The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-01-19


Cotton advanced I'D. on lower qualities.
Sales of two days 10000 bales. The advices
| by the last steamer stiffened the markets
Money market unchanged. ConsOls firm;
941S.
The British feet has bombarded Canton
The cause of the bombardment was the seiz-
ure of British soldies, which took place under
Seymore on the Goth of October, mad lasted
two days.
1t is reported that the city walls were
preached and forts captured.
The Manchester Guardian says that the
conflict arose out Of the high-handed seizure
Of several men on board of an English vessel,
by the Chinese of an armed Junk, and the de-
capltatiOn of a portion Of them without vouch-
satng the slightest explanation, when deman
ded by the English Admiral. On the 18th of
October, fire opened on the city walls and
Governors palace. The city walls were
preached and stormed on the 18th Of DC ober.
The troops penetrated to the palace, but we G
withdrawn. In the evening attempts at ne
sotiations were continued, but were fruitless,
and on the 81 and 4th of November twenty
three war junks were tackled by Barra Conta
with six steam sloopsj and all destroyed.
Time was again offered the Chinese but no
signs given of subms sion.
| According to last accounts, the Bogue forts
had been captured.
The factories had almost been totally vaca-
ted by the foreign community, and property
to large amount had been destroyed by fire,
and commerce was at u stand still On account
OF the intelligence received at Bombay of the
Persian expedition.
A force of 5000 men were marching from
the Kohat frontiers towards Cudal
A severe confagration had taken place at
Rangoon and Kurrachee.
Bombay teas at London have advanced I'D.
Silk Cd.
Trade completely usettled Considerable
advance in teas in England in consequence Of
the bombardment. New Minister appointed
to Washington, name unknown.
The Swiss difficulty believed to be settled
by negotiations, In the mean time the peo-
pie of Switzerland are calmly preparing
any extremity that may occur.
CONGR sSIoNAL.
THIRTY-FoURTH C0NGREsS-sECOND SESSION.
WAsnINGToN, Jan. II.
Senate not in session to-day.
In the House bill was introduced grant
ing lands to New Mexico, Kansas and Mis-
souri, for railroad purposes.
On motion of Mr.. Greenwood, a resolution
was adopted calling on the President for
complete list of persons charged with the dis
bursement of public money, who have failed
for more than twelve months to settle their
accounts, and the reasons for such neglect.
CHICAGO, Jan. II.
Several Of the City Banks yesterday threw
out the notes of the following Banks: Pee-
pies Bank at Carrni; Nashville Bank; Prairie
State Bank; Bank at Washington; Stock
Security Bank, Danvile; all in Illinois The
latter partially secured by California Banks.
The others are owned by the Gramercy Bank
at Lafayette; and the total circulation $685.
600; securities 100000 consisting Of Mis-
souri,, Virginia, Louisiana, California and Ten
neSsee socks.
WAsHINGToN, Jan. II.
w. f. Morney has returned with pctit'el
numerously signed by citizens in Kansas
without regard to party, asking Congress
for a donation of land similar to those
granted to the Western States, for the estab-
lishment of Universities, and Summaries Of
learning in that Territory.
The President has approved the bill amend
ing the act for the promotion Of the efficiency
OF the Navy.
At the closing session Of the agricultural So
ciety yesterday, proposition yrs adopted
urging upon Congress the endowment of the
Industrial University in each State and terri
tory, of a grant Of land valued at not less
than S5O0OOO
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Corco-
ran, Curtis Colvert, French and Brown, was
appointed to further this object
The Presidents first public reception Of the
season, took place last evening. 1t was
largely and fashionably attended. Among
the most notabls guests was Gov Robinson
af Kansas.
PORTLAND, Me-, Jan. II.
Hamlin, has been elected Senator for the
long TERM and Amos Nourse for the short
term.
HALIFAX, Jan. II.
| No signs of the America.
PIrTsBUBG Jan. II.
River unchanged. Weather mild with APP
pearances of thaw. Snow to the depth of
2 or inches fell last night.
| CINCINNATI, Jan. II.
River unchanged. Weather cold and
cloudy.
Markets by Telegraph.
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