The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-28
NEWS BY TELE CIR APH /.
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ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN intelligence,
RECEIVED
By THE EUROPA, AT HALIFAX,
TRANSACTIONS IN CONGRESS.
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Proceedings Of the New York Legislature.
OBSTRUCTIVE TORNADO IN TENNESSEE.
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Terrible Steamboat Explosion at
st. Louis.
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
ADDITIONAL EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE,
TRANSACTIONS IN CONGRESS.
Proceedings Of the New York Legislature.
&eesrds Of Events throughout tho Country,
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sReesrds Of Events throughout tho Country,
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THE NEWS FROM EUROPE.
BY BAIN's MERCHANTS TELEGRAPH
OFFICE, 20 WALL STREET.
5....- .... ..f.-. HALIFAX, Feb. 26-ll PM.
The Europa sailed shortly after 10 P. M, with
srair and fresh wind.
The weather in England has been unusually
snild<or the season, and without any appearance
of cold weather.
Affairs I'm France.
In the National Assembly leave was given to
bring in motion for the calling together of the
Councils General in the case Of an invasion.
From statement of the financial condition OF
the country, appears that the estimated of
expenses over the receipts, for the present year. is
155,50O. 900 francs. meeting of the several par
liamentary clubs took place on Tuesday night, to
consider the question of electing the President,
Vice Presidents, and Secretary of the Assembly,
which is to take place to-day. The general feel
ing was in favor of retaining the present Bureau;
but leading club had resolved that in case
any of the present Vice Presidents or, Secreta-
~, should be rejected. M. Montelambert, De
Grochy, Bengnot, Charemange, and Fiviasny
in the government interests.
A later account states that M. Dupin was re-
elected to the Presidency.
The weekly reception of the President of the
eepublic did not take place on Thursday, as here
fofore.
In the Legislative Assembly, on Tue sday, the
discussion was continued on the proposition to ex-
tend from three to ten years, the time allowed to
IN
disposess themselves of their slaves Ultimately,
the proposition was adopted.
Asquadlon of vessels, commanded by Admiral
Montaguis Da Laroque, sailed from Brest on the
9Th inst. Its destination was unknown.
PARIS, Thursday Evening.
There seems to be determination to get up
subscription for the President, Notwithstanding his
wish to the contrary, and several lists have been
opened in Paris.
The Presidents horses are about to be sold.
There is not much doing on the Bourse; SIS
opened at 81, and closed at 96. so.
Heilingshead, Fetty & Co.'S Circular.
LrrRrooL, Feb. IA, 1s5l.-Thers was rather more
Opposition shown to buy cotton at the close of last
week, and . slight improvement In prices was estah
sished. On Monday We received later sdvices from
the United States which appeared too unsatisfactory
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and 1t has continued since Tnere has been
strong desire svinced sell during the last few days
that buy ers have actually been intimidated; and HI
though admitiea bare stock their
purchases have in been restricted to the
smallest possible extent there being no induc to
buy more while i'm other sho such
ast-opg determination TO press sales Prices, under
such circumstances. have given way In American dss-
criptions to the extent OF = to d per pound max.
Eng the decline since the close OF last year one penny
per pound. 800 bales American aud $50 surat were
ssken on speculation, with $40 American and 90 surat
Cor export.
The Markets.
'BRrspsrurFs.-Brown, shipley 4 Co. quote western
canal -four dull at 20 to 2ls; Philadelphia and Balti-
more, 22s. Cd to 2ss; Ohio 22s to 22s. Cd Canada
EOS to 21s sour 1ss Cd to EOS per bbi. Corn, ysl-
lov COS Cd to 3os mixed, 29s white 2ls to 2ls 81
Der quarter. Market dull Wheat white, IS. lod. to
es; red, S. I'D. to 6s per 20 lbs.
PsoyisroSs.-Af fair business has been done at hrm
prices for Hns but rather easier rates for ordinary
Pork-A sale Of new at an advance of 2s per barrel.
Bacon much sought after, aud a small supply
ders, do. Lard-5sles Of 90 tons st an advance Of
Is Cd. Cheese unsltered, and very little good In
market.
Corrrx-Ho Improvement in prios or demand, and
the great Dutch ,sies looked tor with considerable
only and being for common Congo at eleven apss
asf pence TO shilling. rSo small parcels OF hne
Congo have been taken at and seven pence per b
No change in other sorts
sUoAR.-Psir demand at previous rates
AsHKs in limited demand and the sales are about
l5o barrels at 2as. to 2as. Cd and 3ls. for pots
NAVAL sroRts-NOthlng is doing in turpentins.
Sales Of 600 hbs American rO.in at ss 3D. tor com.
mon TO S. Cd for Ane.
AN is ~orth GO 1Ts Cd. per loo cwt.
QurIernos BAHK.-Lsrge sales to arrive, made at
F0e Sd pero owt.
Mrrals-The market has shown more activity, and
prices veil sustained for Manufactured iron Of s
kinds Pig iron continues quite neglected and tbs
market closes very heavily Sellers at as 20 US "a
for mixed Tin plates are In improved demand.
Tosacoo - The market lie quiet, and without change
in price :, "a.
small sales OF lipsesd at 4s Cd per cwt Litt. doing
In cod at f3T. small sales OF Southern whaie ohat
-f33 to E34 per tun which Ia a decline =,
TaLLow "A merican Ia in better request Al Sos' va
60 3ss per cwt.