The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-03-31
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

FOREIGN SUMMARY.
Four DAYS LATER FROM EURoPE.-Portldnd,
March 23.-The steamer Nova Scotian has
arrived here, with Liverpool advices to the 9th
inst.
The ship David Stuart arrived at Queenstown
on the 9th, the exiles having as soon as the
Neapolitan war steamer left them, compelled
the captain to steer direct for Cork.
! The advices by this arrival are more pacific.
An article published in the Moniteur had caused
considerable rise in the funds at London, Paris
and Vienna.
Prince Napoleon had resigned the Ministry
| of Algeria which circumstance added to the
public confidence in the ultimate preservation
of peace.
England.-In the British Parliament, Mr..
! Duncombe gave notice of sundry amendments
to the reform bill, extending still further the
elective franchise.
DIsraeli, in reply to a question, said the
Government did not intend to grant exclusive
privileges TO the Atlantic or any other telegraph
company.
Lord Mas alluded to the arrival of the Nea
politan exiles at Queenstown, but suggested no
official action.
The Times and other leading London jour
nails extend a cordial welcome to the Neapoli
tan exiles.
The leaders of the old Wing party had held
a meeting, and resolved that Lord Russell
should propose certain amendments to the re-
form bill. There was much excitement on the
subject, and meetings in opposition to the Gov
eminent measure were being held throughout
England.
Prince Napoleon's resignation gave great
buoyancy to the funds in England and on the
continent. Austrian securities had an immense
rebound, having advanced in Vienna, from Fri
day to Monday, fully four per cent, while ex-
change on Vienna declined at London seven
per cent. in three days.
France.-Notwithstandi the marked effect
OF the funds of the Moniteur's pacific article,
the London journals sneer at it, and throw
strong doubts on its sincerity. The Vienna
papers also criticise it skeptically. The Con-
stitatiOnnel reasserts that the French troops are
evacuating Rome.
Mons. Chasselour Laubat succeeds Prince
Napoleon in the Ministry of Algeria. 1t is ru-
mored that the Prince will be appointed Grand
Admiral.
Trade in France was duler.
The Constitutional publishes an article,
signed by its political director, explaining the
pacific article in the Moniteur, saying that it
must not be regarded retrograde move
ment, caused by the crusade which the active
propagandists had succeeded in raising against
France in Germany.
a chess match was progressing at Paris,
Morphy playing against Mongradn, the Pres-
dent of the London club. Four games had been
played, Morphy winning all. The winner of
the first seven games to be victor.
iStoHzerland.-The Swiss Federal Council
had issued circular announcing determine
ton to maintain the neutrality and integrity Of
Switzerland.
Il Ndples.-It is reported that the Neapolitan
Government has offered to furnish the Pope
with four battalions of Swiss troops.
Spain.-Mr. Preston, the American Minister
had arrived at Madrid.
Ptussid.-The young Prince has been named
William Victor Albert.
Md,kets.-Lice,pool, March g. Cotton
Sales of last three days. 30 900 bales; the market
generally closing with an advancing tendency
Middling qualities have improved-say l-l6d.
Sales for export, 5000 bales for speculation,
5000 bales.
Breadstuffs have a declining tendency Rich
ardson & Spence say -four is duh and prices
easier, but quototions unchanged Wheat is
dull.
Prorisions- market is dull
Money Market.-Consols 963.
| Halifdr, March 28-The steamer Niagara
| arrived here yesterday, at noon, from Liverpool,
with dates to the 18th instant
The Alps arrived out on the same day.
The Africa passed on the 18th, off Tas-
kar.
The steamer Edinburgh arrived at Glasgow
| on the 18th.
I England.-The House of Commons has re-
jected the Government bill partially abolishing
church rates, by large majority.
| Lord Ouseley had left Vienna for London
1t was reported that he bears satisfactory propo-
sitions.
The Neapotan exiles explained their con-
duct, and say they simply threatened the cap
tain of the David Stuart with law proceedings,
if he took them to America against their con-
sent.
Lord Russell gave notice in Parliament of
an amendment to the reform bill, to the effect
that no dJustment of the franchise will satisfy
the House or the country, which does not pro-
| vide greater extension of the right of suffrage
in the cities and boropghs than the present bill
| provides.
Mr.. Wilde gave notice of an amendment,
providing for voting by ballot.
The Italian exiles are being literally pro-
vided for. The London Times recommends
| public subscription in their behalf.
| Five persons recently arrested in Ireland, for
their connection with the Phenix Club, are
being tried for treason at Pralee. They are
charged with trying to subvert the Constitution
of the country, and establishing in ireland
| democratic republic, with ramifcstions in
| France and America
| The London Times again refers to the de-
| faulting States of the United States. giving a
resume of the present positions. "to prevent
being deluded by the constant flourish Of their
Governors"
Frdnce.-lhe latest Paris correspondence is
less paclhc IN tone. French funds have de-
| clined one per cent.
!Sardinia.-The aspect of affairs in Sardinia
is still threatening.
London, SATURDAYS Consols fell a quarter
yesterday, caused by the depression in Paris,
and Austrian exchanges rose from two to three
per cent, OWING TO the renewed feeling of dis
| trust.
The Nord distinctly asserts that Napoleon
consented to the insertion of the late pacific
article IN the Moniteur, to show his moderation,
but that II the present difficulties are not diplo-
matically settled, and if Austria does not yield,
he will not shrink from the consequences.
liverpool, March l2.- Cottoa-Sales of the
week, Il 200 bales, including 10000 bales to
spectators and 1900 bsles for export. All
qualities have slightly advanced, under the in
! tuence OF the last advices from the United
| States.
| Breadstuf$.-The market has a declining
tendency. Messrs Richardson, Spence, & Co..
quote-the market is very dull, but prices are
generally unchanged Flour, los. (d Us. 3d.
per GENITAL. Wheat-red, IS. Sd. (a 9s. ID:
white, SIS. I'd. (9 los. 9d Corn-mixed and
yellow, 6s. a. 6s. 3D. white, Is. Sd. "a is. I'D.
Beef is firm for poor; inferior qualities have
declined Is. Cd. Pork is dull. Bacon is ouiet
PoroH of Nennolifon E,.;lae IT, g