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NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.


Situation or Affairs at Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, April IL, 1864.
Military matters are very quiet
The situation OF the rebel army remains unchanged.
Considerable has fallen recently and the Tennessee
river is rapidly rising.
railroad train bound from Knoxville to CHATTANOOGA
thrown from the Athens yesterday Sevo.
raj soldiers were injured.
Governor Andrew johnson addressed the citizens OF
Athens yesterday, a speech "radica than ever.
The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Convention.
LoUsvrfLE, KY, April 10, 1854
A despatch from Knoxville dated tho 18th instant.
says
The Knoxville Greenvile Convention met to day and
elected Hon I. A. r. Nelson President who declined tho
honor Colonel r. A. neiske then appointed Chair
man.
The entire session snmed in the discussion Of
resolution expc any delegate who has aided abetted
the rebellion since the meeting Of the Convention 1851
The resolution laid on the table by close vote.
The Convention then adjourned until tomorrow
Governor johnson addressing large crowd 10 tHo
street.
The train W hich Off the track at Athens has been
replaced and would arrive with fresh accession OF dele
gates last evening.
large number OF delegates already 10 attendance.
The Convention not packed and the indications
arc against new state being created.
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exporting goods shall always pay the duty nxed thereon
whether snch goods are intended for their
ART l-This convention having been agreed upon 0
year ago. and its signature delayed Through unavoidable
II rs hereby agreed that the same shall
into effect at Kanagawa the 9Th OF February next
responding TO the day OF the rst month OF the fourth
Japanese year Of Bunkiu Nsand at Nagasaki and Hako
date on the 9th day OF March corresponding TO the
day OF the month Of the fourth Japanese
OF Bunkiu Ne
Done in quadruplcaie each copy being in the English,
Japanese and Dutch languages all the versions having
the same meaning but the dutch version shall be
sdered as the original.
In witness whereof the above plenipotentiaries
have hereunto their hands and seals at the city OF
Yedo the 2Sh day Of January OF the year OF Lord
one thousand eight hundred asd sixty tour and Of the
Independence OF the United States the eighty eighth,
corresponding to the twentieth day OF the twelfth
month Of the third year OF Bunkiu Ne OF the Japanese
ROBERT III. PRUYN.
SlBATA SADATARO.
The prohibitions Of the importation OF opium. according
10 the existing treaty remains In full force.
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The Conference.

The London Times the conference TO be opened IN
London the 18th April is the basis of the iuteg
rity lanish monarcbythat Is, the Powers enter
ing into II recognize that the sovereignty OF the
duches belongs 20 Christian X and the only questions
will relate connection between part of his do
mnIons aud the other.
10 the principle the conference and Russia
have already assened as well as the principal parties TO
the quarrel
here 10 hope that the German Diet win not
be obstinate reuse the presence OF envoy.
When these preminarles are settled the conference
may be he'd with reasonable hope of success for noah
ing Will remain but questions Of administration, when
the principle OF the kingdoms integrity IL estab
nshed.
should defeat embter the spirit OF OF the armies
IN Ssheswg, and thus prclong the war the victory
OF the conquerors will have been dearly bought.
VIENNA, March 29-Evening
The General Correspondent OF to-day says England g
proposal or conference without basis for negotiations
without has been accepted by Austria
Prussia Denmark rance and Russia The Federal Diet
has been JOIN the conference, which viii begin
It's sitting on the l2tb of april
FRANKFORT, March 20, 1854.
The Europe Of TO day that the Federal Diet will
not vote morrow the question OF the conference The
representatives Of tho minor states Instructions
from Their respective governments who expecting 70
be made acquainted by Austria and Prussia with the
basis which the latter intend lay down for the concu
sion Of peace with denmark.
wEiMAR, March 20, 1854.
The Wtmarsche Zeiir5p OF today says:-According to
reliable Information france has declared 70 the English
government that IL would not be advisable to maintain
the treaty OF London the bass Of negotiations and
that abe considers universal suffrage ~ be the only
OF arriving at solution. France would express this
view AZ tie conference The paper asserts that
other governments have made similar declaration.
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French have occupied matamoros Nothing b said TO
Indicate that Cortnas made any resistance IL Is quite
likely the announcement is premature.
Smallpox prevailed at alarming extent in New Or
leans.
herchandise valued at thirty four thousand dollars
recently landed opposite Port Hudson been seized by
the military authorities.
The steamer Creole was TO sail for New York the
9th, George Washington tho 0th and Havana on the
the 10Th. The latter aground on the bar.
Cotton in fair demand at an advance OF &C. on the
quotations Of last week Sales 300 bales prices
ranging from 6Sc. TO Tic Sugar moasses have also
advanced The former sells at Axe the latter at Sc
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THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
MaximfliRn's Difficulties Between Tw
ThrOnoa-Ehe NcY LOan. &c.

Maximiiian's Difficulties Between Two
Thrones-rhe New Loan, &c.
From the London Post Getty artice), March 90
The Mexican loan is understood now TO be fnally set
tied aBd chiefly through the intervention OF the Emperor
Napoleon who decided TO put end TO the negotiations
which going with various firms whom he feared
might make too good thing OF II IL was therefore
resolved that the loan should be given, on commission
TO French and English houses Of high standing, and
contract was entered into with Mr.. George r. Sey-
mour, as the representative Of Messrs Glyn, Mills
Co, who at once ratified the arrangement. The loan
will be for Go 200 600 in per cent stock at 60,
and q Paris letter which we have received to-day
states that generosity well as justice will be
shown TO the old bondholders in connection with the
arrangement Very powerful combinations are being
made for bringing out the loan with becoming
premium, As we have before said, the security Of
the present bondhodcrs is not TO DO intcfered with
whilst due provision will be made for the payment Of
dividends during the early period OF the new Empefors
reign whilst the necessary work OF bringing things into
order s being carried out II understood that both the
Emperor Of the French and NJ. Fould give loyal and
honorable support TO the loan, which will receive every
support which France can give short OF guarantee
from the confidence inspired in the French government
by the which attended his efforts with regard o
Austrian finance last year, and in acknowledgment OF
which he received the high honor Of being presented
with the Order of the Iron Grown Of Lom6ardy. The
contract TO be finally signed for the Emperor at
Miramar yesterday, when the Archduke Macmillan
10 accept the Mexican throne and second correspondent
from Paris informs us that was reported f40o COO was
Saturday forwarded 10 the Archduke account Of the
loan.
From the London Times, March 3l.l
Ci
large advance is still in Vienna awaiting the result Of
the Archduke's decision. II is thought the Arch
Duke required by MS brother the Emperor not only 10
surrender his continual right of succession to the Aus
trian crown, but the royal and imperial property.
from the London Post, March sl]
II is understood hat the Archduke ready 10 re
for his descendants their presunptve right tc
the Austrian crown reserving to himself his title 10 il in
IT should revert 10 him. The Emperor OF Austria
has and daue hter The Archduke Louis is
elder horn brother All OF these must succeed 10 the
throne before come to the Archduke Aaxmilian
II is stated thar the Emperor inclined to support
the OF the hrcbduke but the council OF the impe
rial family were OF different option The fact has been
signiAed 10 the French Cabinet, while OF the
with ihla
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NEWS FROM NEW ORLEANS.

Clirc, Aprn Is, 1904

Kuopg me passengers by the steamer olive Branch,
xhirb arrived this afternoon from New Orleans, were
Genera shepcy Governor Of louisiana Captain Miller,
late acting Mayor n New Orleans, a6d Captain Tbcmp
son, Of General sbspeys stsG.
Inc Free state Convention was 70 meet on the 9Th,
when temporary chairman would he elected. Machine.
~ for The business had been put q motion
-Four passengers los, by the recent burning n tie
steamer kusseiI Among fhcm vac q Catholic priest,
supposed o have been stationed a. hatCbe2
TIE Nev orleans 3ima sals-li y rcpcrlso ttst soc
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FokfkEss MONROE, April ~. 1894
The Baltimore steamer Georgianus captain Pearson,
this morning of New Point Comfort picked up three Do
serters 10 small skin, from Yorktown making for the
eastern shere Captain Pearson hailed them three irues
tu, they did not stop iii the guard hed at them and
Drought them back. Their Henry Holt Owen
McDonough aud James Scott oil Of the second New
Hampshire regiment. They we're del vered over 10 the
Provost Marshal OF this place.
Go Sunday evening Thomas Hunter fcoloted) stabbed
youneeter named uil (also Coored), died 81 the
wouud iast night. Hunter has been arrested
Two steamers, the A. winants ami the o. Pierce n
CHARGE q Captain Answorth, lot NJ ono clock his
morning % search of Tue dsabod stsner rhopas 81
fepcrec 70 Cave EatlCras,
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IMPORTANT FROM JAPAN.
Wayfn Convention Between the Unite,
states and the Empire,
TO THE EDfTOR or THE HERALD

our Minister 70 Japan, Hon. r. II Pruyn, sends The
following cory Of commercial treaty between that gov.
srrmcst and the United statos,-T ".
CONVENTION
For The purpose Of encouraging and facilitating tho
mercc " citizens OF the United States In Japan, aud
later due deberatiop. his cheney Robert Pr6yn,
kp,s ter Resident ~ tho United States IN Japan, and
Die Excoiiency S.bata Sadotaro, Governor or Foreign
Annlrs both haviag full powers from their respective
governments, have agreed on the following articles,
Asrrr The following articles used 10 the prersra
scr and packing OF teas shall be free OF duty -
sheet lead solder mating, rattan oil FOR 10 ming H.
Dire gypsum firing pans aud baskets
Arl THO following Articles shall be admitted AZ the
reduced duty OF ave per ceut =
Nachines and machinery, drugs and medicines . ron
a, ngs or bars sheet iron and wire Tin plates white
sugar In oaves crushed glass and glass ware clocks
,strhes and watch chains wines matted and spirituous
ASS an, u, lcps q tho UalOd States importing "
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The Latest News.

LoPENHAGEN, March 2N--V 80 a. NJ.
The enemy has left Hofscn, marching southwark
Yesterday the King arrived at Aarhuus and at pro
cceded 10 Randers The DANISH loss yesterday only
one hundred, where's that ~ the Prussans con-
siderable Twenty Russians were taken prisoners
GRAvESs1ES, March 80, 1864
reported that portion OF the prussan division Of
the Guard has gone Fredcrca to operate with
Austrians IN continuing the siege OF that place. The
total loss OF the PrusslaDs IN the fighting before uppe
on Friday last thirty.six killed, wounded aud
missing All was quiet last night
HxMBrRc, March 80, 1864.
Five Danish steamers, two transports and one sailing
vessel have made their appearance on the north Of Arco
ma, Rugen Island.
RyNpsEuRG, March 30, 1864
Several engineer officers Of nigh rank arrived here
order survey and select ground for the erection OF
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yuB WRECK OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK.


By the Ftna have further particulars OF the disas.
tsY 70 the steamship City Of New York.
sbe making for Queensfow harbor about three
o'clock the morning OF the 29th OF March, after good
SON from New York. when she struck a suDken rock,
known rs Daunts rock II was blowing strong at the
lime from the north northwest; but the passengers,
male and specie all safely landed.
II feared the ship would become total wreck, the
sock having penetrated her bottom under the stahoard
bunker, opposite the mainmast
She filed with the food tide to her main deck.
Numerous tugboats, &c, were promptly engaeei in
landing passengers luggage cargo, &c aud 10 stripping
the vessel OF her masts and rleGing.
Three powerful seamiugs with steam pumps had been
cent down from Liverpool.
Late dispatches say that much OF the cargo would be
saved the weather continued favorable, bu. IN dam
aged state II consisted OF cotton, bacon, bans, &c.
The Of the chip lose about f25 600 on her, and
che underwriters f70 600.
ON the morning OF the 3oih the water was over tie
upper deck Of the ship
The English government is charged with culpable neg
Bgence not having placed a lighthouse on DeGni 8
rock, the subject often having been mcoted.
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Scenes on Board.


The conclusion shook al the passengers who had
sired 10 sleep II described resembling series OF
shocks and the ship seemed literally 20 drive ledge
after ledge mpeled at almost full speed she dashed
upon the The water rushed into her compartments
IN immense volumes, and in very short time II had
risen the level OF the scene OF the greatest
confusion cnsucd The passengers, haf dressed,
others they had risen from sleep. rushed about
knowing the extent OF their danger, but think
tpc from terrible shock the ship received that she
would 20 down the instant All attempt to move her
sn any way out OF the question, for ID a few
minutes after she struck the water had put out the
engine fires, and was still rising. The only thing
that could done 70 put out the boats and 10 obtain
ASSISTANCE frcm the shore. number O., blue lights
thrown up, and signal guns were fired necessarily.
Help from shore did not, however, reach the vessel
an about halr-past O'Clock. About twenty minutes
20 three clock the tugboat which the TO
Usve mails and passengers left Queenstown the Guy
q New York having been at that time sgnaed and pro
ceeded out Roches Point II waited there for
some time until some OF the ships signal guns
beard, and then, surmising that an accident must
have occurred, the tugboat proceeded. On getting
little further out the City Of New York found fairly
placed upon the rock with her head turned towards
Queenstown, and within about ten feet Of the Daunts
Rock buoy.
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The DANISH WAR.

Affairs Mt Duppci-rhe German Block
ade, &c.
The village Of Eas, Duppel set FIRE during the
The allied assault FIFTY three Danish prisolers
were taken.
The Prussan regiment or the Guard lost fourteen killed
and fifty three wounded Other losses not yet
tanned
OF the ports OF etratsund Wogast Barth, Gries wade,
Canmn and Swinemupde has yet been carried out.
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Bank but tho state Of continental exchanges does
indicate the probability of continued Withdrawals.
THE LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.

inuCatt tue proDaOhNy VI O0nslhue0 WitnuraWas.
THE LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
LvKRrooI.. April !, 1864.
The brokers' circular reports the sales or the week
SPECTATORS and 500 70 exporters Tho market Ia quot
and unchanged except for middliDg and inferior Saras
which are one. quarter one half Of penny lower.
The sales to-day were $500 bales, including 1000 10
SPECTATORS and exporters, the market closing quiet
and unchanged The authorized quotations fol-
lands 26Ad. Stock in port, 298 900 bales, Of which
Is 900 are American.
MANCHESTER TRADE MARKET.
There Is no change in the actual demand price k
anything the home trade gains The inferior qualities OF
yarns and goods generally weaker for all descriptions
LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFPs MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, April l, 1884.
There ie fair attendance wheat 10 in moderate de
mand at easier rates. Flour is quite nominal. Indian
corn 10 steady
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, March 81, 1854
Sugar tends upward. Coffee rs inactive. Rico quiet
and steady Ashes quiet at 35s for pots and pearls.
Lnseed oil firm at $685. 39s. Cd Rosin steady Spirits
OF turpentine dull Petro quiet aud steady.
LONDON MAREETs.
LONDON, March 81, 1854
Breadstufs quiet and steady. Sugar steady. Coffee
firm Tea inactive. Rice firm. 1alow steady. Spirit
OF turpentne quiet and steady
LONDON PRODUCE MARKET.
Sugar firm; fair business doing 10 refined; other de-
Bcriptons not in demand low lump DDS. Cd. Coffee
Several transactions at previous terms IeaMapy sales
in green at stiff rates. Rice firm, but not many parties
buying.
GLASGOW IRON MARKET.
GLASGOW. April l, 1854.
IgoN.--No. !, 5Ts. Cd. a 5Ss mixed numbers, war
rants $685. 3xd $50: 3D. No. 8, 67s. 57s 3D. Market
firm.
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The Latest Nexs.

THE VESSEL WAY BIZ GUT OFF.
The captain OF the lnman steamship Etna which
arrived at this yesterday from the OF the acct
cent the City OF New York, reports that she lying
last Dauns rock just outside Queenstown harbor ard
that there every probability that the vessel will he
got of again safely The fore and after compartments
are unniured and nothing but gale OF wind from tho
southeast do her any harm Every effort was being
made tighten her and float her OF as to set her
inside Queenstown harbor
DAUNT's ROCK.
The rnman Company some time since offered 10 huild
- their expense beacon Daunts rock but were
sever able 20 obtain permission from the government TO
10 go. surprising that other vessels have not here
toore met the fate Of the City OF New York this most
dangerous rock AZ 10 well known that some have had
very narrow escapes from being wrecked The British
government viii now probably the necessity of pre-.
venting FOR the future any more accidents
fgr tho recent one
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GspanercinI Intelligence.
LoKgoN MONEY hARREr.

uousois flts asix for money
illnot Central shares IL Il a15B scouni.
Fre shares 10Is II.
The hutton - The BARK or Eneland tes decreased
G2st 0On.
From be iotdon Times (oity attcie) Apr
Tie discount dssuaud 81 the bars yesterday 8lst WIS
CatfcueA Heavy. 9od tcuiuvw "a &c taken iron The
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PARIS. March 40. 1894.

The Court Of or the Seine, sitting without Jury
bae MaTani by contnrnacy 10 transpcraton
Tor participating IN the conspiracy against the life OF the
emperor. -
Tne tcrrs egelati 10 adjourn 20 May co. All incon
vcncpt aueous To present rental comp cations viii
thus be avoided
The fude,tnoaaos says Fear Of war % beginning 10
disappear in liay
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CAIRO, April 13--Evening.
The rebel General Buford sent flag OF truce at seven
O'Clock this morning. demanding the surrender OF Fort
Haleck, Columbus KY the white soldiers to be treated
as prisoners Of war; but protection promised
troops found In Five hours we're given Tor the re
moval OF women and children.
The steamer Crawford arrived here at one O'Clock in
the afternoon crowded with the latter
ing Columbus two steamers arrived from below with
three thousand veterans, route home furough and
battery which landed, aud which would doubtle
materially change the calculations Of the rebels.
Tho steamer Olive Branch, from New Orleans 9th,
rived this afternoon. She reports that lighting had been
going at Fore Pillow all day yesterday up the tmo
she passed there, at three P. NJ, when there a
cessation OF hostiltics Negotiations pending and
flag OF truce visible.
After passing the lighting was renewed and the Union
flag seen 70 come down; but II believed to have
teen shot away as there seemed TO be efforts made to
raise it again.
General Buford's demand was for the unconditional
OF Fort Pillow and stated that the fort
rendered tho negroes would he returned to their masters
but il forced TO u the place no quarter would be
shown them.
Colonel Lawrence OF the Tnirty fourth New Jersey (),
commanding tho post, replied that his government
placed him there to defend fort and surrender
out OF the question.
Paducah advices TO noon report matters more quiet.
The probabilities OF attack greatly Iessened. Gen.
Brayman adequate reinforcements to both Pa
ducah and Columbus and fears entertained by tho
| military tor the safety Of either place.
Passengers from below report that Forrest recently
crossed the Cold Water river Jackson going south
with thousand horses and thousand nine hun
| dred wagons This is doubtless exaggerated.
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THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
The Rafirond Again nc Work-Captafn
Mckee Killed and Two Lieutsnanss
Captured by Gucriiias, sc.
OR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.


Captured by GucriiIas, sc.
OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 10, 1884.
The railroad between this point and the front per.
feet running order again all the trains are moving
regularly
The guerias getting at work again with their
cusomed vgor Yesterday Captain McKee, OF the Second
United States regular infantry, in company with two
heutenaats OF the same regiment. attacked within
mile Of their camp at Nokesvlllc. The captain shot
dead and the eutenants captured Captain McKees
body was recovered and Washington to day for
embalming.
Day before yesterday Major McCabe OF the Thirteenth
Pennsylvania Volunteers stationed Brcnsvie having
received Information that squad OF rebel cavalry
proving about his division, started with few picked
men to attend u them. Tho MAJORS party success
fu their hunt, and returned 10 camp At nlght with
three prisoners alive. fourth they found 10 neces
ssry extinguish before he would DO taken. The pr
belonged to the Fifteenth Virginia rebel regiment
WASHINGTON, April 10, 1854
The bridges along the railroad 10 cupepper have
been repaired and trains sgan running regularly
The army mudbound however, and the streams run
ming through It's lines impossible. on Saturday
night the Rippahannock rapidly that the eng
compelled to take up the pontoon bridge 10
order 10 e. No fears entertained Tor ae safety
Of the railroad bridge al thai point, the river having
fallen rapidly, and the drit wood gradually relieves tho
structure from the pressure.
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NJ 10
The steamer Georganns from Fortress Monroe reports
that che into las, night of No Point, by tue
seamer roQu0s had her guards cut through 20 the
hull and uppor saloon badly Jbe iroqoois bad hr
nowsprit bead carried away
toRfayss MoSRov, April 10 1864
mo guntoat iroQrois, which ran into The steamer
Ccotgbrua pst night has arrived WIN the wheesmap
eYsr1 aud three 81 the Gc9fsanuas passengers.
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The War In Poland.


detachment Of insurgents under Covea, coming from
Gaca crossed the frontier Of the palatnate OF Tnblln
after an engagement near Radzyn, which lasted two
hours. Another more important engagement occgrrcd
usurgent corrs under Bosssck and the Russians which
~ sad 10 have resulted iavorabiy 10 the former
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Napoleon,s Position.

From the Paris Constitutional, March 81
Considering the diversity OF pretensicns France would
not Consent 10 ference deciding the destiny OF
Scheswg and Holsein either by choosing sovereign
dividing those places between different Powers The
only possible solution would be ask what gov.
ernment-what sovereign they desire This solution is
10 conformity with the principles Of the imperial
men, and this is equitable This alone would afford
European order durable guarantees.
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- ,pa.nco voxnro,v


ABOLITION OF THg TOBACCO MONOPOLY
IisroH, March rs, 1854.
The nsttrsI measure FOR the abolition Of the tobacco
monopoly has passed n the Cortes ey majority 81
twenty io,u votes.