New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1852-08-05
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TELEGRApHED 10 THE CRESCENT
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Three days Later from Europe Anriya
OF the Niagara Cotton Advancing.
L. nv YoRn August A
The Cunard steamer Niagara has arrived n
Halifax, bringing dates from Liverpool to tn
2lth ult., three days later than were receive
by the Hermann. The following is a summar
of her news:
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, July o.
There has been good demand in the Cotto
market during the last three DAYS, and tn
sales since Tuesday reach 45 GOO bales, maxim
total for the week of 64,750 bales On We'd
nesday n large business was done and price
advanced lilo to I'd. per h. The quotation
now are for Fair Orleans 81, Middlinr Grlean
81 to 90, Fair Uplands 81 to 6. and Middlin,
uplands 52d. per b. The sales for export hav
been 5000, and for speculation 1000 bales
The market closes firmly
flour has been in good request at los. pei
| Dbl. for Western Canal, and Dos 3D. for Ohio
Corn Bis. for Yellow and 2Ss for Mixed Lard
Cos. per cwt Consols 1909 to 1909.
Further by the Niagara.
| NkvYoHk. August L.
The Niagara brings the following items Of
intelligence from Europe:
F'rance-Death of Distinguished Soldier.
| Marshal Excelmans has been killed at Paris
| by fall from his horse.
Progress of Louis Napoleon.
The tour of Louis Napoleon through the Pro-
vinces has been one continued scene of triumph,
grand fetes, extraordinary demonstrations
magnificent Examinations, and constant enthu-
siasm, have marked his progress throughout.
At strasburg, where he arrived on the 18th
July, monster review was held, Mt which a
sham fight formed part of the proceedings, and
frenzied shouts of Fiue FEmpereug were heard
from the populace and the troops on all sides.
Showers of bouquets fell upon him as he passed
through the streets, and his reception there as
at nearly all places was most enthusiastic.
Belgium.
Leblanc has been called upon to form new
Belgian ministry.
American Squadron.
The American naval squadron was lying in
the harbor Of Naples.
French Funds.
AT the Paris Bourse French four and half
per cents brought LOT francs
Maine Politics
4.
The wings Of the Kennebec District have
nominated Samuel 2. Burton for Congress.
Congressional Proceedings.
WAsHINGroN, Aug q
In the House the senate's amendment was
concurred, in to the bill granting the rights of
pre- emption to actual settlers on the line Of the
Great Central Railroad. A bill was introduced
to amend the postage law. BY this bill letters
are proposed to be charged two cents postage for
all distances, when prepaid. Newspapers sent
any distance under 500 miles are to pay one
quarter cent; under 1000 miles one-half cent
over 1000 miles one cent; the circulation to be
free within fifty miles of the office of publication.
The bill abolishes the franking privilege. The
House then concurred in the amendment of the
Senate to adjourn on the 3lst August The
House then passed the Senates amendment to the
deficiency appropriation, $50 900 for compensa-
ton per diem, and mileage of Senators, Repre-
sentatives and Delegates, which had been acct
dentally omitted on the engrossment of the bill.
The House then took up the Apportionment Bill,
which was debated until adjournment
NewYork Markets
There has been fair demand in the cotton
market to-day, and 1900 bales have been taken
at firm prices. Middling Orleans 1O4 Middling
Upland 10c. per lb. Flour has been in good re.
guest and $4,000 bbls. sold at "a per Dbl for
ST.,
of 800 bbls. at $50 per Dbl. for Mess, and $17 rs
for Prime. Hams have sold at 10Ac. per lb
Lard firmer. with sales in barrels at lie. per
ID. Rio Coffee 94c per lb.
Catastrophe of the Henry CLAY.
... NEwYoRK, August q
Warrants have been issued for the arrest of
Thomas Collier, owner, and the officers of the
steamboat Henry Clay, who are held accounta-
Die to the laws for the loss of property and life
BY the burning of that boat.
Congressional Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, August .,
In the Senate to-day the River and Harbor
bill was taken up and referred. Mr. Douglas
submitted an amendment, allowing States, cities
md counties in certain cases to levy tonnage du-
lies On all vessels arriving in their ports, to be
applied to the improvement Of rivers and har-
DORIS of their respective localities. The Indian
Appropriation bill was then discussed without
lefnite action.
Marine Disaster.
New YORK, AUGUST 8.
The schooner Fanny capsized to-day in the
Narrows, and six men were drowned The Off
ers We're all saved
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, August 8.
The House to-day was occupied in debating
,he Appropriation bill. The amendment APP
oroprlatlng $I5, OO0 for the Congressional Lii
orary, was adopted, and the House soon after
adjourned.
In the Senate communication was received
rom the President relative to the Fisheries.
lie says that Commodore Perry has been ordered
. the fishing grounds to protect the fishermen
lie was sent in the steam frigate Mississippi.
New York Markets.
New York, August g.
The sales Of Cotton to-day amount to 1000
'ales. Middling Uplands 10S Middling Or
cans l04. The sales of Flour amount to 10 900
ibis State brands 81 20. Sales of %, 900
ushels Corn have been made; mixed 654 Mess
'ork 500. Keg Lard liz.
The List of Letters will appear in to- morrows Crescent
usual
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