Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
Still Later-Arriyal Of the Persia.

New YORK, March oU.-lhe Royal mai
steamship Persia. with Liverpool dates of the
10Th inst. arrived here this forenoon. The
steamship City of Manchester arrived out OF
the Eth. and the Fulton on the 18th.
The proceedings in Parliament had beer
unimportant, all apparently awaiting the
parliamentary struggle on the Dist
The Atlantic Telegraph Company were
still considering the Government order of 4
conditional guarantee, one Of the conditions
monopoiy for landing the cables on New
foundland. Another company is said to be
preparing to carry out project without gov
ornamental aid.
Continental adyices had been very war
like. The Moniteur's second article had an
unfavorable effect
Lord Cowly had returned to Paris. II,
had An interview with the Emperor of Aus
tria, but nothing definite is known with TO
gard to his mission. Reassuring rumors
were circulated on the 18th, causing con.
siderable advance Of the funds at London, a
slight advance at Paris, aud one per cent at
Vienna.
The Austrian journals wore very bellicose,
preparations by that power.
The affairs of Sardinia were unchanged,
II is reported Mat a secret treaty erists betlreen
tie King Of Sardinia amt Napoleon. The
latter guarantees offensive and defensive aid
against Austria, and security for Sardinia in
any Lombardy acquisitions, on the coudi-
tion that Savoy and Nice be ceIed 20 France.
The Spanish official Journal announces that
Spain had received full satisfaction from
Mexico.
The Portuguese Ministry had resigned
The Duke Of Tergeria 81 heads the new
Cabinet.
Russia forbids the export Of horses by the
way Of her European frontiers.
LATEsT.-LoYDoN, Saturday morning.
The stocks yesterday opened dull but il the
afternoon a remarkable change occurred
Several large purchases were made by inhu-
entail buyers. causing sudden advance of
three-9ig hths. Rumors were circulated that
France and Austria had consented to sus-
pend or diminish their ornaments.
No doubt maS entertained t&at some import
ant intelligence had been recsired. After
business hours tho improvement became still
more decided, with further advance Of one
eighth. Among the rumors WAS one to the
effect that Lord Cowly's mission has attain
cd some important result in the interest Of
peace.
Rumors prevailed Of DISCRIMINATION of
the English cabinet Lord Manners was
stung by the response of the House to his ap-
peal On the church rates question and ten
dered his resignation, but that he was Undue
ed by Lord Derby to withdraw.
A meeting Of forty conservative members
had sent u deputation to Lord Derby, re-
questing him to withdraw the Reform bill
His reported reply is interpreted by the
Daily News to mean that the moment he I'D
mitted his inability to grapple with reform,
he virtually surrendered his position.
The London Times says the Leading sub
marine cable makers are willing to contract
for the successful Submergence of the Allan
tic cable, taking all risk themselves.
The NeapGlitan exiles continued to attract
sympathy. and liberal subscriptions were
being made To the relief fund. One Of them
who went to Bristol in adyaace, met with an
ovation there. Ills carriage was drawn
through the streets by TIE. people amidst
great ehs,rlug.
fnANcG.-Thc ominous silence respecting
Cowley's mission tended t. increase the APP
prehensions ola war 4 rumor was current
that the Lyons railway had received orders to
keep in readiness for the transport of 1900
men,
Some American. whose name was unknown
and who had received disastrous news from
home. had thrown himself into the lava eur
rent of Mount Eesuviu-. The body was M
-tantly consumed.
II was Stgted that IN GccortiaHce riM tie
'rishes ct Me Pope, the French hoopS ~M
proiong their Stly M Ro0ts.
Rrs>lA-Siesp was being laid to Schamyps
capital III the Caucasus. \ stubborn defence
was expected
EoMMERcIAL.-LIvEGPuo Vi
the week $4,000 bales, ipclnding i,50U OH specula
ton and 1900 fes export. The market opened
firm, but owing 80 uBiayorube Indian accounts and
war ruIsor.. all qualities declined Id, particularly
f., uplands.
The estimated sales on Friday were 900 bales.
the market closing quiet. Stock III port j6e,0 900
ba!c=. including 3ly, 600 Of American.
adstufs.-Flour closed dull at los. o. lbs. Sd.
Wheat frm good American demanded extreme
rates, owing 70 the scarcity. Cogn dull
ProvisioH..-B-ef firm for good, but dull foi III.
ferior. Pork dull. and WAC offered al n decline.
Bacon dull Lard dull quotations nominal.
proiuse %u:ar dull, ut decline VI ID ny Il.