The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1856-03-20 00:00:00

THE CONFERENCES

There was no regular sitting of the Conferences
on Saturday, but M. Walewski assembled his col-
leagues that day, in order to read to them the
protocols, which will serve as the bases to the
treaty of definitive peace. A commission composed,
it is said, of the following members, was named to
draw up the treaty :—Lord Cowley, for England;
M. de Bourqueney, for France; Baron de Brunow'
for Russia; M. de Hubner; for Austria ; and Ali
Pacha, for Turkey. Sardinia and Prussia are un-
represented.

THE WEST INDIA MAIL.

SOUTHAMPTON,
WEDNESDAY.

The West India royal mail steamer Tyne,
arrived hero this evening with the West India
Mail, bringing 47 passengers, and 717,000 dollars
in specie.

Her dates are—from Chagres and Havana, to
the 25th; Demerara, Trinidad, and Jamaica, the
26th; Barbadoes, the 28th ult. ; Porto Rico, the
2nd ; and St. Thomas, the 3rd inst.
Her advises are not important, either in a
political or commercial point of view. The islands
were generally healthy, and business at Jamaica is
reported dull.

FRANCE.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

PARIS, TUESDAY EVENING

The Emperor has to-day received the formal
congratulations of the Diplomatic Body, the Senate,
the Legislative Body, the Council of State, the
Judges, the Members of the Institute, the Clergy,
the Municipal Body, and deputations of the Army,
the Navy, and the National Guard—to offer their
congratulations on the birth of the Prince Imperial.
After being received by him, they were permitted
to file off before the cradle, in which the little
prince was sleeping, at the head of which stood
Madame Bruat (widow of the admiral), his
gouvernant, and by the side of which stood Colonel
Fleury, aide de camp, and some chamberlains.
The Presidents of the Senate, the Legislative body,
the Council of State, and other bodies delivered
congratulatory addresses to his Majesty, and the
Emperor returned suitable replies, and at the same
time giving his hearers to understand (so it is said)
that the dangers which caused the overthrow of
preceding dynasties would not be able to injure
his.

The bulletin of the Empress published to-day
says that her health is very good, and that of the
little Prince says that his is excellent.

The Constitutionnel says that the French Emperor
himself informed the Queen of England, the King
of Sardinia, and the Pope, by telegraph, of the birth
of his child. It says also that Count Orloff was
one of the first to congratulate his Majesty.
As usual on occasions of great public rejoicing,
a great number of soldiers, prisoners, convicts, and
others have obtained pardons or commutations, on
occasion of the birth of the Prince.

If I am correctly informed, the draft of a more
important amnesty has been submitted to the
Emperor as the most acceptable means of doing
honour to the birth of the Imperial Prince. It, I
am told, puts an end to all " warnings " given to,
and prosecutions pending against the press, but it
does nothing for the innumerable host of political
refugees and exiles, beyond saying that they may
return to France if they will ask permission, that
is to say what in their own eyes, and in those of
their party, would seem dishonourable. What
reception, however, this projected amnesty will
receive at the hands of the Emperor, I am unable
to say.

There is nothing new about the Congress. The
Russian negotiators are, it appears, very polite
indeed to the Sardinians, but very cold to the
Austrians. The Sardinians, consequently, hope
that even if peace is proclaimed, Russia will aid
them in the event of their making war at a future
period in Austria ; but perhaps this is a rather
wild, or at least premature, calculation.

The Bourse continues to show a downward
tendency and something more. The reute has
fallen again to•day, and the words " coming crisis"
are now beginning to be heard from more than one
lip.

A telegraphic despatch from Berlin says that the
government was contemplating the prohibition of
the negociation of foreign banks here. Another
from Marseilles, confirms the fact of the King of
Naples having authorised, to the 6th of April, the
export of wheat.
Prince Jerome is still going on well.

A Brussels paper says that Charles Dickens contem-
plates issuing a reply, printed in French, to M. Monta-
lambert's attack on " The political Future of England," in
which that writer accuses our great novelist of exaggerat-
ing the social evils of England, and by his strongly coloured
pictures promoting disuuitt of ri;Ke nn this side of the
Channel,

m , s a m s ! I.

THE EMPEROR, EMPRESS, AND PRINCE

With no ordinary satisfaction are we enabled to
announce that the illustrious lady who dignifies the
Imperial throne of our illustrious ally, is progress-
ing to convalesence as satisfactory as the best hopes
of the nation she adorns by her presence, and
the wishes of European hearts could hope for or
expect. The Imperial infant is, according to the
latest accounts, as well as could, by possibility, be
desired. In addition to the information supplied
by our own correspondent, and to be found in an
adjacent column, we have to add a summary of the
proceedings in the French capital on Tuesday.
On that day the Emperor received the Senate,
the Corps Legislatif, the Council of State, the
Municipal Council, the Judges, the members of the
Institute, the Clergy of different religions, and
deputations from the Army of Paris and the
National Guard, to offer their congratulations 01
the birth of the Prince. The Emperor (standing
in front of the throne, and dressed in the uniform
of a general of division) received the company in
the throneroom. Prince Napoleon was on his right
hand.

In reply to the felicitations of the Congress, the
Emperor said :
;tI am happy that Providence sends me a son at the
moment in which an era of general reconciliation for
Europe presents itself. I shall instil into his mind the
sentiment that peoples ought not to be selfish egotists, and
that upon the repose of Europe depends the prosperity of
every nation.

Count de liorny, President of the Legislative
Corps, addressed his Majesty in the following
words :

Sire,—Heaven has blessed your union. - At the dawn °f
a holy anniversary the Empress has given a son to your
affection, and to France a future Emperor. This event
has caused universal joy. It is not only because the
country, in its gratitude and attachment to you, shares 10
your happiness, but also because it hails that child as a
pledge of future security.
On former occasions similar hopes were entertained,
and not realised. Why should the hopes we now indulge,
in with so much effusion inspire us with such confidence r
it is because the two dangers which overturned thrones
—revolution at home and coalition abroad—have been
conquered by your Majesty. You have conquered revolu-
tion by force, diverted it by labour, and soothed it by
clemency. You have reconciled foreigners with
France, because, if your armies covered themselves
with glory, it was for the maintenance of justice
and right, and that you have exalted France
without humbling Europe. Therefore, when ever)"
Frenchman is , indebted to you for the securitl
of his family, the futurity of his children, and, above all,
for the right of being proud of his nationality, you 1%;
conceive, Sire, his anxiety to give a • hearty welcome '-
that young Prince, and that ,he should:rest such sanguine
hopes on the life of a child,
I come then,:Sire, in the name of the Legislative BodY!
to congratulate yonr Majesty, and to pray you to lay at
the feet of the Empress our congratulations, our wisue
for her speedy recovery, and, finaly, to renew over that
cradle the oath of allegiance and devotedness we have
already taken, and which we will keep for ever.
The Emperor in reply, said that his thoughts had
naturally turned upon the destiny of the young
princes, born like his son in the Tuileries, and that
if, to assure a different fate for his child, he had faithi
in the cordial support of France, he relied above al
upon that Providence whose intervention was 6°
visible in the rapid and unhoped for re-establish"
ment of order. His Majesty referred to the fort,"
years of misfortune which had, so to speak, given 007
to his dynasty. He assured the Corps Legialtl,
that he should seek only in his popular origin
the strength of his Government, and that he won'
profit by the lesson of history which teaches
moderation in success.

The various bodies were then successively intro'
duced into the IT/laments of the Pavilon Floret
whence they returned to those occupied on We
ground floor by the prince. The imperial infa,l3t
was sleeping in its cradle, and by it stood tie
Princess d'Essling, with the governesses and sub.
governesses. The child is, to all appearance:
in a robust state of health. The cortege soon aft'
retired.

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Generals Canrobert, Bosquet, and Bandon ar°
made marshals.

The Moniteur of yesterday publishes numerous
addresses to the Emperor. It states also that on
the occasion of the happy delivery of the Empress'
the Emperor has granted numerous pardons t°
military prisoners.
Addresses of congratulation to the Emperor 013
the birth of the Prince Imperial are preparing ill
all the principal towns in France.
The women of the markets, or, as they are called'
les dames de la Halle, went yesterday to the
Tuileries to congratulate the Emperor on the birth'
of the Prince Imperial. A deputation of them'_
carrying magnificent bouquets, were admitted
with
the Emperor, and his Majesty received them wit'
marked kindness. After conversing a few minutes'_
with them, the Emperor led them himself to the
apartments of the Prince, and presented the infant
,
to them. All the corporations of workmen of the
to
capital also manifested a desire to be alloweL w
present their congratulations to his Majesty, 7e
the Emperor, from regard for the health of r,
Empress, and also on account of the bad westileho
charged the Prefect of Police to tell them that at
regretted not being able to receive them, but of
he would accept their visit at the moment
baptism.
ted
The Minister of Public Instruction has grant of
three additional holidays at Easter to the pupils of
the various colleges and schools on the occasion
the birth of the Prince Imperial. also
The Minister of Public Instruction has
of
requested the Presidents of the Consistories 0, ers
recognised non-catholic sects to offer up Pray on
and thanksgivings in their different churcllls
the occasion of the birth of the Prince Imperial.

CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILNVA'

MEETING

Lev
The usual half-yearly general meeting of the prolo,o- dal
of the Chester and Holyhead Railway was held Yersletof
morning at the Euston-square Station—Sir S. )I'hair.
Bart., Chairman of the Board of Directors, in the ;Thoe
The report, which has already been published,
taken as read. ; doeu.
The Chairman, in moving the adoption of th's aoi
ment, stated that the agreement between this C 01143111
and the London and North Western had been del'
arranged, and it would be signed in the course of theeived
The directors, in settling this agreement, had rroldere
considerable assistance from the committee of shareqo_dal
appointed some time ago, and it was his intention for si%
to ask the shareholders to continue this committeehe last
months longer. The traffic of the line during r," tort,
half-year had on the whole been exceedingly satie,actioabt
while it was a source of gratification to him, and 00,03 ear
would be to the shareholders, that under the agro e I°o-
with the London and North Western the cost of tucijoio'
motive department would in future be considerably a Pest'.
ished. The report stated that the directors were ees;
tion to declare a dividend, but in order to meet the_Forrea
ing demands of the company, the directors had dsote,
proposing its payment for the present. He might d°
1%04
however, that there were assets amply sufficient teetion
the liabilities of the concern ; indeed, with the e=re boar
of the debt due to the London and North Westerl,,,ttoi
pany—for which that company held ample sect -kid rip°
liabilities of the company did not exceed 33,3 "ny
one could dispute their ability to meet that at ailrecie'a
After a short delay, therefore, he believed Oct"; hops
would be iu a position to pay the dividend, and .
this assurance would satisfy the public out of doeVc rely
show the expediency of the arrangement about ,ronalpalif.:
eluded with the London and North Western ',o",t ea
he might mention that, had it been in operation 6t,e
the directors would have been in a position to P05'1)313110
per share on the preference stock, and yet have ces, t
in hand of 8,3351 7s 2d. Under these circurostarre
felt that their prospects for the future were of e
0i33
cheering character.
tad c
A Proprietor asked when the agreement .w° end
bo
into operation, and when would the divu-
1336
declared
The Chairman replied that the agreemen' "
into force immediately after it was signed and scei shibtt
the dividend would be paid when the 33,0001 into eper3tl;lo-
- been paid off. At least, it would come in, for trao
as soon as ever arrangements could be made ern, 011
ferring the line to the London and North "West' t irlo
certainly would not be later than the Ist efJlll3;.oor.
After some further conversation, the
fora
adopted. dire'r
Resolutions were then passed, authorising te-iags
to
pastay out of 33,080/ 16s
totld—being the net earilewal 11/3;
nd
six months-1,000/ the Steam-boat Rellconipr's.ia
—l2s per share on the first preference shares,
araoani or
all arrears up to the 31st of December, arid f dve
to 25,000/, and a dividend at the rate ° sh 3
cent per annum on the second preferelifaiance sr;
amounting to 6,6331 15s leaving a :-' half-Ye be
24716 s to be carried forward to the curretidend
but that the payment of these aL,etaed
postponedluntil such time as the directors dei, second
pedient to pay the same. It was next mayerieteffeet-
and resolved, " that the committee of pro
flert w jog
requested to continue their services until We. carrYrth
outing fortho thewo
rpurpose g
agreement
e assistingot w t theh t
ho
Londondirectors
and $
Lon ?
Western." the ijae
A Proprietor inquired what per centage
,s, the
and North Western were to receive for worki
The Chairman replied, 46 per cent.
cks
:Messrs. G. H. Hamilton, M.P., and of
were then re-elected directors, and My,
r. oti
one of the shareholders' committee, was ele'" 99.
alovn: e
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the auditors.
crop Ana thy 'Dieting ternsiastyd4
Thanks were then voted to the chairouta a°