The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-27
General Intelligence.

rived Mt this port this morning she leIt LiVefPoo
on Saturday the I'd inst, and brings advlces from
London aud Liverpool three days later than were re
ceived by the City of Baltimore.
JIyFRPooI April 2-The total sales Of cotton dur
inc the week foot up SO 300 bales. The sales to speeu
lators during the same period amount to 50oJ bales
and the sales to exporters lO,0OO bales The
market closed firm and there was good demand FOL
cotton The quotations have been fully maintained
Holders offering their stocks freely but show nc
DISPOSITION to press sales Some circulars say there
is an advance Of l-l6d. to I'D on some qualities o.
cotton and greater frmness generally Fair Orleans
SID middling Orleans, 7$8d. The stock OF cotton
at Liverpool is 327 900 bales.
The adyces from Manchester and other manufac-
turing districts Of less favorable character The
market for the best qualities OF yarns closed hrm, but
inferior qualities closed with declining tendency.
HAYRE, April 1.-The Havre cotton market closed
firm and prices have advanced to francs during The
week.
LovpoS, April 2--The latest phase of political at
fairs on the continent is rather dscouaging to the
prospects of an amcable settlement of the Italian
question. Austria has refused to aeeede to the pro
position of the other great powers to assemble con
gress at Baden, for the purpose of adjusting the eX
sting difficulties between France and Austria
Nothing decisive has transpired in regard to the
time and place of holding the peace congress- which
is still spoken Of certain to be conyoked In the
British paament the ministerial reform bill had been
pressed to Il vote, and the ministry defeated by
SO majority The ministry had not yet resigned, but
it was expected they would do
The bullion in the bank of England has decreased
1924 600 during the week.
The Irish sedition trials at Traee resulted in the
conviction and sentence Of the prisoners to ten years
penal servtude The trial of those arrested the
same charge at Belfast, Ireland, had been concluded
The jury disagreed, and were locked up till they
should come to some agreement on verdict,
France has consented to leave the choice of the To-
caty of the peace congress to Austria. Piedmont is
to be admitted tothe congress the footing with
that of the other Italian States.
The military preparations of. France and Austria
are continued with apparently the same warllke as
.pect. Many think must take place.
HALIFAX, April 20.-The Gunard steamship Arabia,
captain Stone arrived at this port this morning. She
left Liverpool Saturday, the 9th inst, and brings
days later adyces from Europe than received by
the Europa at \ ew York.
LIVERPOOL, April 9.--The Liverpool cotton market
closed firm at slight decline the quotations by the
Europa. general decline of lilo has been submit
ted to, but the decline is chiefly inferior qualities.
The quotations of middling Orleans and the higher
qualities have been maintained. MiddHng Orleans,
seven and three Eighth pence.
HAyRE, April 6.--1he Havre cotton market closed
steady notwithstanding the more warke rumors pres
yailing continent Orleans tres ordnaire closed
at left
LIVERPOOL, April 9.-The political intelligence by
the Arabia is of an important character. Less conf
dencewas entertained in regard to the five powers being
able to settle upon basis for the maintenance of peace
1t has been announced, upon reliable authority that
the English ministry had decided to dissolve para-
ment, but no date has yet been fixed upon for the
dissolution. Another account says that the ministry
themselves had announced their intention to dissolve
parliament etc The seven million India loan bill
had finally passed both houses Of parliament. The
latest adyces from the continent very warke and
threatening and the prospects for peace very dis
couragIng. The London Times saws the crisis on the
Italian question is hand Great bodies of ustrian
troops the march to Italy, aud great activity
prevails IN every military departmental France The
military preparations on every side indicate warllke
solution of the pending difficulties
WASHINGTON, April I2.-Lord Lyons to-day pre-
sented to the president his credentials envoy ex
haordinary and minister plenipotentary of her Bri
fannie majesty. In doing he gave utteance to the
most profound feelings Of friendship Of his govern
ment for that Of the United States and expressed the
hope that the ties of amity would be drawn still closer
The president warmly reciprocated the sentiments
announced. Theinteryew was of more than usually
cordial character.
WASHINGTON, April 15.-Sgnor Perez arrived at
Washington to day as bearer Of DISPATCHES from the
government Of Nicaragua to the minister Of that re
public at Washington, having brought the Cass YRS
saria treaty as recently modified by the Nicaraguan
congress.
In the Sickes trial to, day the greater part of the
session of the court occupied in listening to the
arguments of the defense against and the prosecution
in favor of the admissibty of evidence in relation to
adulterous intecourrse.
CHARLESTON, April 16.--The trial of the crew Of
the schooner Echo, who were arrested and kept as
close prisoners for long time, was concluded to-day
and the Jury returned a verdict Of not guilty.
LoUIsvLLE Aprl l6.--The Ohio river a this point
mas risen Two feet during last twenty four hours
and IS still rising with ten feet of wate on the falls
and thirteen feet in the canal
LOUISVILLE April 20.-The Ohio river at this point
has fallen two feet during twentv-our hours ending
at II o'clock to-day and isstii falling rapidly with
ten feet Of water on the falls
ST.. Louis, April IS.--A fire occurred in this city
yesterday, which destroyed Messrs. Speck & Cos
variety store, and considerably damaging the build
ings alongside. Messrs. Speck q Cos loss is essaua
ted at $4,000 upon which they are fully insured
Messrs. Enders d Co, who occupied the adjoining
building, were damaged to the amount of $1,000
and were also fully insured.
ST. LOUIS, April 20.-The overland California mail
arrived here last night,wirh advces from San Fran
cisco to the 28th of March The bill to divide the
State Of California which has excited much discussion
in the legislature, has passed the house of representa-
tVes. bill had also passed the house Of representa-
uves calling convention Of delegates, composed Of
representatives from California Washington territory
Oregon and Arizona, to consider plan for the
structon of Pacific railway from some point on the
Mississippi to San Francisco
VIEW ORLEANS April ia difficulty took place
this morning, between Messrs j. N. Vernon and Capt
Joseph 9. Bossier, cozproprieers Of the Louisiana
Courier, which it is feared viii terminate fatally for
the latter gentleman. The difficulty happened in
Judge Cottons office, where they had met to discuss
some business matters, Some high words We're spoken
when Capt Bossier made blow at Mr. Vernon who
avoiding it, pulled out pistol, upon which captain
Bossier shot at him, the ball not taking effect Mr.
Vernon then fired four shots in quick succession two
Of the balls took effect in the lower regions of the
stomach and onein the face. Capt. Boosters wounds
are considered dangerous he was taken to Dr. Stones
nfrmary Mr.. Vernon arrested be is unhurt.
The steamship Cahawba arrived at New Orleans
on the 2lst INST, from New York, via Havana. At
the latter city all quiet-they had not heard of
the iibuster expedition which was reported to have
sailed from New York
So much do the authorities dread revolution that
Ill the foreign white laborers the island of Cuba
nave been ordered to leave when their engagements
expire, andhe captain general will not permit any
more to be employed. Washington's birthday was
celebrated by the American shipmasters in port.
ALABAMA.-We see it stated that q convention of
The wing and American parties, will be held in the
sty OF Montgomery on the 2nd Monday in May, for
he purpose of nominating city and county candidates
The K N. State council of Maryland recently met
n Baltimore and adopted the annexed platform
Resolved, That the State council of the American
party OF Maryland repudiating sectonalism in every
shape and form, whether as abolitonists north
g0essIonisIs ut me SOUTH congratulate the country
N the ausPcIous prospect of the union of all the con
erTadVe elements OF opposition to the present demo
ratio administration
And, inspired by this prospect the people of Mary
and whilst they reatiirm and hereby express their
attachment to the principles which have
hitherto characterized fba Tnarnop no rt,- ro 4L