Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-22

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Highly Important from HsveHS.
NEw YoRK, May 22.-The stesmship Quaker
City arrived at midnight from Mobile via Hav,na.
with dates from the latter port 70 the 18th inss.ns
There were rumors At Havana that the susnisb
government are 70 dt out Immediately At that port
an expedition 10 proceed TO Costa Risa, and one
rate against Walker In Nicaragua, and that dis
tinguisLed Spanish officer has already been dss-
patched to the scene of future action
There we're also rumors that Vera Cruz IL to be
blockaded and bombarded by Spanish forces, in
order to enforce the payment Of certain claims
due from Mexico to the Spanish government
This movement it is said, Is 70 proceed immedi-
ately, and the unusual activity prevailing among
the Spanish men of war at Havana, In getting
ready for sea, would seem to give some credence
to the rumor.
Sugars were active at Havane, and prices firm.
Receipts of the week, $4,000 boxes; shipments
$4,000 boxes; stock in port 100000 boxes.
Exchange on New York, 8 3-4a per cent.
discount; on London, 4 81 per cent prem
The health Of Havana was good. 1885,
The steamship Black Warrior, from New York
for New Orleans, arrived at Havana ON the morn
ing Of the 18th.
Relief for the Cape De He,des
BALrMoRr, Nay ga meeting of the mem
bers Of the Corn and Flour Exchange has been
called for Saturday, to take into consideration
communication from the Portugal consul at this
port, soliciting aid for the suffering inhabitants of
the Cape de Verde Islands.
Duel at Nep Orieans--Aidfor Walker.
New ORLEANS, May 22.-Messrs. Estlin and
Cuddy, merchants Of this city, fought q duel at
Pass Christian yesterday morning. Mr.. Cuddy
was killed and his opponent was slightly wounded.
Another Nicaraguan meeting was held last night.
Enthusiasm was high The Daniel Webster leaves
tomorrow with a load Of recruits for Walker.
Material did for Walker.
LouIsvILLE, May 2l.-Col. John Allen, of Gu
ban and Texan celebrity, left this evening, on the
steamer Sultana, for New Orleans with>l5 Ken
tuckians, destined for Nicaragua.
The Canada at Boston.
BosroS, May 22.--The steamship Canada, from
Liverpool via Halifax, arrived at this pors at eight
o'clock this morning Her mails for the South win
be despatched by this afternoons train.
There is no news of importance in addition to
the Halifax despatch.
The Personal Liberty Lam in Massachusetts
Bosros, May 22.--The House yesterday, by
vote of $50 to l13, passed to third reading the
bill repealing the Personal Liberty act.
Nep Brunswick Afairs
ST. JOINS, N. B., May ." The Governor yes
terday dissolved the House Vi Assembly in oppo-
sition to his Council, who Immediately resigned.
The election of new Assembly will take place
forthwith.
Neso Orleans Markets..
NEW ORLEANS, May 2l.--The Canada's news
has had no effect on our Cotton market. Sales to-
Fair Sugar, "a cts. Molasses, 81 cts. Corn,
55 cts, with an advancing tendency. Other arti
cles unchanged.
Baltimore Markets.
BALTIMORE, May 22.-Flour is steady. Sales of
1000 bbls. City Mills, IS IL IL; Howard Street
and Ohio, SO 25.
Wheat is unchanged. Sales If good to prime
reds, at 81 40 a 81 80; whites, 81 so a 81 10.
Corn is active. Prime white and yellow sold for
80 cents.
Provisions are more buoyant in consequence Of
the foreign news, and business Is active. Some
heavy transactions have taken place in Bacon.
Mess Pork, $40.
Bacoh-shouldsrs, 8 IA cents sides, Ia q Q
5-8 cents. N
New York MarkstS.
NEW YoRK, May 22.--Flour has advanced
Sales of 1900 bbs. Common to good State, Is
rs a So IL IL; common to low grade extra Ohio,
So IL LA So so; mixed to standard Southern,
IS 80 a-N IL IL; fancy to extra DO, ~ Is . IS
81 1-2.
Wheat Is buoyant. Sales Of $4,000 bushels
Southern red, 81 60, white, 81 50.
Corn has advanced Sales of $4,000 bushels.
Southern mixed, 50 cents
Pork has declined Salesof 1000 bbls. Mess 419.
Beef is heavy. Sales of 900 bbls. Chicago re-
packed, $12.
Lard ID ffrm Sales of 500 bbIs. at 10 IA cts.
Whiskey is dull. Sales Of $50 bbls- Ohio, n
Financial.
NEW York, May 22.-Stocks are firm. Chica-
cago and Rock Island, SO; Cumberland Coal, II /;
Michigan South, % l-2; N. York Central 90 81
Pennsylvania Coal Co, 90 l-9; Reading so !; Iii
nois Central, 80 5-8; Virginia SIS, 98; Missouri
6s, "a IA Illinois Central bonds, SO IA; Sterling
exchange Is dull A,
n Ii FEHS6NS WHO HAvE TRIED
"A Turner Brothers Ginger Wine and Blackberry
Brandy say that it 10 the most pleasant drink they
ever tasted Army 4 SHINN.
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