The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-04-19
From the st. Louis Union.
DESPATCHED.
Two Weeks Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE
NIAGA Il a.

Threatening aspect Of affairs betrecn Rus.
sia and Francc--DcaM Of King Of
Holland Feeling in England--Coss-
mercial Affairs.
NEw YORK, April Q.
The overland express with the news BY
tho Cunard steamer Niagara, arrived Al
81. Johns from Halifax, this morning.
The news from India drought by the
Canada cren,ed great feeling among all
classes Of the people Of England.
The demand Cor goods 10 the manufsc-
turing districts had fallen oil, and iron had
rcceded in price. Money was abundant.
Advices from London state that the Navi-
CATION bill had passed 10 second reading By
. majority Of iity-six.
The Cholera was disappearing from
England, but still continued ito ravsgss in
Ireland.
Trade was depressed in consequence Of
unfavorable news from the continent. until
three days prior to the sailing Of the steam.
er, when favorable news caused an i'm
provement.
Cotton had fallen lid. but rallied l-Sd,
and closed With brisk demand.
From France, We learn that two Of Gen.
Brea's murderers had been found guilty,
and were sentenced 10 the guillotine.--
Others we're p.rdoned. The Red Repuh-
licans clamored loudly against these exc.
cutions.
The King Of Holland died on tho Eth Of
March.
An Office has been opened a. Havrs for
the registry Of the names Of all pcrsons
who wish TO 90 TO California.
The elections ,hroughou, Prussia have
strong indications Of Democratic msjosi,ies
10 the National Assembly.
An ambassador from Prussia was about
TO proceed 10 the United States, for the
purpose ofbuyine ships and steamers, TO be
commanded by American officers, until na-
tives con DO qualified for the purpose.
Il 10 stated on coed authority, that the
Russian Ambassador At Paris, had demsn-
ded his passports from the French govern
ment.
The Emperor Of Russia il said to have
stated to the French Minister q 81. Peters
burg, that he would have acknowledged the
French Republic, if Gen. Csvsignsc had
been elected President; but thst, since the
election Of Bonapars, be had changed his
views. q he considered this . sign Of .
still existing spirit Of conquest. In con-
sequence Of this declaration, the French
Ambassador left ST. Petersburg.
In Sardinia, troops were making pre-.
pnrations 10 take the field Here the wires
became dsranged last night, and nothing
more was received.
PHILADELPHIA, April 7.
The remainder Of tho foreign news was
received this morning.
In England, the unsettled and alarming
state Of continental politics, and the fear
growing out Of rcyerses in India, had the
effect, until within three days Of tho sailing
Of the Niagara, TO create considerable des.
pondency in commercial circles, and almost
an entire suspension Of extensive opera
tions.
Three days preceding the sailing Of the
steamer, more favorable accounts were re-
ceived from India. A reaction com
n,enced, and nj the sailing ofthe Niagara,
every department If trade assumed more
cheerful aspect. The anticipated drain Of
bullion for the Continent had been real.
lied.
The stock of cotton 1t Liverpool amoun-
ted to 4Os, 900 bales, Of which 259, 900 bales
were American.
In Hungary, the war was proceeding
with unrelcnting fury. The Magyass had
adopted guerilla system Of war, and Prince
Windischgratz remaining in Bana, shows
that the war has only commenced.
The South and West Of ireland 10 repor-
ted in a deplorable condition, and there had
heen several frightfnl murders.
Up to the present time, there seems to be
a cordial and complete understanding b.
tween the French and English governments
in respect to affairs in Italy.
The son Of tho King Of Holland was in
London al the time Of the death Of his
father, and proceeded Immediately to bis
dominions.
The Niagara brought out forsy-ons pas
sengess.
Commercial.
At the last dates from Liverpool. tho prices
ofcured provisions we're steadily maintained.
Flour, western canal 23s; Philadelphia
nd Baltimore 23s., Ohio, prime 24s. per
Dbl.