Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-07-06
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS. -
FROM THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Columbia.

NEw YORK. July 6.-The steamer Columbia,
temporarily OF the Collins line, arrived early this
.T nSoanlng with Liverpool date. Of the 2ith June
The news u generally Of but little interest The
arabia arrived at Liverpool on the 2Ist, and the
City OF Washington on the nd
Inc irigate Niagara arrived at Liverpool on
M 20 ana would commence shipping the At
The proceedings in Parliament were of but liz.
Tie Importance. resolution looking to pToour-
ing supply OF cotton from India had been intro
ductd into the House of Commons and was nm
der discussion when the mails closed
The French elections were progressing quietly
In Paris seven government members were elect
chauN and CayiCnac
A dispatch to the London Times, however,
throws doubt on the latter's return.
SECOND DISPATCH
IN the House Of Lords on Monday the Lord
Chancellor stated that the opinion Of the law OH
GERS oil the Crown had not yet been taken in refer
ence TO the legality Of the opium trade Of India
ana china. Lord Panmore i'm replying To The
question why the contract for the manufacture of
several guns of large calibre had been entrusted
TO Americans, stated that an American gentleman
named Easthaw, had introduced an improvement
into the manufacture Of heavy pieces Of ordnance
aud had taken out patent. The value Of the inn
Provemcnt had been inquired into by a selstt
committee at Woolwich, who had reported IA
vofably thereon and this report induced the gov
eminent to enter into a contract with Easthaw to
supply six guns Of large calibre. Also as the In
vention was protected by patent, the patentee had
a q.
In the House Of Commons the Jewish disabili-
lies ana oaths bill was amended as 20 prevent
Jews from holding any ONCE whatever belonging
10 courts or In any other manner 20
WELD influence in affairs of the Church.
In the same House, Mr.. Smith moved the fol-
lowing resolution:
= RssoIred, That in the opinion Of this House
IL Is expedient that Parliament shall direct Inn
mediate attention to the best mode Of removing
obstacles which impede the application OF Brit
lsh capital and skin 20 the improve ment OF the
Productive powers Of India -
lie followed up the resolution with q speech
Principally advocating the growth Of cotton in
India, stating that tire Candeish alone was capa-
Die OF growing more cotton than was now pro-
daced in the United States, and that there wa
plenty of English capital available to promote its
cultivation, If guaranty were given that proper
facilities would he afforded 10y Internal improve
ments and better government
Mr. Mangles opposed the motion unneces-
NdTy. He considered that India would supply all
the cotton wanted if those who needed cotton
would only help themselves.
Several other members spoke pro and CON
when the debate was adjourncd.
la France the election for the new Corps e.
lsIatln came OF on Sunday and Monday. The
splt IN the democratic opposition in Paris con-
tlnued until the ead. The general result would
not be ascetained for several days. but there was
but little doubt that the Government nj had swept
The provinces. The returns from Paris were con-
nictng. According to most accounts the Govern
ment lad elected seven and the opposition three
the latter being Carnat, Goudchaux aud Cavsy-
haC- n ulspdtCn 10 the LONDON Times, however,
says that Cavagnac did not receive an absolute
majority and that a new election woeld be or
dered. The total vote Of Paris was about lIaOOD
Tor the Government, and IS, 900 for the opposition
The question Of the oath Of fidelity TO the Empe-
TO: remained in suspense, but Il was considered
certain that Cavagnac and CaTnot would not re-
fuse TO take it, but would probably repeat the pro-
test they made In 1SJ2.
The grain crops of France Were in a magnin-
cent condition. Ii was believed that the grape
disease had in great measure disappeared, and
n large vintage was anticipated
SPAIN.-The Madrid journals of the 18th report
with the cry of 80 Long live Charles W." but no
details were given. Republican proclamations
had again been circulated in the capital, but they
had been productive Of but little effect,
More troops had been ordered 10 Havana
TeleSr2phic reports say that the Government
was apprehensve of popular connections at Bar
celona, and has consequently adopted military
precautions, which they anticipate will suppress
any outbreak.
The position of the Mexican question IS be
leved TO be no nearer satisfactory result thana
last accounts
The MARKETS -LIvERpooL. Cotton closed
Including $3.50 to spectators and exporters about
equally divided. Quotations were unchanged.
Manchester advices were favorable
Breadstufis closed dull. with a declining fen
dency. Flour was very dull and slow Of sale but
prices were not quotably changed Richardson,
spence d Co. qrote Western Canal at Dos eda32s
Philadelphia and Baltimore 3lases Cd Ohio 32s
odaS's Cd. w heat was dull and dropping red
-. aeks; white skalOs. Corn was dull and lower;
mixed 36a37hs Bigland Atharge quote mixed
corn Ks lower
Provisions were dull Beef closed quiet. Pork
duh, and bacon steady. Lard closed buoyant at
63aj;;S I'd
LoSDoY.-Baring's circular quotes coffee as
buoyant; sugar heavy, at 4 decline Of Is. Resin
Consols 93lsa93x for account.