The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-01-13
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

LAIEk EhoM CUKoPE-HdJdr, Jan. a.
The City of Manchester for New York, left
Liverpool at the same time, the North Ameri-
can having the United States mails, and the
Manchester only ship mail
The steamer Barana, from New York for
Hamburger, put into Queenstown on the goth,
disabled.
The frigate Wabash was at Malta, Nov. 24th.
The Presidents message was printed in full
III the English papers, and variously comment
ed upon, and generally unfavorably. The Times
is unusually severe in its criticisms
The advices by the steamer Africa reached
Liverpool on the 10Th ult.
The Presidents Cuban and Central Ameri-
can propositions are generally unpalatable to
the English press.
An appeal in favor of Montalembert has been
heard by the Imperial Court, and his imprison-
ment reduced to three months, and the fine
confirmed.
The Portuguese Minister has been recalled
from France.
1t is said that contract has been signed be-
tween the Marine Department and firm in
Marseilles, to supply Guadalupe and Martin
ique with twenty thousand free Africans, suita-
BILE to agricultural labor, before 1863. Similar
contracts have been made with other houses
Paul MOrphy has been unable to commence
N''~D'
indisposition.
1t is stated that the French Foreign Office
has heard with some surprise Mr.. Buchanan
recommendation to purchase Cuba, France hav
ing previously notified the American Minister
OF its determination, in conjunction with Eng
land, not to tolerate the cessiOn of Cuba to the
United States, even were Spain to consent.
Detachments of French troops having ad
vanced into Swiss territory, Switzerland has de-
manded explanations. There is great indigna-
ton in Switzerland. =
The Wurtemburg papers say that the Nea.
politan and Roman Governments have proof that
agents Of the French Government are endeav
oring to bring about movement in Italy, and
a large Austrian loan has been effected.
Liverpool Dec Cotton-The sales of the
three days have been $4,000 bales, of which
spectators took 1000, and exporters 1900
bales. The steamers news caused decline
some say of Lied, and others that prices are
easier, but quotations unchanged. The market
generally is quiet.
Breadstufs-The market is dull, but quiet
Wheat is firm.
Provisions are dull.
STILL LATER ERoM EURoPE-New York
Jan. 9.--The steamer Africa, from Liverpool
with dates to the 25th ult., has arrived.
The steamer Arago arrived out on the 23d.
Later but unimportant advices from India
and China has been received.
The Chinese tariff negotiations were finished
The ship Isaac Wright, bound for New York
with 300 passengers on board, was burnt in the
Mersey, whilst at anchor in the stream. The
fire occurred at night, and caused great con
sternation among the emigrants, but all wer,
rescued. The vessel was scuttled and raj
aground to save the hull. She had cargo O
fine goods, and 800 tons of iron, all of which
was insured.
The steamer Indian Empire, of the Galway
line, is to be sold as unfit for service
The Times, in commenting on the President
message, draws attention to the preponderancs
of foreign over domestic matters, and to the
quarrelsome spirit manifested under its studi
ously moderate Tone 1t considers it very re
markable that the United States should, at the
present moment, have casus belli against al
most every State from the Gulf of Mexico to
Cape Horn, and asks whether it is possible that
the weaker party can always be the aggressor
There has been some threatening rioting
among the military and militia at Woolwich
but without serious results.
The result of Montalembert's trial is consid
cred a triumph over the Government, as under
the new sentence the accused will not be liable
to exile under the new law of suspicion.
The continental news is not important.
The dates from Hong Hong are to the 18th
of November. Exchange rates had advanced
to 4S. Cd, and at Shanghai to Gs. SID.
Canton was quiet, but business was checked
by the high prices, Teas were quiet.
Lirerpool, Dec. 25.--Cotton-Sales of 46, 00O
bales during the past FIVE days, the markets
closing on the 23d, owing to the holidays.
Observation-Disclosures Spence, Il Co., say
there has been no regular market since Tues
day. Flour dull, and quotations nominal
Wheat quiet, but firm. Corn is dull, with small
sales of white at 3ls. Ca 32s.
Provisions-Beef is heavy, and holders are
pressing on the market. Bacon is steady and
quiet, but quotations barely sustained. Lard
is firm at 54s. cd. ca SOS.