Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1848-11-15
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Cunard steamer AMERICA arrived at New
York on "Wednesday night. Her advices arc one
week later, her day of sailing being the 2S,h ult.
FRANcE.-General Cavaignac's new Cabinet
has already sustained defeat in the Assembly
An amendment to the constitution, relative to the
army, upon which an issue was raised, was deci-
ded against them by majority of 523. The dis
cuSsiOn on the constitution has been terminated
On the 25h, Marrast, President Of the Assembly,
presented decree for the election of the President
Of the Republic ON the 10Th December. 1t was
carried by majority Of 355. This result has caus-
ed the greatest surprise. The contest for the Pres
idency has become very exciting. The ultra Dem
ocrats, anxious for unanimiiy among themselves.
are prepared 10 act with concord Lamartne has
publicly declined being considered candidate.
SrMN.-The crisis in this country appears to
have passed. Narvaez has returned to power, and
the King is established at the head Of the
household, after a long period of enlargement.
PRUssIA.-Fresh disturbances broke out al Be-
lin ON the 10th, and, after lull, came to china
the 18th. The cause was an attempt upon the
part of some mechanics to break up various machn-
cry invented for labor saving. The troops were
ordered out and continued the contest with consd-
cradle oss of life, their opponents fighting vigorous
ly under the shelter Of barIicades The King has
positively refused TO accept the designations tender
ed him by his ministry.
AusrnIA.-Atiairs have not yet reached crisis
resolved TO hold out TO the last, come what
will. About one Thousand persons had quilted vi
emma since the 9th ut., and the city was beginning
10 assume the appearance of siege-fortitca,iOns
were strengthened and ouposts extended. The
peasantry and country people are ticcking into the
city In great numbers, entering along the Mussdorl
line all other approaches being cut off by the be-
seglng forces. Auersperg, after leaving the SUI
berbs had joined Jellachich and together they pre-
sen,ed menacing front at The old osition Of The
latter
On the 9th ult the commandment of tho national
guard issued placard announcing that the Hun
garans, under Czani and Moriza, had crossed the
Austrian frontier and were advancing against Jeila-
chich. The placard added that there would be a
sangulnary battle in the vicinity OF Vienna, in view
OF which strong force was posted at Belvidere.-
The Hungarian army set down at65, 900 men.
II was weakened by the deseron Of two regiments
Of hussars, who went over to Windeschgraz and
had consequently fallen back. Windeschgratz. had
taken possession of the island Of Lubauf in The Dan
ube, (trum which Napoleon fought the battles of
Esslng and Nagram,) and had collected there
5,6OOmen. Provisions were beginning TO be scarce
about Vienna. AT the last accounts no engage
ments had taken place between the Croats, and
Hungaraus.
Observation-Disclosures from Dublin states that
O'Brien, Meagher, NIcilanus, and O'Donogh hue
have had their sentences of death commuted to
transportation for life. In Duffy's case the Jury
had not returned verdict.
The country was in the most deplorabe condi-
ton from the failure Of the potato and grain crops
The poor continued in suffering condition from
want OF employment.
The MARKETs.-At Liverpool breadsufs were
rather depressed, from the large arrivals of grair
which had entered during the week. Western
canal flour was quoted at sos. Philadelphia anc
Baltimore 24s. Cd; wheat rs. Sd. to S.. cd. pei
20 lbs, being decline of Is Cd per barrel on flour
corn continues in fair demand at "a 35s. per quar-
Ter meal us. per Dbl
The duty wheat has advanced to five shilling.
per quarter, and flour three shillings per bar
rel, and on corn has lowered 6s 3D. for the week
previous.
Pork has advanced one to two shiliings per bar
rel. Lard has declined two shngs per cwt.-
The demand for rice is limited, and no change IL
quotations.
CoTToN.-The cotton market has been furthe
depressed a moderate demand prevailed through
out the week, although exporters continue to ore
rate to fair extent All descriptions Of American
grades offered freely at I'D. per ID. lower thar
the Hi5ernia's quotations. On the day Of sale the
market was somewhat frmer, with improved
tone; sales for the week did not exceed g, Goo
bales.