The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-02-14
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BY TELEGR RAPE
Three Days Later from EaropsAr Arrival Of the EaroPa.
HALIFAX, Feb. l.-The steamer Europa, from Liverpool
the 3st January arrived here this forenoon in place Of
the Niagara, bringing three days later European ntei
gence.
1t was reported that the Chinese had apoogEed TO the
Americans for the late ouAgs The other previous news
from China confirmed.
The submission Persia the demands of Great Britain
was not confirmed
Cotton-The Brokers Circular says that the market
opened firm and fell of at the elose but prices were not
quotaby changed sales for the week amounted to 200
bales which IL 900 taken speculation and 5000
for export Estimated sales Friday 1000 balez The
market closed quiet Stocks hand 2s5,soo bales; OF
which lsl 900 steady Quotations Cottonair Or
leans Sd middng do, lille; fair Upsnds, ~; mid
ding do, 71z.
Breadstufs were quiet and provisions were steady.
Bullion in the bank had decreased. Money was very
tight, with prospect Of speedy relief Consos for
money ss1s-
Flour was inactive. Wheat quiet and firm holders
offer freely but show disposition to press sales Corn
improved in demand and the market slightly dearer
Besf-old was very dull new wanted. Pork had inn
proved demand, but business unimportant Bacon-bus
ness light but prices firm.
Sugar was active advance Of 3d. Is. Carolina rice
slightly declined selling for Els. Cd. 2as. Cd
Manchester markets were quiet.
oney of doors and at the bank active at full
The demand the bank heavy and bullion
decreasing steadily
EsEcoNp pEsPATcHl
The Europa arrived early this morning.
despatch from ConstantinoPo on the 18th OF January
that the British had evacuated the Isle
OF Serpents.
With regard to the .Persian subnson Lord stratiord
de Redclie telegraphs that "Persia submits general
grounds and not because Of the capture Of Bushre"
IhAd he of
via Bombay. The British ships arrived off Bushire the
25h Of November, and, after correpnndenpe sent
ashore copy Of the declaration Of The next day Ode
eember ID they possession the Isle of Kanack unop-
posed On the sh the British troops landed Bushire
and the morning bgads advanced along the
towards the town. The ships, meanwhile Smelling the
fort the garrison of which dsodged eight hun
drsd of whom took up position to oppose the Bth
advance.
After some preliminary skirishing the british drove the
enemy back upon the fort from whence they attempted
escnpe but their retreat prevented by the British rifles
on eaward and the cavalry the andward ride The
enemy Persans but Arabs hey three chiefs
and large number OF men. The British loss thirty
Bushre then summoned surrender, but returned
refusal After bombardment OF four hours they yielded
The governor commander of the feet and officer report
ed be the Minister Of War; made prisoners Bushre
was then proclaimed British territory and free pert.
At the accounts the city quiet ugly rumors
ahoa of abominabe conduct the part Of the British
after the surrender.
The details of the from Chins confirm the teegraphic
report The factories by the Chinese the flames
bursting ont in all directions and all attempts
OF the and marines stop the fire were Ruthless
1t ragged all night and up the time that the left
DaDt Co.'s promises were the first 70 e. Taese fol-
lowed by tine whole of the Eaushang hong and the I'm
pera and indeed all the hongs ultimately destroy
ed The only houses left untouched when the steamer
left those Of the British consul, Augustine Heard
Jardne, Matheson Company, Surner 4 Company and
two in the new English hong Russell Company
- MI
the Swedish hong and Wetmore Company in tie IHperi
hong but il doubtful whether these would escape the
confagraon. The Agra, Oriental and Mercantile banks
fire, with hopes Of their being saved. Admiral
Seymour withdrew his into the garden the only refuge
left for foreignes. The admiras future steps
known there was but little doubt, however, that Canton
would be spared The discharge Of Shells rocket
and round shot had already commenced.
Later from Havana and Key West.
CHAnIEsror Feb. l3.The steamer Isabel with Havana
and West dates of the 10TH arrived here Among
her Maretzek and bis opera troupe The
British ship Crown had gone to pieces.
The Havana Is unimportant telegraph company
had been formed to lay cable to Key Wet
Advioes from Aspinwa TO the 9th received BY the
Granada The Carthagena Correspondence says that the
British viii carry into effect the blockade until after the
action Of Congress in regard to the matter.
The Empire City arrived on the sth.
Dr. Kane's health much improved.
Sugars were active MoIsspas dali with small receipts
Coffee quiet and prices well maintained Lumber
Il in demand. Freights active.
Emaaeipatsoa IN Ms.souri.-From Kan.as
ST. Lours, Feb 12The senate Tuesday passed. by
vote of Is resolution declaring that the emancipation
of the of the State only impractcabe
any movement towards it mpoltc, unwiss UNJUST
should be discountenanced by the people.
Yesterday the house passed the resolution by vote
Of Io7 to 3.
The Kansas correspondent Of the Democrat reports
contre at Tecumseh between Judge Elmer and the
respondent of the National Era named Kaga Both were
wounded, but not dangerously.
The Aobi1e Fire.
MoHnE Feb. l3.The loss by the late Ere here over
$500, 0o0 only one half Of which was insured
Saiiag IF the oahasc5a-
Yrw YoEK Feb. 14.The steamer Cshswba, for Havana
sailed to-day with $3.50, 900 in gold.
The BardoR Esvestsgatson.
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