The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-02-16
General intelligence.

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later than those by the Arabia at Halifax
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 22.-The sales of cotton during th
week foot up $4,000 bales, of which spectators tool
500, and 1900 sold for expectation. The market clio
sed with declining tendency. The stock at Liver
pool is 900 bales, of which 212 900 is American
We quote Orleans fair I'D; middling, 6%d.
/ LIVERPOOL, Jan. % The advices from Mancheste
and the manufacturing districts, are on the whole
favorable although there had been falling off in tn
demand in some particulars. Cloths were in good re
quest and firm prices partial revival of the pan
the Paris bourse is reported, which has efec
on the London exchange.
In London, American securities were slow of sales
Operations have been quite limited during most of tn
week and quotations are irregular
HAvRE, Jan. 21-The sales of cotton during tn
week were $500 bales perfect panic prevailed il
the market at one time owing to unfavorable ru
in regard to the relations between France an(
Austria. Subsequently the tone of the market some
what improved and closed dull, at decline of fou
francs on the quotations by the Arabia.
LONDON, Jan. 22.-The funds have showed mucl
comparative frmness, in the face of unfayorable
counts from Paris Consuls advanced & on the Ara
bias quotations.
The Austrian government has issued conciliatory
note upon the Servan question, which it is thought
will create peaceful turn Of affairs in that direction
A large number of French transports are preparing
for sea-
The Paris Moniteur announces the entire abolition
of the use of passports.
It is reported on what appears to be reliable au
thoritY that the British minister at Washington will
be instructed to ask for the opening of the coastng
trade of the United States to British vessels nretur
for a like concession on the part of England
The English parliament will be asked for a consid-
cradle increase in the naval estimates
Accounts from Lombardy still speak of the disaf-
fiction of the people, and notwithstanding the assur
ances Of peace by Austria and France the confidence
of the people in their being able to maintain peace is
losing ground.
The warke preparations in France are steadily
continued, and upon a.scae that eakens public con-
fidence in the peaceable intentions of the emperor.
1t is again rumored but the is generally dis
credited that count Walewsk Is about TO resign,
and that Persigny is to succeed him minister of
foreign affairs.
It is reported that offensive and defensive al-
ance has been formed between France and Sardinia
The London Times, in article upon subject of
their Pacific possessions and the Frazer river mines
takes occasion to denounce in strong terms the mani
festo of Mr. Nugent the United States consul at Van
eouvers island
The king Of Naples is reported to be dangerously
i'll. later dispatch reports his death, but the re-
port lacks confirmation.
1t is announced that the Austrian government is
about negotiating for a loan of 96,000000. The de-
pressing effect upon the Paris bourSe and London
change, prevented its negotiation
An expedition against Algeria is reported as being
fitted out. The insurgents are gaining ground, hav-
ing been successful III several minor engagements.
The garrison at Rome is to be reinforced by two
regiments of the line.
At Turin the belief in the probability of approach
ing war is increasing.
1t is stated that the movement of troops from Au-
stria to Italy has been suspended Another account
says that large reintOrcements constantly passing
nto Italy or moving thither.
The Neapolitan political amnesty requires that re-
eased prisoners shall emgrate to the United States
The leading journals of Germany are exceedingly
yiolpDt accommodations Franco The Govern
nent urges the necessity of perfect understanding
between Prussia and Austria and the German States
Adyices from Bombay to the 24th of December had
,een received in England. Nena Sahib, the greatre
Del leader, had fled to the Jungle and quiet being
estored throughout the kingdom of Dude.
Ismael Khan, prominent rebel chief, had surren-
Tered to the British.
There is no political news of interest from China
The negotiations for the purchase of the eviathan
teamship Great Eastern, have been concluded. She
las been sold for $500 600
NEW YoRK, Feb. 8.-The European news by the
teamshp Asia has unsettled our market, and the de-
line at New Orleans has caused feeling of depres
ion here. The sales to-day We're 1900 bales. The
uotations for middling uplands is lI&c. The cot
on market closed heavy.
New YoRK Feb l0-Cotton market closed with q |
ecline of "a on yesterdays quotations.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1t is understood that secre-
Try Gass assured Mr. FORSYTH, when he rendered his
esignation as minister to Mexico that the admins
alton were perfectly satisfied with the course he Mr.
orsvth) had pursued in the discharge of his duties
5 our minister to Mexico
It is stated that Mr. Forsyth our late minister to
fexieo and Roger Pryor, one Of the editors of the
Washington States, are about to take charge Of
atonal democratic Journal which is soon to be start
/ in New York city, with Il capital of 100000
FEB. SIN the senate, Mr. Bigler made eabor-
e speech in support of his resolution against erea-
ng large public debt in time of peace.
In the house the general appropriation bill was I'M
ar consideration.
Mr. Loveoy moved to strike out the appropriation
T the safe keeping of persons who were alleged to
fugitive slaves
Mr.. Singleton said he would be glad if Mr. Loveioy
ould reurna negro he (Lovejoy) had stolen from
his (Singletou's) constituents.
Mr.. Singleton said that Mr.. Loyejoy had admitted
S partition in slave stealing and he considered such
disgrace to the nation.
The chairman, Mr. Barksdale, called Mr. Singleton
order Cries from the republican side, LET him 90
l." Much excitement.
Mr.. Loveioys resolution was finally rejected. j
WASHINGTON, Feb S.-In the senate yesterday Il {
from the secretary cf war was recev- ,
suggesting to the senate that the materials of var
Is old forts and deences ought to be udiciously APP
led to the construction of new works He also sug
SITS that the officers Of the army could efici
ty perform the duties of the Indian agencies than
villains, and at much less expense to the govern .
ent.
HousE-The house concurred in the Joint resolu-
IL for paying the balance due to Georgia for voun
or service in the war against the Creek and Semi
lie Indians
FEB. lO.-A caucus of the democrats of the house ,
representatives has been held and programme :
opted for measures of temporary relief to the Urea
~. The caucus have concluded to advocate the :
thorlsaon of an extension for two years of the law
Knitting the issue of treasury notes. Speedy action
all appropriation bills was also resolved on
The reduction of the government expenses to the Y
vest possible point is the third prominent fe,a Ire
the programme. The caucus rejected by a MAORI !
of two resolution declaring it inexpedient to al
the existing tariff 1t was understood however,
At the members are not bound by this last vote as
their action IN the house when the question shall
me up before it. l
Il IS stated that major Cass late minister to the Pa
States, has lost the use of his lower limbs by r.
oke-of paralysis. He has gone to watering place [
Switzerland. {
Senator Houston, of Texas, introduced bill to |
lite the two judicial districts of Texas, the object
ing to remove judge Watrous. s
" AsHISGToN, Feb, 9s-The navy department has t
eived official information that the American brig
Ifus Soule, from Matanzas, was visited and search
by the officers of the British cruizer Viper, near
nda, on the coast of Africa The brig was after
rds burned by order of the British officers as be-
engaged in the slave trade
FEB. 9.-lhe house day passed the general APP
opriation bill after striking out an appropriation
$500 900 for mileage an item of 900 for furni-
e, repairs and packing boxes and an appropria-
f +IT