The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-05-29
DAILY CRESCENT.
Late Foreign News, etc.

BY the caledonisMeefiiis Of the French Con-
ventioR.
On Monday last the Baltimore Convention Or
ganized and Selected Judge Price to preside Later
than this we have no authentic intelligence The
many rumors concerning the action of the Corven-
ton which have been in circulation in our city be-
ing destitute of foundation.
The telegraph yesterday announced that the mail
due at Mobile had failed. Owing to this we have
received no further accounts of the news by the
Caledonia than was published in yesterdays Pr
cayune, which will be found below:
.FRANcE-WiIImer & Smiths European Times
of the 9Th inst, says: The returns of the French
election are now completed, and notwithstanding
the utmost exertons of the French Republicans and
Communists, who left neither fair nor foul means
untred to effect their purpose, the lists exhibit rl-
umphant testimony TO the popularity OF the prlnci-
pies propounded and acted upon by Lamartine and
the moderate party. Indeed, so clearly and proml-
neny has the expression OF the popular feeling been
manifested, that some fears entertained of the
minority resorting to Interior measures in order to
render the past proceeding Of the Provisional Gov
eminent nugatOry.
The National Convention of France assembled
on the 18th of May. M. Pugseveau presided. The
Provisional Government entered the assembly and
were received with acclamatlons. NJ. Dupont de
l'Eure addressed the convention on the subject of
resigning power into their hands.
The election of President was to have taken place
on the 18th inst, and it considered certain that
the choice would fall on Lamartine which will give
much confidence i'll the stability of the French Re-
public.
A riot had occurred at Rouen during the election.
It was quelled but not until many persons had been
killed.
Ii is said that the Chartst movement is still pro-
crossing in England.
Irish affairs not referred to further than to
state that Smith O'Brien and O'Connell have pub
lcly made up their difficulties. and addresses have
been put forth by the leaders of both parties urging
the people to combine in demanding repeal of the
Union.
Spain is said to be in quiet state.
In Posen much disorder existed.
Hostilities were continued in Holstein.s The
Danish army retreating before the contederated
forces.
The Austrians have gained some advantages over
the Sarinans and Italians, and We're about attack
ing Verona.
The Austrian constitution was proclaimed on the
23d uit. :
Venice has been blockaded The English Con-
sui was compelled to flee from that place to escape
from the vengeance of mob, excited by the know
ledge that England had not acknowledged the
Republic. D
Mehemet Ali is reported to be in dying state.
LONDON MONEY MARKET, May 5.-The funds opened
with the appearance OF much mness but owing to an ap
prehensi0n OF French interference against closed at
half per cent decline Consos closed at elghythree and
Messrs Legs, Mason & Co.. flax spinnes and Alexander
Hadder Sons, wooden spinners, have failed Their mills
at Aberdeen.
Wilmer & Smiths European Times gives the following
account of the condition Of the markets
LIVERPOOL, May 5-There has been marked improve
in cotton since the last week, principally low and mid
dug qualities being request caused by increased demand
for utactueH and spectators The sales OF the week
comprise 80 200 bales at the following rates Upland ordI;
nary, Bad 033&d ;middlipg 81 mddlng fair 41ad good
Cd; New Orleans ordinary Bed szsd;e middling 3zsd g
add choice marks Mobile ordinary sa@s54dd:
good 1OlDI1d good to fine i4Ga I'D stained 497d :,
stock TIE pp 81 s9 bS for afa s Wess Pee
are well sustained, at an ad Vance OF 7sd., ~, ~,
Breadstnbs-Bes canal flour 26s. I'd O9s. 3d.: Rich
a027s. New Orleans and Ohio 25s I'd. GD26s. Cd Wheat,
mixed, Is 2d.D6s 4d 70 TBS; red Is I'd ( n I'd Corn
602s Quarter CoTn meal ilsfGiis 3D. Dbl ,at k tg
Under the influence of fine weather the Liverpool corn
market declined from the of last week with general
inactivity in trade. There also corresponding depres
in London Monday last which has not yet been re-
At on TIE 4 ws ae corn so,
and the demand was extremely dull Business yesterday
regarded as decidedly untavorabe to holders ~
tierce; prime 3O036s Prime pork duty fee new %
(G70s. Dbl; old 44D56s.; 44D6Os prime 35(d4os
Bacon duty free old dried l5Gab cut Long a a shof
Western 3G052s Smoked canvassed hams 2OfGoos cwt
duty paid not smoked 25@43s, duty free TO $50.
in barrels, ordinary to niddIing, 36l5sSs.
Virginia leaf cued bonded 2aG024d.; Ordinar
sound 9ad; middling 4d; good 43aGD5d; fine 5lad
The cotton market in New York and Philadepha is
Saturday,, the 10Th loo bales Of cotton were sold in New
York: prices steady. + our W as dropping