The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-03-17
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

shy OF 43OO per voyage 10 the Oalway line OF
steamers.
Lord Lyons sailed for New York, on the 22d
ult. The steamer Kangaroo arrived out on
the 18th.
Attention had been called in the House of
Commons to the seizure by the Portuguese of
British ship on the coast of Mozambique, and
explanations were asked from the Government.
The Ministers replied, that an explanation had
been demanded from Portugal.
Sir C. Napier mentioned the fact, that few
nights ago, French war steamer anchored off
Spithead, departing before morning, and asked
whether the Admiralty were cognizant of the
fact, and whether it was done for the purpose
of taking soundings?
Sir S. Darlington replied affimatively, but he
knew nothing Of the purpose. There was moth
ing unusual in the fact
Leave was given to bring in bill abolishing
all distinction between the Parliamentary oaths
of Protestants and Roman Catholics
In the House of Lords, Lord Malmesbury
said the Government was led to believe that at
no very distant period the Austrian and French
troops would evacuate the Roman States, at
the request of the Papal Government.
In the House of Commons, Lord Palmerston
called attention to the state of Europe, with the
view of asking whether the Government were
in position to make any declaration that
peace would probably remain uninterrupted !?
D'Israeli, in reply expressed his conviction
that the great Powers had no wish to disturb
the settlement Of 1915, although there were cir
cumstances touching Italy calculated TO excite
apprehensions. In the face of warlike prepare
tons, Government had not been idle in the in
terests Of peace. He alluded to the prospect
of the evacuation of the Roman States by the
French and Austrian troops, and to Lord Gus
10 1,ot Il i
by appealing to the House to postpone dis
cussion of the matter, and trust to the efforts
of the Government to preserve the peace of Eu-
rope.
Mr.. Darlington then brought forward the
navy estimates. on which general debate en-
sued, during which Sir Charles Napier asserted
that France had command of the British chan
mel and the Mediterranean but this, Sir S.
Parkington denied.
The number Of men asked for was promptly
voted.
The baronetcy is about to be conferred on
Mr.. Cunard,
The Times notes an inactivity in the funds.
The tendency toward renewed weakness
from political causes was being contradicted
by the supply of money and prospect of its
increase.
From France, the rumors are still warlike,
but Lord Ousley's mission to Austria has in
spired increased hopes of peace.
The Paris correspondent of the London Her
aid says that war is so far resolved on, that the
| corps to commence the campaign has been
| designated, and orders had been given to the
Minister of War to prepare the plan of opera
tons. 1t is also said that the representatives
of the foreign Courts in Paris have abandoned
all hope of a specific solution. 1t is reported
that orders to prepare for the campaign i'll
Italy were given by the Emperor Immediately
after his return from Compeign.
Another circular has been issued by the
French Minister Of the Interior TO the Brefeets
OF the departments, the purport of whicp is to
express the confident hope that Notwithstanding
the Emperor's desire TO maintain peace, should
he be forced to war he may count on the patriot.
ism and devotion of the French people.
A War Office circular directs that the troops
be trained to forced marches and night bivou-
acs. All the military surgeons have been
ordered to join their corps, and immense guam
| titles OF lint have been sent to Lyons. All the
regiments of the Imperial guard are to be sup
PIED %iHi rlfed can constructed on new
A Genoa letter says that France has taken
up seven transports, to be held in readiness in
that port.
The Times Vienna correspondent says that
the Emperor of Austria is preparing for Wig
orous detenSe = the Italian States, and that the
Austrian army in Italy is to be placed on a
war footing. .
From Sardinia there is a report that Napo-
| leon is ab9ut 10 gisit the King.
Three new forts are to be constructed at
Venice
Advices from Turkey say that more troops
have gone TO the Danube and that the Govern
ment was arming its frigates, and preparing
numerous transports, their destination, in case
of war, to be the norts of the Adri9tic
It is said that Hassia is negotiating for loan
of 95, 100000 with the Rothschilds
Lord Cowley had gone on special mission
of Cancellation to Vienna.
INTERESTING FROM JApAN.-By advices from
Japan TO November 10th, we learn that the
new En;pelor, Eden Iziso,, had ssaed a decree
relative to the fulfment Of the terms Of the
treaties recently concluded with foreign Powers.
a liberal tone characterizes the document
throughout. 1t permits the introduction of the
Catholic religion into the ports of Simoda,
Hakodadi, NangaSaki and Desima, but stoutly
refuses to permit the importation of opium-a
favor which, i. is said, The Engiisn had hoped
to obtain from the new Emperor, after all
negotiations to that end had failed with his
predecessor:
The wills Of several of the passengers by the
Inflated steamship Austria have been admitted
by the surrogate in the New York Probate
Court.
DIR. Gaillardet, whose mysterious escape from
charge will be remembered, has arrived safely
in Pals.
1t is said that Mr.. Dickens is writing book,
not to be published, but to be read by the
author.
CANADIAN Crown LANDs.-In Lower Canada
there are over i,0Q0.000 acres of Crown lands
saleable. During the year 1859 nearly 10000
acres were sold for $22,2i9; something less
than an average of half dollar an acre, In
Upper Canada the sales of Grown lands reached
l2l,6O3 acres, the purchase money amounting
to Sl3S,693. Of the clergy reserves, there
remain in Lower Canada 49,, AGA acres, and in
Upper Canada 337 1875. OF this description of
lands, there were sold during the yasr 4,ii6
acres IN LoYer Canada, and 25,8l2 in Upper
Canada. OF the million Of acres set apart in
Upper Canada some years ago for common
schools, only ahQut 2a,ilG0 aerss remain unsod
The sum of l7,357 has been realized on ac-
count of those sold. The money has been
funded, and is quite relief to the pressure of
school taxation. The ordnance lands, amount
ing to 100000 acres, are being surveyed, but
are not yet "a ,palket They are valuable
lands. North of Saul Ste. Marie the survey is
being made. They are said to be among the
best lands remaining in Upper Canada, and the
best on the north Of Lakes Huron and Superior
DEsTITuTiON IN OAkAB4.--h letter in the
London &c. W. Free Press, from McGillvray,
says the people of that township are in a sad