The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-08-29
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An outbreak had occurred at Gambia duriag
which ten or twelve lives were lost With
difficulty tranquility was restored, and more
disastrous troubles were anticipated.
CHINA.
From Shanghae we learn that Admiral Hone
and the principal part Of the fleet had left for
the Gulf of Pecneei, on the lIth inst and Mr.
Bruce was to follow with the Magfcienne and
Indexible, on the 18th. The French and
In the frigates Dnchayla aud Powhatan. each
with steam tenders.
The American Minister. Mr.. ward. had an
interview with the Imperial Commissioners,
elined 10 enter into negotiations else
than at Pekin, and avoided an inter view
which would have been purely ceremonial.
Many rumors We're aloat as to the recep-
ton the expedition would meet with The
Chinese express fear that Ii will be I'M
friendly and lead to warlike operations
The news from Cochin China is very unfa-
vorable TO the French, who have suffered Sc
yerely from the climate, and We're in want Of
reiniorcements. The Amanese had even at
tackled the French intrenchmenis, and they
killed forty men and one officer before they
Were repnised. The latest accounts stated
that they were desirous Of treating for peace
In Hong Kong or Canton no political events
OF any Importance had taken place.
Shameen has been selected as the new for
eign settlement at Canton.
COCHIN, China.-The Emperor of AMMAN has
repulsed the French soldiers, and fortified
himself in the city of Hue, that the cost of
taking the place will be prodigions.
FIGHT BETWEEN AUsTRIASs AND PRpssIANs
The London Stars Frankfort on Maine cor
respondent, writing ON the Sth, describes a s.
RES OF lights between the Austrian. Prussian,
Bayarian and Frankfort soldiers, forming the
garrison. The proyocation originated in the
Southern Germans charging the Prussians
withcowardiice in refusing 10 assist Austria
in Italy. The Northern Germans, however,
bad become the most riotous. The writer
states that on the sth the traffic on the bridge
over the Maine was stopped, owing to the
fighting. An officer and others are talked of
as killed, and many wounded.
HAMBURG, Thursday, Aug. 11.--To-day the
citizens of Hamburg, representing ali the par
ishes, voted for the modification Of the consti-
tuition proposed by the Senate, which was
| adopted by majority of 57s against la3.
FEDERAL REFORM.
The Prussian Weekly Journal, Ministe
organ, treats the question Of the Federal Re-
form of Germany. 1t admits that Prussia in
particular would have great interest in the
circumstance of the forces of Germany being
more united but states that it would be neees-
sary to have n unanimous accord on that sub
ject between all the Governments and that
such an accord could not be brought about un-
less all men penetrated with German senti-
ments, whether Prussian or not, would act en-
ergeticaily for that object.
A letter from Frankfort says:
The Governor of the federal fortress of
between the federal troops. We have had an
example of such Il conflict here last evening,
almost under the eye of the Germanic Diet
The parties contending were the Prussian SOL
diefs on one side. and the Austrians and Ba-
varians on the other. The number engaged
amounted to about 500, but the wounds in-
ficted on either side were but trifiing The
people assembled encouraged the combatants
by cries, and even by pleasantries of all kinds
The Very Latest Intelligence by the Etna.
LONDON, Aug. l3.-The House of Lords met
at2 O'Clock this afternoon, for the purpose OF
proroguing Parliament by Commission. The
commissioners were as follows: The Lord
Chamberlain, the Duke OF Somerset Earl
Granville, Earl st. Germans and Lord sgd
ney; besides these the only Peers present were
Redesdale and Lord Blanchamp. The Royal
assent was given to various bills. The speech
was rs follows:
THE QUEENS sPEEcH.
Ny Lords and GeHttsHsa d: We are command
ed by her Majesty to release you from further
attendance in Parliament, and at the same
time to convey to you her Maesty's acknow-
Judgments for the great assiduity with which
you have applied yourselves TO the perform
ance of your important duties now about to
cease.
Various circums tances, which have occa-
stoned interruptions of the usual course of
business, prevented the completion of impor-
tant measures, which her Majesty pointed out
to the attention of her Parliament at the be-
ginning of the present year, but her Majesty
trusts that those matters will be taken into
your earnest consideration at an early period
of The next session.
The war which had broken out in Northern
Italy having been brought to a close by the
peace OF Villa Franca, oyertures have been
made to her Majesty with view to ascertain
whether, if conferences shall be held by the
great powers of Europe for the purpose of
settling arrangements connected with the pre-
sent state and future condition of Italy, a
plenipotentiary would be sent by her Majesty
to assist at such conferences; but her Majesty
had not received the information to decide
whether her Majesty may think fit to take
part in any such negotiations.
Her Majesty would rejoice to find herself
able to contribute to the establishment OF ar
rangements calculated to place the peace on
| satisfac tary and lasting foundations
Her Majesty, in accordance with the stipu-
| lations of Tien Sing, has instructed her pleni-
| potentiary in China to repair to the Celestial
| Court of Pekin, and trusts that such direct
| communication with the Imperial Govern
ment will have beneficial effect upon the re-
lations with the two countries.
Her Majesty commands us to inform YOU
that she looks forward with confidence to the
continuance of those friendly relations which
so happily subsiss between her Majesty and
all foreign Powers and States. Her Majesty
is glad 10 be able to congratulate you on the
complete restoration of tranquility in the In
dian dominions. 1t will be her Majes ty's ear
| nest endeavor to promote their internal i'm
provement and to obliteratc the traces of those
| conflicts which her Majesty witnessed with
SucH deep concern.
| The financial arrangements of that portion
| of her Majesty's Empire will continue TO en-
| gage her Malesty's serious attention.
| Her Majesty has had great satisfaction in
| giving her assent 10 the bills which were pre-
| sented to her for the formation of naval and
| military reserve. complete and permanent
| system of national defences must at ali times
| be an object of paramount importance.
| Gentlemen OF the House Of Commons: Her
! Majesty commands us to convey to you her
| cordial thanks for the readiness and zeal with
| which you have provided the necessary sup
plies for the service of the year.
| My Lords and Gentlemen Her Majesty
commands us to express to you her heartfelt
qualification at witnessing the general well be-
| ing and contentment which prevails through
| out her dominions.
The happiness of her Majesty's people is the
| object nearest her Majesty's heart
| In returning you to your respective coun-
| tries you Will hayeduties to perform intimate-
| iy connected with the attainment of this great
| end, and her Majesty fervently prays that the
| blessing of Almighty God may attend your
exerton in the performance of those duties
| for the common good of all classes of her Ma
| jesty's subjects.
| LIVERPOOL, August 13-P. M.-The r. NJ.
steamship Africa arrived here at ten O'Clock
| tonight.
| WIFE MURDERED IN LEBANON. CT.-We
| learn from the Norwich Bulletin that Chas.
Stark, of Lebanon, murdered his wife Mon
| day night or Tuesday morning, while under
the influence of delirium tremens They
lived at a house in the woods, about q mile
! from any other dwelling. On Tuesday FORE
noon Stark was seen a short distance from the