The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-02-26
ADDITIONAL BY THE CANADA,
- GREAT RpIT.IN

- GREAT BRITAIN.
In the House of Lords, on the 10th instant. Earl
] 81. Germans asked the foreign Secretary whether
the election of one person to fill the office Of Hos
podar in the Danubian principalities, instead of
vention entered into at Paris last year.
Earl Malmesbury said it would be announcement
10 answer the question. The Conference would
again re-assemble and determine the Interpretation
OF the various clauses of the Convention. and il
would be improper to attempt to anticipate the de-
cisOn in the Commons
Mr.. Disrael said that it was not his intention to
propose an alteration of the sugar duties
unimportant.
Lord Stanly gave notice of bill for raising mo-
ney in England for the service of the Indian gov
| eminent.
The reply of the Queen of England to the peti-
ton OF the Parliament for a union of the Ionan
Islands with Greece is, that che declines to &C EIDE
to the request.
1t was reported that the populace at Karat, in
Persia, expelled the English Commissioner
Mr.. Dallas gave dinner to Lord LYONS, the
newly. appointed Envoy to Washington, which was
likewise attended by the Brazilian, Swedish and
Danish Ministers, Mr.. Fitzgerald, Under Secre-
tary OF State, and other prominent gentlemen.
The Daily Ne,cs SAYS that the government has
given orders for constructing sixteen engines des-
tined for war steamers.
1t had been noticed that the number of Italian re-
| fugees in London had considerably diminished du-
ring the last few years.
John Orwell Lever had been elected member of
Parliament for Galway without opposition.
Attorney General Whiteside had also been cleo
ted to Parliament unopposed by the Dublin Univer-
sity.
The London Times has playful editorial on the
proposed appropriation of thirty millions Of dol
lars by the United States for the purchase of Cuba
and strongly recommends the system to the notice
OF the Emperor Napoleon. 1t says that America
has certainly deepened the science and enlarged the
jurisdiction of money.
| IL ,tol4
made cardinal, to permanently reside at Rome.
The Prince of Wales had paid formal visit to
| the Pope
The discount market continued steady and the
| supply of money abundant. The rates for first
| class bills were 2692% per cent
1t was reported that the Peruvian government
were about to seek in London new loan of ten mil
hons sterling, redeemable within five years, the
whole of the guano revenue being mortgaged for its
repayment. The liquidation of the existing foreign
debt of Peru-f5, 40O,00O-s said to form part of
| the scheme.
| The London Daily Ne,cs saws:
| The rumored delay in the production of Sir
John Packingtons plans for providing for the de-
fence OF the country by the navy, is caused by i'm
Porant differ ences of opinion within the Cabinet
1T is also again asserted that an extensive system
OF fertilization, has received the partial sanction of
the government. The plan consists of a series of
iortihcations, placed at intervals along the sea-
board.
The ships Norfolk, with EGO, 900 and the Gin
tina with f4s, 900, had arrived from Australia
The Stock Exchange was comparatively steady
but without material improvement, the fiuctua1
ton OF the three days being scarcely one quarter
per cent
! LONDON, Saturday.-The London Nees' civ arti
Gle says that pacific assurances in every quarter
are neutralized by the warike preparations ON the
Continent.
The Times says the accounts from Turin are still
regarded with anxiety.
The Mems says an extensive system of forti6ca-
lions mas received the sanction of the Government.
The plan consists in the erection of Notifications at
| intervals along the sea shore.
SPEECH OF THE EMPERoR.-The session of the
french Legislature was opened the 18th instant,
with an important speech from the Emperor
The Emperor, referring to the existing AGITATION
stated that it was excited without any apparent
danger, and after expressing regret at the dis
quletude, and pointing to his peaceful policy as
follows: eNN> 10
To-day it is my duty to explain again (what YOU
appear to have forgotten what have ever been nv
leeings-to re-assure Europe, to restore France to
her true rank amongst nations, to cement closely
our alliance with England, and to regulate with the
continental powers, the extent of our relations ac-
cording to, and in conformity with, our views
And the relations towards France were in that
spirit, that ON the eve of my third election made
at Bordeaux the declaration, 'fHe Empire is
peace"
Anxious to prove by that expression that although
the heir OF Napoleon the First had assembled the
Il which cOuI1
only be disturbed for the purpose CT defending
great national interests.
with respect to the alliance with England, have
used all my perseverance to consolidate it, and
nave found a happy recprocation Of sentiment on
the part of the Queen, and of Statesmen of every
shade OF oplnlon-aso to attain that end so valua-
BILE to the peace of the world, have | thrown aside
all opportunities of reviving an irritating remem-
ORANGES OF the past-the caluminous attacks die
tated by prejudice and even by the national antipa-
tlles OF my country.
The alliance has borne its fruits Not only have
we acquired together a lasting glory in the East,
but at the extremity of the world.
We have just opened an immense Empire TO the
progress OF civilization and the Christian religion
lie says the relations with Russia have assumed the
frankest cordially.
The relations with Prussia have never ceased to
be animated by mutual good will
Inc CABINETS OF Vienna and France, on the con-
trary, speak 1t with regret, have disagreed upon
important questions and it required the most con-
cilatory spirit to succeed in arranging them. For
instance the reconstruction of the Princinoltias
was not completed without many difficulties
Were asked what interest France has in those dis
tant countries should reply that the interest of
france IS everywhere where there is lust cause
and where civilization ought to be made to pre.
vail. W. fi'
In this state of things, it is nothing extraordina
ry that France should draw close to Piedmont
which has proved herself so devoted during war,
and so faithful to our policy during peace
Inc marriage OF my well beloved Cousin has no
hidden meaning, but the natural consequence
OF the community of interests of the two countries
and the friendships of their soveregns
| For some time the state of italy, and her abnor-
maj posltlon, where order cannot be obtained ey
cept by foreign troops gives just cause for anxiety
| to diplomacy. This however il not y sufficient
motive to give rise to the belief in war; Some
may invoke it with all their heart without suffi-
clent reasons Others may, in their exaggerated
fears, endeavor to show to France the dangers of
new coalition.
| shall remain firm and invunerable in the patb
OF right and justice, and national honor And nv
Government will not allow itself to be either led
away or lntimidated, because my policy will never
be either provocative or pusianimous Far he
from us, then, these unjust suspicious these inte-
rested apprehens0ns. Peace, hope will not be
disturbed. Resume the calm usual course of our
labors.
have frankly explained the state of our foreign
relations, and this explanation corresponds with all
have made known during the last two months
Both at home and abroad, you will find my policy
mas never ceased to be firm, but conciliatory.-
Therefore confidently rely on your support. as
well as upon that of the nation that has entrusted
its fate to me-
| lis well known that never shall personal inter
est or party ambition guide my actions. When
supported by popular sentiment we ascend a
throne, and acquire so grave a responsibility we
rise far above that Infamous region, where vulgar
interests debated, and the first motives of our
posterity
The effect of the speech was unfavorable, notwitb-
standing its pacific nature
| The London Times correspondent saws the alIu
sions to peace in Count de Morney's speech to the
Legislative Corps, was received with reiterated
cheers.
The number of ships of war in commission at
| French ports, was two hundred.
The latest rrespondence looks warlike
| There was great diversity o. opinion, and it
was believed that hostilities will commence before
the end of the year.
Six floating batteries are to be constructed in
French ports to be navgable like ships
The Paris Bourse on the 9th opened buoyantly,
and advanced = per cent, but reduction took
place, and the advance was nearly all lost. On the
10Th the market opened firm, but closed dull and
lower. On the llth the market was dull and de-
pressed, the appearance ola pamphlet by Grardin,
emitted en- "La Guerre," causing some uneasiness
The three per cents declined quarter closing at
6oI for money, and eff 95c. for account
| The monthly returns of the Bank of France show
decrease in specie of million francs and an
| lions.
| The speech was varously commented upon by the
press; notwithstanding its pacific language, its eff
feet on funds was not favorable Prior to the de-
| livery of the snnach op fho Ttb tbo D.. D.