Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1856-05-15
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ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
HALIFAX, Nav s.

HALIFAX, May 8.
The Cunard steamer America, en- route for
Boston, arrived here this morning, with Liv-
crpoal dates TO Saturday, the 26th ult., being
three days later than brought by the North
America at Quebec.
ltis reported that Great Britain has given
Nay in negotiation with the United States
on the Central american question, but that
Mr.. Champion will not be recalled.
The London papers have obtained copy
of the Treaty of Peace, and its contents are
much the same as was previously unticipa-
ted.
LIVERPOOL, April 26.--Cotton market i'm
proved trfe. Sales during the week have
nearly reached 100 900 bales, about half be-
ing to spectators and exporters.
Breadstufis being shade higher. Pro-
visions firm at previous rates.
Money market easier. Consols for money
quoted at 923a93.
The London Star states that the Cabinet
decided, on the 22d, on the American ques-
tiur, and will make concessions in the mat
ter of Central American affairs, but will not
recall Mr. Champion.
The papers relating to Central American
affairs have been laid before Parliament, but
no definite action has, as yet, been taken
upon them.
The Enlistment documents would be ready
in few days.
The London papers have tuccecded in OBJ
tanning an advance copy of the Treaty. OF
Peuce, IL comprises thiriy-four articles,
and is not much different from what was an
tici, ,,aieC.
The Black Sea is neutralized; all strong
holds on its shores forbidden, and interdicted
10 all war ships except Tor police purposes.
The Danube is freed; Russia making some
slight concessions in Bess-Arabia; Kars and
the Crimea are mutually returned, and the
service remains as at present.
Moldayia and Waliechia are 10 have con-
siitutiun, which commission is TO prepare
at once.
There is no further news OF interest.
LIVERPOOL, April 25.-The Brokers Cir
cular SAYS the cotton market is active at an
udysnce of is Sd, but midding qualities i'm
proved most. Ssles Of the week, 90 900
bBles; for export, 1000; speculation, 3S 900.
n. o. frir at I'd; do middlng 7-l7a6 3-S.
Fuir Mobile and Uplands g.; middling 81
Sales Friday, 10000 bales; closing un-
changed in every respect, and very quiet.
Accounts from Manches. .er represent trade
as quiet, and a reduction demanded.
IL &
American in port, exclusive oi that On ship
board, at &c. 500 bales.
Tue Brokers Circular quotes -four sitter
and triAe higher; Western Canal, e6a3as;
good Ohio, 35s Cd. Wheat trife higher.
Corn advanced Is Cd; sales at 29a30.
Brown, Shipley g. Co. report sa'cs of
Southern flour on Friday at 32a34s. good
Ohio 35s; Western white wheat sold at
IosulOs Cd, and red at 9s 2dalO.
Provision market firm a: previous rates
Pork firm and market bare; Western mess.
S0s
McHenry quotes beef unsettled with small
speculative demand. Bacon buovant with
active demand. Middles 53sa54s cd. Lard
advanced sd, sales of good on short time at
b3s. Cheese wanted. Tallow weak and
transactions small at 49s. Tea steady; Con-
goa 9s Cd. SHgnr active and prices advanced
6dais. Molasses a shade higher. Coffee
firm. Linseed 0ilaeclincd; sales at 32a33s
LONDON. Sugar firU, with large business
and Sd advance. Coffee unchanged in price
with moderate business. Breadstufs un-
changed. Flour 32a36s. White wheat
65a69s; red 62a67s. Tea dull. LinseeG
Oil 29a30s Iron market Srm. Money
market easier. Consols for money closed at
922a93; American stocks unchanged, with
moderate business. Mexican dollars5s IOd
eagles 67s:5d. Bullion in the Bank OF Eng
land has decreased f250.000.
HAvRE.-Sales of the week ending with
and including the 22d ult., are 10000 bales;
10 importers 10000 bales; present stock
Jo5 800 bales. Breadstuifs unchanged: with
moderate business.