M'arthur Democrat. (McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1853-1865, 1857-04-02
FROM EUROPE.
Arrival OF The Europa.
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The steamship Europa, with Liy.
erpool dates to the 18th inst, arrived
here this morning.
Spain continues preparations for war
against Mexico, and desires France
and England to keep the United States
neutral.
Affairs in China IRE unchanged.
England was excited by electioneer-
ling movements. 1t is believed Lord
Palmerston will carry the day by a
small majority. He continues to re-
ceive addresses full of confidence.
Notice was given in the House of
Commons of a motion OF inquiry re-
specting the present relations OF Eng
land with the U. States.
Lord Elgin had given a similar no.
tice in the LIouse of Lords.
The Earl of Clarendon stated in re-
ply to a question that the Persia trea-
ty was most satisfactory. Persia was
to evacuate Herat within three months
after its ratification, w~hereupon Eng
land would Immediately evacuate the
Persian Territory. All further dis.
putes between Persia and Afghan ara
to be referred to the arbitration Of Eng
land.
Lord Palmerston, in the House, said
the treaty was in all respects better
than Persia offered to accept at Con
stantinople.
Mr.. Labouchero said the most re-
cent advices indicated "a state OF tran
guilty in the northern part Of Chi
ma.
In reply to a question concerning
the Danish Sound dues, the Chancel'
lor OF the Exchequcr said the treaty
about to be signed gave satisfaction
to all powers interested.
Nearly all the recent arrivals of
Australian gold had been purchased
by the Bank of France.
There was an undiminishod demand
for money, both in the discount mar.
ket and the Bank Of England.
FRANCE.
The N~eufchatei Conference progress
SEES slowly.
The monthly statement Of the Bank
Of France shows an increase of bull
ion Of upward Of 29,O00,0 900 francs.
An exchange OF notes on the Chi
neso difficulty had taken place be-
tween England and France.
SPAIN.
Preparations for an invasion Of
Mexico continue on a large scale. 1t
is thought operations will be limited
to a blockade and bombardment Of
Vera Cruz, and will not embrace land
ing a military force.
The E$pana, Government organ,
demands that France and England
shall request the United States to re-
main neutral.
1t is rumored that Napoleon offers
to mediate on the part Of Spain, and
mean time French ships are ordered
to cruize off Vera Cruz. 1t is also re-
ported that France and England de-
clined to garantee Cuba, in event Of
hostilities.
A special minister from Mexico
had arrived at Southampton, en- route
for Madrid, for the purpose Of arrang-
ing the difficulties: mean time the
war programme contemplatcs bring
ing Santa Anna from his retirement
and lending him aid to capture Vera
Cruz.
TURKEY.
The Sultan has presented France
the Church ofthe Nativity and Palace
OF the Knights of st. John at Jerusa,
lem.
RUSSIA.
The Circassians have again beaten
the Russians on the banks of the Le-
ba, driving them across the river, with
a loss Of 400 men, their f~eld-pieces
and baggage. The Russians ara
seeking to take possession Of Chutla,
whose sovereign had demanded the
protection of the Sultan.
Russia is also seeking to occupy
Khaunati, with a view Of extending
her frontier to the English possess
ions.
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
LONDON, March IA. M.
The Earl Of EIgin has accepted a
special mission to China.