Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1859, 1859-02-12

:rai.5ssaN;l DANDY Hook, JAn.-1.
| The R. NJ. steamship Asia, from Liverpool
Jan. %, has passed this point on her way to
New York Z 81 Ailo-if % I2ls,l H'oL :
.. The steamship Fulton arrived out on the
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The political rumors are conflicting. y
Warlike rumors continued, Notwithstanding
peace intelligence. '''.''@ -
The latest continental correspondence says
confidence in the maintenance of peace was
losing ground. r-s ,vgr..,s- f-.'7 ...,r.,re O..
Warlike preparations continued in France.
| 1t is again reported, but not believed, that
Persigney would succeed Walewski in the
French foreign ministry e:n Laog BIZ.
There had been a partial recurrence Of the
panic on the Paris Bourse, per cents clo-
sing fat at 6S@95. London exchange re-
sponded to the fall, but not to the same ex-
tent. jls Ina brrI r.. -,-a o}
1t is reported that an offensive and defen-
sive alliance was concluded between France
and Sardinia.
The British Government had resolved to
| take sufficient measures to protect England s
interests in Mexico. 80 .'.F vaa - ,
The King of Naples is reported i'll. The
| London Post of the 21st announced his death,
but twas not confirmed, and on the following
| day the Post regretted its error. -
1t is denied that Prince Napoleon was re-
ceiyed with enthusiasm in Turin. His mar
| riage is said to be unpopular there.
Quiet prevailed in Lombardy.
The Austrian loan of six million pounds
sterling was announced for the London money
market .rs -f 4
The Swiss National Council voted half a
million to Immediately convert all their guns
into the percussion principle.
The N. Y. frigate Macedonian was at Alex
andria Jan. 9th. .. .. . . ~. ,... a..
The Paris De6ats thinks there are excellent
reasons for trusting in the preservation of the
general peace.
Steam engines at Vincennes are still max
ing rifled cannon. a. .4s ..~ +. e..
On the 18th the PatrI had an article to the
effect that the avoidance of war was not to
be considered altogether certain. This, with
false reports of an insurrection at Milan and
Venice, and collision between the Austrian
and Sandman troops, caused reaction on
| the Bourse and decline of per cent. On
the following day the market was more steady
and closing at a fractional improvement On
the 2lst the market opened firm andanimated,
but subsequently declined and closed fat.
The expedition against the insurgents in
Algeria was successful, the tribes having
made complete submission to the French.
The garrison at Rome will shortly be rein
forced by two regiments of the line.
At Turin the belief in the coming war was
decidedly increasing. ..
Letters from reliable authority at Milan.
say there was not the least chance of an in
surrection. 1t is stated that the sending of
troops from Austria had been suspended.
Many steamers and transports were prepar-
ing for sea in France. .--r =
The Menate1r announces the entire aboli-
ton of vises of passports s... d" ~.
The British Minister for Washington is to
be instructed to urge the opening of the Amer
lean coasting trade for British vessels, in re-
turn for like concessions by Britain. 1t is
reported that Parliament will be asked for a
considerable increase of the naval estimates.
Accounts from Lombardy still speak of
disaiiection, but no outbreaks. Austrian re-
Inducements were pouring in.
An amnesty to political prisoners at Naples
has been modified, to require their Danish
ment to America. The edict provides that all
persons taken in any fragrant attempt against
the safety of the State, be Immediately tried
by council of war; a
A telegram from Bombay, Dec "a, report
news unimportant. The subjugation of the
disturbed districts was rapidly progressing.
The details of the China news speak of the
short supplies, and an advance of teas
The leading journals of Germany were ex-
ceedingly severe in their attacks ON the French
Government, and urges the necessity of per-
feet understanding between Prussia, Austria
and the German States. -.. -.
Popular demonstrations of sympathy and
loyalty greeted the Emperor of Austria when
ever he appeared in public.