Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-02-09
Dp telegraph.

New YORK, Feb. S.-The steamer Arabia
has arrived with Liverpool advices OF the
23d. Sales of Cotton for the week $1,000
bales; of which $1,000 went to spectators
and 900 to exporters-all qualities advanced
/; fair and middling qualities improved most.
Estimated sales on Friday, the day of sailing,
5000 bales; closed quiet; stock in port 30l, 900
bales, of which 100000 bales are American;
New Orleans tres ordtnaire at Havre 50; Man.
chester advices favorable; demand better;
holders demand an advance; Breadstuffs dull,
but little enquiry and prices weak; Provisions
firm; Consuls 954(995s for money. and $500
95k for account; Money market slightly easier;
Bank rates unchanged.
The English and French forces in China
took possession of the island opposite Canton
unopposed. The French Admiral proclaimed
the blockade of Canton river. If the capture
of Canton fails to bring the Chinese to terms,
they will march on Pekin. The contemplated
festivities of the marriage of the Princess
Royal to the Prince of Prussia, have COM
menced.
Calcutta dates are to December 24th and
Bombay to the 29th. Havelock 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 & Sons, and Clark, Plum
mer az Co. have failed.
one hundred persons were wounded, of which,
So are fatal.
The Spectator, "and Reven de Paris" has
been suppressed by the Government.
Spain has resolved TO join the expedition
against Cochin China.
Two hundred partizans of Mazzini landed
at Arconia and attempted to surprise the
Austrian garrison but were defeated.
The Bank of Belgium has reduced rates to
4 and Al per cent, and the Bank of Prussia
to five.
The Porte is concentrating more troops on
the Danube.
Elgin has sent his ultimatum to the Chinese
and gave ten days for consideration.
Napoleon opened the French Legislature in
a lengthy speech. He spoke of more repres-
sive measures.
Four Italians, chiefs in the attempt to as
sassinate Napoleon, will be tried in January.
Heavy failures have occurred at Marseilles,
including Duclos & Co., for 100000 pounds
sterling
Latest-.Satrday noon.-Cotton opens firm
and active-probable sales 10000 bales.
ST. LOUIS, Feb S.-The Westport cores
pendent of the Republican says that difficult
ties have again broken out at Fort Scott, Kan
sas, and requisition has been made on the
Governor for troops.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S-Gen. Calhoun is pre-
pairing a Kansas statement. He says, CONVEX
satiOnally that he voted to submit the entire
constitution to the people, and that correct re-
turns give the Free State men the Govern
ment.
A proposition will be made from the Lee
compton democrats in the Senate recognizing
the right of Kansas to alter the constitution
whenever it sees proper.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8.-HoUsE.- Mr.. Stephens
motion to refer the Kansas message to the
Committee on Territories was negatived by
lib against Ia Mr.. Harris motion to refer
to a special committee was carried by ia
against Ill.
SENATE.-Mr. Douglas made several ineffec-
tual attempts to call up the resolution asking
the President for the facts relative to the Lee
compton Constitution. Mr.. Allen presented
the Rhode Island instructions TO Congressman
to oppose the Lecompton Constitution.
Weather at clock, A. NJ Feb 8.-Cincin-
natl, clear mercury 20; Cleveland cloudy, mer-
ury %; Buffalo, Gear, mercury n; St Louis,
clear, wind southeast, mercury 81; Chicago,
cludy, mercury 20; BOOnville, rainy, mercury,
80; Louisville, clear, mercury 33; Vicksburg,
clear, wind southeast, mercury 80; Natchez.
clear, mercury Al; New Orleans, clear, mer-
curry 50.
WASHINGTON, Feb. S-SENATE.-The Presi-
ueilI ; message WAS ulSCuStu-
Mr. Seward reviewed ii generally,
Messrs. Fessenden and Davis charged each
other with disuniOnism,
Mr.. Wilson's proposition to send for persons
and papers and examine the facts in regard TO
the Lecompton Constitution was rejected, by
six majority,
The Kansas message was then referred to
the committee on Territories.
Mr. Douglas made an effort to take up the
affairs. Adjourned.
HoUsE-Mr. Hughes's resolution TO refer the
Kansas message to a select committee of thir-
teen. as amended by the adoption of Mr.. Har-
ris's substitute, was agreed TO by lis against
Ill.
Mr.. Keitt apologiZed for the rencontre on
Friday, taking the blame therefor to himself
Mr.. Grow responded pleasantly appologizing
for his part in the matter. Adjourned.
Gen1 Harvey and Captains Pleasanter and
Barrett have arrived.
CINCINNATI, Feb. S.-Provisions active;
Bulk Meat 54CG74 for shoulders and sides;
Bacon sides 81; Mess Pork Sl4(GSl4 %;
Lard g; Molasses rs; Sugar 5k(G64; Coffee
advanced i; Whisky l64; Hogs firm ST;
Flour quiet and unchanged.
New YORK, Feb S.-The steamer Atlantic
has been withdrawn. There will be no Col
lins steamer Saturday. Cotton advanced };
Upland Middling rs; Flour quiet; Wheat
firm; Corn 65G66, for White, $4,000 for
Yellow; Mess Pork SIS 90; Whisky 2lA;
Bacon s(GS5 for Hams, 6(G64 for Shoulders;
Linseod Oil 30; Tallow aud Rice firm; Sugar
and Coffee steady; Molasses 5000.