Wabash express. [volume] (Terre-Haute, Vigo Co[unty], Ind.) 1841-186?, 1859-08-24
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QuEBsc. Aug. -.
The Peace Conference was fully constituted
as follows: Austria Count Coloredo and Bar
on Merparbere; France. Baron Bonrgeney and
Marquis Bonneville; Sardinia. Cheysller De
Sombersand Cbevalier Lococau.
The government Of Zurich had welcomed
the Ambassadors and we're to give them
public reception or the ilth.
The first formsl sitting of the Congress took
place on the 18th, nj which the Sandman rep.
resentstises assisted The second sitting was
held on the 9Th. bot nothing tran spired as 10
the Proceedings.
GREAT BRIrArS-On the sth the affairs Of
Italy were debated in both Houses OF Parlia.
uent.
In the House of Lords the Marquis of Nor
mandy enquIred II there was any objections to
produce The papers relative To the projects of
peace transmitted To Austria before the treaty
OF Villa Franco. lie denounced the conduct
of the Government one sided and eyincing
no desire 10 maintain neutrality.
Lord Wood Hou-e in reply reiterated the
statement that England sent terms Of peace TO
Austria AT the request of France. but without
giving any advice or expressing an opinion on
the subject tie said that it would be most
tnconvenient 20 produce the document ia the
present state OF the negotiations.
Earl Granville Acknowledged the act Of
Lord John Russell, as the united act OF the
Cabinet
In the House Of Common, Lord Elcha NOV
Ell an address 10 the Queen, stating that IL
would be Inconsistent with the honor and dig
nifty of England, after having preserved q
strict neutrality, to take part IN any confer
ence for settling the details Of peace. the pre-
liminaries Of which have already been ar
ranged between the Emperors Of France and
| Austria
Lord Elcha praised the neutral course Of
the late government. and eeDsured the anti
Austrian feeling evinced by the present Cabi-
net
Mr. Kinglkke moved the previous question.
feeling that IT would be unwise To bind the
government to any line of policy regardless
of changes which might take place any hour.
i Mr.. Gladstone said the electors motion was
not relevant TO the position Of affairs, and the
government had no intention Of taking part
in the settling the details Of peace in the ba-
us Of the Niila Franco treaty.
The belligerents themselves wanted TO set
tie tbo>e aud what would remain 10 he settled
would be the great question of European pol
icy. in which he thought England should play
her traditional part. lie defended The gov.
eminent aud called for decisive vote against
the resolution.
Mr.. Fitzgerald said. the object Of the SO
luton was 10 restrain the government from car
rying out its personal sympalhies which wer,
inconsistent with the treaty obligations of the
country.
Parliament ought not to sanction the Gov
eminent of what the great powers had agreed
upon in regard TO the subject.
VIM Sidney Herbert argued that the neu
trality expired with the war, and could no
consistently join 10 Congress.
VIM. Horsman and Mr.. Whiteside spoke il
favor of the resolution. aud denounced tn,
foreign policy of the Government.
2 Lord John Russell also proclaimed that th,
, Government had not the slightest INCLINATION
2 to settle the details OF the peace of Villa Fran
: ca. Nobody ever wanted them TO do 20.
He admitted that there were difficulties il
5 the way OF the Government entering IN thu
3 Congress. aHd matters were IN that state tina
4 no determination had been come TO. lie APP
pedled to the house TO leave the question IL
the hands Of the Minister, who would describ'
? what the whole facts of the case were befor
, hem Mr. DIsraeli warned the Government
of the danger To be incurred 10y entering tn
Congress, but stated his objections to the Hous
coming to decision after hasly delIberalion
and hoped that Lord Elcha would not pres
o his motion 10 a division.
b After some remarks bs Lord ralmerston, il
q defence of his course, aud IN denuncation o
y the resolution, Lord Elcha said he was salts
u fed with the explanation made by the Govern
meuf, ana the result OF the debates. lie WOul'
DOT press his motion.
In the House of Lords on the slh, the sub
ect of the national defences referred 1
Lord Lonsdrone contened that the army an
q nsuy would never be on a satisfactory footin
+ till the government had the power Of compul
sorry service.
The Earl of Resson thought it would
most injurious To resort 10 compulsory p0wel
aud pledged every effort OF the government {
j, make the defences secure.
The completion of the steamship Great Eas
= elm was formally celebrated the 9Th. by
: banquent given on board. which was attend
ed by a large number of both Houses OF Pal
/. liam.nt, aud a number Of the most distinguish
= ed engineers aud scientific men. The engine
= both screw aud paddle. were set IN motion f.
: the Fl r. time. aud result was satisfactory /
!, the very highest degree, AID lar beyond eA
!, pectation.
!. Lori Stanly proposed the toast OF success
- to the Great Eastern. aud pointed IN CLOWN
u terms to the ,oarvelous service she will accomE
lish. Mr.. Brunei, the engineer. and Mr. Scoon
e the builder, were toasted, but the owner wa
8 absent from i'll health. The ship presented
p. beautiful aspect, being almost ready for sea.
c The city article of tae London Times say
J. in regard To the stipulations of the treaty a
v legged TO have been arranged between Minists
e McLane aud Juarez. at Vera Cruz
Mexico will. from the moment The treaty
:. ratified. virtually pass under American SWAY
Il 1t then adds that the result will be advants
u geous TO Mexico and the world. Thinks III
}. extent to which private rights will be respec
e ted OF leopard zed. are anxious questions.
The American Government II urged al ever
- step 10 protect the interests Of foreign stock
" holders
- Duke Constantine Of Russia. travelling On
b der the private title Of Admiral RoruaDhof
e had arrived at SpIthead IN The frigate Sweet
4 land. and took up his residences at Ryde, lei
a Of Wight.