The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1862-03-05

PORTLAND, March 1.-The steamer Nor
wegian from Liverpool on the 20th Uis bon
donderry on tho 2Ist inst, arrived this
morning.
The political news possesses no particular
importance. The cotton market closed
firnIer. Breadstuffs dull: Provisions steady.
Consols closed at 92s.
The Anglo Saxon from Portland arrived
at Liverpool on the goth.
The news is very meager and uninter-
esting.
GREAT BRITAIN. Parliamentary pro-
ceedings on the 18th were unimportant
The bill authorizing marriage with a de-
ceased wifes sister was passed to second
reading in the Commons by lac TO 1913.
The Morning Post mas an editorial urg-
VIZ the removal of the prohibition of the
West Indies against the efforts for obtain
ing colored laDorers from any part Of North
America. 1t advocates the emigration OF
free negroes from Canada to the West In
dies, to develope the cotton culture ofthose
islands. Ii is asserted that the Govern
nlent has said there was confirmation Of
the news Via America that the Spaniards
had sustained decided defeat at the hands
of the Mexicans and that the dispatch OF
re-enforcements is rendered necessary
FRANCE.--It is rumored that the Prince
Napoleen is dissatisfied With the terms of
the address on the Roman question, aud
will move an amendment for more ener-
getic language
The BoHTse continues heavy. Three per
cent Rentes declined nearly cne-haif.a A
decree reduces the interest an treasury
bonds 70 q, 3, and 81 per cent, according
20 the time of falling due.
The Moniteur says the Government of
the Emperor has requested information of
Rome respecting q pastoral letter convok-
ing all Bishops to Rome at the canoniza-
ton of Marticis, the letter having been pub
lished in France without having been pre-
viously communicated to the Government
Cardinal AntoneAi replied, that the invi-
tation was simply friendly one, and not
obligatory IN character, only intended to
give weight to the religions ceremony. On
this reply, the French Government ex-
pressed the wish that the bishops should
not leave their dioceses, and must not ask
permission to quit the Empire, except " here
serious diocesan interests should call them
to Rome
LIVERPOOL, Feb 20-It is reported that
assurances are daily offered on ships and
their cargoes to run the blockade of tie
Southern ports. The highest premium paid
is fifteen guineas. The ships are entitled
TO select any port In some instances, the
risks on ports easy of access are as low as
ten guineas. Nearly all the vessels insured
are steamers of 1900 tons.
The telegraph from the Red Sea to Lon
don is now open.
The iron plated frigate Warrior is ordered
from Gibraltar to Portsmouth.
.ta4 LATEST VIA LONDONDERRY.
I SPAIN.-The Journal Espana demands a
monarchy for Peru by universal suffrage.
ROME, Feb 2Oth.-The police have made
many arrests. The proclamation of the
National Committee has been secretly post
ed Up here. The Committee hope for early
success, hut counsels patience. 1t is be-
lieved that Napoleon has given assurance
to the Pope that the French troops will
not leave Rome.
| A popular manifestation was prepared To
celebrate the anniversary of the capture of
Gaeta Numerous patrols trayersed- the
streets to prevent its taking place.
| BERLIN, Feb 20lh.-The question be
tween Prussia and Austria is continually