The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1853-04-06
LATEST NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF the NIAGARA.
HALIFAX, March 81

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ARRIVAL OF the NIAGARA.
HALIrAx, March 81.
The Niagara, Il Halifax, brings &c passen-
gers, and Z full freight, In the fog prevailing
here, she struck At the entrance of the harbor,
but received no damage.
The Collins steamer Arctic arrived out on the
18th. The screw steamer also arrived out on
the 18th, in l2 days and twelve hours from N.
r. The screw steamer City Of Manchester,
from Philadelphia, arrived cut in Id days aud
hours England's Parliamentary business very
unimportant. Lord John Russell stated in the
House, that the Mexican GOVT. had reduced the
duty on printed calicoes and paper, and meas
urcs thereto would soon be introduced.
Mr.. Mills called attention to the fact that the
only winter route Of the British to Canada is
through the territory Of the United States, and
askedif government intended to facilitate by
guarantee or otherwise the completion OF the
Halifax and Quebec Railroad.
Mr.. Peel, for the government, was unable to
state.
Lord Russell spoke of Austrian proceedings
towards Sandman subjects. In consequence
Of the Milan instruction, the Sandman govern
ment had requested the British government to
interfere against sequestration, and Great Brit
ain had written strong letter to Vienna. But
IN the me1OtlW6 inc huStIl6u dutuoIlltCS udu
stated that it was their intention to remove Sc
questration from parties proving themselves in
noeent.
Lord John Russell also stated that the gov.
eminent had received notice that the Grand
Duke Of Tuscany had liberated the Nadia fam
lily, and allowed them to leave Tuscany.
The Canada reserves bill proceeds slowly,
through the Committee.
The estimated import Of gold for the next
two weeks was E3 100000.
FRAscE-The Imperial policy at the present
moment being to resume quiet aspect towards
all governments until after the coronation
The political news is scarce.
Great anxiety is manifested fer the Pope's
visit to Paris II is likely, but not certain, that
he will come.
On Dlr-That the Emperor insists on the
Pope coming to Vienna to crown him, but to
this Napoleon will not consent.
LoEDor -Consols have fuctuated from lO0B
alOOi, closed 99a fer money. The bullion in
the bank of England has increased E7OO OO0 =
Transactions in U. s. stocks have been small,
holders demanding an advance. Bacon firm
and roing up, sales 54a56s. Lard small bust
mess doing at 53sa55s
LIVERPOOL CoRK MARKEr.-A better tone
prevailed during the week, and the market clos.
ed steady, wheat ! penny advanced, Hour 3aod
advance and now quiet, corn sd advance Den
nestonn & Co. quote western canal hour 23sSd
a24s3d. Baltimore and Philadelphia 24s6d.-
Cotton advanced gal sd.
ADDITIONAL NEWS BY THE NlAGA
RIA.
New York, APRIL.
The Niagara reached Boston u o'clock.
PoRrucAL-The Lisbon dates are to the
Il Minister IF Finance Ind lain
before the Chamber Of Deputies, bill author
ixinp Government to annal the monopoly of
tobacco growing at Madeira and other Portu-
guese islands.
Thirty new Peers had been created to carry
out the new government measures.
The u. s. Steamer Powhattan had arrived at
Madeira on March Cd.
New York, April 1.
Advices received here yesterday, announced
that the port If San Juan del Norte had been
seized BY the U. s. Frigate Cyane:
- Boston, April !.
The steamship Niagara on March Goth signall
ed the steamer from N. Y. March 9th, for Liv-
erpool.
"A passenger reports that when the Niagara
sailed the steamship Great Britain from Aus
tralia was off Liverpool.
A telegnphic desaatch dated Manchester,
March 10, states that the Medal family have
embarked :or Msrseilles.
4E NEW Y osK, March 81.
The steamer Star Of the West, from San
Jusn, arrived this morning, with 200 passen-
gers.
BosToS, March 81.
The U. s ship Germantown, from Port Praya
Cape Eeyerde, March LIST, arrived here to-day.
She sailed in company with the U s. Sloop OF
War Dale for Boston. The officers OF the Ger
mantown report that when they left Port Praya
the John Adams was employed in carrying ou,
The views of the Navy Department relative to
the Survey Of the coast Of Africa by Comman-
der Lynch.
PHILADELPHIA, March 81.
The screw steamer .City f Glasgow" sail
ed this morning for Liverpool with 90 passen-
gers.
BALTIMoRE, March 81.
President Pierce yesterday sent letter of
coincidence to MIR. Fillmore.
CHARLESTON, March 80
The Chesterfield Jail was consumed by fire
to day. The jailor and one deputy made their
escape. a
ssF WASHINGTON, March 81.
Schell says he has heard from Dickinson and
Z Dix 10. day aud both accept.
The New York nominations are now under
discussion in executive session and will be con.
firmed.
The Senate went into executive session and
the doors were closed. Mr. Houston offered a
4 resolution that the Senate adjourn sine die on
Saturday next, but Withdrew it.
a.'i NEw YoRK, March 81.
5sss The Collector, Mr.. Dickinson, is stated to
have come from Binghamton this morning and
& on HE way to Washington holding in abeyance
yet the appointments with = ,prosf ect of declin.
ing the nomination. s, sa
About eleven clock this mornin g French
man named Mulverin called on one his fellow
countrymen, named Deacon, to esent bill
when ! quarrel arose and Deacon drew pistol
\ and shot MuIverin killing him instantly. Deacon
Immediately fed
The steamer Albatross leaves tomorrow, fol
i. yepa Crus.s She hashon hoard l50 passengers
who 70 70 California By the new route.
WAsHlssros, March 80.
u TIE Senate, Il IL now said, win remain ID
session another week There is much excite
rent emeng uome Of the Southern Senators
caused by the report that the President hat
determined upon the nomination of Henry
Watson, for r. M 1t St. Louis. Mr.. w. is
strong Benton man ltis reported that Phelphs
Of the House, had protested against the nomina
ton. -. AZ. 81 t;4sifg4t>s sisrgs +
s "a slight disturbance occurred to-day atthe
dining table Of the National, between Judge
Phelehs, Of Vermont, and Com. Moore. formerly
Of he Texas Navy. Moore had taken offence
ct some remarks concerning him, which Judge
4 Phelphs was reported to have made, and OF
81 neetiu9 the other at the table, commenced tn,
dispute, and was about to proceed to violence
bit was prevented by the Interference o
~ sThel Pfussian Minister had issued cards 70
asate dinner, last evening, but it was post
{ .poned il Consequence of the death of Mrs
FILLMORE. sis