The Daily Nashville true Whig. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1851-1855, 1855-08-17
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Later from Europs-ArrivaI of the America.

Later from Europe-Arrival of the America
NEW YORK, Aug l6-morning.
The steamer America arrived at Halifax last eve
ming with Liverpool dates to the 4th inst
Denniston Co. cote Cotton at a trids lower
than previous quotations, which shows decline of
one-sixteenth to one-eghth. The market closed
steady. The sales of the week reach So, 900 bales
to spectators $500 and to exporters 1000
Orleans Fair :, Middling 6 l6; Upland Fair 81,
Middlng 6.
The latest seige news represents every thing as
prepared for general action in fifteen days. The
Russians have succeeded in establishing rife pits
Preparations are being made for grand expedition
to the Crimea
A telegraph despatch from London on Saturday,
states that the seige of Sebastopol is about to be
raised, and that the Western Powers have received
startling news from Germany.
There has been no change in the position OF the
squadron in the Baltic.
The Queen asks that there be made additional
provision for the prosecution of the war. The
Chancellor of the Exchequer proposes to issue
seven million Exchequer Bills.
In order to prevent misunderstanding with the
United States, the British Government has ordered
the enlistment Of men at Halifax to be stopped.
The rumOrs that ST. ain would send a contingent
force to the Crimea are doubtful 1t is rumored
that she would ask a territorial guarantee in which
Cuba is included. -
Only moderate business is being done in co.,
ton, and the market exhibits decline of Lie to I
sales for the week So 900 bales. Exporters took
1000, spectators 5000. New Orleans Fair Z; n.
Orleans Middling 3-l6. Stock on hand CSC, 900
bales. The sales on Friday amounted to zoe bis
Flour dull Indian corn unchanged. Pork IN.
changed. Lard active.
The Manchester market sympathizes with that of
Liverpool. Money is in greater demand at ad-
vanced rates. Consos advanced t.
1t is rumored that the bombardment of Mamilon
and Redan is resumed preparatory to an assault
The French have pushed their entire cavalry
force into Badar.
The Russians have succeeded in establishing
Rife Pits in front of the French Sappers, and have
also opened heavy FIRE against the flag staff, Bos
ton, to which the allies have replied vigorously.
The Notifications on the sea of Azof are still
progressing
Several magazines have been destroyed.
1t is reported that the Russians have suspended
operations against Kars and EzerOum.
An active correspondence is going on between
Napoleon, regarding the course that has been pur-
sued by the latter.
Omar Pasha has not resigned
The bullion in the bank of England has increased /
q quarter of million.
The Queen has sent the following message to the !
House of Commons:
Her Majesty, deeming it eIpedient to provide /
against any expense which may arise in conse-
quence of the war in which Her Majesty is engaged
with Russia, and relying upon the experience and /
zeal OF her faithful cOmmOners, trusts they will
make provision accordingly"
In answer to the question as to foreign enlist !
ments, Pdlmerston replied that arrangements had |
existed at Halifax, by which persons going there /
from any quarter might be enrolled but it appear
ing that led to the question whether or not the |
laws of the United States had been violated, and |
that the British Government being DESTROYS that .
no such question should by any possibility arise,
bad put an end to the enlistment.
FRANcE.-The subscription offered TO the new
loan is six times the required amount The Min
lister describes the loan the successful fnan.
cial operation effected in the country.
LOUISVILLE, Aug. l6-noon.
River rising with six feet nine inches water in the
canal.
CINCINNATI, Aug. l6-noon.
The river has fallen IL inches since yesterday.
Flour is dull--nO sales The provision market
is buoyant-clear sides 10, ribbed 81. Whisky is
steady ut S2aS2s
PIrrsBURs. Aug l6-noon.
River at & stand with FIVE feet three inches water
ia the channel. E.s
NEW YORK. Aug l6-noon.
FlOur-$s 60 a9 ISL for State aud Ohio; South.
crn has advanced l9Ic. Corn 9li. Pork is sitter
but not quotably higher. Lard is higher with sales
at lls.
BALTIMORE, Aug. l7-noon.
Several prominent citizens Of Norfolk anil Ports.
mouth, Va, have died OF yellow fever The dieass
still increases There are not more than 1900
persons remaining in Portsmouth.
INV ORLEANS, Aug. IA
The American party carried the election for
Judge cf the Second District Court of this city
yesterday by majority Of l ESQ over all others
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