The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-24

Four Days Later from Europe.--Arrtyal OF the
Steamship Nova scotian.

A pa sIhc article ia the Paris Moniteur caused a con-
siderable rise in the funds at London, Paris, and Vienna
Prince Napoleon hal resigned the ministry 10 Algeria,
which aided somewhat 10 the confidence la peace,
The ship David Stuart had Tended the Neapolitan ex-
lies at Queenstown. Ireland, they having compelled the
captain to pursue this course.
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The ship David Stuart arrived at Queenstown on the
9th, the exiles having, as soon as the Neapoltan war
steamer left them, compelled the captain TO steer direct
for Cork. When the exiles landed their enthusiasm ross
to such intensity that some Of them actually kissed the
soil.
Another account says that when the ship was outside
the Straits of Gibraltar, the exiles openly mutinied, do.
handing that the captain should steer for Ireland. He
fiatly refused, when he was deprived Of the command,
and the second mate was appointed commander.
ENGLAND.
In Parliament, Ar. Duncombe gave notice of sundry
amendments TO the reform bill, extending still further
the elective franchise. Mr.. Disraeln. in reply TO a ques-
tion, said the government did not intend 10 grant exciu-
siye privileges to the Atlantic OF any other telegraph.
Lord Mas alluded to the arrival of the Neapolitan exiles
at Cork but suggested no official action.
Its reported that the government dispatches sent out
by the American 10 the British Admiral ON the Pacific
have recently failed to reach their destination in regular
course.
The leaders of the old whig party had held a meeting,
and resolved that Lord John Russell should propose GER
tain amendments TO the refoim hill. There was much
excitement, and meetings in opposition to the govern
ment measure were being held throughout England.
Prince Napoleon's resignation gave great buoyancy to
the funds in England and upon the continent. The
Austrian securities had an immense rebound, advancing
in Vienna from Friday to Monday fully four per cent,
while exchange on Vienna had declined in London seven
per cent. in three days.
The Times and other leading london journals extend a
cordial welcome 10 the Neapolitan exiles.
FRANCE.
Notwithstanding the marked effect on the funds of the
Monaenr's pacific article, the London journals sheer at il,
aud throw strong doubts on its sincerity. The Vienna
papers also criticise it skepticalIy. The Constitutional
reasserts that the French troops are evacuating Rome.
Mons Chasselour Laubat succeeds Prince Napoleon in
the ministry Of Algeria. The Emperor refused to accept
bis resignation until it had been rendered three or four
times. His retirement was caused by difference of opin-
ion with the greater part of the cabinet ON questions of
internal and external policy. 1t is rumored that the
Prince will he appointed Grand Admiral.
Trade in France was duller.
The Constitutional publishes an article signed by its po-
litical director, explaining the pacific article in the MJni-
hur, saying it must not be regarded as a rctrograde move
ment, caused by the crusade which the active popagan-
dists had succeeded in raising against France in Ger
many.
The chess match between Messrs. Morphy and Mon
gradin, president OF the London Chess Club, was pro-
crossing at Paris. -Four games had been played, Morphy
winning all. The winner of the first seven games is to
be decided the victor.
SWITZERLAND.
The Swiss Federal Council has issued a circular an.
nouncing a determination to maintain the neutrality and
integrity of Switzerland.
The Mna.ar's article produced q favorable impression
on the Emperor. Count Buol and the leadings statesmen
believe that peace will be maintained. Fears, however,
are entertained of explosions in some of the Italian
Duchies. Lord Cowley remained at Vienna.
The health OF the King was such that IL was supposed
he would never be able to rule again. The Qneen con
ducts Ill State affairs, and is reported to have caused
the King to sign q treaty offensive and defensive with
Austria.
1t is reported that the Ncapolitan government has
offered to furnish the Pope with four battalions of Swiss
troops.
Mr.. Preston, The American minister, had arrived at
Madrid.
Arrests continue at Milan, and a complete stagnation
of business exists. There was continued activity in
Padua. New batteries were being mounted with guns of
the heaviest calibre.
Tho young Prince h,s been named William Victor
Albert. .
LIVERPOOL, March Cotton sales for three days foot
up 20, 600 bales, including 6 900 on speculation, and 3, 900
for export, closing with an upward tendency at an adj
vance on ~middlngs of l-I6, and in some instances Id.
Clare's circular quotes Orleans middling at 7ad., aud up
lands middling at I'd. Richardson's circular quotes an
advance of lie on middiing Orleans.
The Manchester trade report quotes goods firm.
Hreadstuns generally closed dull. Flour was e-sicr,
but quotations unchanged. Wheat very duh.
Provisions dull.
Consols closed at 96f. ..