The New York herald., 1862-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

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MISCELLANEOUS NEWS
The newspaper details of our European advices,
to the 10Th of March, are published this morning.
These reports contain matter of much interest and
Importance. perusa of the compilation will
enable the reader to comprehend the situation of
affairs abroad to the latest moment
The Epocd of Madrid asserts in the most posi-
tive manner that there has never been any design
on the part of the Spanish government to recall
General Prim, and that that officer is faithfully
carrying out the views of his government The
Spanish papers also speak of an increasing irrita-
ton between Spain and Morocco on the subject of
boundaries, and fear that it will end in war.
The Jura, from Liverpool the Goth aud London
derry the 2lst of March, reached Portland yester-
day. Her news is two days later than that of the
City of New York.
Consols rated in London at 93Zs "a for money
on the 2lst of March. The bullion in the Bank of
England increased 81 sos 900 in the week. Cotton
advanced from one-eighth to one-fourth Of a penny
during the week in Liverpool. The market closed
firm at the advance of the 2lst Of March. The
stock in port footed up 403 500 bales. Breadstufs
were quiet but steady. Provisions remained
steady.
The Atlantic Telegraph enterprise idea was pro-
crossing in public favor in England. Italy was
still agitated. Austria was strengthening her mi
litary posts on the Venetian frontier with double
guards and advancing troops all along the river
Po. Garbaldi remained in Turin at the request of
the Prime Minister.
Our advices from Adelaide, South Australia,
are to the 18th of January. Commercial matters
continued dull. The wheat crop had been nearly
all gathered in; but the harvest considered un-
satisfactory. Flour was quoted at ELL ell So.
per ton; copper at COG los. per ton.
We have advices from Pernambuco to the lst
of March. Freghts for Europe were active, and
principally consisted of sugar and cotton the
latter of very good quality-Brazl in future will
produce an immense quantity. The improvements
in the interior (railroads and factories) were ex
tending very rapidly, and the province quiet and
healthy.
BY the arrival at this port last evening of the
schooner Euphemia, Captain Bayle, we have ad.
vices from Vera Cruz to March 8. The English
forces had withdrawn and the Spanish were also
leaving as fast as possible, the French having
taken possession. There were Tumors of battles in
the interior: but there had been confirmation
of them. There had been great deal of sickness
and death among the allied troops.
Captain Jacob A. Cobb master of the steamer
Acorn, lately arrived at Havana from New York.
publicly declared his int ntion of running the
blockade with her and of entering the Confede-
rate service. She is a fast propeller, making eas-
ly from eleven to twelve knots and will under her
adventurous captain, who is well known in this
city, prove troublesome customer to our block
aiding feet.
t.. he NJ han, A.
bill correcting errors in the Brooklyn assessments
was passed. The bill to incorporate the Home of
the Friendless, at Newburg, ordered to a
third reading. favorable report was made on
the bill for encouraging investments by persons of
limited means in State stocks. The Congressional
Apportionment bill was made the special order for
tomorrow wednesday,. The Excise bill was
taken up and debated. In the Assembly, petitions
were presented in favor of the Metropolitan
Health bill and the Broadway Railroad. The bill
amending the Long Island Railroad charter recev-
ed favorable report. The bills incorporating the
State Homeopathic Society and for the completion
Of the Chenango Canal were reported from the
committees. An unfavorable report made on
the bill for the construction of railroads in cities by
the State. The Concert Saloon bill and the Peo-
pies College 10000 Appropriation bill were made
tie special order for tomorrow Wednesday, A
resolution calling on the Cities Committee TO re-
port the bill for the construction Of railroads in all
the streets and avenues OF New York was introduced
and laid on the table. The spring Street Railroad
bill was moved forward to the first uDengaged
Committee of the Whole. The Capital Punishment
bill was ordered TO a third reading; also the bill
defining the rights of husband and wife. The
Grinding Committee reported to the House num-
Der Of bills, among which were the Church Pro-
perty BILL the bill for licensing ballast lighters in
this port. and that TO enable the Kings county
Supervisors TO borrow money to build a new
Brooklyn Court House. The select committee of
investigation into the proceedings Of the State
Military Board have nearly completed their labors,
and are expected TO make their report in day or
| two.
| The Southern civilian generals have been very
unfortunate in the present war. There are eleven
Of this class, who received no military education,
and who never before had military command.
| Tho following are their names:--
| Henry A. Wise, whipped in Virginia.
| John b. Floyd, whipped everywhere.
I Robert Toombs, never been in battle.
| Richard Taylor, never been in battle.
| 1hos. B. Flournoy, never been in battle.
| L. Pope Walker, whipped IN the West
| r. X. Zolcofer, Killed IN his first engagement
Wm Malone, never heard Of
| L. OBJ Branch, whipped at New bern
| Wm II. Carroll, never on field.
| r. n. Rhodes, never on held
! There are now encamped at Leroy, Coffee