The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-04-07

HALIFAX, March 20.

tally abolishing the church rates, was re-
jected on the 9th, by 254 to Ill.
On the 10th, several notices of amend
ments the Government Reform bill were
submitted, including one by Lord John
Russell, to the effect that it is neither just
nor expedent to interfere in the manner
proposed in this bill, with the freehold fran
chise in England or Wales, and that no ad-
justment OF the franchise will satisfy the
House or the country which does not pro-
vide Q greater extension OF the right OF sui.
trsge in cities and in boroughs than is pro
vided for 10 this bill.
Attention had been called to the New.
foundland fisheries question, and ministers
stated the appointment OF commission to
settle the matter had been agreed to by
France.
The Neapolitan exiles had formally pre-
sented an address to the Mayor Of Cork, ex-
planatory Of their action. They were meet.
ing with warm welcome, and their wants
were being literally provided for.
Reform meetings, mostly in opposition to
the ministerial measure were being held
throughout England
The success or defeat of the government
was expected tn turn on Lord RusselPs
amendment In the event Of defeat, dis.
solution OF parliament was talked Of.
The trial of five OF the persons recently
arrested in Ireland for treason was pro-
crossing
FRANcs.-k horde distinctly asserts
that as negotiations are pending, Napoleon
consented to the insertion Of the recent arti-
Gle in the Mon,teur to show his moderation,
but that If the present difficulties are not
automatically solved--if Austria does not
yield-he will not shrink from the cOnse.
quences.
The Tunes, Paris correspondent describes
the note in the Monaeur as wilful mis-
statement.
The note wus submitted to the Emperor
at midnight on Friday. He was informed
that it was merely a reproduction, in sub
stance, OF his speech from the throne, and
having read a few lines at the beginning Of
the last paragraph, he allowed 1t to pass.
The prospects Of the war party in France
do not look very bright, thanks TO the force
Of public opinion, and the spirit manifested
abroad
The Daily Ne,cs says that Prince Napo.
Icons retirement will not be followed by any
material change in the ultimate aims of the
external policy OF France.
The Globe on the contrary, remarks that
every appearance within the past few days
justifes the anticipation Of q complete
change in Napoleon's foreign policy.
Mr. Bouker, minister Of commerce, fills
ad interim the functions Of minister Of Al
geria. Lanbat having declined the appoint
ment.
On the Paris Bourse, on the 9th, under
the rumors Of the complete success of Lord
Cowley's mission, 81 rose to SO. l0c. On
the followiu, day reaction Of too place.
On the lth the market opened fiat, but
slightly improved, 3s closing at GSf. l5c.
The Paris correspondent of the Herald
says hopes Of peace are daily melting away
under the influence Of war articles which
semi. official journals are instructed to pub
lish.
Military preparations continue unabated.
AUsraIA-Lord Cowley lett Vienna on
the 10th, for London. The success Of his
mission is doubtful. A telegram 10 the
Times says he is the bearer OF counter pro-
positions, which i. was hoped would prove
acceptable.
The Paris Constitutional Gays the effective
force Of Austria. in Italy, is increased from
10000 to 1900 men. The movement Of
the troops to the frontiers for the purpose
OF being concentrated there, confirm these
reports. Besides, artillery material had
been despatched TO Placenzl within q few
days Cannon Of large szs have arrived at
Pavia and Venice, part provided with car
riages for the purpose Of siege. II is ASSERT
ed that the facts contained in this article
| came direct from the Sandman government
to the Tuilleries. The Vienna correspondent
Of lie horde reports the success II Lord
Conveys mission.
The basis Of arrangement is likely to be
favorably received by all powers.
An Austrian despatch TO the Ambassa'
| dor at London. for communication TO the
British Cabinet has been published. Ii
expresses a desire 10 mite with the latter
endeavoriDg to save, il possible, general
conHagra,ion. 1t says that il hopes TO make
its pacific intentions perfectly clear and says
| il Piedmont be prevailed upon 10 abandon
her policy Of progocs'ion, hopes for tran
guilty in Itaiy may be entertained. The
despatch concludes Austria Will only
draw sword 10 defence Of her incootestiblt
rights and maintenance Of the treaties which
she considers the only solid guarantee iol
good and evil
| PRrsI.-The speech Of the Minister o
Foreign Affairs does not for moment doubt
their ability, 10 concrt With England, e
procure due respect 20 the existing treaties
Roglaud AMI Prussia are IN this iavorabl,
position. that they are to place them-slye
with impartiaIity between The an,agonistiC
powers.
The Sandman Turin correspondent, Of to-
Herald. says tn note 10 the Uoaiieur ha
fallen Ike athauierboli on th" court ard min
i.try. The rsgl, q the pacific declaration
OF France NAV hasten the c9rhlct with Aus
tria sing e-handed.
The expectation Of forage aud oats by To-
IAmbariy frontier Is prohibited .
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