Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-04-29
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER ASIA.
WarIike PreparatIons.

New York, April 25.-Tbe steamship Asia has arrived
with Liverpool dates to the l4th instant. She brings
eS 900 in gold.
The Bank rate of discount had been reduced to per
cent The bullion in Bank had been increased 100000
In the House of Commons Mr.. Foster gave notice that
he would that the House does not desire to express
any opinion upon the sui ec OF the new American Coh
federation and the Government will not recognize the
Confederation without security for the suppression oil the
slave trade.
The American Minister at Rome had been insulted by
the troops during the Easter festivities and threatened
to use his revovers. He afterwards demanded Oh the
Government better protection for the future or his pass
port. His demand was complied with.
The Pope's health causes uneasiness.
Garbaldi's health is improving.
A letter from Garibsldi declaring bis devotion to
the King OF Iay, and proposing vast national arm
ament, was read in the Chamber OF Deputies at Turin on
Saturday There no sign of approval or disap'
probation elected from the Chambers.
Lord CLYDE has reached Paris it was supposed on an
official mission.
Lord Egin has arrived in England
Very warike rumors continue to prevail at Paris
Among Others it was stated that $4,000 troops had
been suddenly ordered TO Marseies, aud that France
about TO declare her intention OF prooDging H.
definitely the occupation Of Syria.
Paris letters say that war was regarded by many as
inevitable
LONDON, April l5-Consuls for money, 81 SIS 81 81;
for account 81 81 81 rs.
The fdrls DOuTse was neaVy anu io"eI-Iehbes VIZ
SIC.
Lord John Russell said that France, Sweden, Russia
and England we're agreed on the Hosten question, and
hoped for peaceful solution.
Lord John Russell said that the Government had re-
ceived copy of the American tariff and promised
to lay it on the table.
II is said that sharp notes exchanged almost daily
between France and England in regard 10 the Syrian &C.
cupatOn These reports need confirmation, but had
caused great uneasiness
An imperial decree of the Emperor Napoleon questions
the power of deciding certain departmental and com
mercia matters in the Perects and subPerfects, which
be etolore were decided by the Ministers.
An official decree has been promulgated at Turin Or
deng the formation of volunteer corps OF three divisions
in which the Garibaldian officers hold rank.
The Bohemian Diet has invited the Emperor OF Austria
to Prague to be crowned.
Warsaw continued Tranquil though affairs haze
threatening aspect. Gen. Gortschakof has been re-
called, and Gen Mouraveff appointed his successor.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
LIVERPOOL, April Il The weekly Cotton report has
been published. Sale to-day 1000 bales closing quiet
but firm.
Messrs Wakefield 4 Nash quote -four quiet but steady.
Wheat dull and to effect sales decline oil "a would be
neces7ssy; red lis 3dsl2s SO; white lbs 6dal4. Corn
steady but white is 6ials lower yellow S7sl@1s 3D.;
white S7s 6da3Ss. Richardson Spence quote Flour Cd
lower.
Beef steady-arge sales but no improvement in prices.
Pork firm. Bacon heavy and difficult TO sell. Lard
firm at 52sajGs Cd Tallow dull. Pot Ashes steady at
3sa3ls Cd; Pearls steady a2sa3S Sugar and Coffee
firm r ce ql:et-Caroina 23s 6da2i 4d. Rosin dull,
lower qualities declined; sales at 4sasta4s cd. Spirits
Turpentine steady at eos.
LONDON, April l3-American Securities firm. Rail-
road Bonds generally la2 higher.