Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-08
FOUR DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
BY the Stea mship Indian ut Portland,

The steamsAip Indian, with four days later
news from Europe, has arrived at Portland.
The Announcement of the projected Congress on
the Italian question, and the fact that Rsance had
agreed TO II caused general feeling q co6ndence
IN the fnaintenAnce Of peace, and much buoyancy
was manifested In the funds But vaguesr1mors
Mt the Close Of the market that Austra hod dis
scented from the proposition, created distrust and
4 The British ncuss. of Lord. have reiezsted the
amendment tothe marriage law, legalfzihg mar"
rage with deceased ~ifc's sister.
The Reform debste was progressing warmly
Sir T.. l.. Bulwer had made mastery speech In
favor Of the bill, denouncng all concession to the
working classes.
The London Times accuses both the govern
% gss s and Oh. SRR'n Of % the re
Mr.. Darling, the United States Consul at Cork
had been officially recognized. s-'s'
Several places had been named for the proposed
There is talk Of another grand review Of the en-
tire army In Paris on Sunday next a.fk -
The Moniteur contains the following in regard
TO the proposed Congress Russia proposes a Con-
gress to prevent complication which may be oc-
casioned by the state Of Italy, and which would
disturb the peace Of Europe. The Congress Is to
consist Of the Plenipotentiaries from France, Aus
tria, England, Prussia and Russia to meet in
neutral town II France consents to the proposal :;
but the Cabinet Of London, Vienna and Berlin
have not yet returned an official answer. r.
The Nord states that the following points have
been agreed upon: Firstly An advisability Of
preventing hostilites and consequently Of obtain
ing formal promise from Austria not to attack
Piedmont, and from Piedmont not to attack Aus
tia. Secondly. To take the treaties of 1915 rs the
starting point for future negotiations.
The Moniteur announces that hereafter the En-
peror will grant in Council Of State authority for
opening Protestant houses of worship I'm Paris.
The Neapolitan exile, Poerio will be natural
ized on his arrival at Piedmont, and enter Parla-
ment at the earliest vacancy.
The continental letter-writers describe uninter-
tod -arlit rafia -
and Piedmont.
The details Of the India news had been received
but embrace nothing important.
The Emperor of Austria will visit and examine
personally, the condition Of the army now in lOm-
hardy and Venice
disagreeable sensation has been produced I'm
official circles at St Petersburg by the declaration
Of the committee of government Of Twer. respect
ing the emancipation of the serfs. The nobility
express the opinion that the reform is the ruin Of
Russia and the mobiles.
The Dresden Journal of the 2lst of March states
That the prospect OF peace Is now more reasonable
that Austria has, under certain conditions accept
ed the proposal Of France to cOnvoke congress
in some neutral town, for the purpose Of discuss
ing Italian affairs.
The Neapolitan exiles left Queenstown on the
18th, by the NimrOd for Bristol, route for Lon
don. Baron Poerio and the remainder will follow
In few days.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, March 23.-Cotton.-Au qualities
have advanced I'd. Market closed firm.
Breadstuffs generally quoted steady Flour was
dull. Wheat quiet, but firm. Corn-the market
is dull for yellow, but all qualities Of white have
slightly advanced.
Provisions.-Beef is firm for choice but inferior
qualities dull. Pork is duh and all qualities have
slightly declined Bacon is dull. lard is quiet
Prodnce.-Rosin is dull. Sugars steady. Coffee
firm. lice Is steady
Manchester advces are favorable.
LONDON MISUNDERSTANDING firm Wheat
an advancing tendency. Sugar is firm and , r,o
italy Cd. higher. - .. -... P"i
American securities are quiet. Consols
opening on Wednesday at 90 \ a96S. 96A