The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-02-09


CorroN Cotton has advanced lilo
FloUR.-F!our has advanced one shilling.
CaRN.-Cuin remains stationary.
The above was telegraphed to us Saturday.
Tha, portion referring 10 an apprehended nva-
sion from France is quite singular. The read
ers at our Bulletin Board were very much en-
ter,aincd with il, and numerous were the spe-
cnla,ions upon il. Most of them exclaimed
"Bah. England invaded by France! Nonsense"
That which we copy below is The telegraph
10 the Baltimore papers. 1t corroborates our
dispatch, so far only as to say there was APP
prehension cf an invasion, but from what point,
is not mentioned:
FRANCE.
nemonev and FouId have left the Ministry,
ami were replaced 10y De Persigney and Abbat-
tuhcia.
A new Minister had been formed, called the
Minister Of Siule.
By decree. the Orleans family cannot pos
sess property Of any description in France, and
are bound to sell what they now possess with
in one year.
Another decree cancels Louis Philippe's do
nation 10 his children, and appropriates it to
other purposes.
These DEGREES are couniersigned by the new
Minister of State, Cassabianca.
The Duchess Of Orleans dowry of 3000 900
francs is continued.
The French Minister .of War has acceded
to Gen. Cayaianac's demand, and placed him
on the retire d list of the army.
The ex-repTesentati,es not comprised in the
DEGREES of Punishment, have been authorised to
return TO their homes.
The great bodies of State are to wear par
tcular dresses. Those of the Council of Slate,
Senate, and Legislative bodies will be rich,
and resemble what was worn under the En-
pire.
Ii is said that the second, if not third attempt
on President NapoIeon's life, has been made
and that an officer had snapped his pistol at
him as his carriage was coming out OF the Ca
r0usal. The rumor was rife in Paris, with all
the details, and also that the wife of an EXPIRE
feet had attempted 10 pognard him.
ENGLAND.
In England there has been a complete lull
of political news. Parties are advancing re-
spectvely for trial of strength that must take
place between Lord John Russell and Parla-
ment.
The London journals are in state of pertur-
baton respecting the national defences, sug-
costing various resources and modes of defence
IN case OF an invasion.
The Morning Chronicle is surprised that the
nation should have so long disregarded the ne
cessity which exists of awaiting itself of their
means OF protection.
Another Journal argues the propriety of re-
calling ships and steamers on service abroad.
The American Minister, his lady and daugh-
ter, left town on Saturday for Paris, to be alb
sent few days. MIR. Davis remains as Charge
dAtfairs of the United States during the alb
sence of Mr.. Lawrence.
The near approach of the meeting of Parlia-
Ihent had given an impetus TO the demand for
the Reform Bill. Meetings had been held at
Manchester Leeds, and other towns, in its eff
forts to improve the political franchise. These
demonstrations were not very remarkable for
spirit. The Manchester meeting on the 2lst
was the most important electoral demonstra-
ton held in connection with the subject.
The London Times complains that the me-
tfopolis is in quite as absurd anomalous state as
Lancashire with regard TO Representations
London, with population of two millions and
half, only sends % members to the House
oil Commons, including the metropolitan bo-
roughs.
SPAIN.
There had been several executions of militia.
ry officers at Madrid, and tranquility was re-
stored.
Stringent measures have been enforced to
destroy the liberty of the Spanish press.
PRUSSIA.
Efforts have been made by the Court party
OF Prussia TO abrogate the constitution, al
though the proposal TO the effect of restoring
high monarchical principles failed by a vote of
i57 to 1913. The result of the vote IS regarded
as rather discouraging than otherwise, and
new projects are proposed daily.
The Prussian Gazette of the 18th Of January
says that Prince Schwartzenberg had been in
disposed for some days. He was struck with
. a n
were apprehended.
Prince Metternich had appeared at one of
the balls given by the Arch. Duchess Sophia,
mother of the Emperor
u The Dutch shareholders in the Bank of
the United States have held meeting at Am
sterdam, within the last few days, at which il
was resolved 10 nominate q committee Of five
members to press upon the American manage
ment the expediency Of the winding up of the
institution.
The AMAZoE-ELEvEN MORE SAvED-A
letter dated Plymouth, England, states that the
Port llfe-boat Of the Amazon with eleven men
on board. had been picked up in the Bay OF
Biscay, by Dutch galliott.
TIE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 2.-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 l-l6 on middling qualities.
Sales OF the week Ill 900 bales. Spectators
took 1900. and exporters 3,400. The sales on
the 23d were 5000 bales, 500 of which were
for export.
Flour-There has been large operations
American has advanced Is. per bbl., with a
light stock. Extensive expectations 10 the
north Of Europe are being made. Sales oil
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.