The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-20

The screw steamship City of Washington, which
left Liverpool on the 9Th inst, in the forenoon,
arrived at this port early yesterday morning bring
ing news from Europe four days later than that
received by the Niagara at Boston, and interesting
advices from India, Australia and Japan.
The London money market was very seriously
depressed on the Sd and 4th inst, in consequence
of some very pointed political remarks made by
the Emperor Napoleon to the Austrian Minister on
New Years day, il opposition to the policy of the
Emperor Francis Joseph in Italy. Consols ruled
in London at 96l 96A during the 4th inst. For
the settlement on the sth of February the rates
were 96S. A perfect panic prevailed on the Paris
Bourse in consequence Of the action of the En-
peror. On the Sd inst. the three per cents closed
at Il francs and so centmes.
The Liverpool cotton market was heavy, at n
decline of one-sizteenth of penny per pound.
Flour was at nominal quotations, in consequence
Of the poor qualities offering.
Widespread political discomfort prevailed in
Italy, and the intmation given to Baron Hubner
by Napoleon to the effect that he openly disap-
proved Of the course of the Emperor of Austria,
was likely to give tone and strength to the revolu-
tonary sentiment.
1t was rumored in Madrid that Spain would soon
receive full indemnity from Mexico for all her
alleged grievances. The suggestion of Mr. Buchanan
for the purchase of Cuba was said to be highly in
sultiug to the Queen and government.
The leading London journals discussed the idea
Of an American protectorate over Mexico with
evident favor, and some of the writers suggested
that Spain, England and France should join the
United States for the partition of the republic.
Some additional arrests had been made in Ireland,
IL Al. y
deeply tainted with disafection.
The Bombay mail Of the 9th of November informs
Us that Lord Clyde had defeated two large detach
ments of the mutineers and that the Indian rebel
lion was drawing to a close. Nena Sahib and Tanta
Topee were still at large.
Our advces from Australia are dated at Sydney
on the Ilth and Melbourne the 18th Of November
Trade was dull at Melbourne, and the Sydney wool
market was unsteady, with light supply. One
hundred and ninety-nine thousand seven hundred
and sixty ounces Of gold had been shipped for
England during eighteen days.
From Rio Laneiro, under date Of the 18th Of De-
cember we learn that one hundred thousand bags
Of coffee were hand, and the rates were az 400
TO 4.s00 refs for good first
We learn that the Galway steamer Circassa
which was to leave Galway on the sth inst with
the first government mail for St. Johns under the
new contract, and now hourly expected at that
port, has on board the passengers of the German
steamer Weser, si1ty-iye in number, in addition to
her own complement
The dispatches of Commodore Iayalette OF the
Wabash, received yesterday at the Navy Depart
mcnt, contradict the report that the English and
French Legations at Constantinople had protested
against the Wabash passing the Dardanelles, on ac-
count of the United States not being a party to
the treaty of Paris. The Commodore speaks in
high terms of the cvilities Of the Turkish authori
ties, who not only visited the Wabash, bu 800"
warm in their expressions of esteem To-
Nothing CT especial interest transp..
proceedings Of Congress yesterday. IL executive
session the Senate confirmed Mr.. Townsend Harris
as Minister to Japan, and made number Of con-
sular and other appointments
In the State Senate resolution was introduced
yesterday inquiring into the consttutonaty Of the
act Of 1851 abolishng tolls on railroads, and re-
questing the opinion Of the Attorney General on
the subject. The committee having the subject
under consideration reported in favor Of the pas
sage Of resolution to memorabilia Congress for
return Of the money expended by the Canal Board
in the construction of the breakwater at Buffalo
harbor.
Messrs. Hall and Bovine, two Of the Quarantine
Commissioners, have resigned their positions deem
ing their services of no further use to the State
We have copies Of their letters Of resignation which
want OF space compels us to omit.
lhere was very excited meeting of the Aca
DENY OF Medicine last evening. The cause of the
death OF Mr. Samuel S. Whitney and his treatment
by Dr. Horace Green were warmly discussed. Ante.
norton and post mortem examinations of the de
ccdcnt were presented by Drs. Mott. Beaes and
Others. The safety of probang and catheter treat
ment for throat diseases was contested. Vide 70
port in another column.
The Hon. Josiah Quincy, Jr., ex.Mayor of Boston.
delivered an interesting lecture on Lafayette last
evening, at the Calvary Baptist church. There was
a very respectable audience present, and among
other notable citizens, we observed the Right
Reverend Bishop Potter We give sketch of the
lecture in another column.
The Police Commissioners yesterday received
the resignation of officer Batty, of the First ward,
Brooklyn, and appointed Andrew Drake in his
place. Dennis Il. Parker, Of the First precinct,
New York, was dismissed for improper conduct
with lady, who, il is said, thrashed him soundly