The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1855-02-08
NO. 423.
foreign Sffairs.
THE LATEST NEWS.


The latest arrivals from Europe bring nc
nv, of any event of decisive character
ether in belligerent or diplomatic operations
The negotiations for peace promise to be as
rr0tracted as those which preceded the war;
The armies in the Crimea have scarcelx
changed their relations to one another. The
Russians. it is said, lost 5000 men during the
last DAYS of December, and the condition Of
-, Allied forces is represented as most deplo-
,,bIe. The London Times predicts that Eng
land is about to lose the army in which she has
taken SO much pride.
The French and English Ministers at Wen
q, have received the necessary powers to ne
-,,iste for peace, but it is said that negotia.
ions will be protracted by them, in the hope OF
,5a fall of Sebastopol, (which will give them the
vantage ground.
Prince GOrtschakof, it is stated, has received
Ii, Instructions, but the contents are merely
Guessed at The rumor is, that he is to admit
Al the demands Of the Allies, except the re-
llc.ion of the Russian feet. and the occupa-
ion of Russian territory.
Prussia is dissatisfied with Austria, and is
r,ing all her efforts to bring about an arms
,ea. 1t is evident that Austria is looking care
hly, her own interests, and is distrusted by
the Allies.
Richard Golden has made a speech to his
constituents at Leeds, stigmatizing the attack
on Selastopol as colossal blunder. Other
speakers addressed the meeting in favor of the
war.
Spain seems to be looking towards Progress.
The new constitution was submitted on the
18th to the Chambers. The main features of
Il are That sovereignty emanates from
the nation; that the religion of the nation is
Roman Catholic, but that federation will be
allowed that the press shall be free; that the
eonfscation Of property and the death penalty
frpolitical offences are abolished; the National
Guard is established the Legislature shall be
composed Of two Chambers; Senator's are to be
elected for life, on property qualifcations-one
REPRESENTATIVE for every fifty thousand citizens
the C1rtes shall meet annually, in October, for
four months; the Cortes shall regulate the
strength of the army, give assent to royal
marriages, and appoint a regency when &C.
eason requires.
Oar Know Nothing friends will be surprised
at the articles about freedom of the press and
liberation
Liverpool Brea,lstu6S Market-Wheat has
advanced 3D.. flour and Indian corn are Cd.
dsarer on the previous quotations. Richardson,
Spence, d Co. quote Western canal flour, old,
at rs. Ia 49,. new is a very inferior quality.
and difficult to be sold at 40s. Philadelphia,
Baltimore, and Ohio, at As. (G As; white wheat,
lis. 3D. (g lbs. 3D.; red wheat, los. Cd. ca
lis. I'd; Indian corn, mixed, AS. (0 ABS. Cd
yellow, 49, Cd (G 49,. white, 44s. Cd. (G
4js
Lioupool Produce Market. Linseed Oil
business moderate, at Sos. Cd. (0 37s rape
quiet and unchanged. Olive oil dull, and shade
easier palm further declined-sold at G4l, to
arrive. Small sales of seal oil at CAS- Rosin
IN iair demand at ej. Common turpentine in
limited request at IS. Spirits turpentine, no
change in demand and prices unaltered. Dye
woods unchanged, request fair, stock reduced.
Rice in limited demand. Tea, fair business,
al from full to advanced prices. Sugar holders
offer freely, and lower descriptions favor buyers
MoasseS easier Coffee-business moderate
ordinary qualities rather lower. Tobacco-lit
lie being done, but prices well maintained
Liverpool Provision Market.-Beef in mode
rate business, prices steady, and less DISPOSE.
ton to press sales. Pork meets ready sale at
4JS. to Sos. for prime mess. Bacon-no old
in first hands new arrives slowly, and the de-
mand is small Eastern sells at 1875. Ia 48s. Sd.
Lard has further declined ls on the spot, and
the demand slow; 500 tons have been contract.
ed for Sales at about sos. ca 5ls. Tallow
unsaleable, at 2S lower.