The southern press., 1852-02-10
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROPA
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER EUROPA.
SEVEN DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, Feb. 6-l2t, r. M.-The steamer
Europa arrived at her wharf at II o'clock to-
night, bringing dates from Liverpool to the Gath
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. Size brings SO through passengers.
The steamer Canada arrived at Liverpool at
o'clock on the morning Of the 18th.
The steamer Pacific was telegraphed of Hol
lyhead, at 8 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 Liv-
erpool at 8 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, and
are bound to sell what they now possess within
one year.
/. Another decree cancels Louis Phlippe's dona-
ton to his children, and approprates it to other
purposes.
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minister of state, Casabianca.
The Duchess of Orleans dowry of 100000
francs il 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 paric-
ulaf 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 a complete lul 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
turbaton respecting the national defences, sug-
gesting various resources and modes of defence
in the case of an invasion.
The Morning Chronicle is surprised that the
nation should have 80 long disreg .rded the ne.
cessity which exists of awaiting itself of their
means of projection.
Another journal argues the propriety of re.
calling ships and steamers on service abroad.
The American minister, his lady ard daughter,
few days. Mr.. Davis remains as Charge DAT
flares of the Unitei States during the absence
of Mr.. awren:e.
The near approach of the meeting of Parlia.
ment had given an impetus to the demand for
the reform bill. Meetings had been held al
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 2lst, was the
most important electoral demonstration held in
connection with the subject
The London Times complains that the me,
tropolis is in quite as absurd anomalous state
as Lancashire with regard to representation.
Lon Ion, with population Of two millions and
a half, only sends - members 10 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 10 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 l57 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 &c January
says that Prince SchwarizeDburg had been in.
disposed for some days. He was struck with
.nnoplayv nm tha Sofione coneaouan..a
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 luoyant, and
prices have turned in favor Of sellers, with an
advance Of about l-l6 on midding qualities.
Sales Of The week 81 900 bales. Spectators
took 1890 bales, and exporters 3,400 The
sales on the 23d were 5000 bales, 800 of
which were for export
Flour-There has been large operations.
American has advanced Is per Dbl, with light
stock. Extensive exportai atoms TO the north OF
Europe are beng made. Sales Of Western
Canal at %. Cd, and Of Ohio at 23s 81.
Corn Is unchanged since the sailing Of the
Niagara. Sales at 32s Cd per qr. for white, and
29s Sd for yellow.
Wheat is in active dempnd at 4i Sd advance
sales Of red at IS Cd a g, 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 a
slight advantage.
Rice.--Sales Of 200 tierces Carolina at l5s
Cd for ordinary, and lss Sd for good.
At Manchester, large business has been
done IN yarns, at former rates.
The India and China trade has improved.
MosEY MARKET-Englsh funds are de.
pressed, consos closing at 96i 96t, exchequer
bonds 56 a So Railway shares are dull and
dropping Foreign stocks are weaker Bullion
in the Bank Of England is rapidly increasing.
The last returns state il TO- amount to SlS,.
100000.
lddifiouaI News hv fhe Europa.