The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-05-21
| LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Steamer Canadian.
AMERICAN AFFAIRS IN ENGLAND.
FAILURE OF CROPS In FRANCE.
Arrival of American Agents In Paris to Pur-
chase Arms.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
of the Steamer Canadian
FAILURE OF CROPS IN FRANCE.

FARTHER PoNT, May 20.-The steamer Canadi
an from Liverpool the 1lth inst has arrived.
The steamer North Briton arrived ont on the Orb
instant
Parliamentary proceedings on the sth were up-
important.
The American Revolution continued to be the
leading topic in all circles.
The markets for American produce generally
continued excited
IL was reported in London that an American ship
from Liverpool for New Orleans had been insured
at hfteen guineas and ship from Shanghae for
New York at forty shillings.
In the House of Commons Mr.. Gregory postponed
his motion in favor of the prompt recognition of
the Southern Confederacy till the 18th.
Mr. Foster gave notice that he should call atten.
tion to the desirability of not recognizing the
insurrectionists.
Mr. Horsall also postponed his motion relative
to belligerent rights, Lord Palmerston HAVING sta
ted that, pending the grave and complicated aues-
tlons now being considered, the discussion of the
SUBJECT at present was impossible.
Active preparations were in progress to send
powerful squadron to the American coast
Count Ieleki, prominent Hungarian patriot.
mad been assassinated. The event produced great
sensation.
The President of the Lower House announced
mat the Count had been found murdered in his re-
sldence! When the announcement was made the
House raised cry of despair and several ladies
present tainted Pesth highly excited by the
event. 1t had been alleged that the Count had
committed suicide but this was discredited
The French Chamber of Commerce had called the
attention OF the French Government to the neces-
sty OF taking measures for the protection of French
vessels in American waters The Minister of Com
merce in reply promised, in concert with the Min
lister of Marine, to have conference with the En-
peror on the subject
The French Government had presented bill to
the Corps Legislatiif for opening credit to the
amount OF l49, ooo 0O0 francs for great works of
public utility 1t asserted that the force of the
French army is $4,000 more than was estimated in
the budget.
The harvest prospects in France are very bad
owing TO the inclement weather. The fruit crop was
considered lost, and the wheat seriously damaged
by trost. lrreparable mischief has been done the
brandy crop at Cognac.
ltwas stated American agents had reached France
to purchase arms and military equipments.
changed
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL, Wednesday -Cotton-Saes last three davs
ncIuang today 1000 bales, including 19 600 specu-
Iaor and exporters Hewets circular reports the mar
ket firm, and prices advanced 4 since FRIDAY MANY
stocks have been Withdrawn from market
Manchester advices represent the market as steady In
some cases the advance asked is not conceded
. Breadstufs are steady. Flour closed firm and mar.
tally at slight advance Wheat closed frm-red lis
3D. dl2s. Sd; white 12s Cd aids Corn is ouiet ana
35s. Cd. ~ ~' S oo''N9
Bacon quiet. Lard rather dull Prices were aas;
but quotations are unchanged. Tallow is duh
a% is firm at Is Cd Spirits Turpentine
rm at Dos on the spot and arrive Ashes closed
rfn; Pots 36s.. Pearls 39s Sugar Quiet Coffee stasd
Rice steady with large speculative inquiry All mali
Ties have slightly advanced-sales at COS dl24s I;nsed
Oil is firm at 29s. cd. Baltimore bark Is Sd IGos sd
MONEY MARKET.-The money market was more strn
o i o win an active demand Consols closed at sl&