The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1852-02-09
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROPA
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, Feb. 6-l2t, p. M-The steamer
Europa arrived at her wharf at II o'clock to-
night, bringing dates from Liverpool to the oath
of January, being seven days later than those by
the Niagara. She has encountered very rough
weather, having been over thirteen days on her
passage Sle brings SO through passengers
The steamer Canada arrived at Liverpool at
8 O'Clock! on the morning of the 18th.
The steamer Pacific was teegraphed off Hol-
lyhead, at o'clock on the morning of the 2lst,
and arrived at Liverpool at o'clock in the after
noon
The steamer City of Glasgow arrived at Liy-
erpool at o'clock on the morning of the 23d.
FRANCE.
Demoney and Fould have left the ministry,
and were replaced by De Persigney and Abbat-
tubcia.
new minister had been formed, called the
minister of state.
BY decree, the Orleans family cannot pos
sess property of any description in France, and
are bound to sell what they now possess within
one year.
Another decree cancels Louis Philippe's dona-
ton to his children, and appropriaes it to other
purposes.
These DEGREES are countersigned by the new
minister of state, Casabianca.
The Duchess Of Orleans dowry of 100000
francs is continued.
The French minister of war has acceded to
Gen. Cavagnac's demand, and placed him on the
retired list of the army.
The ex-representatives not compromised in the
DEGREES of Punishment have been authorized to
return to their homes.
The great bodies of State are to wear partic-
ular dresses Those of the Council of State,
senate and Legislative bodies will be rich, and
resemble what was worn under the empire.
1t is said that the second, if not the third at
tempt on President Napoleon's life has been
made, and that an officer had snapped his pistol
at him as his carriage was coming out of the
Carousal. The rumor was rife in Paris, with
all the details, and also that the wife of the ex-
project had attempted to piognard him.
ENGLAND.
In England there has been complete lull of
political news Parties are advancing respec-
lively for trial of strength that must take place
between Lord John Russell and Parliament.
The London Journals are in state Of per
turbaton respecting the national defences, sug-
resting various resources and modes Of defence
in the case of an invasion.
The Morning Chronicle is surprised that the
nation should have so long disreg rded the me-
cessity which exists of awaiting itself of their
means of protection.
Another journal argues the proprety of re-
calling ships and steamers on service abroad.
The American minister, his lady and daughter,
left town on Saturday for Paris, to be absent a
few days. Mr. Davis remains as Charge DAT
flares of the United States during the absence
of Mr.. awrence.
The near approach Of the meeting of Paria-
ment had given an impetus to the demand for
the reform bill! Meetings had been held at
Manchester, Leeds and other towns, in its efforts
to improve the political franchise. These dem
onstrations were not very remarkable for spirit.
The Manchester meeting, on the 81 st, was the
most important electoral demonstration held in
connexion with the subject.
The London Times complains that the me
tropolis is in quite as absurd anomalous state
rs Lancashire with regard to representation.
London, with population of two millions and
half only aends % members to the house of
commons, including the metropolitan boroughs.
SPAIN.
There had been several executions of military
officers at Madrid, and tranquility was restored.
Stringent measures have been enforced to de-
stroy the liberty of the Spanish press.
PRUSSIA.
Prussia to abrogate the constitution, although
the proposal to the effect of restoring high mon
archica principles failed by vote of 1877 to 1913.
The result of the vote is regarded as rather dis.
couraging than otherwise, and new projects are
proposed daily.
The Prussian Gazette of the 18th cf January
says that Prince Schwarizenburg had been in
disposed for some days. He was struck with
appoplexy on the I4th Serious consequences
were apprehended.
Prince Metternich had appeared at one of the
balls given by the Arch Duchess Sophia, mother
of the Emperor.
THE MARKETS.
liverpool, Jan. 24.-The cotton market, for
the last three days, has been very buoyant, and
prices have turned in favor of sellers, with an
advance of about I-l6 on middlng qualities.
Sales Of the week al 900 bales. Spectators
took $500 bales, and exporters 3,400. The
sales on the 23d were 5000 bales, 1900 of
which were for export.
Fiour-Therc has been large operations.
American has advanced Is per Dbl, with light
stock. Extensive exporta lions to the north of
Europe are being made. Sales of Western
Canal at 22s Cd, and of Ohio at 23s Cd.
Corn is unchanged since the sailing of the
Niagara. Sales at 32s Cd per Or. for white, and
29s Cd for yellow
Wheat is in active demand at 4d Cd advance;
sales of red at IS Cd IS I'd advance.
In sugar more steadiness is observed, but no
material change in price. At London, the mar
ket is steady, at previous rates.
Coffee--Tbe market is very frm-hoders
keeping out of market.
Tea-Large arrivals have given buyers a
slight advantage.
Rice-Sales of 200 ticrces Carolina at lbs
cd for ordinary, and lss cd for good.
AT Manchester, a large business has been
done in yarns, at former rates.
The India and China trade has improved.
MONEY MARKET-English funds are de.
pressed, consos closing at 96t 964, exchequer
bonds So 50. Railway shares are dull and
dropping. Foreign stocks are weaker. Bullion
in the Bank of England is rapidly increasing.