New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-10-29
TELeoRApHEo TO THE NEW ORLEANS CRESCENT.
OFFICIAL EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE /.
GENERAL EUROPEAN WAR FEARED.
POSITION OF THE GREAT POWERS.
10y TIE RATIONAL LEE

[BY rA1fo.AL LIsG.l
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2S.-The European mail. by
the Persia bring advices from our Minister in Eng
iahd ana from legations on the Continent which
represent that the sovereigns of Europe begin
mug 10 despair OF any peaceabe settlement of the
complicated questions involved in the reconstruc-
uoh OF the Italian governments, and are fearful
that general European war is not far distant.
they represent that England cannot depend
upon any power but Germany to sustain her policy
and England being favorable to the reform move
ment in Italy, finds it difficult to determine what
course of action to adopt between the two parties
The Russian Government has SO far held itself in
allegiance, reserving the privilege of adopting such
course of action as circumstances may dictate
after the position of the other Great Powers has
been fnlly determined on.
The Emperor Alexander has ordered his Minis
ters at the principal courts in Europe to meet him
at warsaw, for the purpose of gathering from them
personally the exact position of affairs at the va
rious capitals in relation to the Italian and other
questions and to instruct them how to act in view
of the present condition of Europe.
Washington Rumors.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2s.-Every effort is made in
the San Juan question, hence the contradictory
statements which made respecting it.
report prevails that requistion will be made
by the Government for certain prominent persons
who are known to have been aiders and abettors of
the recent Harper's Ferry nsurreeton. but the
report cannot be traced to any reliable source.
1t is also reported that Spain has concluded an
important treaty with the Miramon Government Of
Mexico.
Congressional Election in Virginia
PErERsBrRG, Va, Oct 2s.-The returns of the
election in this District for Congress, indicate
Roger A. Pryor as the successful candidate, he
having from 1900 to 1900 majority over his oppo-
nents.
Arrival Of the Steamship Northern Light
NEW YORK, Oct. 2s.-The steamship Northern
Light has arrived at this port from Aspinwal,
bringing California dates of the 5th, which have
been anticipated by the steamship Baltic, which
arrived here three days ago. The Northern Light
brings her full complement of passengers.
Trial Of the Harper's Ferry Insurgents
CHARLEsTowN, Va. Oct. 2s.-The trial of Brown,
and the other Harper's Ferry conspirators, was
continued to-day. The court room was crowded
with spectators. -0 ..... +.
A number Of witnesses were examined, but no
new facts elected.
Gov. Floyd, the Secretary of War, arrived here
to-day from Washington to attend as witness in
in the trial of the insurgents.
Arrival Of the Outlaw Cook.
CHARLEsTowN, Va, Oct. 2S.-The Sheriff Of this
county arrived here to-day, having in charge the
insurgent. John E. Cook. He is confined in the
city Jail to await his trial.
Browns Counsel.
CHARLEsTowN, Va. Oct. 2S.-Geo. N. Hoyt ESQ.,,
of Boston, has arrived here. He will act in Browns
coming trial as his principal counsel. His engage
ment in Browns case shows that the many Aboli-
ton friends of Brown are determined that he shall
be ably defended.
Domestic Markets
NEW YORK, Oct 2s.-Flour closed dull-sales to-
day of TO- 900 bbls. at 81 s5 to ~ 95 for superfine
Corn closed very dull. The Provision market
closed quiet. Whisky closed quiet at 27ac.
CINCINNATI, Oct. 2s.-Flour has declined 10 to
15c.-sales to-day of 700 bbls. at 81 10. Whisky
firn-sales to-day of 1000 bbls at 23l to 23sc.
Corn closed firm at 43c. for new 60 to Csc. for old.
Oats closed frm-sales of 1000 sacks at Acc. per
bushel. Western Mess Pork closed quiet-sales
to-day of 700 bbs. at $l3 IS. Lard closed firm at
lO4c.
New YORK, Oct 2S.-The Cotton market closed
steady-sales to-day 23O0 bales. Flour closed with
an advancing tendency--quoted at 81 so to 81 90
for superfine. Mixed Corn is quoted at 81 per
bushel. Lnseed Oil quoted at 55c to SIC. Pork
dull at SIS Is to SIS 80. Muscovado Sugar closed
quiet at 5'c. to 71c.
CINCINNATI. Oct. 2s.-Flour quoted at decline
of &C., superfine quoted at "a TO- Baltimore Flour
quoted at advance of Sc. to sc. Whisky closed
firm at 23lc.
River Intelligence.
V1cKsBuRG, Oct. 2s.-The Alonzo Childs passed
down at noon, the Charmcr at 2 o'clock, the Lucy
Holcombe at o'clock and the Adriatic at o'clock
this evening.
LOUISVILLE, Oct 2S.-The steamer Fred Iron, of
the Louisville and st. Louis line of packets is
aground at Portland Bar, below this city.
LOUISIANA SENAToRsHIP.-The Floyd Louisianian
nsinuates that we have right to say anything
about the election of United States Senator in
Louisiana. We are confident that the editor would