The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-08-12
BY TELEGRAPH.
Arrival OF the Africa.-Threo Days
Later from Europe.

New YoRK, August 1.-THE steamer Africa
arrived at an early hour this morning, bringing
seventy five passengers and Liverpool dates to the
3Oth ultimo. The Lady Eglinton, screw steamer,
from Quebec, had arrived at Liverpool. The AZ
RIGA passed the Europa off Cape Sable ON the It'll.
The Hermann arrived at Cowes on the 29th.
The United States frigate Constitution sailed from
st. Vincents on the 18th of July for Porto Praya.
TURKEY.
The Sultan had signed the agreement drawn
up by France, England, and Austria, and would
send an ambassador to st. Petersburg Beyond
this nothing had transpired. The protest Of the
Porte against the occupation of the Principalties
is temperately written. At London and Paris
peace was considered us certain.
Another case has occurred ut Smyrna in which
the protection of the United States has been af-
forded to on unfortunate refugee. Hungarian,
with his wife and children, escaped from Beyroot
to Smyrna, and went on board the Lloyd's Aus
trian steamer ut the latter place. He was imme-
diatcly arrested by the captain of the steamer as
an Austrian subject and placed under confne-
ment He managed to escape, however, and,
swimming to the shore, asked protection of the
American Consul. This was afforded him, and
the consul compelled the captain of the steamer
to give up the wife and children of the refugee.
The kOssta affair remained rs before
ITALY.
The whole of Italy was in feverish state Of
excitement, and particularly in the Papal States,
symptoms of insurrection were apparent. Riots
had occurred in Bologna, Ravenna, Rimini,
Friul, and Ferrara, nominally on account of the
high prices of bread. Ravenna was reported to
be in state of siege.
Numerous assassinatons were taking place, and
among others the Secretary of the Republic Of
San Marino had been killed.
Rome was in very excited state, and it WINS
reported that several Of the patriot leaders were
in the city, The police were very active
The export of breadstuffs had been prohibited
from Ancona.
The Parlamento of Turin, of July 25th, says
Ferrara has been placed in state of siege; and
that proclamation had been issued, but its pur-
port not stated
A political crisis had taken place between the
Ministry and the Representatives.
The cholera was raging fearfully in Copenha-
gen.
The Emperor had forbidden Austrian workmen
to visit Switzerland.
Concha, late Captain General of Cuba, had
written an exposure of the mal-administration Of
the Island, and asked permission of the govern
ment to publish it,
There is much bad feeling manifested against
Mr.. Soule, and his arrival threatens trouble.
Affairs in Germany are quiet.
There was nothing of interest from France or
England.
MARKETS.
Liverpool, July 30.-The sales of cotton during
the week have been II 800 bales, including 60 $3.50
bales American, of which spectators took l6,67O
bales, and exporters 1850. The demand had
been active at very full rates. The tendency of
middling and better qualities is upward; sales on
Friday of 10000 bales, the Improvement not
amounting to Lied; The quotations are-Fair
-
Mobile and Upland, SD; Middling, SD. At
Manchester trade had improved.
Breadstuffs-The general tone of trade was
strong. Wheat and -four sold freely at the ex-
treme rates of last week. Corn quiet. White
wheat, 8s a Be-. 3d.; red, Is. Sd. U.s. 10d. Canal
flour, CTS. Cd. 28s Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Ohio, CTS. cd. 28s. Sd.
Provisions-Beef is in improved inquiry at 97s.
Sd. los. for new saess. P6rk~is more active.
Western mess lbs. Sd. 1885,; eastern Is 80s. a
85s. Bacon dull at 46s. Ats. Lard advanced
cd. Is, considerable sales ut SOS. Cd. 54s.
Tallow dull at SIS. Cheese improving. Grease
butter wanted Querctron bark quiet at s.. Sd.
There was a speculative demand for clover
seed--sales of 100 tierces American at 40s. ABS.
Rice was in good demand-sales Of $50 tierces
Carolina at 25s. a 25s 3D. =
Rosin moved readily at 49, 3D. for common, and
lbs. for fine.
Sales of 900 bbls. olive oil at firm rates.
Sales of 1900 bbls. Stockholm tar at lbs.
4 Tea had improved under telegraphc accounts
from China, but dealers awaited their letters.
Coffee dull.
Sugar in improved demand at steady rates.
London .Markets.-Coffee was IN better demand
at Is. advance Continental advices for coffee re-
port rather more firmness, but no general improve
ment in the demand.
Breadstuffs dull. United States flour held at
CTS. 29s.; lard, 53s at 56s., and advancing rice
in good demand at sitter rates; sugar active at
full prces tea quiet, holders awaiting further adj
vices; tallow quiet ut Sis. 3d.. spirits of turpen-
tine offered at ASS.
London Money .Markei.-American securities
active. United States stocks wanted. The prin-
cipal investments were made in Pennsylvania,
Virginia, Boston, and New Orleans bonds. The
British funds were steady. Consols 98a at 98..
Paris Bourse-The Bourse has been compare
lively steady. The Three's closed at 78f. Csc.
-Four and Halves, 1881. 40c.
Haure Market.-Hapre, July 27.-Cotton firm
sales of the week ,806 bales Stock ll9 200
bales Imports 3,47O bales. Rice steady. Sales
Of SO terces Carolina at 34f a 34f. Soc.
MARYLAND Democratic Nominations.
BALTIMORE, August 1.-THE Democratic Con-
vention has nominated Hon. T. Watkins Lgon
for Governor, and William Pinckney White for
Comptroller Samuel Roberts, of Queen Anne's
county, was also nominated for Lottery Commits
sioner.
The YelLo,o Ferer at Nelc Orleans, Sc.
New ORLEANS, August 8.-The total number
of deaths yesterday were $50, of which 2O4 were
from yellow fever The deaths for the week end
ing yesterday amounted to 1,l30, including $50
from yellow fever.
The police have arrested Judson King, supposed
tb be concerned in the murder of Mary McElroy
at New York.
The steamer Philadelphia, from Aspinwall and
corvette Albany, from Pensacola, have arrived.
The steamer Prometheus arrived to-day from
San Juan. The Falcon sailed for Aspinwall.