The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-05-20
BY TELEGRAPH.

Arri val OF the Africa-Thres Days Later
from Europe.
NV YoRk, May l9.-The steamer Africa ar.
rived at her wharf at half-past one O'Clock tbi,
| afternoon, having been detained by rough wea
! Their, bringing Liverpool dates to III. 18th instant
and si1ty-seven passengers.
| The Africa passed the City of Manchester on
| the 9Th, and the steamer America on the Sth
ENGLAND.
| The debate in Parliament on the rocket AFFAIR
July exonerates kossuth from all proprietorship
| or participation in their manufacture The whole
matter 10 believed to have originated in an owe
anxiety to satisfy Russia and Austria az TO the
English pledge of watchfulness on the movements
of the refugees
Mr.. Duffy, the Irish member of Parliament
made laundering speech in Parliament, charg-
ing ihe government with corrupting the Irish
members The Offensive words were taken down,
and ne was cited TO answer before the House.
deputaton Of the Peace Conference have soli.
cited the Earl of Clarendon insert in the treaties
pending with the United States a clause to settle
all future difficulties by arbitration. Lord Claren
don promised TO give due consideration to the pro-
position.
The returns of the Board of Trade show large
increase on Aprils exports.
FRANCE.
The Empress has recovered from her recent in
disposition.
The legaces Of Napoleon the First, amounting
TO 200 900 900 francs. viii not be presently acted
upon, though they regarded as claims of honor
on the empire. .....
GERMANY.
Considerable disntIection had taken place a,
Hesse Cassel arising out OF the government pro.
secution of some of the members Of the Cha Der
of Deputies.
SWITZERLAND.
A riot occurred in the election district of Bue
Svilserland. The civic guard were attacked by
the people, and many wounded. Another riot 10 re
ted han ,kcrr ht.f v,Nt AE II -
racter.
The russian authorities of Poland have Issued
an order to conAscsts the property Of absentees
who have not embraced the amnes,y. .I
The affair OF the Holy Sbrines 10 reported TO be
setled a. the Emperor of Russia desired.
The matter of the Greek Patriarchate is now be.
ing discussed. The armaments have stopped
and the fleets been recalled.
The French feet 10 still at Salamis bay, ma
nouvring to crafty King Ohio.
PERsiA.
Persia is preparing another expedition against
Herat. The Brttsh ambassador announces that
he will demand his passports if the expedition pro-
ceeds.
Latest by Telegraph.
PARs, May The Countess of Biaaka Teeky
has been sentenced to ten years' Imprisonment.
Al the Paris Bourse to day three per cents were
at s2f &C.; four and haIf's, lO4f zoe.
MARKETS..
liverpool, May T.-Cotton- Sales Of the week
$1,000 bales, Of which specuators took 5000, and
exporters 1000. The quotations are-New Orleans
lair, q; middiing, 81; upland fair, St; middipg
81 Inc demand 10 fair, and middiinx has i'm
proved full 18th.
Trade at Manchester bas considerably improved,
and prices are firm. The different leading circu-
lars anticipate strikes for higher wages through
out the manufacturing districts
Breadstufs-Flour has declined Sd. to 3d., clos
ing hrmer. Western Canal, %; Ohio. 23.. Cd;
holders not pressing on the market. Corn-White,
300. Cd yellow, 32s., in limited request.
Lard, on the spot and to arrive. 62.. Sd. $50 Cd
Cofse.The demand is good, and prices stiffer.
Rice-Holders refuse to meet the demand ex-
cept at higher rates,
Tobacco 10 in good dema nd at previous prices.
Sugar 10 at extreme rates.
Beef and pork are extremely dull.
| Bacon-A good business doing at 4 slight de.
cline, but closing firm: Hams and shoulders
wanted. Cheese hi CHER
Naval Stores-Sales of 900 barrels rosiu at an
advance of A.. Sd . ~. lid. Turpentine has dc.
clined TO l2s Sd.
Messrs. Barring 4 Brothers. circular quote a
moderate business doing in American securities.
Maryland So, 9Sa; United States S., inscriptions,
100 ITO.