The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival of the Asia-Three DAVIS Later fro,
EUrOue,

rlVeo mere this morning, bringing Liverpool dates
to the 2Sth ult, and avery valuable cargo of goods
She also brought ninety passengers, among whom
Is MIR. Robb, of New Orleans, bearer of dispatches
No American steamer had arrived at Liverpool
since the sailing of the Arctic.
ENGLAND.
In the House of Lords on the 9th of February,
Lord Derby. the new Premier in a short address,
announced the principles upon which his admins
tTatlon should be governed. He repudiated the
| franchise measure introduced by Lord John Rus
SELL and expressed his preference for the principle
OF the American tariff, rather than the free trade
systcm OF Sir Robert Peel. This programme has
been very we'll received in business circles but was
| declared unsatisfactory in the House of Lords by
Earl Grey and Lord Aberdeen, who announced
their intention TO support Peel's frcetrade policy
although they would support the ministry on other
points.
Reform meetings had been held at Lambeth and
Birmingham, at which resolutions had been adopt
ed that the failure of the ministry would not deter
them from pressing the Reform bill. The vote
by ballot was declared to be sine qua non in any
reform measure.
The Earl Of Shrewsbury had donated EGO, 900 to-
wards building Roman Catholic Cathedrals in
Chester and Shrewsbury.
Thomas Moore, the Irish poet, died at Superior
cottage on the Goth ultimo, aged ~ years.
IRELAND.
The usual amount Of discomfort continued to
prevail among the lower classes. The new gov
efhnent seems TO give more general satisiac ton,
especially TO the Catholic population
DR.. MuTy, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of
Dublin, died on the Goth instant in the SGD year of
his age.
The approaching elections absorb almost alto
getber the attention Of the government and the
people. No disturbances are, however, appre.
hended, as the government is prepared for any
emergency.
The relations between France and Austria arc
less friendly than heretofore, the former having
protested against the increased duty laid upon
French goods by the Austrian government.
The designs OF Napoleon upon Belgium said
not TO meet with the approval Of the Russian Gar.
The news from the continental States is not of
great importance. Military preparations
tinued 10 be made in view Of the contingencies
that may arise
IL is reported that note has been transmitted
from the Emperor Nicholas TO Napoleon. intimat.
ing that the Cabinet Of ST. Petcrsburgh will not
permit the President TO assume the title of Empe-
ror or introduce a dynasty into Europe.
Since the receipt OF this the French and Austrian
governments have been less friendly, Nicholas
declares If Austria moves step to the
of France, in disturbing the treaty of Vienna, he
Will march an army TO assist Prussia. The feeling
IN Paris Is that peace will be preserved.
Some OF the opposition candidates have declared
that If elected they will refuse TO take the oath pre-
scribcd by the constitution.
Since the receipt Of the Cars note TO Austria,
Napoleon bad suddenly directed tho French minis
ter IN Austria to protest against the recent aug
meniaton Of duties upon French merchandise.
The French funds were steady.
ITALY
Italy was perfectly tranquil, and no event Of
note had taken place.
The queen bad entirely recovered, and recently
attended bull-hght ipShdrid.
London Money - ttSnsols closed at 81.
81 for money and account. Foreign securities were
more active. American stocks were in good de-
mond-U. 5. b's, 1867, l07 los; Maryland bonds,
50 n 90
The returns Of the Bank Of England show an in.
crease Of G352,0O0. The whole amount of bullion
he els, 900.
the last three days have reached 20 900 bbs at 22s
for Wceteen canal. Floating cargocs of corn bring
foil rates, and on the 9th an advance OF cd. was
obtained. Bacon was scarce and in moderate de-
mand. Beef was much wanted. Pork scarce
and wanted Eastern prime would bring
o. a COS.
Cheese was in request-stock small Lard
scarce, and dearer. Tallow active at % advance.
A good business had been done in sugars at pre-
yious rates. Coffee finn. Tea market overstockcd
and dull. large business bad been done in mo-
lasscs at foil rates. Sales Of $50 tcrces Carolina
rice at lie. 6i. at los. Linsecd cake was dcarer
Cloversee was very scarce, and full rates easily
obtained. Sperm, whale, and lard oils were dull,
and without improvement in price. The demand
for querctron bark good.
Fiow.-Mr. Henry's Circular of tho 9th ultimo
says that holders OF flour have increasing conf
dence in rates now current, and will not conccde
further decline. Large sales had been made Mt
22s., chiefly for western canal.
Wheat was very salcablc and firm.
The improvement Of ~. in cotton is chiefly con-
fined 20 middling QUALITIES Of Orleans; the change
in Mobile and Upland being hardly pcrccptiblo.
The market closes firmly; but should the wind be-
cUinc favorable, and a fair amount arrive, as the
trade has added about 40 900 bales totbc stock the
demand might slacken and some temporary irrcg-
ularity exist.
liverpool February 27--The demand for cotton
during the week has been fair at an advance of
d. per To-.
Money Markd American securities in fair de.
mand and at former quotations.