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Arrival Of the Africa,

Steamship 1frjca arrived at half past eight
this p. NJ, with dates from Liverpool to
March lth, three days later.
The statement that Kalafat had been
captured by the Russians was false.
Some excitement had been caused in COM
mercial cities, by Lord Clarendon announce
ment to Riga merchants. that all Russian
produce, no matter to whom belonging, and
even in neutral vessels, shall be considered
lawful prizes in the event of war
The French Senate had unanimously voted
the loan of i,co hundred and ,ft1y million francs
to carry on the war.
The Russian Baltic feet is making its way
through the ice, to sea.
The first division of the English expedition
reached Malta March 5th
Tho Queen of England has issued procla-
nation against British subjects engaging in
foreign service, or fitting out vessels for war
like purposes without special license.
1t is said that 900 British troops arc to
20 to the Baltic
The Emperor of Russia has made now pro
rosal' to the Conference at Vienna, which
have been rejected
Col Latorc, leader of the instruction in
Spain, had boon captured and shot
Lord John Russell was sick, and Parliu.
ment had adjourned to the 18th in conse
quence.
Reports from Vienna state that the Rus
SLAMS were Withdrawing from Kalafit No
battles on the Danube reported.
Prussia and Austria have not signed tho
demand for the evacuation Of the Principali-
ties which has gone to Russia. Their policy
IS defined as " neutrality for the present and
moderation for the future"
The latest accounts from Paris state that
Prussia had positively refused to Join the
Western powers and that the conduct of
Austria was suspicious.
The Greek instruction was extending into
Thessaly. The Turks had been beaten in a
battle by tho Greek insurgents. Samo. in
tended to declare her Independence and
French frigntc had been sent there.
BREADsTurrs.-From liberal arrivals dullness
in the Liverpool market. There was re-
duction of I'd. a Sd. on wheat, and Is. Is,
cd. on -four.
Great Fire at Birmingham.
PITTSBURGH, March 81.
An extensive conlagration occurred yester-
yat Birmingham, opposite this city, by which
10 hundred dwellings and stores were burnt.
and over two hundred families rendered house
less.
The fire commenced in an immense pluss
mandatory, and spread rapidly along Bedford,
Mckay and Grovenor streets, and was only ar
rested by the tearing down of number Of
buildings. The loss is estimated at $1,000
ono third of which was insured.
Congressional.
WAsH'nGroN, March 81.
In the House, yesterday, Mr.. Cutting replied
% Mr.. Breckenridge who had attacked his
Course on the Nebraska Dill. Mr.. Cutting
spoke with much warmth. denying the mputa.
ton OF being unfriendly to the bill, and rei,er.
atIng the assertion that no gentleman in the
House was more favorable to its main prinla
.Joe'd principles than himself lie was fire.
quently interrupted by Messrs Richardson and
Breckenridge, with the latter of which gen
tlemen he had severe personal alteration.
Congressional.
WASHINGTON, March %.
HOUSE.
Mr., Yates of Illinois, made strong speech
against the Nebraska Bill, when tho general
appropriation bill was laid aside, and the
Committee proceeded to the consideration of
the bill authorizing the construction of Al.
steam trigates. Mr. Babcock spoke at length
urging the prompt passage Of the bill
Mr.. Lyon of New York, gave notice that
he should move an amendment to increase
the navy by building IL hrst class steam
frigates. He spoke at length in favor Of tn,
bill.
Mr.. Franklin Of Maryland, made speech
in opposition to the Nebraska bill when tn,
''ommittee rose and the House adjourned.
Washington Rumor.
4 Washington despatch says it is rumorec
that an attempt will soon be made to c1pc 4
Northern Senator from the Senate, and tina,
Mr.. Petit, of Louisiana, will lead on the on.
slaught.
Duel Expected.
WASHINGTON, 20
A considerable excitement is felt relativ,
te runored duel, between Cutting OF New
ork' and breckenridge of Kentucky. They
% absent from the city, and it is supposed
duel has or will take place.
rom TeIas-Ind,an Attack on For, R.i.
Lnap.
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