The Press.
London, England, 1857-07-11 00:00:00

LATEST INTELLIGENCE

The German jouri els hint that great political
results may originate in the meeting of the Emperor
of Austria and the King of Prussia. It is said his
Majesty will endeavour to bring about a reconcilia-
tion between Austria and Russia. This event, it is
asserted, is sure to take place, as it is only a question
of time and of a change of Ministry at Vienna.
Intelligence from Constantinople, of the 3rd inst.,
is to the effect that at that date Lord Stratford de
Redcliffe had received despatches from Lord Claren-
don proposing the judicial and military union of the
Principalities.
It was said that the Persians were still at Herat,
of which they bad extended the fortifications.
The Shah of Persia has conferred the honour of
the Order of the Lion end Sun, with the title of
Kahn, upon Captain H. B. Lynch, C. 8., in token
of his regard for the manner in which Captain Lynch
brought about the treaty of pease between this
country and Persia.

The Cortes of Portugal have sanctioned a new
Concordat with Rome, but with certain modifications.

Despatches from Spain state that Govern meat is
exceedingly anxious about maintaining tranquillity.
Madrid is reported to be agitated.

The Greek Government have abandoned their in-
tendon of sending General Kalergis as ambassador
to Paris. The Queen of Greece leaves for Germany
immediately (Athens, July 4).

The French Government has not yet decided who
is to replace M. de Morny at St. Petersburg.

Some further details of the burning of the steamer
Montreal, carrying Scotch emigrants to Canada,
have been received :

The steamer was nearing Cape Rouge, when flames were
discovered by some of the passengers, who in giving the
alarm caused the wildest panic to prevail, and a general
rush for safety.
The officers of the boat endeavoured to restore quiet,
but this was found impossible, as the flames, despite the
efforts of those in charge, spread rapidly, and were soon
beyond all human control.
A large number of the passengers had already jumped
overboard and were drowned ; others were burnt on the
vessel, while a few succeeded in reaching the shore by
swimming.
There were in all about 500 passengers on board, and.
out of this number only 175 are known to have been saved,
leaving 32.5 to be accounted for. Hopes are entertained
that the majority of them have been rescued, but it is cer-
tain that at least 200 have perished .
Cape Rouge, the scene of the heartrending disas-
ter, is between Quebec and Montreal.

His Royal Highness the Prince of :Wales, travel-
ling incognito, arrived at Brussels on Wednesday
morning. The Prince afterwards visited the battle-
field of Waterloo, and then proceeded on his journey
to Germany.
The two Houses of the Clergy of the Province of
Canterbury met yesterday at Westminster. The
business transacted was almost exclusively of a formal
character, such as the presentation of reports, giving
notices of motions, &c. At the end of the day's
sitting the Upper House adjourned and the Lower
House was prorogued.

Her Majesty and the Prince Consort, accompanied
by the Princess Royal, Prince Frederick William of
Prussia, and the younger members, leave Bucking-
ham Palace on the 16th or 18th inst., for Osborne,
to pass a few weeks at her Majesty's marine resi-
dence. It is not expected that the Queen and
Court will return to town until after the contem-
plated visit of the Emperor and Empress of the
French.