The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-01-08
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.
Dates by the Fulton from SOUTHAMPTON to the
18th, by the Niagara from Liverpool to the goth



18th, by the Niagara from Liverpool to the goth
inst.
The Reception Of the Officers of the Reso-
Lute.-The Acrtic discovery ship Resolute, re-
covered by an American whaling ship, and pre-
sented to the British nation by the United States
Congress, arrived at Spithead las heretofore
stately on the 18th ult, under the command of
Capt. Hartstene, of the U. S. Navy.
On the morning of the 18th, Capt Hartstene
landed at Portsmouth, and paid official visits
to Chevalier Pappalardo, the United States Vice
Consul, and the military and civil authorities
An invitation to public banquet, by the Cor
poration and inhabitants of Portsmouth, has
been accepted by the captain and officers, but
the day is not yet fixed; and every mark of
respect has been paid to the American officers.
The Resolute was towed up the Cowes, the
Queen having intimated her wish to pay visit
to the vessel, and the steam frigate Retribution
was also sent up to salute on the occasion, and
several gun-boats and other ships were stationed
in the roads.
The Queen and Prince Albert, accompanied
by some of their children, paid their visit about
ten o'clock on Tuesday morning, the 10th, Eng
lish and American flags flying at the peak of
the Resolute, and the royal standard was hoisted
at the main as soon as her Majesty stepped on
board. Capt. Hartstene received the royal party,
the officers grouped on either side in full uni
form. --------- -----,--.-
The following gentlemen assisted in the recep.
ton of her Majesty Mr.. j. r. Croskey, U. S.
Consul; Chevalier Vincent Pappalardo, Vice
Consul; Mr.. Harling, Vice Consul for the
United States at Cowes Capt. Higgins, of the
United States mail steamship Hermann; and
Mr.. Cornelius Grinnell, son of the protector of
the American Arctic Expedition.
Har Ma;actv bo,,,
come, inspected the vessel, and retired amidst
enthusiastic cheering. An elegant dejeuner was
afterwards served in the wardroom, when Capt.
Hartstene proposed "The Queen and ROYAL
Family" and next, "The President of the
United States" which toasts were drunk with
much satisfaction. "The British and American
Navies and Armies were toasted, and Capt.
Hartstene's health was drunk with loud cheers.
The American Consul, Mr.. Croskey, and his
excellent Vice Consuls," was responded to by
Mr. Croskey in a felicitous speech, and he con-
cuded by proposing " The Union j ack and the
Star-Spangled Banner" with an appropriate SEN
timent.
Subsequently Mr.. Croskey proposed the health
of Mr.. Cornelius Grinnell, which that gentle
man acknowledged in an eloquent speech.
&" The future success Of the Resolute, and may
she again be employed in prosecuting the
rades," was proposed by Capt. Higgins, and Sec
onded by Mr.. Grinnell, and evoked hearty ap-
plause.
The authorities of Southampton furnished
special steamer for the occasion. Capt. Hart
stene was invited to dine and sleep at Osborne
Hall. The officers were invited to visit the Royal
grounds privilege of which they all awaited
themselves. The Resoute returned to Ports
mouth on the following day.
The Congress Of Paris.-It was still suppos-
ed that the Congress of Paris would assemble
before the new year, but nothing official had
been stated. Count Walewski, it is said, pro-
poses that some compensation should be given
to Russia for the loss of Belgrade and Russia
proposes to accept 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 rep
resent Austria, and Baron Bruno Russia.
Great Britdin.-Captain Hartstene and the
officers and crew of the Resolute are to return
home in British ship. From want of time,
they had to decline invitations to dine with the
Geographical Society and other public bodies.
Three thousand persons visited the Resolute
after the Queen left. The Queen sent Gl0O to
be distributed among the crew.
France.-An editorial in the Moniteur on the
Neufchatel affair had attracted considerable at
tontion 1t speaks in harsh terms respecting
Switzerland.
The Prince of Prussia, presently at Paris, is
the bearer of an autograph invitation to the
Emperor Napoleon to visit Berlin in the spring.
1t is said the Emperor has accepted the invita-
ton.
A deputation Of Moldo-W allachian Boyards
in Paris have presented an address to the EN-
peror, in favor of union of the Principalities.
PrussiG.-Prussia is making great prepare
tons to move against Switzerland. Consider
able more than two army corps, as at hfssS To,
tended. will be modified for immediate SER
vice.
Svitzerland.-A Paris correspondent says a
E-;n~dlu Power fnnt namedl is understood to
vice.
S,citzerIand.-A Paris correspondent says a
friendly Power mot namely is understood to
have suggested that Switzerland should be re-
ouired to accede to Prussia's demand for the
release of the Neufchatel prisoners, by collec-
tive note from the Powers which signed the
procotol of London. This would enable Swift
zerland to make an honorable retreat
Maples.-Correspon from Naples con-
ta;ns an account of the trial and last moments
Of Milans. When asked how long he contem-
Mated this act, he replied, " Ever since the
King perjured himself" On the scatfold, his
demeanor was firm. The soldiers OF bis pattal-
ion were deeply moved, and some of them wept.
Some of the English residents at Naples have
presented a letter of congratulation to the
4wstria.-The state of public feeling is re-
norted to be so bad in Hungary, that the Aus
| TRAN heads of departments are to meet In con
sultation on the subject.
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