The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-03-02

ing the old ones to healthy maturity. The crop
had already commenced in several places, but had
not vet become general. The Weld had been pretty
tair-the sugar made of good quality. Nearly sev-
enty hogsheads had been shipped Favorable an
deipations were entertained respecting the Ameri-
can markets, on account Of the sugar market falling
snort OF 100000 hhds with prOpOrtionate diminu.
uon IN the quantity OF mOlasses which it is expect
ed will occasion a demand for supply from that
colony.
The public health continued good.
MEXICO.
Advlces from Guaymas to the Doth ult., inform
us teaV Sonora is harrassed with civil war; which
threatens great disaster to the people of the State
some friends of Gandara have managed to col
lect large force of Saqai, Pimo, and Opata In
dams, and have commenced war against the author
tiles OF the State. They make the war support it
sell, and pillage the peaceful inhabitants. On the
iotn december, party of the rebels, numbering
LOO, defeated 800 government troops in battle,
and Immediately made an attack on Guaymas-
There were only $50 efficient soldiers in the town,
put they fought brayely, and after two days fight
ing, the assailants were repulsed
On the approach of the rebels, the women and
chlidren, ana many OF the private citizens of Quay
mas, to the number of more than l 900 in ALL went
OF to he islands in the bay and remained there
until the fighting was over
The rebels, when defeated in their attempt on
Guaymas, at once started in the direction of Her
mosllo and it was supposed they would attack that
place.
Gov Pesqueira is in the interior raising men and
money ior the war, and he is very popular, it is
probable that he will soon be strong enough TO
drive his enemies from the field
1t Is feared that the Indians will attack Captain
Stones surveying party.
BOLIVIA.
Since the accession of DIR. Linares to the Presi.
dency things have gone on smoothly Reports that
Belzu was on his return from Europe to initiate a
revolution has prevented Linares from reducing the
army as he intended, 1t is said the Government
will no longer mOnOpoze the business in Cascaria
The harvest is favorable. Alpaca wool has serious
monetary affairs in Europe, but it is hoped it will
rise again soon. Linares has formed liberal and
progressive Cabinet.
The Valparaiso lIercsyio of latest date contained
the following summary:
Our situation in politics is as yet underlined Gov
ernmeht aud opposing parties prepare to dispute the
victory IN the approaching elections for members OF
Congress, Senators and municipal bodies, which
takes place IN March next; but the preparations
made calmly, might say in silence, although this
must not be taken as a sign that no agitation will
occur at that moment On the contrary, it being
evident that the Government officers actively
engaged IN striving to influence the result of the
elections, the two opposing parties. conservatives
and liberals, have decided Jointly to face the minis
teral influences and the field will no doubt be warm
ly disputed, although danger is to be feared il
Government limits its efforts to legal grounds as is
almost unanimously demanded BY the nation
During this fortnight the following ministers have
been appointed, and have taken the customary
oath: Don Senior Rafael Sotomayor, Justice and Pub
lie Instruction, and Don Matias Ovalle Finance the
Cabinet being, therefore, refrigerated Cp to this
moment we have not to notice any act which char
acterizes the political programme agreed upon by
government and its counselors.
Our monetary situation has not improved sensi-
bly,, although this market has been slightly eased
by the deposit of Sl50,000 placed by government in
the bank. Government has also restored to crcua-
ton in Santiago, the sum of about $3.50 600 partly
by payment OF interest and capital of the public
debt and partly by payment of interest and also re-
deemption of the bills of the Mortgage office. In
these moments of pressure this measure has contri-
buted to ease the market.
Fortunately, we may consider the produce of our
fields during the present season as secured. From
all quarters we receive news of the abundant crops
of wheat and barley, which promise rich harvest.
The untimelv rain which fell the 9th of Decem-
Der last, far from causing harm, az some persons
feared, seems to have been rather favorable than
otherwise and not single alarming sacrifice threa-
tens our hopes. 1t is to be expected that the none
tary crisis viii mostly disappear when our markets
begin to receive the abundant agricultural produce
promised from every part of the country. As we
have no great institutions of credit however nor
fictitious values in our currency, general bank
ruptcy uneasness is limited to the paravzation
of our commercial activity during more or less
time.
The merchant steamer Catapilco, was wrecked
Ou TIE oNu inst, OH lNe port Vi IlCnludngul, the
crew and passengers being happily saved.
The market of Valparaiso, as regards articles Of
importation, is well supplied. The sales have beer
small in articles of export the past fortnight anC
only account of the fall in prices in Europe anC
the United States, but also from the great scarct,
of money which prevails. Flour is held at Sc t,
$3.50 per quintal six months credit. The stock il
sufficient until the crop is milled. American
lumber is plenty and hard of sale. Bar Silver i
worth Sl0.3l per mare Copper has fallen 81 til,
past fortnight, so that sales effected at SIS
cash. Freights-Ores from Caldera to Swansea
e l5s.; to Liverpool, 81 los. to Hamburg, g. l5s
Freights to Atlantic States nominal.
American ship William and bark Ma2atlan, are
taking Goals from Coronel to San Francisco at IS
The American ship Harriet Erying, loading
copper at Copiapo for Baltimore, and the American
ships James Littlefeld and Independence were
loading for Boston, with "copper" on the 4th ultimo
Regular engagements for imports OF Barley anC
Potatoes have been made with san Francisco
houses
BUENOS AYRES.
We have news from Buenos Ayres to the 9th o
December
Governor Alcina had returned from the frontiers
leaving them in a state of defence 4 fresh inva
sion of the Indians on the North had been announced
and measures were taken to drive them back.
The remains of Gen. Lavelle were about to be
brought from foreign land, back to bis native soil
Buenos Ayres, and preparations were being made t.
! receive them with great pOmp.
! There was scarcity of provisions, but the APP
! preaching harvest promised TO be abundant.
The price Of hides had fallen in consequence of the
commercial crisis which has visited all the world.
In Brazil the pressure was already felt severely.
The most remarkable event in the Confederation
was the well founded rumor that the Republic would
| join Brazil in the war with Paraguay. Although
this has not been officially declared it has been pub
/ hshed by facts Paraguay has occupied certain
| points in the Brazilian Territory with force o
10000 men. 1t appears that the Confederation vii
furnish 5000 horses as its first contingent, i'll thu
approaching struggle.
The ostensible object is to exact the Performance
! OF the treaties with Paraguay but the result vii
be to drag that country from the isolation establish
ed and preserved there by the Jesuits, and bring i
! into contact with commerce and civilization. We
hope Brazil will this time adopt more liberal pol
icy than that which she pretends to support
ing the nav ration of the river Amazon. Bueno!
! Ayres has clared itself neutral in the conflict.
As to TIL rest, the Confederation continues il
| peace. On he LIST of February the Manua Bank
with a capital of SSOO.OOO, which in June would b.
increased to g, 100000, to be installed in Ra
! sanio
! The civil ar broke out in Montevideo; but i
was soon ov rcome. The Government party wa
enabled to IL Imph in the election by means of in
spring gen al terror; but the reactions have be
gun and will robably continue, as the political anC
economical 81 lation was much too stringent ORR
be's spirit still swaved the destiny of that country
so worthy of better fate.