Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-12
arrival of the steamer Africa--7Aree Days La
ter from EuroDe

ter from Europe.
New YoRK, July Ilth.-The steamer Africa,
with three days later advices from Europe, arrived
at this port to-day She sailed from Liverpool at
9 o'clock p. N. on the 2sth ult.
The Africa passed the steamer Niagara on the
29th, and the steamer Arabia on the LIST.
The steamer Washington was telegraphed at
Southampton on the morning of the same day.
The political intelligence by this arrival Ia not
Of special importance.
In the British House OF Commons, on Friday,
Mr. Moore endeavored to get that night fixed for
the discussion of his motion on American affairs
Lord Palmerston declined to assume any responsi-
biity either direct or indirect .in the matter, as
he believed that in the present state Of relations
between the countries, it would not conduce to q
settlement of the points in dispute to discuss the
question in the House.
Mr.. Moore complained of the unsatisfactory ma
ture of the reply, and insisted upon the right and
duty Of the House to pronounce its opinion.
Some excitement was created at Londen on ac-
count of an accident which occurred to Mr.. Dallas
at the Queens Levee. Mr.. Dallas and friend
went to the Levee, but the latters costume not
in accordance with the regulations, and both gen.
tlemen returned to the embassy.
The London Times thereupon concocted an ex-
citing story, and Mr.. Dallas for two days labored
under the imputaton Of having put studied af
front to the Queen.
The papers contain two letters from ord Cla
rendon, addressed to Mr. Dallas-one on the enlist
ment question and the other on Central America
Lord Clarendon expresses his satisfaction that Mr..
Dallas has been instructed to negotiate the Central
American question and states that he Is prepared
to enter into negotiation which he trusts will be
conducted in spirit of cordially and frankness
which is dictated as the true interests of Great
Britain and the United States
Queen Victorias eldest daughter had narrow
escape from serious accident by her sleeves TAX
ing fire. It burned to her shoulder, but she had
the presence of mind to extingush 1t ere the flames
caught to the body Of her dress.
Another battalion of rfemen has been ordered
to Canada. e
Disturbances had been renewed in Spain at VAL
ladoid and Valencia.
The China rebels, at the latest accounts, were
within eighty miles of Shanghai.
NEW YeRK, July 11.-One hundred thousand
dollars had been subscribed in London for the
French sufferers by the late inundations.
Russia was busily engaged in strengthening the
defences of Nicolaif and -Sebastopo, rendering
them stronger than ever.
Copies Of ncendiary proclamations, exciting to
pillage and assassination we're circulating through
out italy. 1t was rumored that the King was dis
posed to reject the counsels of the Western powers
A private interview was about to take place be-
tween the Emperors of France and Austria, the
object of which was unknown.
II is now said that Spain reserved to itself the
right to fix the conditions and nature Of the repa-
ration Il demands of Mexico France merely offer
ed her good offices, not her mediation.
The chief reason for the reduction OF the Eng
lish Bank interest was the fine weather, which
promised an abundant harvest.