Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-10-09
ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
HALIFAX, October Tho Cunard steamer
Niagara, with Liverpool dates to the 9th ult.,
has arrived here. She left Liverpool Saturday
morning, at nine o'clock, and arrived here at
ten last evening
The City of Manchester sailed on the oath,
with A0 passengers.
The frigate Merrimac arrived at Southamp-
ton on the 18th, where she was an object Of
much admiration.
Italian affairs continue to excite attention,
but beyond the intention to dispatch the feet
to Naples, there is nothing definite The
Anglo French ultimatum is retained for few
days In Paris to give an opportunity for Ma
pies to make tho required concessions. The
contemplated expedition is of q formidable
character. Eight steamers are provisioning
at Spithead, and seven auxiliary steamers are
ready to sail. The expedition Is very unpop
ular in France. Sardinia takes part in the
matter, and will send ships for protection of
her citizens in Naples
A Vienna letter states that the English and
French Ministers have notified Austria of the
intended expedition against Naples, and Aus.
tria opposes no obstacle
1t is understood that Immediately on the
French Minister leaving Naples the Neapeli-
tan Minister will quit Paris. In the mean
time hopes are entertained Of q favorable an
swer from Naples. 1t is rumored that King
Ferdinand has fortified his coast and it is
also rumored that if compelled to yield he
will proclaim the constitution Of 1S4S.
ENGLAND.
Lord Hardinge, the ex-commander-in-c chief
Of the army, is dead
Mr.. Dallas dined with the Agricultural So.
ciety at Herts, where he made q speech re-
sponsive to the toast GA lasting concord be-
tween America and England"
FRAME
The Emperor was still at Balarritz.
The Bank of France had raised tho rate of
interest to per cent.
The Paris correspondent of tho Times al
ludes to a rumor of alliance of the United
States with those European Powers who are
disposed to adopt the principle of immunity
to merchant vessels and merchandise from
capture even by men-of.war.
SPAIN.
The ministerial crisis is over Serrand, the
lew Spanish Minister to France, had gone on
secret mission to Russia.
ITALY.
The American frigates Constitution, Susque-
hanna and Congress were at Palermo on The
18th ult., but were to leave soon for Genoa.
The crops in Italy were generally satisfac-
tory.
SWITZERLAND.
1t is stated that Napoleon has entered into
communication with the Swiss federation re-
specting the affairs of NeufchateI, and that
the Emperor leans toward Prussia.
PRUSSIA.
The Bank Of Prussia has raised its rate of
discount to per cent.
special meeting has been held in Berlin
by the Cabinet, to consider the Sound Dues
question, and its decision is understood to be
in favor of capitalization.
TURKEY.
1t is said that the Turks, with the approba-
ton of Austria, sre fortifying the north side
of the Danube, and that the Turkish troops
have moved to Kalafat, on the left bank of
the river.
The steamer Persia arrived at Liverpool at
nine O'Clock on the morning Of the 9th
THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, Sept 26 Cotton closed firm at
! advance, mostly on fair quotations. Other
qualities are sitter. but prices are unchanged.
Breadstuffs are steady. Wheat generally
has declined I'd. An average business has
been doing in Flour without quotable change
Corn is generally dull, but quotations are
maintained.
Provisions are generally unchanged and the
market is quiet Lard-The sales are unim-
portant. Rice and Sugar are quiet. Coffee
closed firm
Rosin is steady Turpsntine l., dull Lin.
seed oil is firm.
Consols closed depressed-for money 93!a
93t. The bullion in the Bank Of England
has decreased f9, 900. The money market is
slightly more stringent. American stocks are
inactive.
The Manchester markets are steady.
THE LATEST.
LONDON, Friday evening The rise of dis
count in the Bank of France, and a further
decline in the French funds, caused consols to
open heavy, and at the close to exhibit a de.
cline of per cent.
Money is active, and it is rumored that the
rate of discount will be Immediately raised to
Al Lac