The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-04-08
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
ARRIVAL OF THE INDIAN.
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
THE PEACE CONGRESS-.

PORTLAND, April The steamer Indian arrived
here this afternoon, from Liverpool with dates to
the ult., four days later than previous advces to
the 23d inst.
The announcement of the projected Congress
| on the Italian question, and the fact that France
had agreed to 1t, caused general feeling of con-
| tidence in the maintainance of peace, and much
buoyancy was manifested in the funds, but vague
rumors at the close of the market that Austria had
| dlssented from the proposition, created distrust
| and partial reaction.
| The British House of Lords have rejected the
amendment to the marriage law, legalizing mar
riage with deceased wifes sister.
| The Reform debate was progressing warmly Sir
Bulwer had made mastery speech in favor of the
! bill, denouncing all concession to the working
| classes.
NJ. Darling, the United States Consul at Cork,
had been officially recognized.
Several places had been named for the proposed
Peace Congress
The Paris honiteur says that Russia proposed the
Italian Congress with view to prevent a distur-
bance of the peace of Europe. 1t will be consttu-
ted of the Plenipotentiaries of France, Austria,
England, Prussia and Russia, and meet at some
| neutral town.
The French Government has already consented
to the measure, but London, Vienna and Berlin
have not yet returned an official reply, and there
| is no basis yet agreed upon for the negotiation.
1t was rumored that grand review of the army
at Paris would soon take place.
The MoniteMr announces that hereafter the EN-
peror will grant in council of State authority for
opening Protestant houses fworship in Paris
The Neapolitan exile Poerio, will be naturalized
the earliest vacancy.
The Continental letter writers describe unnter-
rupted warlike preparations in France, Austria and
Piedmont.
The details of the India news had been received,
but embrace nothing important.
MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, March 23.-Cotton-Saes last three DAYS
200 bales All qualities have advanced sd. Market
closed firm.
,, Breadsufs -BreadsuIs generally quoted steady
Flour was dull at los l3s. 3d. Wheat quiet but firm
for the best Western red 5s Cd d9s 4d white SIS I'd
Southern l0sd0s "9d Corn.-The market is dull for
yellow but all qualities of white have slightly advanced;
ProvsionsBcefs firm for choice, but inferior quail
ties are dull Pork is duh and all qualities have slightly
aeclined Bacon is dull. Lard is quiet at Cos.
Produce.-Rosni is dull at As Sda4s Cd Sugar is
steady Coffee is firm. Rice is steady.
STATE OF TRADE.-Afanchester advices favorable
LONDON Notwithstanding firm. Wheat has an
advancing tendency. Sugar is firm and partially Cd.
American Securities quiet .Consos 96 opening on
Wednesday at 964 G96S.
From Washington
WASHINGTON, April THE Postmaster General
has sent letters to several gentlemen inviting them
to make proposals for carrying the mails between
New York and New Orleans and California from
the 30th of September to the 1st of July next
leaving to the bidders to designate their own
routes. Proposals will be received to the 30th of
April.
Commander Calhoun has been ordered to the
command of the sloop war Portsmouth, the flag
ship of the squadron fitting out at Ports
mouth, n. H.
W. ii. Winter, one Of the principal contractors
Tor the capitol extension and other public buildings,
died here this afternoon.
The name of the Unson is to be changed to ''Con-
stitution."
Among the strangers in Court this morning were
Horace Swami, of Maryland, brother-in-law of the
late Phillip Barton Key, and Mr.. Lurman, an uncle
of the late Mrs. Key.