The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-03-03
FOREIGN SUMMARY.

HE LATEST BY THE CANADA.-Hdiifdr,F Feb.
24.-The London Ne,cS says that the pacific
assurances from every quarter are neutraliZed
by warlike preparations on the continent.
Mr.. Dallas, the United States Minister, had
given dinner to Lord Lyons
The discount market was steady and the sup
ply abundant.
1t was reported that the Peruvian Govern
ment ~ about 10 seek in London a new loan of
100000 sterling, redeemable within five years,
and that the whole Guano revenue was being
mortgaged for its repayment
Two hundred thousand pounds sterling had
arrived. from Australia.
1t was reported that Archbishop Cullen will
be made a Cardinal, to reside at Rome.
An extensive system of Notifications along
the English coast has received the sanction OF
the Government.
Two hundred French ships of war are now
in commission in the ports of France.
Six Heating batteries to be navigated as ships,
are to be constructed in France
1t is reported that Austria consents to with
draw from the Roman States, provided France
does the same.
The London Times correspondent saws the
illusions to peace in Count de MOrny's speech
to thei Legislative Corps was received with re.
iterated cheers.
The number of ships of war in commission
at French ports was two hundred
Cott9n had advanced per ID. Flour and
wheat dull. Beef closed firm.
There was a great diversity of opinion, and
it was believed that hoStilities will commence
before the end of the year.
| In tae lower Chambers, the question was
asked, if the Government knew ANYTHING of the
bill presented in the United States Congress re
| latino IN tho has Of Enh, :, i
communicate any correspondence with England
on the subject Il
The Minister Of Finance replied that he
could not answer without consulting his col
| leagues
1t was stated that the Russian army will
shortly be concentrated on the Austrian G al
ican frontier, and that the tone of the Russian
journals towards Austria is daily becoming
more severe.
1t was reported that the popuace at Herat
had expelled the English Commissioner
The China and india mails are on board fhe
steamer Canada.
The Governor General of India had issued a
proclamation disarmng the whole of Upper In
dia.
Small Notifications will be erected at every
station in the Northwest, so as to render the
seizure of the treasure simultaneous, and the
udSSdCic vi europeans ullllcuiI anu dangerous.
The rebels are hopelessly subdued.
The ship Alert from Hong Kong for Shang-
hal, was wrecked near FormOsa, in October.
The chief and second mates, and ten of the
crew, were drowned.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EURoPE.-Neac
York March 1.-The steamer City of Balti-
more, from Liverpool on the 10th, arrived here
last night The Europa arrived at Liverpool
on the 18th.
The Continental war question was in about
the same position as per last advices.
The English Government refuses to grant an
unconditional guarantee to the Atlantic Tele-
graph Company.
The House of Lords had debated the right of
search question, Lord Malmesbury said code
of Instructions for the suppression of the slave
trade had been agreed to by England and
France, and submitted to the United States
The Paris bourse had been comparatively
steady, but on the 9TH it declined {.
1t was reported that in the event Of war,
Napoleon was preparing 10 take the field in
person.
An a.Aofal article, in Vienna paper, says
that Austria is quite willing to take, as a basis
for diplomatic discussion on the Italian ques-
ton, whatever may be agreed upon by the
Western Powers.
Lire,pacl Markets, February l5.-The cotton
market closed quiet, and quotations were bare
ly maintained under the European news.
Flour was duh. Wheat do. Beef steady and
firm. Pork and bacon do.
London Mdrkets.-Breadstuff closed dull
but steady. Sugar closed buoyant, at an ad
vance OF Cd. i'll some cases. Coffee closed firm.
Tea declined. Rice closed heavy, aud all quail
ties slightly declined.
Consols closed, for mooney aud account, at