The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-01


the government.
In the House Of Commons. Mr. b. Cochrane
gave notice that on the I'D he Would call for
the correspondence with the British Ministers
at Paris aud Turin regarding the armistice.
aud Mr.. Horsman gave notice Of a resolution
that the works necessary for the country's de-
fence should be provided for otherwise than by
the annual vote of Parliament
An important dispatch from Lord John
Russell 10 the British Minister at Berlin. dated
the.2d of june strongly urging the Importance
Of neutrality on the part OF Russia in the then
existing war, mad found lis way into print. at
tracing considerable attention i'm and ont of
print.
Lord Cowley and Mr.. Disraeli had been en-
teriained at a grand banquet by the conserya-
i've party, at the Merchant Tailors' Hall, Lon
don. In recognition OF their political services
Many other members OF The late admins 5 ira
tioa We're present.
The weather in England continued exces-
siyely hot, and the harvest in some places had
commenced at much earlier period than
usual
PRUSSIA
The following order of the day to the army
had been published:
Al the moment when the war broke out be-
tween two neighboring great Powers. had or
dered the army 10 be placed in readiness for
war, in order TO maintain that position which
teiongs 10 Prussia. The danger which threat
ened us then is over. While YOU We're still
| marching t9 occupy the positions had order
ed for you, the beligerent Powers concluded
peace. Ionr advance had shown our firm res
olution to maintain our frontiers and those of
Germany invioiate. Whatever might be the
desinies OF war, you have shown the readi-
ness had expected from you, and have main
tanned in general a dignity worthy of Prussia.
You have made many personal sacrifices and
l express to you my full satisfaction.
THE PRINCE REGENT of Prussia.
The Prussian Gazette says: General Field
Marshal Wrangel has been relieved from the
command in -chief of the army which was to
IN q N fraf tod flsp
The Prussian Gazette publishes a leading ar
ticie in defence OF the attitude taken by Pms
sa during the last few months and cndeayors
To prove that its policy has prevented a uni
yersal war. The article lays the chief stress
on the fact that real and su bs tantial basis for
Joining i'll war was wanting. The article goes
on thus Prussia can draw her sword for Ger
man and Prusslan interests, but not for main
tanning or re-establishing OF 4 state of affairs
in Italy, which Austria herself has recognized
as not maintalnable, nor for sustaining isola-
ted articles of the treaties of 1915.
The proposals for mediation made by PrlIs-
sia, were far more favorable than the prelim-
inaries Of peace which have now been agreed
upon.
The Roycl Bank of Berlin had lowered its
rates of discount for bills, from five to four
per cent, and the Bank of Lombardy from six
to five per cent.
PORTUGAL.
The Queen Of Portugal died on the 10th of
July, from severe attack of sore throat. 1t
will be remeIn bered that she was married only
q few months since.
COMMERCIAL.
LOSnOS MONEY MARKET.-ConSolS were lever,
being quoted at 95}a e95'4 Tor both money and ac
count The money market was without material
The London Daily News city article. dated eve
nins of the 18th. says Mr. Gladstone 5 budget COM
mcnds itself to fayorng its simplicity: and al
though 1t involves the necessity Of sacrhres, has
been well received IN the city. The advance in
res% peT cent The annoanee oan adtiona oan
for Italy, together with the agitation IN Italy, and
doubts rs to the mode in which Napoleon $ incom-
prehenslbie programme IS to work out check the
tendency to improvement. The demand for money
in the commercial channels continues brisk. and
the transactions which take place below the bank
minimum of an exceptional character, except
as regards, tea. the holders of which ask higher
prices. The produce market to-day was spiritless.
notwI Ithstanding Mir. Gladstone's abstentIon from
teuching the duties.
The London Times city article says the general
feeling resarding the budget cannot he said to be
completely satisfactory 1t Is srettcd that there
was not even an ausion to such points Us the ex-
the equaii zaton OF the sugar duty, &c. The neces
sty that the income tax should he levied IN single
The steamer MoIadore. from the West Indies,
brings Ell 0OG in gold.
AMERICAN SECURlrtEs.-American Securities
were generally without chanse IN price and de-
mand.
cotton market the sales of the three days, including
the 18th INST, II 900 bales. of which 900 We're
qualities had DECLINED slightly. say one eighth tn
one-qaarter Of 4 penny per pound; and the market
leans middlin2 at 8 l6d. and uplands mdd!in,; at
63sd. AID. Holders offered their stocks freely. but
showed no disposition 10 press sales.
LIvERpooI. BR EADsTUFFs MARKEr.-The mar
ket very dull. The harvest prospects were
favorable. Messrs. Richardson, Spence & Co
quote -four very au and French offered ut q fur
ther reduction; American los al2s Cd, Wheat
quiet but firm; Western red IL. sd. 39s do. white
!s. 9s. Cd. Corn Gull, and European slightly low
er, owing to heavy arrivals. American was quoted
as follows: mixed and yellow IS. lod. a6s 3D.; white
rs. "a is. I'd.
LivERpooL Provision MAnkET.-The Liverpool
provision market was dull and prices had dectin-
| ing tendency. Beef heavy and nominal. Pork
heavy. with little inquiry, and prices weak. Bacon
! heavy auction sales withdrawn. Lard STEADY,
with rather more demand at Sis. j6s. TalloW nom
| inal.
| LivERPooI.- PRODUCE MARKET.-Rosn dull nj
3s Sd a IS. Sd. for common Sugar steady Coffee
| quiet. Rice dull. Ashes-Pots quiet at 27s. 9s
pearls quiet. Spirits urpentine dull at 35s 3D. a s5s
6d. Another dispatch reports sugar dull Coffee
dull. Pearl ashes steady at Dos I'd 30s. Spirits
turpentine dul at 35s. a36s. Baltimore bark IS
The --latest Markets.
LIVERPOOL, July ~, 1259.-The sales of cotton
to day were 5000 bales, including $50 on Specuia
ton and for expert. The market closed dull.
Breadstuiis are very dull and sales trifng.
Provisions are dull.
Produce unchanged.