The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-15
The News.

The News.
The steamship America, with weeks later in
telgence from Europe, arrived at Halifax at late
hour last evening. She left Liverpool on the 18th
ut and experienced stormy westerly gales through
out the entire passage The city of Manchester ar
rived at Liverpool on the 2sth, and the Alps on the
29th ult The Lebanon left direct for this port at
the same time the America sailed.
War rumors prevailed in Paris, and an impression
seemed to gain ground in that capital shat a mo-
mentous crisis in the affairs of Europe was mpend-
ing. Large contracts for gunpowder and heavy
cannon had been made by Great Britain. Mr. Reed
our Minister to China had gone to India in the
Minnesota.
Money was abundant in London, and at un-
changed rates, with slight decline of bullion in
the Bank of England. Consols closed at 955 953'
The cotton market had experienced slight de-
cline, and closed quietly on the afternoon of the
goth. Holders were offering freely, but did not
press sales. Trade at Manchester was dull. Bread
sturs steady, but quite dull.
The proceedings of Congress yesterday We're i'm
portant. In the Senate an animated debate in the
case of the Indiana Senators, and a speech from
Mr.. Hunter on the tariff occupied the attention Of
that body In the House Mr.. Phelps asked leave to
introduce bill revving and continuing in force for
two years the Treasury Note act. On the question
of suspendng the rules, objection having been
made to the reception of the resolution, it was de-
cided in the negative. The debate in the House
plainly evnced the temper of that body on the
tariff and loan questions, and determination not
to pass the one without an amendment of the
other.
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US some additional details respecting the revolution
in Hayti The Standard of the 26th contains Sou
louques paper of abdcation and adds that upon
his arrival at Kingston the greatest excitement
prevailed among the Haytien refugees who had
been expatriated by his orders. The negro popu-
lation of Kingston were unanimously in his favor
and rushed in thousands along the streets to get
sight of him. A strong escort of police was found
necessary to keep off the crowd while his sable
hghness was proceeding to his lodgings
The steamship Philadelphia arrived at this port
yesterday morning from Havana with advices
dated on the Sth instant. General Concha reviewed
the troops at grand parade on the 9Th instant in
presence of some thousands Of spectators. The
French ship Francis the First had landed eight
hundred and thrty-six Chinese coolies. She lost
forty by death on the passage from Macao. Cap
tain Williams, of the brig Nancy, had addressed
letter to Consul General Helm on the subject of
the losses sustained by all parties interested in that
vessel, owing to her detention through the action
of Mr.. Savage, late Acting Consul of the United
States. Sxtyive thousand boxes of sugar remained
on hand, and holders were firm for high prices.
Freights remained as last reported Exchange
on New York was at one per cent premium
Our Key West correspondent gives us some
very interesting information concerning the efforts
now made to induce the Indians TO remove from
Florida to Arkansas. number of Seminoles were
to embark in the steamship Magnolia at Key West
on the 18th inst. for New Orleans. Colonel Rector
had despatched Capt Mcneil on a mission to the
Tallahassee tribe, and he, after an interview with
Ranging Deer, sub-chief was induced to believe
that the larger portion of them would accept the
terms offered by the President. The consent Of
Crazy Tiger, the chief was not however assured
Tiger Tails party would not go this season. hav
ing found plenty of ammunition and provisions on
the wrecked bark Thaes, which they fell in with
near Julia.
The tax levy as amended passed the Board of
Aldermen last evening The amount required will
probably reach ten million dollars Alderman
Owens offered resolution requiring the Croton
Aqueduct Department to pave Broadway with the
Belgian or block pavement, in lieu of that now in
use. resolution was also offered instructing the
Counsel to the Corporation TO communicate to the
Board what powers, If any, were possessed by the
Common Council to investigate or supervise the
management and expenditures of the Almshousc
Department. The annual report Of the Emigrant
Industrial Savings Bank was sent in by the Mayor.
The report shows that during the past year the
bank had 1880 depositors, who deposited the sum
of s205O,265 OIL. During the same period the
amount drawn out of the bank amounted to 81 22l
79S 27-showing an excess Of Withdrawals over re-
ceipts of sl74,533.
The revenue cutter Washington, which arrived
last evening from cruise in search of vessels in
distress, reports having fallen in with the brig r. D.
Clark, Captain Rumney, of and for Boston from
Philadelphia on the 4th, in a damaged condition and
leaking SO badly that she sunk in thirteen and half