Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-02-26
pp GeIearaph.
per Steamer Canada.


New York. Feb. 24.-Continentaa affairs
have changed Pacific rumors had predOmi-
mated, but the late advices are more warlike.
Notwithstanding the. peaceful sentiments
uttered by the Emperor and Count Morney.
warlIke preparation continued on a large
scale. The Paris bozlrse, fiuctuated, closing
heavy at GO for Ttrees
Parliamentary proceedings unimportant
The stock exchange fuctuated slightly,
closing fat.
The Sandman Chamber of Deputies voted
new loan of fifty million francs, which
Cavord explained was designed for defence
against the threatening attitude of Austria.
Military movements continued in Austria.
The Calcutta mail of January 9th, and
Hong Kong~Of December 30th, is received.
News unimportant.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. H. Flour dull; quota
tons nominal at l0(9I2s per GENITAL. Wheat
very dull; western red, 5s 6d@9s Sd; white,
IS 7dO1I0 Cd. Yellow and mixed corn, 5s
lodges I'd; white, Is 4d. Provisions firm.
Lard firm, but quiet at 60(96ls Sugar dull;
declined Cd. Coffee dull. Rice quiet.
FRANCE.-The Emperor's speech on the 7th,
declares that the existing agitation is without
any apparent and imminent danger. He
says it has ever been his policy to restore
France to her true rank among nations, and
to cement close, by alliance with England, to
sustain that end SO valuable to the peace of
the world. He had thrown aside all oppOrtu-
mites of reviving the late calumnious attack
dictated by prejudice, and even by national an
tipalhies, to France. The interest of France
is wherever civilization ought to prevail;
therefore ii is nothing extraordinary that
France should draw closer to Piedmont,
which proved herself devoted during war and
duriug peace. The marriage of my cousin
had h1t Il mai 1r
consequence Of community of interests of the
countries and friendship of their sovereigns.
Italy gives just cause for diplomatic ankle
ty, but not sufficient for war. My policy will
be neither provOcatiOn nor pusillanimous.
Peacc, hope, will not be disturbed. Resume
calmly the usual course of your labors, and
you will find that my policy has never ceased
10 be firm, but conciliatory. Therefore, re-
ly on yours and the Nations support. Per
sonal Interest nor party ambition shall never
guide my actions. When supported by popu-
lar sentiments, we as end throne and ac-
quire so grave a responsibility we rise far
above that infamous region where vulgar in
terests are debated.
The effect of the speech was untavorable,
Notwithstanding its pacific nature.
ENGLAND-Dallas gave dinner to Lord
Lyons.
1t is reported that Archbishop Cullen will
be made Cardinal, to reside at Rome.
The London Nedcs says that pacific assu-
rance is neutralized by the warlike prepare
tions on the Continent.
Great Britain has sanctioned the erection
of Notifications along the sea shore.
Two hundred ships are in commission at
French ports, and six floating batteries, navi-
gable as ships, are to be constructed at the
same ports.
1t Is believed hOstilitIes will commence be-
fore the end of the year.
The Sandman Chamber of Deputies voted
a new loan of fifty million francs, by llG
against 50.
Count Cavern says: 1--WE will not excite
var nor succumb when Austria arms and
threatens" Austria consents to withdraw from
the Roman States if France does the same
The Russian army will shortly be concen-
trated on the Austria and Gallican frontier
PERsIA.-It is reported that the population
of Beyrout expelled the English Commits
siOner.
The GOvernor-General issued proclama.
ton disarming the whole of upper India.
The rebels are hopelessly subdued.
The ship alert" from Hong Kong to
Shanghai, was wrecked on the Hong Kong
Island, in October. The chief and second
mate and ten of the crew were drowned.