The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-04-01
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1t was believed that the misunderstanding be-
tween Spain and Mexico had been nearly settled:
but oy recent telegraphc despatch from Madrid
we lean that the government has given orders for
definite settlement of the Mexican question: that an
imposing squadron is being organized and that
great preparations ior war are IN progress.
RUSSIA.
An Important indication of Russian policy is fur
nlshed by telegram from St. Petersburg which
announces the first overt demonstration of i'll will
towards Austria that the Russian government has
thought mt to make since war between Austria and
France has seemed probable. The expectation of
horses over the European frontier of Russia and
roland has been prohibited. OF course this pro-
hlbltion is mainly intended to impede the purchase
OF horses for the Austrian cavalry and artllery but
1t Will equally impede similar purchases for the
frusslan army, if any military demonstration in
support OF Austria should be made by the Germanic
Confederation.
CHINA.
At Shanghai imports continued in brisk demand,
at unchanged prices. Settlements in silk continued
at advanced prices. Prices of tea were extremely
tie to come forward.
At Foo-chow-foc, good business had been done
in tea at rather lower rates
At Canton political affairs were becoming more
quiet. but trade dull
notification had been published threatening tho
braves OF Canton, and clearly expressing want of
confidence with the government of Pekin.
A Danish vessel had been driven away from the
concluded
with Denmark. 900 men died of cholera in
Jeddo during month.
From the Daily Nercs' City Article Friday erelinol
LATEST NEWS BY THE PERSIA.
LONDON, March l9.-The Stock markets opened
with dull appearances in the afternoon, however,
sudden and very remarkable change took place
influential buyers came forward and prices in eve
ry department quickly assumed an upward tenden
| cy, which became still more decided after the re-
| cognized hours of business,
COnSOlS finally closed three al nant
er than yesterday, and towards o'clock a fresh
| rise OF one-elghth per cent. quoted.
English, French and Lombardo-V enetian Rail
| way shares show equal buoyancy
| 10 account for this movement number of reas
| surlng reports were circulated
| According to one, Lord Cowley's diplomatic ex
ertlons have at length attained some important re-
| suits In the interest of peace.
The Improvement on the Paris Rourse TO-DAY
amounted to only cents for account and a pel
| cent for money.
Increased activity prevailed to-day in the dis
count market, and little or no business took place
| below ~ per cent.
| The demand is increased through the large bust
ness now going forward in the transmission of golt
and silver to and from the continent
About t40000 in bar gold was this day with
drawn from the Bank for transmission to the Con
! tinent in payment for silver
The Exchanges are affected by the withdrawal O
silver from the Continent. The sum to be taker
out by the Indian steamers on the 2Oth is f65O 600
| all silver, except f3029.
Bar Silver has advanced to S. 21Sd
! Times CITY Article
The English Funds opened without actual aItera
ton. The tone OF the market was rather better
| oome time alter the termination of the regular
| business, several large purchases were effected
| by Brokers, who frequently act for influential op
orators, and sudden rise occurred of nearly "a pei
! dent.
Rumors were circulated that France and Austri;
have consented to suspend or diminish their arma
ments.
NO doubt was entertained that some important in
telligence had been received.
In the Foreign Exchanges there was slight re
duction in the rates on Holland and Hamburg. Tn
! Colonial produce markets during the week hav
| been quiet.
The traffic returns of receipts in the United King
dom for the week ending March IL show an in
crease of G5l .040.
The Daily Nees describes Mr.. Roebuck's pro
ccedings last night Quixotic, his demand prag
matical, and saysthat it received amid tn
chuckling cheers of Anti Reformers and the re
| proachtul silence of all sincere Liberals.
The Times accounts for the failure by stating tina
last year, when Lord John Russell estabishe,
| the Indian precedent, he wished to keep the
Government in, whereas now he desires to get then
! The Star says the course Mr.. Roebuck commend
ought to be equally secuted by the Government
and the people.
| D1soRGANIzATIoN OF THE CABINEr.-The Time
| says the secession of several members has not lef
to those who remain the legacy of mutual conf
dence or internal peace. The bonds of party dis
cipline are relaxed. The anmosities that al
ways wait on Il losing cause are nlamed, an. NJ
confidence is felt that, when so many have gone
the rest will have resolution to stand the
| ground.
The Morning Star says it is no secret that Lore
). Manners was stuug by the response of the Hous
to his appeal on the Church Rate question into al
offer of resignation. Still more notorious and sig
nifcant is the fact that meeting of upwards 0
forty Conservative members was held the othe
| day in committee room of the House. and Mr.
John Palmer, one of the oldest and most re
spected country gentlemen, was deputed to reques
Lord Derby to withdraw his ill-starred Re
form bill.
The Daily Nees says Lord Derby, when aske
why he could not throw the Reform bill overheard
is reported to have replied that he had found
hard working riding so far without saddle, br
how could he be expected without horse. In othe
words Lord Derby full well understands that tn
moment ne admits his inability to grapple wit
Reform, he virtually surrenders his position.
The Star reports, as an auth entic anecdote, tina
Lord Derby induced Lord Manners not to resigr
by saying that if any more went Lthey would all g
| together .