The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-06-03
ARRIVAL OF THE ARCTIC.
New YORK, MAJ 80, 1855

New YORK, Mag 80, 1852
The American mail steamer Arctic arrived
at O'Clock this morning, with 80 passengers,
having sailed from Liverpool on the 18th inst
The Asia arrived at Liverpool on the even
ing of saturday, the 18th inst.
England.-The case of the British subject,
named Murray, sentenced to death at Rome
for political offences, was discussed before the
House of Lords on Monday. Also, the case of
the Protestant missionaries banshed from Aus
tria warm discussion took place without
any definite result.
The Dissenters' bill, requiring civil registra-
ton in the only dissenting chapels, was read
second time
A committee was appointed to report on the
value of Warmers long range and invisible
shell for war purposes.
In the House of Commons, on Monday, the
Colonial Secretary stated that the Government
was devisng means for assisting the starving
Highlanders and distressed hand.loom weaver,
of Scotland to emigrate.
The Militia bill was discussed, and postponed
until Tuesday, no quorum being present
The Lord Lieutenant of Ireland had refused
to countenance the petition in favor of the re
lease of Smith O'Rrien,
On the 10th instant the village of Maria, il
Camhridgeshire was nearly DESTROYED by fire
The new Constitution for New Zealand has
been published, and the colony is burdencd
with OWL list of $4,000
The weather In Ireland and England has
heen extremely favorable for good crops.
The interview of the Northern SOvereigns
had caused great uneasiness at the Tuilleres,
and their movements are closely watched by
special agents.
Fran0-Generals Lamoricere, Bedeau, and
Lefo, have refused to take the oath of alIegi-
anceto Napoleon.
The two months grace allowed 60 foreign
holders in five per cent rates have expired, and
repayment Of investments is demanded to the
extent Of 35.500,01Q francs.
The census Of France has been published,
showing the whole population,to be S5,ssl ,62s.
u is rumored in Paris that the Minister Of
Police has heen vested with discretionary power
aver all foreigners in France.
Paris is now connected by telegraph with
Amiens and Bologne.
Georges book on the Hungarian war has
been suppressed by Austria--it is supposed in
consequence of asserting that the Hungarians
were ON the legitimate ground until they put
forth their Declaration Of Independence.
At Paris, on the 18th, three's opened at 75f
&C., and closed at Tdf s5c.
Egypt--Tbe pasha of Egypt has voluntarily
contributed f275 900 towards the financial re-
lief Of the Sultan
Russia and Anstrid--It il understood that
Russia, Austria, and Prussia, have definitely
agreed, with reference to French affairs, 10 up
hold the treaties Of 1874 and 1918.
Turkey Tho premium on gold il rising
alarmingIy ut Constantinople, new coins OF
piasters being current Mt l15
Afriea-I.ater dates from the slave coast
are less favorable The King of Alomey re-
fi,ses Ia sign tho treaty, and threatens HOSTILE
ties
The dates from Sierra Leone are TO the 9th
April
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, May 10.
Cotton The sales OF cotton on Saturday, |
the ! 9Th, amounted 10 10, 900 bales ut advance
ing rates, 10000 bales being ihr export and
speculation On Monday, offers were fresr,
the business reaching 10000 bales, 5000 OF
which wore ON speculation and export but
Saturdays extreme rates were barely attain
able On Tuesday, sales were to the extent of
7 Zoo bales, of which $500 were for specula-
ton aud export The tone Of the market was
quiet, yet steady without noticeable change
from Saturdays prices
Brsgga4gx--in corn there Is q better feel
inc, with larger transactions flour being about
3D. desrcr, and wheat Id 10 3D. per 70 lbs |
dearer Indian corn is held firmly at previous
prices
u We commend the reader ~ the adyer-
tisement, 10 another column, Of Ormsbee's
g Miniature HOUSE. Boston. Recently, in q
hurried visit to his rooms We were muoh
struck by the beauty and finish u his pictures.