The Express.
London, England, 1864-02-29 00:00:00

LONDON, MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 29, 1864.

THLEGRAPIIIC INTELLIUENCE.

(eivaa's mamma.)
THE WAR IN BLESWIG.
EF.ADQUARTERA, HADEISLEBEN, Fla 27.
There is nothing of importance to communicate.
Kolding has been rendered defensible by the van-
guard of the combined division of the infantry of
the guard.

ANSWER OF THE KING OF DI MARK TO
THE ADDRESS OF THE RIGSDAG.
COPENHAGEN, Frs. 27, 8 r.x.
- -

The address of the Rigedag was presented to the
King to-day. His Majesty desired the presence
of all the members ou that occasion. In reply to
the address, his Majesty said :—" 1 thank you for
the expression of your fidelity. Relying upon you
and upon the loyalty of the Danish people, I shall
firmly adhere to my policy, and hold out to the
utmost of my power. I shall make every effort to
obtain such conditions of peace as may be beneficial
to Denmark. I will admit of no abolition of the ex-
isting political connexion between the Kingdom and
Sleswig. I wish to be a free King over a has
people. A Sing is only IN. when his: goois
independent, and when the constitutional oonciidon.
is maiotaiesid sad developed." His Majesty con-
cluded by saying :—" God grant that at my death
this epitaph may deservedly be inscribed upon my
tomb : A truer heart ne'er beet for Denmark.' "

SLISWIG DEPUTATIQN T 9 TUX JIMPIRROR

Otlifs*LA:
VIENNA, so. NS..

The Emperor received the popular deputation
from Bigwig to-day. Elie Majesty, in reply to
their address, raid :—" I rejoice with you at the
sueeesses attained by the valour of the allied armies,
whereby an end has been put $o your
nnd your cam-
patriots' sufferings. The greatnees opf the 'incases
made in the interest of your sauteaffords you a fresh
guarantee that not merely passing alleviation but
also lasting satisfaction ,wAlk be given tit the kat
claims of your country. Provident,* in" Unread
duties upon me which I cannot permit desires
threatening the general peace to overtide. I con-
fidently hope that an honourable and assured future
may be attained, in every way corresponding to the
principles of right anthrowelitiese of year welfare."

AMERICA.

(ssurza's rusonur.)
(Per tie Arabia aid Roches Point.)
KEW YORK, Fu. 16, Evanta.
After alight skirmishing, General Sherman occu-
pied Jsckaon, Mississippi, on the stb.
The Confederates were retreating across Pearl
River. General Sherman hu slime advanced to
Brandon. Another portion of Sherman's forces has
permanmitly occupied Yazoo City for foraging pur-
poses.

In coniunction with General Sherman's move-
ment, a large cavalry force moved southward from
Corinth.

On the 15th an army corps advanoed from
Huntsville, Alabama, crossing the Tennessee river
at Larkin'e ferry••
It is reported that General Grant's army is in
motion from Chattanooga towards Tunnell Hill
and Damon.

Bishop Polk, commanding in Mississippi, is be-
lieved to have received reinforcements from Dalton.
General Loagairast kakis the Tennessee railroad
to Btrawbessy pleas.
Oesaaral Peek luta arrived at Nimbler, imitass
made preparations for his defelee.

. .
Preselect Datio has issued au addible ter the
army thankiog the troops for their altimity.
says that "The opting campaign opens
auspice well calculated to sustain their hopes.
Assured success awaits their struggle foe WSW,
and independence."

• President Danis has signed a bill prohibiting the
exportition of tohacco, rice, sugar, and molasses,
except by special permit ; also a bill prohibiting
the importation of lemur:ter after Marth neiti mid
fixing tie maximum price at which articles of silk,
wool, sax, and cotton may be imported.
OueJsundred and ten Federal officers who litd
escape/1 from Richmond prison have arrived at
Fort Monroe. •

Thelßoues of Representatives has passed ammo-
Intiomfavouring an amendment to the oonstitution,
abolishing slavery by a majority of twenty.one.
Thej Supreme Court has decided against Mr.
Vallandigham's application to annul the sentence
passed open him by the military court.
A committee of ways and means will report on
Lthe b authorising the Secretary of the Treasury
to adtgold, provided he retains a sufficient *Mount
pap the interest on the public debt.
Tha steamers Hatfield, Spurkie, Dee, Jenny,
limits, and Pansy have been destroyed. sad the
City 01 Petersburg captured off Wilmington,
A brig with 700 slaves on board was captured on
the off North Side; Cahn.
The North American has arrived out.

23.0121.,INTALLIGINOIL •
NSW &NAM, Da 16, Emma

Money easy. Gold has fluctuated sines Mandy
between 59} to 611, closing to-day at On per dent.
premium. Exchange on London, bankers' bills,
175;; on Paris, 3.11. The ease in the money
maritst has caused renewed speculation, and a
a:d ix. rable advance it stocks. The market is
fi advancing. New York Centrals, 1.83 e ;
&tree, URI rErife,-116f. • Bit It* illtnt.
United States Bonds, 111. Cotton dull ; middling
Upland, 81c. Petroleum, crude, 29/c. to 31c. ; re-
fined, 46c. to 48c.

NEW YORK, Fn. 18, Enigma.

(fir telegraph to Halifax.)

General Grant's forward movement has not been
confirmed.

The commander of Mobile has telegraphed that
he anticipates an early attack on the city.
Admiral Farragut's fleet has left New Orleans,
destination unknown.

It is anticipated that the Confederates will open
the spring campaign by a formidable raid into
Pennsylvania.

The New York Herald asserts that President
Lincoln will issue a proclamation of universal
emancipation including the Border States on the
22nd inst.
General Banks has issued an order at New
Orleans stating that it is the people's duty to assist
in restoring the civil government. Indifference
will be treated as a crime. Men refusing to defend
their country with the ballot-box or cartridge-box
have no claim to the benefits of liberty.
The Nee- York journals consider this equivalent
to compulsory voting.
Several republican members of Congress have
denounced President Lincoln's policy of establish-
ing state governments under the amnesty prods,.
nation as illegal.
The steamer Cumberland has been captured
whilst entering Mobile harbour.
The steamer Denbigh has been destroyed whilst
leaving Mobile.

COMMERCIAL LNTELLIGENCE.
NEW YORK, Fn. 18, Emma.

(By tiolipaph to Hidilaz.)

Money easy. Gold, 59} per cent. prem. Ex-
change on Loudon, 175 ; exchange on Paris, 3.18.
Stocks firm and advancing : New York Centrals,
133 ; Illinois, 1334 ; Erie, 204 ; Six per Cents.
United States Bonds, 112 Cotton dull ; Mid-
land Upland, 80}c. Flour and wheat dull. Corn
quiet. Provisions good inquiry. Coffee steady.
Sugar inactive. Molasses dull. Petroleum maze-
five. Crude, 29} to 3L Refined, 48 to 49.

NEW YORK, Fri. 19, Noo..

(By talsgraplt to Halifax. )

The expectation that Congress will pass the bill
authorising the Secretary of the Treasury to sell
gold has caused a great decline.
It is reported that the Federal government has
received information that Confederate vessels have
left Asia for the Pacific.
An attack on San Francisco is feared.

President Lilloolll has declared Brownsville,
Texas, open to traders. The entry of spirits and
articles contraband of war are forbidden. American
consuls will grant licensee to foreign vessels for
Brownsville.