New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-04-26
A MORE PACIFIC ASPECT
PROSPECTS OF a PEACE coyssEs.
TERRIBLE s STEAMBOAT DISASTER,
EXPLOSION OF THE ST. NICHOLAS
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DOMESTIC INTELLIGENCE.
[BY The NATIONAL LrSE.l

NEW YoRK, April 25.-The iron screw steamship
City Of Washington. Capt. Petrie, arrived at this
port this evening She left Liverpool on Wednesday
the 18th ns and her advices are four DAYS later than
were received by the Arabia at Halfax
Political Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL, April l3.-The political aspect OF
affairs the Continent has assumed less threaten
ing appearance than was manifested at the departure
Of the Arabia.
During the earlier part Of the week the rumors Of
impending war were Of very alarming character,
but the latest advices from the Continent indicate
return to more pacific measures.
The ornaments Of France and Austria are still
continued but with less activity than has heretofore
characterized their movements, and there is now
some indications that Peace Congress will soon be
convened
Austria has proposed to the other great powers
that before the assembling Of Peace Congress to
discuss the Italian question, the beligerent powers
shall simultaneously discontinue their ornaments
To this proposition France and the other powers
have assented.
In the British Parliament the ministry, about to
give some satisfactory statements in relation to the
state OF European AFFAIRS with reference more partcu
larry to the pending difficulties upon the Italian ques-
tion, have promised to do so by the 18th of this
month. ---e ]. g6
Parliament will probably be dissolved in about one
week. .s
The House of Commons has rejected resolution
which was offered in favor of voting by ballot BY
majority Of three.
France.
The Paris Monteur publishes another article in its
| official column of conciliatory tone towards the
German powers, repudiating the ideas which appear
to be entertained by them that the Emperor has any
intention to Interfere with their independence.
Warlike rumors continue to be circulated in Paris
and Germany. e7~s
PARIS, April 13.-The Paris Bourse closed buoy.
ant. On Tuesday, the 18th, the three per cents
closed at 6Sf
Paul Morphy Crowned
Paul Morphy, the champion of chess left Paris for
England on the 9th instant, from whence be expects
shortly to sail for the United States.
Before leaving Paris complimentary dinner was
| rendered to him, which he accepted.
st. Arnaut, prominent member of the chess fra.
ternity, presided.
| Lequesnes bust Of Paul Morphy was decorated
and crowned with laurel concession unanimousl,
made by the Assembly that he was the best ches.
player that ever lived.
Liverpool Cotton Market.
LIVERPOOL, April l3-The sales Of Cotton for the
three business days, since the sailing of the Arabia
amount to q 900 bales OF this amount speculator
| took 1000 and exporters 5000 bales.
The market continues depressed, and Cotton ha
declined l6 to ac., on the quotations by the Arabia
The decline is chiefly on Inferior, although somt
authorities quote Middling Orleans at Id. decline.
| Messrs. Glare & Sons circular quotes Middlng Or
leans at I'D, and Middling Uplands at I'd.
The estimated sales on Wednesday were 5000 bales
| The advices from Manchester and other manufac
turing districts are Of less favorable character.
The demand for goods and yarns was less active
but the market closed steady.
| LONDON, April 13-The funds have improved in
tone and closed with an advance Of to on the quo
tations by the Arabia.
Consos for money closed at 95t.
| LIVERPOOL, April l3.-The breadstuffs market has
considerably improved in tone and closed firm with
an advancing tendency.
at previous rates.
| Wheat closed with an advancing tendency.
| The Liverpool Provision market closed generally
| with an advancing tendency.
Richardson, Spence & Co.'s circular reports thai
Beef closed buoyant. There was large speculative
inquiry and holders demanded an advance Of 2s. Sd
| to 5s.
Pork closed quiet, but holders are demanding ar
advance. Bacon closed quiet at previous quotations
Lard closed dull, but quotations are generally un
changed.
The same authority reports the Sugar marke
closed dull at previous quotations. Rice closed quie
and unchanged. Coffee closed quiet-prices un
changed Rosin closed dull, at previous rates. spir
its of Turpentine closed at 46s. Cd. .5
| LONDON, April l3.-American securities are gener
ally unchanged. There was q good demand, and th,
market closed steady and quiet