The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-23

the 5th instant reached this port yesterday morn
ng Our Geographic report from St. Johns, N. F.,
published last Friday morning after the arrival OF
the Prince Albert, embraced the main features Of
the news The papers by the Africa contain full
reports of Queen Victoria's speech on the opening
of Parliament and Of the animated debate which
eusued in both houses on the occasion of moving
the address to the throne in reply. Lord Derby
and Mr. Disrael stated the position of the Cabinet
on the Italian and Mexican questions very fully
whilst Lord Palmerston, Lord John RUSSELL and
other members, reflected the opinion of the oppo-
ition. Our Minister, Mr.. Dallas, was in the House
of Lords during the reading of the Queens speech,
and exchanged salutatons with the Hayden
Minister.
By the arrival of the steamship Quaker City at
New Orleans we have news from San Francisco to
the 9Th inst. The steamer which left San Fran
cisco on that date had on board 81 096 900 and $50
passengers bound to New York Trade was brisk,
money easy, and an upward movement in the prices
of several articles of merchandise Is reported.
Heavy rains had fallen throughout California, and
the accounts from the mines were very favorable
The Legislature by vote of fifty to one, had re-
ouested Mr. Broderick to resign his seat in the
United States Senate. General Clarke was about
to proceed to the south, with strong body of
troops. to chastise the Indians who had become
somewhat troublesome.
The Quaker City also brings later news from
Mexico. President Mramon had reached Orizaba,
on his way to attack Vera Cruz.
The steamship Cahawba has arrived at New Or
leans, with advices from Havana to the 18th instant
but they contain no news of interest.
At Singapore, on the 2lst Of December, gold dust
rated as follows :-Malayan, &C., $2S so $29, and
Australian s3l per bunkal.
The trial of Abraham B. Thompson, jointly in
dicted with Charles Moore and Daniel Fox for the
murder of Daniel Stackpole, while on target ex-
cursion at Harlem on the 18th of November last,
was commenced yesterday in the General Sessions,
and will probably occupy the entire week.
In Congress yesterday, the Senate was engaged
in debating amendments to the General Appropria.
ton bill. desperate attempt was made to impair
the efficiency or abolish altogether the New York
Assay office, but it proved failure. The branch
minis at Charlotte and Dahlonega were abolished,
and the sites ordered to be sold. The House was
engaged in Committee of the Whole on the Post
Office Appropriation bill. The debates in both
houses were unusually interesting, as our tele'
graphic reports will show.
anniversary
celebrated yesterday throughout the country with
great spirit and enthusiasm. The parades OF the
military and civic societies in this city are de
scribed in another column. The dinner of the
National Guard at the Lafarge House last evening
was most satisfactory affair to all parties partici
patng. The occasion was rendered doubly inte-
resting by the presentation to each member Of the
regiment by Mr.. Udolpho Wolfe of a spendidly com
piled history of the Monroe obsequies of last July
in which the National Guard played so prominent
q part. Speeches were made by Col Duryea, Col.
Peyton, Col Preston, Mayor Tiemann and others.
The contest between the fire companies came
off yesterday at the Fifth ward liberty pole. Ex-
empt Engine Company, of New York, won the first
prize, and East River Company of New York, won
the second. Before the third class engines got an
opportunity to play night had set in, and they are
to take next Monday all to themselves. There
were some 10 600 spectators on the ground.
The cotton market yesterday was not affected by the
details Of the foreign received by the Africa The
sales embraced about 900 bales without change in quo
aons The receipts at the ports since the first OF Sep
TENDER last 2,147 600 bales, against 26 0oo
in 1853 and 900 1857. The exports are 405 900
bales against 905 900 1885, and 065 900 in 1857 The
stock ports amounts to 003 900 bales, against
$4,000 in 1858, and 100000 in lSb7 four was less
buoyant for common grades, but firm for extra brands
with fair amount OF sales Southern -four continued
firm but less active. Wheat was rmer, but sales
were limited. Corn frmer, with fair amount o
transactions Pork firmly held, with sales o
new SIS SIS 1917, and prime at sl3 rs sl3 80
Sugars we're lees buoyant owing to increased supplies
Cuba while prices without change Of moment. tn,
sales embraced about 600 hbds and 50 bags Pernam
buco at rates given in another column. Coffee steady
and sales moderate. Freights unchanged.