Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1860-05-24

changed. Consols 951a954.
Bank rates have been reduced to four and
half.
Arrival of the Persia.
NEW YORK, May 23.-The steamer Persia
has arrived at Sandy Hook with Liverpool
dates of the 18th.
The steamer North America arrived al
Liverpool on the 10th. and Arago on the
Ilth. Cotton sales of the week Is. 600 bales,
of which spectators took $500 and export
ers $500 bales. Fair qualities improved full
ly /. Quotations show an increase OF on
New Orleans and Mobile cOttOns Middling
and lower qualities are firm, but quotations
are unchanged. Holders offer freely but
show no disposition to press sales. Orleans
fair Sd; Orleans middling 6sd. Consols for
money closed at 95.
New YORK, May 23.--COtton sales Friday
5000 bales, of which spectators and export
ers took 1000 bales, closing firm, Mobile
Fair, d, Mobile Middling, 6 SIG; Upland
Middling, 6 3l6. Stock at Liverpool l.027,-
600 bales, of which 1888 90 bales are Ameri-
can.
Manchester advices are favorable. the mar
ket being firm, but rather Quieter. Bread
stuffs steady. Corn, all qualities slightly
declined. Provisions dull, with declining
tendency. Consols 951. Bullion in the
Bank has dc C ceased 49O, 90 pounds.
prominent topic. The Instruction continues
in the Interior. There was panic in Shang-
hal. Business was suspended, owing TO the
advance OF the Rebels.
fredericksburg opposition is expected
by the Derby party to the repeal OF the paper
duty.
Lord Woodbam explained the result of
the negotiation with Central America. He
said the treaty had been signed but not
ratified.
The right of passage over the Isthmus has
been recognized.
Tue Manchester Cotton supply Association
held their annual meeting. The prospects
are encouraging for the extension OF the Cot
ton producing d. ca
The French BUurse closed fat. Rents
70f Csc.
Garibaldi embarked at Genoa with 220O
men. He was received with the widest en-
thusiasm aud is expected TO cut out "a Nea-
politan trigate, which is watching Tor him.
Three thousand more volunteers would start
soon to join him. ODonnel had retained
TO Madrid.
1t is rumored that a collision occurred be-
tween the Chinese aud Russians Oh the from
tier. The UHimatam Of tue allies has been
declared 10 the Chinese.
LONDON.-AmerIcan securities are almost
nominal. ConsOls 94sa9j, having declined
under the Chinese letters.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON. May 3.-Hoase.-The Gene
raj Appropriation Dill was debated.
The Pacific Telt graph Bill amended.
The Senate cOncurred IN the action of the
House on the deficiency bill. which now
awaits the Presidents signature.
committee OF conference was appointed
on the Consular and Diplomatic Bill.
Sailed.
New YORK, May 23-The steamer Asia
sailed to-day for Liverpool taking $40, 900
specie.
Markets.
New ORLEANS. May 23.-Cotron dull. sales
to day $500 bales; middling 104all Sugar
dull. Germ steady. 70a90. Mes Pork quiet,
10 90. Freights and Exchange unaltered.
CINCINNATI, May 23.--Flour declined 10
cents, al $40. Wheat declined cenIs Corn
has declining tendency at AZ. Whisky
steady. Provisions dull.
New York, May 23.--Flour declined CTS.
Mess Pork quieI, prime lower. Molasses SO.
Sugar steady. advanced I the week.