The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-05-01
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE,

New Tort, april 39.--The Cunard steamer
Persia, with Liverpool and London dates Of
/ the 18th, arrived at her dock this morning. The
passage was performed in nine days and half
A civic banquet was given in.l4ondon to Mr..
Dallas.
Lord Panmure had mGd Gn explanation why
troops were being sent into Canada. He said
1T was not in anticipation of hostilities with the
United states, but TO supply the place of those
Withdrawn at the commencement of the war;
A slight defeat was experienced by the Gov
eminent, In n vote against a grant to MAMMOTH
College, which strengthened the rumor that
Parliament will shortly be dissolved.
The Conference. at Paris closed on Thursday.
The treaty notifications will be promulgated at
the end of the month,
immediately after the promulgation of the
general treaty, the protocols will be published,
and will make known the labors of the Peace
Congress in detail.
1t was reported at Paris, that diplomatic
movements were on foot respecting Italy. The
Austrian Ambassador was TO &C immediately
to Rome on q special mission. 1t was rumored
that the mission has reference to the Concordat,
but the Italian journals say it relates to the
general state of Italy.
The Lord Mayor of London entertained Mr..
Dallas, on Tuesday, at the Mansion House, in
honor OF his arrival as Minister from the United
States. The Lord Mayor toasted Mr.. Dallas,
prefacing his toast with a speech full of gener.
Gus sentiments toward America, regrotting that
any question should arise between the two
countries threatening the dreadful alternative
of war. The toast was, Health to Mr.. Dallas,
and prosperity TO the great Republic to which
he has the honor to belong"
Mr.. Dallas made felicitous reply, reciprocal.
ting the generous sentiments of the Lord
Mayor.
Other speeches we're rsade, at the conclusion
OF which MIR. Dallas gave, "The Health of the
Lady Msyoress,n
The Lord Mayor responded, telling Mr.. Dal-
las that he was authorized by that lady to say,
that, if his Diplomacy equally his gallautry,
there could be no fear as to the success of his
mission.
splendid fese was given in Paris on Mon
dsy, IN honor Of the peace plenipotentiaries.
Accounts from the manufacturing districts
were unfavorable. The demand for yarns and
goods was extremely limited, and prices we're
not improving. Breadstuffs had further de-
clined in all the markets. Provisions also con.
tinue TO decline, owing to heavy receipts.
The Cabinet at Vienna are bent on occupy
ing every corner Of Italy where political ex-
element can be got up, as an excuse for the
presence of the military. Events in Italy are
daily increasing in interest. 1t is quite posi-
Bile that the Grand Duke of Tuscany will again
be compelled to demand the assistance of Ger
man troops. An additional Austrian force are
under ordass Tor the Roman States. The gar
Sisea Of Lombardy are to be increased. Aus
tria evidently intends to occupy permanently
as much of Italy as she can, in order to insr,t
and intrigue against Sardinia. In fact, Aus
tr'o 10 ~, all cd al,
their armies are not face to face.
The Emperor of Austria signed the ratifca
tons of the treaty on the 18th. A public thanks.
giving was ordered throughout the country.
The English funds remain steady, but with
out animation. The discount market is easier.
The Liverpool breadstuffs market was consider.
ably lower.