Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-04-28
FREDERIC OF PRUSSIA EMPEROR OF
GERMANY.
MORE FIGHTING IN INDIA.
DECLINE IN COTTON.

ST. JOHNS, New Brunswick, Aprl 10.
The steamer Europa, Capt. Lott, which
sailed from Liverpool on the 7th inst, ar
rived at Halifax at loA O'Clock yesterday
morning, aud her news was transmitted from
thence to this place. by special express The
express left Halifax at 1 O'Clock, and although
the roads are still very heavy; it made
splendid run TO Digby Gut, distance OF l45
miles in nine hours and five minutes, and
reached here to-day. forward you the
following summary by Telegraph
Under more favorable advices from India,
and the existing lull in the excitement OF
continental politics. trade in almost every de-
partment is beginning 10 assume more
cheerful aspect.
There is still an uneasy feeling respecting
the threatened hosiiliies in the North of Eu-
rope, but since the abrupt and decisive de-
termination of the conflict between Sandman
and Austria; the complete prostration and
abdica.ion of Charles Albert, one of the most
serious obstacles to a satisfactory adjustment
of continental difficulties, seems 10 have been
overcome, and could the Danish quarrel be
disposed of, which, unfortunately, there Is
no present prospect of; nothing material
could stand in the way of permanent prospect
ity.
Tho English funds are again in the advance
and Consols have risen per cent. during the
last two weeks having huctualed from 93a
on the I'd 10 90 and 92a on the 5th at which
they closed for money, and we have the latest
London and Liverpool papers, but do not OBJ
serve the least allusion to American Stocks.
Money though still abundant, has slightly
increased in value. The lowest Bank rate
is still per cent, but with private Banks the
best bills are done at about % per cent.
The Bank of England returns show that the
bullion in the vaults is about Ell 800, 900, so
that any drain which may arise from the u.
S. a connection with the present inequality
of the Exchanges will be met, without the
least difficulty and fears of renewing the
scenes of 1s47.
The weekly accounts of the Bank of France
show a progressive improvement Of the trade
of Paris.
The French funds, since the total defeat
ofCharles Albert, have been quoted per
cent. at S9f. soc.
The mportations of breadsuffs into Great
Britain continue upon gigantic scale, and
the same may be said of all kinds of provi-
sions.
No change can be noticed in the grain
trade, although rather tirmer feeling was
manifested during the last few days previous
TO the sailing of the Europa. There is an
improved feeling.
1t is generally believed that the Pope will
be able 70 return TO Rome.
Naples and SiciIy--The Threatened Rupture.
The Sicilians hold out. The French and
English Admirals have failed to make ur
matters, and, at the last dates, were about tc
depart. MIR. Temple and Requeval, who have
gone personally, in company with the two
Admirals, TO make a last effort TO accompi 81
conciliatory arrangement, had returned &c
Naples on the 2sth, efforts having been alto
gether frutless previous TO this last effort.
The admirals had sent a steamer to make
circuit of the island, touching at all the
principal ports and roadsteads, to make knowr
the last offers presented with the mediation
Of France and England. The answer giver
was one unanimous cry of war from the
whole population. The parliament at Paler
mo voted unanimously that they would moi
condescend to enter into any further negota
lions, but that on Thursday, the 2sth at noon
hostilties should be recommended.
The enthusiasm of the population at Paler
mo is described as exceeding all bounds
The members ofthe highest noblesse of botl
sexes are working in the trenches.
Important from India-Another Battle
Advlces from Bombay 10 the 4th of March
state that another battle had been fought neal
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 skirmishe.
took place, but without any serious encounter
On the 18th, the Sikhs retreated toward the
Chenab, which they were prevented from
crossing by the Bombay division, under Gene
raj Whish. On the following day, the British
divisions, having effected a junction, Lore
Cough succeeded in bringing the enemy to {
oat'le In the open field, near the city of Guz
zerat, in which the Sikhs were completely
routed, leaving great portion of their gun.
ana ammunition, as well as their standing
camp, In tho possession of their conauerors
Austria and Italy.
The most important intelligence is from
Italy. At the sailing of the Niagara, it will
be remembered that war was impending in
the north OF Italy, and it was anticipated
that either the Autrians or Piedmontese
would Immediately cross the Ticino bounda-
ry. In brief fortnight Charles Albert has
fought and been conquered, and is now an
abdicated King and has taken refuge in either
Madrid or Lisbon.
The Ansfrans passed the Ticino simulta.
neously with the Piedmontese, who rapidly
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