The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1850-05-09

ID ON ali descriptions; sales Of 81 900 bales-oi
,.h;ch sneculators took Il, 900 and exporters g.
600 bales.
,adstpas-Flour and wheat were dull and
tribe lower. Baltimore brands Of nour SSs'
Philadelphia 22s 2as Cd, Western '1s 70 zOs'
according to quality. White Indian corn is quo
ted al s5s Sd, which is lower, but the prices ior
y.,,ow .,e sustained. Coffee unchanged and
market dull.
pcov,s,oss-Bacon active and tii6e lower
sales Of good at 28s Cd to o9s., and very tine q
SOS a sis. Pork is dull, and new western . o.
tered at sos 5os, without buyers. Beef - 70
fai, demand: choice brands are looking up at 7os
to sos. Good hams are more inquired Tor, bu'
inferior are neglected-fair eastern are quoted a.
ais to 4ss, and western at 35s 10 37s.
ENeLANp.-The news from the manufacturing
districts is more cheering, and trade has some
what improved. The British Ministry have mel
with another signal defeat, and this time, upon
portion Of the Chancellors budget. The deiea'
came unexpectedly and created great sensation
No outbreak has occurred on the continent, but
from France particularly, reports indicate very
critical state ofafairs.
FsAxcR.-The Socialists, as the election draws
near, evince deadly hatred to the present govern
ment. They nominated Eugene Sue as their
candidate for Paris. His opponent, Of the d'sor-
der party, had not been determined upon at the
last dates. The funds are sensibly effected, ow-
ing 10 this unsettled state Of affairs.
A fiishttul loss Of life occurred at Angler on
Monday, by the breaking down ola suspension
bridge over the Soire Over 200 men, belonging
10 the I!th regiment Of light infantry, were
drowned
IrA.r.-The Pope has returned TO Rome, and
was well received upon his entrance Into Rome
There was no pomp and public display beyond
the necessary guards and stat.
The offer Of Tuscany, for the England indem-
nity question, has been refused BY Lord Palmer
ston.
A.sec,A AND PsessA.-A convention is said to
have been concluded between Austria and Prus-
STA.
An Austrian officer, of high rank has been ar
rested in the act OF skeiching Pfussian fortitica
lions.
The Cabinet OF Vienna has espoused the cause
OF Denmark.
The Schieswis controversy, and the probability
Of peaceable settlement Of that question, - iaf-
Their removed than ever.
GgEEes.-There is nothing new, of definite
character, in relation 10 The Creek q estion.-
The "Borsen,elIe-' has adsices from Athens to
the 9th inst. stating that the conferences had
been continued, and that the British feet feed
salutes on the occasion Of the anniversary OF
Hellinie insul ection.
I>ofAASo CRtsA.--These are later adsiees from
India. The news from both quarters is satisiac-
tory. The overland mail on Monday, brought
dates from Bombay 10 the 10th of March, Calcu'-
ia Of the 18th. March, and Honk Kong OF the 25th
February. The expedition sent by Sir Cotton
Campbell against the Hill tribes has been defeat
ed by the loss Of over one hundred men. The
Hindoo and Musselmen population in the city Of
Magrepoor, have risen against each other under
the influence Of religious fanaticism, and the city
was destroyed By fire. AT Canton, the bolydays
had interfered with business for some days pre-
yious 10 the departure OF the mail. At the open
ing of business lively trade at advanced rate.
was expected. Cotton had advanced considera
bly,, and The accounts respecting the cotton crop.
were encouraging.
HuNGARY.-The leaders of the Hungarian reyo'
luton, having, nine months ago, been summoned
10 surrender within thiItv days, all who have mo-
done so, have been sentenced 10 death for con'u.
macv. amongst whom is Kossuih, and Others
The Turkish feet arrived at Malta on the 9th
inst. with 200 English refugees on board. They
proceeded 10 Belgium, from thence to England
and from thence they proceed to The United States
TCrcEv.-A letter from Constantnople. Of the
9Th, says that diplomatic relations have been re-
sumed between Porte and Austria, and that Mr.
Church, from the United States, had been receiv-
ed by the Sultan in very aatteiing manner. II
is said that the new relation will be likely &c
sizes OF America and E gland win mutually nc,
together. The Sultan has added Christian bat
tailion to each Of his regiments.
SsEoiN.,.--All ecclesiastical privileges have
been abolished. The papal nuncio has conse-
quentiy demanded and receised his passport, and
has left TUSCANY.
D&s, Aeg.-The probability Of the peaceful
termination Of the Schleswig Holstein difficulties,
is daily growing more remote.
The army of Schleswig are making prepare
tions Tor deciding the matter BY hard knocks
Sns.-There is nothing new from Spain
From Malta We learn that The Roman Catholic
religion has been proclaimed as the predominant
religion Of the island.
Is1L. so.-From Ireland there is nothing 10 re-.
pert. except continuance OF favorable weather
for agriculture. Many OF the emigrants embark
ing Tor the u States are people Of considerable
means.
FIRE IN NEW YORK.
NsWYoak, April 81
The stores, No. 90 Front street and 80 Water
street, filed with -four and corn, were destroyed
by fire last night. Loss 100000. A fireman
named McGnyre fell through the ha,chway, and
his life is despaired Of.
STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION.
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