The Express.
London, England, 1864-07-16 00:00:00

EXPRESS FROM PARIS.

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PARIS, FRIDAY Eva.

The Pays, in an article signed by the secretary
of the redaction, makes the declaration which I
consider highly important as expressive of the
deliberate views of the French government, that
Europe cannot for a moment " admit the pos-
sibility" of Denmark becoming a member of the
Germanic Confederation. Such a project, it says,
might suit the personal interests of the King, but
it would be contrary to the national sentiment and
the national interest. It refuses to consider as
serious " a combination so impracticable that it
resembles a utopia, and may therefore be put
aside without discussion." Peace, it says, can
only be made "in the order of ideas" sub-
mitted to the Conference, and by it rejected. The
belligerents, now treating with each other, must ne-
cessarily negotiate on the same bases. In short,
the only question is what is to be the extent of the
concessions required by the conquerors I France
will watch the settlement with "great anxiety"
and an "ardent sympathy" for the brave Danish
people, whose heroism and patriotism has shown
itself worthy of its old renown. It is a matter of
profound indifference to France whether the terri-
tory of which Denmark is to be shorn shall be
given to an Oldenburg or an Angnstenburg. But
France does consider it important that Denmark
should continue to exist in such conditions of in-
dependence and vitality as will maintain its rank as
• European power. The most legitimate pre-
tender, in the eyes of the Pays, will be the one
whose ambition is the most moderate, and who
asks for the least.

The Patrie states that Lord Cowley yesterday
called upon the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the
express purpose of congratulating him on the recent
successes of French arms in Algeria., and the
prompt pacification of that country. I should have
passed over this paragraph as being the chronicle of
a matter of course piece of diplomatic civility
devoid of interest were it not suggested to me that
England has never before in any direct way re-
cognised French dominion in Africa. If tkat hew,
Lord Cowley's viait is significant, and may be con-
strued as a step towards the entente cordials which
France seems now to be seeking.
An election for a councillor-general at Servian,
in the Herault, has been gnashed by the council
of the prefecture, on the ground that the majority
was made up by fraudulent votes of non-electors.
This is a rare instance of legal redress being ob-
tained against a government candidate.
We have no news in Paris of the American naval
fight off Jersey, beyond the contradictory intelli-
gence telegraphed from London. A steamer left
Cherbourg for Jersey at noon this day to make in-
quiries, so that to-morrow I may very likely be
able to send you some particulars. The Opinion
Nationale thinks the Confederate man-of-war Gene-
ral Lee is ► myth.
The Bourse opened heavily, and Rente suffered a
decline of 10c., but upon the news that Console
had risen 1, the market became very firm, and
Rents recovered yesterday's closing price, 66fr.
Mobilier rose 21r. 60c.

Prince Napoleon has returned to Paris from
Havre, and intends to remain in the capital two
days.

The two young Dukes de Leuchtemberg, grand-
sons of Prince Eugene de Beaubarnais, went yes-
terday to pay a visit to the Empress at St Cloud.
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Baron de Budberg, the Russian Ambassador, has
returned to Paris from Kiseingen, and resumed the
duties of Lis post.

Queen Christina arrived at Havre the evening
before last, and proceeded to her residence at
Sainte-Adrosse.

The Lafayette, the second steamer !of the Trans-
ailaatio Ocengsay, ham Jab arrived at Havre hem Greewook,
where 'lmbed bora seamareeted. She Is is every point
similar to the Washington, the other vessel of the same
ootapeny, end will station her first gunge to New York oa
the 24th August.

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The Royal Mail steamship Africa, from Boston
on the 6th, and Halifax on the Bth of July,
arrived at Queenstown at 4 ►m. to-day (July 16).
She brings 77 passengers and 64,431 dollars in
specie. She landed 113 sacks of mails and 12
passengers and proceeded at 4.16 a.m. for Liver-
pool. All well.

(Per the Atria.)
NEW YORK. JOLT 6, Evawnio.
Senator Tessenden has accepted the office of
Secretary of the Treasury.
The government has withdrawn its proposal for
bids for the balm)°, of the loan of 75 millions.

Wilson's mesh, has entirely destroyed 60 miles
of the Southern railroad.

General flouter has reached Charlestown, Vir-
ginia.
Congers has adjourned sine die.
The New York and City of Baltimore have ar-
rived out.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
NSW YORK, JULY 5, Ermsc.

Money tight : Gold, 246. Exchange on London :
Bankers' bills, 263. Stocks advancing : New York
Centrals, 134* ; Illinois shares, 132 ; Erie, 1151.
Six per Cent. United States 5-20 Bonds, 106.

(By Telegraph to Halifax.)
NEW YORK, JULY 7, EVZIMIG.
A large Confederate force has occupied Harper's
Ferry and Hagaretown (Maryland), and is Advanc-
ing northwards.

President Lincoln has called out the militia to
repel the invasion.
Wilson's cavalry has returned, having lost 13
guns and 1,000 prisoners.
It is earected that Grant is nearly ready for
another demonstration against Petersburgh.
Sherman has occupied Marietta acd Kenesaw.
Johnston has retreated to Chattaboochie.

Ewell's forces, estimated to number 30,000 men,
have advanced safely up the Shenandoah Valley.
After a severe fight they evacuated Marthisburg,
and retreated to Maryland heights. The Federal
have abandoned Harper's Ferry, and destroyed
the bridge. The Confederates are at Harper's
Ferry, preparing to attack the Maryland heights.
Marauding parties appeared at Frederick Point
of Rocks, Greencastle, and Chambersburg, Pennsyl-
vania. Great alarm is felt along the Pennsylvanian
border. It is supposed that the main Confederate
body will march to Frederick, Mai/land. Hunter's
forces are moving to attack the Confederates.
President Lincoln called out 12,000 New York
militia, 12,000 Pennsylvania, and 6,000 Massa-
chweete militia.

Martial law has been prochimed and the Habeas
Corpus Act suspended in Kentucky.
The steamer Rose has been destroyed.
The Asia has arrived out.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

NEW YORK, JULY 7, EV111330.

Money tight. Gold, 271. Market excited, and
tending upwards. Exchange on London, bankers
bills, 290. Stocks steady. New York Centrals,
1331. 111inoie shares, 130. Erie, 1141. Six per
Cent. U.S. 5-20 Bonds, 104. Cotton—Middling
Upland, 160 to 163 c. Flour, wheat, corn, and
provisions advancing. Coffee quiet. Sugar ad-
vancing. Molasses very firm. Petroleum, crude,
531, 1. Refined, 90 to 92c.

QUEENSTOWN, JULY 16.

The extra steamer Pennsylvania, from New York
on the 2nd inat, arrived here at 11.40 p.m. yes-
terday.
She brings 168 passengers, 27 of whom were
landed here. She proceeded for Liverpool at mid-
night.
Her news ban been anticipated.