Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1859-02-26
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NEw YoRK. Feb. 24-Centinsntal affairs bav,
changed. Pacific rumOTs bad predominated but III,
latest sdvices are more warike; neutrality-suspicious.
the peaceful sentiments uttered By the Emperor sn1
Count Morney, warlike preparai ons continued on
! large scale. The Par.s B0urse fiucuataa eios
ing heavy at GO for ThEees.
Parliamentary proceedings unimporiant Ev-
change luetuated slightly, closing fat.
The Sardinia Chamber Of Deputies voted a new
loan Of fifty million francs Whi,h Cavard explained
1 was designed for defence against the threstepino
altitude Of Austria. Military movements continued
in Austria
The Calcutta mail of January 9th. andBoue Kon,
of December l3th il received. News uUimpoytant
! LIvERPosL, Feb. l. Flour dull, quotations NOM
inal. 10sl2s per ceD'a; Wheat vesy dull; Western
red 5s9da9s3d: White, Ss7dal0e9d; Yellow mi1ed
| corn. 5sl0dsGs2d; White, lid Provisions, firm.
Lard, firm, but quiet, 60s61; Sugar dull, declined
pence; Coffee dnll, Rice quiet
The London Rers says pacific assurance is neu.
iralzed by the warlike preparations on The continent
Britain has sane Toned the erection of fortfcsiions
along the sea shore Two hundred ships are in
commission at French ports aud six aoating bate
ries uavgabe as shirs are 10 be constructed at the
same ports.
II is believed hostiIities viii commence before the
end of the year. The Sardenia Chamber of Depu>
ties voted new loan of fifty million francs by il6
against 35
FRAxcE-The Emperors speech On the 7th de-
clares that the existing agitation is without any
apparent and imminent dagger. He Gays il has ever
been his policy 10 restore France 10 her true rank
among nations and to cement e'ose alliance with
England TO sustain that end so valuable the peace
of the world. He had thrown aside all cpportuui.
ties Of wing the late ealumnious attack dictated
by prejudice aud even by rational antiquities 10
France. The interest Of France is shtreEer csili-
cation ought TO prevail therefore, 1t is nothing ex>
tra)rdnary that France should draw closer to Pied
mont which proved herself devoted during war and
during peace The marriage Of my cousin had no
hidden meaning, but was natural consequence of
community Of interests Of the countries and friend
ship of their soveTegns
Italy gives just cause for diplamatic anxiety, but
not sufficient for war My policy viii be neither
provocatiou nor pusillanimous. Peace hope will
not be disturbed Resume calmly the usual course
of your labors. You will fbd my policy has never
ceased to be firm but eoacila'ory; therefore rely
on your and the Nations support Personal interest
nor party ambition shall never guide my action.
When supported by popular sentiment We ascend
throne, and acquire so grave responsibility, we
rise far Shove that infamous region where vulgar
interests are debated
The effect of the speech was uDfavorable, notWith-
standing its pacific nature.
ENGLASD.-Dallss gave q dinner TO Lord Lyons
Il is reported that Atch Bishop Cullen will be
made Cardinal TO reside at Rome
Count Cavern says we will not execute war nor
succumb when Austria arms and threatens Aus
tria consents 10 withdraw from the Romsn ates,
i France does the same. The Russian army will
shortly be concentrated On the Austrian and CALI
can frontier.
The Rebels are hopelessly subdued.
PERSIA 1t is reported that the population Of
Beyrout expelled the English Commissioner. The
Governor General has issued proclamation dkArm
ing the whole of upper India
The ship Alsr from Hong Kong to Shanghai
was wrecked on Hong Kong Island in October TIE
chief and second mate and ten Of the crew were
drowned.