The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1856-02-02
FOREIGN NEWS.
ARRIVAL OF THE BALTIC.

The Baltic arrived at 10 o'clock.
The new iron steamship of the Cunard line
had arrived at Liverpool from Clyde, under
the command of Capt. Judkins Of the Ara
bia. The Persia's speed from Greenock to
Liverpool averaged 16 knots an hour.
The first period allowed to the Russian
Cabinet for deliberation on the Austrian
proposition has been extended from January
5th to january 9Th. This arises from Count
Esterhazy not having reached St. Petersburg
so early as was anticipated. The second pc
riod is extended in like manner from the 9Th
to the 18th of January.
A telegraph dispatch from Berlin declares
that Count Nesselrode has privately declared
to Baron Sebach, the Saxon Envoy, that in
his opinion Russia had made in her declara-
ton of December ed, the furthest conces-
sion she can make. At the same time it is
understood that Russia consents to negotiate
and offers in her terms plausible propositions
as basis of negotiations for peace.
The London Morning Chronicle says that
the Russian reply will be sent to Vienna di-
rect and not be handed to Count Esterhazy.
The return reply will be sent to Count Mes
selrOde. This mode of transmission will
create at least months delay in the nego-
tiations.
According to the correspondence of the
London Times the acceptance or rejection by
Russia of the Austrian propositions, depends
great deal, if not entirely on Prussia. 1t
is the knowledge of this fact which raises or
depresses the expectations of the Austrian
public according to- the tenor of the intelli-
gence from Berlin Meanwhile it is known
that the instructions to the Russian Minis
@or a. Dafo ch,,ro 70 criv fto ,Osf
counsels to Count Nesselrode; and it is more
over affirmed that the King of Prussia has
addressed an autograph to the Emperor Al
exander to the same effect.
Correspondence says that France and Eng
land are taking very high tone with Prus-
STA and threaten to extend the blockade to
her ports. Hence King Frederick's recon-
mendation to the Gar to come to terms.
Berlin correspondence continues to init
mate that there is no doubt Austria has re-
ally determined the Germanic Diet to make
manifestation on the Eastern question.
Count O'Donnell, the Emperor's Aide de
Camp, is commissioned to visit several of
the German Courts to pare the way for the
object.
A Vienna dispatch adds: Very favorable
hopes are entertained as regards an under
standing between Russia and Austria re-
speeding the mode of meeting the Peace
question both at St. Petersburgh and at the
Frankfort Diet.
The Berlin correspondence of the Eman-
cipation Beige maintains firmly that on the
rejection of the Austrian ultimatum Austria
will take the field. 1t is needless to say
that this statement must be taken as mere
guess-work.
The Danish Government has sent a circu-
lar to the different States of Europe. In the
circular the Danish Government renews the
declaration of its neutrality. Denmark per-
sists in maintaining the position of a neutral
power-admits no engagements on its side
in relation to the treaty concluded November
2lst, between Sweden and the Western
Powers.
A St. Petcrsburgh dispatch of the 9Th,
says: Omar Pacha has fallen on redoubt
Debor. His troops suffer much from the in
cemency of the season. The Russian de-
tachments harass his rear.
Constantinople letters of Dec. % say the
Russians have intercepted communication
with Kutais Suchum Kale and with the coast
that was applied to the Allies for assistance.
The Emperor Napoleon has again taken
the idea of assuming actual command of the
army and reports say that he has stated to
Gen. Bosquet that he should accompany him
to Findland in the Spring.
Rumor goes further, and says the Govern
ment will be administered in the Emperor's
absence by commission composed of Mar
shais Magran, Valiant, Canrobert, Prince
Napoleon and Count Waliski. The British
Government is much opposed to these inten-
sons.
BERLIN, Jan. 10.
1t seems to be known here the reply to
Count Esthcrhazy's proposition is far from a
decided negative. In our diplomatic circles
a long series of negotiations is looked for.
The Prussian Ministry is getting exceed
ingly nervous about a threatened general
blockade of the Baltic by the Allies.
1t is said that part of Col. Mantinuffel's
mission to Vienna is to ascertain whether
Austria will support Prussia in case of such
violation of neutrality. Meanwhile Prus-
sia is redoubling her efforcs to induce Rus
STA to come to terms.
The King of Holland has added his efforts
to his relative the King of Prussia, to urge
on the Car to the the necessity and policy
of peace.
Expectation is tiptoe to learn the issue of
peace proposition made to Russia. Rumors
of all kinds are afoat, but nothing can be
known for some time to come, as Russia's
decision has been extended to January Is,
nevertheless Berlin and Vienna advices init
mate that the Car will make no further con-
cessions.
The Independence Beige publishes part of
the Allied proposals and thinks that Russia
will neither accept or reject them, but will
send Count Stakelber to Vienna with contra
propositions.
Denmark announces her continued neu-
trality, and has no connection with Swedish
alliance.
Nothing from the. orinoa. Omer Pasha
remains at the Redout.
Kali is shut up by winter and Russians.
Napoleon again threatens to go personally
to the war;
Richard Gordon has published new peace
pamphlet.
LArEsT.-English funds closed to-day at a
decline of 5 per cent.
Stocks-The discouraging prospects of
peace increased the tendency towards de-
pressing the monthly returns of the Banks
of France. 1t is also unfavorable, and has
exercised adverse influence upon both Lon
don and Paris markets.
1t is believed in well informed quarters
that some definite intelligence from Vienna
would probably reach Government on Mon
day.
The decrease of bullion in the Bank OF
England is upwards of f28, 300. The de-
crease in the Bank of France for the month
is f77,7OO.