Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-24


The Nova Scotian had arrived out.
The Zurich Conference.
A prolongaton of the conference is antici-
pated. Difficulties still remain unadjusted, and
it was considered doubtful when the treaty of
peace would be signed.
The London Times Paris correspondent says
the delay is attributed to Austria. The Wen
ma cabinet was doing all it could to win over
the French Emperor to its views while it was
reported to be preparing a coalition in Ger
many.
Great Britain.
The GREAT EAsrERN.-The great ship
quilted Portland on the 9Th, and anchored at
Holyhead on the 10th, having accomplished
the voyage round under favorable circum-
stances. The distance run during the forty
hours is computed at over five hundred and
fifty miles. The average speed during the
trip is stated at a little over fifteen knots an
hour, though a part of the time the engines
did not go at more than half speed. The pad
dies averaged ten, and the screw thirty eight
revolution per minute, working at pressure
of twenty pounds. The greatest speed at
tanned was over fourteen and a half knots, or
nearly seventeen miles an hour This was
accomplished without any special eXertions on
the part of the engineers; but considerable
canvass was spread. The weather during tho
ground swell was experienced, causing, accord
ing to some authority, good deal of pitching
and rolling on the part OF the vessel while 9th.
ers say the motion was at all times very slight
and that the ship was under most perfect con-
troll. Rough attempts have been made to as
certain the greatest angle Of the deck under
roll, and the worst calculation was said to fix it
at ten degrees, while vessels in the vicinity
were pitching about in very lively manner.
The ship was tried both under screw and
paddle engines, united and single, and on both
occasions with successful results. Experience
shows that the ship had steered admirably,
and that the compasses were exact to mar
vellous degree.
1t was reported that the Great Eastern would
remain at Hoyhead ten or twelve days, and
then proceed to Southampton to have her
boilers thoroughly repaired, in accordance
with the requirements of the Board of Trade.
A correspondent of the London Times, on
board ship, writing before the run to Holy
head, says it is more than probable the ship
will not leave England during winter, and that
Southampton will probably be her winter
quarters.
slight accident occurred on board the
steamer during the run to Holyhead. A coal
filler having had one of his hands crushed by
the machines.
Various Matters in England.
Government is understood to have given
Napier, well known ship builder of Clyde an
order for the construction OF a steam ram.
The London Times has another editorial on
the San Juan difficulty 1t reiterates its de-
nunciations on Harney's course, and says he
could not have anticipated any outrage to
American citizens in San Juan, and considers
that such statement is made for the purpose of
eXcusing an aggression which had been long
date mad = Stx1nc How p1x,)c
gratuitous insult to the British empire, and
one which cannot be passed over. 1t firmly
believes no large class of Americans will sup
port the policy which has been inaugurated,
and in reference to SCOTS mission, says the
English government will respond with cores
ponding courtesy, and the result will no doubt
be q peaceable settlement of a question which
has been made dangerous to two nations by
the wrong headedness and folly OF a few men.
Lord Clyde expected to leave India for Eng
land early in January.
Rumors were current of considerable differ
ence, and of even a split, in the English cabi
net on the Chinese question.
Robert Stephenson, the eminent engineer,
was in dying state.
Great hopes had been raised that the build
ers' strike in London was about to be termi-
mated, but on the day preceding the steamers
departure these hopes were diSpelled, pending
negotiations having terminated in an unsatis-
factory manner
France.
1t is stated that the Emperor had been I'M
well for week or so,s but the malady was not
serious. The Emperor and Empress quilted
Biarritz and arrived at Bordeaux on the 10th.
Their reception was enthusiasts tic. Marquis
Dazegli0 the Sandman minister to London,
had arrived at Paris.
The Emperor, on the 18th, received the ar-
thorites of Bordeaux. The cardinal arch
bishop addrested speech to the Emperor, and
the latter read a reply. Both speech and re-
ply produced most favorable impression.
The Emperor thanked his Emlnence for hav-
ing understood the mission he had undertaken.
He was endeavoring to strengthen confidence
in his good intentions rathlr than spread need
less alarms. The Emperor expressed a hope
that new era of glory will be raised for the
church, one day, when every one will have his
conviction that the temporal power OF the Pope
is not opposed to the liberty and independence
of Italy. He further said, that the govern.
ment which was the means OF restoring the
holy father to the Pontitical throne would only
give utterance to such respectful cOunsels as
were directed by sincere devotion to the inter-
est of his holiness, but he c0ul but be alarmed
about the day which is not far distant, when
Rome will be evacuated by the French troops,
which has lasted ten years should be prolonged
indefinitely. When the French army shall be
Withdrawn, what will it leave behind-anarchy,
terror, or peace These are questions Of i'm
portance, WHICH cannot escape any one at the
present time.
1t is necessary, continued the emperor, instead
of appealing to the ardent passions of the peo-
pie to search with calmness for the truth, to
pray to Providence to enlighten the people as
well as the sovereigns wise fulfillment of
their rights and that they may well understand
their duties.
decree had been submitted for fortif-
cations Of the port Of Grandelle and some such
small islands opposite Jersy.
An immense floating battery being built at
Bordeaux is to have bulwarks three feet in
thickness
The Posts Paris correspondent says the
imperial government is now contemplating
what measures shall be taken to counteract
the protests of the French bishops concerning
what are called outcrys against the church.
All bishops have received orders from Rome
to preach for the restoration of the ltaliln
dukes.
Paris journals say that Napoleon is getting
Disguised with the procrastination OF Austria
and inclines to amore intimate understanding
with England King Leopold's visit to Biarritz
is also said to have contributed to improve re-
lations between the English and French gov
ernments.
The Universe had received warning for an
Objectionable article on Cochin China.
Commercial affairs in France remain in an
unsatisfactory state. The markets were abun-
dainty supplied with wheat in the provinces
but prices were nevertheless well maintained
in Paris, however slight decline had taken
place in wheat and flour. The vintage is