report
has obtained great publicity and may some anx-
iety, will thank you 10 contradict It,
Rumors OF ministerial changes again in circulation
London. The London Advertiser understands that Mr.
Vernon Smith will leave the Board Of Control be sue
oeeded by Sir Wood and that probably the Marquis
IAnsdowne would retire from public life.
The Emperor Napoleon the 2ist mo- gave an au-
dience General Don Juan Almonte who presented his
credentials Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Penpo-
tenary Of the Mexican republic.
The marriage treaty Of the Princess Royal OF England
with the Prince Of Prussia had been signed by
Minister and Lord Clarendon also by the Arch
bishop Of Canterbury the lord Chancellor and the Chan
cellor of the Excbequer.
The report of Intended alliance between tho Primes
Of Orange and the Princess Alice of England said 70 bo
totally destitute Of foundation.
An imperial decree had been issued providing fov the
partial enfranchisement Of the serfs In Russia rhs de-
Institutes very important changes relations be-
tween the pesssny and The landed proprieors Of the
country. -.---.- 49,
Along pendins dispute between the King OF Hanover
jewels" valued million sterling Is said TO havo
been recently settled In favor Of the claims OF Hanover
NJ waewssi, Minister of Frarce for Foreign Anairs,
opened his salons for the first time this the 18th
uItimo Crowds OF dplomatsts and fashonabes wers
present. but the observed all observers were Madam
de Morny and Fcruk Khan The Persian envoy said a
rather clever thing lie asked how liked Franco
with more fankpess than civ,y no replied "Not much.
Superfuies be had for the asking but the
Of life can't be had at any price"
The Neapoliton government declared the steamer
Cagliar 10 be fair prize Of The Minister Of Foreign
Affairs has published statement supporting this view
The English prisoners included the Impeachment, 70
be tried Immediately.
The Intelligence from Germany sl repres uts the 6nan
ea embarrassments very great although thought
that the crisis decidedly approaching termination
The reduction Of the Austrian army proceeding with
great rapidhy.
In Of the fact that unlikely that King OF
Prussia 1uid be able io his governing functions
the expiration Of the three during which Tho
rince Of Prussia appointed the conduct Of affairs,
the question Of how the should be
was claiming attention. Official communications from
Berlin represent that had not been decided N create
regency, and supposed that extraordinary pow
srs" would be ootSerred on the Prince Of Prussia
The Swiss Federal Council has officially laid before tho
authorities Of the Canton de vsud the question Of the
sion OF the Nallee des nappcs 70 France
In France the extraordinary trial Of Madame dc Jeufss,
ber and her gamekecpcr for the murder Of NJ
Guot had terminated the acqu,,a of all the prisoners.
The affair very complicated and attracted great
attention throughout France
Further attempts 10 launch the Ievnthan post
poned until the spring tides at the commencement of
January. The hydraulic power was to be than
doubled The ship remained and Arm The ways,
and high tide had nearly six feet Of water under her
The London Weekly Regtaer announces the death AZ
Rome Of the youngest Of Sir John Bowrng, Governor
Of Hong Kong. The deceased gentleman, Who in hs
3cth year, was Jesuit priest
Mr. James Coppcck the celebrated Parliamentary agent,
Is dead
Beaie, engaged in tho Leighwoods murder, was laet
night found guilty and received sentence of death
The British steamer Parans, Southampton On 18th
ultmo from the South Pacific and West Indies, bad
on board
Specie, bullion and gold dust received across the
kthmus from the Pacific ports .tlbOlD
Specie and bullion from alfornia. hts4
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Do from Nanzanillo ............s......... lsso0
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