The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-28
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/ Nav Ypmx. tap. z7..-The steamship KanssrSc, ifom
| Liverpool on the 18TH has arrived at this port
The market Liverpool for the three days pre-
ccdng the steamer sailing showed sales OF IA 900 bales
including 100 speculation and i,ioo iof export
prices generally unchanged, the market closing
quiet but steady The Circular Of Richardson, spence
Co. of Liverpool reports middling qualities OF cotton
in some l-l6d lower. Manchester unfavorable,
there being little inquiry for manufactures.
The money market was slightly easier-consols 9is a
sil.
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Flour was duh at cd IL. decline western canal,
90 2as. Baltimore and Philadelphia, "a 24s Cd /;
Ohio 25s Wheat dull and I'd. 3D. decline red, 6s
Cd white Is. Sd Is Sd and S. for choice Corn dull
and generally unchanged mixed yellow, SIS cd a 5zs
Cd. old white Sis. a 3ss. new, Sos. Beef quiet.
Pork dull Bacon firm. Lard steady, and in rather
more demand Rosin dull-4s. Sugar firm. Coffee
steady Tea rice and spirits quiet the latter at SIS
The British ship sappho had captured SLAYER Of 900
tons the west coast of Africa The SLAYER ran ashore
prevent capture after throwing overheard 500 negroes
The escaped ashore in boats half Of the negroes
drowned -Four hundred more were found on board
the vessel which subsequently burned to the water
edge.
The launch Of the Leviahan daily progressing
and il anticipated would be completed in few more
days.
Sir Colin Campbell had evacuated Lucknow, but Gen
Ouram still remains at Aumbah with strong division
Gen. Wyndham after defeating the Gwalior contingent
taken by surprise and his camp destroyed before
stated The Gwaor mutinees subsequently beaten
by Sir Colin Campbell and again by General Grant, with
the loss all their guns stores, &C. The Dude nsur
gents were pushing southwark All was quiet IN the
Punjaub
The English fleet had gone up Canton river to attack
the city, which reported to be mined. Lord Elgn
had gone to Macao. The tea trade at Shanghai
quiet at the last advices.
The news from France is unmporant.
A despatch from Madrid says the Spanish Cortes had
and that all in
lite terms, to the Anglo French mediation in the Next
quarrel
Ali Pacha succeeds Rcdschd Pacha Grand vser. 1t
reported that the Russians have ceased to interfere
with the navigation of the Circassian coast.
Later from California.
NEw YORK, Jan. 2T.--The steamship Moses Tay-
or has arrived off Sandy Hook with dates to the 5th
instant, and 81, SOC, 600 specie from California This
connected with the John L. Stephens the Pa
cic side The Fulton left Aspinwa the 18th for San
Juan to convey there Gen. Lamar. The Moses Taylor
passed the Spanish feet off Havana.
The session Of the California legislature commenced
the 4th The governor would probably recommend tax
alton of the mining claims, and the question may
a serious quarrel in the democratic party.
The greater part Of the town of Downievile de-
stroyed by fire. Loss $500, 900.
An anti Mormon meeting at Los Angeles had memo
rallied Gen Clark for 500 soldiers for protection.
Later from Kansas
ST. LOUIS JAN 27.-The Democrat of this city has adj
vices that people of Kansas have decided not
morialize Congress for enabling act but to pass
for themselves and frame constitution like Topeka, and
submit it for acceptance rejection to the people Mr.
Carkson passed through Boonville yesterday with the
constitution and official returns
Gen. Walker. OWES
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 27The grand jury has refused to
find bill against Gen Walker.
Nsc Cbp1i Of Canada.
TORONTO, &C. W. JAN 27.-The imperial government
has fixed Ottawa City, lately called Byown, the
permanent seat of Canadian government.
Virginia Washington Sdt,N-
RlcnMosD Jan. 27.--The statue of Washington was
unveiled to-day and visited by thousands of ladies
and gentlemen
MARKETS..
New York Jan. 27.--Cotton heavy-salcs 900 bales;
quotations barely maintained uplan quoted 10 cents
Flour heavy, but holders firm State, 81 % 81 so ;
Ohio, "a So So; southern, 81 so a 81 IS. Wheat
changed Corn dearer-sales Is 900 bushels white, 6S