Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-04-05
BY TELEGRAPH.
LATER FROM VERA CRUz-IMPORTANT NEWS.
New ORLEANS, March 30, 1860.

New ORLEANS, March 81, 1861.
By an arrival from Vera Cruz dates to the 22d inst
have been received here.
After having twice attempted to carry the city oil
Vera Cruz by Storm Miramon raised the siege on the
2lst and fell back towards the Capital.
After the capture of Marn's steamers Mramon sent
decree to the Capital coniscatng all American prop
erty, and expeing the Americans frem the country.
The liberal forces at Jalapa had captured a valuable
supply train of wagons route for Miramon at Vera
Cruz.
The American Consulate at Vera Cruz was the espe-
cial mark for Miramon's guns during the siege.
LATER FROM EUROPE. !
NEW YORK. March Both, 1860
The Steamship Arabia from Liverpool brings dates
to the 18th inst.
The Emperor of France has issued a new circular,
declaring positively his intention to annex Savoy i'll
agreeable to the population.
Both houses of Parliament had agreed to address the
Queen, commencing the French Treaty.
Switzerland protests against the annexation of Savoy
to France
LIVERPOOL MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL, March II, 1860.
Cotton-Saes of the week 10000 bales The mar
ket opened with declining tendency for Upands but
lands Sid Stock at Liverpool sol 900 bales of which
675 900 are American.
Flour quiet but steady.
Wheat firm.
Corn dull.
Rice frm and advanced Sd ed lower qualities i'm
proved most.
Rosin dull and all qualities slightly declined.
Spirits Turpentne dull. Consos 9411a 945s.
ADDITIONAL BY THE ARABIA.
NEW YORK, March 3lst, 1860.
The London Times Paris Correspondent says that an
angry autograph letter from Napoleon had reached Vic
tor Emmanuel The Emperor invites the King not to
ccpt Tuscany in his own right. He may name prince
of his house Tor Tuscany but IS debarred from oc-
cupyng the Romagna, which may be governed by a
Vicar acceptable to the Pope.
The second warning, which Immediately precedes ex-
communication has been sent to Victor Emmanuel by
the Pope.
One Day from Europe.
New YORK, April 2, 1860
The Steamer Bavaria, from Southampton, has arrived
with news to the 18th inst, one day later.
great manifestation in honor Of the Pope occurred
at the Vatican.
Turin letter states that the Savoy question has
been definitely settled and that of Tuscany is in fair
way of coming to conclusion.
WASHINGTON CITY, D. c., APRIL I'd, 1860,
The Democrats of the House will oppose the admis-
sion of Kansas under the Wyandot Constitution as it
VIOLATES solemn treaty contracts with the Cherokee
ton, and abrogates the boundary defined in the
original territorial law.
CHARLESTON, s. c., April 2, 1860
The Brig Jehossee, on a legitimate trading voyage,
tbs coast of Africa has been overhaued and taken
torcibe possession of by British Cruiser Her officers
and crew treated with gross ndignity.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, D. g., March 49, 1860.
Yesterday the Senate passed the bill for the increase
of the pay of Navy Officers.
The House discussed the polygamy bill, and debated
the Army bill. The Committee of Ways and Means
reported the General Appropriation bills, aggregatng,
with those previously passed, fftythree and third mil
| lions of dollars.
WASHINGTON, March 3Oth 1860
The Senate on yesterday refused to take recess dur
| ing the Charleston Convention.
In the House, message received from the Pres
ident, denying the power of the House to raign him
before investigating committee said he subject
to the House only specific impeachment charges The
utssaSe was Hercey aCCdCheu ny tne EepuDncau eHl-
bers and defended by the Democrats
WASHINGTON, D. g., March 81, 1860.
SENATE.-On yesterday, the President sent in a COM
munication in reply to the resolutions asking for nfor-
nation relative to the recent captures in the Gulf He
justifes the conduct of our naval officers. The Senate
then took up private bills.
HoUsE.-1he House passed the Senate bill providing
for the return Of letters to the writer's with their
and residence endorsed thereon The House then con-
sidered private bills.
To-day Saturday is set apart by the Senate for the
consideration of District business The House stands
adjourned until Monday.
ATTEMPTED RESCUE.
PHILADELPHIA March 29th 1860
Yesterday the Aboitionsts endeavored to rescue the
Judge Cadwalader, but the police drove them off, and
took tie slave to prison. habeas corpus has been is
sued returnable this morning.
MIR. COBB DECLINES.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 29th, 1860.
Hon. Howell Cobb declines being candidate for the
Presidency.
Further California News.
/ MALoY's STATION, March 30-The California over
land mail to the 10th instant furnishes the following
The news from the WashOe mines continues to absorb
public attention. The Mexican Company had declined
to sell of their claim, and refused an offer of 81
900 per foot. The Ophr claim was held at even a
higher About 100000 worth of ore was visible
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