The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-22
FOREIGN INTELLIGENC E.

The number of persons saved from the wreck OF
the ship Royal Charter Was only thlrty-nlne. -Four
hundred and fifty drowned. Great damage
was done by the storm all round the coast Of En-
gland. Numerous coasting vessels had been lost,
and also many lives.
The French government has ordered one hun
dred boats twenty five Of which to be conf
pleted with the utmost dispatch.
The arrangements for combined French and
English expedition to China are completed, and its
departure fixed for the first fortnight of February.
The Paris correspondent of the Daily News says
the recent meeting of the Emperor Of Russia and
Prince Regent Of Prussia was the subject of great
anxiety at Paris 1t was the general impression
that they agreed not to oppose the annexation OF
Central Italy to Piedmont.
a letter purporting to be from Napoleon to the
King of Sardinia, dated Oct. Goth, had been printed,
and was generally regarded genuine. The En-
peror observes that the question is not wheth-
er he did we'll or i'll at Eiiiafranca, but rather to
obtain from the treaty the results most favorable
to the paclfcati0n Of Italy. 1t necessary to
conclude treaty that should secure in the best
manner possible the independence Of Italy that
should satisfy Piedmont, and yet which should not
wound Catholic sentiment or the rights of the cove
reigns in whom Europe felt an interest. The En-
peror says he is bound by that treaty, and cannot
in the Congress which is about to open, withdraw
himself from his engagements.
The Emperor demands that systems Of moderate
liberty shall be adopted in all the States Of Italy
The Emperor traces plan for the Italian con-
federation, with the Pope as honorary President,
and says as this will increase his mora! influence,
it will enable him to make concessions in confor-
nifty with the legitimate wishes Of the populations.
The London Times, in an article urging dis patch
i'll the China expedition says off private Amcri-
can letters from China speak the truth. Mr. Ward
was, with studied intent to rdcule him, drawn
to Pekin by mule and donkey tandem; and if
his ratified treaty is found destitute Of the only
useful stipulation the draft contained, regulations
for the trade and tariffs then we conceive the A
mericans may by this time have concluded their
humility has not answered"
1t appears that the Emperor of China was very
anxious to sec the American Minister, Mr. Ward,
him nine times, with his head to the ground. Mr.
Ward positively refused to do this On the 18th
day the Emperor finally concluded to receive the
Presidents letter at Pckin, and to send Mr. Ward
back to Peitang, and there exchange the treaties.
On the 10th, the treaties were exchanged, and an
English prisoner named John Powell given up, he
having declared himself an American citizen.
lnsurrection has not ceased in Italy as reinforce
ments of troops were still going there, and nu-
merous arrests were being made
The Pope is said to have accepted the principles
of reform suggested, but desires to be himself the
judge of the time they are to be applied.
Gen. Garibadi in his speech at Turin, says =
''With King like Victor Emanuel, and an army
like ours, and with people like You, Italy should
not stop until she has freed the last inch of her soil
from the heel of the foreigner"
A revolutionary plot has been discovered. origi-
mating with the Red Republicans of the Mazini
stamp, who are, ii is asserted, leagued with the
Grand Ducal and Prestly authorities.
In tbo ~
wealthy and higher classes.
The serious conspiracy which has been dscov-
cred against the Sultan of Turkey, has received a
temporary check by the arrest of four of the chief
conspirators who have been condemned to death
This however, seems to have increased the ferment
among the people, and direct threats Of vengeance
have reached the palace of the Sultan.