The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-19

pursued by Louis Napoleon tends to improve tho
condition of the country in almost every branch
M. Proudhon's journal has again been seized
This paper seems to set all government at defiance
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Denmark-War
Inevitable.
Advices from Hamburger, Of the 3lst inst, state
that there is no chance now of the differences be-
tween Schleswig- Holsten and Denmark being
amicably settled, and no doubt hostilities will
commence to-day or tomorrow. Troops, prln-
cipally Prussans, are passing continually to the
seat of war. The port of Keil is bockaded.
There does not appear to be the least hope that
Denmark will yield the Duchies and Russia
will, unquesonably, support her pretenslons, 1t Is
to be hoped that the Germans will be wise enough
to yield the point in dispute rather than run the
hazard Of disastrous contest.
Important from India-Another Battle.
Advices from Bombay to the 4th of March, state
that another battle had been fought near Guzerat
between the British and Sikh forces, In which the
latter were defeated but the details had not been
received. From the 9th to the 18th of Feb, various
skirmlshes took place, but without any serious
encounter. On the 18th, the Skhs retreated to-
ward the Chenab, which they were prevented from
crossing by the Bombay division, under General
Whish. On the following day, the British divi-
| sions, having effected junction, Lord Cough
succeeded in bringing the enemy to battle in the
open field, near the city of Gozzerat, in which the
Sikhs were completely routed, leaving great por
ton other guns and ammunition, well as their
standing camp, in the possession of their conquer
ors.
Furnishes but little fresh news. The provincial
war continues
Is quiet.
Turkey.
The Sublime Porte has issued manifesto, de-
clarng that he does not consider the state of Europe
such as to require her to increase her forces.
Financial and Commercial Affairs
| Under the influence of more favorable ad-
vices from India, and the existing lull in the
excitement of continental politics, trade in Eng
land, in nearly every department, is Beginning
to assume a more cheerful aspect. There is
still an uneasy feeling respecting the threaten
ed hostilities in the North of Europe but since
the abrupt and decisive termination of the con-
fict between Sardinia and Austria, the COM
plete prostration and abdcation of Charles AL
bert, one Of the most serious obstacles to salts
factory adjustment of continental difficulties seems
to have been overcome, and could the Danish quar-
rel be disposed of, which unfortunately there is no
present prospect of, nothing material would stand
in the way Of permanent prosperity in commercial
| affairs.
The English funds are again on the advance,
and Consos have risen y per cent during the last
two weeks, having fluctuated from 931s on the I'd,
| to 90 and 92G on the 5h at which they closed for
money and accounts.
| We have the latest London and Liverpool papers,
| but do not observe the least ausion to American
| stocks.
| Money, though still abundant, has slightly in
| creased in value. The lowest bank rate is still
three per cent but with private banks, the best
bills are done at about two-and-a-half per cent.
The Bank of England returns show that the
bullion in the vaults is about ELS, 900, so that
any drain which may arise from the United States,
in correcting the present inequality of the ex-
changes, will be met without the least difficulty
and fear of renewing the scenes of lS7
The weekly accounts of the Bank of France
show progressive Improvement in the trade of
Paris The French funds, since the total defeat of
Charles Albert have been well maintained The
last closing prices were, Three per Cents, $3.50
Five per Gents, $3.50.
| The importations of breadsiuffs into Great Br-
tain continue upon gigantic scale, and the same
may be said of all kinds of provisions
No change can be noted in the grain trade, al
though rather firmer feeling was manifested dur
ing the last few days previous to the sailing of the
Europa.
There is an improved tendency apparent in the
cotton market.
The commercial, monetary, and warlike intel-
gence brought by the last overland mail, is regard
ed in England as very satisfactory.
LIVERPOOL CorroS MARKET, April 7.
For week subsequent to tho departure of the Mia
gara the cotton market dull particularly for the
low and mddling qualities and prices further gave way
I'd per h.; but this week have had better demand
from consumers and this decline is considered as
covered that last quotation Of AID. for Upland
and Mobile is repeated, and fair Orleans for its
lative scarcity, raised to 47sd; middng Uplands and
Mobile AID; and middlng Orleans 4'Sd per lb Still,
the market is not buoyant and in fact closes rather
heavily to-day, the quantity Offering being beyond the
demand. The sales for the week ending 3Oth ultmo
amounted to 26010 bales of which 1000 specu
lation, and 5000 for export; and tho business for
five days. to the 5th, is 345sO bales, of which 1900
is to Spectators and 5000 for export
LIVERPOOL CoRr MARKET, April.
The corn market continues in the state
Of depression last noticed. Prices have again
recodod. At Marklane, on Monday last, the trans
actions very limited The price of United
States wheat quoted at 43s to 46s., and
Canada 4os. to AS. per quarter Very little bust
done In -four Of any Sort although American
bsrrclled freely offered at 23s to 25s per 1915
pounds. No sales Of Importance effected. In
Indian the price quoted 27s. to 29s for
American white and 3Os to 3ls for yellow per quarter
At Liverpool the following day, the trade was dull
and Thursday flour nominal at 22s. Cd. to 23s
Cd per barretho latter only obanablc for the best
brands Of Ohio. Indian 27s. to 2Ss white and
2os Cd for prime yellow Indian meal, 12s Cd O
l3s. Cd. per barrel
LIVERPOOL Provision MARKET, April 7, 1910
The imports Of cured provisions from the United
States during the fortnight comprised 1891 terces
beef s34 barrels pork 2O3 casks hams 800 casks and