The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-24
I II Il DISPATC III.
THURSDAY MORNING FEBRUARY :. ,s,e
FOREIGN MAILS ny THE AFRICA,
OPENING or PARLFAMEv--TIEE ofrFy,S
1KkCH--TifE MAR tEEkLNr. dc.


The steamship Africa arrived at New York on
tuesday morning, with dates from liverpool TO
soe 5'h inst. Her dates were anticipated by the
Europa at Halifax, bat her mails contain some ins
terestiag details.
eREAr BRITAIN.
The third session of the fifth Parliament ef this
reign was yesterday opened by Her Majesty In
person. with all those accessories of state and re-.
gal grandeur which still make this oft recurring
event one Of the most impressive and splendid OF
the great ceremonIsls of the nation. Immediately
after ascending the Throne aod adjusting her foot
stool, Her Mt1esty commanded the House TO be
seated, while the Deputy Usher of the Black Rod
WAS dispatched 20 summon the attendance of the
Commons. During the interval that ELAPSED Her
Majesty conversed with the Prince Cousor the Earl
OF Derby, aud the Marquis of Worcester, till the
silence was broken by a confused rush of feet, and
headed by the Speaker aud Mr. Disraeli the
faithful Commons" with noisy and tumultuous
eagerness, assembled at the bar Of the Honse.--
Her Majesty then rose, and receiving the Speech
from the Lord Chancellor, preceded to read il,
though the first paragraph was almost inaudibIe
from the repeated "hushiDgs" by the members of
the Lower House. Beyond this slight interrup.
tion, svery word was audible Her Msjesty spoke
as follows:
" Ny Lords end Gen''e'nea:
~ receive from all foreign Powers assurances of
their ffiendly feelings. To cultivate and confrm
public treaties, AID TO contribute, as far as M
influence can extend, to the preservation of the
general peace, are the objects Of my unceasing
socitude.
IL have concluded with the sovereIgps who
were parties to the Treaty at Paris of 1856 con-
veution relative TO the organization of the Priu-
lipaities Of Moldaya aud Wsglachia. Those Ru-
mau provinces are now proceeding to establish,
undsr lis provisions, their new form of govern
ment.
"A treaty of commerce which have concluded
with the Emperor Of Russia, and which will be
laid before you, is satisfactory indication of the
complete re-establi-hment of those amcable rela-
ti9ns which, until their late unfortunate inter-
rup,isn, had long subsis;ed between us, to the
mutual ad vantage Of our respective dominions.
.'rhe measures which, in concert with my ally
the Emperor OF the French, | thonghtit necessary
TO take upon the coast Of China, have resulted in
atresty, by which further effusion Of blood has
beau prevented, and which holds out the prospect
If greatly increased intercourse with that exten.
awe and ieUsely peopled empire.
Another treaty into which have entered with
tho Emperor OF Japan opeuF fresh field for CONS
mercial enterprise III popuious and highly civil
lied country. which has hitherto been jea!ously
guarded against the intrusion of foreigners. As
scon as the notifications of these trt aties shall
have besn exchanged, they will be iaia bcfoss you.
II have great satisfaction in announcing TO you
that the EmpeTos OF the French has abolished q
system of negro toigration from the East Coast
OF Africa, against which, as unaVoidably tending,
however susTdsd, to the encouragement of the
slave trade, nv Government has never ceased to
Hdiress TO his Imperial Majesty lis mos. earnest
but friendly representations.
This wise oct the part of his Imperial
Majesty induces me to hOpe that negotiations now
in progress at Paris may tend to the total abandon
neDt OF the system, and to the substitution of a
duly regulated supply Of substantially free la-
boT.
The state o: the Republic of Mexico, distract,
ed by civil war, has induced me 10 carry or bear.
indis suiGIes to which British residents have been
subjected at the hands Of tho two conteuding
parties They have at length been carried to such
an extent that have been compelled to give iu.
structioEs to the commander 81 my naval forces
in those seas 10 demand. and if necessary, to en-
force due reparation.
''GendcmsH Of tie House Of Commons
II have directed that the estimates OftLe ensuing
year shall bs submitted to you. They have been
fraC1ed with doe regard to economy andlo the ef-
hceEcy Of the public service.
The universal introduction of steam power INTO
naTal warfare Will render necessary a temp
construction ot the British navy; but am persua.
dsd that you will Chee fully vote whatever sums
sou may Fld 10 be rtqul-ite for an object Of such
vital importance as the maintenance OF the mari
time power OF tie country"
In the House of Lords the Earl of Wiuchelsea
moved, and Lord RaTensvorth seconded the ad-
dress il reply to the speech from the throne.
Lord Granville regretted that no mention was
made of the affair of the Ionan Islands the re-
cent difficulties with the United States, and the
| position Of France and Sardinia towards Italy He
trusted that upon the latter question government
| had en- tered INTO no negotiations which would
bind England to any line OF policy not absolutely
| required by the Interests of Europe generally. -
| He assured the government of impartial conside-
| ration of any measure of Parliamentary reform,
| that might be introduced.
The Earl of Derby commented at length upon
the position of Italy. He referred to the friendly
| advice that the Government had rendered to Sar-
dins, aud stated that Austria had given an assus
rance that she had no intention of interfering IN
the internal concerns Of any of the Italian States
| ard TINT they had also assurance trcm the En-
peror of the French that be would give no assist
ance whatever to Sardinia in an aggressive var
| Under these circumstances be thought there were
| strong grounds tor believing that the recent ap
pTehensiohs OF a rupture would prove grounGless
| but that If war should arise, England would feel
herself perfectly uneitered and free take that
course which she considered best for the Interests
| OF herself and Europe IN general After stor,
speeches from suudry other members, the address
| WAS ssfeod TO.
FRANCE.
| The Constitutional says that the French army
| will on the lst Of June number GS2, 2,000 nen, o
whom 4ST 600 will be ready f.r active service.
The Constitutionnel, in leading article, contra,
diets the statement Of the Daily News that in cast
of war, France could not bring into the line
| than 10000 meu and quotes figures to show that
| abe could readily bring forward 100000 men
without making any change in her regular military
| Institutions.
Warlike preparations and movements are con-
| thinning. Tie assertion of the Constitutionnel
which 80 boastiBgly enumerated the forces o
of France, thst 10000 men could be spared from
Algisrs it seems, Is rapidly made true. 0ne diyi-
zion at Ieast-that of General Reueaud-has actu
ally received orders TO come home, and join the
army Of Lyons.
1t is announced that the Minister of Marine il
shortly to make tour of inspection in the French
ports.
An ordinance recognizes the seatnen eaployed
in effectng landing, aud it is stated that they
are in future to be Instructed in the use of the
life.
General Lamoriciere is said to have offered his
| services TO the Emperor, in case war against
Austria bo really intended. The rumor many
have been put forth by the Bonapartist party; but
the OrleaniSt general, ut all events, has now al
opportunity OF stating the TRUTH
TURKEY.
Two principal ringieaders In the massacre OF
the Christians at Jeddah-tbe chief of the police
and the chief of the Adramants--had been con-
demned to death, and were executed on the 18th
OF January. The kamalkin and the others accus-
cd, had been sent to CoDstautinople, here their
fate would be decided upon.
From Jassy there are reforts of a political
conspiracy with Russian tendency 1t had been
frustrated.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
[Riehardson, Spence h Co.'S Circular
LdysRr DOL. Feb 4. 1859 .-cotton-The advic 8. per
Africa caused holders TO show more frmness. Or
Monday and Tuesday. under q sps euiatlve and gsod
demand from The trade, Uplands which were mr 81
depr.ssed advanced l-l5d and on the better grades
I'D per Extreme quotations were paid for Mo
sio ana Orleans. The buoy ancy of the beginning
Of the week has since disappeared, aud although
tho advance IN Uplsnds is maintained, Mobile and
Orleans are no dearer than last week. Middng Or
leans e9sd, Mobile e5sd. Upiande s7-led per y.
Breadstuffs.--0ur "a Jtstons for all Breadstuffs
are pes GENITAL of i9e TO- This isweeks arrivals con-
lsr of sos bbls Flour from the United Sta.es 34
bbls Floar from South America s32 sacks Flour
from France. 1883 qrs. Wheat, 3 9l0 drs. Corn
from the Mediterranean and Black Sea. Farmers
deliveries of Wheat for the week ending last Sat
nrday were I2 o67 qrs at i7s ID against 925il qrs.
at AIS Cd corresponding week OF last year. With
ont animation, tde Corn trade has been steady at
Tuesdays market the usual retail busiGess was
done in wheat at last quotations. Yellow Indian
Corn frmer, with good demand for White. at an
advance OF Id per GENITAL (6d per qaarter) scarcely
any business at to.day's market. Wheat is firmly
held. Choice Flour very .carce. and full price made
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