The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-12-17

conference for the pacfcatlon of Italy at Brus-
sells. This acceptance was the last act of the
Wessemburg Cabinet, and Prince Schwartzenburg
on accepting, the government at once ratified it,
and expressed at the same time to the represent
tation of the medatory powers, the strongest de-
sire to enter immediately on the negotiations
M. Bastlde, however, OBJ ected that it would be
more advisable to wait until the President of the
French republic Is named.
Lord Palmerston has acquiesced IN this The
mediatlng powers have also agreed that the arms
tice should be prolonged throughout the winter;
and, in consequence, Austria has engaged not to
attack Venice by land or by sea.
The Sandman government has, at the same
time, also engaged to retain Admiral Albini with
the Sandman fleet at Ancona.
In Vienna, the energetic measures taken by the
Prince Windlschgratz seem likely to secure tran
guilty.
The Emperor of Russia has sent the Prince
etter with the order of ST. Andrew, and to Jella-
chich an equally hattering communication has
been made, together with the order of St. Ulati
mer.
The war in Hungary occupies every body's
thoughts A numerous army of lmperehsts is
about to enter Hungary, and the German papers
state that the Hungarians will give them sharp
reception.
The execution of Dr. Beecher and DR.. Jelnck'
FOR their participation in the late events in Vienna,
has been officially announced Beecher is an Eng
hshman Martial law has been relaxed into
the more modified form which prevails in Germa-
ny, before the usual tribunals.
The Latest News.
The postscript of the European Times says the
report that Prince Windischgratz has been as
sasslnated was current at the Paris Bourse on the
LIST instant, but was not credited.
There was rise IN the per cents of pc
cent, and the general opinion there was that the
present excitement will subslde, and that there
will be no attempt at riot, whether Louis Napoleon
or General Cavaignac be elected President
NJ Louis Napoleon made his appearance In the
Place Vendome, on the lst inst. large crowd
had collected, and he was greeted with shouts Of
V,Ue Ncpol6om.
Marshal Soult has arrived in Paris. The ante
chambers of his spacious hotel were thronged by
the friends of the Cavagnac and Napoleon dynas-
ties, whe are, of course, deslrous to secure the
cooperation of the gallant old Marshal.
1t is believed that all his sympathes with the
nephew and heir of his old Master and companion
In arms. The programme of his principles, which
the Prince has just issued, was supposedto have en-
anated fromM. Thiers but the friends and advisers
of Louis Napoleon have now declared that the Pro-
cIamatlon was prepared and drawn outby the prince
alone, without their assistance, advice or know
ledge. The effect already produced by this docu-
ment will add to the chances, now, may be said,
reduced to certainty, of his being elected Pres-
dent Of the Republic.
Prussia
The second sitting of the Prussian Chamber at
Brandenburg, took place on the 2Sth ult. Nc egis-
ative business was done. II was agreed that the
House should meet on the 10Th and 30th On the
latter date, M Simons intended to move that the
ministers should summon all the absent members,
and in the event of their not appearing, that the
government be empowered to call up their several
substitutes.
In Berlin the progress Of revolution Is stayed.
The contest still goes on, however, between the
Court and the Chamber; but General Wrange'
maintains peace at Berlin.
Germany.
The Frankfort journals state that plot for
republican and socialist rising, and for the assas-
sination Of several members of the German par
lament, has been discovered in that city.
Italy.
Marshal Redetski, commander of the Austrian
forces in Italy, is reported to be dead. Accounts
from Rome are to the evening of the 10th. The
most perfect tranquility had succeeded the commo
ton of the 18th. The new minister, Campello, had
arrived. The Pope appeared to be satisfied with
the new order of things, and was greatly pleased
to find that the peace of his capital had been SO
speedily restored.
The Alua, of Florence, which ultra raGi-
cal paper, says that the programme of the new
government has not satisfied any party. 1t is too
liberal for the reactronaires, and not sufficiently
SO tor the eraltes.
Sicily.
The London Times says eve are happy to
state, on the authority of well informed local
correspondent at Messina, that almost imme-
diate settlement of the pending dispute between
the King of Naples and his Sicilian subjects is
expected to take place. One of the first results OF
the arrangements will be the surrender OF the for
TESS of Messina and the evacuation of the island
by the royal troops.
From Baring's Circular.
There has been fair demand this week for Ameri-
can Stocks, and further improvement in prices
United States Six per cent Bonds to bearer have been
done at 90 ex. div, and there purchasers of
Ohio Skies at OIL; New York State Fives, 90; City
SO; Pennsylvania, 81; and Maryland, 90, with very
little stock for sale: Massachusetts, % 90. Other