The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-03-13
LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICA.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

25th, and per telegraph, via Queenstown, intei-
gence to the 2Gth.
The resolution offered in the British House OF
Commons in opposition to the Budget has been re-
jected by l16 majority.
The arrangements have been concluded for Lord
Elgin going to China on an extraordinary mission
The British Channel Fleet has gone to the Med-
terranean, it rumored, on account OF Spain
having demanded large cession of territory from
Morocco as condition of peace.
Austria rejects Engand's Italian propositions and
announces that she abides by the Vilafranca agree
ment. She will not employ force at present but
reserves liberty to do so in the future.
Spain demands from Morocco, as condition of
peace, a large indemnity and the possession of all
conquered territory, etc.
The Atlantic Telegraph Company propose again
to attempt to restore the old cable.
SECOND DESPATCH.
HALIFAX, March 12.-The America brings no list
of the Hungarian passengers.
Of the fG00, 900 of the capital of the Allan
tic Telegraph Company, only f7O,OO0 have been
subscribed.
The London Morning Chronicle intmates the fol-
lowing as the provisions OF the new treaty OF ALI
ance between Austria and Russia, namely:
First.-Ample concessions by Austria to Russia
in all matters touching the Holy Places at Jerusa-
lem.
Second-Austria agrees to conform her policy
to that of Russia, as to the Danubian provinces
and Servia
Third-As compensation for these concessions
Russia guarantees to Austria all her Territory, in
Guiding Hungary and Venetia, lag ainst insurrection
and foreign foes.
Advices from Madrid say the Spanish squadron
was about bombarding the seaport towns of Mo-
rocco.
The London Times, referring to the French
Commercial treaty, calls attention to the immense
impetus which will be impaired to the cotton
trade.
1t is reported that England and France are about
to sign convention relative to the prizes resulting
from the China expedition.
banquet took place at London on the 22nd of
February, in honor of Washingtons memory.
The Paris correspondent of the Times counte-
nances rumor that Napoleon is endeavoring to
conciliate the Pope; and that arrangements res
pecting Romagna, likely to satisfy both parties,
had been proposed. Vicarate and lay Govern
ment are spoken Of
The Paris correspondent of the London Globe
says the chances of war in the spring are daily
becoming stronger. Austria is accumulating troops
behind the Mncio and the north banks of the river
Pc. Other continental correspondents write in
the same strain.
A majority If the Madrid journals are opposed to
the conclusion of peace with Morocco and de-
mand the occupation of Tangiers.
The King of Sardinia and Count Cavour
mained at Milan at the latest accounts. They
were cordially received.
The clergy had presented complimentary ad-
dress to the King.
1t is denied that the King of Sardinia was about
to address proclamation to the inhabitants Of
Central Italy.
Letters affirm that the Pope had received a COM
munication from the King of Sardinia demonstra-
ting the improbabilty of the retention of the JIM
brian Marshes of Rome, and proposing treaty of
cesslon. The negative reply of the Pope was
couched in the strongest terms
The London Herald says that Mr. Bright is to be
Postmaster General, in the place of Lord Elgin,
who goes to China.
The steamer Louise, bound to Marseiles had
foundered in the Mediterranean, and fifty persons
were drowned.
The London Times announces that its circulation
has been suppressed throughout the Austrian
Empire.
From Turkey it is announced that conspiracy
has been discovered in Montenegro, and the prnci-
pa participants have been sentenced to death.
Constantinople despatch says the typhus fever
is carrying off the fugitive Crcassians at the rate
of one hundred souls per day.
Advices from Shanghae, dated January 7th, say,
the ports of Swartow and Kiarraro have been
opened and the provisions of the American treaty
extended to the British and other powers
A canton telegram of the 14th of January, saws
that there is nothing in the state of affairs at
Japan reported, but it was hoped the firm attitude
of the Consuls would re-assure the Japanese.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The Liverpool Cotton market closed quiet Sales of
the week 81 900 bales Breadstus closed steady Pro
visions were quiet Consols cosed at London Satur
day evening at 94Bd95 for money and e5(d95A for
count
The Liverpool circulars quote follows Cotton closed
scarcity have slightly the week 900
bales, including $500 bales to Spectators 700
ke closed quiet. New Orleans fair I'D mddling sgd;
Mobile fair 74d.; mddlng 11-16d Upland fair l6d
middling 7-16d. The advices from Manchester
M stu SPENCE Co, quote Flour
Southern lOsGl0s Cd Corn is quie-prces easier
but quotations are unchanged yellow 33sG33s Cd.
Provisions-Beef is steady, holders offer freely but
show disposition press sales Bacon is firm Lard
is firm and all qualities have slightly advanced Sales
at 59G6is.
Produce.-Sugar is quiet. Coffee is quiet Rice is
at S6s. .@S6s; Cd. Market active.
LONDON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. firm, Sugar is
quiet. Coffee is firm. Rice closed firm and partially
with a slight advance
HAvRE MARKET.-New Orleans tres ordi,,aire 1O6f;
6dS lOot Sales of the week $500 bales the market
The London money market closed easier
SHIP NEws-Arrived, from Savannah, ship Under
writer. at Liverpool; ship Royal Adelaide Plymouth;
sailed for Baltimore Feb 22d, ship Robert from Liver
pool.
Missouri Republican Convention.
ST: LOUIS, March 1O.-The Republican State Con-
vention met this afternoon. The attendance was
very small there being less than two hundred dele
gates. Only one county sent regularly elected
delegates. Four delegates at large with two alter
nate delegates and alternate delegates from each
Congressional district, chosen to reoresent the
State IN the Chicago Convention. The delegates
at large are +. 2. Blair, b. Gratz Brown, Frede-
rick Muerich and James o. Sutton. strong
opposition to Mr.. Bates for the Presidency was
manifested.
The resolutions adopted endorse the principles of
the call for National Convention; pledge support
to the nominee of the Convention, and favor the
colonization of free blacks. They also recommend
the nomination of Mr.. Bates for the Presidency;
regard the threats of dsunion with scorn, pledgng
their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to the Unon
recognize the irrepressble conflict between free and
slave labor in Missouri; declare it to be the duty Of
the government to protect the right of free inter-
course between citizens of the different States; OPP
pose any change in the naturalization laws and
favor the homestead bill and Pacific railroad.
The resolution in favor of Mr.. Bates met with
most persistent opposition from the German ele-
ment, who refused to support any candidate not
squarelv on the Philadelphia platform
The Central Committee was elected with power
to appoint the Electoral ticket
resolution instructng the delegates to the
Chicago Convention to vote unit, was passed
when Mr.. Pinner, delegate from the fifth district
and Mr. kennick, delegate at large, withdrew,
stating that if he went to Chicago, he must 60 un.
fettered
The Convention adjourned without action on the
withdrawal. 1t is understood that the delegation
stands twelve for Bates, and six opposed to him.
From Washington.
WASHINGTON, March 12.-The Homestead bill
which passed the House to-day, provides that any
person who is the head of family, or who has ar
rived at the age of Il years and is citizen OF the
United States, or who shsll have filed his intention
to become such shall be entitled to enter free of cost
l6O acres of the public lands, upon which said per-
son may have filed pre-empton claim, or which
may at the time the application is made be subject
to pre-emption at Sl25 or less per acre. or eighty
acres at S250 per acre.
No certificate is to be given patent issued un-
til the expiration of five years from the date of the
entry and on payment of $40. The rights secured
by the actual settler issue to the heirs and devi-
sees, the lands thus acquired in case to become
liable to the satisfaction of debts contracted
prior to the issuing of the patent,
VIM. ID. Shipman was to-day confirmed by
the Senate as United States District Judge for
Connecticut, in place of Judge Ingersol deceased.
The tariff BILL which Mr.. Morrill, endeavored to
report day under suspension of the rules is the
same as that brought toward by him last year, with
several notifications only.
Mr.. Hyatt in accordance with an order of the
Senate, has been lodged in Jail.
Major b. B. French, j. J. Coombs G. A. Hall
and Lewis Clephane have been appointed by the
Republican Association, of w Washington, delegates
to the Chicago Convention.
Telegraphic Line to California.
WASHINGTON, March IAN earnest and proba-
bly, successful effort is making by the Government,
in conjunction with the leading telegraph gentle
men of the country, to insure the prompt compile
tion of substantial line of telegraph from the
Mississippi River to San Francisco. There is now
present in this city, in consultation upon this sub.
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