The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-04-06
TELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

and carried through the second reading by ia
majority.
THE REFORM BILL.
The Daily Ne,OS regards this division as the
best criterion yet presented of the strength of
parties in the new Parliament gt
ESCAPE OF STEVENS.
The Irish Times learns, from reliable au-
thority, that the escape of Stevens is no lon
ger matter of doubt, as he arrived safe in
Paris, on Nc nday, the 18th, when he imme-
diatey sent telegram to his wife, who was
staying at Cork, expecting every day to en-
bark for America. She and her sister forth
with set out for England, en- route to Paris, to
Join her husband.
STOCKS.
Satterthwates Circular of the evening of
the 21st says
Advices of higher quotations for stocks and
lower premium on gold, received last week,
had a favorable effect on American securities,
and both ive-twenties and railway shares
were largely dealt in at enhanced prices. The
improvement, however, has been almost en-
tirely lost, owing to apprehensions that the
continental bourses might become unsettled
by the political aspect of affairs in Germany,
where American securities are largely dealt in,
and have the effectaof bringing large amounts
on to the London market.
The ex-rebel cruiser Shenandoah, offered at
auction at Liverpool on the 22d, by. order of
the United States Consul, WAS knocked down
for ELS. $50 sterling
London, March 23-Evening The Bank
cf France has reduced its rate of discount to
81 per cent. 4sr
Alarming war rumors continued to prevail
at Vienna, but the news is conflicting.
The recruiting of Austrian volunteers for
Mexico was about to commence.
The Star says Lord Grosvenor's resolution
was drawn up by Disraeli, and if it should
obtain a majority, it will be followed imme
diately either by the resignation of the Gov
eminent, or the dissolution of the House; but
most probably dissolution.
A collision took place on the Norfolk coast
between an English steamer and a. Prussian
brig. The brig afterwad capsized, and ten of
the crew and the captain were drowned.
The Times City Article says the various
markets continue to show extreme dizziness
| and closed without symptoms of rally, not
withstanding the reduction of the rate of dis
count by the Bank of France. There was yes
terday an increased discount demand at the
bank, chiefly in consequence of some applca-
tons having been held back, in anticipation
of the lowering of the rate from to per
cent The latest returns show no alteration,
to lead to the immediate adoption of fresh
downward movement. a4t1 .tess
COMMERCIAL.
Liverpool, March 23-P. M.---The Brokers'
Circular reports: The sales of the week foot
up 1900 bales, including 14.500 bales to
Spectators and 900 bales to exporters
The market opened buoyant with an advance
Of a@1 penny per pound, but the advance
was subsequently almost all lost, closing fiat.
The sales to-day were 1000 bales, including
1900 to spectators and exporters, the mar
ket closing dun, and quotations barely n,ain-
Lained. r.
Neso York, April 5.-The steamship Cuba
has arrived.
Cotton is dull with downward tendency.
Sales on the Oath of 5000 bales. Midding
Uplands 1911. Consols 865@s7. 5's713@7l4
1t is positively asserted that Head Centre
Stevens is the guest of John Mitchell, Esq, in
Paris.
In reply to question in the House of Com
mons whether any discussion had taken place
between the English aad American Govern
ments relative to the causes of propositions
for international coinage between France,
England and America, Mr.. Gladstone said he
could find no evidence of any such question
having been raised.
Advces from Germany continue to be war
like.
The entire stock in Anglo-American Tele-
graph Company has been subscribed.
J San Francisco, April 3.-Dates from La
Paz, Colorado, March 3Oth, state that fight
! bod hotu h. IL,
Yultiias on one SIDE and the Chimaherens In
dians on the other. The former were defeated
with loss of twenty-five killed and a large
number wounded
The mines on the Colorado river are re-
ported very rich, and ore is accommodating fas-
ter than the trains could remove it. The re-
forms introduced by General Mcdowell into
Colorado Territory are regarded as beneficial
Governor Cummings and the Secretary of
the Territory are at war with charges and
counter-charges against each other. Public
opinion in the Territory is strongly in favor of
the reconstruction policy of the President
The water at Sacramento is five inches
higher In IN ever before at this season, and the
country for hundreds of miles is overfowed.
The Legislature of the 81 ate has passed
concurrent resolutions EXPRESS ng high appre-
citation of the services of General Mcdowell,
and asking Congress to promote him to the
full rank of Major General in the United
States Army.
Trenton, April 4.-Tbe resolution from the
House to go into joint meeting this afternoon
at o'clock, was taken to the Senate, and on
a vote on its concurrence it was lost by vote
OF 10 to IL. The Senate passed resolution to
adjourn on Friday of this week. Senator SEQ
vel voted against it. The president of the SEN
ate still indicates his willingness to 90 at once
into joint meeting for the election of any of the
candidates named except Mr.. Catte. James
B. Dayton, brother of the late VIM L. Day
ton, has been named for Senator Mr. Scovefs
position is gaining strength.