Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1857-04-07
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HALIFAX, March 27--M.--The steam
ship Europa, with Liverpool dates to the
18th inst, arrived here this morning
The steamer Circassian, for Portland,
had put back. M
Spain continues preparations for war
against Mexico, and desires France and
England to keep the United States neu-
trail.
Affairs in China are unchanged.
. England is excited by electioneering
movements. 1t is believed that Palmera
ston will carry the day by a small majo, ity.
He continues to receive addresses full Of
confidence.
Notice was given in the House of Com
mons of motion of inquiry respecting
the present relations of England with the
United States. ss IS sEss5esf. eF
Lord Elgin had given a similar notice
in the House of Lords.
The Earl of Clarendon stated in reply
to question, th9t the Persian treaty was
most satisfactory. Persia was to evacuate
Herat within three months after its ratifi-
cation, whereupor England would imme-
diately evacuate the Persian territory
All further disputes between Persia and
afghan are to be referred to the arbitra-
ton of England.
Lord Palmerston, in the House, said the
treaty was in all respects better than
Persia offered to accept at Constantine
pie.
Mr.. Labouchere said that most recent
advices indicated IL state of tranquility in
the northern part of China.
In reply to a question concerning the
Danish Sound dues, the Chancellor of the
Exchequer said the treaty about to be
signed gave satisfaction to all powers in
terested
Nearly all the recent arrivals of Aus
tralian gold had been purchased for the
Bank of France.
There was an undiminished demand for
money both in the discount market and the
Bank of England. "t
FRANcE.-The Neufchatel Conference
progresses slowly. 1
The monthly statement of the Bank of
France shows an increase of bullion of up
wards of twenty three millions of francs.
An exchange of notes in the Chinese
difficulty had taken place between England
and France.
SPAIN.-Preparations for an invasion of
Mexico continue on large scale. 1t is
thought operations will be limited to a
blockade and bombardment of Vera Cruz
and will not embrace landing a military
force.
IO IIo para, NAONtll oiSiH, hS-
mands that France and England shall re-
quest the United States to remain neu-
trail
1t is rumored that Napoleon offers to
mediate on the part of Spain, and mean
time French ships are ordered to CURSE
off Vera Cruz. 1t is also reported that
France and England decline to guarantee
Cuba in event of hostilities.
A special Minister from Mexico had ar
rived at Southampton en- route for Madrid,
for the purpose of arranging the difficult
ties. Meantime the war programme con-
templates bringing Santa Anna from his
retirement and lending him aid to capture
Vera Cruz.
TURKEY.-The Sultan has presented
! France the church of the nativity and
palace of the Knights OF st. John al Je-
rusalem.
RUss1A.-The Circassians have again
beaten the Russians on the banks of the
Lobo, driving them across the river with
loss of four hundred men, their field
pieces and baggage The Russians are
seeking to take possession Of Chutlo, whose
sovereign had demanded the protection o.
the Sultan.
Russia is also seeking to occupy Khaun-
att, with view of extending her frontie
to the English possessions.
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