Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-24

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Four Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NOVA scoTIAS.

ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NOVA SCOIlAN.
PORTLAND, March 23.--The screw steam
ship Nova Scotian, from Liverpool on the
9th, arrived here this forenoon. The Amerl-
CA, from Boston on the 23d, arrived at Liver,
pool on the 9Th.
A Pacific article in the Paris Monl,eur
caused a considerable rise in the funds at
London, Paris and Vienna.
Prince Napoleon had resigned the minis
try to Algeria, which added somewhat to
the confidence i'll peace.
The ship David Stuart had landed the
Neapolitan exiles at Queenstown, Ireland,
they having compelled the captain to pursue
this course.
The ship David Stuart arrived at Deems
town On the 9th, the exiles having, as soon as
the Neapoitan steamer left them compelled
the captain TO steer direct for Cork. When
the exiles landed, their enthusiasm rose to
such intensity that some OF them actually
kissed the soil.
Another account says that when the ship
was outside the Straits of Gibraltar, the cxiles
openly muinicd, demanding that the cap
tain should steer for Ireland. He fatty re-
fused when he was deprived of the com.
mand. and the second mate was appointed
commander.
ENGLAxp.-In Parliament, Mr.. Duncombe
gave notice of sundry amendments to the Re
form bill, extending still further the elective
franchise. Mr.. D'lsraeli, in reply TO ques'
ton, said the government did not intend t.
grant exclusive privileges to the Atlantic OF
any other telegraph. Lord Mas alluded to
the arrival of the Neapolitan exiles at Cork,
but suggested no official action.
1t is reported that the Government dis
patches sent out by the American to the Brl'
fish Admiral on the Pacific, have recently
failed to reach their destination in regular
course.
The leaders of the old Wing party had
held meeting, and resolved that Lord John
Russell SHOULD. propose certain amendments t.
the Reirom bill There was much excite,
ment and meetings in opposition to the Coy
eminent measures were being held through
out England.
Prince Napoleon's resignation gave great
buoyancy to the funds in England. and upon
the Continent. The Austrian securities had
an immense rebound, advancing in Vienna
from Friday to Monday fully four per cent,
while exchange on Vienna had declined IN
London seven per cent in three days.
The Times and other leading London jour,
mails extend cordial welcome to the Neapoli'
tan eXlleS.
Notwithstanding the marked eff,
feet on the funds of the Moniteurs pacific ar,
ticle, the London journals sheer at it, and
throw strong doubts on its sincerity. The
Vienna papers also criticise it skeptlcally.-
The Constitutional reasserts that the French
troops are eyacuating Rome.
Mons, ChaSseiOur Laubat succeeds Prince
Napoleon in the Ministry Of Algeria. The
Emperor refused to accept his resignation
until it had been rendered three or four times,
His retirement was casused by difference Of
opinion with the greater part Of the Cabinet
on questions of internal and external policy
1t il rumored that the Prince will be appoint
ell Grand Admiral.
Trade in France was dull.
The Constitutional publishes and article
signed by its political director, explaining the
pacific article in the Moniteur, saying it must
not be regarded rs retrograde movement
caused bv the crusade which the active pre-
pagandists had succeeded in raising against
France in Germany,
SwITzERLAyp.-The Swiss Federal Coun,
ell has issued a circular announcing deter
mination to maintain the neutrality and in
tegrty of Switzerland.
ArsrRlA-The Moniteur's article produc-
ed favorable impression on the Emperor
Count Bucl and the leading statesmen believe
that peace will be maintained Fears, how
ever, are entertained Of explosions in some OF
the Italian Duchies. Lord Cowley remained
ut Vienna.
N,PLES.-The health Of the King was such
that it was supposed he would never be able
TO rule again. The Queen conducts all State
affairs, and is reported to have caused the
King TO sign a treaty offensive and defensive
with Austria.
1t is reported that the Neopolitan govern
mpnt has offered to furnish the Pope with
four bataIons Of Swiss troops.
SPAIN.-Mr. Preston, the American Minis
ter. had arrived at Madrid,
IrALy.--Arrests continue at Milan, and Il
complete stagnntion of business exists
There was continued activity in Padua.--
New batteries were being mounted with guns
Of the heaviest calibre.
PRrssIA.-Thc young Prince has been
named William Victor Albert.
CoMMERCl u..-LlvERroul., March 9.-Cot-
ton-Sales for 3 days foot up 10000 bales, IN
cluding i 200 on speculation, and 5000 for
export, closing with an upward tendency AT
an advance on middling of Lie, and. i'll some
instances, III. Clare's circular quotes Or
leans middling at sd, and uplands mid,
ding at 3D. Richardson circular quotes an
advance Lie on Middling Orleans.
The Manchester trade report quotes goods
firm.
Brcadstutfs generally closed dull Flour
was easier, but quotations unchanged. Wheat
very dull.
Provisions dull
Consols closed at 96i
Later from California, Mexico and the Sand
witch Islands.
NEW ORLEANS, March 23.-Thc steamship
Quaker City, from Mnatllan with passen-
gers and mails from San Francisco to the 9TH
instant, has passed the Balize telegraph sta