Polynesian., 1859-03-19

all he wants from the Nlcaraguans In the way OF
treaties. His treaty is signed and gone to Europe.
The Century speaking of the Cuba purchase and
its consequences, viz, the blockade of the whole
United States coast. East and South and West,
and the probable /" conversion of California and
the whole Pacific coast into Anglo-French colo
nies," says:
$50 far as common human calculations 90, these
would be the imminent practical results of an at
tempt to seize Cuba by force. If the reader thinks
they extravagantly set forth, let him consider
the prodigiOus eonquests now contemplated by the
United States, under the absurd motto of "a mani
fest destiny" We are by no means certain that
flags embroidered with the words =" the continent
to the lsthmus, would not carry the Presidential
contest of 1860, over all opposition.
The passage by the conservative branch of Con-
gress of the thirty millions bill is now highly
probable. That act of ITSELF investing the Presi-
dent and few of his confidential advisers with an
extent of power that no living people would dele
gate to king or autOcrat, would be so wide de-
psrture from the principles and spirit of our Con-
stitution, that no subsequent folly or madness
would excite surprise"
Naval Items.
The Merrinlac is lying at Realejo. The Decatur
has been laying in the Gulf of FOnseca since the
uHluulo VI JdHudEIy uliDooOCAo' OH0
has her long boat on special duty, anchored under
the land, with a crew fully armed and in charge
of Lieut. De Haven. Ii seems that when the
Viren went up from here, the lst of January, she
carried report that the Hermann was about leay-
ing San Francisco with load of hllbusters for
Nicaragua. How or where this report originated
no one knows though it is laid at the door of the
British officers 1t reached the ears of COmmo-
dOre Long, and he at once dispatched the Decatur
for the purpose of preventing the landing OF the
invaders, with orders to remain until the 10Th
February and then return to Realejo. She will
then be dispatched for Panama.
European News.
The Austrian Cover nment has issued q concilia-
tory note upon the Seryian question, which it Is
thought will create a peaceful turn of affairs in
that direction.
A large number of French transports are prepar-
ing for sea.
The Paris Moniteur announces the entire aboli-
ton of the of passports.
The English Parliament will be asked for q con-
siderable increase in the naval estimates.
Parliament had been prorogued till Feb. 8, then
to meet for the dispatch of business.
The London Times, in an editorial upon the
Monroe Doctrine, points out the extraordinary
liberties taken by America, and says
1T is rather too much to say that with half Of
North America in our lawful possession, we must
abstain from meddling in North American affairs,
and il is a still stranger measure to found such
doctrine on the simple principles cf political fra
ternity propounded by Monroe"
Accounts from LOmbardy still speak of the dis
affection of the people, and notwithstanding the
assurances of peace by Austria and France, the
confidence of the people in their being able to main
tain peace is losing ground.
The warlike preparations in France are steadily
continued, and upon such q scale that weakens the
public confidence in the peaceable intentions of the
Emperor.
II is again rumored, but the rumor is generally
discredited, that Count Walewiski is about to re-
sign, and that Persigny is to succeed him as Min
lister of Foreign Affairs.
1t is reported that an offensive and defensive al
lance has been formed between France and Sar-
dinia.
1t is said that the British Government has re-
solved to take efficient measures to protect the in
rests of English subjects in Mexico. and will pro-
badly soon augment their West India fleet to
considerable extent.
The London Times, in an article upon the SUBJ
ject of their Pacific possessions and the Fraser
River mines, takes occasion to denounce in strong
terms the manifesto of Mr.. Nugent, United States
Agent at VancOuyer's Island.
The King OF Naples is reported to be dangerous
ly i'll. A later dispatch reports his death, but the
report lacks confirmation.
1t is announced that the Austrian Government
are negotiating for loan of &c, 100000 The
had depressing effect upon the Paris
Bourse and London exchange.
An expedition against Algeria is reported as be-
ing fitted out. The insurgents are gaining ground,
having been successful in several minor engage
ments.
The garrison at Rome is to be reinforced by two
regiments of the line.
At Turin the belief in the probability of ap-
preaching war is increasing.
1t is stated that the movement of troops from
Austria to Italy has been suspended. Another sc-
count says that large reinforcements constant
ly exporting into Italy moving thither.
The leading journals of Germany are exceedingly
violent in their denunciations against France.
The Government argues the necessity of per-
feet understanding between Prussia, Austria and
the German States.
Adyices from Bombay to the Oath of December
had been received in England.
Nena Sahib, the great rebel leader, had hed to
the Jungle, and quiet was being restored through
out the Kingdom of Dude.
Ismael Khan, a prominent rebel chief, had sur
rendered to the British.
There is no political news of interest from China.
Teas were advancing owing to the short supply Of
good qualities.
The Neapolitan Government has pardOned all
political prisoners. but has ordered them into BAN
lshment to the United States or Great Britain.
The Russians are making preparations in the
Black Sea of very significant nature. in view OF
the present threatening position Of affairs on the
Continent.
Among the authenticated rumors from Paris are
the following that orders have been given to prG-
Iars over 100 transports; that General Mcmahon
is to command the army of Italy, and that 10000
Of the African contingent to cross over to Italy
from the African coast.
The Revolution in Hayti---A bdication Of
the Emperor SouIougue.
Subsequent to the capture of Port au Prince,