New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-03-11
GREAT BRITAIN,

ment admitted the impOran 70 Of the ease, and said
that Portugal had been called on for explanations.
Sir c. Napier inquired ~hetber the Fret Lord OF the
Admiralty was awsle that few nights since French
vessel Of war anchored off Spithead and departed
before morning and whether il hal done 60 for the
purpose of taking souDdings.
Sir j. PakiDgton replica that such vessel oad 40
Visited Sptbesd bot whethr Tor the purpose Of TAX
ing souhdngs 1r 81 he could not say. There was,
however, pe.niDg unusual in tue fact.
Aftey some debate, 10 which the Government op-
posed the project leave given 10 bring 10 oil
aboishipg oil distinction between the Parliamentary
Oetbs taken by Pro,estsDts aud Catholics.
On the 25th, ia toe Lords, Lord Malmesbury said
the Government lei TO believe that at no distaot
period the Austrian and French troops would evacu
ate the Roman Ststes, at the request Of the Papal
Government.
In the House of Commons Mr.. Dsraeli said that the
offer of conditional guaranty bad been made to thu
Atlantic Telegraph Company; but whether the oher
had been accepted or rot he was unable to say.
Lord Palmerston called attention 70 the state Of
Europe with the view Of inquinpg from the Govern
meDt whether they we're in position 10 make any
declaration Il at peace no: likely to be Interrupted
He briefly reviewed the present position OF Europe,
plancDg Oh the waIlike preparations everywhere 10
progress, ard avOwed his insbuty to discover any
Sufficient Of war other tnan the llng-exstiog
jealousy between Fr and Austria with regard to
Central Italy, brought into more active operation by
the Joint occupation Of the Roman States, and which
could orly be Drought 10 termination by simuts-
neous Withdrawal by these powers OF their military
occupation. HestrOpely recomne nded that the Gov.
Gimme nt uss their good offices to bring about such
result, and did not despair Of their success
Mr. Disrsoi expes ed bis conviction that the Great
PoWers bad wish 20 disturb the settlement OF I8lj
although there were circumstances in regard 70 Italy
calculated 10 excite apprs tension.
The Government, m the face Of the warlike prep
arsops eoog forward had not been idle 10 the inter
ests Of peace, having awaited themselves of the
friendly relations in which they stood with Doth
France aud Austria; and he bad good reason TO hope
that the Pspsl Sts'ts would ere long be evacuated
4 L.. .nI A.atr and thaF
full concurrence ofths Popal Government. lie might
add tbbt Lord Cowley had goce to Vienna 90 ME.
siop the exact character OF which he could not, OF
course state but which was one of conoiliation I'm
der tbeee circumstances he appealed to the House to
postpone further discussion on the subject and trust
to the earnest efforts Of the Government to preserve
peace end promote the general prosperity OF Europe.
Lord JorD Rpssell expressed the satisfaction which
he derived from the statement and his hope that every
effort would be made by all parties to promote the
msinteI ance Of peace. -
Sir J. PskiDgton then brought forward me navy
estimates tie details Of which we're taken out by
previous steamer He stated the incre see IN the num-
Der Of men for the year be practically 600 and that
the proposed ADDITION TO the Navy vac 20 powerful
steam vessels. - -. o., =.
General debste epsued, in which Sir Charles Napier
Inserted that France had command OF tie Brlush
Channel aud the Meoitsfare Sea- but this Sr Jonn
Pakipgton warmly deIied.
London papers eulogse the moderation disolAyed Oy
Lord Psmerstop, ana rcJOice over MI ID lsraeh 3
eatisfaCtory assurances.
Lord Cowey, British Minister at Paris, had been
summor ca to LoIdon and thence dispatched " Vienna
co a special mission.
larry CO the continental boursee.
general meeting of the Great Ship Company had
beep held 10 LoudOn. 1t was confidently predicted
that the Great Eastern will be ready by August, and
will co,t aiply make her trial TIP to Portland. .
The regular pual general meeting OF the Atlantic
TeIeprspp Company was held in London on the 3d.
Tbe official report gives il detail the facs and figures
which were Published at the recent extraordinary
meeting 1t says that the cable remains 10 precisely
inc aams state and that no efforts have been made to
resusoitate il owing to the lack OF funds. Tue d.
reotOs are not without hope that 1t may yet oe rem
oeTed available.
the adoption Of tee report, entered at length into the
positior and prospects of toe Company. lie stated
that the Government has pOsiveIy reiused 10 give an
unconditional gusranty, but negotiations were SUI
prosreeSrg shd be- had ust received Intelligence that
under certain conditions which die not appear to oner
eny iptugmountabie objection, the Government nau
consented to give guaranty OF eght per cent on Tue
new capital of f60,oO0 for twenty-five years. ne
WA not prepared 10 enter into particulars or recon-
mead ANY denote action for tue fnture but he thought
tbs enterprise saoud DO lopusrzed by reducing the
price OF tire thsTes to minimum standard Nosteps,
however should be taken without tue authority OF the
sharebolcers, Iotber meeting of whom saoad be
called ehortly the report was unanimously adopted
and the retiring Directors reelected The shares Of
the Company had improved from t2%oto IZ4V uLaef
At lecture in iotdcn, by the Rev. Walter Mitchell,
on the Atlantic Telegraph special attention was era"
to in pOrtant experiments Hn- greatly improved caole,
inveEtei by Prof Iiu}hes.
1t 10 under stced that tie Government had ntmaten
to the Galway Steam Company the.they are prePsrel
20 grant q subsidy Of $4,000 per voyage for Tort
nightly mail 20 AIeuca, alternating between tue
ports Of Ne~-YoIk and Boston. AT the same tine,
The Company are called 10 show Tat they have the
necessary pecupsry ability and are able 20 make ar
ranaements for the construction Of veslels suitable IN
every rcepect. , 80,
Lo,d Iyons sailed from Plymouth on The 22d, fol-
Eew-Yok, il the steam frigate Curacao.
The London GLOBE states baionetcy Is about to be
conferred on Mr.. CoIaId.
The commission appointed to copsicer the subject OF
mspnirg the Navy have made comprehensive re-
port They propose plsn, which by means OF yOiun'
teets viii add 30 eco men 10 the reserve. Ihey IKE
wise propose Increased pay aud other aiyantsges 10
sesmep. TIE increased expenditure Is estimated st
eco goo.
Bdsn James, the welltnowr counsellor, las been
elected Member Of Parliament from Msryleoone by a
large msjoIity.
csnron which bears HE name hsd been presented 10
trSer describes him As Engineer t. tue War DepSrt
rsrt for Riasd 0rduauco" The appointment is re-
garded as q very sigI lncA at fact
Ole of Armstrong; eurs was beiug experimental
With az Woolwich with great success.
The stock exchange on the 2i was hr1a and slightly
higher owipg to Lorj C0hkys mission 70 Nienna
On The oath ard 25n the tore was qleier and prices
gave wsy an eighth.
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