Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-09-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM THE ASSOCIATED pREss
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival OF the Steamship Canal,

HALIFAX, Sept 23.-The steamer Canada ar
rived here this afternoon from Liverpool, with
dates to the 18th inst.
Cyrus w. Field has written to the London
Times in response to the statements In that jour
nal in regard TO the availability Of the Atlantic
cable Tor the Indian telegraph. Mr. Field saws
alter minute examination by electric ans aud
others that the reported generation of heat in the
cdoie Is false az no heat exists in the holds Of the
Agamemnon or Niagara beyond what Is natural !;
al .he caoie tests as perfectly through its whole
Iehs IN as when ii was first put on board ship
ana Ihat there is not the slig htest apprehension
OF any injury to the cable. Experiments at a
senPesalure OF l35o fahrenheitaRd extreme pres
sure OF weight having been recently resorted TO
with very satisfactory results He also say. thai
as regards the sale of the cable the suggestion
did not come from the Atlantic comnany and
Wnen oneIs were made they only consented TO
entertain them on condition that thew conId con-
tract for similar one to be made and ready for
them In time to secure its being laid al the earl est
practicable moment in the spring. Mr.. Field
preny disposes OF other false against
the company by asserting that they have nothing
scrutiny. ro''N
The money articles Of the London Times con-
tain extended remarks In regard TO the New Yolk
crisis and American securities generally IL es-
Inmates that the amount Of American securities
In England Is from fSU,0U,00 to fIOOUOO co.
and depreciates the validity of every kind of Sc.
curity, thus creating universal distr1st &c with
much more In the same style The article con-
cludes by suggesting the formation Of London
In
terests Of foreign holders.
A London attorney named Dean has absconded
leaving debts 10 the amount Of $50 600, includ-
ing forgeries on'a gigantic scale.
DIR. Livingston had attended a meeting OF the
Manchester Cotton Supply Association and in
explaining the commercial resources OF Africa
SAID il was well adapted to the production of cot
ton and sugar, and he announced that he intended
To devote his future life to special efforts to de-
yelop these products in Africa. A resolution was
passed asking Government To furnish DR.. Living
ston steamer for ascending the Bamfest river
Letters from Lady Franklin's A rctic expedition
LON Baul's river, Greenland, say the ~ ogress of
the expedition exceeds all expectations
The submarine telegraph between Europe and
tue coast OF Africa was successfully laid on the
The East India Company have chartered ten
additional steamers to carry troops to Africa,
Religious riots have been renewed at Belfast
Ireland The Roman Catholics had organized an
armed club for protection against the Ofangemeu,
and the Government had appointed acommission
to inquire into the affair.
Capt. Roberts, who was convicted OF the muir
der OF sailor on board a'ship, was hung at I.v-
erpool on Saturday. The twoin mates were Tespited
FRANCE.-The Emperor Napoleon meets the
Gar Alexander AZ Stuttgard on the 25th. Ii is
rumored that the Kings Of Prussia and Bavaria
will be present 80
Official accounts of the French harvests ex-
coed all expectations. .t
The recent difficulties Of the Credit Mobilier
have been settled.
British agents have been engaged In recruiting
at LisIe
Returns of the Bank of Franco show an i'm
mense increase in bullion.
ITALY.-The investigation into the late insur
rectlon had terminated. Twenty seven persons
were committed, charged with murde,ing or
manning soldiers. The remainder were con-
acknowledgements are still being sent 10
Cuba
AUsTRIA.-There have been difficulties be-
tween Austria and France on the reforms on the
hended
RUssIA.-The Gar arrived at Warsaw on the
9Th.
The Persians had evacuated Herat.
The total strength of the British army en- route
for India is - 900. 1t is reported that England
is about opening recruiting offices in several of
the German municipalities.
MARKETS
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 2-Cotton-Sales of the
week s. 900 bales, Including IS 900 bales to specu-
lators and 1000 bales for exporters. American
cotton has advanced y others 4ax, the market
closing buoyant Orleans fair "; Tniddling 90:
Mobile fair ~; middling 1-6d; Uplands fair
9si middling 3. Stock of cotton in port BOG 900
bales, including % 900 bales of American cotton
Manchester advices are favorable, and all quail
ties have slightly advanced.
Breadstulfs market is steady Richard
son, Spence d Co. quote:-Flour is firm West
ern Canal 30a3ls; southern 3la32s; Ohio 32a33s
I'd Wheat Is steady Corn is quiet. Mixed and
yellow 3Ss; white 42ai3s
Provisions are quiet. Beef Is firm. Pork is
dull. Bacon is firm. Holders demand an adj
vance: Lard generally closed buoyant All
qualities have slightly advanced. Sales at 7Usa
13s.
Produce The Brokers' circular quotes-Tur-
pentine Spirits steady at 37s. Rosin Is steady at
Is Cd for common fine LIS 9dalSs Sugar is quiet
at Cd decline. Coffee is steady. Rice closed
buoyant.
London Markets.-Barings' Circular quotes the
money market as active, and rates are generally
unchanged. Bullion in the Bank of Eng land had
decreased f9 900.
Breading are buoyant. Wheat is firm at 3da5d
advance.
Sugar Is dull at lis Cd
The LGteH-SdtRrddy A ftern0ON -Breadstutfs
are quiet and prices steady. Provisions are steady
Cotton closes with an advancing tendency, and
Is buoyant. Sales to-day estimated at 10 900 bales
London, nOOH.-Consols for money 80 a9OS
and for account COY a9O4.
Satterswaite's Circular says the panic in the
New York money market has caused much anx-
ety and the severe fall in securities had brough t
forward many buyers.