The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-17
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
ARRIVAL OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON.
Changes in the British Cabinet.

New York, March 16-The steamer City oil
Washington arrived here this morning from Liver
pool with dates to the End inst.
The steamer Asia arrived out on the 9th ult.
There less 'nfdence in the preservation of
peace than when the Arabia sailed.
The report is confirmed that the POpe invites the
withdrawal of the French and Austrian troops
from Rome, but it is not known how these powers
will act.
War rumors still continue. 1t is stated that the
ground for supposng that the French and Aus
trans will evacuate the Papa States, is because of
the invitation of the Pope. Rumors in Paris say
that the French troops will withdraw.
Warlike preparations continued to progress ac-
lively in France, and the funds which buoy
ant on the departure of the Arabia had become de-
pressed French per cents. closed at 67 for soc.
Lord COwley had reached Vienna and had an in
terview with the Emperor
D'lsraels reform bill had been introduced into
Parliament. 1t is moderate in character, and par
tail extends the elective franchise, comforting it
upon all members of the learned professions and
parties having small investments in the funds and
savings banks The bill was strongly attacked by
the Reormers, but large meeting of Conserva-
tiyes, two hundred strong, held at Lord Dcrby's,
had pledged unanimous support of the measure.
Lords Walpole, the Home Secretary, and Henley.
the President of the Board of Trade, have retired
from the Cabinet account of differences OF opin-
ion on the Reform bill. Mr.. Southeron Estcourt
succeeds the former, and Lord DonoughmOre the
latter. Lord March replaces Estcourt as President
Rumors current of further secessions from
the Cabinet, including the Earl of Salisbury and
Mr.. Adderley
The British exports show an enormous increase
over last year.
The latest Paris letters say the chances for war
or peace continue still the same.
The war fever running high in Germany.
THE LATEST.
LONDON, w ednesday morning.-The Daily Neacs
says: Gloom has once more overshadowed the
Stock Exchanges the most reassuring portions OF
the statements made by the Ministers on Friday
having been officially explained away. The pros
pect of Ministerial crisis had likewise some effect
On the Paris Bourse yesterday the rentes fell =
per cent. Money continues in fair demand at
2@212 per cent. Exchange on Austria has further
advanced.
AT meeting Yesterday of the conservatives to
consider Mr. ID 'Israelis reform bill, Lord Derby
stated that if on second reading upon any OF
the main clauses of the bill in committee, they
found themselves in minority. he should unhesi-
tatingly advise the Queen to dissolve Parliament.
This is challenge to Lord John Russell.
There is rumor that Count Cavour is expected
at Paris.
A Sandman loan of 60, 900, 900 has not been ne
gotated at Paris by NJ. Fould, as was at the time
supposed. This is looked upon as an unfavorable
symptom, since N. Fould, as Minister of State
must have opportunities of forseeing that events
are at hand which might render the speculation
hazardous.
Advices from Rio Janeiro to Feb. 7th have reach
ed Lisbon, which say that President Lopez had
accepted the offered mediation of the Brazilian
Government in the difficulty with the United
States.
The Calcutta mails of the 22d January and the
China mail of the 18th, had reached England.
Private letters confirm the complete pacifcaton
of Dude.
Lord Elgn's expedition up the river Yangtsce
kiang extended as far as Hong Kong, and, it is
reported was successful. The United States steam
er Powhatan was at Hong Kong, and the steamer
Mississippi was in Canton river.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
CotoH-Sales of the week 32 900 bales including 5000
bales to spectators and 5000 bales for export All quail
tiles have advanced -, and in some 316 since
Friday Market closing firm and active New Orleans
3 16
Manchester advices are favorable and all qualities have
slightly advanced.
adsutfs.-Richartlson Spence Co. quote: Flour is
steady and in improved request at l0Gl2s per Genital
Wheat is firm, with inquiry western red 5s Cd
9s. 2t.; white IS I'd CGlOs southern los. Cd Corn is
steady but quiet; mixed and yellow 5s 10d. G6s Cd;
Provsions-Beef is firm, but dull. Pork is quiet
Bacon IS steady. Lard is quiet and quotations
ina.
Produce e-Rosin is dull at As 9dtd4s. 1od Spirits
closed firm at AS in retail Sugar quiet Rice is dull
LONDON MARKErs.-Breadstufrs are dull. Wheat is
firm for foreign Sugar is firm for good, but quotations
barely maintained for browns Coffee is firm
MONEY MARKET.-There has been an increased demand
for money. American Sc urities generally unchan
ged Illinois Central Railroad has declined from 81 to So
Noe"ls ''Ts u9oj2 lOF ana 10
official hours.
Railroad Convention
BUFFALO, March lG-The Railroad Convention
now in session here has representatives in attend
ance from forty-sx roads. OWN Tollett Esq, o
the Sandusky and Cincinnati Railroad is President
Lafayette Devereaux, Esq. the Pittsburg, Coum
bus and Cincinnati, and j. B. Anderson, of the
Fort Wayne Railroads, acting as Secretaries
4 Committee of seventeen, of which Thomas L.
Jewett is chairman, was appointed to prepare
no. fahI A stnr ohot, i,
The SicIxles Case
WASHINGTON, March l6.-The grand Jury still
have the Sickles case before them. There is d
vision among them as to whether he shall be pre-
sented for murder mansIaughter. Gen. Wal
bridge to day visited Mr.. Sickles in prison.