Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-03-01
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HALIFAX, Feb. 2+-Thc steamer Canada ar
rived here this evening from Liverpool, with
dates to the 18th instant.
The steamer City of Washington arrived out
on the 18th.
The aspect Of atfiirs on the continen: was
unchanged. but pacific rumors had predcmina-
ted. The latest adviccS, however, were more
warlike. Notwithstanding the peaceful senti-
ments uttered by the Emperor and Count Mo-
rev, warlikc preparations continued TO pro-
gress on a large scale.
The Paris Bourse had fuctuated, closing
heavy at GS for 8 per cents.
The proceedings in the British Parliament
have been uninteresting.
The London stock exchange has shown but
slight fluctuations, but closed fiat.
The Sandman Chamber OF Deputies had
voted a new loan Of 50, 900, 900 francs. 1t was
explained that the loan was designed for the
defence Of the country against the threatening
attitude of Austria.
Military movements continued in Austria.
The Calcutta mail Of Jan. nth. with Hong
Kong dates of Dec. so. had been received, but
embraced no news Of Importance.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. l2.-Cotton.-Sales Of the
week c 1000 bales, including $500 bales taken
on speculation, and $500 bales for export. Ali
qualities slightly advanced, owing to the inn
provement in political affairs and the favorable
adyices from India and China. Prices have
advanced market closing active. Sales Of
Friday estimated at 10000 bales, including
1000 bales for speculation and export Mar
ket firm. Fair Orleans Z T-l6, niddling
c 1916; fair Mobiles Z SIG. middling 5 1916;
fair uplands 6 1916, middling Sc. Stock in
port 397, 500 bales, including 33j, 900 bales of
American cotton. Some circulars quote prices
1.l6a3-l6d. higher.
The adviccs from Manchester are favorable,
TIE market generally closing with an advancing
tendency. There is an active demand Tor India
goods.
Breadstuffs. Flour closed very dull and quo.
tations are nominal-choice brands are scarce
at l0al2s. per Genital. Wheat very dull, and
prices easier, but quotations unchangcd-rcd
Western IS. Cd. a9s. 3D.; white do. S.. 7d.al0s.;
Southern los. al0s. Cd per GENITAL. Corn is quiet
mixed and yellow SIS l0d a6, ID. white Is.
ais. I'D. per GENITAL.
HAvGE Neutrality-suspicious. tres or.
dinairc 99fr.. market closing firm. Sales Of the
week 5000 bales. Breadstufs have a declin-
ing tendency. Provisions firm.
LONDON MONEY MAREEr.--Bullion in the
Bank Of England has decreased el67, 900 stcrl-
ing. The money market il generally UT
changed
THE LATEST.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. l2.-Sales to-day Of II, 900
bales Cotton. including 1000 bales for export.
New Orleans middling I'd.
LONDON, Feb. l2.-Consols 95s, closing de-
pressed at e5i.
Important spsseh Of the French Emperor 70 the
Legislature.
The session of the French Legislature was
opened on the nth instant, with an important
speech from the Emperor. The Emperor, re-
ferring to the existing agitation, stated that it
was excited without any apparent and immi.
ncnt danger, and after expressing regret at the
disauietude, and pointing to his peaceful policy
as q proof of his moderation, he proceeded to
speak as follows:
To-day it Is my duty to explain again (what
you appear 10 have forgotten) what have ever
been my feelings-to re-assure Europe, to re-
store France to her true rank among nations,
to CEMENT closely our alliance with England,
and to regulate with the Continental Powers
tho extent Of our relations according to and in
conformity with our views; and the relations
towards France was in that spirit that, on the
eve OF my third election, | made at Bordeaux
the declaration, The Empire is Peace anxious
to prove by that expression, that although the
heir of Napoleon First had assembled the throne,
he would inauguratc a system which could
only be disturbed for the purpose Of defending
great national interests.
with respect to the alliance with England,
have used all my perseverance to consolidate
it, and have found a happy reciprocatioa Of
sentiment on the part Of the Queen, and Of
statesmen of every shade Of opinion Also. to
attain that end, so valuable to the peace Of the
world, have | thrown aside all opportunities Of
r~eviving an irritating remembrance Of the past
the calumnious attacks. dictated bv preJu-
dice and even by national antipathies OF my
own country. This alliance has borne its fruits.
Not only have we acquired together n lasting
glory in the East, bat at the extremity of the
world VIC have just opened an immense empire
to the progress OF civilization and the Chris.
tian religion
He says, 'thc relations with Russia have as
sumed the rankest cordiality. The relations
with Prussia have never ceased to be animated
with mutual good will. The Cabinets Of Vienna
and FRANCE, on the contrary-I speak it with
regret-have disagreed upon important ques-
tions, and it required the most conciliutory spi.
rt to succeed in arranging them. For instance.
the reconstruction Of the principalities was not
completed without many difficulties. Were |
asked what interest has France in those distant
countries, l should reply that tho interest of
France was everywhere where there is just
cause, and where civilization ought to be made
to prevail. In this state Of things it is nothing
extraordinary that France should draw closer
to Piedmont, which has proved herself so devo.
ted during war, and so faithful to our policy
during peace.
The marriage Of my w ll-bcloved cousin
had M hidden meaning but waS tho natural
consequence of the community Of interests of
two countries, and the friendships of their sove-
reigns.
"For som time the state of Italy and her
abnormal position, where order cannot be OBJ
tanned except by foreign troops, gives just cause
for anxiety to diplomacy. This. however. is
not . sufficient motive to give rise to the belief
in war. Some may invoke it with all their