The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1858-04-27
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New York Anril ln.

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New York, April 20.
The steamer Araeo from llarre and South
ampton D. m 7th inst, arrived here 1t OF
o'clock this morning. She brings l18 passel
, gers and 81, 400 in specie. News unimportan
D'lsraeli would bring in the budget on the 81
, inst.
ANXIETY had been felt for the safety Of III
Leyiathan in consequence Of the breaking OF ~
Of her Now mooring chains in asquall, bat for
tunately she was not in the least injured.
The American bark Pairia from HAvre 10
New York with 2l7 emigrants, had been lost o.
Chicester, Passengers and crew all saved.
| At the bank there was but few application
for money on the 9Th Outside there was Al
increased demand. Consols closed for none.
96Aa96f. for account 96a961.
! FRANcE.-The Emperor inaugurated the Bon
ievard Sebastcpol on Monday. He appeared OF
horseback in front Of his escort, and was loudl,
cheered. Everything passed off tranquility.
ITALY.-The trial at Lucca Of the Leghorr
insurgents resulted in the condemnation Of te
death and III to imprisonment. Five OF the lat
ter we're Sandman subjects.
The Independent Of Turin insists upon the
necessity Of Sardinia adopting such measures as
are necessary to maintain friendly relations with
/ France.
1 MONTENEGkO-TrinCe DaHiels lHtefuiCts uHuei
severe penalties the slightest hostility to the
Ottoman territory.
In the Liverpool market American cotton was
| I'd per pound higher. Sales Of days $4,000
bales, including 1900 Tor speculation and export.
Wheat was held for an advance Of ld2d for 10
pounds, and -four sd per Dbl, which checked
sales, and the market could only be called the
turn dearer. Indian corn easiei, 23sa23s6d for
all descriptions. There is nothing doing in the
open markets at London, and private contracts
! show inactivity and no change in rates.
London papers announce the failures of
Messrs. Maitland, Ewing & Co. in the China
trade, and lNewcomb, Noble Co. in the India
trade.
Liverpool, 6th.-Richardson, s & Co., say
| business in breadstnfs since Thursday has been
confined chiefly to some large sales Of French
-four reported at about 31sa36s6d for 230 lbs;
for choicei qualities any lots of good western
obtainable at 2la2ls6d per bbl. At to-days
market the attendance was small and business
dull, without change in prices. Beef in the re-
tail ranging at late rates. Pork slow Of sale,
7Os for prime. Bacon is still in very limited re-
quest, and meats quieter at retail sales at pre-
vious quotations. Lard is more inquired for.
and again Is dearer. Tallow, little doing, and
54s may be given as nominal quotations for
Butchers Association.
In London the market closes steady, 54s6da
59s9d on the spot; 53s9d from May to June.
The Hamburg steamer Saxonia, from Ham
burg via Southampton 9th, arrived at an early
hour this morning.
The piot-boat Jacob A. Westernell, in at
tempting to cross the S,xonlan's bow, ran foul
and sunk in few minutes The Pilot and
crew were saved with but one exception.
The Ssxonian spoke on the 18th instant, in
lat As l6 long Sc 30, the ship Empire State,
from New York to Liverpool.
The U. 5. surveying steamer C0rwiE, from
Florida Reef arrived to-day.
The annual election Of Sachems at Tammany
Hall, last night, resulted IN the choice of the
Wcstchester House or nti-W ood ticket by 106
majority in vote OF 37s.
The Aldermen last night concnrred in the
removal Of Mr.. Devlin, and confirmed Edward
Cooper as Street Commissioner After the ad-
iournment Mr.. Cooper was sworn in by the May
Or
Mayor Tieman has vetoed the ordinance pro-
hibitng the Harlem Il. r Co. running small
cars downtown.
The U. s. steamer Portland, which proceeded
from Key West to Tampico 10 days ago, was
under special orders to protect American pro-
perty in that quarter, in accordance with a re-
quest from the State to the Navy Department
based on the representation Of our Consul at
Tampico.
All the Midshipmen that passed examination
several days ago at Annapolis have been ordered
into active service.
Washington, April 20.
HousF.-Mr. Morrill,. Of Vt. spoke in favor
of his bill granting lands to the various States
for the establishment of colleges for the pro.
motion of agriculture and the mechanic arts.
Mr.. Burlington, OF Mass, offered resolution,
which was adopted, calling for copies of the
correspondence with Chill relative TO the de-
ten,ion at Lalcahuara, OF the American vessels
Good Return and Franklin, in the year 1892
The Senate Washington police bill was taken
up. The House rejected it by IL majority.
MIR. Dodds substitute agreed to in committee
yesterday, and proposing that the policemen be
appointed by or elected by hoard Of commits
sioners instead of giving the President power in
the premises
Bill was then tabled By vote of 10 against
79.
The military academy appropriation bill was
then taken up in committee Of the whole
Mr.. Shaw Of N. 9. replied to the anti-Lecomp
ton speech OF his colleague, Mr.. Glmer, who,
he said, was on It's conclusion congratulated by
Mr.. Giddipgs with both hands, as though he
was bestowng benediction.
Mr. Giddinss said that Mr.. Shaw was entirely
mistaken.
Mr. Shaw, saw the scene with my own eyes
Did not the gentleman approach my colleague?
Mr.. Giddings, empnaticall. did not.
Mr. Shaw. Fifteen or twenty others saw you
approach my colleague.
MIR. Gddings further replied, but his voice
was entirely drowned by cries Of order from the
Democratic side.
Mr.. kei.t protested against Mr.. Shaw, who
was on the floor being interrupted. This was
followe,. by cries OF order on Republican side
and laughter.
Mr.. Keitt said such black guardism was better
out Of than in the House.
Mr.. Shaw repeated that there was smile Of
complacency on Mr. Giddings face as he ap-
preached Mr. Gilmer on tha. occasion. When
he (Shaw) should bring upon him such congrat-
ulation he would exclaim, "what have done
that my enemies should praise me ?" [Cries Of
good.
Mr. Giddings said there was not a word Of
truth in Mr. Shaw's statement. Instead Of con-
graduating Mr. Glmer. be asked him why be
had used his name in connection with tEat Of
Mr. Buchanan, and told him he should hold him
responsible tor IT, laughter
Mr.. Campbell having been near Mr. Gilmer at
that time coroborated Mr. G.'s statement
Mr. Ciingman in justice to his colleague, Mr..
Shaw, who was absent, said he saw Black Re-
pnblicans congratulating Mr. Gllmcr, and Mr..
Giddings was in the crowd, near enough TO do
SO lie Gid not know whether Mr. Giddngs
grasped his hand, but remembered distinctly
hearing Mr. Houston say, kiss him. Giddings.
Fifty other gentlemen were witnesses OF the
scene.
The committee and the House adjourned.
SENArE.-Mr. Houston, OF Texas, spoke in ia.
| vor of our institnting protectorate over Mexi
| co. After pointing out the difference between
| the northern boundaries Of the States Of the
Union, he wen; on to define the plan and to
show the benefits that would accrue both to the
| Union and Mexico. The protcctoraie must be
self supporting,-th protected paying expen
ses, which they could do by assigning her reve
nue. for 10 years. Our Cult Squadron is sufii-
| cient to protect her commerce, and 80, ,oOt
troops, jadiciously posted, would preserve inter
nal order. Mr.. II. explained the circumstance
under which Mexico funded her debt OF fifty five
millions owing to British creditors, and said al
tnat Great Britain can reasonably expect in III,
event of a protectorate being established, Il
that we shall see that portion OF the cus,om
is set apart for the debt and the dividend faith
| fully appropriated for that purpose.