The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-04-30

The steamship Arabia. which left Liverpool on the
forenoon Of the 18th inst, arrived at her dock at
Jersey City early yesterday morning. bringing seven
days later European news Of an interesting char
scter.
No change OF importance had taken place in the
London money market, and the rate Of discount
remained unaltered. Consols were quiet and closed
steadily on the evening Of the 10th at s6i s63 for
money and 964 e6i for account. The specie re
serve Of the Bank of England had decreased $40 800
Cotton, Of all descriptions, experienced slight
decline In the Liverpool market. AT Manchester
trade very quiet and prices tended in favor of
buyers. who were holding of for later news from
America. Flour was dull, without change In prices.
In the London market sugar was heavy, and from
sixpence to one shilling per hundred cheaper for
common sorts. Coffee was dull and some descrip-
tiops had fallen.
The British Parliament re-sssembled on the 18th
Inst but nothing Of importance had taken place in
either house, although some highly interesting re.
marks were made with reference TO the new pass
port system OF France, the English plan Of enlising
negro soldiers in Africa for service in India and the
naval estimates. Lord Derby's government, gene
rally supported by the Commons, was determined to
keep up an efficient Channel feet in imitation, as
asserted, of Napoleon's armament at Toulon.
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England, had arrived in London, and was received
by Queen Victoria. His reception at Dover and
other places was mos, fattering Simon Bernard
trial WAS concluded in London on the 10th instant
but we have not received the verdict Of the jury.
Mr.. James made an impassioned address for the de
fence while he denounced Napoleon as an assassin
and depot amidst the cheers Of the spectators in
court.
M phfral -ociatv If ondon Uaa diannaed
TO doubt the accuracy Of Dr. Kane's theory Of an
open Polar Sea- and the members thought he
was mislead by erroneous calculations Of others
when he adopted it.
France was quiet and the Emperor had gone to
visit bis farm in the Sologae. Government had
named its candidates for the vacant seats in the
Legislative body from Paris The opposition candi-
dates. with one exception had refused an invitation
10 visit the Tuleries. The government bill asking
the sum Of $50 900 900 francs for improvements in
Paris was warmly opposed in the Legislature.
The relations between Naples and Sardinia grow
ing ont Of the Csgliari AFFAIR very threatening
In Russia the emancipation question made great
progress.
From Madrid we learn that Senior Latragua. the
MeScan Minister in Spain, having received from
General zuloaga order to resign his functions
refused to comply stating that there being still two
competitors for the Presidency Of the Mexican
republic, General Zulosgs had st present no legal
right 70 the title.
Three fourths Of the city Of Chrstians the capital
Of Norway, was destroyed by fire on the lith inst.
The Losses were estimated at ten millions Of francs
Additional sdvices from India state that order
WA beginning TO be restored In Lucknow under Sir
Colin Campbell. Major Hodson who captured the
King OF Delhi, was killed at the storming OF Luck
now. The rebels were still In great force at Bun.
delcund. The territory Of the Rsjah Of Banpour was
confscsted 10 the British crown. Commissioner
Yeh, Of Canton, had arrived at Calcutta a. a pr.
soper.
We have news from Rio Janeiro 10 the 18TH ult..
In anticipation Of the English mail from Brazil. As
previously reported the difference that threatened
rupture between Brazil and Paraguay has been ar.
ranged The rivers are TO be opened 10 the flags Of
Oil nations up 70 Cuysba, the capital Of the most
central province Of Brazil War was almost inevita-
bic between Gen. Urquiza and Buenos Ayres- The
better kind Of coffee was quoted at from 1000 10
1000 rcis and the stock reduced 10 so 900 bags
The steamship Empire City arrived at this port
yesterday from Havana, with news 10 the oath inst
On the 2eth instant the Empire City vas caught In
typboon blowing from the northwest. which oaused
a good deal Of damage 70 her sails, &c. Il was fol,
lowed by o very stiff gale, which continued for
twenty -four hours. Some OF our Correspondents an
that the vigilance Of the British cruisers towards
American vessels d frequently necessary, a. the
slave trade Ia still active.
The trial Of George Green, master Of the Liverpool
packe, ship A z, charged with causing se death OF
James Riley, one Of the crow Of the vessel, on re-
cent voyage was commenced yesterday in the