The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1857-05-09

The America At New York May LIST, and
the India May 4th, bring European dates to
April Oath.
The leading item by these arrivals is the
birth in England of another Princess, max.
ing the ninth of the royal family.
There was quite lull in politics, waiting
the re-assembling of Parliament.
From France the intelligence is that the
Emperor proposed to visit Algeria after the
visit to Paris of the Grand Duke of Constan-
| tine. Also that the French Republicans in
tend to put up Carnot Cavagnie and others
for the Legislative Chamber.
| Reports continue to circulate Of conspira-
cies against the Empenor's life, but they are
most extravagant.
1t is reported from BRUSSELS that the four
Powers being wearied with the delay in the
| Neufchated affairs are absent to draw up
terms of their own ~ d call on Persia and
Switzerland to assist at once.
From Madrid we have information Of the
statement that England and France are ac-
lively mediating between Spain and Mexico.
Persia is medisting between the western
Powers and Naples.
Accounts from French manufacturing dis
tricts are not satisfactory. Raw wool and
Colonial produce were rising. Very little
business had been done in the corn market,
and considerable decline had taken place in
Bordeaux and Toulon.
SPAIE.-Madrid correspondents indicate
that the Mexican difficulty presents few
chances of pacific arrangement
The Neufchatel question was not over
The Times correspondence states that pro-
toccl had been drawn up, but that the exact
! La, Thp nf 4 10
said to be that the representatives of the
Four Powers declare that they have Gcne
their best 20 effect an arrangement between
the Helvetic Confederation and Prussia, by
settling the question in dispute between them
in the best way it could be done in their
judgment. They offer the settlement they
have made to the contending parties for their
acceptance. and strongly recommend them
to do SO; if, however, they refuse to accept
the propositions, and such refusal should be
followed with measures of hostile character
the Four Powers will do their best to pre-
vent hostilities breaking ont between the two
nations The Conference had re assembled
at Paris, when hopes are entertained Of an
amicable settlement of the question in dis
pute.
MARKEIs.-The tendency ofthe Corn trade
is towards recovery, and during the week
most OF the country markets show improve
ment Of the market of Tuesday.
Wheat was in good demand at previous
rates.
Flour slow Of sale.
Indian corn freely offered 10 warehouses
at sos and sold at 29s Cd to 30s per quarter.
Since the above was put in type, the Eu-
ropa arrived at New York, with news three
days later. We copy the leading items Of
her news:
/, is said that the propositions submitted
for the settlement Of the long pending Neuf-
chatel Difficulty has been accepted 10y the
Prussian and Swiss ENJOYS at Paris, subject
to the appreciation Of their respective Gov
ernments.
The Earl Of Elgin, the newly appointed
British PlenipotentIary to China, had left
England for the scene Of his labors.
Political interest in England Was centercd
on the approaching Of the meeting of the
new Parliament
A large meeting Of merchants and manu-
facturers was held at Manch. ster for the
purpose of forming an association promo
ting the growth of cotton ali over the world,
particularly British Colonies, called Cotton
Supply Association.
Marshal Serrine had left Paris for Manrid
to smooth the way for the Mexican Ambas-
sador.
The Chinese in Sarawak rose on the 18th
Of February and massacreed several Euro
peans.
Sir James Brooks, the rajah, saved his
life by swimming across the creek.
The Yanks have avenged the destruction
Of the settlement by killing 200 Chinese.
The Dutch authorities sent a war steamer.
but its services were not required.
ERAkCE-A review Of 900 troops will
take place at Paas about the 9th OF May,
in honor Of the Grand Duke Constantine.
CoMNERcIAL-W heat advanced 2d on the
week. Flour steady, with generally un-
changed prices. Corn quiet at an advance
of cd.