The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-28
TRIPLE SHEET.
New York, Saturday, April 80, 1850.


The Charleston Convention yesterday was nara
at work all day upon the platform. They had be-
fore them the majority platform, which was adopt
ed in Committee by all the slaveholding States, and
California aud Oregon; minority platform, adopt
ed by all the remaining non .slaveholding States,
save Massachusetts,; and platform presented by
Mr.. Butler, of Massachusetts, These are the plat
forms presented by the Committee on Resolutions
But there were also presented two or three indie.
pendent platforms. The discussion on the platform
was continued till the adjournment.
The steamship Africa, from Liverpool l4th and
Queenstown 18th inst arrived at this port at an
early hour yesterday. Her advices are three days
later than those previously received, and contain
several points Of importance.
At Liverpool the cotton market had fuctuated
considerably, and decline is reported. Failures
among the cotton dealers were talked Of. Bread
stuffs and provisions were firmer.
In London securities had improved. The closing
quotations for consols were 9il 94s for money
ana 94s and 942 for account
The British press have been commenting on the
danger of encroachments by cur Congress on the
prerogatives of the President, and handle the
subject in statesmanlike manner, as though they
were not Indifferent to the great republican expert
ent Of this country, on the success or non success
Of which they consider depend the freedom and
progress of the Old World.
The Heenan-Sayers fight was the general topic
Of conversation among what is termed the sport
ing world" in England when the Africa sailed.
Public opinion was against the whole affair, but it
was believed in England that ii it should take
place Heenan would get soundly thrashed. The
fight was to take place on Tuesday the 18th inst,
and the news may be expected to- day by the Van.
derblt.
According to one of our London correspon.
dents, the general opinion there is that the hostile
feeling between England and France is growing
more intense, that European war is inevitable,
and that it will take place within twelve months
The revolution in Sicily is still progressing and as
Stunning formidable proportions, and it is predicted
will not be allayed until it unseats every poten-
tate south Of the Apennines, except Victor Ema.
nuel. Louis Napoleon, it is thought, has not had
his equilibrium disturbed by the war rumors, rely
ing, as it is supposed the neutrality of Switzer-
land and the aversion of England to engage in
war.
Our Paris correspondent writes that the Patrie,
in speaking of the outbreak in Sicily, alleges that
it was instigated by British agents, as England is
anxious that the Sicilians should declare them.
selves for the protection of the British government
is thought on the other hand that the people of
Sicily, although ripe for rebellion need no foreign
cid to incite them to terrible deeds.
The King of Naples is proclaimed bigot, and
under the control Of the priests. Victor Emanuel
has been the recipient Of numerous friendly al.
dresses from the Italian clergy This fact Of itself
shows the weak effect of the Pope's bull of major
ex communication.
The material of the suppressed Uniuers essab-
blishuent has been restored to its owner Louis
Veulot, by the Paris police, but he for this act OF
kindness Of the Emperor made frnitless attempt
to have the latter mentioned by name in the Popes
accommodation bull
The French and Sandman troops were to leave
the city Of Nice so to allow the inhabitants en-.
tire liberty while voting on the annexation of their
territory to France.
Adyices from Berlin make known that the Prus-
sian government has received most fayorably the
explanation of II. de Thouvenel on the subject of
The frontier Of the Rhine. The Prussian Cabinet
had become aware of their escape from several
complications brought about by the misrepresenta-
tions of England, and had resolved in future, to
act with reserve towards that country. An impe-
rial decree has been issued published in Paris au
thorizing committee OF manufacturers and Others
engaged in trade, who shall have power to cal
before them persons to give evidence on the subjec
OF iree trade, to equalze its operation on the va
1ious articles Of commerce.
we learn from Austria tbatstrenuous efforts were
making 70 form an alliance with England, and that
Inc ia1ter Is not ayerse to such STEP 1t is stated
further, that the Emperor contemplates visiting
England. Other authorities affirm that Prussia will
JOIN tne alliance. Austria had forwarded reply to
france on the Savoy question. 1t is similar to that
Of Russia.
mere nothing new from Spain Cen. Ortera.
=, ns 'eauer Oh the recent revolt, was to be tried
~ oourtmartal large sum in gold.
80 some important documents, had bsen
'Vuoa 70 his luggage. The Strenuous efyartsr