Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-05-30
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ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.

The steamship Arabia from Liver
pool at 2 Y. NJ, Saturday May 10th,
arrived ut 4:3O this evening.
The armada against Mexico had not
leyt Cadiz, but all the troops and gen
erals were on board wsiting orders.
Liverpool, May Is.
Flour, after an advance Of 6dals .
bbl., had receded and closed dull, a,
barely last weeks quotations. Indian
corn closed quiet and steady. Red
wheat IS 3da9s Sd for 20 pounds
white IS lOda9s Cd; western canal
flour nominally 29sa sos p Dbl ; Balti-
more 29s 6da3Os Cd extra Ohio 3la32
Mixed corn 34s6da35s yellow 35s Cd;
white SIS 6ds3Ss.
The weather had been cold and dry,
but thunder storm cd the J. th had
brought change for the better
Pork dull. Bacon had sold in mod.
crate quantities at little under last
weeks prices. Lard continued quiet,
at 65a66s.
In the House OF Commons Lord Pal
merston gave notice that he would bring
in bill to re- model parliamentary acts,
to omit the words con the true faith Of
a christian" and thereby admit Jews in
Parliament. Leave was given to bring
in the bill.
A san has been born to the Empress
Of Russia.
A Russian expedition is to b dispatc-
bed to China with special envoy.
ARRIVAL OF TIL LIMOS.
New York, May %.
Tho Illinois arrived at 4 O'Clock, brin.
ging 500 passengers and 81, 76O,0 900 in
speoie.
The Illinois left Aspinwall on the eve
ming Of the 10Th.
Gen. Henningsen and Col. Titus were
passengers.
Rivas was evacuated May 5sh, first by
Walker. be having sspitulated to the
Cos . Ricans.
The remnant OF his army was sent
down 10 tho steamer Panama.
The Costa Rlc.ns received the news I
Walkers surrender with great rejoicing.
Aiviecs were received at Panama from
Valparaiso. April 10th Callao 26th.
Gen Nivanseo with two steamers and 500
men attached Calao at midnight of the 10th
April break fight ensued resulting in
Nivanc.o's total defeat and a large portion
being taken prisoners
The custom house at Callao was closed
. and all business suspended.
The California news is unimportant
The Legislature adjourned on the 3oth
ult, having passed ESQ bills.
Mining news favorable The supply of
water is more abundant this spring than
usual.
Grain and fruits are suffering from
drought
Ragtown, in Caraon valley had been de
stroycd by fire.
The Indians in the Umpua country threa-
ten ho-tilties
Crops prospects bright.
Washington. May ~
An official letter frori Cape de Nerdes
says the crops, though not abundant, are
sufficient to keep people from actual want.
More than 10000 inhabitants in the Islands
and Archipelago have fallen victims to cho-
lera.
New Orleans, May 81.
The Empire City reached her wharf
at ! o'clock, Ten thousand people
were present. General Walker, ac-
companied by Col. Jacques, Mr.. Pit
cher and Mr.. Turner, agent ofthe as
sociated press, proceeded to st. Char
les Hotel.
Gen. Walker spoke to the people
expressing his thanks for the kind
reception, and recognizing in their
manner the American love for liberty
and assuring them that victory was
still sure.
The greatest excitement exists in
the city. The ST. Charles is besieged
by thousands. Walker spoke twice.
The reason he surrendered was be-
cause Capt. Davis signiged his inten
ton of seizing the schooner Grenada
which contained Gen Walkers reserve.
Walker was Kept prisoner by the
{. S. Commodore at Par ama, notwith'
standing the terms of capitulation,
which allowed himself and his officers
to retain their liberty and side arms.
The papers discredit tie report OF
Crabbe's defeat and execution.
Louisville, May %.
The American Convention at La
grange has nominated Humphrey Mar
shall for re election to Congress.
Two of the rioters indicted by the
Grand Jury have been arrested and
committed to jail.
Nashville, May %.
The Nashville Iron Company's
works burned last. Loss 100000.
Partly insured; 100 men were thrown
out OF employment.
Newark, n J.. May IS.
A destructive fire occurred in this city
this morning about o'clock. in one OF the
large four story factories Of the Newark In
diarubber Company. used for heating or vul-
canizing the Sshoes 1t originated from the
heater, and totally destroyed the building,
with large stock The loss is about 5 s.,
900, partially insured
Jacob Allen, foreman Of a- inc Co. No. 4
and Of the firm Of J. Il F. :. IL. fire engine
manufacturers. was instantly killed by fall
ing wall. John B. Thorn, fourth assistant
engineer, was seriously injured. His recov-
cry is doubtful