Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1852-01-09
ARRIVAL OF THE CAMBRIA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Iraaquietity Of France.
NAPOLEON ELECTED PRESIDENT.
RESIGNATION OF LORD PALMERSTON.
ADVANCE IN COTTON. &c
N COTTON, &c.

RESIGNATION OF LORD PALMERSTON.
ADVANCE IN COTTON, sc.
HALIFAX, JAN 7, 5 P. NJ
The Royal mail steamer Cambria, with dates from
Liverpool 10 the eth OF December, and from London
and Paris TO the 10Th, arrived at her wharf o'clock
last evening, since which time he Portland line has
been out OF order. She had Tough passage OF eleven
days. She brings % passengers.
will be seen by the following details that France
continues perfectly tranquil, and that Ma poeon has
majority Of the popular vote.
From England we also have the important an.
management OF the resignation OF Lord Pamerston,
and the appointment OF Lord Granville TO his place as
Mi liter Of Foreign Affairs
I he news is also important in commercial point
OF view, show NJ a. advance OF i l. in Cotton.
FRANCE.-The Presidential election was the en-
crossing topic occupying the French mind to the excu-
sion of all others. Napoleon was everywhere tri-
umptant and his majority would probable exceed that
TIL polls in 6S Departments give yeas 100000,
n VS. 600 600.
A teegraphic despatch from Paris dated the 26th,
7o9 900 " ''''(','-' 'l'' '''0'' ''''
Many of the Deputies heretofore arrested have been
set at liberty Much speculation was INDUCED relative
TO the Press Law TO be sho rty promulgated.
was generally supposed that Zach journal would have
to deposi'e certain with the Government as
security for its good behaviour The offences of the
Press TO be-ls an attack the Press; 2nd Incl
ting hatred among citizens Sd an attack upon lelseu
family or property; each offence to be punishable by
tine and imprisonment.
from Paris on Friday, says that amongst the lumours
IN Paris is that Ministerial changes will
accompany and follow the assumption OF the Gov
eminent when legalZed by the people. Montaem-
bert is spoken OF as likely TO be called to the Cab-
net and fill the post OF Secretary of Public Inslruc-
lion.
VERY LATEST FROM PARIS.
Friday, Dec 26lh.--The Journal DIES Debats has
a leading article, which it says, without discussing
the origin OF the government thait will approve hon
esty o! measures adopted by it, for the sake of order
and public prosperity.
Al the Bourse, SIS sold at 100 f. 40c SIS, 63f. Soc
ENGLAND-Tw great events had transpired In
the course OF the lew days preceding the sailing of
the steamer each capable of producing serious conse-
quences The first is the resignation OF the Secreta-
ond is the election Of Louis Napoleon. temporary
arrangement in the market aud a decline In the
prices OF money had occurred When, however, it
became known that Lord Granville was Lord Pal
merstons SUCCESSOR confidence was in measure
restored.
The sudden retirement of Lord Palnerston was re-.
ceived by the whole nation with regret and a,tonsb
ment and is still impu ed to Discussions known TO OK.
lst In the Cabinet tor several month"; precipated BY
the significant reception and emphatic avowa OF
opinions to the Kossuth deputatiou whc, wers
expressed IN language by no means complimep.
taryt the despos Of Europe. The fearless position
assumed by Planners on proved dsaseful to the min.
lsry and hence the esult. It has been the all perva
ding topic OF conversation during the festive season
and had created universal sensation.
Under Secretary Lord Slanly had also resigned
Among the causes assigned tor Pamerstons seces.
sion from the Cabinet is difference OF opinion upon
the abstract question OF the French Revolution. The
mystery, however, is not likely to be solved before
the meeting OF Parliament.
A Prvy Council was held at Windsor Castle on the
10Th. Her Majesty was pleased to appoint the Rt
lion; Earl Granville TO be one OF Her Ma;esty's prn-
cpal Secretaries of State
The English funds closed on the 9th at an imnrova
ment. Consos 97a97s. ex div. Foreign Stocks
were generally steady. In American Stocks little was
doing and quotations were unchanged. But little was
doing in Railroad Shares though the market was
firm. The bullion in the Bank OF England amounted
TO f7,444 500.
IRELAND-The return of many Irish en- grants
70 their own country IS attracting much attention in
Ireland. The Irish congratulate themselves upon it.
and regard as ground OF hope for the future.
SPAIN, The Queen OF Spain on the Goth ult was
delivered OF robusl Princess.
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL. Dec 27h
The demand Tor Cotton s e nod at rather higher
rates. but not qulta the extent of an 3D. since the
sail ne OF the Atlantic. The sales of the week have
been "a 500 bales, at the following raes-Far Upland
3D., Mobile ID. Orleans Std. Spectators took 1740
bales OF American, and exporters 800
BREApsTnFFs.-W heat was in olerable reaYast at
prices tavorlng the buyer Flour was in good demand
at ull Western Canal l6 2Os. So1ihe.n 10, Cd
a20s; Canadian 19s 6da2os.
From the manufacturing districts the reports were
cheerful and merchants had been making purchases
evidently in aniie atioR OF Increasing business with
the commencement oil the new year. The occur. snce
OF the holidays leave little to be said on account of
mand, al steady rates.
HAvEE, Dec 22d.
The dem md for Cotton has been lively, with sales
OF 5000 bales. On the 23I 1912 bales were sold a.
laaf advance.
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