The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-02-05
BY TELEGRAPH.

Arrival OF the steamer Niagara--Three Days
Later from Europe. U
HALIFAX TELEoaAPH OFFICE, February 4.-The
steamer Niagara. which sailed from Liverpool ON
the 18th ultimo, bound for New York, put in here
this morning short of coal, having experienced a
succession of heavy storms throughout her pas
sage.
The MOmiiem publishes the new constitution.
As indicated in the proclamation, the President is
to be the responsible Governor for ten years, JUS
tice to be dispensed in his name. He has the mi
tiative Of laws and the right of pardoning; COM
mands the land and forces; declares war and
makes treaties, and appoints all functonares.
The oath required from all public officers Is to
swear obedience to tho constitution and fidelity to
the President. In case Of the Presidents death,
the Senate convokcs the nation for a election !;
the President being entitled by secret deed to desig
nate the citizen who merits the confidence Of the
people.
II is stated that the new constitution docs not
give satisfaction in Paris.
The London 1ynes announces that Napoleon is
about to strengthen his position by matrimonial
| alliance with Swedish princess, daughter of King
Oscar.
The French papers are filled with accounts Of the
| removal Of persons sent to Cayenne. Among them
are two additional representatives. Eight politi-
cal persons had been transferred to Toulouse. A
second list of prescribed persons was to have ap-
pearcd in the Monitsur but had been postponed. 1t
is said to contain the names Of the most eminent
members Of the Council of State and several editors
Of Orleanist papers.
On Monday, the 18th, in execution of the decree
for the dissolution Of the National uard, guam
tity of arms was given up to the authorities.
A hoA hoe mad dcrls rtn Init n in
three days the property Of absconding insurgents
would be scqucstercd.
The charge d'ahairos of the United Stats, to-
gether with the Turkish amba ssador. had been
cluded from invitations to banquet given by the
first officer Of the Austrian ministry. tl
The Danish government has yielded to the de-
mands of Austria and Prussia respecting the
duchies.
LIvERrooL.-The cotton market active at a
slight improvement Flour unchanged
Havana and Chngrss.
Nrw Yonx, February 4.-The steamer Ohio.
Captain Schcnck, arrived here this morning from
Chagrcs whence she sailed on the 22d OF January,
and from Havana the 30tb. the same day that
the Isabel sailed for Charleston.
The Spanish steamer Ferdinand dc Cathoca from
Cadiz, arrived at Havana the morning the Ohio
sailed.
The steamer Philadelphia, from San Juan and
Cbagres, for New Orleans, was at Havana on
the 30th
The steamer Georgia was passed fifteen miles
outside the Moro Castle, bound in.
The Ohio brings 1920 900, mostly in the hands
Of her passengers. She brings one hundred and
sixty seven passcn gers, mostly from Chagres.
She brings later California news than that
brought by the Proinetheus and Cherokee.
Departure of the Steamer Canada.
Bosros, February 4.--Tho royal mail steamer
Canada sailed for Lverpo at noon TO day. She
took out thirty-fve through passengers, and
3 i52, 700 in American gold.
NND York Markets.
NEw YoRK, February f-Stocks-Sales of Erie
at 49,; Reading at 64s; Canton at 69l; Morris II ;
Unit~d States 6's, OF fs6o, I0sl; United States 6,s
Of 1867, at 1861. Flour-Salcs Of 1000 bbIs. OF
State brands AZ 81 81 81 10; Indiana brands
g. rs 81 ST. Wheat and rye are inactive.
Sales Of western mixed corn at 70a7 cts. Pork
Sales of prime at Sl3 80 a SIt, and meas at 81 Is
SIS 81. L,rd-Sscs of 10 bbIs. prime at % a
9. eta. Wbisky-Salcs OF 100 bbls. OHIO and pri
son at 30! ~ CITE. Sales Of 90 bales hemp Mt 8
a 100 cts, Tobacco-Seles OF % hide. kentucky
at 7, cts. Other articles unchanged.