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

nignL, bringing uatos from LiVeEpooI 70 the Z4tn
of January, being seven days later than those by
the Niagara. She has encountered very rough
weather, having been over thirteen days OH her
passage Size brings 36 through passengers.
The steamer Canada arrived ut Liverpool at
9 o'clock on the morning of the 18th.
The steamer Pacific was telegraphed off Hol-
lyhead, at o'clock on the morning of the 2lst
and arrived at Liverpool at 2 o'clock in the after
noon.
The steamer City of Glasgow arrived at Liv-
erpool at 3 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
A new minister had been formed called the
minister of state.
By decree. the Orleans family cannot pos
sess property of any description in France. aud
are bound to sell what they now possess within
one year.
Another decree cancels Lonis Philppe's dona-
ton to his children, and appropriates 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.
Tho great bodies of State are to wear paric-
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
q. L.. L..
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 a state of per
turbation respecting the national defences, sug-
gesiing 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 propriety 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
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 Parlia-
ment had given an impetus to the demand tor
the reform bill Meetings had been held at
Manchester Leeds, and other towns, in it's efforts
to improve the political franchise. These dem
onstratons 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
as Lancashire with regard to representation.
LONDON with population Of two millions and
a half, only sends % 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.
Efforts have been made by the court party OF
Prussia to abrogate the constitution, although
the proposal to the effect of restoring high mon.
archical principles failed by vote of 1877 to 1873
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
appopexy on the l4th. Serious consequences
were apprehended
Prince Metternch 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 1-l6 on middling qualities.
Sales Of the week $1,000 bales. Spectators
took $500 bales, and exporters 3,40O. The
sales on the 23d were 5000 bales, 800 of
which were for export
Four-There has been large operations.
American has advanced Is per Dbl, with light
stock. Extensive expectations to the north of
Europe are being made. Sales of Western
Canal at 22s Cd, and of Ohio at 23s Sd.
Corn is unchanged since the sailing of the
Niagara Sales at 32s I'd per or. for white, and
29s Cd for yellow.
Wheat is in active demand at 4d Cd advance;
sales of red at IS cd a 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.-The market is very frm-holders
keeping out of market
Tea.-Large arrivals have given buyers
slight advantage
Rice-Sales of 200 tierces Carolina at lbs
cd for ordinary, and l8s sd for good.
AT Manchester, large business has been
done in yarns, at former rates.
The India and China trade has improved.
MONEY MARKET English funds are de-
pressed consols closing at 96s 96I, exchequer
bonds So 80. Railway shares are dull and
dropping. Foreign stocks are weaker. Bullion
in the Bank of England is rapidly increasing.
The last returns state 1T to amount to $lS,
100000
Additional News By the Europa.
HALIFAX, Feb. 7.
The following news was received at Liver
pool from Paris by electric telegraph, prior TO
the departure of the Europa.
FRANCE.
PARIS, January 23.-The reported change
in the ministry, and the adoption of the strin-