The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-04-24

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HALIFAX, April 2S--The royal Iiail steamship Canada
with Liverpool dates the afternoon of the 10th inst
arrived here this forenoon The steamship North Amer
lea arrived out ON the 8th iustant.
The European aud China generally Of an unim
portant tenor
The Canada brought out $40, 900 sterling Ia specie
She passed tbs Arabia early the morning Of the ih
and ON the 18th the City OF Baltimore.
Bombay dates Of March 18th had been received ia Eng
land Lucknow nearly ia the entire possession of
the English. Gen. Oatram having turned the enemy's
works the Martniere st0rmed by Sir Edward
Lugard on tho 9TH and the 18th two regiments storm
cd the begunis palace The British loss was less than
100 killed and wounded and the enemy loss about 500
On the opposite side OF the river Gen Ouam cut 500
nncss aunong the buildings in advance OF the palace
wtl As occupied on the l4th Here the wires worked
Amk - to render much Of the despatch unintelli
isse.-a1hpl Twenty -four gums were taken General
0de ~pbssed tho bridge, and opened fire the fly
ings Asuy The cavalry and artillery still in pur
suit 81 de fugtves
Candsssble fear had been felt Calcutta of an out
break &lere, but 1t was believed without foundation
k 6 CHINA
The Chinese braves were assembling about Canton In
large numbers with expressed determination to
take the city The ship of Infiexibe with commits
soner Yeh on board, had reached Singapore
Dispatches said to have reached Paris asking rein
orcemens the Chinese show disposition for peace
sop Assni aud Others for the attempt to kill Louis Ma
poleon. a ~ g
Some English lbustes had established themselves
one of the Spice Islands fortified village, and levied
contributions the inhabitants. Subsequently they
abandoned their position tho approach of the Dutch
troops
LIvRRpooL, April Cotton fuctuated during the
week. The market opened at an advance Of ID. 49,
the lower qualities, and Id on fair and mddng quail
kvf., f1,y tlpf md
of Id Id the Africas report. Sales Of the week,
II 900 bales including 900 bales TO specuators and
8, 900 to spectators The market closed with the quo
tations being barely maintained M
LIVERPOOL, Saturday afternoon. Cotton closed dull
with estimated sales Of about 5000 bales Stock in port
432 0O0 including 32G, 900 bales Of American. Manches-
ter advices untavorabe Little inquiry for yarns
and prices weak
HAvRE Corros MARKET. Orleans tres ord lO2fr.
Breadstnffs. Flour closed quiet with partial de
cne--western canal 22s Ohio, % Eos. and 24s via
Orleans. Wheat closed firm red had slightly advanced
selling for 6s 6s Cd Corn closed duh at 33s. 33s. Cd
Groceries Sugars easier, but prices were gener
ally unchanged Rice heavy, with decline Of Cd
Produce. Rosin was firm at 4 a 4s I'd. Spirits tnr
pcntine dull at 42s Cd.
LONDON Money was abundant Bullion in the bank
had decreased 600 Consols closed Saturday at 963
a 96S
Burning or the steamers Ocean spray and
KeOkuk.-Eight or Ten Lives Lost
the steamer Ocean Spray totally destroyed by fire
about five miles above this city Eight or ton lives
supposed to be lost The burning boat foated against
the steamer Keokuk lying In Shore and she too
tirey destroyed The Ocean Spray valued at S35 900
and was insured for $25 900 In Pttsburg Offices The
Keokuk was valued at $35 900 and insured for SIS O0O
tits impossible to obtain full particulars to night
ST. LOUIS, April 23The steamer Ocean Spray has
been burned on the river Nine persons reported
missing, namely Thomas Trott, Of Arkansas Mr.. Hicks
of Illinois John b. Hitter, of st. Louis the engineer
chanbcrmaid and two ladies, whose residences were UNI
known also two children, The Ocean Spray and Han
nbal City racing at the time Of the accident The
fire caught from throwing turpcntine wood mmedi-
ately In front of the furnaces
Last night the steamer Star Of tho West caught fire
and was destroyed
From Mexico. ,eg
Nxw OaIxANs April 23.-A Mexican brig from Vera
Cruz brings papers from the city of Mexico of the 18th
instant. Juarez, with his ministry was at Colima
Parod at Lagos, whence he intends issuing mani
festo in reference to his course.
supposed Naval Engagement In the Gulf. AZ
WASHINGTON NJ c., April 22.-The Savannah News says
IN arrival that port reports On the night the 18th in
stan the eastern edge Of the Gulf Of Mexico, heard
and fired in rapid succession sixty Shots apparently
from 32pounders between two ships Some are OF the
opinon that 1t was the Spanish fleet exercising but the
News says It had likely been encounter with
SLAYER suspected hllibuser.
Railroad Damaged
MEMPHIS April 23.--The connexions between Charles
ton and Memphis roads are Interrupted from damage
caused by the heavy rains It will be ten days they
can be repaired 04
Anti-Slavery.
NEW YORK April 49, The anti-slavery resolutions of
the New York Methodist Conference have passed by 81
against 49, s. - sBs W g4a
Naval Intelligence.
NoRToLK, April 23.-The United States soop Of war
John Adams arrived at Hampton Roads last evening.
sentence of Murderers.
MONTREAL April 22.-Marie Ann Crispin and Jean
Baptiste Desorges last evening found guilty OF muir
der and this morning sentenced to be hung the
25th of June.
Large Burning Of Wood Land.
BosroN April 22-About 900 acres of wood land was
burned over in Plymouth, Kingston and Carver early
this week, involving loss of $25, 900.
Markets.
previous the advices received per Canada and nothing
has since been done Flour frm5 cents dearer State,
81 rs 81 27A Ohio, 81 so a 81 65. Wheat heavy
sales IA 900 bushels; southern red, 81 IL 81 20
white, 81 10 81 95 Corn dn-sales ~ 900 bushels
,vhitc, ~ rs cents. Beef buoyant $l3 $l4. Mess
pork rs cents dearer-$l8 rs $18 rs Lard buoyant-
III ia cents. Sugar firm Orleans a 81 cents
Muscoyado, 81 81 cents Coffee firm sales 900
bags 81 lit cents Rosn steady 81 So
Rice steady 81 A cents Frcights frmer M