Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-04-22
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
LATER FROM EUROPE

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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
LATER FROM EUROPE
The steamer America, Capt. Shannon, from Liver
pool, arrived at Halifax at mid night of Thursday and
left at o'clock, on Friday morning for Boston. She
left Liverpool on Saturday, April 6th and brings II
passengers
We regret to learn that there has been great suffering
on the English coast and ny lives lost in hurricane
which occurred on the Both March.
The following summary ofnews received by the
New York associated press.
ENGLISH FAIRS.
Since the sailing OF the previous steamer, Parliament
has done little more than vote the supplies and transact
other business OF local and unnteresting character
In addition to the abolition OF the Lord Secretary of
Ireland, it is stated that Government have it IN conten
paton to abolish the Irish of law and transfer the
whole machinery Tor governing Ireland to London
Agricultural operations, both in England and Ireland
are beng carried on this year most extensive scale
The Proectionss still continue to hold meetings in the
apparently vain hope Of reimposng tax upon the i'm
portatlon OF articles now free.
Inc repeal agitation has been partially revived in
Ireland, under the auspices of John O'Connell, but
FRANCE.
fuollc order prevails at Paris, but political affairs
have assumed more threatening aspect; there is in
creased excitement and greater bitterness between con-
lcng parties The only marked events of the fortnight
nave been, ilrst, the revolt of OF the regiments
which the government has not succeeded in queng; Sc
Gohu' popular demonstration, IN small way against
Louis Napoleon as he passed through the street Per-
haps the most significant event in the Legislative As
sembly was the proposition by M. De Ia Roche Jaque
n friend OF the Presidents to the effect that on the
hrs Sunday in June, the nation should be called upon
to pronounce definitely on the form of government
which should choose to select That every eIector
should be called upon to nscrbe on his ballot Mo-
que the majority tshoud be proclaimed the Cham
Der by the President OF the Republic, and if the mo-
narehy obtained the majority it shall be proclaimed by
hn pfpftI tho
This remarkable proposal received in solemn
silence by the majority and by derson and sneers from
the Mountain. But at length the proposal was mega
tved, haviug fallen to the ground in consequence of
not being seconded, and the previous question was i'm
mediatey voted unanimously The members of the
Mountain received the announcement with cry of Vipe
The Paris correspondent of the London Standard of
late date says: The Government is said to have re-
ceiyed dispatches from Germany, which lead to the be-
lief that collision between Austria and Prussia is al
most unavo dabe. The language used by both powers
is partaklng more and more of hostile character.
In alusion to the revolt OF ofhe regiments OF Paris
correspondent under date of the 4th instant states that
the colonel having, two days previously, ntmated his
intention to punish adutant who voted for the demo.
cratic candidates at the last election, agitation mani
tested itself in the regiment The soldiers refused TO
obey their officers and set their authority defiance
They left the barracks in bands and since the third
have been wanderngn the suburbs behaving in disor-
derby manner. All attempts to bring them back had
proved Intellectual.
The French squadron is now at Naples, in which city
political prosecutions were lie.
PRUSSIA, WURTEMBURG, &c.
A serious rupture has occurred between the govern
ments OF Prussia and Wultemburg in consequence of
the tone assumed by the King of Prussia to the latter
country, In opening the Chambers. The Prussan Am
bassador has been recalled.
Berlin is is said, to be surrounded with fortified bar
racks which have already been commenced near
of the gates Of the city. The German Parliament as
sembled at Erturt on the 10th of March.
An mperious has been addressed by the Russian
government to that of Prussia the subject Of the
Schleswg- Hostein dispute. 1he note concludes by
distinctly intmatng the determination of the Emperor
to employ decisive measures ii necessary, in support of
the Danish side OF the controversy.
1t Is said that negotiations have been opened by the
Central Powers of Germany with the United States for
the purchase of American vessels Of war. completely
equipped service.
SPAIN.
The report from Madrid of speedy reconciliation
between the English and Spanish Governments is con-
frmed.
The state Of affairs in Cuba the greatest soil
citude on the part of the Spanish Government
PORTUGAL.
Advces from Lisbon mention that Commodore Mar
tin concentrating his squadron at the Tagus
tcpation OF hostile visit from the American naval for
ces to enforce settlement ofthe long standing claims
OF the American Government.
ITALY.
A recent number of the Roman Observer says that
the return of the Pope to Rome has been definitely
liked tor the 9th inst
TURKEY.
m A telegraphc despatch of the 29th of March, from
Trieste states that the instruction in Bosnia EXTEND
ing its range and increasing in strength 1000 Turkish
troops defeated by the insurgents, and compelled
10 evacuate the fortress OF Banjauka
FROM THE WEST
Another mail has arrived from India bringing dates
from Bombay to I'd Of March, and from Calcutta to the
2Oth OF February. There evidences OF growing un
easness on the part OF the people and several rather
rious demonstrations have been made against British
rule AS an inevitable consequence, more va liable
territory has been annexed to e. l. Co.'S possession.
Advices to the last OF November have been received
from Hobartstown, Van Diemans Island announcing
the arrival there of Smith Bren and his associates
in the Irish Rebellion of lS49 The felons were grant
ed tickets OF Leave condition of their engaging that
their liberty should not be used to effect their
escape All except O'Bren accepted the boon. He
has been sent under surveillance to Maria Island.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, Saturday, April g.
ToBAcco-The market is less active than for some
time past Holders however, are firm and prices are
unchanged. Sales for March rising 800 hhds
BROWN, SHIPLEY g. CO.'S CIRCULAR.
LIVERPOOL, April S, 1885,
Throughout the week succeeding the departure 1.-THE
last steamer our Cotton market continued in dull and
inactive state-with prices rather in favor of buyers
This was succeeded by better demand, with more
seadnes IN prices On the day preceding the arrival oil
the canada IN the anticipation that the advices by her
would show a Their large decrease in the receipts the
ports, which, being confirmed an active speculative in
qury sprung up on the I'd instant Buyers having mani
tested no disposition to purchase beyond their immediate
wants. NldHcneSter continuing Quil all &C
tivy had ceased, the market closing quietly with a
strong desire on the part Of holders to realize Fair Or
leans are quoted at II fair Mobile g.; do Upands 81;
The sales OF the week ending on the 2elh ut were
22420 bales of which spectators took 629 and ex-
porters 800 bales Those for the week ending this
evening are estimated at AZ $50 bales
The total stock of Cotton in this port is called sos
900 bales of which 10000 are American, against a
stock at this period last year of 100000 of which 800
600 were American.
Indian Corn having been in rather moro demand
prices have advanced shilling per quarter and may
be quoted 27s eda2Ss per quarter for white and
27sa27s cd 2ss per quarter toryeow and 27sa27s cd
per quarter Tor mixed aud yellow.
Baltimore and Philadelphia Flour has also advanced
one shilling per BARREL the former being quoted at 22s