Daily American telegraph. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1851-1852, 1852-08-23
AMERICAN TELEGRAPH.
Foreign News.
liverpool dates 10 July lin.


The steamer Atlantic arrived at New York yes
to the lth instant. She spoke at 10 p. m, on
the 18th, 80 miles west of Cape Clear, the
steamer City of Manchester. The Asia arrived
at Liverpool on the 7th.
The London Times reviews at great length the
course pursued by the New York courts and gov
ernment in relation to Kaine. The apparent diff
ficulty is attributed entirely to the approaching
Presidential election and the anxiety of contend
ing parties to secure Irish votes in that contest.
The troubles in regard to the fisheries are dis
cussed in all the English papers, and the most
amicable feelings is eyinced towards the United
States on the subject.
England has given the strongest assurance to
Austria that she will keep vigilant eye on Kos
suth, as well as all those associated with him in
his revolutionary projects. 'j
The accounts from the agricultural districts of
England and Ireland, particularly for wheat and
potatoes, are very unfayorable.
The steamer Harpy, about which fears had
been entertained, had arrived at Portsmouth in
l 10 days from Rio, in shattered condition.
Accounts from the Cape of Good Hope repre-
sent the condition of affairs there as truly des-
perate. The Kafirs continued their outrages un-
checked, and Gen. Cathcart had as yet adopted
no measures to put stop to their predatory ex-
cursions The inhabitants were abandoning the
Colony in great numbers.
Advices from Africa state that the slave trade
was fourishing. Two steamers having each on
board 500 negroes, and sailing vessel with 400,
had sluded the British Cruizers. At the factory
at Rio Ponzos 1000 slaves were awaiting embar-
cation.
The cause of Georgey's banishment to for
tress is said to be the publication Of his history
of the Hungarian war. He is under strict police
surveillance. ~
The Berlin papers state that the postal treaty
between America and Prussia was about to be
concluded
The cholera was raging frightfully at Dantzig,
and throughout Poland.
No political event of particular moment had oc-
CURED in France since the sailing of the last
steamer.
Napoleon Bonaparte, son of Jerome Bonaparte,
was preparing to depart on temporary mission
to the United States.
The difficulty between France and Tripoli had
been amcably adjusted without resort to arms,
and no bombardment of the town had taken
place.
The adyices from the agricultural districts of
France were more favorable.
Petitions for the creation Of the Empire were
extending throughout France.
The rumored commercial treaty between France
anu England IS authorltatlyely denied.
A full embassy to Washington was offered
Prince Napoleon, in place Of Nj. Sartiges, but he
declines, and comes only on a special mission.
decree hadpassed authorizing the return Of
NJ. Theirs and other distinguished persons, but
Victor Hugo is not included.
The Belgium ministry, with the exception OF
Mr.. Frere Arban, retain office. -
Commercial relations between France and Bel
gium had been established on the former footing.
The common law treaty Of lS4S had not been re-
newed.
The Queen of England was on visit to Bel
gium.
Harkets.-Flour has advanced Cd. @1s. Wheat
has advanced Sd. odd. Corn is unchanged. Pro-
visions are generally unchanged.
London Money Aarhet. The fishing dispute has
caused q pressure in the money market. Con-
soils closed at99t @99i for money and accounts.