The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-17
The News.

BY the arrival Of the Europa at Halifax, and the
Jura at this port yesterday, we have ne VS. from
Europe to the LIST inst
Cotton was firm in Liverpool ON the 3lst ult., and
sales of eight thousand bales were made. The
other markets were unaltered
Consols closed in London on the 3lst ult at 955
$50 for account, ex dividend.
Italian affairs had again assumed serious aspect.
The European Congress would not meet at the
time appointed, in consequence of the difficulty
experienced by France in explaining to the salts
faction of the Pope the meaning of the late pam
phlet. Indeed, it was reported at one time that
that body would not meet at all, and panic took
place on the Paris Bourse. France, Russia, Spain,
Naples and Rome were greatly agitated by the
doctrines set forth in the French pamphlet. Lord
Macaulay died in London on the 2sth ut The
government Of Bucharest was negotiating loan of
$l2 900, 900 in Paris. severe financial pressure
was felt by the government of the Pope. Austria
also wanted loan.
From China we learn that Hon. Mr. Ward, Ame-
rican Minister, was to meet Ho, the Governor Ge-
neral of Foo hoo, early in November, and confer
with him on our treaty rights, as well as on the
probabilities Of renewal of the war with England
and France:
we nave uleS from Derluuui 10 Tue 4tn OF Janu-
AIRY. The export of potatoes in 1859 amounted to
thirty-eight thousand four hundred and sixty-fve
barrels-a large increase over that of 1853. The
-Bermudian remarks on this subject:-The want Of
labor to carry extensively this profitable produc-
ton is most pressingy felt, and fear that there
Will be falling of in this years cultivation of the
potato in consequence of that serious want
The proceedings of Congress yesterday are in
teresting. In the Senate Mr.. Bigler introduced a
bill providing for the suppression of invasion Of one
State or Territory by another the fitting out Of
military expeditions, and for the punishment Of such
offences. We give synopsis of the bill in our re-
port of the proceedings Mr.. Douglas offered reso-
luton directing the Judiciary Committee 10 report
bill for the protection of all the States and Terri
tories against invasion by the inhabitants Of any
other State Territory also, for the suppression
and punishment of conspracies and combinations
in any State or Territory with the intent
to invade, assail or modest the govern
ment, Inhabitants property or institutions of
any other State or Territory Mr. Sumner offered
a resolution directing the Post Office Committee to
inquire to tine expediency of reducing the
present rates Of ocean postage. The committee
also directed to inquire to the practicablity
of introducing the English money order system
into our Post Office Department. The resolutions
relative to the Territories were discussed by
Mr.. CliDgman and at the conclusion of his remarks
the Senate went into executive session and con-
firmed number of appointments, among them that
of Charles J. Faulkner of Virginia, as Minister to
France. II is reported that very stormy scene
ensued upon the discussion of the appointment of
Mr.. Faulkner, in which offensive lepthets were
freely used by several Senators, but more particu
larry by Messrs. Toombs and Doolittle. Nothing Of
importance occurred in the House.
The Legislature reassembled last evening. In
the Senate several bills were reported upon ia
vorably by committees-among them one TO COM
pei the attendance of witnesses before committees
of Common Councils, and to punish false swearing
by such Witnesses The Quar- antine Commissioner
report was presented. They express the hope
that Sandy Hook will yet be obtained
for Quarantine purposes. In the Assembly
notice was given of a bill permitting tho
Manhattan Gas Company to extend their mains
through all the streets and avenues Of New York
A bill was introduced providing that Common
Councils of cities shall not permit the construction
of railroads in the streets without the consent Of
majority In the interest Of owners Of property
along the line Of the proposed roads. A bill was
introduced for additional Issue Of Central Park
stock to an amount the interes. Of which shall not
exceed $l50O00.
The Board OF Aldermen met last evening, and on
motion of Mr.. Brady, republican, of the Fifth dis
rict, unanimously adopted preamble recapitu.
lating the points of an article commenting upon the
character and capacity Of the members Of the Com.
mon Council, which appeared in the HERALD Of the
18th inst, and also resolution appointing joint
special committee Of three from each Board 10 take
the SUBJECT into consideration and make investiga
HON as to the truth o. falsty Of .Le allegations,