The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-06-11

Parliament reassembled on tho 2Sth fa
The photographic feet expected TO sail on the
perimental trip the day the Asia left
Lord John Russell had made speech In which he
condemned brilliant speech Disaei had made to his
constituents during the recess in which he cast inn
putaton the late and said the country
within few hours Of when the present ministry
took Office.
Disraeli defended his position with ability
The government stated 1t proposed to build pier
at Holyhead for the convenience of landing mails and
passengers from TRANSATLANTIC steamers
is stated that the conferences between the House OF
Lords and the House of Commons the right of Jews
to hold seats in Parliament has ended in the former
agreeing to the principle The result will be that Rohs
child will take his seat in the House of Commons.
The Paris conference had held second meeting when
resolution adopted declaring that the object of the
conference was to settle the question of the prncipa
ties
Rumors were circulating of an intended
by French war steamer against Mexico.
The Duke ID Alameda was spoken of a. likely to sue
coed General Concha In the governorshp of Cuba.
TURKEY. &
The Moltenegrn boundary question was to be settled
by special commission at Constantnople
The Turks were landing large forces at Ragusa,
ti INDIA. rir
The London Times correspondent writes despondingly
Of the Indian prospects The revolt has deeper roots
than was imagined.
The dates from Hong Kong are to April Is. AdvIces
say that Diplomatic relations have taken an
turn It understood that the replies received by the
foreign ambassadors to the communication sent to the
Emperor proposes to discuss the questions at Canton
This was not accedod TO- however, and the Plsnipoen
tiaes including tho American minister had decided to
proceed ut TO Feastem All quiet at Canton.
Newspaper accounts report that Lord Elgin had de-
carod himself ready to employ force to proceed to Pekn
% AARKm.
LrvnnpooI, May 20 Cotton sales of the week 50
600 bales All qualities have declined on the week
The market closed quctsales to speculatos 1000 bales
and for export 600 bales lower qualities have declined
most stock In port $4,000 bales Including 535
bales American ~ $500
Co quote Flour is dull, at decline of 3D., and
nearly unsaable western canal, 20s. Is. 2ls Cd.
southern, 20s. 2ls. Cd. Ohio, 22s a 24s Wheat is
steady-red, Sc. lod. 6s Cd. white, 70. Is Sd.
Corn is quetyellow 3is I'd 34s. 3d. white 34s. Id.
a 34s. I'd ffs
Provisions The market is dull Beef is heavy. and
holders pressing on the market Pork is firm. Ba-
con is quiet but firm Lard is dull at slight decline
Mosrr nARxn--The money market Is generally un-
changed. Consols oft .s...s.. ~. -,
Bullion in the Bank Of England has increased 900
LONDON MARKm---BreadstuAs were dull, but steady
Sugar dull ut decline of Cd. Rice heavy Spirits
pentine firm and slightly higher being heldat 46s ass
Illinois Administration state Convention
SrRIxGrinD, I'LL y June 9--The State convention of
the administration democracy assembled here to-day
Two hundred and sixty-three delcgates representing
forty eight counties in attendance John Dough
ery was nominated State treasurer and Governor Rev
nods superintendent Of pubic instruction Resolutions
adopted affirming adherence to the Cincinnati plat
form reaifrming the rvincips of nonntcrvention in
the Territories opposing the concentration Of power
the hands of the central government deprecatng slavery
agitation condemning Senator Douglas and character
zng his course in opposition TO the administration as
overweening concc denouncing the principles Of the
republican party tending 10 dissolution Of the Union
and dsnouncng the late ouagcs by the British cruisers
on American vessels in the Gulf Of Mexico and else
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