New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1857-01-10
Three DAYS Later.
PER STEA MSHIP MAG A r A .

Pc ST A NJ lP NJ G "A,
By the arrival of the Niagara dates three days later
have been received.
The Collins steamer Ericsson arrived at Liverpool
on Friday evening, Dec. 18th.
The ship Dreadnaught arrived at Liverpool also on
the 10Th ut bringing one day later news.
The steamer Persia arrived in the Mersey at
o'clock on the morning of the Goth December. The
greatest speed that she attained her passage was
339 miles in "a hours.
A steamer had arrived from the wrecked ship Adri-
ATTIC and reported that should the weather keep mod
crate there was every sign of the ship coming off
1t was still supposed that the Congress of Paris
would reassemble before the new year, but nothing
official had been stated Count Walewski, it is said,
proposes 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
Paris dispatch says that Austria is the only power
that has not yet named representative to the Con-
gress, but Baron Hubner will probably represent Aus
| tria and Baron Bruno, Russia.
Great Britain.
Transports are being taken up in England for ren-
forcements to the Indian Expedition against Persia.
Eight regiments have orders to be in readiness
Capt. Hartstein and the officers and crew of the
q 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
Resoute after the Queen left The Queen sent sl0O
to be distributed among the crew.
A great meeting had been held at Birmingham to
protest against the continuance of the War Income
TaN Resolutions were passed that the law in its pre-
be tolerated by free people. The movement is
spreading to other parts of the country.
France.
An editorial in the Moniteur on the NeufchateI
affair had attracted considerable attention. 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 Napoleon has accepted the invitation
A deputation of Modo- o-Walachian Bozardo in
Paris, have presented addresses to tie Emperor, in
favor of union of the principalties.
Several OF the French papers are advocating the
establishment of government line of steamers. The
Constitutional says the present state of the money
market is the sole barrier. The Steele proposes 4
government subsidy to the existing transatlantic
steamers, and adds that government is about to re-
consider the question of Trans Atlantic Lima
question that has been adjourned so often and which
catastrophes such the loss of the steamers Pacific
the City OF Philadelphia and the Ly0nnaise render
| more than ever Indispensable.
Austria.
The state OF feeling is reported TO be SO bad in Hun
gary that the Austrian heads of departments are to
! meet in consultation on the subject.
Prussia is making great preparations to move
against Switzerland. Considerably more than two
army corps, as at first intended will be moblised for
| Immediate service.
Switzerland.
Paris dispatch says friendly power mot named)
is understood to have suggested that Switzerland
should be required to accede to Prussias demand for
the release of the Neufchatel prisoners by collect
i've Snote from the powers which signed the protocol
of London. This would enable Switzerland to make
| an honorable retreat.
The latest.
The failure of Robert johnson L Co.. warehouse
men, London, and George Ashworth 4 Co, mannfac-
turers Manchester, is announced. The liabilities of the
| latter are about fl00 ,00Cs
The fall of Herat from Persian sources is confirmed.
Accounts show the defence TO have been bravey sus
tained The city was only given up when all hopes of
detendingit successfully had disappeared III England
strong feeling is getting up inmical to the war with
Persia, arising ont of this siege.
meeting had been held at Newcastle Upon-Tyre,
to denounce the piratical expedition against Persia
and on Friday night, bills were posted about London,
warning soldiers against taking part in the piratcal
invasion Of Persia
Sicily is reported tranquil. Baron Bentivengo is a
prisoner in the hands of the royal authorities. Many
other prisoners have been captured and arrive every
day in Palermo