Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1857-02-06
4AnEis FROM EUROPE.

day. !.
Rreadstufs are ouiet and unchanged. Consols 935
to qs3 The Swiss que tion has been settled. Prus-
STA has acknowledged the independence of Neufcha-
tel Switzerland has released the Neufchatel pris-
oners
Circassa.
The shin JANIS Buchanan has been wrecked on
the Irish coast.
The West Indian mail st Gamer Tyne, was stranded
on the 18th inst, in the British channel
second submarine telegraph company was or
ganized in London to go direct to The coast OF Inc
United States.
Iii. rumored that Russia had further demonstrated
against the Anglo French occupation of Greece.
SPAIN.
The difficulties between Spain and the Pope have
been settled.
The Cortes met on the 18th of January Don Pc.
dro EXPRESSED thanks the Governments of England
and the United States for kuccor TO the furnishing IN
habtants of the Cape Verdes.
CHINA
Telegraphic advices have been received from Can
ton 10 Nov. oath. The French admiral at Macao,
had sent orders to all the French vessels belonging
on that station to Join him Immediately.
Hostilities continue al Canton. The Americans
are engaged in the AFFAIR."
In explanation of the engagement of the American
forces on the renewal of hosies, it is stated that
Englishmen, some American heads were sent on by
mistake. There is nothing further.
Three Days Later from Europe.---Arr'val of the
Arabia.
HALIFAX Jan 29.-The Cunard steamship Arabia,
from Liverpoo 18th inst, arrived last night with
three days later advices from Europe.
TIE virtual settlement of the Swiss difficulty is
confirmed. The details of The arrangement ale in
course of adjustment.
The steamship City of Baltimore, from PhiIadel-
pba, arrived at Liverpool on the 18th inst
The Arabia arrived at Halifax at quarter before /
last night and left for Boston at this morning.
She left LiveIdool II l. p NJ. on the 18th. Spoke
the Europa on the 18Th, bound up 10 Liverpool. The
Baltic arrived cut on the morning OF The 18th.
The Neufcha;el dispute is virtually ended. The
committees of both houses of the Swiss federation
adopted the proposition to release the prisoners and
a despatch from Berne the 18th further announces
that the national councils had adopted the PROPOSE
tons of the commission by ninety one against four.
The Council of State had not then voted No formal
engagements had been made by Prussia, but ii was
understood that the King renounCes all claim to the
soveei gn;y and revenue Of Neufchatel. The two
castles of Neufehatel and Lochle TO remain the
private property of The King but their revenue is to
be disburSed in local charities.
GREAT BRITAIN.
Meetings continue 10 be held throughout the Coun-
try against war tax on income.
FRANCE.
Ferouk Khan, the Persian ambassador, had arrived
at MarselIles, with suite of one hundred persons
Tie Corps Legslaf opens the 14th of Feb.
The bishop of Amiens had been appointed Arch
bishop of Paris
TURKEY.
1t was rumo!eI that Mr.. Layard had obtained a
concession for railway from Rustchul to the Gulf
of Sards which the western powers favor with a
view to military purposes. Diplomatic conferences
relative to the Danuban municipalities continued
A despatch from The Russian government to it's en-
I'll. e. n
attitude of Prussia, and opposes any restraint being
placed on freedom of action of the King of Prussia
--LATEST.
BERNE, Friday. final v lie of the Federal AS.
sembly has JUS, been taken upon the proposition of
tho council. The council of States, which, with the
National Council, constitutes the Federal Assembly
separately discussed the propositions, and resolved
upon their adoption almost unanimously.
PARIS, 10th The roy a!ist prisoners at Neufchatel
to be al liberty, and conducted to the French
frontier y the Swiss troops.
CoNsTANTINoPLE 9th.--1brahim Pacha has beaten
the Russians in Circassia. A Russian general was
killed.
MADRID. Twenty five political prisoners have es-
capped from Valencia.
Details of the Chinese advices to the gath have
been received.
The governor of Canton continued obstinate, and
had issued pro cIamation threatening martial law to
the people for venturing to speak of peace.
The Americans had destroyed the barrier forts.
PROBABLE OVERTHROW OF WALKER The New
York Tribune says the following copy of letter
received y the last steamer addressed to a gentle
men in that city. 1t is from the camp of the allies
Castillo January l. 1857.
Dear Sir We have about 700 fine fellows from the
mountains of Costa RIGA now in Fort San Carlos -
They have two "a Founders, two brass 12.pounders
three brass 4-pounders, plenty Of ammunition and
provisions, and firm resolution to hold the river OF
perish 10 a man.
Wo hav Va oil no Stoo,ners oycent he San C.rloc
which expect will be with the passengers in
few days.
We have strong garrison at Sarapiqui, with can
non, &c; also at Castillo where Costa RIGA has in
augurated governor. Last night General Mora and
three hundred more men were placed in Fort San
Carlos, that place having been taken by the nigh
before without firing gun.
We have accomplished comp etc and rapid sue
cesson Of surprises until in possession of the
whole river from Point Arenas to Fort San Carlos.
There was not gun fired except at Sarapiqui, and
believe but three four shots at that place. for
went in with the bayonets lashed to the rifles.
In capturing the La Virgen we found on board al
the Minnie howi,zers and cartridges, pack saddles
&C., lately shipped by the George Law; the letters
and all by the bark Gov. Hubbard having fallen int
our hands.
You may make up your minds, Walker is nov
| 6 gone I'M More men and munitions of war viii
proceed up TO Fort San Carlos in the morning.
The plan of operations is such 10 ensure tina
Walker will desert the country or tall victim tt
starvation in less than three 1ceeks
| Gen Montenegro is in Chontales. about 40 mile
above San Carlos, with thousand well. armed men
| assure you, should Walker hear of US before thu
passengers come over, AID come himself with 5000
ii would be the destruction of the entire party, fo
| our position is about impregnable.
| Walker has about 700 well men, and 400 sick bu
| feel we'll assured that he can get no information O
our doings, and that the San Carlos will come al
usal with her passengers.
1856.
alas old time has kut the thred
which yere suspended
| munth it hat ded