Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-02-09
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ARRIVAL OF TIE ARARIA-

ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
NEW YORK. Feb. s.-The steamer Arabia has
arrived with Liverpool adviees o. the 2Sd. Sales
Of cotton for the week g. 900 bales Of which Is 900
went TO spectators, and 1000 to exporters Ali
qualities advanced one fourth Fair and mddling
qualities improved most Estimated sales on Friday,
the day of sailing 5000 bales Closed quiet Stock
in port 800 900 bales Of which $500 bales are
American. New Orleans tres 0rdinairs at Hayre IS
Manchester advices favorable, demand better.
Holders demand an advance. Breaistuffs dull; but
little demand and prices weak. Provisions firm.
Consols 954a75 for money, and 95g Jj3 for account
Money market slightly easier. Bank rates IN
changed
The English and French forces in China took pos
session Of the island opposite Canton unopposed
The French admiral proclaimed the blockade Of
Canton river.
If the capture Of Canton fails to bring the Chi
nese to terms, they win march on Pekin-
The contemplated festivities of the marriage Of
the Princess Royal to the Prince of Prussia have
commenced.
Calcutta dates are to December "a, and Bombay
to the 29th.
HayelOck has been created Baronet, and the honor
will descend to his widow.
LONDON-Money on stocks plenty at p per cent
and on the best paper q
Charles Walton s Sons, and Clark, Plummer
Co. have failed.
At the late attempt to assassinnte Napoleon, one
hundred persons we're wounded, of which 20 are
fatal
The Spectator and the Reven de Paris, have
been suppressed by the Government.
Spain has resolved to join the expedition against
Cochin China.
Two hundred partizans Of Mazzini, landed at An
conia and attempted TO surprise the Austrian gar
risOn, but we're defeated.
The Bank Of Belgium has reduced rates to and
Al per cent, and the Bank Of Prussia TO i've.
Thu porfn IL concentrating troops the
Danube.
Elgin has sent his Bltimatum to the Chinese, and
gave ten days for consideration.
Napoleon opened the French Legislature in
lengthy speech He spoke Of more rePressive
measures.
-Four Italians chiefs in the attempt to assassnste
Napoleon, will be tried in January.
Heavy failures have occurred al Marseilles inclu-
ding Duolos Co., for 300, 900 pounds sterling.
LATEsT-Ssturday noon Cotton opens firm and
active; probable sales, 10000 bales
ST. LOUIS, Feb. The Westport correspondent
of the ST. Louis Republican, says that difficulties
have again broken out at Fort Scout, Kansas, and
requisiIion has been made on the Governor for
troops
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-General Calhoun is pre-
pairing a Kansas statement. He says conversation
ally that he voted to submit the entire constitution
to the people, and that correct returns give Free
State men the government
proposition will be made from the LecOmpton
Democrats in the Senate, recognizing the right OF
Kansas to alter the constitution wherever it sees
proper.
WASHINGTON, Jan. -HoUsE-Stevens' mo-
ton to refer the Kansas message 70 the Committee
on Territories was negatived by llS against ia.
Harris motion to refer to 8 special committee
carried by ia against Ill.
SENATE.-DOuglas made several Intellectual at
mn, he he
for the facts relative to the Leeompton constitution
Allen presented the Rhode Island instructions to
Congressman to oppose the LecOmptOn constitution.
Weather at O'clock, Feb. Sa
Cinoinnati-Clear, mercury -
Cleveland-Cloudy, mercury25.
Buffalo-Clear, wind west, mercury q.
st. Louis-Clear, wind southeast mercury 81.
ChieagO-Cloudy mercury %
Notwithstanding, mercury g.
Louisvile-Clear, mercury So
Vicksburg--Clear wind southeast, mercury SO.
Natchez-Clear, mercury AZ.
New Orleans-Clear, mercury So.
WASHINGTON, Feb S-sENATE.-The Presi-
dents message was discussed.
Seward reviewed it genaTally.
Fessender and Davis charged each other with dis
unionism.
Wilson's proposition to send for persons and pa
pers and re examine the facts in regard to the Le
compton constitution was rejected by six majority
The Kansas message then referred to the
Committee on Territories.
Douglas made an effort to take up the resolution
calling for information on Kansas affairs
Adjourned.
HoUsE-Hughes resolution to refer the Kansas
message to select committee Of thirteen, amend
ed by the adoption Of Harris substitute, was agreed
to by lis against Ill.
Keitt apologised for the rencOuntOr on Friday,
taking the blame therefor to himself
Grow responded pleasantly, aPOlogizing for his
part in the matter.
Adjourned.
Gen Harvey and Captains Pleasanter and Barrett
have arrived.
NEW YORK Jan. 9.-The steamer atlantic has
been withdrawn. There will be no Collins steamer
Saturday. Cotton advanced }; middling liz.
COunteTfeiteTs, Beware IA reward Is offered
for the detection Of any person COuntereng imitang
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