The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-08-25
TWO DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

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M. on the 10Th instant, arrived at New York a,
noon on Thursday.
- The steamships Arago and Weser, from New
Iork, arrived at Southampton on the morning
OF the 4th instant, within an hour or so of each
| other.
The Vigo reached Queenstown about mid
night on the Sd, and Liverpool about "a hours
later.
| The Conference at Zurich.-It is announced
that the Conference at Zurich would be opened
on Monday, the 9Th of August
Count Colloredo, the representative of Aus
trla at the Conference, passed through Dresden
on the 4th, on the way from Vienna for Zurich.
M. Desambrois had reached Zurich on behalf
of Sardinia. He first visited Paris, and had
been well received by the Emperor.
M. de Bourqueney had quilted Paris for
Zurich, to attend the Conference on behalf OF
France.
Great Observation-Disclosures proceedings
had been mainly confined to discussion upon
the supplies, all of which had been duly voted in
accordance with the Ministerial estimates. In
cluded in the votes are fl30,00O on account of
direct telegraph to Gibraltar; 100000 to aid
IN the conversion of the copper currency into
one OF bronze; $4,000 compensation to Mr..
Barber, who suffered transportation for an Of
ience OF which he was afterwards found to be
| innocent, &c, &c.
Earl Granville announced that Government
intended to adhere to the principles upon which
the system of national education in ireland had
hitherto been conducted
In the House of Commons, bill was passed
through the committee which establishes a re.
serve force OF 10000 men for the navy in the
same way that the militia serves as q reserve
1or the army. The volunteers are to be enrolled
for a period of five years.
1t is stated that the Great Eastern" steam.
ship was to be delivered up to the company by
the contractors, in an entirely complete condi-
ton, on Thursday, the 18th of August.
The Right Hon. James Wilson had consented
to go to India as a member of the Council, and
also as Chancellor of the India Exchequer.
A deputation of the Cotton Supply Associa-
ton had had an interview with the Duke of
Newcastle, for the purpose of urging the en-
couragement OF cotton culture in the British
colonial possessions.
The strike in the building trade in London
daily became more serious, and it was feared
that, on the day the Asia sailed, there would be
as many as forty thousand operatives in the
trade unemployed. A great meeting of work
men had been held in Hyde Park, and de-.
termination was evineed to abide by the " nine
hours movement. The employers had like
wise had a meeting, and resolved to resist the
demands Of the men.
France.-The Bank of France on the 4th
instant reduced its rate of discount to 81 per
cent, and also passed a resolution to make adj
vances to the owners of the new loan for the
three next payments against the deposites of
the securities.
1t it stated that the Emperor would not enter
Paris at the head of the troops, because the
Cabinet and Privy Council urge that he would
incur too much risk by exposing himself for so
long time.
| Bodies of French troops were continually
arriving at Marseilles from Italy.
The MOnueatr de la FLOtte announces that
orders had been given at the different oceanic
ports to proceed Immediately with the disarma-
ment of all vessels armed or in the course of
arming. These orders were already partly
executed, and vessels which were in the roads
had put back to the different ports. The dis
armament had also commenced at Toulon.
Orders had been given to disband all marines
having served five years.
Other journals contain similar announce
ments.
Prince Napoleon had left Paris for Cher
bourg.
The Paris correspondent of the DAILY News
says that hitherto seamen on furlough were
bound to join their ships at any time on re-
| ceivlng thirty days notice. but the notice now
required is reduced to five days only. The
same authority says it was expected that the
Aonae,T would in a day or two publish a note
in reference to the Conference, which will con-
firm the lately announced pacific disposition of
the French Government
1t is stated that the French Government had
definitely resolved to employ in works of public
utility the l50,000,000 francs which remains
unexpended out of the late loan.
| he Lol -, n
and animated On the 9Th, there was consider
advance of ! per cent. Rentes 69.95.
Hdly.-A Turin letter to the Paris Pat,ie
mentions an attempt to poison Garibaldi.
| The Paris correspondent of the London
Times reiterates the statement that Piedmont
| formally declines entering into the Italian
Confederation if Austria forms part of it,
The funeral rites Of the French and Sardn-
ians soldiers who fell during the war were cele-
brated at Turin on the Sd of August.
The Sardinian Commissioners at Bologna
had RENTED their authority to the Minister,
President of the Government, who had con-
voked the National Assembly.
In the letter of the Emperor of the French to
the Emperor of Austria, the former is said to
strongly urge reforming policy it Italy.
The Provisional Executive of Bologna had
issued proposals for loan of 1000, 900 francs,
which has been taken up by the bank of Leg
horn.
The Paris correspondent of the Times appre-
bends that the restoration of the former sOyer-
eigns of the Dachies will be effected by means
Of the mission Of Count Reisset, aided by the
intrigues of France. The Sandman Govern
ment, having recalled its Commissioners from
the Duchess declines to use its influence with
France to oppose the wish of the population.
1t is by universal suffrage that the French hope
to recover the restoration, and, French divis-
ion is expected to cooperate by their presence
at Florence and Modena, and by thus affording
protection to the new Chambers, the Deputies
woud feel themselves safe in voting for the re-
turn of the expelled Princes,
Letters from Florence say that Garibaldi will
probably take the command of the Tuscan
army.
Disturbances had occurred at Crema, but
they were not of political character.
Ndptes.-ln consequence of the crops of corn
having failed throughout the Kingdom of the
Two Sicilies, the Government had permitted the
importation of wheat, oats, barely, and Indian
corn, duty free.
Austria.-It was reported at Vienna that
Baron Bach had rendered his resignation, and
that the Emperor had refused to accept it.
A Ministerial crisis was said to be imminent,
owing to a conflict of opinions on the question
| Of reform.
A denial is given to statement in the NOrd,
of pretended interview between the Emperor
of Austria and the King of Sardinia at Villa
| franca
| The Vienna Gazette contains ordinances re-
voking the restrictions which were imposed on
commerce and navigation on account of the
war. The Introduction to export horses and
mules is, however, maintained.
! The Presidency of the Pope.-A letter from