Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1857-04-26
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NEw York, April D.
The steamer North AHserisas arrived out on the
the 10th inst. She passed the steamship africa on
/ the 18TH and screw steamer, which is supposed to
have heen the Alps, on the 18th.
] The election in England is nearly over. The min
iEterial net gain is IS. Sidney Herberk is spoken
of as the new Minister of War Evelyn Denison is
the ministerial candidate for Speaker. The sels-
| grapis line viii be laid in July.
| FFanss.-The rumored attempts to assassinate the
Emperor unfounded but several arrests have
/ been made.
! ,SpaiR.-A letter from Madrid says that active
communications are taking place between Spain.
England and France in support Of the Spanish and
Mexican difficulty. Spain hopes to obtain the Ma
val support Of those powers and in case other par
ties become involved she desires their material sup
| port also.
The Cabinet of Denmark have resigned on account
! Of local political causes
The Danish Diet unanimously approve the sbol-
ton Of sound dues.
! Hgly.-The Austrian Ambassador at Naples is
more and more disposed to make advances toward
the establishment of diplomatic relations with the
western powers.
A letter from St. Petersburg says, four vessels
including the steamer CheTsoHsss, have been raised
! at SevastOpol.
Persia.-The Ottoman Ambassador at Tebersn
has required the execution of the treaty and de-
manded the restitution of the seven towns to Tur-
key.
The Porte is inclined to consent to the union of
the Princpalities condition that its sovereignty
shall be respected and that the United Provinces
shall continue to pay the annual tribute.
Buskire Feb 25.-Gen1 Outram has planned
expedition for Capt. Mshammerah on the Ka-
room.
The ombsrkation of the troops had commenced
and it was expected they would attack the Persian
army collecting at DarrijOOr the Goth March.
lLiUerPooI-Cotton, Upland fair, II; middling
uplands, GIG.
WAsmsGToN, April 24-The GovernOrship of
Utah has been rendered to Maj. Ben McCullOch. It
is believed he will accept.
It is the design of the administration to pursue
peaceful policy towards Utah. but is also designed
to execute the laws and protect the inhabitants Of
that Territory.
The Postmaster General has concluded contract
with the Panama Railroad TO convey the mails until
the expiration of the present contracts with steam
ship companies, two years hence, at the rate Of
100000 per annum.
New YORK, April "a The bark Courier from
Mobile to Boston, was abandoned at sea the 10th
instant. The crew arrived here on the ship Cali
fOrnia.
The telegraph reports the frigate Niagara in the
ofing at sunset.
HALIFAX, April 24-Parliament has passed bill
giving the exclusive right to the Atlantic Telegraph
Company to land their cable on the shores of that
province.
NEW ORLEANS, April 24th.-Sales of cotton to-
day, 5000 bales; slightly dearer. Orleans middling
134al3E Sales of the week %, 900 bales. Receipts
last week IL, 500; Stock at New Orleans 153,500
Receipts less than last year $4,000. Receipts at
all southern ports less than last year A. 800 Flour
advanced 20 cents; Mixed Corn 70a71 Lard in kegs
Is; Eastern Hay % 80; Rio Coffee, prime 114a1l8.
Sales of week $3.50 bags. Stock at New Orleans
81 500. Receipts last week 1000. Freights cot
ton to Liverpool 3-l6, to Havre 81 per bale. Ex-
change on London 81, on New York J.
ST. LOUIS, April 24.-The Santa Fe mail arri-
we'd at Independence on the Dist. No news of in
terest. The weather was unusually warm. The plant
ing business dull.
Indians continue their depredatOns and extensive
preparations for a campaign against ella Apaches,
to commence on the first Of May are in progress.
Difficulty is apprehended with the Utahs
Tue KiWas express loneliness towards the whites.
KANSAS, April 22.-Secretary Stanton publishes
an address to the people of Kansas in the Lecomp-
ton Union. He says the administration recognises
the authority of the Territorial Legislature and the
validity of the Territorial laws, and especially
recognises the act providing for constitutional
convention. Presumes the convention will submit
the question Of slavery to the subsequent vote of the
people. Thinks then that Congress will admit the
State Immediately. Recommends general amnesty
for past offences. Expects Gov. Walker by the mid
die of May.