The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-08-25
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

Il .
Nj. on the 10th instant, arrived at New York at
noon on Thursday.
:, Inc steamships Arago and Weser, from New
York, arrived at Southampton on the morning
OF the 4th instant, within an hour or so of each
other.
The Vigo reached Queenstown about mid
night on the Sd, and Liverpool about "a hours
later.
The Conference at Zmich-It is announced
that the Conference at Zurich would be opened
on Monday, the 9Th Of August.
Count Colloredo, the representative of Aus
trla at the Conference passed through Dresden
on the 4th, on the way from Vienna for Zurich.
M. DeSambrois had reached Zurich on behalf
OF Sardinia. He first visited Paris, and had
been well received by the Emperor.
M. de Bourqueney had Quilted Paris for
Zurich, to attend the Conference on behalf of
| France.
Great Observation-Disclosures proceedings
had been mainly confined to discussion upon
the supplies, all of which had been duly voted in
accordance with the Ministerial estimates. In
cluded IN the votes are el30,000 on account of
direct telegraph to Gibraltar; 100000 to aid
IN the conversion of the copper currency into
one OF bronze; $4,000 compensation to Mr..
Barber, who suffered transportation for an Of
fence OF which he was afterwards found to be
innocent, &c, &c.
Earl Granville announced that Government
intended to adhere to the principles upon which
the system of national education in Ireland had
hitherto been conducted
In the House of Commons, bill was passed
through the committee which establishes a re.
serve force OF 10000 men for the navy in the
same way that the militia serves as reserve
Tor the army. The volunteers are to be enrolled
for period of five years.
1t is stated that the Great Eastern" steam
ship was to be delivered up to the company bv
the contractors, in an entirely complete condi-
ton, on Thursday, the 18th of August.
The Right Hon. James Wilson had consented
to go to India as a member Of the Council, and
also as Chancellor Of the India Exchequer.
A deputation of the Cotton Supply Associa-
ton had had an interview with the Duke OF
Newcastle, for the purpose Of urging the en-
couragement of cotton culture in the British
colonial possessions.
The strike in the building trade in London
daily became more serious, and it was feared
that, on the day the Asia sailed, there would be
as many as forty thousand operatives in the
trade unemployed. A great meeting of work
men had been held in Hyde Park, and de-
termination was evineed to abide by the I" nine
hours movement. The employers had like
wise had a meeting, and resolved to resist the
demands of the men.
F}dnce.-The Bank of France on the 4th
instant reduced its rate of discount to b per
cent, and also passed resolution to make adj
yances to the owners of the new loan for the
three next payments against the deposites of
the securities.
1t it stated that the Emperor would not enter
Paris at the head of the troops, because the
Cabinet and Privy Council urge that he would
incur too much risk by exposing himself for so
| long time.
Bodies of French troops were continually
arriving at Marseilles from Italy.
The MOniteur de la FlOtte announces that
orders had been given at the different oceanic
ports to proceed Immediately with the disarma-
ment of all vessels armed or in the course of
arming These orders were already partly
executed, and vessels which were in the roads
had put back to the different ports. The dis
armament had also commenced at Toulon.
Orders had been given to disband all marines
having served five years.
Other journals contain similar announce
ments.
Prince Napoleon had left Paris for Cher
bourg.
The Paris correspondent of the DAILY News
says that hitherto seamen on furlough were
bound to JON their ships at any time on re-
ceiving thirty days notice, but the notice now
required is reduced to five days only. The
same authority says it was expected that the
N0niteur would in day or two publish note
in reference to the Conference, which will con-
firm the lately announced pacific disposition of
the French Government.
1t is stated that the French Government had
definitely resolved to employ in works of public
utility the l50,000,000 francs which remains
unexpended out of the late loan.
The Paris haurSa had haan oanaro llu f,r,,,
and animated, On the 9th, there was consider
able buoyancy, and the market closed at an
advance of ) per cent Rentes 6995.
| Hdiy.-A Turin letter to the Paris Pdtlie
mentions an attempt to poison Garibaldi
The Paris correspondent Of the London
Times reiterates the statement that Piedmont
formally declines entering into the Italian
Confederation if Austria forms part of it.
The funeral rites of the French and Sardin-
ians soldiers who fell during the war were cee
brated at Turin on the Sd of August.
The Sandman Commissioners at Bologna
had RENTED their authority to the Minister,
President of the Government, who had CON
voked the National Assembly.
In the letter of the Emperor of the French to
the Emperor of Austria, the former is said to
strongly urge a reforming policy it Italy.
The Provisional Executive of Bologna had
issued proposals for a loan of 100000 francs
which has been taken up by the bank of Leg
| horn.
The Paris correspondent of the Times appre-
hendS that the restoration of the former sover-
eigns of the DHchies will be effected by means
Of the mission of Count Reisset, aided by the
intrigues of France. The Sandman Govern
ment, having recalled its Commissioners from
the DuchieS, declines to use its influence with
France to oppose the wish of the population
1t is by universal suffrage that the French hope
to recover the restoration, and, a French divis
ion is expected to cooperate by their presence
at Florence and Modena, and by thus attording
protection to the new Chambers, the deputies
would feel themselves safe in voting for the re-
turn of the expelled Princes.
Letters from Florence say that Garibaldi will
probably take the command of the Tuscan
army.
Disturbances had occurred at Crema, but
they were not of a political character.
Ndptes.--ln consequence of the crops of corn
having failed throughout the Kingdom of the
Two Sicilies, the Government had permitted the
importatonof wheat, oats, barely, and Indian
corn, duty free.
AustriG.-lt was reported at Vienna that
Baron Bach had rendered his resignation, and
that the Emperor had refused to accept it.
| A Ministerial crisis was said to be imminent
owing to a conflict of opinions on the question
Of reform.
A denial is G iven to a statement in the NOrd,
Of pretended interview between the Emperor
of Austria and the King of Sardinia at Villa
| frapca.
The Vienna Gazette contains ordinances re-
voking the restrictions which were imposed on
commerce and navigation on account of the
war. The Introduction to export horses and
mules is, however, maintained.
The Presidency of the P0pe-A letter from