The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-02-24

The British Parliament opened by the Queen per-
the 81 instant Her Majesty, in her speech, says
that all her relations with foreign powers Of the most
friendly character and refers 10 the probable completion
Of treaty between Germany and Denmark, and calls at
enton to the recent ourages in Ireland promising aten
lion to their eflecual suppression She also aludes
TO the satisfactory state OF the public revenue, and in
conclusion directs attention 10 the proposed amendments
in the reform bill, with reference TO parliamentary rep
Iesentation
In the House of Commons, Sir Benjamin Hall asked
for explanation OF the which led TO Lord Pal
merston's resignation.
Lord John Russell Immediately replied that Lord Pal
refractory, and treated the Queens inter-
rogaores with dsrespect, acting independently Of his
colleagues and unreservedy approving the recent coup
d'siat Of Louis Napoleon.
Lord Palmerston replied at considerable length
which, though damaging his late colleagues did not i'm
prove his own position. He paid willing and mered
eulogium the character of Mr. Lawrence, the Amer
can Minister at London
In the House of Lords nothing of moment had rans-
PRED.
The Earl Of Derby, in his speech on the Queens ad
dress, implied his appreciation OF Napoleons course He
condemned the ministers for not enforcing the eccesas
cal bill and demanded protection for the interests of ag
rcuture.
Anawul disaster took place al Holiness FIRTH in York
shire, by the bursting Of reservoir Sixty hun
dred persons Instantly killed Great damage was
also done TO the factories in the neighborhood.
The late heavy floods had also caused great disaster
Father Mathew had been seriously indisposed, but at
last accounts was deemed conyalescent
FRANCE.
The tranquility of France was still preserved, and
pretty general submission 10 the order OF things
apparent
The Able Lecordier and M Laersdere popular French
preachers, had received orders TO leave France.
A Paris letter states that spies employed by Napoleon
are present at all social festivals
The new electoral law has been published and the
following are its principal features Universal suffrage;
all Frenchmen aged 81 years, possessing civil and pot
cal rights are electors all electors 25 years oil age
are eligible representatives The number OF deputies
is 10 be 2el Agers and the cooniesare not entitled 10
send deputies Each department is entitled 10 dep.
uiy for $4,000 electors.
Fresh arrests have been made in the departments Of
Mayence OF persons connected with secret societies /;
amongs, others commissary under the provis
ional government
NJ DuIin has inscribed his name on the list OF advo.
Gates at the court OF appeals.
M. Leon Foucher stands for representative OF Paris
mixed commission has been formed in place OF the
late military 10 investigate the charges against pris
oners under arrest for the events Of December, with the
view OF enabling the President TO exercise cemency.
Jerome Bonaparte, President OF the Senate has a
salary OF 25o,ooo francs yearly.
SPAIN.
The Queen of Spain took her first airing on the 81
instant On her way to church assassin fired pistol
at her carriage, which struck the Queen the shoulder
The assassin was arrested The Queen, at the latest
dates, was rapidly recovering from her wound.
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL. February Cotton The market is with
oui animation, and holders supplying the demand
quite freely. The circulars vary 10 the actual decline
in cottonsome quote it al 1-16d and others al Id de-
cline The sales OF the week amounted TO 1880 bales
1850 OF which were taken BY exporters and specula
tors Sales OF fair Upland and Mobile at sd; New Or
leans at Sid; mddling Upland aud Mobile at AID New
Orleans al iJ-l6d.
Hoipgsheads circular quotes the closing price OF New
Orleans lair cotton at Sad 5ld middling at 13-l6d
On the 18th there tar inquiry al these rates.
The Havre market for cotton steady Tor New Or
leans ordinary qualities at 73f.
Breadstuhs importers OF wheat and -four are firm in
maintaining the late advances bat resaes OF late PUT
chases have been made below the current rates OF last
week.
Manufactures There was quieter feeling in the
manufacturing districts, and prices are tending down
wards purchasers beng disincncd TO expand their
ders except at low rates.
Money market--The general tenor OF the London
money market was favorable. There better feel
ing with regard consols, which sold for money and
account al 96A 10 93k.
The returns OF the Bank OF England were favorable,
showing an increase Of about f292,oo0 in the stock OF
bullion In it's vaults and total amount oil Els,250 600
American securities were active, and better prices
obtained.