The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-05-20

BY the arrival Of the steamer Vanderbilt
at New York, on the 10th, we learn that
breadstuffs in London had advanced. and
American -four was reported as scarce.
In the House Of Commons, Gen. Reed
stated, in reply TO question, that the whole
cost OF the Indian war would be betrayed by
the East India Company.
The clause Of the Budget imposing penny
duty on checks, was adopted without dis
cussion.
The excise duty bill had passed second
reading.
Business in England was generally stag
nant.
France is TO send private commissioner
TO China.
The elections in Paris resulted in the
choice Of two government candidates and
one opposition, the latter being Jules FARE.
There is an immense increase in the
French navy budget for 1859
Paris papers deny that there is any in
crease in the French armament.
The iron masters Of France have petition
ed government for increased duty on foreign
iron.
The trade Of Paris had been seriously
checked by the violent comments Of Pari-
sian journals on the acquittal Of Bernard,
but at last adylces it was recovering.
Count Esterharzy, the Austrian Ambas
sadOr 10 ST. Petersburg, has retired from
that post.
Austria and Prussia have come 10 an
amicable arrangement as to their policy in
the Hosten affair.
The Sandman Chambers have adopted
the principle Of the conspiracy bill 10y
large majority.
There is another dispute between England
and Persia, the latter country having taken
possession of territory in Atghanistan, and
detained great number Of Afghans.
NEW YoRK, April L.
The royal mail steamship Persia. from
Liverpool on the morning OF the lst., arrived
this morning
The screw steamer Glasgow from New
York, arrived at Glasgow on the 2Stb.
GREAT BRITAIY.--On the Doth, in the
House of Lords, the Earl Of AlbermarIe pre-
sentcd numcrously signed petition in favor
of restriction of the King OF Dude, and gave
notice of II resolution pledging the House to
abandon the annexation policy.
A debate took place upon the Cagliary
affair, in which Lord Malmsbury said that
the Government had no intention to aban-
don Sardinia, but he had advised her in case
Of the demand Of Naples, to leave the mat
ter to the mediation of some friendly power.
Lord Derby added that the French Coy
eminent concyrred in the recommendation.
Lord Derbys remarks at a meeting OF bis
followers, "ade the inference that he would
not resign in case of the defeat Of the pend
ing Indian resolution.
The experiment with the new paying out
machinery for the Atlantic cable, demonstrate
ed its perfect success on the Both. The Aga
memnon had 1850 and the Niagara 800
miles on board The Directors had decided
to order 100 miles more cable. so that there
will be on each ship surplus OF over 500
miles.
A meeting has been held at the foreign
Office, to examine a proposal made in behalf
Of Prof Morse, for remuneration for the use
made Of his telegraph system used in Eu'
rope
On the LIST OF April 10000 rebels tried
to raise the siege, but were defeated. with
the slaughter OF 800 men. On the second
the town Notifications were captured. On
The 9Th, the garrison escaped in the night,
were pursued, and 1900 cut up: 8 British
officers were killed
Another account says that on the 4th Of
April, after severe struggle, in which the
British loss was heavy, the town was
stormed and taken.
CHiNA.--Mr Reid, the American Minis
ter was at Manila.
The new ViceNy Of Canton is believed to
be friendly TO British intercourse.
Lore Elgin was taking instant steps TO
put an end TO the Cooie traffic.