Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1859-03-16

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goth ult
Much anxiely seems 10 he iclt IN Eu.
rope nom the probability ola war between
France and Austria, and which would
most likely involve the greater part Of The
continent including Great Britain.
Parliament had taken notice officially
of certain movements Of the French Na.
Ivy and considerable excitement has been
caused thereby. Sir Charles Napier as
serted in the Commons that the French
had command Of the British Channel and
the Mediterranean sea. This was denied
by Sir j. Pockington.
A general meeting Of the stockholders
Of the Great Eastern was held in London
recently, and it was determined that their
vessel should be ready by August to make
her trial trip to Portland.
| The annual meeting of the Atlantic Tel
epaph Company was held in London on
tile 23rd ult. The report says that the ca,
ble remains in precisely the same state,
and that no effort has oeen made TO re-
suscitate it for want of funds. The direc,
tors are not without hope that it may yet
be rendered available.
Lord Lyons, the new minister to this
county sailed for New York on the 22nd
ult. in the steam frigate Caracoa.
There was tendency to inactivity in
funds, owing to the warlil<c aspect Of Eu-
ropean affairs.
France is engaged in military prepare
tions, but does not say what for.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Herald, says that war has been so far re-
solved upon that corps to commence the
campaign has been designated, and orders
have been given to the Minister of War
to prepare the plan of operations.
Circulars have been issued from differ
ent departments ofthe government, which
speak of the probabilities ofthe Emperor's
falling to effect peaceful solution Of the
Austro-Itallan complications.
( The Ameri ans in Paris, gave ball on
the ODD ult., in honor of Washington S
birthday.
The Austrian Emperor is said to be pre-
paring ior aVigorous defence oil lhe ltaiiah
States. Count Buol, his minister thinks
however, that peace can oe maintained
IN l'aly l'Sel'' 'he Fermentation Is on
the increase and everything hetokens com
motion.
Turkey seems also to have caught tho
lniectioh' ana Is actively preparing ioi
war More troops have been sent to the
Danube
Russia IS said to be negotiating a loar
with which to strengthen the sinews o
war.
The extra session of the L. 5. Senate
adjourned sine die, on Thursday the lOtl
inst.
Thefuneral of Postmast ar General Brown
took place at Washingt on, on Thursda!
last. The remains lay in state at the Presi
dents mansion, on the east room in tn,
morning. The services commenced a
noon. The address was delivered by Rev
= M. Granbury, of the Southern Methods
Church. The procession was very long
The remains were deposited in the Con
grcssional Cemetery, to be afterwards re
; moved to Tennessee.
The trial of Mr.. Sickles, did not tax,
place last week as was reported. lie re
mains in prison. 1t is not known when Ii
will be tried.
The committee appointed by the Legis
lature of Wisconsin, at the request o
Ex-Governor Bashford, to investigate tn
charges Of corruption against him in th
land grant to the La Crosse Railroad, hav
made unanimous report exonerating hin
from blame, and declaring his conduc
highly honorable, and in the opinion