Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-03-29
LAST NIGHTS REPORT.
FOREIGN NEWS.
.f,riUaI Of the .V'JGgara.
HALIFAX, March %.

HALIFAX, March %.
The steamships Niagara and Alps arrived yes
terday from Liverpool with dates to the 18th.
The Niagara was detained off this port Al hours
by fog.
She passed the Africa for Liverpool on the 18th.
The Iudian from Portland, arrived out on the
10th. The Lebanon from New York On the llth,
and the Edinburgh on the 18th.
In the House OF Commons the bill partially abol
ishing the church rates was rejected on the 9th by
254 to Ill.
On the 10th several notices of amendments to
the Government Reform bill were submitted, in
Guiding one by Lord John Russell to the effect that
it is neither Just expedient to interfere in the
manner proposed in this bill with the freehold
franchise in England Wales, and that no adjust
ment of the franchise will satisfy the House or the
country which does not provide a greater exten
sion OF the right Of suffrage in cities or boroughs
than is provided for 10 the bill -
| Attention had been called to the Newfoundland
fishery question, and Ministers stated that the ap
pointment of q commissioner to settle the matter
| had been agreed to by France.
| The Neapotan exiles had formally presented an
address the Mayor of Cork, explanatory of their
action.
They were meeting with warm welcome and
their wants were being literally provided for.
Reform meetings mostly in opposition to the
ministerial measure were being held throughout
England
The success or defeat of the Government Re
i form bill was expected to turn on Lord Russells
| amendment. In the event of defeat dissolution
| of Parliament was talked of.
The trial Of i've Of the persons recently arrested
10 ireland for treason was progressing.
! FRANcE-Le Nord distinctly asserts that as me-
gotiations are pending, Napoleon consented to the
recent article in the 'Monteur to show his modera-
ton, but that the present difficulties are not D-
plOmaticaly solved, and il Austria does not yield
he will not shrink from the consequences.
The Times Paris correspondent describes the
note IN the Monlteur as Wiful misstatt ment- 1t
was submitted to the Emperor at midnight of
\ Friday. He was informed that it was merely re.
production. in substance, Of his speech from the
throne, aud having read few lines at the begin
ming and the last paragraph he allowed it to pass.
The prospects of the war party in France do not
look very bright, thanks TO the force Of public
opinion and the spirit manifested abroad.
The Daily News says Prince Napoleon retire
ment viii not be followed by any material change
in the ultimate aims of the external policy Of
France.
The Globe onthe contrary remarks every appear
ance within the past few days. justiies toe antci.
patton of of q complete change in Napoleon's for
eign policy.
Mr.. Bonker, Minister of Commerce fills ad inter.
i'm the functions of the Minister Of Algeria, LaQ.
bat having declined the appointment
On the Ilth the markets opeDd fat, but slightly
improved; 3s closing at So T. l5c- ~
Paris correspondence of the Herald says hopes
OF peace are daily melting away under the influence
Of war articles which seni-oicial journals are in
structed 10 pursue, Military preparations continue
unab8ted. f
AUsTRn.-Lord cowley left vienna on the 10th
for London The success of his mission doubtful
A Telegram to the Times says he is the bearer
of proposition which it was hoped would
prove acceptable. ..
Of Austrian Italy is increased from so 600 to 80 OOC