The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-03-02
England.
LIVERPOOL. GRAIN MARKET.

LIVERPOOL, March 1.-The leading grain
circular says that the grain trade is In a state
Of perplexity on account OF the political
uncertainty of the country" The markets
have frequently been from sixpence TO q
shilling cheaper, and all exceedingly dull.
Though there has been no actual decline
here, the trade is weak without absolute
pressure on the part OF the holder.
THE TREATY OF PEACE, &C.
LONDON, March lin the House Of
Lords this evening Lord Derby. In reply to
an inquiry, said he had reason to believe
that the treaty OF peace would be signed to-
morrow. Lord Derby also said that ru-
NOR had reached him from many quarters.
which he hoped was true, that Russia had
abandoned the idea OF the cession to her Of
the Turkish fleet.
England and Russia.
The correspondent of the Daily Telegraph
at Vienna says: 81 learn that the Russians
are still bent upon entering Constantinople,
with or without the Porte's consent, and
that England has informed Prince Gortscha-
koff that ii the latter course is pursued the
British ambassador will be ordered to quit
St. Petersburg. The chances OF Austria's
going to war are smaller than ever. The
Government can only count upon a majori-
ty of two for the vote OF credit in negotia-
ton. It would not be surprising IL the idea
was abandoned at the last moment"
ST. PETERSBURG, March 1.-The GoLos
calls for the occupation Of the Dardanelles
by Russia. The Gazette de st. Petersburg
considers immediate war with England pre-
ferable to concessions.
LONDON, March 1.-Intelligences from
Constantinoplc under date February 9th,
by way Of Syria, says the Russian plenipo-
tentiaries manifest irritation at the slow
progress OF negotiations. II the negotiations
are not completed in few days it is ex-
pected the plenipotentiaries will present an
uttinadtu,n fixing the date when the treaty
must be signed.
Austria and Russia.
The Ti1nes's correspondent at Berlin says
it is persistentIy believed that Austria will
eventually cooperate with Russia in the oc-
cupation OF territory.
Austria.
LONDON, March 1.-The Vienna CORE
spoudent Of the Times says: ".As regards
the vote of credit, the meetings OF political
clubs have been repeatedly called to con-
slider the subject, and then adjourned.
showing that those who desired to carry
the matter with rush are as yet far from
having the upper-hand."
| The London Reuters have telegram
from Vienna saying " q secret meeting OF
number OF the Austrian delegations were
held last night, at which was discussed the
credit to be demanded by the Government.
No decision was reached. It is anticipated
that the credit, though it may meet with
opposition, will be approved"
Russia.
RUSSIA NOT TO BE FRIGHTENED BY THREATS
AND MILITARY PREPARATIONS.
| ST. PETERSBURG. March 1.-Replying to Q
recent article OF the London Standard
which declared that the sword would have
to decide unless Russia made concessions,
the Agence Russo says: "The British Gov
eminent has declared that it would only
make war on behalf OF British interests .
| Russia has respected and satisfied those
| interests. Therefore either the Standard is
misinformed, or England will act in opposi
ton to her formal declarations as regard!
concessions The European Cabinets know
that Russia is resolved to maintain the es;
sentia result OF the war. She will Away!
show herself disposed to accept any means
of reconciling the inviolability Of this result
| with the interests of third parties, bu
threats and military preparations are q bat
way Of attaining peaceful Understandings
| Prussia. sGs ,, a#
RESIGNATION OF A MINISTER OF FINANCE.
! LONDON, March Herr Camphausen
lPrussian Minister OF Finance and the pre-
/ sident of the Ministerial Council, has re
signed. Though originally liberal and
ifree-trader, he has complied with Bis
marck's wishes regarding proposed impe
4 rial taxation schemes, thereby bringing hin
i into contempt with his own party and com
. lpelling his retirement.