Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-03-31
POSTSCRIPT.
NEWS nv THE CANADA.
EASTERN AFFAIRS


Eastern aR,irs arc unchanged Tho Brit;,h feet was
proceeding to the Baltic More troops had been des.
patched TO the East The allied aeet was st ut Boska
BAY and tho Russian fleet at Sebasopol There
Prussia still holds back though proesspp 10 act In nc.
cord with the Western Powers
Inc Russians were forypg the Interior cities Of Wal
iachia and Modavia and workmen were siren gthenng
the fortihcstons Of Sobasopol 0desa Kronstad VIII
borg; swea6org, and the entrance Of the Duieper.
, Admiral Duehesnes squadron would join Admiral
Napier's In the Baltic.
kalafat continues to be streng by Turkish rein.
forcements. The Russians 70 have ab ndoned their
intention Of attacking that point and threatening In.
stead Braiow and Gslair Omar Pasha was also mena.
cling various points part OF the Russian FORCE with
drawn from Kslafat, has moved towards Orsova town
the Danube, the boundaries Of Serva Tran.
syvania Prince Paskiewitch would soon Inspect tho
troops along the Danube.
It was reported that the st operation of the Anek
French Army would be 10 attack Sebastopol by laud
while the fleets would assail Il by sea-
The Greek Revolution had fully subsidized The
Egyptian troops had been sent to Gambia.
Servia quiet
The coasting trade bill had been read second time In
the House Of Lords Lord Stanley said the British cost
Ing laws would doubt DO followed by similar
The Bank Of England had declared semi-anuual dvi.
dend of4 l-e per cent
Warwick, Harrison l. Co. and T. McGregor, Of Lon.
failed.
There much excitement on the Baltic coast.
Twenty sailing vessels and steamers parking
troops at Woolwich.
The King OF Prussia has sent autograph letter to
Napoleon defending the Prussan neutrality aud
ing new mediation by Prussia NaPoieous reply was
TOO late"
LATEST NEWS.
The Cars reply the demand Tor the evacuation of
the Pncpates could not be known till the 18th or 18th
OF March.
In the English Parliament Mr.. Gibson moved an ad-
dress praying the Qnecu, In the event of war, give
directions TO abstain from interfering with neutral vessels
not carrying contraband munitions of war He also sug
gested the policy Of entering into similar treaty with the
U. s. and other countries.
The London Morning Chronicle states that dispatches
ron the French Envoy In London had been received
Paris stating that the English government were not dis
posed to look upon the proposition made by Prussia
resumption OF negotiations between the Western Powers
aud Russia rs serious, or likely to lead to pacific sou-
op aud therefore think there occasion for the two
to entertain the proposition. The English government
declares the only thing to be done present hasten
the embarcaon OF troops for Constantnope and
third squadron to the Baltic The opinion of the English
Cabinet is fully concurrcd in by France
Ii reported that the subscription the French loan
already exceeds 500, OOO, OOOE
The Grand Duke Constantine had inspected the Russian
heet at iesngfors, where the Emperor expected
fortnight.
ice, and 80 900 Russians employed in cutting chan.
mel from Kronstadt to Sweaborg
vienna, March l5.-The treaty between the Western
Powers and Turkey has been concluded the terms al
ST. PETERSBURG, March S-EIchange 81 SIS Mer-
chants here now feel certain of war
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, March lS.-Cotton has been dull and pr-
ces are easier, but not quoaby lower Holders were not
pressing sales Sales OF the week 460 bales-of which
spectators took 800, and exporters 900 bales The
brokers' quotations are-Far Orleans led; Middling
ll-l6 5 Sid; Fair Mobile Lid: Middlpg b-s n
ll-l6d; Fair Upland lid; Middling 9-l6 a 5-s-
Stock 900 bales including OCO bales of American
Observation-Disclosures quotes Breadstus dull with
decline Of Is 6da2s Dbl in Flour 3da4d in Wheat aud
6dals in Corn Canal Flour 86s; Baltimore SOS Cd; Ohio
37s White Wheat lis 3dal Is 3D. red los Gda Os Cd
White Corn 4ia45s; yellow 43s.
Provisions-Beef sitter but not quotably higher. TIE
demand was active at lO5s for Pork firm and
ding upward-new Western mess 75s Bacon dull and
slightly lower-sales Mt 46sa47s; eIta 49sa5Os Lard
dull at 55s. Rice lower and quiet
Rosn firm at Gs 6s cd for common and los Cd for
fine. Spirits Turpentine 56a57s.
Coffee and Sugar unchanged.
Tobacco firm.
Trade At Manchester quiet, and prices weak
LoSDos.-Iron firm Bar in Wales IS 81 a Rs lO--
Rails IS los. Breodstuis lower Canal Flour S6a37s
Ohio Sss. Freghts unchanged.
LONDON NoSEr AAREEr-Money is tighter; Consols
closed at Oh American Stocks unchanged; u. s. IS '65
80 l2 100 .; do 6s 69 O6alO7; do (bonds) '6s
ALTO 81 do 81, 6s (sock) 100 S-4ailO; Penn's 81
7saso; Md IS, s4a96; Ohio 6is, lO4alO5.
PARIS March l7-Wheat has fallen francs per hec-
tore. Barley and oats have also fallen and there has
been corresponding fall in all the markets around
Paris.
At the Bourse threes closed 24c Four and Quar-
tiers 92f soc.
RECEPTION OF MR.. FILLMORE AT NEW ORLEANS.
NEW ORLEANS March 2s.-Mr. Fillmore was officially
received to day 10y citizens, who welcomed him with
grand procession which passed through the principal
streets The greatest cordially displayed towards the
distinguished guest, and the through which he
passed were thronged. He made n speech in the public
square, which was enthusiastically received.
The election yesterday has resulted in the election of
majority Of four independent rcormers the city coun.
Gil.
CONDITION OF THE OHIO.
WHEELING. March 29.-There are feet inches water
in the channel and falling The boats continue their
regular trips.
MAN FROZEN TO DEATH
HIGHLANDS, n, T., March 2s.-A man named John
Smith found this morning OH Island Beach frozen
dead is supposed he out cunning % his dog and
gun were lying by his side.
TERRIBLE CALAMITY
oonkSsnuRG New York f9-The house Of Cooper Ty-
ler at North Lawrence burnt last night while him
self and wife visiting and his seven Young chill
dren pershed in the amesthe Oldest but years Of
age.
SAILING OF THE ARABIA, &C.
BosTos, March 2J-The seamer Arabia sailed AT moor
with rs passengers and 100000 in specie
The House Of VIM. Flanders, at Londonderry N H.
was burn yesterday and three children erished in tho
flames
ARRIVAL OF THE BLACK WARRIOR
NEw YoRE, March 29th.-Thc steamer Black Warrior
from Havana 9th nst has arrived She brings no new
Of moment.
The sav opera sailed for Vera Cruz on the 9Th inst,
FIRE AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, March 2S.-A large quantity of lumber tho
property Of Mcssrs. Myers Bennett and Ward q Ees-
ton on Water street, destroyed by FIRE this morning
Insured for $4,000
NJOTICE-To Adeine Mayo widow and dev,ee Of Edward q
Mayo josephine Mayo, louisa Mayo Idelins MayS Emma q
Edsad Mayo deceased Joseph Drntsr, William O. Bsttsc