The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-20

the diplomatic relations between the central pow
er and the French republic, now completely
regulated, and that at Frankfort, as In Pans, per-
manent ministers will represent both countries.
Austria.
The Vienna correspondent OF the kOlena lei
tupg asserts that Russia and Prussia have pro-
missed their assistance on the Italian question.
The Paris Presse states the reply of the Austrian
government TO the offer OF mediation by England
and France, in substance as follows First, Aus
tria denies that the war undertaken by Charles
Albert can establish any pretensions over Lom-
bardy that the guarantee of the treaty of Vienna,
IN favor OF Austria, finds new support IN the
rig hit of conquest esab lshed by Marshal Radetzky,
and that no alteration OF territorial equilibrium
can be Justly made by two only OF the seven pow
ers who guaranteed the treaty of Vienna. Aus
tria, however, proposes the convocaton of gene
raj congress of the powers OF Europe at lnspruck
pendent administration Of the Lombardo-V
territory, and the durable tranquility OF the pc
ninsula beyond the Apprentices.
Hungary.
The Pesther Zeitung. OF the 10th ult., contains
detailed account OF the battle between the Hunga-
rian and Croatian forces which was fought on the
18th ut 4, in the vicinity of Scala Egerszegh
The Hungarlans, under Count Terek, mustered
attacked them, amounted to 10000. The Croatians
were completely routed, and lost 5000 men, IL
pieces OF artillery, and ID standards. The loss of
the Hungarans is quoted at l23 killed, and 1872
wounded.
Prussia.
Berlin passed through an important crisis on the
25th ult., the day on which the new cabinet were
to pronounce their decision on the question of
ministerial interference with the views and poti-
cal opinions of the officers OF the army, the very
question, it will be remembered, which caused the
resignation of the last cabinet. The radicals re-
he'd on the refusal OF the ministry to execute
former resolution OF the parliament on this sub
ject. Everything was prepared for revolution,
and they seemed to feel painful Disappointment,
proclamation to the army, by which the parliament
tary resolution was. fully carried out. No pre-
tence for outbreak was lett for the present. The
crowd which surrounded the building dispersed
Switzerland.
The Gazette Iicinese, of the I'D, announces that
the blockade of the canton by Radetsky contin-
ues, and that, consequently, the treaty OF lSi5
concerning the postal communications between
Lombardy and the cantons OF Lucerne, Zurich,
Berne, UTl Basic and Ticno, having been vio-
of war with Austria. 1t is generally believed that
Switzerland will depart from her state of neutrali-
ty; that 10000 men will be Immediately sent to
the frontier, and reserve of 1000 called out.
Several thousand Austrans are stationed between
Lucerne and Ugeiate.
India.
A further overland mail has arrived from India,
bringing dates from Calcutta to the Goth, Madras,
18th, and Bombay the 31st August Major Ed,
wards and his troops were still encamped before
Moultan. The renforcements despatched from
Ferozepore had not yet joined them, but were
lumns advancing heavy fire had been heard In
the direction Of Mouan.
A Sikh auxiliary force was also on the march
from Lahore. The insurgent inhabitants were at
tempting TO quit Moutan, having heard of the APP
Proach OF the British and the Derwan to prevent
them building up the gates. In spite Of the I'M
healthy season, the march of the renforcements
had not been attended with any remarkable casu-
An outbreak has taken place in the Hazerah
districts, In which Attock is situated, the key to
the northwestern frontier of India; and Col Ca,
| nara, European officer in the Sikh service, had
been murdered We are afraid that the delay
caused IN despatching troops to succor Major Ed
wards, has induced the insurgents to make this
movement, presumipg upon our inability to sup
| press the rebellion.
Commercial and Financial Intelligence.
The tendency OF the cotton market is still down.
This week the official quotations for mddling and
fair Orleans are reduced 3D., and though for other
the turn OF the market forrall kinds Is decidedly
In favor OF the buyer, and possibility of effect
Ing sales on large scale without submitting to
some further sacrifice, the consumers showing no
and speculation being dormant. In good quail
ties the decline is Id. to I'D. perth. The quota
lions now are for fair Upland and Mobile. 4d !;
and for far Orleans AID, mlddling Orleans as well
as Upland 3d.; scarcely anything is doing above
4d, and the chief business under 3}d., prices be-
ing lower than at any former period. The sales for
the week amount to %, $50 bales, of which $500
have been taken for export and 600 on speculation,
and the American descriptions consist of 300
| bales Upland at 81 AID; 1920 Orleans at q
| 3D.; 4,Sl0 Alabama and Mobile at 81, 4d.
and $50 Sea Island at u a. I'D. per lb. The corn
markets have undergone little or no change, and
Indian corn continues In moderate demand at 30
36s. Cd. per quarter, which last Is now the top
price tor the best yellow. Corn meal lis Cd 1Ss,
sour 29-a SOs. per barrel. The duty on wheat re-
mains at 49, per quarter, and on flour Is. per bar
rel.
The money market continues easy; the fluctua-
tons in the public securities during the we elk,
have been onlyItrlfing.
Messrs. Barings' Circular.
LONDON, October 6, 184S-The recent arrivals of
the markets this week have BEEN sh h
large public sales which, on the whole have gone of
with more animation than have had to report re-
Gently, and generally at full prices.
Breadstufs rather cheaper, also cotton-and
the iron trade continues depressed fair business is
There 10 no change to notice in our meney market,
which continues easy with abundant supply on
thort terms but there less disposition to extend
BY the overland mail, which arrived Sd instant, we
have received advices from Bombay to a1st August,
and Calcutta to Goth August but the commercial news
was unim portant.
For ASHES we have moderate enquiry at steady
prices.
BsASpv-Owing to the fine vintage prospects, prices
have been reduced 81 In France rather
cheaper here in consequence.
CocHrNEAL-1,100 bags have been offered, chiefly
Honduras Of recent arrivals aud about 900 have found
buyers at full prices, for middng to fne and I'd to
Sd lower for ordinary and small grain.
In Cocoa We have been without transactions-170
bags Bahia In public SALE having been taken in 30s
COFFEE has been rather more in request. Native
Ceyon bringing IT'S to EOS. and $500 bsgs Costa RIGA
sos to Sos 3D. showing for the latter Improvement
OF fully 3s per cwt For export cargo regular first
Rio 5000 bags has been sold floating for port at
2ss 3d. and 800 bags St Domingo At 2es Cd per cwt
The continental markets are frmer
CoTTor remains dull at Liverpool, and the trade at
Manchester N hall
Surst at sale here yesterdsy 1000 only Sold from
2%d. to 22sd for ordinary and middng up to 3hd to
$40 for good fair to gsod-the remainder being bought
In above the value.
The corn trade has been dull throughout the week.
and lower prices must have been submitted to, to
e ct sales which factors generally were not disposed
70 do. and in quotations little alteration will