Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1853-08-19
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Further News By the AnerIsr

Further News BY the Amerisa.
The America from Liverpool the 9th inst, sailed from
Halifax at o o'clock last evening, with a light wind and
clear weather, for Boston, where she was due at an ear
ly hour yesterday morning.
FRANCE AMI TURKEY
The Eastern difficulty Is within n few DAYS OF being set.
tied, either for peace or war. The public generally look
on the state Of affairs as less satisfactory.
The choice rests solely and wholly on the personal will
OF the Emperor Nicholas. As IL required till the 10th or
18th Of August to hear from him as TO his acceptance or
not Of the UhiDatun Of the four powers, we must TO-
tally disregard all rumors, either favorable or unfayorable
until then. No one but Nicholas himself can know what
MS intentions are, and the multitude OF statements tele-
graphed from Vienna, Paris, and elsewhere, are for the
mere purpose Of influencing the markets.
The state OF affairs at Constantinople aud in the Princi.
paliies remains unchanged. Only 5000 Russians will re-
main in Moldavia, the bulk Of the army being advanced
into wallAchia.
Duke Constantine, the Cars son Grand Admiral Of the
Russian fleet, had arrived at Odessa and proceeded 10 Sc.
bastopol TO review the squadron.
Although the Hospodars notninaly retain power, the
Russians had appointed a board of three commissioner,
nominated by the Gar, to decide on all political and ad-
minisIative measures-their decisions being final.
IL was reported that the Porte had already recalled the
Hospodars, aud that the Prince of Ghika had declai cd his
independence of the Sultan but both statements were
doubted.
1t was also announced that the Prophets banner-the
signal for n holy war-had been unfurled but this too,
was pronounced false.
Warhkc preparations, however, continued on both sides
without interruption.
Syria is in n very disorganized state-the Christians
were leaving Antioch and Aleppo for the coast. Drussas
and other mountaineers were arming. In other parts of
the Turkish Empire great confusion aud disorder pre-
vailed.
Cholera in Persia is advancing towards Tabriz.
GREAT BRITANNIA the House Of Commons, Lord
John Russell stated the intentions OF the Govcrnm mt in,
regard To Jamaica The principal feature of the plan is
that England guarantees f56O,oo sterling to adjust the
difficulties, and appoints Sir Henry Barclay Governor.
Mr.. Gibson's motion for a committee on the subject Of
ocean penny postage is postponed until next session.
Parliament is expected to be ~prorogued on the 18th or
Goth August.
The order prohibiting the slaughtering of cattle at Buc-
nos Ayres has alarmed the British importers of hides;
stocks being lower than for fifteen years past.
A correspondence between the Board Of Trade and the
London and Liverpool North American Screw Steamship
Company has been published. 1t is not considered credi-
table to the government.
The Parliamentary report on decimal coinage had been
published.
The Stockport operatives have at length returned to
their work, and abandoned their formidable strike.
The Duchess Olga, OF W~urtemburg, daughter of the
Car, Is in London, where she has been received with DIS
tinction.
A estimonia to Mrs. Chisholm, the patroness Of Aus.
trahan emigraion, is progressing.
FRANCE
The Turkish question alone occupies public attention
Government taking precautions to keep the public mind
tranquil on all matters.
NJ. Kasseloh, the Russian Minister, having asked from
the Government an explanation of an anti Russian article
in the Constitutional, received for answer that the Moni.
teur alone expressed the opinions Of the Cabinet.
fitN-two French held officers were on board the steam
er AUaccio, to enter the Turkish service.
Au immense loan of four hundred millions Of francs is
seriously entertained, to extend Paris beyond is present
limits, and to erect market places, and other public works
designed by the Emperor.
PO~RTUGAL.-The controversy between Portugal and
the Papal Court, respecting Ecclesiastical patronage in the
hast lndies, was continued.
The grape disease continued TO spread, and a public
meeting was called on the subject at Lisbon. Brandy was
selling Ht $50 per pipe.
Charles b. naddock, L. s. Charge at Lisbon, lady and
niece, had arrived at Northampton.
DENMARK.
The cholera continued its rayages at Copenhagen. The
total number of cases to the latest dates was ZOO, Of
which = 800 had proved fatal.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL CoTToN MARKET.-Since "wednesday. tho Sd
more warhke news, together with accounts of the Cotton
crop per Pacific, checked the demand and depressed the
market. Holders offered freely, and prices of American
were irregular and in favor OF buyers, particularly the
lower and inferior grades, which have declined l9d-
The weeks business was 1910 bales, Gncluding 81, OOO
American leaving a stock on hand of $40 $40. Of which
OIL COG bales were American.
LtvERPooL PRoDucE MARKsr-Ashes in good demand
with large sales at POS 6da2Ts for pots and pearls. Tur
pentine IN limited request; sales at l2s 10 for rough
Spirits OF Turpentine, some sales are reported az I5s-
Tahow in the carly part OF the week fell Is; but afterwards
became active at 53s for North American. Bark moved
slowly and the small importation found buyers; 40 hhds
Philadelphia first brought Sass Sd. Coffee, at public sale
some Jamaica, good and fine i%niddling, fetched full prices
LIVERPOOL Corn MARKEr.-The warlike appearances
tend TO keep nd, while fine weather and free imports dc.
press the market, which is therefore inanimate, holder.
declining TO accept lower rates, aud buyers acting on the
reserve On the week, wheat is 2d lower; -four Is. lower
and Indian Corn firm At full rates. The harvest in Great
Britain will be late, and the wheat crops are expected to be
deficient.
LONDON MAREETs.-The Colonial markets were very
quiet throughout the week.
Breadstufis dull, but holders generally continued firm;
American Flour 2Is a 2ss Oh; fine white wheat SIS co.
per quarter. Cargoes Of corn and wheat more in demand
on speculation.
Cotton quiet.
lron-fS a eS 5s paid for bars, and IS for rails. free on
board in Wales. Scotch Pig in a speculative state, and
unsettled.
T~in-British has advanced As per cwt.
Lead frmer.
Copper in fair demand.
Paris BoUEsE-Three per Cents. for cash. closing al
ft Doc, aud for account 1915. Bank, 2,7S5 francs.
HAvRE MARTETs-Coton dul-saIes of the week 10
the Sd, inclusive, 1000 bales. Imports same period, 2.4lS
leaving a stock on hand of lis, 900 bales, mostly Ameri-
eau.
Coffee generally well supported.
LATEST INTELLIGENCE.
The London Globe indicates the probable course Of
events, II the Car rejects the proposition of the four DOW
er,, VIZ; No actual attack on the Russians will ensue; IN,
allied heet will merely take up positions under the wall,
OF Constantinople negotiations will be resumed thre,
months may clapse before they ate completed. and wa,
tins year will then be impossible, and the whole winter
VIII be available to discuss matters. This. doubtless. i
oaly an ingenious guess. The morning mail brings no al
diuonal facts.
THE LATE RAILROAD DISASTER NEAR PROyI
DENCE.
PRovInEScF, August l6, S5S.-The testimony bcf5r,