Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-02
FURTHER FOREIGN NEWS BY THg
NIAGARA,

NIAGARA
The steamer Persia arrived in the Mersey
at o'clock on the morning of the goth Of De-
cember. The greatest speed that she attained
| on her passage was 33e miles iu twenty four
hours.
THE CONGRESS OF PARIS.
1t was still supposed that the Congress Of
Paris would assemble before the new year, but
nothing official had been stated. Count Wa
lewski, it is said, proposes that some compen-
sation should be given to Russia for the loss Of
Belgrade; and Russia proposes to accept a
| piece of land between the river Tulpuk and
one of its tributaries. A Paris dispatch says
that Austria is the only Power that has not yet
named a representative to the Congress, but
Baron Hubner will probably represent Aus.
tria and Baron Bruno Russia. ss
GREAT BRITAIN.
Transports are being taken up in England
for reinforcements to the Indian expedition
against Persia. Eight regiments have orders
to be in readiness
Capt. Hartstein and the officers and crew of
the Resolute are to return home in a British
ship From want of time they had TO decline
invitations to dine with the Geographical So
ciety and other public bodies Three thou
sand persons visited the Resolute after the
Queen left. The Queen sent fl00 to be dis
tributed among the crew.
n Sreat mcetlnR ndu Dccu Bciu az DtrmlDgs
ham to protest against the continuance of the
war income tax. Resolutions were passed that
the law, in its present form, is unjust, oppres-
sive, degrading, and not to be tolerated by
free people. The movement is spreading to
other parts of the country
FRANCE
An editorial in the Moniteur on the Neufcha-
tel affair had attracted considerable attention.
1t speaks in harsh terms respecting SWitzer-
land.
The Prince of Prussia, presently ut Paris,
is the bearer of an autograph invitation to
Emperor Napoleon to visit Berlin in the spring.
1t is said the Emperor has accepted the invi
tation.
A deputation of Moldo- W allachian Boyards
in Paris have presented an address to the
Emperor in favor of union Of the Principali.
ties.
Several Of the French papers are advocating
the establishment Of q government line of
steamers. The Constitutional says the pres
ent state Of the money market is the sole bar
rier. The Steele proposes a government sub
sidy to the existing transatlantic steamers,
and adds that government is about to consider
the question of transatlantic line-a ques-
ton that has been adjourned so often, and
which catastrOphes, such as the loss of the
steamer Pacific, the City Of Philadelphia and
the LyOnnais, render more than ever indis-
pensable.
GERMANY.
A Berlin letter states that the Prussian
note relative to Neufchatel would be read to
the German Diet on the 18th of December.
PRUSSIA
Prussia is making great preparations to move
against Switzerland. Considerably more than
two army corps, as at first intended, will be
modified for immediate service.
SWITZERLAND.
A Paris dispatch says friendly Power mot
named) is understood to have suggested that
Switzerland should be required to accede to
Prussis's demand for the release Of the Neuf
chatel prisoners by collective note from the
Powers which signed the protocol of London.
This would enable Switzerland to make an
honorable retreat.
ITALY.
A Sandman loan Of sixty millions livres is
talked of
A TIs Deum was celebrated at Milan fer the
escape of the King of Naples from assassina
ton. The Austrian Archdukes and all the
officers were present.
NAPLES.
Correspondence from Naples contains an ac-
count of the trial and last moments of Milans.
When asked how long he had contemplated
this act, he replied Ever since the King
perjured himself y On the scaffold his de-
meanOr was firm. The soldiers Of his battal-
ion were deeply moved, and some Of them
wept. Some of the English residents at Ma
pies have presented letter of congratulation
TO the King.
AUSTRIA
The state of public feeling is reported to be
so bad In Hungary, that the Austrian heads
of depar ments are to meet in consultation on
the subject.
PERSIA,
The death of the Shah young son prevented
q six days rejoicing, which was to have been
held at Teheren on account of the fall Of He
rat. The British citizens in Teheren are
placed under the protection Of the Turkish
embassy.
THE LATEST.
The failure of Robert johnson d Co., ware.
housemen, London, and George Ashworth &
Go manufacturers Manchester, is announced
The Liabilities of the latter are about fI00, 900
The fall of Hsrat, from Persian sources, is |
confirmed. Accounts show the defense to have
been bravely sustained. The city was only
given up when all hopes Of defending success
fully had disappeared. In England a strong
feeling got up inimical to the war with Per.
sia, arising out Of this siege A meeting had
been held at Newcastle upon-Tyne to de-
nounce the piratical expedition against Per.
sia, and on Friday night bills were posted
about London warning soldiers against taking
part in the "piraticai invasion of Persia "
Sicily is reported tranquil. Baron Bento-
venge ia prisoner in the hands of the royal
authorities. Many other persons have been