Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1853-05-13

THE LATE FOREIGN NEWS.
PER STEAMER CAMBRIA.

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| ENGLAND-A discussion had taken place in
the House of Lords on Lieutenant Matry's i'm
| provement in navigation. The government were
| strongly urged to meet the United States in the
matter.
AUsTRlA.-The Federal Diet of Germany had
admitted the Austrian claim of 107, O0O. 600
francs as their quota to the Italian and Hunga-
rian wars.
Difficulties had broken out in Servia.
SwITz ERLAND.-Severa arrests had been
made at Friburg, in consequence OF tho insur-
rection, including one Priest lender, named
CARAT, was killed. The insurgents occupied
the College buildings, and attempted to raze the
guard bouse. but we're repused. The civic guard
were called out to storm the College with artil-
lery, and the insurgents fled. The Jesuists' Col
lege and Church were ridded with grape shot,
when they surrendered. The civil rule had been
fully re- established.
TURKEY.-A letter from Constnntinople states
that Lord Stratford de Radcliffe had assured the
Porte of British protection, and, in conjunction
with the French Minister, is prepared to address
note to the Divan to that effect. The city was
tranquil. Armaments, nevertheless, continue on
the part Of Russia and Turkey.
The blockade Of the Albanian coast had been
raised.
Advices from Jerusalem slate that on Palm
Sunday fight occurred in the church of the Holy
Sepulchre. between the Greeks and Armenians :,
by which several were wounded.
RUssIA.-The cholera had a, peared at Mos
COW.
portant from Burmah.
The Chinese rebels were threatening Shan
guae, and the Emperor had called on the people
tor assistance. The rebels had force of SO, 900
mon and had defeated the troops under Kwing,
the imperial commander, and killed him.
The opium trade had been legaized.
1t was rumored that a large force had been
sent to watch the Japan expedition.
AUsTRALIA-Advices to February End state
that the yield of gold was unaltered, and seve-
raj new fields had been discovered. Money was
plenty and freights custer. The most saleable
articles at Sydney were coffee, pepper, nutmegs,
cigars, cordage, wool and tallow.
Great discoveries of gold had een made in
New Zealand
FRANcE-The Emperor was severely indis-
posed.
The government had granted large tract of
land in Algiers to Swiss einigrants
Lord Clarendon's explanation respecting as
tern affairs had restored confidence on the Bourse
which was increased by information that the
French fleet had been recalled from Saamis.
Business was moderately active in all branch
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MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL. April 80
The Atlantics news had effect the cotton marhe
and prices close firm. with limited sales Buyers await
lower prices. The sales Of the week had been 42,340
bales of which spectators took and exporters SLIGO
bales Sales yesterday OF 1000 bales, of which specula
tors took 1000 bales Stock 1886 bales. which was
mostly American Fair Orleans Id; middng SD; fair
uplands and Mobile Old; midding SD, The reduced
stock gave more confidence to holders.
bREADsTUFFs.-Flour during the week had adv ced
Sd per bb with large sales to the home trade. Wheat
had advanced Id per 70 lbs Richardson quotes West
ern Canal Flour a2s 9daa3s; Philadelphia and b at-
23s Cd; Ohio EOS 6da24s white Wheat l0a7s Id
extradto Is red and m xed 6la6s 3D. Corn quiet
but firm at 34s Cd tor white and 32s for yellow Imports
of tho week moderate.