Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-09-02
ARRIVAL OF THE WASHINGTON.

ARMY AL VI IHE WASHINGTON.
THE QUEENS SPEECH-SPANISH AFFAIRS &c.
NEW York, Aug. Sl.-The steamer Washington from
havre and Southampton, arrived o'clock this morn.
log. Her news is superseded by the Europa but she
brings interesting details not forwarded from NJ
fax.
The Washington brings $40 passengers.
ENGLAND.
h. buchanan was present at the prorogationof Parla
ment in the usual citizens dress.
The cholera was making steady propress M To,do,
Lord Palmerston - " VI
The London Times continues to censure tho Grev,ow
affair IN strong terms. Ii also denouuces the Presi
dents message TO the Senste on the Spanish oueston
Lord John Russell stated in Parliament that commu
ncaton having been made by the Car to the Austrian
government to the effect that il bis intention 10 eyac
uate the Municipalities, the Austrian ministers of Enoand
anu france that the Government nevertheless was ready
70 interchange notes previously sgreed upon with view
OF obtaining securities towards future peace
bucharest was occupied bv 10000 Turks
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Parliament was prorogued the l2th by the Queen
IN person. She was received along the whole route nv
inc most enthusiastic cheers The following is the sub,
stance OF her speech. After returning thanks for the
zeal and energy shown by Parliament in providing means
Tor the vigorous prosecution Of the war; she said
In cordial corporation with the Emperor of the
FRENCH my Efforts will be directed to the efecua re-
preston OF that ambitious and aggressive spirt on the
part Of Russia which has compelled US to take M
in defense OF an ally aud to the future
OF Europe. You will join with me in admiration M rho
courage and perseverance manifested by the troops of the
Sultan in defence Of Slistra aud In various u;I,,rx
operations the Danube.
The rest Of the speeehis quite local in character,
anu matters connected with the prevented the con-
sdeaton OF subjects promised be brought forward nj
the opening Of the session.
FRANCE.
said that on the occasion OF the fete of Napoleon
1852 pardons reductions Of punishment were granted
SPAIN
The French Ambassador at Madrid had been threatened
by the popuIace.
Trade at Canton cvinced symptoms Of improvement
The excess OF imports Of tea compared with the same
time last year, Is estimated at 81 200. 900 lbs
British Barque Topaze with $50 Ca;forni, ho,,a
passengers was lost Pra,a Shoa The
saved. "s''
Pirates abounded In the Canton river
NAVAL AFFAIRS
HoSG KoSG, June 22.-The q. s. steamer Jobn Han,
cock soops Of j. p. Kennedy and yincennes briy
Porp'e, and schr. j. Fenumore Cooper were in b,rbo
at Hong Kong AT Canton the u s. steamer Queen, and
at Shanghai the sloop Plymouth.
No mention is made of the Japan squadron
HOT WEATHER
MILWAUKEE, August 30.-Yesterday was the warmes.
day OF the season. The thermometer reached los der
aud to-day twas g5 deg Ii is very ,ry and We
now had no rain for weeks -
REPORT CONTRADICTED
LOUISVILLE, Aug. 30-The ruInor that a large conaa
grafton had occurred Mt St. Louis is wholly untrue a.
there las been no fire there.
NAVAL AFFAIRS.
eeanen Nayy
Yard will leave to-day to join the rgate Independence
at New York.
The Cyane will be paid of soon, and probably bs dis
charged.
The corvette John Adams Is ready to receive her
The San Jacnto leaves on Saturday her DAMAGE ,oo
slight aud already repaired.
An arrival from the Of Africa reports the II
ship Constitution At honrovia July sth tho Marion At
Goree, July 18th, all we'll She brings letter bags from
both OF them
FREESoIL AND FUSION CONVENTION.
CONCORD, N IL, Aug 3l.--Tho Freesol and Fusion
were about 1000 persons present, embracing all shades
OF politics The Hon. j. Chadborn Goodwin presided and
speeches were made by the president Amos Tuck James
Bell, j. r. Hale and p Cbasc. The tenor the speech
es was encouraging 70 the fusion Of all political creeds
the formation OF great Northern party opposed 10
~ extension The Nebraska Kansas bill was severely
condemned. No resolutions offered.
BryTo. August 5i-A party Of 1876 Kama, .mv,,n,, t
New EngiaEd. vent up the Lake last night
shing. 'T ' i'"''
wHsEso Ausu, sTh.fe are IS neh,, water IN the river.
channel " " wv :
PrTsHvRo August s-The river I, low and at a stand
lars was taken to-day t3Y i6 mostly iisT donbl. he
amount required for the loan o showing that money 4,
not scarce In all quarters.
BosroS, Angus. sThe Know Hohinr pic mic from t,u, o
I'VE thousand strong spesc
iiyered. " ''' parry were ut
CHtEor Angus, ala letter ron Vera Cruz to The New
orleans Delta altogether dls;redi, the The cal
turt ana sentence TO execution Of Couni Bouiion
CHcLGo August 8senator Douglas will address mis- ,ello.
citizens at THIS place Friday The papers solicit
Usnt hearing.
CHISLs,roy Angus, siThe y,lav fever is abA,lnT and
yesterday from fever.
Butylo, August 3Th. bos, NJ steamer on the river
raj badly scAdtd.
NEw YosE Angus, si-A man named ne NOON va, killed a,