The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-05-10
FOREIGN.
ARRIVAL on THE STEAMSHIP NIAGARA.
One Week Later From E.s.p..

HALIFAX TELEGRAPH OffIcE, May I'm.
The steamship Niagara arrived here this morning,
bringing Liverpool dates TO the 9th ult.
The Niagara had fair wind and very smooth passage.
and passed great number OF vessels on the banks bound
TO the United States. She sailed for New York with
lair wind, with so through passengers
The steamer Asia, OF the Cunard line arrived at
Liverpool from the Clyde, on Friday. She is said to
have made II IN fourteen and half miles per hour She
will sail for Boston on the 18th inst;
The Europa had not arrived when the Niagara left
Liverpool but her news was anxously looked for, and
il anticipated would have material effect the
cotton Market and consequently on trade in the manu-
featuring districts.
IRELAND--EFFEcr OF OCoNNELL's APPEAL--There is
but little OF importance from Ireland The recent appeal
OF OConne in behalf of the repeal movement had the
effect to raise the rent last week to 80 pounds
Lord John Russell refused to extend the commission 10
Ireland.
SMITH OBRIEs UNDER REsrRAMT.-Adyices from
Australia state that the government had put Smith
OBren under petty restraint for his refusing TO adopt
ticket OF leave The matter has been brought before
Parliament. and an inquiry is to be instituted
EsoLAND- ORGANIZATION OF PARLIAMEST--The or
ganizaton OF the parliamentary select committee Tor the
reduction OF official salaries, met with the warm approba
ton OF the reformers. The OF Golden and Bright
The subject Of agricultural distress has been again be-
fore the House OF Lords but without leading to any new
results.
to be inquired into by royal commission
The MERCHANT MARINE-srAMP DUTY:-M. Labou-
chere has been induced TO withdraw his bill relative TO
the management OF the merchant marEe in consideration
OF the violent opposition il met with from ship owners
The Chancellor has twice postponed the Introduction
before Parliament OF the stamp-duies BILL in which,
its first introduction the ministry were 80 slgnay de-
eaed The weakness of the present government appears
to be daily growing more apparent.
Sir ROBERT PEEL-RUMoRED CHANGEs-Sr Robert
Peel is said to have waited upon the Queen, and imme
diaely after upon the Duke OF Wellington. The Times
attaches particular Importance to the event The
Herald and other London papers, however, say II Is ru-
mored that Lord John Russell would be raised to the
upper house, and thus make way for Sir James Graham
in the cabinet also that Lord Pamerston viii De sue
and that Charles Wood will shortly vacate the ONCE Of
Chancellor.
REFUSAL TO THE BISHOP OF ExErER--DEcsEAsE OF
refused grant the Bishop Of Exeter the rule praying
against the decision OF the ecclesiastical court in the
Gorham case.
Emigration is less general than heretofore The crops
throughout the United Kingdom promise well
FRANcE--TRANspoRTArIoN Observation-Disclosures
REsIGNATIoNT government bill for giving the trans
portaon law retrospective effect has been defeated in
the assembly by large majority The presumed object
of the government was to obtain authority, whereby
Barber, Blanqun, Raspai and other dangerous chaac
caused the Minister Of the Interior to throw up
his portfolio with reproaches apon the assembly Tor
asing to support him in what he called his arduous and
thankless attempts to maintain public order. lie was
| subsequently prevailed upon TO retain his Office
The APPROACHING ELEcTIoEs-ln reference to the APP
preaching election for Paris, correspondent OF the Lon
pie OF France at the present moment prepossessons
in favor OF Eugene Sue. The city appears to be i've
sxths the democratic candidates The moderatos ap.
peared TO be very sanguine in the belief that Lecere will
| be elected by a large majority.
AS the election approaches business the Bourse de-
clnes. Elves closed on Thursday at $780,
/ MORE NEWSPAPER sEIzUREs.-On Monday and Tues
day the opposition journals seized and all the
paper stalls destroyed, and the newsmen arrested BY the
police.
On Wednesday copies of the prescribed journals were
read aloud the Boulevards to the great bodies Of the
people, in defiance OF the police
Six companies OF the national guard have been sus-
pended for electng a socialist captain.
/ APPOINTMENT TO THE COURT RoME.-A Tie Deum
performed the Goth for the Popes return to Rome
TO which court M Raymond has been appointed plenipo
Tertiary
TIoNGeat precautions said to be taken TO preserve
the Pope from assassination. No person is allowed to
approach him. except by permission OF Cardinal Anti
Letters state that the Pope since his return. has drawn
several DEGREES, which have been suppressed BY the
cardinals
The PORE AN AUSTRIAN PRIsoHER-DEPARTURE OF THE
FREscHOne account states that his Holiness is little
| less than an Austrian prisoner.
The FIRST regiment OF French Dragons have left Rome
for France.
AusrRn-TURKIsH AND AUSTRIAN DIFFICULTIES SET.
rLED-The difficulty between Austria and the Porte has
been settled The Porte has cent autograph letters TO the
Queen Of England and President of France, in acknow
edgmen OF their friendly aid in the extrad,on question
the Danuban provinces.
/ GERMANy-PRUssIA SEEKING ALLIANCE WITH DEN.
NARK- is said that Prussia is seeking alliance with
avaled herself OF opportunity TO withdraw from the
Schleswg dispute the duchies having entered indie
pendent negotiation for peace
i Prussia has left them to their own resources.
The Erfurt Parliament having completed the revision o
the constitution it expected 10 be produced at the
end OF the month.
i DEsMARK.-Leliers from Copenhagen OF the 18th
state that the Danish government acting under the ad
mands OF Schleswig Denmark will
to no terms but unconditional submission.
/ GREEcE-FAILURE oF THE FRENCH MssIos.-The mis-
sion of Baron eros from the French government has,
Il in said, proved failure.
Admiral Parker still retains possession Of the Greel
vessels.
The difficulty with England appears far from settle
Il meni as ever.
Il SPAIE-DEMAED or MARRIAGE FROM THE FRENCH PREsI
j DENT.-The only matter OF importance we have iron
Spain is the rumor that Louis Napoleon has demanded
the hand OF the lnfana's sister, in marriage.
/ The Markets.
i CottonMidding qualities and fair uplands advances
Sales Of the week $1,000 bales Of which specustor
i took $4,000.
4 Flour Is in limited demand at previous rates.
Corn has advanced shilling per quarter, with lively
A demand.
Provisions Fine brands have advanced Is. q
Pork The prices oil eastern fully supported, bu
Il western has declined Is
Bacon-Hams are In good demand, at previous
i Lard.-Smal sales have been made at easier rates.
Cheese dull and lower.
| Sugar steady with fair demand.