The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-12-13
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS
Arrival OF the Steamer Redan,
Details of European Adviccs

New YORK, December 12.-The steamer Redan,
from Liverpool on the 9th ult., has arrived here.
Though not SO late as the advices per steamer
Europa, via Cape Race her files contain some in
teresting details of previous advices.
The details Of the latest China news state that on
two occasions, thirty thousand Tartar cavalry
were completely routed, and two thousand killed.
Fifty guns were taken also. The Allies had only
eighteen wounded. The Times correspondent,
Consul Parks, and three officers taken prison
ers and conveyed to Pekn, where they were well
treated The Chinese sent flag of truce with
provisions for making treaty, but Lord Egiu de-
marded the release of the prisoners before negoti-
ating. The Emperor's brother was appointed Chief
Commissioner to make peace. All was quiet at
Shanghae.
The latest Government despatch says that the
Allies were within six miles OF Pekin.
The London Times reviews the secession move
ments In the United States, and reiterates its be
lief that the Union would be maintained
Count tlahant has been appointed French Am
bassador to London.
The King of Belgium seriously i'll.
Count Peliissier has been appointed Governor of
Algeria; Count Chasseleup Laubat has been made
French Minister of Marine, and Admiral Hamein
Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor.
Other changes are expected in the French Min
istry.
The whole Diplomatic Corps at Gaeta, at the re-
quest OF France, had quilted there for Rome
ESPECIAL DESPATCH.
From Washington
WASHINGTON, Dec. l2.-The Committee of Thirty
three met to-day. Mr. Hawkins was the only one
absent. Mr.. BOyce was present, but took no active
part in the proceedings. An ex-member of Con-
gress from North Carolina was, on motion Of Mr..
Wilson, appointed clerk There was general in
terchaDge of views but no positive action. Messrs
Davis, of Maryland, Nelson, of Tennessee, and
Davis, of Mississippi, addressed the Committee
The latter detailed the grievances of the South in
speech occupying one hour and a half in its de-
livery. Several Republicans responded, expressing
conservative views. The whole point at issue is
the territorial question. The Committee adjourned
at P. NJ, after free interchange ofviews and
with decided prospects that the Committee will be
able to make a satisfactory report. The ultra-Re-
publicans are very much alarmed lest the Commit
tee commit the party to something Objectionable to
them.
1t is currently reported that Mr. Trescott assist
ant Secretary ofState, is about to resign. If so,
it will cause great embarrassment, as Mr. Cass is
not familiar with the details of the office.
The cause assigned for the appointment of P. F.
Thomas, Esq, Commissioner of Patents, to be Sec
retary of Treasury, was to keep the Cabinet full,
otherwise Mr.. Clayton, the first assistant, would
have been appointed.
WAsHINdToN, Dec 12.-At meeting of the Joint
Committee on Printing, to-day, present--Senators
Fitch, Davis, Anthony, and Representatives Curly
and Haskips, the contract made by Mr.. Heart the
Superintendent of the Public Printing, for the pur-
chase of the printing establishment formerly owned
by Mr.. Wendell, for Government printing office,
was approved, without dissent. The price agreed
to be paid is Sl35,000 which the Superintendent
thinks be save in single session. on the print
ing and binding.
1t is understood that Mr.. Gurley will tomorrow
introduce resolution declaring the Office of Printer
to the House vacant, and directing the Superin-
tendent to contract forthwith for the execution of
the printing OF the present session. As yet, no
documents have been printed for the House, on ac-
count of the absence of Mr.. Ford, the printer.
The President to-day sent to the Senate the
nomination for Commissioner of Patents, and
the name of Hon. Philip Frank Thomas, of Mary
land, Secretary OF the Treasury, which were unani-
mously confirmed, without the customary refer
ence. The President also transmitted the nomina-
tion of Ex-Governor Weller, of California as
Minister to Mexico.
The political position of Senator BENJAMIN has
been misunderstood. He is strong secessionist
Representative Lamar left here to night for Mis-
slssppi, to attend the State Convention
Union Demonstration Mt Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l2.-Potiphar Curtis the
abolition lecturer, announced to lecture here
tomorrow night, at Concert Hall, but the pro-
prietors7of tie Hall apprehended renewal of the
riot which occurred at the National Hall, when
Curtis spoke last in this city, in eulogiZng John
Browns merits, they have refused the use of the
Hall on the present occasion. Mayor Henry has
been in consultation with the managers of the
lecture, and advised them not to force Curtis
the public at the present time, especially on the
day which the citizens have set apart for their
grand Union demonstration, when they desire to
convince the South that Northerners desire the
protection of their rights. The Mayor offered the
Committee the use of five hundred policemen to
preserve order if Curtis persists in lecturing, but
he advised them to desist, this force might
not be sufficient to prevent riot.
The Union demonstration tomorrow promises to
be an impressive affair. The public buildings,
courts and many private stores will be closed and
citizens generally will unite in swelling the mass
meeting at independence Hall.
Curtis friends have postponed his lecture to
some future period
Excitement at Independence, Mo. IA Bold
Attempt at Robbery.
INDEPENDENCE, Dec. IA party of four men
went to the house of Mr.. Morgan Walker, situated
about eight miles from this city, to demand of him
his money and negroes. Mr. Walker having been
notified yesterday that such demand would be
made, called some Of mis- neighbors to his assist
ance. AS soon as the robbers made their appear
ances they were fired upon, and one was killed and
another was wounded. The wounded man and the
other two of the party made their escape.
The Sheriff of the county and a posse of men
in pursuit of them The robbers are from Kan
sas, and were betrayed by whom they had
pressed into aiding them. There is great deal of
excitement existing here in regard to the affair and
should the robbers be caught, doubt they will
be summarily punished.
Receipts and Exports of fCotton--Exchange
and Money.
New ORLEANS, Dec. l0.-The receipts of cotton
at this port during the past three davs have been
10000 bales. The exports for the week from this