Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-09
Arrival of the Steamer Indian.
POUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.


PORTLAND, April THE steamer Indian
arrived here this afternoon from Liverpool
with dates four days later than previous nd
vices to the 23d ult.
The announcement of the projected Con,
gress on the Italian question, and the fact
that France had agreed to it, caused general
feeling of confidence in the maintenance OF
peace, and much buoyancy was manifested
in the funds. But vague rumors at the close
of the market that Austria had dissentcd from
the proposition, created distrust and Il partial
reaction
The British House Of Lords have reject
ed the amendment to the marriage law, le-
galizing marriage with adeceased wife's sis
ter.
The Reform debate was progressing. Sir
+. l.. Bulwer had made mastery speech in
favor Of the bill, den"uncing further conces-
sion to the working classes.
Mr.. bowling, the L. 5. consul at Cork, had
been officially recognized.
Several places had been named for the pro-
posed Peace Congress.
The French government has lready con-
sented 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 Moniteur announces that hereafter the
Emperor will grant, in Council of State, au-
thority for opening Protestant houses Of wor-
ship in Paris.
The Neapolitan exile PORTO, will be natu-
rallied on his arrival at Piedmont, and enter
Parliament at the earliest vacancy.
The continental letter-writers describe UNI
interrupted warlike preparations III France,
Austria and Piedmont.
The details of the midas news had not
been received, but embrace nothing impOr-
tant.
The London Times accuses both the gov
eminent and the opposition, Of insinccrity on
the reform bill question.
The M0niteur contains tho following in re-
gard to the proposed Peace Congress:-"Rus-
STA proposes Congress to prevent complca-
ton which may he occasoned by the state
of Italy, and which would disturb the peace
of Europe. The Congress is to consist of the
England. Prussia and Russia, to meet III Il
neutral town. if France consents to the propo-
sal; but the Cabinet Of London, Vienna,
and Berlin have not yet returned an official
answer
The Nord states that the following points
have been agreed upon: Firstly. An adyisa-
bilty of preventing hostilitics, and conse-
quently OF obtaining a formal promise from
Austria not to attack Piedmont. and from
Piedmont not to attack Austria. Secondly.
To take the treaties Of 1918 as the starting
point for further negotiations.
The Emperor of Austria will visit and ex-
anime personally. the condition Of the army
now in Lombard and Venice.
\ disagreeable sensation has been prnduc-
ed in official circles ut st. Petersburg. by the
declaration of the committee of government
of liver. respecting the emancipation Of the
serfs. The nobility express the opinion that
the reform is the ruin of Russia, and the no.
bles.
Dates from India are received to the 18th
Of February. freights for English ports
were looking up.
The Dresden Journal of the Dist of March
states that the prospect of peace is now more
reasonable; that Austria has under certain
conditions, accepted the proposal of France,
to convoke congress III some neutral town,
for the purpose Of discussing Italian af-
fairs.
The Neapolitan e1les left Queenstown on
the 18th, by the Nimrod for Bristol, en- route
for London. Baron Poerio and the remain
der will follow in few DAYS.
MARSErs-Liverpool, March 24.-Cotton
Sales last three days $1,000 bales. All
qualities have advanced Id. Market closed
firm.
readstufs-Breadstuff generally quoted
steady. Flour was dull at lOs(a Us 3D.
Wheat quiet but firm. For the best western
red 81 9d(a9s I'D; white Is ida los; southern
lUs(o.lOs I'd. Corn-the market is dull for
yellow, but all qualities If white have slight
y advanced. Sales at - 2d(a1s sd.
Provisi0ms-Beet is firm for choice; but in
ferior qualities are dull Pork is dull, and
all qualities have slightly declined. Bacon is
hull. Lard is quiet at Cos
State of Trade-Manchester advices are IA
vorable.
London Markets. BreadstuFs firm. Wheat
mas an advancing tendency. Sugar is firm
and partially cd higher.
American securities are quiet. Consols |
9Gs, opening on Wednesday ut 96i@96i.