Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1856-04-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.

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virtually concluded. They were only await
ing the arrival in Paris of the plenipotenti-
airy from Prussia to sing the Protocol when
the glad tidings would be announced to the
public.
Gen Webs Dispatch.-Gen. Webb, editor
of the New York Courier and Enquirer, sent
to his paper from Washington the following
message: Tuesday night-The treaty of
peace between France, England, Sardinia and
Russia was formally agreed to on the 18th
ult., in Paris. 1t only awaits ratification
to he proclaimed"
Eugenie's son.-The long talked of accouche-
ment of the Empress Eugene has taken place
and all the world will be delighted to hear
that her imperial majesty has al imperial
son, a fine Louncing boy the very picture of
his parents-especially Of his mama. Guns
were fired off in Paris, joybells rung and
other French demonstration of excessive joy
made on the announcement of the birth of
Napoleon's Hope.
Nothing heard of the Pacific. The Atlantic
brings no tidings of the unfortunate steamer
Pacific, and now hopes of seeing her or any
other freight have sunk low.
Anglo american Matters.-There has been
no step of a very definite nature taken in Eng
land yet on American matters. 1t seems she
wishes to see matters arranged on the Euro
pean Continent first.
Commercial Matters.-Just now there is a
general dullness in business transactions of
any extent in England.
By the Atlantic we learn that cotton was
dull in Liverpool, and prices unchanged.
Breadstufs also were dull, and nominally
unchanged,
Consols were at 615 to 925.
Money remain steady.
British East India Possessions.-The In
dian mail had arrived at Trieste with dates
from Calcutta up to 9th, and from Bombay
to February 10th. A proclamation had been
issued, ny Lord Dalhousie, the Governor
General of India, on 7th Feb. announcing the
formal annexation Of the Kingdom CT Dude
to the British possessions, as we'll as the de-
position Of it's King Oh a British Pension.
The only reason assigned for this usurption
of territory, is that it is so very handy to
have it annexed
OF course the natives of the country see
that Great Britain will continue increacing
her territory in Asia, and the Sandal rebel
lion has been renewed with great force.
Trade in India was inactive, and prices
Auctuating. Money was however easier.
The Imperial Acc0uchement IN Paris The
birth of the prince, heir to Napoleon, and
King of Algiers, caused much outward reioi-
cling in England and France. Congratulate
ry addresses were pouring into Paris from all
quarters. Louis Napoleon sentan autograph
letter to Queen Victoria thanking her for the
important domestic information she had so
favorably given to the Empress. Paris was
illuminated, and feus de joie were exhibited.
Feasts were given to the armies and wine
flowed though the fountains of the Place de
la Concorde.
Pope Pho Mono is to be the Godfather and
the Queen of Sweden the God-mother. In
England the toadyism of popular display to.
wards France on this account was really dis
gushing. Flags were hung out of the win
dows, and guns and %salutes fired off in the
principal cities in England on the announce
ment that Eugene had one Saby!
Just as the Atlantic was sailing a tele.
graphic despatch was received from Paris,
stating thai on the bulletin board displayed
at the Tuilleries it was announced that 'the
Empress and royal infant were doing as wei
as could be expected" The number of doc
tors and nurses, wet, dry and intermediate
in atteneance at the palace is almost fabu
lous!
The Peace Plenipotentiaries.-By last &C
counts it was stated that Baron Manteuffe
Uuu dIElfGu Ill L ullS, ILL III was GApCCISt
that the peace protocol would be signed in
few days, and matters proclaimed with alou'
flourish.
The secrecy of the proceedings is still KEEP
up by the members of the Conference mos
carefully, and Nobody knows upon what cor
dition Russia has consented to stop the wal
STILL LATER FOREIGN NEws.-Tne Asi
has arrived, with Liverpool dates to %
March. Her political news is unimportant
The peace conference was still in session.
Peace had not been proclaimed, but the pro,
lamation was daily expected. Cotton ha
declined slightly on low grades; fair qual
ties scarce and unchanged. Wheat unse
tied and prices considerably lower than til
week previous. Flour dull, but prices non
inally unchanged.
WASHINGTON, April 3.-The removal
Col. Wheeler, Minister to Nicaragua, is a
ticipated, in consequence Of his not keepir
the Government fully posted on affairs
that country.
The State department sent no dispatch
by Major Heiss.
1t is said q project drawn up in master
style by Secretary Marcy, is now before t
Cabinet intended to damage Walkers mo-
ments in Nicaragua.
: DR.. Turnipseed, of S. c., lately with t
: Russian Army, has arrived here.
: WASHINGTON, April 3.-The Union will
: morrow contain a letter from Mr.. Buchana
dated the 28th December, pledging hims
unequivocally to the Nebraska bill as t
: only settlement of the slavery question, a
: saving that it must be adhered to at all h;
ards.
Sr. LOUIS, April 3rd.-Advices from S,
h ia Re state that Gen. Garland has order
two hundred and sixty men, troops unC
Col. Chandler, to take the field early
March and invade the ella Region in orr
d to seek redress for the murder and robber
which have been committed by the Apac
Indians.
n The Court Martial Of Col. Blake has b.
( postponed on account of the absence of v
neSseS.
i Lieut.. Johnson's Court Martial trial
r suited in ~acquital.
: JOHNSTON COUNTY SUPERIOR CoURT.-
{ the case of the State vs.. Jim, a slave ofDi,
Spivey, which was an Indictment for r;
= upon the body of a white woman, tried
= week at Smithfeld, before Judge Person,
are informed, that after an absence of seye
~ hours, the jury came in on Thu rsday nj
y with verdict of guilty of assault and bait
with intent to commit rape, and that t
:. have recommended the prisoner to the n
cy Of the Executive, the offence being in
a State, punishable with death. For the St.
The Attorney General, assisted by Mes
:, Strong and Sanders. For the prisoner: !
nd V. Sherard, Esq. assisted by Mr.. Cantv
&C The case will go up to the Supreme Coul
H. The case of the State vs.. Guilford. slay