The Evansville daily journal., 1859-02-19
LIVERPOOL. Feb. 4

LIVERPOOL, Feb. A.
All qualities of Cotton have slightly ad-
vaaced Uplands advanced ] and Orleans
and Mobile 1-l6. Market closed quiet bHt
steady. Breadstuffs firm but quiet. Pro-
visions firm. .-
Richardson & Spence's Circular reports
-four dull, except for choice, which was
firm Wheat firm but quiet; sales of west
ern at IS Sd to 9s; white IS I'd 10 10s.-
Corn firm, holders demanding an advance
for white. Provisions were generally firm.
Beef steady; extra mess sold at BIS. Pork
firm. Bacon firm. Lard buoy aant at 55(9
Sos. Holders ask Cos at the close. f
The disquietude in political affairs through
out Europe was on the increase.
The Bombay mail of January llth had
been telegraphed. The British had met
with various successes.
The project for the encouragement of cot
ton culture in India was debated in the
House of Commons on Friday, the 4th
inst.
Prince Napoleon and his band had arrived
at Paris.
The Bourse had fluctuated considerably,
and prices had declined nearly one per cent.
after the reception of the Queens speech.
Queen Victoria opened Parliament in per-
son, on the Sd inst. Her speech commences
with congratulations on the state OF the
country and the progress made in India
On foreign affairs it says, "I receive from
all foreign powers assurances of friendly
feelings; to cultivate and conform these
feelings to maintain inEiolate the faith of
public treaties, and to contribute as far as
fYaHn ayf. and TO fhn
! tion OF general peace, are the objects of my
Increasing solicitude.
The treaties with China and Japan are
mentioned as promising great commercial
advantages. Satisfaction is expressed at the
abolition by France of the abolition of Afri-
can immigration ON the East coast of Afri-
ca, and pending negotiations give promise of
the total abandonment of the system.
In respect to Mexico, the speech says the
state of the Republic, distracted with civil
| war, induced me to carry forbearance to its
| utmost limit in regard to the wrong and in
dignities which the British residents have
been subjected at the hands of the two con-
tending parties. They at length have car
ricd it to such an extent that / have
been obliged to give instructions to the
commander of the naval forces in those seas
to demand, and if necessary, to enforce a re-
paration.
An increased expenditure for the navy Is
| asked for an account of the universal intro
duction of steam into naval warfare
The rest of the speech appertains to local
questions. Among the measures promised
are parliamentary reform and new bank
| ruptcy law.
An address in reply to the speech was
agreed to by both Houses.
Lord Melville in the House of Lords, and
Lord Palmerston in the House of Commons,
| complained of the silence of government in
| regard to the threatening state of the Italian
affairs and other matters of interest.
Lord Derby and D'Israelisexpressed con-
| fidence in the maintainance of peace.
France continues her warlike prepara-
| tions.
1t il rumored that Pellissier will soon re-
| turn to be succeeded as Minister to London,
! by the Duke De Montebello.
Great anxiety was felt regarding the
| speech of the Emperor of France, which is
| to be delivered at the opening of the Legis-
! lature, on the 7th inst
1t was rumored that he was preparing a
surprise for the world, and that war was a
certainty.
The Minister of the Colonies decided that
emigration of Africans, shall be superseded
| 10y Chinese.
| Rumors were current in England, OF ex-
| tensive warlike preparations by the French,
| including the addition of 1000 men to the
| force of the navy.
The marriage of Prince Napoleon, was
| celebrated at Turin, ON the goth. The bris
dial party forthwith started for Paris.
Turin letters say that matters looked
| slightly more pacific there.
The Austrian Sc, 900, 900 loan was intro
duced ON the London change at 80. The
loan was quoted at a discount for some time,
but suddenly improved and closed at small
! premium.
| The Brazilian mail brings the news that
Brazil had offered mediation with Para
| quay, in regard to her difficulties with the
! United States.
The American commander had accepted
the offer, and the Brazilian admiral had
| gone to Paraguay on the mission.
The price of coffee, at Rio was unchang-
| ed.
The Melbourne mail of Dec. Is, had
reached England.
Gold to the amount of El6s, 900, was on
the way to England.
American securities were generally firm