The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1849-04-27


PERoR.-The Frankfort Parliament has
finally elected the King Of Prussia EN-
peror of Germany, and powerful depu-
tation has proceeded to Berlin to tender
him the crowu of Charlemagne. At first
no one believed that the King would ac-
cept the preferred honor, but now it is be-
lieved that he will, with certain conditions,
$" as To avoid giving offence to the other
Pdenlates of Germany. Shnuld he do
50, it is generally believed that it will
most certainly involve Prussia in war
with Austria and Russia. The latter pow.
er seems now resolvedlo put down the rev.
olulionary spirit in Europe. and only
wants the opportunity 10 "le, slip the
dogs of war" Co..
The WARM HuNGiRY.-Of the Hun
garian war very little authentic iuforma-
iion is known, except that it RACES fer,
cely. BEN had gained some advantages
over budy of Russians, bu; soon found
himself Overwhelmed with their numbers,
and the Emperor will gladly seize upon
any pretsxt to interfere farther. We
shall not be at all surprised To hear that
the Emperor of Russia, upon the solicita-
ion oflhe Austrians, brings down large
force TO crush tie Hungarians. At pres.
ent there seems no probable termination
of this deadly struggle, carried on by
both parties in the most barbariOus man.
ner.
WAR Advices from Ham.
burgh flbe Sd inst, stale there is no
chance how Of the differences between
SchIeswig Holstein and Denmark being
amicabIy setlled, aud, no doubt, hostli
ties will commence to-day Or.lumorrow.
Troops. principally Prussians. are passing
continually to the seat of war. The port
Of Kiel is blockaded. There does not
appear to be the least hope that Denmark
will yield the Duchies, aud as Russia will
unqueslonably support her pretensions,
it is to be hoped tina, the Germans will
be wise enough to yield the point in dis.
pute rather than run the hazard 0f dis
astrous contest.
lNDIA-ANoTHEn BATTLE..- Dates from
Bombay 10 the 4th of March state that
another battle had been fought near Guz-
erat, between the British and Sikhs
forces, IN which the latter were defeated.
hut the details had not been received.
From the 9th to the 18th of February.
various skirmishes took place, but with
out any serious encounter. On the l2ih
the Slkhs retreaied toward the Chenaub,
which they were prevented from crossing
by the Bombay Division, under General
Whish.
On the following day, The British divis.
ions having effected junction, Lord
Cough succeeded in bringing the enemy
TO battle in tho open field near the city of
Guzerat. in which the SIkhs were com
pleteIy routed, leaving great portion Of
the guns and ammunition, as well as their
standing camp, in the possession of the
cOnquer0rs.
MAKETs. Ts.-LvERPooL Conn MARKET,
April THE corn market continues at
the same rate of Representatives, a.
gain receded in Mark lane. On Monday
last the transactions we're very limited.
The price Of United States wheat was
quoted at 43 d6s, aud Canada at 40a 44s
per quarter. ...
Little or no business was done in -four
of any sort, although American was free
ly offered at 23a25s per bbI. No sales of
importance we're effected in Indian corn.
The prices quoted was 81 20s for white
and 80 Sis per quarter for yellow.
At Liverpool on the following day
trade was dull, and on Thursday flour
was nominal at 22s. Cd. to 23s Cd. per bbl
The latter only obiainable for tho best
brands ofOhio. Indian corn was selling
at 27s 10 90. for white. and 29s. Cd. for
prime yellow. Corn meal l2s. Cd. 13s.
Cd. per bbl.
LIVERPOOL PRovIsINo MARKET,April7.
The imports of cured provisions from
the United Sales during the past fortnight
1851 tierces beef, 1884 bbls.
pork, 2l3 casks hams. 300 casks and BAG
boxes cheese, 1904 bbls. aud 444 kegs
lard. POI hhds. aud so bbls. tallow. aud
AZ hhds. 5,7S6 boxes bacon. The trade
has been sleady, although tho transac,
tons in beef are limited. Holders are
firm at the price quoted, But little has
been doing in pork.
The quality of the western prime mess
though better than last yeSr, is scarcely
fine enough for ship stores, whilst the
h;,,h nr;caa nj ,Uhich Eustorn 10 hall
checks operations. Bacon meats are
steady sale, and prices rre firm at 35 a 1885,
per cwt. for long middes free of bone and
salt, aud 81 36s. Cd for do. ribbed in
middles are worth 33 a 40s,
according to quality.
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