Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1854-03-25

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the of England cannot be matter of in
difference other commercial nations and least of all Il
her great and generous rival, the United States.
We will add word respecting the trade tables fo
1861 which have just been concluded the 9th
~ last and these for the whole year bear on
every thing which expected Of them whilst the yea
was progressing The total declared value of the exports
in the three years. which includes only the principal ar
ces of British and Irish produce and manufactures
ported, was:
1851 1852. 1853
Sos, 81, COL 3I5, GS7, 1851, SOC
Increase of 1853 over 1852 Is 9S2 al
Increase of 1853 over Observation-Disclosures. Is, 1885, T0j
The Economist the total declared value Of all
ports in the year to be e95, 30G The only articles
in the whole list which exhibit decrease those of silk
stockings, which have fallen from s25, 40 to e23519
and OF sheep lambs wool, which has fallen from
e178 9G to e422 072 The last has declined because
the home market has been best for it.
The Parliamentary proceedings Of the week have not
been important The Reform bill, the Parliamentary
Oaths b and every other Of mere domestic
rangement has been postponed in order TO forward the
war estimates which have all hitherto steadily advanced
with almost entire unanimity in the Commons, and will
not be mpeded in the Lords Enough has been said both
by Lord CLARENDON and Lord JOHN RUSSELL, to show
that Russia is isolated from the rest Of the world
and that France, Prussia and Austria are united with
England against her and the opponents Of Ministers
admit that the legislature and the people unanimous
in supporting the war; There is, in fact, perfect
thusiasm upon the subject.
Rear-Admiral CoRRY's squadron has returned home
from the Tagus Sir CHARLES NApIER's appointment, al
though highly gratifying to the country, has excited the
opposition of certain Tory clques He isa political refor
er and has represented radical constituencies lie will
hoist his flag in the Duke of Wellington screwsteamer,
of l31 guns. There is Of change in the Admin
straton, owing to the Creation Of Office, that Of
Minister of War Lord PALMERsToN will it is said take
this new post and Sir JAMES GRAHAM occupy that of
Home Secretary. There could not be two better appoint
ments, and hope it will be practicable to fill the posi-
ton of first Lord of the Admiralty which Sir James will
vacae, equally advanageously 1t is most important
office at this uncture, and Sir JAMES GRAHAM has
pied it with singular energy and good judgment r.
Perhaps two announcements made during the week
important France and England have declared that they
have not any hopes of preserving peace and they have
further said that they have selfish objects in this srug
GLE intention Of seeking single foot Of territory for
either kingdom.
The British Ambassador at ST. Petersburgh Sir HENRY
SEYMOUR left that capital He was told his passports
ready for him as it was known there that
Baron BRUSSow had left London. This was equivalent
to order to leave possible; the Russian
Government appearing take the initiative Of the rup
ture, Mr.. BRUYNow had done in London No such
communication made to the French Ambassador NJ
DE CAsTELBAJAc, who informed NJ. NEssELRopE that
lie desired to be treated precisely his English colleague
Sir HENRY SEYMOUR left without taking leave Of the
Emperor. H..
Mr.. Dickens announces tale, under the title of
Hard Times" to be published weekly in 20 Household
Words" new poet from the humber walks Of life,
named GIRALD MASSEY, has published small collection
of very striking poems. Several works the East
and two three rather good novels have also appeared
the best of the latter is Miss PARDoEs Reginald Lyle.
The money market is easy in fact superintendent, and
discounts be had IN Lombard street at four per cent
whilst the Bank charges Ave- This institution, however
may know that it will be called upon to make advances
to the Government and therefore is not anxious to in
its private discounts Prices we'll maintained
in the stock market Merchants cautious in entering
into engagements, and dealers keep small stock
possible; the certain consequences of impending
of unknown extent and duration The foreign news
is vague and very little of be depended upon The
frank and cordial manner in which the French and English
are concerning their combined operations against the
ouber of the peace Of Europe is spectacle as crafty
| ing as il is
loan of three hundred millions of francs is stated to
have been concluded between the French Government and
Baron de Rothschild in three per cent stock at 6 l0c
The French commssarat has received orders to provide
for less than hundred thousand IN the East
The French Government has issued decree prohibiting
the expectation of arms, ammunition, horses ships and
shipping materials. The French and English consus and
naval officers in all parts of the world have received
ders to afford protection and assistance against the
mon enemy subjects of the two nations reciprocay.
The news from Spain is important An nsuTreetion has
taken place at Saragossa, which was only put down by
the entire destruction of regiment Of infantry which had
revolted So much dsaection reigns in Spain that the
whole kingdom is placed under martial law
The King of Naples has still the fear of general wal
before his eyes, and has asked advice from the Emperor
Of Austria to the attitude which he ought to assume
The last from Vienna is that Austria will adhere tc
the policy of England and France and take decided part
with them, if Russia does not evacuate the Danubiar
Principaites before the both Of April The only
from Prussia is that orders have been given to cali
! the war reserves of the army.
There is no news from the Danube Strong detachment
of Turks marching with view 1t IS supposed, t
cross the Danube in the of the Russian army
pen the latter between them and Kaafat The last In
dian mail reported that the Russian army of the Oxus hat
halted two marches north Of Khiva and it added tina
the Khans of Bokhlra and khva had been brought t
terms and that an offensive and defensive quadrupe al
lance had been concluded between them, the Russians
and Dost Mahomed We glad to say that Sir CHARLES
Woop has, in the House of Commons, denied the truth
any and all these assertions. "...
/ MARCH S.-The proceedings in Parliament yesterda,
were unnterestng Lord JOHN RUSSELL gave notice tina
ne should, Monday evening" state the course which
Government intended to pursue with respect to the Reform
bill Additional troops taking their departure ever
day either from Dublin Liverpool, Southampton, TO
the East The Legislative Assemblies of France opened
their session yesterday, and the Emperor delivered mes
which the morning papers describe as being conceV
cd in the measured, dignfed, firm spirit which ha
characterized the diplomatic correspondence Of France
throughout the protraeed negotiations on the Eastern
question.
1t is confidently reported in the city that the Car ha