The New York herald., 1866-02-23

showing how tho British portion OF the pirates crow were
permitted escape, having been laid before Lord tareh
don by Miri,ier Adams the British Foreign sccre-
tary observed that there were some matters
contained in this affidavit upon which the government
nigh. possibly prosecutions If evidence were fur
nislcd them Adams reJoined that with their pre-
vous experience oil English prosecutions he could not
presume {, say that the United States gosernmcnt
would be willing The entire correspon
den,c summed mp by the London press as being oil an
''irrtalng' character placing the question In less
satisia tory position than ever.
EUROPE.
The C ,nard steamship Cuba, with European dates to
the l1th instant, arrived at this port yesterday.
NJ. Monthclon, French Minister at Washington, had
addressed despatch 10 his government on the Bagdad
affair He testimony the neutrality OF the United
States and expresses himself entirely satisfied with the
action OF General Sheridan, though surprised at the
course by General wetze in sending United States
troops into tho town.
The prevailing fermcnt continued in Spain, and the
had authorized the issue Of letters OF marque
conditional upon Clcs adopting this mode Of warfare.
To a deputaton OF Catalan deputies who waited upon
General ODonne TO suggest national subscription for
the purchase OF roncads the Spanish Prime Minister
replied that he had instructed the Captain General OF
Cuba to purchase what necessary in this limo in
the United States.
The Fcnan conspiracy in Ireland was rapidly coming
10 lont. NJ fewer than four ammunition factories
had been discovered in Dublin, in which the manufac-
of hand crenades Orsin bombs and other weapons
Of warfare had been carried on on most extensive
scale Nearly haf the available forces Of the British
army were stationed Ireland. In Parliament notice
had been given of question as to the completely OF
American citizens in the conspiracy.
United States Gvc-twenes were quoted at 67M 671S
10 the London money market on the 10TH
MISCELLANEOUS.
General Grant still honors with his visit. During
yesterday he reviewed The regiments which paradcd in
honor Of the day and received marching salute from
each large number Of visitors called upon him during
the day, and in The afternoon he took drive through
the Park In the evening number Of his lady friends
presented him with portrait Of General Scott.
The Seventy. .lrst regiment gave battalion drill and
promenade at the State Arsenal last evening.
The summing up in the Of John Cahill, charged
with The murder Of officer Duryea took place yesterday
in the General Sessions. Judge Russell will charge the
jury tbs morning
The trial OF james r. Dram for the alleged murder OF
Joseph Van Doen in Beaver street, on the goth OF July
last terminated yesterday In the Court Of Oyer and Ter
minor, fore Judge G. G.. Barnard IN tho conviction Of
the prisoner for nansaugh;or In tho fourth degree In
consideration Of the Time the accused had been prison
the Judge ordered HIM TO be discharged Tho spectators
lecture on "National Vitality" delivered last
evening by Mr. Grange 81 Andrews lin tho Fifth Avenue
Bal church. The feature o review OF what the
nation has accomplished since the Revolution Of 1776
and q very able production.
There four several fires in the city yesterday Tho
tnsmith shop Of George Marr No. 1913 William street.
damaged TO the value Of eight hundred dollars and
the photograph frame mandatory IN the building
70 the amount Of four thousand dollars. f. C. Ighte
Co lost twenty thousand dollars by the burning Of their
pianoforo nanuacory In Crosby street. fro in Cen
tre street inflicted loss Of thousand Ave hundred
dollars on Thomas Wright brush manufacturer, and
about three hundred dollars John Forgc model aud
pattern maker In tho adjoining building
daring attempt 10 fire the residence Of Mr. Charles
T. McCienachan, In Eighty -thrd~u1rcct Thursday
morn.ug, happily frustrated and resulted only in
the destruction Of some clothing and furniture
james Mcdonald severely cut and injured Wed.
nesday night in the porter house 1871 avenue D.
John Cohn dangerously stabbed Peter Keller OF 3c1
TIL I'd avcnuo, yesterday Keller expected 10 re-
cover Con was committed to await tho result Of the
atahbng
Ellen La~acss, domestic at No. y Carmine street.
was dangercusy stabbed Wednesday by her husband,
" arrested aud committed TO jail
Mrs Elizabeth Seinfscher, OF No AS Ninth street.
was yesterday accidcnall, shot and probably fatally
wounded by rary of boys ongqgcd in firing their r,s-
The Fenan Congress IN session at Pttsburg yester
day. General sweeny delivered a speech and submit
I'd his plans probably for the taking of Canada some
other place. The plans we've approved by committee
Of military men from each State.
The memorial services TO tho late Henry Winter Davis
o ryland, we're held in Washington yesterday. An
address delivered 10y the Hon A. J. Crcswc com.
memorave OF the virtues and public services OF Mr.
Davis. The President not present during the de.
livery OF h, speech, and The absence OF the diplomatic
corps with the exception of Scnor Romero, was q so
noticeable Secretaries McCulloGh and Stanton repre-
sentcd the Cabinet.
The Mississippi stay law has been declared unconstitu
toua' by rs hlsI"s, court
The Texas Reconstruction Convention has abolished
slavery and recognized tho right OF the negroes to sue
h. sued contract and hold property and to tes, the
olgrts In each others behalf
The Executive Council of Canada adjourned yesterday
AmDug ts last ac was the PRONUNCIATION of caution 10
United states fishermen agains, n-shorc fisheries after
the 18th ofearch the lay the Reciprocity treaty expires
The Nova Scotia Parliament met yesterday
The REMOVAL or SECRETARY STANTON