The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-04-15
FIRES IN LONDON g. MANCHESTER.
CONSOLS 971s@97L.

city.
The Europa arrived out at Liverpool at s.45 on
the morning of the Goth ultimo.
The screw steamer New York arrived at Glasgow
on the 9th.
Two new screw steamers, to run in the line
between Hamburg and New York, had arrived
at the former port from Clyde. The service of this
line is to be fortnghtly one.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Parliament was not in session, having adjourned
for the Easter HOLIDAYS.
The Atlantic Telegraph Company had received
letter from the Admiralty announcing that the Age
memnon should be Immediately commissioned, and
also that two other vessels should be attached to the
Agememnon for the special service on which she is
to be employed.
The appeal of the owners of the American ship
Carlyle, against the verdict of the Court of Admi-
rally, for having caused the loss of the bark Gra
zia Dio, by Collision off Holyhead in July last
had been heard before the Judicial Committee
the Privy Council, and the finding of the lower
Court was reversed, Judgment being pronounced
in favor of the Carlyle.
fire had occurred in Gilbert street. London, en-
failing the loss of fifteen lives The parties were
asleep in the house at the time and their escape was
cut off by the rapid progress of the flames.
At the Liverpool police court, eighteen men of
color, comprising the of the ship Gertrude,
were brought up charged with mutinous conduct
during the voyage from New Orleans to Liverpool.
Eight of the men were sentenced to twelve months
imprisonment.
The cotton mill of Messrs. Lewis and Edward Will
failing loss of 100000, and throwing 500 hands
out of employment.
1t is stated that Count de Persigny, late ambassa
dor to England, is to become Minister of State and
head of the Cabinet household of the Emperor. NJ.
Fould is expected to take the department of the
Minister of Finance.
Pelssier was not expected to leave Paris for Lon
don until after Easter.
A meeting of several influential bankers, railway
directors and others had been held at the suggestion
of the Minister of Finance consider the best mode
of reviving public credit. Their recommendations
involved merely some changes in the conduct of the
Bourse.
1t was rumored that the Emperor would again
pay visit to Queen Victoria at Osborne this sum
mer.
The trade accounts received from the departments
still unfavorable, and the shipping interests
were suffering severely.
The weather continued most favorable for the
crops, and wheat has declining tendency.
The Nord says that military preparations
being urgently pressed in all the great ports of
France.
The Paris Bourse had exhibited much frmness
and the funds had reached the highest point at
tanned fer some time.
The story taken out by the America, that the
Spanish Government had presented project of law
aboshing slavery in all the Spanish territories, is
not confirmed, and is supposed to be unfounded. 1t
appeared as telegraphic dispatch in the Brussels
Nord.
SWITZERLAND.
The Government of Basle has refused to admit the
new consulate which the French Government de-
sires to establish there.
The Danish Ministry having made Cabinetques-
ton of the measure respecting the fortifcation of
Copenhagen, the Supreme Council had definitely ac-
cepted the project by 30 @ votes against Is.
The Bombay mails of the 9th of March had
arrived at Suez, whence the following was tele-
graphed:
The news from Lucknow is down to the 9th of
March.
On the first of March Sir Colin Campbell reach
ed Alumbagh and pushed ON a heavy force to
the Dilkoosha Gardens, within mile of Luck
now.
Sir James Outram was attacked at the Alumbagh
by large force of the enemy on the 2lst of Feb,
and again the 25th. On both OCCASIONS the rebels
were defeated with heavy slaughter and without
loss to the British.
On the 9th of March, Outram with 5000 men and
80 guns crossed the Goomtee and took up position
within range on the Eastern side of Lucknow. He
was Immediately attacked, but repulsed the enemy.
General Franks had joined the commander-in-chief
with column from Gorickpore 1000 strong
The army before Lucknow is stated to amount to
$4,000 men, with 1000 cavalry and 120 guns.
The general attack expected to be COM
menced about the 10th of March,
The columns of General Rose and Whtlock were
advancing on the Jhansi and Alahabad, so as to be
in position to intercept the insurgents in those di
rections.
Gen. Franks column had brilliant engagement
with large of rebels near Shandina, in which
$500 of the latter were killed or wounded, and all
their guns were taken.
Some disturbances are reported in the Southern
Mahratta country, in Sawunt Waree and Malabar.
The Punjaub was quiet
The Bombay markets were very actiye-imports
in great demand.
Money continued easy.
Further dispatches ria Malta bring the intel
ligence from Lucknow by telegraph down to the
sth of March.
The rebels had erected a strong line of defence
along the canal, which would require siege artille-
ry. They alarmed but likely to fight, although
one party was anxious to treat.
The report that the eX-King of Delhi had been
convicted and sentenced to transportation for life
was erroneous. His trial had not been completed.
The defeat of the rebels with heavy losses their
side is reported at varlSHf GHsSa SGints'
There is no later news from China but some fur
ther details.
The U. S. steam frigate Mississippi was at Shang-
hal on the 7th of February, and the Minnesota was
The OrerIand Friend Of China, of the 18th of
February, says:
The allied ambassadors proceed northward in
about three weeks from this date-tha is to say, it
is so reported. At present their Excellencies, in
Mr.. Reed, busy at Canton in settling the details
of a custom house establishment.
As measure in which the Americans can join us
without compromise of neutrality, it is more than
likely that inspectorship, similar to that obtain
ing at Shanghai will be the form adopted.
Martial law had been proclaimed at Canton. The
Hong Kong correspondent of the Times says that
good hopes entertained of speedy settlement
of affairs, papers having been found which indica.
ted that the emperor was by no means diverse to
amicable adjustment.
The special correspondent of the London Times,
writing from Canton on the 25th of February,
hat Mr. atcC.a,,n no1 bad AZ
Minnesota up the river as far as she could safely
go, had gone to Canton and visited Lord Elgin on
board the Furious. About the same time spe-
cial courier arrived from Count Patatin, and
great activity was observable in the Russian en-
bassy. He adds:
have great reason to believe that the overtures
made by Lord Elgin and Baron Gros were at once
| frankly and cordially accepted by the representa-
tives both of America and Russia, and that every
act of the belligerent allies is adopted and ap
| proved by the two hitherto neutral powers.
| believe it has been agreed between the four
powers that they shall proceed in the first instance
to Shanghai, and there if possible, make one gene
raj treaty. If the Court of Pekin should remain un
impressed by the union of the four first class Powers
of the world, reinforcements are coming out.
1t is, however, to be hoped that further act of
conquest will be required.
think it will be found that the four Powers, in
these communications, invite the Emperor to send
to Shanghai Minister of high rank properly ac-
credited, to treat for a treaty upon the basis
of free transit throughout China under proper pro
lection OF Chinese authority, permanent diplomatic
relations at Pekin, unrestricted commerce, and in
demnity for losses and expenses incurred
Mr.. Reed goes to Manila to pass the interval be-
| tween the present date and the time when he must
proceed to the rendezvous at Shanghai.
| AUSTRALIA
The Australian mail steamer arrived at Malta or
the 2sth March, with dates from Sydney to Februa