The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-04-13
General Intelligence.

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yesterday about noon III Chase d Lays cotton PICK
ory on Greatman's street, which soon extended 70
059Brien's piekery. The value Of cotton destroyed Is
estimated 1T half a million Of dollars. sixty Or sew
enty dwellings we're also burnt.
NV YoRK, April 5.-The steamship New 1ork'
from Bremen via Southampton, has arrived al inns
Torf She brings adYices of the 2lst ult from LdV-
eernool. two DAYS later than those received by the FER
STA, previously reported.
IJTvFRPooL. March 2I.-The Liverpool cotton mar
ket is active at IN advance of I'D, which advance
was caused by the pacific tenor OF the news nom 'he
The sales Of cotton on Monday amounted to l2,0OO
bales. The quotations by the brokers circular, We're
fair Orleans, Sd; ~middling do. I'D.
MARCH 22.-The political news IRON the comment
is more pacific. 1t now appears that Austria through
the intercession of lord Cowley, has consented 70 the
convention Of a congress for the peaceable ADJUST
ment Of the Italian question. 1t IS positively assert
ed that a peace congress is to be held.
The extent to which the discussion will be allow
ed had not been decided on. The congress will be
held in q neutral city.
A dispatch from Vienna to the London Times says
that both France and Austria display a more coneIua-
tory spirit toward each other. 1t was also reported
that Austria has made certain concessions IN the ltaI-
an questions, but they are not Of a Illuminating char-
acter, by no means.
LoSDoS, March 22-The funds continue to recover
from the depressing effect OF recent war fulnorS, ana
an advance IS reported.
A large meeting of the workmen of London assem-
bled III HYDE park on Sunday, to express their dlsaP
probation and opposition to the mlnIsteFIal reform Dill
The London Times, OF thel2th ult., says: The en-
peror of Austria ought to perceive that this Is a great
European question, and that his rivals, however cul-
pabIe their schemes, only take advantage OF Il national
agitation which it's pedantry tolgn0fe. lhedlsPaIea
We are considering was certainly IN answer to count
Cavour's circular, and therefore may be excused Tor
dwelling exclusively on the disputes with Sardinia.
But every one must see that these are petty jealousles
in comparison with the great and momentous breach
with France. 1t is with France that Austria and the
mediating powers will have to settle the question; and
We may tell the Austrian statesmen That Ghey nave
had a narrow escape. Ii Napoleon Ill. had executed
the scheme of aggression which he has recently cher
ished some two years since, he might have had Eng
Esh opinion with him, and even Germany would have
been slow to move IN a quarrel not her own, 1t IS on
" the conviction brought home to US by recent events,
that Europe must, regardless Of all else, check any
any scheme of French domination, which has made
every nation, aud every party IN every nation, the al
" OF Austria. The eprobation of the war is too gem
eraI and too strong to be trided with, and til prob
able that Austria is saved from a terrible conflict
The last we can demand in return is, that the enper-
or Francis Joseph should use his great influence to I'M
prove the condition of Italy. 1t is mere evasion to
speak of the improperly Of interfering with another
potentate's sovereign rights. One word OF relnoh-
STRANGE to the king Of Naples, or the grand duke OF
Tuscany, or even to the pope himself, would cause.-the
respective fabrics of maladministratlo to erumble and
make way for better things. Unless this be done, we
have no hope for the future. Even now France could
force Austria to assume the offensive by giving the
signal for an outbreak in Florence or Rome; and 1t Is
not impossible that some such trick may even now bat-
file those who are iaboring for peace.
NEw York, April 5.-The New York weekly bank
statement shows an increase on loans as compared
with the previous week OF SOL ,Q90t increase IN sBe'
ee S549, 900; increase in circulation 1928 ,O00. The
nett deposits during the week amount to 81 $4,000
The steamship Cahawba, from New Orleans, via Ha-
vaua, has arrived at this port, with dates from Ha-
yana to the Both ult. Exchange on London was quo
ted at ii per cent. premium.
New York, April 5-Ihe cotton market closed very
buoyant. The sales to-day amounted to 5000 bales at
a small advance. Flour and corn, both declining.
CrNo1ySArI, April 5.-The flour market is dull at
50 50 per barrel for superfne. Whiskey 23L2 cents.
Bosroy, April 1.-The Suffolk Touring mills were
destroyed by fire this morning, together with a large
quantity Of flour and grain.
PHLADEIpHrA, April 4-Mueh excitement prevails
in this city in sequence fthea arrest ola negronameo
Daniel Webster, who Inns been arrested under the III
gitiye slave law as the instance OF his owner.
There were indications at one time. that an attempt
would be made 20 rescue Webster from the hands @
the marshal, but by large reinforcement Of the polio
the movement was checked, and the examination Of TAX
case is now moon proceeding before Che United States
HARTFORD, CoyS., April Am election for Stats
officers and members of congress fer this State was
held to-day. The returns from most of the Prlnelpa
towns have been received. The republicans have
elected the entire 0I3Le blcheJ aHu dlSU tuG eHtitS tVH
gressional delegation of four members. The rePubh.
cans have also elected a large majority in both branches
Of the legislature.
1aAu.la.-o,f el-l4 Ar4I Eg., - etl.oasI egeigu IN
this city for municipal officers and representatives te
the State legislature, therepublicans elected their can
aiIate for mayor, and all their candidates for repre-
sentatiyes.
Dtrno1r, NIiehigan} April 5-At the election held
in this State to-day for the election Of Judge of the
supreme court Of the State, the republicans elected
their candidate BY a majority OF about 10000.
LOUISVILLE, April AT the municipal election in
this city to-day, the opposition candidate for mayor
was elected by 40 majority. TIL river at this point
is nearly stationary to-day, with eight feet three inches
of water in the canal, and FIVE feet nine inches on the
falls.
sr. LOUIS, April AT the election today for city
officers 0. D. Foley, the republican candidate wa:
reelected by u majority Of between 1000 and l400
| The Mississippi at this pointl Is about stationary. Tht
Illinois river is rising rapidly. The Missouri is fall
ing slowly. There is nothing new 10 report from tht
upper Mississippi.
The overland California mail has arrived, bringing
dates from San Francisco to the 18th ult., six day;
later than those brought by the Quaker City. Ih,
express mail bag, containing the California newspa
/ pers and news letters, was lost on the way, AID we ar
unable to furnish our usual report of the news.
WAsHISGroN5 APril4-The president has appointed
r. RunnelIs as consul to San Juan del SIR. Mr.. Run,
neHs sails tomorrow for his post in She California
steamer via Panama. He takes out important des
patches for our Nicaragua minister, Gen Lamar. TIL
Gass- Heron treaty has been under consideration By
the cabinet for some days, and our government hav
decided to defer action upon the tonnage duties, anC
other taxes provided for by the treaty of 1913, unit
the ratification, by the New Grenadian government o
several amendments which have been made in til,
Cass-Herron treaty.
Attic Siekles trial. to day the courtroom was slammed
with spectators-crowds thronged the court houst
long before the doors were opened, and but a small
portion could gain admission. Siekles pleaded no
guilty. The selection of a jury was commenced thi
afternoon, but was only partly completed when tn
court adjourned until tomorrow.
An extra session Of congress is again talked of OF
account of recent complications nour foreignrelations
especially in Central America. This, together witt
the post office deficiency, is considered sufficient rea
son for calling an extra session, but nothing deinit
has yet been determined on by the cabinet,
The grand Jury have made a ~presentment agains
Mr.. Seaman, the late public printer, also against MI
Gullom, late clerk of the house Of representatives an,
P. D.. Duval, of Philadelphia, for illegal and fraudu
lent practices in connection with their respectly
offices. Cullom has given bail for his appearance t
answer the charges brought against him.
Attorney general Black has left Washington, to b
nhsant Soma weeks on private business. Seeretar
Cobb is to otieiate as acting attorney general duriu
Mr.. Blacks absence.
The Washington Union, Of this morning, says tina
the negotiations in regard to the construction of til
Clayton BuFwer treaty are proceeding to q satisfactor
adjustment, in accordance with our Interpretation {
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