Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-08-09
From Europe.

The steamer Persia, which arrived at New
York on the 3rd, brings Liverpool dates to the
23rd ult.
The Conference to be held at Genoa between
France and Austria was expected TO meet in a
bout week. 1t was thought That Sardinis
would not be represented.
The general feeling of discomfort with the
terms OF peace continued undated, and Napo-
Icons explanations were not reasSurlng.
No one had been named as the representative
of Sardinia at the Zurich Conference and it was
therefore expected that none will be present, bu
that Sardinia, if she pleases will acquiesce ii
the Austro. French arrangement in separate
article.
TWAS supposed that an European Congress
would be called after the conclusion of the IN
rich negotiations.
1t is affirmed that Sardinia signed nothing bu
an armistce, and is consequently in .nomina
state OF war with AUSTRIA
Italy continued to exhibit discomfort with the
terms of peace. Tuscany showed strong hostll-
ity to the return of the Grand Duke. The Pro
visional Government had directed O popular vote
to be taken on the subject.
The steamer Nova Scotia brings Liverpool
dates to the sFth ult., four days later. Thf
general features of the news are unimportant.-
En- gland demands general disarmament as 6
condition to her taking part in the proposed
European Congress.
1t was reported that Count Walewski had
submitted plan for the confederation of Italy
1t consists OF seven States, the Presidency o.
which is to be given nominally to the Pope, but
really to the Kings of Sardinia and Naples al
ternately. The strong places to be- garrisonel
by the Federal troops are Geta, Mantua and
Piacenza. The votes in the Federal Diet are
to be distributed as follows Parma l Modena
l. the Pope 2; Tuscany 2; Sardinia 3, and Ma
Piles 8.
Austria refuses to meet any Sandman repre-
sentatiVes bat will leave it open to Sardinia tc
accede to the treaty after its conclusion by Aus.
tria and FRANCE,
The Duke of Tuscany has expressed willing
ness to abdoate in favor of his son, who promises
q Constitution, but the Tuscans object altogether
to the dynasty.
Gen. Garibaldi had confidential interview
with Mar!pors at Rreseia on tile 18th. It wa
stated that he had an army Of $4,000 men WHICH
continued to increase. He expressed oonfdeuc,
in the King Of Sardinia not feFsakips the nation
, al Cause,
/ A Milan letter to the Times says that Garibal
di was about to move to the Apprentices ant
there be occupied in gathering fifty thousand
volunteers in Romagna. Garibaldi's corps ad
ded to that of Mezzocabo will form an army ca
pable of securing the independence of Contra
| Italy, at least against any Roman or NeapolitaI
force.
1t was rumored that the Duke Of Modena ha(
proposed to arm four thousand Austrian troop
to enable him to enter his States. 1t was als'
rumored that division of the French arm.
would enter Parma and Tuscany, and another
. corps the Roman legations for the purpose o
: simply preserving order and allowing free eZ
preston of public opinion.
The municipality OF Florence had formal.
, expressed desire for annexation TO an Italian
kingdom under Victor Emmanuel, or that Tus
> cany be governed by Prince of the House o
r Savoy.
A great number of addresses were being sign
ed in Romagna against the return of Ecclesiasti
cal Government and in favor of union witt
Sardinia.
1t was stated that the principle of the propo
sed Italian Confederation had been accepted b.
the Pope, majority of the Cardinals haviD
voted in its favor.