The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1857-01-07
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Halifax, December 20.

Halifax, December 49,
The Cunard steamship Canada, from Iii
yerpool on the 18th instant, has arrived a,
this port
The America. which left Liverpool fol
Halifax on the 9th instant, had her decks
swept of Cape Clear. and on the morning 81
the 18th returned to Liverpool. She was
badly damaged, having lost buwarks and
boats, and had her forward saloon completely
Quilted. One man was Injured The Canada
brought her mails and passengers.
The captain and fifteen passengers Of the
Inflated lyonnaise had arrived at Bordeaux.
There had been succession Of severe gales
in the British Channel and numerous casual
ties were reported.
4 Many marine disasters are reported in the
Mediterranean
II is officially announced that the Congress
ct Paris will meet this month. The Paris
Debats says that England, in entering upon
the conference. distinctly declared that she
will conform to the decision Of the majority.
The text note addressed by Russia in 0c-
tober to the Allied Powers has been publish
ed, accompanied by a circular demanding the
reassembIing Of the Congress Of Paris. Il
contains an expose OF the steps taken BY the
Russian Cabinet to insure the ful6lment of
articles 90 and 81 Of the treaty, ami defends
the Russian policy with regard 10 the Isle Of
Serpents and Bolgrad.
Moussud Bey, on the part Of the Paclla of
Egypt, had an interview with the Manches-
ter Commercial Association touching the Gull
ti,ation OF cotton on the river I'igrls.
1 ... N. ~.
Morlat's mission to Rome relates to the coro-
nation Of Napoleon, which. should peace be
consolidated, will probably take place early
next year.
The commercial affairs OF France were not
regarded as unfavorabe, but much dissatis,
faction was felt because the bank does not
relax. Corn was declining slowly in all the
markets in France.
The King Of Prussia had presented resou-
tion Of the Germanic Diet on the affair with
Neufchate to the great Powers, inviting them
10 join in collective decision, with d view
TO secure her recognised rights France aud
Austria had advised Prussia 10 abstain from
military demonstrations during the pendency
Of This question, promising at the same time
to support her views.
The capture Of ilerat is not confirmed.
The statement that Russia had demanded
permission TO occupy the territory Of Mogans
is confirmed. II was reported at ST. Peters
burgh that fifty thousand Russian troops are
ready TO march 10 the frontier Of Persia on
the first invitation Of the shah.
Later arrivals Of the steamships Fulton and
Niagara, bring Liverpool dates to the 20th !;
ircm which we select the following items.
The Arctic exploring hip Resolute was at
Caves. She had been visited by Queen
Victoria, accompanied by the Royal family,
the American officers ii port, and large
number Of distinguished personages. All the
American officers who went out in the Reso.
lutte have been invited To the Qaeen's palace
on the Isle oi Wight.
The reassembllng Of the Congress Of Paris
Is fixed for the 18th Of December. Ii vas
believed that the difficulties concerning the
Isle Of Serpen,s and Bolgrad be arranged be.
loreband
rhe quarrel between Spain and Prussia
had gone so far that il was feared the next
step would be open hotilities.
The marriage Of Prince Frederick Of Prus-
STA with the Princess Royal Of England was
fixed for the 2lst Of November next.
Persia for,aallg accepts the English decla-
ratinn nf war.
The British have taken the islands Of Ormus
aud karack. in the Persian Gulf.
The Russians have relaken Soniouk Kalch
after desperate resistance on tie part Of the
Clrcassians.
England is sending reinlorcements TO the
expedition against Persia. Eight regiments
have already been ordered.
Prussia Is preparing TO commence opera.
tons against Switzerland. Trouble is also
brewing IN Hungary.
Capt. Hartsteiu, the officers AMI crew of
the ResOluie. will return 10 a British ship
provided BY the government.