The Portsmouth inquirer. [volume] (Portsmouth, O. [Ohio]) 1849-1855, 1851-05-26
Later from Europe.
Arrival of the Asrica.

l New YORK, May 81.
The Africa arrived at O'Clock this morn
ing, bringing Liverpool dates of May 10Th,
being four days later than previously receiv-
ed
The Africa brings SO passengers and full
freight list Her passage is one OF the best
made to this port by the Cunard steamers,
having made the voyage in 10 days and II
hours. Among her passengers is l.. Lesar-
teger, new minister Of the French Republic
to the United States.
ENGLAND The Chystal Polace expert
ment has had weeks trial and nothing has
happened 10 disturb the great show. The
Metropolitan Journals TEEN with lengthy
notices of the many wonders of British and
Foreign art.
In the House OF Commons Mr.. Cayley
brought forward his motion for the repeal OF
the Malt Tax. He said the effect of the act
was 20 increase the price of beer to poor
men, who had to pay tax thereon of five
hundred per cent, and it also had the effect
to diminish the consumption. The motion
was lost by vote Of 1873 yeas to 258 nay s.
FRANcE-There is but little news OF i'm
portance. A statement made by Lacrosse,
on the authority of M. Girardin, relative to
revolutionizing England by France, has caus-
ed some excitement.
1t is said that on March 18th, Gen. Chm
GAMER proposed to Ledru Rollin, Minister ol
the Interior, that If 100000 men were grant
ed him, he would land in England and pro-
claim a Republic. The charge has not yet
been denied.
Petitions in favor of division of the con-
stitution and the prolongation Of the Presi-
dents power, are becoming general.
PoRTUGAL-The Duke of Saldana has been
named for President of the council Of min
listers by the Queen. We learn from Mad
rid that the government on the lst inst.
despatched courier to Lisbon, with new
instructions 10 the Spanish Minister in re
ference to the Saldana insurreclion.
GERMANY Telegraphic dispatches datet
Berlin, May 9Th, informs us that according
to the Austrian correspondent the Diet will
open at Frankfort the 18th Of May and tha
the entry of Austria with all, her States int,
the confederation, win form the first subjec
of discussion. .,5.
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Roman States, and throughout the whole 0
Italy. The movement is expected TO com
mence at Genoa. The President of tn,
Council left Turin for Genoa to calm tn
Democrats If possible.
SrAIN--It was generally believed that tn,
new cabinet would obtain large majority
in the Provinces. Sl
1t is rumored that the Queen Of Spain il
, eacientS. IA
1t it stated that the Spanish government
is actively negotiating with France for I
line OF boundary between the two countries
along the Petreseean frontier.si f
= - Commercial.
\ Liverpool, May l0-Cotton declined ia
E I'D. on ordinary and middling. Sales Of th'
D week 81, 700 bales. t'f.
Money isin better demand at higher rates
: Bullion continues firm Exchange is main
a tanned. American Securities unaltered.
e The Corn Exchange yesterday was wei
attended and the tone of the tiade generall
! was firm, and in few instances small ad
9 vance was obtained for wheat and -four o.
T the rates current last Tuesday Indian cor
also commanded extreme prices. Baltimor
I flour 2O@2ls, Yellow corn 30s Cd.
n Fork Is in small supply. Lard has ad
e vanced rs. I'd per cwt. Hams sell slowly
Il iallow dull. Cheese in demand but theI
Ie is little in the market. Sugar active at 6t
70 advance, Tea quiet. Tobacco unchanged
Woolisin more demand at full rates.