The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-01-15
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

Ne'c York, Jan. l2-The steamer Asia has
arrived, with Liverpool dates to the 9th ult.
The various Liverpool circulars quote
Observation-Disclosures generally 6rmer, at
an advance of Sd. on the week. Flour is gen
orally quiet, and prices unchanged Western
Canal Bis. ca 32S.; Baltimore and PHILADELPHIA
33S. ca 34S. Ohio 34S. Sd. ca $685. Corn is
generally in improved demand-prices 6d. "a
Is. higher yellow and mixed 33s. Cd. a. 34S.:
white 34S. Ga 35S.
Provisions generally dull. Lard dull, at a
decline Of As a. IS. Beef dull, and holders
pressing on the market. Pork and bacon also
dull-the latter declined rs.
Produce.-Sugar has declined Is. Cd mar
kat steady. Turpentine-spirits steady.
Money Market.-The money market is I'M
changed. Consols for money closed at "a ca
9I5.
Bullion in the Ban Of Engl.73 t7s ds-e7o.l
GI78,00O.
The Bank of France has resumed 70 days
discounts.
Political affairs generally are unchanged.
The approaching Paris Conference, the affair
between Prussia and Switzerland, and the diff
Guilty between Persia and Great Britain, con-
tnued to be the main features of interest
No day had been fixed for the reassembling
OF the Paris Congress some preliminary bust
ness was to be arranged, but it was anticipated
that the day for the meeting was not far distant.
a preliminary meeting would probably be held
within few days
A statement is made in the London Times,
that England and France now agree on the
points Of discussion with Russia. No topics
are to be introduced but those relative to Bel
grade and the Isle of Ssrpents. All the pleni-
potentiaries, including the Turkish Minister,
have received their Instructions
Prussia continues to make preparation for
the invasion of Switzerland and for defence, but
there exists a belief that the other Powers will
prevent actual hostilities.
1t was rumored that England had agreed to
mediate between Prussia and Switzerland, but
this is doubtful
From other parts of Europe, there is little or
nothing to report. 1t is stated that negotiations
have been broken off between the British Min.
lister at CoHstantinople and the Persian Envoy.
The latter is proceeding to Paris, having mean
while requested further instructions from his
Government.
Great Britain demands the evacuation Of
Herat, the payment of the expenses, the dis
missal Of the Persian Prime Minister, and the
establishment of British Consulates at various
places.
Persia is reported to have assehted to the re-
restore Herat, and to compensate the Heratans
but the other points are in allegiance. There is
nothing more respecting the progress Of hostil-
tiles.
The ship Lillian, for Savannah, was struck
BY lightning on the oath, whilst lying at her
dock at Liverpool, ready to sail, and had her
cabin burnt.
THE LATEST.
There are contradictory rumors respecting
the position Of England on the Neufchate
question. One has il, that England has alwavs
supported the claims of Prussia; another saws
that Englaad's support has been offered only
lately; and that the Swiss authorities could not
SuihcienJly express their establishment ut the
change IN the language OF the English repre-
sentative at Rome. A third rumor announces
tic proposal Of the United States for the col
lectiye mediation Of Europe The fourth saws
hat England has simply offered her mediation.
ana that Switzerland, which had refused that of
France, had accepted it.
IL Is stated that a commission, composed Of
several officers, had been sent from the Rnss;an
headquarters, to visit Mazandaran. a nrov;nca
Of Persia, adjoining the Caspian Sea, in order
TO reconnoitre various passages for troops. and
draw typographical plans. Ii appears that. in
the event OF serious hostilities takinr Mace ha
tween England and Persia, lazanderan will h.,
4 very important strategic point. NE troops
will be concentrated in this province, ana -
defies of the Caspian and Of Kanns will be
strongly occupied.
Loadon, Saturday. = The Berlin journals
hold an uncompromising belcose tone, and
contradict the rumors ofmediation. At present,
therees no hope Off pacific termination of the
affair.
Berth, Friday.-A note bearing the names
of the signers Of the protocol of London, ex-
cepting Prussia, has been addressed to the Fed
eral Council of Switzerland, demanding the lib
GRAFTON Of the royalist insurrectionists Prussia
hopes this general expression of the Powers
will terminate the conflict.
PariS, Friday.-The Swiss police on guard in
various directions among the frontier cantons
report that the Prussian officers have entered
the Swiss territory, with the view of taking plans
Of the country and a survey of the banks of the
Rhine.