Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-10
OF THE STEAMER PER.

THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE
NEw foRK, Dec. S.-Thc steamer Persia from Iixer.
pool with advices the 26th u three DAYS later than
per Edinburg, arrived this morning.
The steamer Nova Scotia arrived out on the 2ith and
the Arago and Indian the 25th.
The invitation the European Congress had moi h..,
issued, more difficulties having been started.
IL was reported that the Emperor Napoleon proposes
general. disarmament.
Austria is reported to have raised another decided diff
hcuty regarding the Congress- and the invitations were
accordingly held 10 abeysnce The regency question n
was said, causes the difficulty
Lord Cowley, IL Is reported has been authorized nv
the Emperor Napoleon to propose to England genera.
aud simultaneous disarmament. The London Journals
however, treat the idea as absurd Lord Covley as ~
London.
The English army will be increased by additional bata
lions equivalent to eleven new regiments
The Paris Bourse closed firm at 7Of soc
The French Journals have been instructed 20
the idea Of n general disarmament
the state OF Italian affairs was unchanged
The Sandman Government had issued circular da-
lending It's course regarding the regency
spain was chartering steamers aud contracting for
stores Tor the war with Morocco Nothing decisive has
yet occurred in Morocco
Austria granted full amnesty TO all perso,s rou,ro
missed in the Italian affairs.
The Bombay mail of November l2th, had been te,s
graphed The reported death of Nena Sahb lacked
OF the f6O0,OO0 to be raised by the A,snti, T.l.
graph Company, Only one-siKth has vet been
The assistance extended by government Is regarded as
inadequate.
Hon. NJ Ephinstone, author of works on India died a.
his seat in Surry on the 2ist ult N'-' 0''u ~
Dr. Smethurst was removed to Newgate on the 22d,
preparatory to his trial for bigamv
The King OF Sardinia has issued decree for immcd
atey applying sum of four millions TO forying Creme
ma, Pavia, Tomato, and other places.
Intelligence from Potsdam still reports n favorable
progress IN the condition of the King of Prussia His
Majesty takes his daily walks
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Eirrpool Cotton Markst-Saes of the veek Q snO
bales including 200 bales spectators and 300 bales
for export There is but little inquiry and the prices
weak and irregular and barely maintained
The sales Of Friday were 5000 bales including 900
bales Tor export and speculation. The market closed
quiet at the following quotations New Orleans fair rs
middling ol6; Mobile fair 5-s middling s;upand
fair S-lG, mddling "a. Stock in port 425 900 bales
including 100000 bales American.
Hewts Circular quotes Cotton has been dull all tho
week The demand has been moderate and there il
siderable disposition TO realize. Prices close Hat at
slight decline for all qualities of Orleans and Mobiles and
a decline OF is on uplands. The imports have been
As, 600 bales. Amount estimated at 10000 bales A.
ganst lOl 900 bales period last year New Orleans
midng S-S; Mobile middling +Upands middling
q "a
Mantts Circular says, imports not having been
landed the trade buy sparingly The choice offered il
not good and holders act it'll much general confidence
hcssrs Clare Co, say there has been n slow market
with an evident healthy tone. The Manchester market
alone gives any degree OF sieadness here. Desirable lots
are scarce, and prices well maintained Lower qualities
especially sandy descriptions, easier.
hearseys Circular quotes American cotton lower from
the general dulnes but for the sefu range solid New
orleans new crop, the demand far exceeds the supply
here ~Fr'
Messrs Richardson 4 Spence say the supply Of new
crop is limited, and prices fairly supported There
- however, no confidence Ia the maintenance of pres
aud the qualities aoat offered at decline of Ia !,
S5. Indeed decline of liz 5-s is conceded in some
cases The refuse Of the old crop here is nominal New
crop New Orleans mddliug is quoted at 5-l6
Manchester advices favorable The market closed
quite but firm at full prices
liverpool BreadstuFs MdrkeL-Messrs Richardson
Spence Co quote brcadstuis very dull at Tuesday,
decline Fluor 23s 2Ss. Red wheat qs Cd n los ~.
white "a Cd lis Cd Yellow corn SIS n 32s Cd white
35s 3ss - ~
LperPool Provision UGrksk-BeeGi il heavy and there
IL but ittle inquiry and prices are weak Pork s dnl
put prices steady. Hacon is quiet new Ia wanted Lard
is firm at 57s %. a So. cd.
liverpool Produce MIrkei-Pot and pearl asbes nuia,
at 2s 3D. 2Is Cd for both Sugar closes buoyant at
an advance of Cd Coffee is heavy and quotations hare
" maintained Rice heavy. Fish oils are slow Of sale
ol prices unaltered Linseed is in good demand at 49,.
29s Rosin is steady at As Id. H. Cd for common to
good American Spis Turpentine 33s. Cd. a Sis 3D.
Iea-Al qualities have slightly declined except green
London Harkets.-Blring's circular quotes bread.
s'uhs with declining tendency, aud buyers demand
reduction
Iron dull for rail and bars Sales at Gj los for both
Pgiron on the Clyde, closed firm and all qualities slight
~ advanced-sales at ga.
Rice closed firm Spts Turpentne steady At STA A
SIS Cd Iallow is quiet sales at 5ss n 5ss Sd
Honey hdrket.-Thc money market is easv and gepe
rally unchanged Bullion in the Bank Of England has
increased el2j, 900 sterling
American securities closed firm.
Con'ol' % is o6 IL foe money, and o5 Ia so IS