The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-05-05

The News.
The steamship Europa which left Liverpool on
the afternoon of the 24.h ult. reached Halifax yes
terday morning and the Ariel. from Southampton
2lst ut arrived at this port during the afternoon
We have by these arrivals three days later news
from Europe and later intelligence from India,
Msuritius, South America, the Cape Of Good Hope
and the West Coast of Africa
The Liverpool cotton market was firm when the
Europa left and 900 bales had been sold during the
week preceding. An advance Of quarter Of penny
on the prices quoted on the 18th had taken place
on fair and middlng qualities and other descriptions
bad appreciated correspondingly. Flour was dull,
but corn had slightly advanced in price. Consols
closed in London on the Esd at e6} e6I-an i'm
proyement. There was no change Of importance in
the money market or in American securities
The New York and Liverpool packet ship Forest
Queen WAS found abandoned at sea by all English
vessel, and crew put on board Of her to navigate
her to the nearest port. The destruction Of the
steamship Cortes, of New Bedford 10y fire, at Cape
Crusade Is reported The officers and crew were all
saved.
The English government had withdrawn all the
charges remaining on record against DR.. Bernard
and retired from the prosecution. An impressive
scene took place in court when he was acquitted on
the murder trial, aud the jury were loudly cheered
whom going TO their homes. The verdict Is applaud
ed by the largest portion Of the British press; but
the result produced an astounding sensation in
Paris.
more extended report Of Mr.. Disraeli's speech
on proposing the English budget in the Commons is
given. II viii be seen that he thinks the effects Of
the late financial crisis have not yet passed away
from England.
Coun, Csvour made q remarkable speech in the
Sandman Chambers when in debate on the Conspi-
racy bill. saying that the Piednontese government
well know that its policy disple0sed certain Powers
which were interested In maintaining the slavery ct
Italy and he considered it indispensable that Pied
mont should keep up good and strong alliances.
The Atlantic telegraph cable was being shipped
rapidly on board the Niagara and Agamemnon.
The advces from South America are dated at
Buenos Ayres 4th, Monteydeo 9TH, Rio Janero 18th,
Bahia 2lst and Pernumbuco Gath ult The news Of
the settlement Of the political complications exist
ing between the governments Of Paraguay, Brazil
and France Is confirmed and hopes were expressed
that the differences Of the United States and Para
quay would also be adjusted auicsbly. Colonel
Granada, Of Buenos Ayres, had defeated seven bun.
dred Indians near Caruhue, and the savages fed In
great disorder. The money claims OF England
agains. Buenos Ayres were TO be settled by joint
commission Montevideo was quiet Trade was
generally dull. Coffee had slightly advanced at Rio.
bot the quality was very inferior. Sugars we're firm
at Bahia, but remained heavy at Pernambuco, with
an accommodating stock.
At the Cape Of Good Hope the enlistment OF Ksf.
frs for service in India was proceeding slowly. The
natives were again at war.
Accounts from the west coast OF Africa report the
departure Of Dr. Livingstone. the explorer, for the
Cape Of Good Hope. Trade was doll.
At Singapore, Z. l., on the 9Th ult gold dust
rated--Malayan t29 so, and Australian ssl t3l 60
per bunksl
At Turks Islands on the 26th ult the weather was
6ne, and favorable for salt making, although the
stock on hand did not exceed 900 bushels, which
commanded readily l0c per bushel Provisions and
vegetables were much wanted.
The Board Of Supervisors met yesterday. The
proposition 70 provide mounted police was laid
over til Tuesday next. The Corporation Counsel
advised the Board tina, !, may pay any bill legally
charpesble against the city incurred during the
year 1867, even though the appropriation for that
year foe county expenses should be exhausted and
notwithstanding the particular amount claimed
should NOT be included In the tax levy for 1853 IN.
der the bead of arrears" provided at the time
there shall have been previous appropriation Of
the amount 20 10 be drawn, and an amount in the
treasury sufficient therefor applicable to such pay.
men,
The Aldermanlc Committee on Railroads met yes.
terday but a. no parties interested in any subject
connected with the railroad interest appeared before
them, they adjourned till Thursday next.
The Board Of Almshouse Governors met yester.
day. Prom the reports n the wardcns Il seems
there are 1901 persons now under the care of
the Governors, being q decrease Of l57 since last
week, bat an increase Of los compared with Las.
year. The fine weather is depicting the institutions
r~pidly VIM. s. Duke, the confidential clerk Of the
Governors, notified the Board that be sti couaidsr
ed himself 10 once, only Eve votes having been cast
Cor bis removal Whereupon on motion. The pre
vious action OF the Board was confirmed by vote OF
Elk 10 two, and 20 Mr.. Duke Ia no longer In the en-
rloy Of The Board The duties heretofore performed
~ the confidential clerk win hereafter be divided
tesveea he Secretary Of The Board and The supply