The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-09

ment attracted much attention.
Mr.. Beresford Hope, M. p. delivered lecture
on the moral and social bearing of the American
Revolution, in which he avowed himself Q
decided Southerner in opinion, and declared that
the names of Davis and Jackson would 60 down to
posterity side by side with those of Cavour and
Garibaldi. On the slavery question Mr.. Hope
expressed his anxiety to see the slaves free. but
he thought they ought to be gradually prepared
for it by education and by the prohibition Of sepa
rating families, and this, he argued the South was
willing to do. He strongly censured President
Lincoln's proclamation of emancipation. and ad-
vised Lord Palmerston to recognize the South.
Napoleon's letter to General Forey on the sub
ject future of Mexico and the restoration of the
Latin race Westward, produced decided sensa-
ton in England. The London Times regards it as
Startling" both in its object and plan of execu
ton. 1t is spoken Of offensive to the principles
and policy Of the American people, both North
and South, and as being as dangerous to the Con
federated rebels as to the Union fedcrals.
The British consuls ut Charleston and Savan-
nah had forwarded reports to Earl Russell on the
subject Of the stock of cotton on hand in the
Southern States. Mr. Bunch, at Charleston, says
there are four millions. two hundred and fifty
thousand bales of the staple which can be made
available in Europe when the rebel 'ports are
opened" The crop of 1862 had added largely to
the supply. Mr.. Molyneux, at Savannah, says
there are only three million, five hundred thousand
bales of cotton in the Southern States. He claims
q deduction of one million of bales which have
either been destroyed voluntary by the Union
troops, or carried out through the blockade.
The new Spanish ministry had announced to the
Cortcs the line Of policy they intended to adopt.
Respecting Mexico, the past is to be considered as
defnitively settled, but any fresh incidents that
may arise will Of course receive the attention of
the government.
The French transport Seine appeared lately at
Alexandria, Egypt and suddenly and secretly, in
one night, took on board about five hundred negro
slaves, the property Of the viceroy, in order to
transport them to Mexico. She sailed next morn
ing. The negroes are to be employed in doing all
the rough work in and around the French camps.
It was supposed that the yiceroy approved Of
their removal.
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.
The steamship Hansa, at this port yesterday
Sunday morning, brought news from Europe to
the 22d of January, four days later. full report
of the main points of the advices appeared in the
HERALD yesterday.
Consols closed in London, on the 2lst of January,
at 921a 92ss for money, and s2sss 922+ for the
account. The Liverpool cotton market was dull
on the 2lst of January. Prices ranged from one
fourth to one-half of penny lower than the rates
of Friday, the 10th of January.
We have news from South America dated at
Buenos Ayres the 18th, Rio Janero the 18th, Bahia
the 9th, and Pernambuco the 3lst of December.
The Indians of the Grau Chaco have swept down
like a tornado on the province Of Santa Fe, carry
ing of plumber and captives, and butchering some
thirty Christians. Governor Cullen, of Bucnos
Ayres, has equipped several expeditions in their
pursuit; but the savages, taking refuge in impene
trable woods, defy the troops. The Finance Minis
ter has mooted project for Matchmaking the
Bank of Buenos Ayres, with Interior views Of ne.
gotiating loan on the credit Of the republic to
the extent of the paper currency in circulation,
which project will be laid before the Congress at
its meeting in May next. The produce market Of
Buenos Ayres has been animated, and large sales
in Saladero produce have been effected Dry
hides from the provinces have been disposed of
more freely than classified; but the total sales
somewhat less than the two preceding fortnights
Wool has been coming in in large quantities, and
the imports'during fourteen days are estimated at
four hundred thousand arrobas. Freights were
firm. In Rio Jsnero the quantity Of coffee sold
since the departure of the mail was sixty-four
thousand two hundred bags, of which thirteen
thousand five hundred bags were for the United
States. From the 7th to the 22d prices ruled for
the United States from $500 to 1900. In the Ba.
hia sugar market good Cotinquibas have been in
demand and sales have been effected at LOO per
arroba for browns and 2.250 for whites middling
and inferior descriptions neglected Prices rule
from l600 to l.700 for browns, and 1000 to 1900
per arroba for whites. In the coffee market 600
bags of Maragogipes have been sold at $500 per
arroba, being an improvement of 200 RS. Stocks
on hand consist Of about 5000 bags but holders
refused to SELL In the Pernambuco sugar market
prices of white descriptions have not varied; hut
ycllows and browns are rather frlner quotations
for Channel qualities being 1000 TO GOO per AFRO.
ba. The entries of cotton since the last mail were
3,l3S bags; prices Of fine quality ruled at from
1900 TO $1,000 per arroba. Prices of dry salted
hides, regular quality. l70 to l75 r.. per pound.
The barhentine Bcnefactor, Captain Cornig,
reached this city yesterday from Yokohama, ia
pan, the first merchant vessel, we believe, that
ever arrived at this port direct from that country
The United States gunboats Circassian and
Water Witch, from Port Royal, arrived at this
port at an early hour this morning. They bring
six of the rebel officers saved from the brig Hun
tress burned of Charleston, but no news Of i'm
portance.
The United States Christian Commission held its
annual meeting at the Academy of Music last even
ing, which was crowded in every part. General
Scott presided and delivered brief speech. Gene
raj Burnside also spoke quite at length. The So.
ciety since its organization has done o great
amount Of good. During the last six months it has
distributed in camps, hospitals, and on the field
of battle over three thousand packages of religious
publications. clothing and stores for the sick and
wounded, of the estimated value Of 100000 The
society is now in highly progressive condition,
and with the favor Of our citizens promises TO be-
come Of still greater value TO the army and navy
Of the United States.
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