The Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1860-12-21 00:00:00

FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

FRANCE.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
PARIS, 19th Dec., 1860.

The marvellous news from China continues to
be the prevailing topic of the day. For the
second time intelligence of a most positive kind
has come by way of Russia, of a conclusion of a
treaty of peace between the Government of the
celestial empire and the Allies. It is stated that
a sum of £6,400,000 has been exacted from the
Chinese by way of indemnity fur the expenses
of the war in which their bad faith has involved
the t*o great powers of Europe. People never
cease talking of the wonderful discoveries made
in the palace df the Chinese Emperor, with
accounts of which private letters from the camp
absolutely appear to teem. It is rumoured among
other things that the imperial throne itself has
been purchased by an Englishman. In the
treasury are said to have been found presents of
enormous value, sent at different times by Euro-
pean Sovereigns, especially from those of England
and France, and in particular, a great variety of
valuable articles which were received from le grand
monaiquc Louis XIV.
A rumour has sprung up that Francis 11. has
broken off all negotiations for the suspension of
hoStilitieg; titi. the ground that the present state
of disorder arid dissittistaetioA
the two Sicilies affords ground for believing that
chances of restoration are not absolutely
LIL.

desperate after all ; but this decision ot- the youut;
monarch will, it is to be hoped, be overruled
htsitdtitin by the thtited to:elittatiett of
England and iraiiCe.
The, enbseripticui, tothe Otteintin Loan has
ei;eijr likelihood of being' sUccesaftil. The efforts
which have been made to3uh it tlitoiigh the
Bourse are overpowering.

A completely new organisation is about to be
introduced into the management of the telegraphic
department of the Government. The changes
have been recommended by M. de Persigny.
The tl-azetie eif4 Pribunduee has the following
. . , . the
18th, from a Berlin correspondent, dated OR
18th, Its cotiterits will be highly gratifying
to the advocates of the iemmlieiarice movement
seer where; atid the sucees§ which haS attended
the plan described by the writer for
that movement, will probably suggest the adoption
of a similar course of action in other countries, as
well as in Prussia :
"For upwards of twenty years, innumerable attempts
have been made in Prussia to establish in that country
temperance societies on the same footing as those which
exist in Ehgland, but all such attempts were attended
with failure, and drunkenness continued to increase to
an alarming extent among the working classes.
"110855; ithe gdyqnt,n,qt thought duty to adopt
comereps with a view. of eli,ecking the pri-sr7ss of this
degrading and brutalising 'ice, dud acitordiligli, tbn
Minister of Instruction and of Worship, addressed to
the ministers of all denomination recognised by law,
• ' in his official calla-
circular, in which he inviteu '
city, to exhort their co-religionists to practice tempe-
rance, pointing out to them the terrible consequences
of the abuse of poisonous liquors. This sacred and
holy mission was fulfilled by
,the ministers with a zeal
truly apostolic; arid their efforts haVe been erdwned
with complete success. DriitikennesS has diminished to
such an extent; thonsands of the retailers of
spirituous liquors iii all parts of the kingdom, are actu-
ally obliged to petition the government ford reds ctictt
of the duty upon the liquor which they sell, and they
have, in support of the prayer of their petition, pro-
duced their books, which establish a progressive and
remarkable decrease in the sale of their goods.

" On the other hand, the deposits in the savings' banks
have materially increased in amount, and the last return
from these establishments shows that they contain about
16,000,000 thalers (£2,400,000) belonging to artisans,
workmen, servants, and other persons supporting them-
selves by manual and mechanical labour.
" These results must necessarily exert a happy influ-
ence on public morality, and they, on that account,
deserie to be made public."
The state of the Bourse remains much the same,
want of aniniatioii being its chief characteristic:
PAIIIS, Dec: 20, 1860:

The French Government has at letigth received
some later intelligence from China, and niost
interesting it is, as regards the treaty and AS
consequences, but unfortunately there is no refe-
rence to the unhappy prisoners. It is stated
that the Treaty is "as extensive, as complete, and
as advantageous as possible ;" and that the Allies
have received all the guarantees which they de-
manded for its faithful execution. Further, it is

in the highest degree satisfactory to learn that,
independently of the commercial advantages se'
cured by the convention, the treaty contains sti-
pulations of the largest and most liberil kind in
favour of the Christian religions : a proof of
which some of the evening papers mention with
just pride, that on the day on which the ratifica-
tions were exchanged, the Holy Cross was dis-
played upon the Roman Catholic Church of Pekin,
in which a solemn Te Deana of thanksgiving was
sung by Mgr. Monly, a French ecclesiastic, and
Bishop of Pekin. This religious ceremony was
followed by a Domino salvum fac Imperatoreo
Napoleonem, which was chanted with the most
lively enthusiasm by the whole congregation. It
is also remarked, and with truth, that this cir-
cumstance will have an enormous importance
throughout the extreme East ; while the Patric
adds on the same point that " such facts as these
testify to the civilising ideas of the Government
of the Emperor Napoleon, the Protector of the
interests of Catholicity."
The evacuation of Pekin by the Allies on the
6th inst. is confirmed, but it was not known
whether or not a garrison would be left in that
city. Meanwhile, the French forces, thus set at
liberty, have already commenced to organise a
fresh expedition against Cochin-China, prepara-
tory, no doubt, to the country being taken pos-
session of in the Emperor's name, jointly with that
of the interests of Catholicity. This expedition was
to be composed in great part of the Marine Light
Infantry, and was to be commanded by a Brigadier
of that arm of the service, who is to act uncier
his superior officer, Vice-Admiral Charner. The
troops were expected to be quite ready for setting
out by the beginning of next spring, which is
also the most favourable season for accomplishing
the object of their mission.
The Emperor, on Wednesday, repaired to the
Bridge of Jena to witness the trial of a new
system of boat bridges, near the Champ-de-Mars.
Immediately after the arrival of his Molest,'
which took place about half-past two o'clock, a
detachment of Pontonniers proceeded to make
trial of the new system, under the orders of
General Forgeol, commanding the artillery of the
Imperial Guard. Three iron gunboats were
brought upon the Seine in succession, alongside
of another one which had been previously made
fast to the bank, and then the planks intended to
form the chausse were placed in position. This
system differs from all others in this respects
that the gunboats are, as I have said, constructed
of iron instead of wood ; they are, moreover,
divided into three parts, the middle portion being
withdrawable at pleasure from the two other
portions, so as to render the carriage less trouble-
some, and at the same time reduce the danger
arising from the enemy's fire whilst the bridge is
being used.
Lord Cranworth has been staying here for
some days past, and it is reported that his lord-
ship is engaged in procuring information as to
the working of the judicial machine in France,
with the view of introducing some reform into,
the English system and practice of jurisprudence -
His lordship was present in the assize court all
day on Wednesday, and appeared to pay great
attention to what was going on, as of course
politeness and the want of a familiar acquaintance
with the French language required his lordship
to do.
The Empress has returned home in excellent
health, but the remembrance of the beloved sister
whom she has lost still appears to weigh west
sadly on her Majesty. It is stated that the
Empress has resolved to wear mourning.for
an
entire year for the Duchess of Alba, and to cease
to do so only when being present on those occa-
sions on which her absence would be prejudicial t°.
trade. On these occasions her Majesty will wear,
white ; which, as is well known, is a species I
mournivg, but on the day following she
resume her black dress. ict
We are to have another political palnPh
immediately.
a
Its title is, " The Secret Inetruo r
tions of the King of Naples ; the Last Steps
Tyranny," and tie author is M. Charlesandde la
Varenne. It will mike a great sensation,
read with avidity.
Transactions at the lisourse areal:at:ll
and uninteresting. The ROltes ybeoattherfdes;
at 68f. 70c. and the 4/ at 06).P. 60e-
FlRE.—This
fiFrietEli—rokTehiosunit un"e"
of
and d.fr four
mo o'clock
Brownlow-hill. The Liverpool. Fire Brigade,
covel
oimn inthge breatizrar.
Mr. Hewitt, arrived in a short time after
eet By the
of the fire,_ and also a reel from Seel-street.
done de tend
any very material damage. was 701
exertions of the brigade the fire was
I that the premises were not insured. got
partlnder
rbsefore