The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-12-06
LATssT FOnEIGa REws..

LIVERPOOL coTTeS MARKET.

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81 LIVERPOOL coTT0S MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, December 5.-This weeks
circular OF the Liverpool Cotton. Brokers'
Association says: I" Cotton was In moderate
demand. It was rather dull early In the
week, and prices declined; but Thursdays
business was extensive, and prices slightly
advanced, compared with those OF last
week. American declined i'd. early in the
week, but it became excited on Thursday,
and prices rose 3-16d., or Lied. since last
week. Sea Island continues In good de-
maDd and firm. Futures opened dull, and
continued quiet until Monday evening,
prices decliDing 3.32d.: but on Tuesday
The demand improved, aud the market has
since gained 1-16d. Thursday there was
some excitement, and very extensive busi-
ness was done. Final rates are 3.16d. to a
farthing above last Thursdays prices"
JOINED THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
LONDON, December 5.-The Post this
morning announces that Rev. Arthur Wag-
ner, OF st. PauPs church, Brighton, has
Joined the Roman Catholic Church on ac-
count OF the acceptance by the majority of
the English clergy OF the /" erastian !"
doings Of Lord Penzance's court. It is
rumored that several members Of his con-
gregation- and one Of the Sisterhood at
Brighton will follow his example.
Ireland. So.
ANOTHER ARREST FOR SEDITI0US UTTERkSCEs.
DUBLIN, December 5.-Thomas BrannsD,
prominent land agitator and secretary Of
the National Land League, was arrested
this morning and taken 10 Castlebar. He is
charged with using seditious language and
endeavoring to seducc the police from their
alliance.
THE SLIGO PRISONERS TO BE TRIED IN DUBLIN.
DUBLIN, December 5.-The Court of the
Queens Bench to-day granted the applca-
ton OF the Crown for the removal OF the
trials of the Sligo prisoners to Dublin in
case true bills are found against them by
the Sligo grand jury.
Scotland.
.... f. STEAMER STRANDED.
LONDON. December 1.-THE steamer An
glian, from New York for Glasgow, was
stranded in a snow-storm near Pladda, a
low, rocky island Of Scotland, IN The firth
OF the Clyde. off the south end OF the island
OF Arran. 1t is expected she will be got of.
The yes sci makes no water.
Russia.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 5.-Prince
Gortschakoff arrived here this afternoon.
It is reported that two persons have been
arrested for completely in the recent at
tempted assassination of the Car.
The Car visited the theatre last night,
and was most enthusiastically received. The
performance was suspended While the Rus
sian national anthem was sung.
An excited crowd on Tuesday broke in
the windows Of house near Moscow
whence they supposed the mine had been
fired. They had commenced to wreck the
house, but we're stopped by the police.
Egypt.
C0NTRkD1CT Glory REPORTS OF WAR MOVEMENTS.
LONDON, December 5.-Adviccs from
Egypt represent the Government OF that
country as actually preparing for war
with AbyssiHia. The Egyptian forces will
be divided into two coumnS-one OF 5000
men 10 take the offensive from the Egyptian
harbor Of Arkilis, and one OF 10000 men
to occupy entrenched positions at GAIL
mand Bahia, on the main Abyssinian road
leading to ooudan.
A dispatch from Alexandria to the Rcu-
tiers Telegram Company says the reports Of
impending hostilitics between Egypt and
Abyssinia are greatly exaggerated. No
troops have lett Cairo. and none are pre-
pairing to leave, except one battalion. which
Gordon Pasha asked for in bis last report.
Austria's Army.
VIENNA, December 5.-Tbe lower house
Of the Reichorath has rejected the motion
for reduction of the standing army. and
adopted the first clause Of the Governments
bin fixing the strength Of the army OH a
wor-footing at 100000 men.
Various Foreign items.
LONDON, December ga Paris dispatch
states that in the debate in the Chamber Of
Deputies last night NJ. Paul dc Cassagnac
was formally censured by the House for re-
fusing to retract an insult offered NJ. JULES
Ferry, Minister OF Public instruction.
The famine in Upper Silesia is so serious
that In many valleys over one third OF the
population are starving. Famine and dis
tress is appearing in SaXony among the
peasants and weayers.
A Cabul dispatch reports the Governor OF
| Maidau killed by party Of Afghan regulars
and bllnen. The Governors Of kohistan
and Logar Valley are menaced with the
| same fate.
LIVERPOOL, December 5.-The' steamer
Arizona, from New York for Liverpool,
| which was seriously damaged by collision
with an iceberg, passed Fastnet this morn
| ing on her way to this port.
LONDON, December 5.-The 1tmes's fnan'
cia article says: "The Industry Cotton
Spinning Company, owners Of large mills
at Oldham, have gone in liquidation in con-
sequence OF depression in trade"
The Manchester Guardian says: "Tht
renewed activity and upward movement
in cotton has compelled producers to raise
quotations point, but the market has no
expanded. There has been some little buy
ing in two or three departments at Tues
days rates, but on the whole business wa
very light. India and China merchant:
still hold of, and the advance above men
toned has further widened the gap be
| tween sellers and buyers"