Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-22

New YORK, July 21.-The Africa arrived
at O'Clock A. N. She left Liverpool at three
O'Clock on the afternoon of the 9th. The At
RIGA brought upwards of one hundred passen-
gers. She passed Cape Race on the 18th, in
dense fog. On the 9th, passed ships City Of
New York, and Sea King towing out and the
Fleetwood, bound in to Liverpool. Steamship
Europa, from Boston, arrived at Liverpool On
the 9th.
An Armistice Arranged.
On the 18th inst, the Emperor OF the French
telegraphed to the Empress that an armistlce
had been concluded between the Emperor of
Austria and himself, and that commissioners
had been appointed to settle the clauses and
duration of the armistlce.
The Paris Moniteur, in publishing the Off
cial despatch, appends the following remarks
at is necessary that the public should not
misunderstood the extent of the armistice. 1t
is limited merely to a relaxation of hostiities
between the bellgerent armies, which, though
leaving the field open to negotiations, do not
enable us for the present to see how the war
may be terminated"
Paris, Saturday, July 9-The Moniteur of
to-day contains the following 1.-The arms-
tice was signed at Villa Franco on the Sth
inst, between Marshal Valiant and Baron
Hess Its term is fixed for the 10Th of Au-
gust 1t STIMULATES that commercial vessels,
without distinction of flag, shall be allowed to
navigate the Adriatc unmolested,"
London, Saturday, July 9.-The Times of
to-day says :-"With regard to the armistice
there is little to communicate beyond what
the public already know. All that seems to
be well authenticated is that the proposal
came from France, and was the result of the
Emperor's own determination This fact is
indeed highly important. That the Emperor
Napoleon should stop short in career of vic
tory and make oVertureS to the foe whoa he
defeated in two pitched battles, and hurried
back tn the limits of Lombardy, argues the
moderation of the necessities OF the French
ruler.
We can hardly believe that the latter have
been the cause Of this sudden resolve. If the
next week or two show that Napoleon and
Francis Joseph really want to stop the effu-
sion Of blood, and to settle permanently the
affairs Of Italy, we shall be glad to help
them, but it becomes this country not to
lower It's dignity by pressing her advice, I'M
asked, on two Emperors who have shown no
desire that we should share their council"
The armistice had given rise to a variety of
speculations in the English papers.
The London Times believes in peace and
remarks that before the truce has ended the
French army will be refreshed and reinforced
feet of gunb9ats will be ready for launching
upon the lake that surrounds Mantua, and
great army will be ready to make its descent
upon the shores of Northern Italy. Broken
and dispirited as Austria now is she is yet bet
ter able to fight at this moment than she will
be at any future time.
We believe therefore in peace and we be-
leve that the path of peace will be made
smooth to her, for the Emperor has won the
advantage which for the moment he proposes
to himself, If this war between France and
Austria is ended, France comes tremendous in
power out of the conflict, and Austria and Eu-
rope will look on with still increasing interest
and much meditation upon the future while
she rests upon her arms.
The London Post inclines to think that the
proposition for an armistice came from the
moderation of the Emperor of the French, and
is OF the opinion that Austria will consent to
sacrifice her Italian sway and thus end the
war
The Daily News says it would be interest
ing to know whether the proposition for an
armstce came from Austria or from third
power, for no one will suppose that it was
made by France. BY whomsoever made it
can have been accepted only for the purpose OF
giving scope to negotiations.
Effect on the Markets.
The City Article Of the Daily News, dated
Friday evening says: Great sensation was
produced in the Stock Exchange this morning
by the news Of an armistice. The immediate
recent speculative sellers, mainly under the in.
fluence of the demand from operators for the
fall. Consols soon obtained a rise Of u Il
per cent Upon the news that the French
funds had risen fully two per cent, consolS,
which had meanwhile experienced relapse of
ia per cent, at once sprang up again
AT the close the market showed renewed
firmness, and the latest quotations We're exact
actly II per cent above those OF yesterday.
i. Ill. Ia oil
departments of the Stock Exchange. Lom-
bardy-Venetiau shares closed about 30 higher
than Yesterday. In Turkish stocks a rise OF
to per cent. was established. British rail
way stocks advanced i'll most instances l to 2
per cent.
The Times city article, dated Friday even
ing, says: "This has been settling day in
consos, and the effect Of the sudden intelli-
gence OF the armistce has been extraordinary.
The opening transactions were at rise OF /
per cent, and the upward movement early
action, but the latest operations were at nearly
the highest quotations of the day. Should
apy moderate arrival of gold take place, it will
be purchased for export to the continent"
The continental markets appear to have
been taken by surprise, for at Berlin there was
a fall of per cent. n Austrian stock.
The corn market at Mark Lane was paralyz-
ed by the news of the armlstice, combined
with favorable reports of the crops. Sales
couId not have been effected unless at a fall
Paris, Friday, July 8.-Great agitation pre-
vailed on the Bourse to-day, and prices contin-
ued to advance till they were y per cent.
higher than yesterday say 66.4O for money
and $3.50 for account, at which they closed
firm and animated
The Last War Operations.
Tho following items show the complexion
of affairs before the announcement was made.
Turn, July S-rhe fortress of Peschiera,
now invested by the Sandman army, Is can
nonaded day and night. With the aid OF the
gunboats which will soon be launched ON the
Lake of Garda, the resistance is not expected
to be very prolonged,
Bey,e. July 7.-Advices have been received
from Lameden to the 9th inst. All the Aus
TRAN troops have left Windscan, and are con-
centrating on the Stelvio Pass, where con-
fict is expected
Fiume July 1.-Two French war steamers
have been accommodating OIL this place.
Ten thousand soldiers have occupied Cherso.
The occupation OF Fiume by Austrian troops
continues
The Times correspondent, with the Austrl-
an army, says that bombardment OF verona
and Mantua will not suffice. There must be
good deal of fighting at close quarters before
anything can be done. They and the other
strongholds Of this great military quadrangle
are very much stronger than they were ten
years ago There are great field works to be
taken before any approach can be made to the
main defences, and in the meanwhile Austria
may have got together again an army capable
of risking another general action
AT Verona quantities of grain are stored in