The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-11-06


is goi ig the rounds.
Th Emperor of Russia has conferred the
Orde of Kuighthood of st. Alexander Newsky,
on ron Humboldt.
Az ,tria refuses to pay the dues levied for the
main enance of the lighthouse at the Sulna
mout OF the Danube, on the plea that she was
not ,nsulted respecting its establishment.
A geographic despatch from Constantinople,
datey, the 9th instant, states that Sefer Pasha
has aimed two victories over the Russians in
CircsAsia, and has taken from them eight hun
dred prisoners and twenty-one guns.
Vtrious reports have been in circulation, to
the etect that the Bank of France would GER
tainiF suspend specie payments, but these ru-
mop seem to have less foundation than they
havs hitherto had.
Remors are rife of an intended strike for
higher wages, by some classes of the workmen
OF Psris. Plasterers, whsrflaborers, and others,
are poken OF as likely to stop work.
L e Irish census tables, just published, re-
port that, in one year, there were 2l,770 deaths
FROM starvation! The editor of the Medical
1im IS, commenting upon this appalling state
men, says:
" The figure must be far short of the truth.
The narrowing details given in the body of the
report leave no doubt that multitudes persisted
by lie wayside, and in the cherries Irish howell,
whom neither policemen nor coroner's inquest
eves took note Of"
Tbe exchange of notes on the Austrian occu-
patton of the Principalities of the Danube, and
on the question of the future of those provinces.
still divides attention with the Neapolitan quar-
rel and the crisis in Spain. Meantime, the
Freach Government presses speak loudly
Against the Austrian occupation and policy.
Respecting the Neapolitan difficulty, there is
nothing really new. There existed an impress
sios that the note of England and France would
be communicated to the King of Naples on
Wednesday, the 18th, and, failing an immediate
and favorable reply, the Ambassadors would be
withdrawn, and the fleets proceed not to, but
tow ards, Naples. The Vienna papers, which
pr'Eend to possess accurate information con-
sing this affair, repeat that the difficulty is
In , fair way of settlement, and that, though
the embassies have most probably already left
Naples, the British feet (of which some ships
have alreahy left Ajaccio) will only proceed to
Malta, and it is yet doubtful whether the French
sqt adron will sail at all. A lengthy circular,
ad. ressed by the Neapolitan Government to
the Powers of Europe, (of which we had ad-
vic IS by the last mail, is again spoken of. In
thu, circular, the King of Naples justifes his
att tude.
Il Is now generally believed that, in conse
Gu nee OF the growing importance of the ques-
tic IS to be discussed, the Congress of Paris,
alb tut to re-assemble, will consist of the first
pli pipotentiaries, as before, and not of the
Sc, Ad, as was proposed. The proposition to
re. pr the Neapoltsn question to the Congress-
en- anated from Austria. Rumor states, that
onthe first day of meeting, Count Walewski,
name of the French Government, will ad-
vd ,ate the admission of Naples A discussion
VIZ then be invited, as to whether the Congress
viii step beyond the Eastern question, for
which it was first assembled, to take up the
H9stein, Neufchatel, Montenegrn, Greek, and
otoer questions, and whether the King of Ma
pf 70 shall be represented.
Notwithstanding the increasing difficulties.
aSsing from the unfavorable position of the
m5ney market, holders of cotton exhibit undi-
mfnished confidence,
fair consumptive demand had been exhib-
tied for wheat, at slightly under the rates of
last week. Flour continued nearly as dear, and
god qualities met ready sale. Indian corn
had attracted more attention, and was quoted
81. (0 Is. dearer. The weather had been un.
sSttled, and the ground was in an unfavorable
Condition for seed. Red wheat 9s. Sd. (6 9s. Id.
white los. Sd. (@ los. cd. per 20 lbs; western
canal flour 80 (@ 33s. Philadelphia and Balti.
more 33 (9 34s.; extra Ohio sos. (0 37s. cd.
Per barrel mixed and yellow corn 33s. cd. (6
: As. white IS to 35s. Cd. per 48O lbs.
Beef and pork continued dull Bacon steady
! retail. Lard nominal at 75S. Talow Cd.
! carer, for all descriptions.
: Frdnce.-Count Walewski, Minister of For
ejgn Affairs, has sent a circular to the French
diplomatic agents at foreign Courts, in answer
to that of Russia of September I'd. According
to what has been heard of this new document
the French Government repels the reproaches Of
Prince Gortschakof, and adduces arguments to
prove he was in error in stating that the CON
duct OF France and England in the Naples af.
AIR is contrary to treaty and to the public right
.,f Europe. In the Berlin BOurse Gazette It il
itated that Count de Morny has read the note
20 Prince Gortschakof, and that it is full Of
pacific protestations, and moreover Govt. -,
assurance that the action &C -''alhs the
scter. uiPionaClc char-
. HP9n.-The appointment of the new Span.
,sR Ainistry under Narvaez, as already reported
ny telegraph, Is confirmed, and, in addition. Sr.
argueies Is appointed Director General of the
Colonies. VI '-0
Further telegraphs from Madrid, dated even.
ing OF Wednesday, the 18th, announce that the
accomplishment of the church property is sus.
pended and all sales now pending are annulled.
The Concordat is re-established in full force and
vigor, and all ordinances, provisions, and repu.
latlons, to the contrary are annuled. The Gov
ernors of Corunna, Cuidad Real, Ponte Vedra,
Toledo, and Cordova, are dismissed.
zen. Narvaez has just assaulted Senior Guel
hente, the husband of the Iufanta Josefa. Mar
vaez met him at the house of Gen. Aleson. the
Captain General of the Philippine Islands, and
on ascertalning who he was, he cried out, in
presence of the lady of the house and several
a
out! You lied respecting me in the Cortes. |
lake this and this and this l''-suiting the |
action to the word, and striking him repeatedly. |
Guel did not return the blows, but merely tried |
10 avoid them, calling out" For Heavens sake |
luke, what do you mean?" The persons pres. |
ent lnterfered, and put an end to the affair. |
duel subsequently sent him a challenge to fight |
him with small swords, which Narvaez accept |
I'D. The Queen, hearing of it, sent for Narvaez, |
and forbade him to fight. Guel has been order. |
ed to retire Immediately to San Sebastian, where |
his wife resides
The London Star of the 10th says:
" The present dictator, Narvaez, and his CO.
adlutor, the Queen Dowager, as well as O'Don-
nell, have been always recognised as friends of
he French interest but the elevation of Mar.
,aez to power cannot be regarded as otherwise
han an answer to the interference of Louis Ma
,oleon."
Prussia.-The opening of the Conference of
he Prussian Protestant Church is fixed for
November Sd. The meeting will be held in the
Royal Castle at Berlin, with NJ Won Raumer,
IS royal commissioner, presiding. The object
If the meeting is to decide on propositions to
'e referred to another Conference composed
If ecclesiastics and laymen, with the intention
# recognizing the Evangelical Church of
Prussia.
Thrkey.-Constantinople dates are to the 9th
Instant. A ministerial crisis was expected,