The New York herald., 1863-04-15

dents and the other to an assemblage made up fol
the most part Of workingmen. He alluded briefly tc
the American war. and defended the policy of the
English Cabinet in maintaining what he continues
to term strict neutrality towards the belhgerents
He said that some Englishmen supported the
cause OF the North-others that of the South; but
it was not fitting or becoming that the British
nation, as a nation, should take part in that con-
test" although the oontending parties Issued
them like rivals who sue fair damsel" to do so.
The London Post-the organ of Lord Palmer
ston's government-expresses its editorial hopes
that the rebels will have achieved their indepen-
dence before the close Of the year.
1t was said that the Confederate government
would not attemt to contract fresh loan in Eu.
rope until the beginning of the year 1864.
Lloyd's London) agent in Matamoros furnishes
detailed statement of the circumstances attend:
ing the capture of the steamship Peterhoff by Ad-
miral Wilkes. The agent was passenger on the
Peterhof He gives the position of the vessel at
the moment she was brought to by shot from the
Vanderbilt, off Saint Thomas, and endeavors to
show that she was in Danish waters when csptur-
ed. He asserts that the Peterhoff was bona ade
and honest trader. carrying . British mail, and
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law Of neutrals.
Our correspondent in London, writing on the
lst Of April, states that the public mind in Eng
land was isboring under strong excitement
tending to war with the United States, and that
the agitation in that direction greatly increas-
ed by the reports which were published concern
ing the arrest Of the PeterhoF. He hints that
parties high in power in England wished for such
n War ha hnor 10 I,nlo
merston is in full accord with Napoleon al to
course calculated to injure. if not destroy. the
American republic, Great Britain guaranteeing TO
the Emperor Of France an unimpeded career in
Mexico, so far as she is concerned, and her acqu-
escence in his taking good share of Texas if he
Will help her accomplish such work.
Our Paris letters corroborate this view of the
case to some extent. They lead to the conclusion
that Napoleon Is very doubtful friend at best.
The rebel cotton loan had collapsed to one Der
cent premium on the lst of April and this quotation
WAS barely maintained, notwithstanding tho fact
that the speculation engaged the active sympathy
of all the British shipbuilders, shipowners, mer.
chants and manufacturers, who are jealous Of the
resources Of the United States. while they are
making fortunes by building feet for and fur
nishing supplies to the rebels.
Miss, describes the rebel fortiAcatious st that
place as being most formidable and elegant. He
considers the town and works as almost imprexna-
BILE against the attacks Of the Union troops. De-
sertions from the federal army. he says, srs ex.
cavalry force, numbering twenty thoussnd sabres,
under General Van Dorm, with which they intend.
as the writer says, to run into Indiana.
Tor ~. Dol;.A s11aha- -.
IN the fortress Of Crscow. He appNed for lesve TO
retire to Eagland, but was refused. The latest
reports soy that the insurgent chiefs Rad given ~
the contest with Russia az hopeless. The Czar-
promised reforms immediately after Iangiewicx
was arrested; but IL was said that Napoleon de.
mands the complete independence Of Poland.
England, France and Austria were likely to main-s
tain the freedom Of the county, sgainst- Russia.
and Prussia, in diplomatic Congress.
The National Assembly Of Greece had deereed
Prince William George Of Denmark Hing Of
Greece, under the name Of George the First.
tan of Denmark, brother Of the Princess Of Wales,
and nephew Of the King Of Denmark. He was
born on the Gath Of December, ls45, and is cadet
| in the Danish navy.
n. Magne had resigned his seat In the Finance
Department Of the French Cabinet. in consequence
Of differences with n. Fouid. Napoleon compli-
mented him in lettcr, and appointed him Privy
Councillor.
Consols closed in London on the I'd OF April at
921< 92ts for money. The Liverpool cotton mar
kst closed firm the I'd instant, at an advance ex-
pcrienccd ON the previous day. Breadstu1s were
/ active and prices steady. Provisions were very
dull.
THE LxGlsLATuRR.
In the State Senate yesterday number Of
bills received their third reading, and many OF
them were passed. They were principally, though,
only Of q local or private character. Among
them, however, were the bills incorporating the
Soldiers Home and the Soldiers Rest, and those
creating Bureau of Licences in this city, relative
to the New York city public schools, and in re-
ference to deposits by savings banks in banks Of
issue in this and Kings counties. A favorable re.
| port was made on the bill authorizing the exten.
sion of streets between Fourteenth and Thirty
| first streets to the North river bulkhead line.
resolution was onered-in effect similar to those
| pending in the Assembly-in favor of so altering
the constitution 10 permit soldiers in the field
to vote. The resolution was tabled. The New
York city tax levy was ordered to q third read.
ing.
In the Assembly, among the bills passed were
those providing relief for INDECENT families OF SOL
diers, amending the Excise law, the Appropriation
bill, with the Senate amendments; in reference to
| commissioners Of deeds in this city and amend.
ing the act relative to the courts Of this city.
The bill to prevent frauds In the opening Of our
city streets was defeated. The Senate bill to i'm
prove the defences Of our harbor was passed, with
| the important amendment making the sum to be
| appropriated one million Of dollars, instead Of
half million. as passed by the Senate. The An
nual Tax bill was reported to the House.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.