The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-06
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has arrived at this port The news i not important
| peace plenty and good order prevailed
New YORK Jan ga large meeting OF cflzeh
vas held at the Cooper institute yesterday recon-
mended the compromise OF Ar. Cuttehdeh a. tue pe'
/ basis Of adjustment
| THE chairman appointed Mcssrs. JAS T. Brady Cor
nelus K Garrison and Appleton 0aksInth commission
ers to visit the seeding States Immediately ana e
report the resutat tie earliest practicable moment
Tammanv hall democracy has resolved tta thelr deie
gates should hereafter be recognised the only dele
I gates the democracy of the city OF New ORR
New YORK Jan 30.-The United States mali steam
ship Quaker City has arrived this port from Havana
whence she sailed on the 2 tn Inst
Her news has been anticipated by the steamer Deooto
at New Orleans
Messrs steadman & Co have frauduleutly failed for
quarter of a million Of dollars
SANDY Hook, Jan 28-The Liverpool, New York
and Philadelphia mail steamship Etna from Livcrpoo
the 10th via Queenstown the 17th passed this point
to-day on her way to New York, The Etna brings
four DAYS later news than was previously received.
The political intelligence by this arrival is rather IN
Important though most Of the nations of Europe are
increasing their armies. The French army seem very
tired Of inactivity.
LIVERPOOL. jan. iG.--Thc sales of cotton on Mon
day and Tuesday amounted to 10000 bales. Cotton
Of almost every grade, advanced d.per pound.
Messrs. James Hewitt & Co. quote middling Orleans
at 9-l6d.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. II, P, a.--The sales Of cotton in
Liverpool the 10th and 18th reached 10000 bales,
Of which 10000 were taken speculation and for ez-
port ut previous quotations.
The winter had been very severe.
The financial pressure in France continued to prevail
Hostilities at Gaea have, for the present, been
pended
It isassertod thar king Francis IT, wrote to the en-
peror of Austria declaring his intention to defend Gaze
ia to the last extremity.
Rus5tA.-The Russian imperial manifesto announcing
the abolition Of serflom is expected to be published
the 81 of March.
The Russian government has protested against the
warlike projects attributed to Germany relative the
designs Of Prussia upon Denmark.
4 dispatch from London to Queenstown, s2ys, il ID
stated that the English government has sent strong
the emperor of France protesting against the
extension Of the occupation Of Syria by the French
forces. No reply had vet been received.
One Of the small States of Germany having, Oh &C
count Of the unsettled appearance Of the European hori
zon, determined To put It's army upon footing,
solved as a towards that end to purchase the
most approved weapons Of war and accordingly pro
cured an Armstrong gun upon trial Having got the
gun, great difficulty arose-they had no place to put
mp the target, Their space Of territory was not
large enough, and as none Of tie neighborng States
were willing allow be put up in theirs the trial
had to be fureg0ae.
Two vessels hosting the S1rdinian lag had been
stopped at Galaatz Their cargees consisted of arms
and ammunition had been seized 4 strict watch was
being kept at the mouth of the Danube
The Paris Patre reports that the empress Of Russia
has resolved to grant constitution to Poland, and to
place it a similar footing to that in which Hungary
stands with regards to the Austrian empire
IEDA.-The Bombay mail Of Dec IL had reached
Iarseilics Income tax suits had taken place 1t Surat
and BlsseiR The tax collector had been beaten Camp
bells force had been rapulsaa from Saro with los OF
between 80 and 10 men and one gun. Davelang Was
in OF alarm The English officers Implicated in
the recent outrage at Csro had been brought trial
The import trade at Bombay was wholly suspended
PORTLAND (he1 Jan 28.-An immense meeting was |
held in this city Saturday last and passed re8olu-
tons in favor of preserving the Union.
PORTLAND, Jan The private letters by the T
steamship Bohemian which arrived at this port to-day
with aagices from Liverpool the 18Th report tie
cotton market active and prices advanced I'd. Oh all
qualities during the week.
The sales OF tie week estimated at 90 O. bales
and the riarke closed on Friday very much excited
The trade of Manchester both Tor manufactured goods
and yarns, was however, at latest accounts, quiet
The Liverpool -four market was duh and prices had
declined Sd. the barrel Wheat also dali and had
declined Id. to ID the bushel
The steamship Bohemian, which arrived 81 this port
to-day brings the following additional items Of Euro
pean intelligence,
1t reported that decree would soon appear
declaring that Piedmont must expect nc assistance /
from France against Austria.
Great military preparations are il progress in Pied
mont
The SIrlnians have resolved attack Gaeta By sea
Immediately.
The London Times deprecates the secession move
ments in the southern States.
BosToS, Jan. 30.-Aessrs Pierce Brothers { Elan
ders extensive merchants OF this city have failed
Their liabilities are said TO be Irge
Several promnentab OF this city have address
ed the legislative committee against tie repeal OF per-
sonal liberty bills.
PHILADEtruIA, Jan. 26.-At the working mems"
meeting held IN this city tonight less than 900
men were present ankle keep SNOW lis euing to con
citation speeches and Critteudens resolutions Reso
uhons were offered, saying that any collision between
the government and the States would strike death
blow to all settlement of present national difficult
ties
TRFNroS, IN. ~ Jan 25-The house OF represen.
atlyes, by vote Of to l passed Union resolutions
ard agreed to send commissioners
PRovlnENcE, r. T. Jan. 25.-Thc house Of repre-.
entatiTes has concarred with the in repeating
he personal liberty bill.
NAsHISGToN, Jan 25.--Mr Buchanan. in an inter
view with eX-prcsident Tyler express ed belief that
10 collision would occur between federal and State
orces during bis administration Hesaid every effort
xould be made on his part to avoid one
Judge Wayne Of the supreme court of the United
states from the State Of Georgia, viii not resign
W WASHINGTON, 26.-P,esident Buchanan is now en-
gagged on special message 10 congress on south
IN afGirs
The cabinet is engaged in the discussion Of the
peace proposition sent hither by Virginia
Numerous warlike ruuols are in the meantime in
circulation here.
Advees have been received here that the legislature
ot Kentucky has decided against the call OF State
convention. All however, admit that She must ulti-
nately follow Virginia, and the members of congress
rom that State here exerting their influence for
immediate secession.
Judge Campbell, of the United States supreme court
rom Alabama, will now resign that State having with
Drawn from the Union
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.-The transportation of mails
o Pensacola have been discontinued hy order of tue
oostotiee department
Ia the house to-day Mr.. Grow, Of PENNSYLVANIA,
offered resolution asking select committee Of Ave
Q inquire whether any secret organisation exists in
" Washington hostile to the federal gov ernment. and
Shetherany government employees are members of the
same.
Considerable eooquial excitement ensued between
aeskr< Grow, OF Pennsy lvauia Burnett of Kentucky.
Aunkie, OF Delaware and others.
Mr. Craig, Of North Caro- ina added an amendment
'sNing by what authority troops are stationed on the
southern side Of tie capitol.
Mr. Grow resolution was finally adopted
W AsHGNGroN, Jan. PA rumor is rife here that
zen Scott has received intelligence of further DESIGNS
N Tue capital by secession invaders which have caused
i'm much anxiety
Judge Robinson has been sent by Virginia TO the