The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-02-13 00:00:00

NORTHERN TIMES,-LIVERPOOL, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 18456.

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MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL.

LIVERPOOL, TUESDAY EVENING,

These hag been a very active Cotton market to-
day, and a large business has been done at an
advance of id. per pound in prices. The total
sales reach 15,000 bales, of which 8000 have been
taken for speculation and export.

The Liverpool Share Market has been firm
throughout the day, very little business being done,
however, beyond the arrangement of the account.
The rates of " continuation" are still high :
Aberdeen, 121 12/. Chester and Birkenhead,
131 14. Caledonian, 274 28. Chester and
Holyhead, 13 131. Eastern Counties, 91,- 101.
East Lancashire, 18 181. Great Northern, 221 23.
Ditto A Shares, 9f 91. Great Western, 55/ 561.
Lancashire and Yorkshire Stock, 811 811. Liver-
pool, Crosby, and Southport, 10 151. London and
North Western Stock, 1001 1001. Manchester,
Sheffield and Lincoln, 241 25. Ditto Preference,
11 111. Ditto New 6 per cent Pref., 7.16 9-16 p
Midland Stock, 691 691. North British, 7* 7-,1-
North Staffordshire, 8 74d. South Eastern and
Dover, 18/ 19. York, Newcastle, and Ber-
wick, 19 194. York and North Midland, 264 261.
Leeds Capital Stock, 141 141. Dutch Rhenish, 9-16
11-16 p. Ditto New Shares, 2 2 1-16 p. Great Western
of Canada, 25/ 251. Ditto New Shares, 3*
34p. Great Luxembourg, 981 d.
Only a moderate business has been done in the
Liverpool Corn Market to-day, and prices generally
were lower than on this day week, but holders
were more firm than on Friday last.
There has been considerable depression in the
Liverpool Iron Market today in consequence of
the reported failure of a large operator, and which
caused the price of warrants to fall rapidly to
68s cash.

The Manchester Goods Market has shown more
buoyancy to-day, and spinners and manufacturers
have been more firm in their demands as to price,
and in some cases have even demanded higher
rates, which, however, were unobtainable. Only
a moderate amount of business was done in either
goods or yarns. _ _ _

The Brazilian mail has arrived at Southampton
and the letters will be delivered here in the
morning._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .

In the Prussian legislative chamber, on the 9th
inst., the minister of finance submitted to the mem-
bers a statement of the present condition of the
national debt, which has been added to during
the past year. The sum stated was 227,670,917
thalers. Taking the value of the Prussian
thaler at 3s, this is equivalent to 34,100,6371
sterling

The receipts of the State railways in Belgium
for the month of December, 1855, were 1,777,423 f.
In the corresponding month of 1854 they were
1,687,773 f ; and in 1853, 1,565,329 f, showing a
gradual increase. For the same years, respectively,
the total receipts were 23,308,0914 22,474,857 f, and
20,908,12tf. These returns are independent of
the receipts on lines belonging to companies
through Belgium.
A meeting of the creditors of Messrs. J. Scott
Russell and Co., shipbuilders at Blackwall, took
place this morning. The balance sheet, as prepared
by Mr. Coleman, showed liabilities to the amount
of 122,9401. 19s. 10d., and the estimated assets
100,2351. lls. 10d. Resolutions were passed
appointing the following gentlemen to act as
inspectors, viz., Messrs. Samuel Beale. T. D. Gris-
sell, and John Jones. It was stated that a dividend
of 10s. will be paid in six months, by which time
many of the existing contracts will have been
completed.

Tlie Funds to-day rose d to 1 per cent., and
showed much firmness to the termination of busi-
ness, finally closing at the best point—namely,
92 3-16 to 92 5-16. Investments and speculative
purchases decidedly preponderated. The uneasi-
ness excited by the dispute with the United States,
has been alleviated in consequence of the news
brought by the steamer America presenting no
fresh unfavourable feature. It is hoped that the
intelligence of the submission of Russia to the
terms of the allies will lead to a satisfactory modi-
fication of the tone of the United States Govern.
ment. Hopes of a pacific result from the Paris
Conferences, have given the chief immediate
stimulus to prices. In the Stock Exchange money
is easier, at 5 to 5& per cent. on Government Secu-
rities. In Lombard-street to-day, however, the
demand for accommodation was very active, and
some tightness was experienced. At Paris to-day
the Three per Cent, Rentes showed a rise of 2 to
per cent There appears to be still some inquiries
for gold for exportation, but no supply is offered
from the market. The developement of the com-
mercial resources of Turkey is likely to attract
considerable attention on the part of capitalists in
Western Europe. The first of the undertaking s
with this object is now announced, under
the title of the Ottoman Bank. The chairman is
Mr. Layard, M.P. The quarterly sales of indigo
commenced this day. There was a full attend-
ance, and the sales opened firmly and with good
spirit. The demand was good for all descriptions.
The following are the latest quotations in
Foreign Exchanges :—Amsterdam short, 11 16
to 11 18. Do. Three Months, 12 to 124.
Rotterdam, Do., 12 to 11f. Antwerp, Do., 25 55
to 25 60. Brussels, Do., 25 55 to 25 60. Hamburg,
Do., 13 101 to 13 101. Paris, Short, 25 35 to 25 40.
Do., Three Months, 25 75 to 25 80. Mar-
seilles, Do., 25 75 to 25 82. Frankfort. Do.,
1201 to 1208. Vienna, Do., 10 40 to 10 45.
Trieste Do , 10 41 to 10 47. Petersburg,
Do., 361 to 361. Madrid, Do., 491 to 491. The
Railway Share Market to-day was firm but
inactive, closing at the following quotations :
Caledonian,ssl 56. Eastern Counties 10. East Lan-
cashire, 72 73. Great Northern, 91 91k. Do. A, 75
76. Great Western, 56 564. Lancashire and
Yorkshire, 811,- 811. London and North Western,
1001 101. Manchester, Sheffield, and Lincolnshire,
24125. Midland Stock, 691 691. North British, 29
30. South Eastern and Dover, 621 63. York,
Newcastle, and Berwick, 75 76. York and North
Midland, 511 511.

THE DEAN or CHEsrun.—We regret to state that this
venerable dignitary is very ill, and that his state is con -
sidered so precarious as to excite the most serious apprehen-
sions. He is daily getting weaker, and we have the sorrow
of mentioning that but the feeblest hopes are entertained
that he will rally.

SUSPICIOUS CASE —Yesterday, a report was made to Mr.
Blake, the coroner's beadle, that a child died in Crosshall-
street on the 7th inst , although the case was not reported
before yesterday. There is some supposed neglect, or other
wrong, connected with the case ; but we forbear to say more
until an inquest (which will be held this day) determines.
SOUTHPORT YOUNG MAN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—
Last evening, the Rev. Canon Stowell, M.A., of Manchester,
attended at the Town-hall, Southport, for the purpose of
delivering a lecture on behalf of the funds of the above
institution. The Rev. C. Hesketh, M.A., the president,
occupied the chair. There was a very large attendance.
The subject the lecturer selected for his discourse was " Self
Culture." A most delightful evening was spent, and the
funds of the association were considerably augmented by
the proceeds from the lecture.
SUNDAY SCHOOL AND LITERARY INSTITUTE. Last
night the last of the series of lectures in connection with
this institution was delivered in the Concert-hall, Lord
Nelson-street. The chair was occupied by R. A. Macfie,
Esq , and the attendance was numerous. The lecturer for
the evening was the Rev. Mr. Chown, of Bradford, and
the subject of his discourse " Caxton and the Press"—than
which perhaps no more interesting or instructive topic for a
lecture could be selected. The rev. lecturer was most
felicitous in his treatment of it, and was frequently
applauded during the delivery of his discourse.
CORONER'S INQUESTS.—Yesterday, the deputy coroner,
(Mr. Statham), held the following inquests :—On the body
of Andrew Brewin, who fell from a house in Harrison-st.,
under the circumstanas stated in our paper of yesterday.
The jury returned a verdict of " Accidental death," and one
of the gentlemen spoke strongly against the practice of
"pigeon flying" on the Sabbath-day.—On the body of
Henry Crawford, a smith, who died from injuries received
by falling into the hold of a ship. Verdict—•' Accidental
death."--On the body of Anna Maria Brown, who died
suddenly, as reported in our paper of yesterday. Verdict—
" pied front natural causes."

ALARNIING-F78.; AT MANCHESTER.—On Monday night,
a fire of a most alarming nature was fortunately discovered
in the pile of buildings chiefly occupied by Mr. Robert
Humble, the extensive draper and clothier, Oldham-street.
Considerinc, the difficulties in the way of Mr. Rose and
his brigade,' from the difficulty in discovering the fire in the
first instance, and afterwards from the intense heat and
smoke that met them and impeded their efforts, it is truly
wonderful that in a short space of an hour and a half all
danger was averted. If the fire had raged undiscovered
for another ten minutes, the whole of the pile of buildings
must have fallen a sacrifice to the devouring element.
The origin of the fire is at present unknown. The loss
will amount to several hundreds of pounds, but Mr.
Humble is insured, as we understood, for upwards of
3,0001., in the London and Liverpool, and the North of
England Insurance Companies.

LATEST INTELLIGENCE.

SECOND EDITION.

THE CONFERENCE PLENIPOTENTIARIES

A despatch dated St. Petersburg, the 10th inst.,
announces that Count Orloff left that city on the

9th, en route to Paris, to attend the Peace Confer-

ences there as the representative of Russia. The
Count was to be at Berlin on Wednesday (this

day).
A Vienna despatch, dated on Monday last,
mentions that Count Buol was to leave for Paris
on the following day (yesterday).

THE PEACE CONFERENCES

Advices dated Berlin, Feb. 11, inform us that

the committee of the Frankfort Diet has deliberated

on the Aystrian propositions, and recommends an
adhesion to the preliminary bases, with a reserva-

tion as to the propositions that may be presented
relative to the fifth point.

THE FRENCH FUNDS

PARIS, TUESDAY EVENING,

To-day the Paris Funds closed at the following
prices :—Four and a Half per Cents., 97f 25c. ;
Three per Cents., 73f. 75c.

FRANCE.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, MONDAY EVENING,

The confidence in peace appears to gain strength
every day amongst the public, but amongst the
higher class of politicians the same doubt exists.
The public will have it that a perfect understanding
must already have been come to with Russia with
respect to the interpretation to be given to the
fifth point of the conditions ; but the politicians
think the contrary, and even if they be in the wrong
in this respect, they say that a dissension will
certainly occur on some point or other, probably
on some comparatively insignificant matter.

I hear it stated, that within three or four days
after the meeting of the Conferences, it is the
intention of the Allies to be, as the French say,
" fixed," as to the real intentions of Russia. The
fifth point as interpreted by them, will be pre-
sented to her to sign—and if she consents so to do,
well and good—peace may be considered certain ; if,
on the contrary she hesitates, makes objections,
requires delay, the Conferences are at once to be
stopped, and the war is to be resumed with
vigour.

It is stated that iu the event of the Conferences
taking a favourable turn, the Emperor of the
French will propose that immediately after them a
Congress of Sovereigns shall be held to decide on
all the questions pending in Europe. Amongst
these questions his Majesty will, of course, not
forget that which he has so much at heart—the
striking out from the treaties of Vienna of 1815 of
the clauses which prohibit the Bonaparte family
from ever sitting on the throne of France—clauses
which are effectually set aside for ever, but which
he, nevertheless, considers as humiliating.
The German newspapers tell us that Austria is so
confident of peace that she has already begun
reducing her army, selling a vast number of horses
and bringing back her siege and pontoon materiel
from the Russian frontiers.

Despatches received to-day announce that Prince
GortschakofE, late commander in the Crimea, has
been nominated Imperial Lieutenant of Poland
and commander of the Central Western armies ;
also that Count Orloff had not left St. Petersburg
up to yesterday. They also state that a committee
of the Germanic Diet has recommended the Diet to
accept the four principal points of the Austrian
conditions, but to make " reserves " with respect
to the interpretation which may be given to the
fifth one,

Apropos of Count Orloff, he possesses a very dis-
agreeable reputation, and a very ugly nickname in
Russia. It is believed that, to oblige the Emperor
Nicholas, whose friend and tool ho was, he admin
istered poison to the Emperor Alexander and the
Grand Duke Constantine (the uncles of the present
Alexander and Constantine) ; and the nickname
imposed on him is that of the " Poisoner." It is
uncharitable to assume that he is a murderer,
especially as he has all his life been in high favour
with the Imperial family of Russia ; but it is to be
regretted that he has never taken the trouble to
silence his enemies who boldly accuse him of being
one.

STRAITAN, PAUL & CO.'s BANwiturrcr.—The bankrupts
were brought up yesterday morning from Millbank
Penitentiary to the Court of Bankruptcy, to undergo their
last examination. The proceedings occupied the day,
and were adjourned to the lUh of March. The bank-
rupts were taken back to Millbank Penitentiary.
SUDDEN DEATH Or A GENTLEMAN.—On Monday after-
noon Mr. Robert Napier Cunningham, a well known and
respected merchant of this town. and who resided in
Hamilton-square, Birkenhead, died suddenly at the
George Hotel, Dale-street. A medical gentleman was at
once in attendance, and declared the cause of death to be
apoplexy. The case was so clear, that it was not deemed
necessary to hold an inquest.
THE MURDER AT PORTSMOUTH.—The inquest on the
body of the late Assistant-surgeon Hope, of the convict
establishment at Portsmouth, who was murdered on
Friday morning last, was resumed on Monday, on board
the Stirling Castle hulk, by Mr. Swainson, the Admiralty
coroner, when further testimony was adduced to show the
vindictiveness of the prisoner towards the deceased, and
also towards Mr. Williams, the chief warder, and Mr.
Bowler, the surgeon of the convict establishment, both of
whom the prisoner expressed his regret at not having
" finished" also, as then, he said, he should have been
happy. The Rev. J. K. Walpole, chaplain of the estab-
lishment, deposed that the prisoner had told him he had
resolved, on the night before the accomplishment of his
premeditated purpose, that he would give Mr. Hope
another chance for his life, alluding to his desire to be
examined again by the deceased touching an alleged
complaint which required the treatment of cupping, and
which deceased would not certify the necessity for doing.
The prisoner, being thus disappointed in his object of
being restored to the invalid deck, said to the chaplain,
" I did it without a pang." A convict named Hayes,
No. 716, deposed to the prisoner having had a part
of a razor, set into a small wooden handle, about his per-
son for some weeks, on the pretext of using it at work in
the oakum-house. The prisoner interrupted this wit-
ness in his testimony, and stated to the jury that he had
had two of these knives or razors in his possession, and
in fact, a third, and that he had been in the hulk about 10
months, and had never been searched once. The truth of
this statement seems to be doubtful, for it is the custom
of the convict service to search all prisoners on leaving
the oakum house whenever they are employed therein.
The prisoner was present, placed before the jury be-
tween two warders, in the gallery of the chapel, and he
asked several questions, imputing cruelty and oppression
on the part of the deceased and other
.officers towards
him; but the evidence did not support his accusations.
He said " the razor " could yet be produced, and it was
on the lower deck, and he hoped the jury would hear his
statement of the treatmeit, he had received, which was
Lhe " cause " of his murdering (for he made no disguise or
equivc .ation about having done so) Mr. Hope. After
hearing the evidence of Mr. Kealey, surgeon, of Gosport,
who deposed to the death of the deceased having been
caused by the wound in the throat, which had penetrated
to the spine and severed the jugular vein, the jury returned
a verdict of Wilful Murder against the prisoner Jones,
who was removed to Winchester gaol to await his trial.

SOUTH AMERICA.

SOUTHAMPTON, TEE• 12.

The Royal Mail Company's steam ship Avon, Captain
Revett, arrived this morning at 11 o'clock, with the usual

mails.

The latest dates brought by the Avon are—Buenos
Ayres, Jan. 2 ; Monte Video, Jan. 5 ; Rio de Janeiro,
Jan. 15 ; Bahia, Jan. 19 ; Pernambuco, Jan. 22 ; St•
Vincent, Jan. 30 ; Teneriffe, Feb. 3 ; Madeira, Feb.
and Lisbon, Feb. 8.

The Avon brings in all, 84 passengers, among whom are
Lord IL Cholmondeley and two daughters ; also the
crews of the ship Coronation, of Hull, and the bark Did°'
of the Cape of Good Hope, condemned at Madeira; also
the crew of the brig Bianco.

The Avon brings specie to the amount of 28,0001., als°
diamonds, precious stones, and pearls to the amount of:
22,2581., and in freight, a small quantity of tapioca, and'`
sundries from Rio, 6 bales of tobacco from Bahia,
of cochineal from Teneriffe, a few small parcels of Win°
from Madeira, 300 boxes of oranges from Lisbon, also
4720 z. of gold dust from the Cuba mines, consigned to
Mr. Oxenford. 700 bales

She spoke off Cape Horn H.M. steamer Sharpshooter.
On the 2d January, latitude 7.30 north, longitude 28'3:
west, a Dutch bark. February 9, latitude 41.52
_iort-9
longitude 9.53 west H.M. steamer Urgent.

The cholera still existed in Rio and Bahia. At gi°
Grande it was very bad and had carried off great
numbers of the black and coloured population. It was
also raging with great virulence between Bahia and
Pernambuco.

Great scarcity of the necessaries of life continued to be
felt at the Cape de Verds, owing to no rain having fallen
for three years.

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In the Canaries they are cultivating the cochineal
insect with great success

In Madeira the weather has been bad for
Merchants are turning their attention to the growth °
the sugar sane, corn, &c.