Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-02-19
FOREIGN NEWS.
RRIVAL OF THE CITY OF MANCHESTER.
New YoRK, Feb. IS.

New YoRK, Feb IS.
The steamship Citp of Manchester left Liyerpool
for New York on the Sd inst
Great anxiety was felt to see the Emperor's
speech at the opening of the Legislature on the
1t was rumored that he is preparing q SUNRISE
for the world, and that war is certain.
The Minister Of the Colonies has decided that
the immigration Of Africans shall be superseded BY
Chinese.
Parliament was opened by the Queen in person
on the Sd. The speech was commenced with con-
gratulations on the state of the country and on the
progress made in India. On foreign affairs the
Queen says:
81 have received from all foreign powers assur-
ances of the most friendly feelings To cultivate
and confirm these feelings, to maintain inyiolate
the faith of public treaties, and contribute to- as
Tar as my influence can extend the preservation of
general peace, are the objects Of my unceasng So
/ licitude'
The conclusion of the treaties in regard to ahe
Pnncpalities and one of Commerce with Russia
noticed, and the latter is referred to as an ind
cation OF the complete re establishment of friend
ship between the two countries
The treaties with China and Japan are mention.
ed, as promising great commercial advantages-
Satisfaction is expressed at the abolition by France
of negro immigration on the east coast Of Africa
and that the pending negotiations give promise of
| total abandonment of the system.
In respect 10 Mexico, the speech says the state
of that Republic, distracted by civil wars, has in.
duced me to carry forbearance to the utmost limit
in regard to the wrongs and indignities to which
British residents have been subjected at the hands
OF the two contending parties They have at
length been carried to such an extent, that have
been compelled to give notice to the commander
OF the naval forces in the Gulf of Mexico, 70 de-
mand, and if necessary, to enforce reparation.
Increased expenditures for the navy are asked.
on account of the univ versaI introduction of steam
power into naval warfare.
The rest of Her Majesty's speech is devoted to
local matters, and among the measures prom
rupt Law.
Earl Melville in the House of Lords, and Lord
Palmerston in the House of Commons complain
of the silence in regard to the threatening state
OF the Italian question, and other matters of liz
terest
Lord Derby and Mr.. DTsrael expressed their
confidence in the maintenance of peace.
Warlike rumors were still in circulation, but |
nothing decisive was known
France continued her warlike preparations
ltwas rumored that the Duke DeMalakoff would |
soon return to Paris to be succeeded in London BY
the Duke DeMontebello
Prince Napoleon and his bride had arrived at |
Paris.
The Bourse fuctuated considerably, and de- |
clined nearly one per cent. after the Queens |
speech. The per cents closed on the Sd inst at
67f 40c to 67f to 55c.
loan.
1t was reported that the King of Sardinia was
about to marry the sister Of the Empress of Russia
the widow of the Duke Leuchtenver
The Brazilian mail had arrived at Lisbon, bring
ing the news that the Brazilian Government had
offered its mediation with Paraguay and that the
American Commissioner had accepted the offer
and that the Brazilian Admiral had gone to Para,
quay on the mission.
Cofe at Rio was unchanged.
The Melbourne mails of the 18th of December
had reached England, and gold valued at f54s 900
was on the way there.
LATEST.
LONDON, Saturday, Feb 5-There was a de-
bate in the Commons last night on the encourage
ment of the cultivation of cotton in India
The Bombay mail of January Ilth has been tele.
graphed. Various British successes are reported
including the defeat of Tantia Topee's forces
LIVERPOOL MARKETS-LIvERPooL Feb 5th =
BTeadsus la quotations per centai 100 pounds)
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rn-FiTm no ders demanding advance; white 1nxd
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LaTd7BuOyan sales 56a5ss and holders wanted Cos
The mlrket for American Securities was generally firm
Ihe London Money Market was slightly easisF
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