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Later from Europe.Arrival of the Arago. New York, March 22. --The Arago, from Southampton on the 6th inst., has arrived. There was a renewed activity in cotton and considerable advance in the price. The Europa had left Liverpool for Queenstown, to take the cargo of the Australasian to New York. It was rumored that Russia had decided upon Lent as the time for the voluntary emancipation of the serfs. The Ministry of Holland had resigned. Austria, England, France, and Prussia, had demanded of Denmark a delay in its action on the budget before the Holstein Chambers. Count Cavour had brought to the notice of the Italian Legislature the necessity of settling the Roman question. The demand for discount in the London market had increased. The London Times says the new Tariff bill of the U. States establishes protective duties on the most extravagant scale, and the result will be an almost absolute prohibition on imports from Europe, more detrim
Southern rights meeting in North Carolina--great enthusiasm — immediate Secession desired, &c. Goldsboro', N. C., March 22. --A very large and enthusiastic meeting of Southern Rights citizens of North Carolina was held at the Court-House here to-day. The Southern Confederacy flag was hoisted over the hall of the building. The meeting organized by the election of Hon. Weldon M. Edwards, of Warren, as Chairman, assisted by six Vice Presidents. In the evening speeches were made by Hon. M. J. Moses, of South Carolina; Edmond Ruffin, of Virginia, and Gen. Young, of Mecklenburg. There was a general outpouring of the citizens, and the meeting is wild with enthusiasm. All the districts in the State are reported to be represented. The meeting adjourned at 5 o'clock, to meet again at 7 o'clock P. M. No compromise is wanted. All are for immediate secession. About one thousand delegates are present.
Extra session of the U. S. Senate. Washington, March 22. --The following nominations by the President were confirmed by the Senate to-day: J. W. Nye, New York, Minister to Rome; Bradford R. Wood, of New York, Minister to Denmark; Anson Burlingame, of Massachusetts, Minister to Austria; Elisha O. Crosby, of New York, Minister to Guatemala; Thos. Corwin, Minister to Mexico; J. O. Putnam, Consul to Havre; Freeman H. Morse, of Maine, Consul to London; James H. Henderson, of Ohio, Consul to Hamburg; Francis H. Moody, of Little Rock, Ark., Receiver of Public Moneys; Lieut. Hartsuff, of Michigan, Assistant Adjutant General. Nominations.--William Gilpin, Governor of the Territory of Colorado; Lewis W. Wells, Secretary of Colorado Territory; Benjamin Hall, of New York, Chief Justice; Copeland Townsend, Marshal; F. S. Case, of Ohio, Surveyor General; M. E. Dunnell, of Maine, Consul to Vera Cruz; Joshua R. Giddings, of Ohio, Consul General to Canada.
From Washington. Washington, March 22. --The rumors of the contemplated evacuation of Fort Sumter, are now believed to have been put forth for political effect. It is positively certain, however, that it will be shortly abandoned; and it is equally certain that Fort Pickens will not be reinforced. On demand of Col. A. M. Barbour, the Secretary of War has promised shortly to withdraw the Federal guard now stationed at Harper's Ferry. The President has submitted to the Senate, for their advice, the proposition of Great Britain to refer the San Juan question to the arbitration of Sweden, the Netherlands, or Switzerland. It is stated on the streets to-night, that the President by advice of the Cabinet, has sent a special messenger to Richmond, in consequence of reports that Virginia was about to secede. Can't verify it to-night.
Important from Texas. New Orleans, March 22. --Advices from Austin, Texas, say the Convention has passed an ordinance declaring vacant the posts of the Governor and Secretary of State, on account of their refusal to appear before the Convention and take the oath of allegiance to the Confederated States. Lieut. Gov. Clarke was immediately to assume the functions of Governor, and the Secretary of State was directed to hand over his seal of office and official records. The Legislature was to meet on the 18th. It was not known what Governor Houston would do.
The Southern military Fund. Augusta, Ga., March 22. --The Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser, of Thursday, publishes a correct list of the officers of the Army and Navy of the Confederate States. Nearly all formerly belonged to the United States service.
Resignation. Washington, March 22. --Alfred M. Barbour, Superintendent of the Harper's Ferry Arsenal, tendered his resignation to the War Department to-day.
Northern Markets. Baltimore, March 22. --Flour dull and unchanged Wheat firm — red $1.25@1.29; white $1.40@1.65. Corn active-- yellow 60 white 62@64 Pork dull — mess $17. Lard 9¼10 Coffee firm at 12¼@12¼c. Whiskey dull. New York, March 22.--Cotton ¼@¼c. higher.--Upland middlings 12Ê@12½. Flour heavy. Southern $5.35@5.70. Wheat heavy. Corn heavy-- Mixed 66½ @67 Beef dull. Pork dull. Whiskey firm at 17½@17¼c. Sugar quit — Muscovado 4¼@6; Havana 5¾@6¾c. Coffee quiet at 11½@13½1.65. Corn active-- yellow 60 white 62@64 Pork dull — mess $17. Lard 9¼10 Coffee firm at 12¼@12¼c. Whiskey dull. New York, March 22.--Cotton ¼@¼c. higher.--Upland middlings 12Ê@12½. Flour heavy. Southern $5.35@5.70. Wheat heavy. Corn heavy-- Mixed 66½ @67 Beef dull. Pork dull. Whiskey firm at 17½@17¼c. Sugar quit — Muscovado 4¼@6; Havana 5¾@6¾c. Coffee quiet at 11½@13½c. --Naval stores quiet, Stocks firmer and active. --New York Central's $78