The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-23
EUROPE.
THE GREAT EASTERN.

THE GREAT EASTERN. --
HER DEPARTURE ON HER TRIAL TRIP-sATIsFAc Glory
NATURE OF HER PERFORMANCES.
| The great event of the week had been the Separ-
ture OF the Great Eastern for sea. The Nova SEQ.
an brought out news that the vessel had proceeded
| dows the Thames as far as Purheet on the 7th and
anchored there Tor the tide of the following morn
| ing. Her departure from her mornings accom-
panied by four powerful tugs, two at the bows and
two at the stern gave rise to scene of the greatest
enthusiasm on the Thames, which was continued at
| all the prominent points, Captain Harrison and
| the most experienced Thames pilot directed thr
ships motions. Mr. Scott Russell was on the
bridge, directing the action of the engines both of
| winch, screw and paddle, were under steam. Capt
Comstock, OF the Collins steamer Baltic, stood aft
to transmit directions to the at the wheel the
new steering apparatus not being completely fitted
The very first turn in the river demonstrated that
| the ship was rs completely under command as a
| river steamer, and that the only difficulties to
contend with were the sharp curves in the stream
She steers as easily wager boat and her engines
were found capable of starting her. or arrestng her
motion literally almost by a single motion of the
hand. The only difficulty experienced was at Black
wall Point, where the river forms an acute anole
! and iu the centre of the channel at this point a
| Dark and schooner had unfortunately anchored
There was an anxious and perilous delay of fifteen
minutes, but the danger was passed. and there was
| no other serious cause for uneasiness. There was
not single regular seaman on board during the
| river trip, the crew not having Joined
| There were perfect ovations at Greenwich Black
| wall, Woolwich. and other points, where immense
crowds had assembled AT Purfeet the ship swung
round to her single anchor in beautiful style, and
the anchor, ''Trotman's patent never Welded an
! inch from the spot where it dropped.
| On the lSth the Great Eastern got.up steam and
weighed anchor, and at $40 A. NJ. started from
Purfeet for the More. As on the preceding day,
| she was accompanied by tugs and the enthusiasm
| along the river, particularly at Gravesend, was
| very great On arriving at Chapman's Head, at
the top of SeaReach, the tugs off and the
/ Irrra ,1a1 l,fk zlr
was then got on her simply to give her good steer
| age way and move her engines readily, but with
no view to test her power. In ten minutes, how
ever, says the correspondent of the Times she set
at rest all doubts forever her being the fastest
vessel. beyond comparison in the world. Employ
ing less than tCo thirds of her power in her worst
trim, being six inches down by the head, and too
nigh out OF water to permit her paddles or
| screw blades to work properly, and with strong
tide against her, she distance of fifteen statute
miles in two minutes under an hour. The engines
worked with astonishing ease, and there was scarce
| ly vibration perceptible. Before anchoring the
vessel was put about and went completely round in
less than three-quarters of mile. At l2% O'Clock
the vessel anchored at the More. She was to leave
the More at O'Clock the morning of the 9th
and steam away easily for Portland Dorsetshire,
| which harbOr she was expected to reach early on
the morning of the 10th. Much regret was felt
that serious illness prevented Mr.. Brunei from be-
ing on board to share in the triumph
LATEST.
The Great Eastern LETT the More at 81 O'Clock on
Friday morning, and, with a strong westerly wind
and thick rain, was off Dover at P. NJ.
THE ITALIAN QUESTION REASONS FOR
THE PEACE OF VILLAFRANCA.
The Noniteur of the 9th publishes long article
explaining the reasons which caused the Emperor
to conclude peace. The following is summary.
| "The Emperor of Austria had promised to grant
concession on large scale to Vepeta but reonirino
as condition, sine qua the return of the Arch
| dukes. The Emperor Napoleon accepted these con
dtions. 1t is easy to conceive that if after the
conclusion of peace, the destinies of Italy had been
entrusted to men who had more at heart the future
of their common fatherland than little partial snc
ceSses, the aim of their endeavors would have been
to develop and not obstruct the consequences of tho
treaty OF Nillairanca, and Veneta would have been
placed IN the same position as Luxembourg with
Holland. The Archduke will not be established bv
foreign forces, but that portion of the treaty of
Nlllatranca not having been carried out Austria
will find herself freed from all engagements taken
IN favor of Nenetia. Instead of a policy of recon-
ciliation and peace, defiance aud hatred will he seen
to reappear, which will entail fresh msfortunes
Much, it would appear, is expected from the Con-
gress, which we hail with all our best wishes but
we strongly doubt that the Congress would
obtain better conditions for italy, 1t would NOT bn
right to ask from the great Powers importan nt con
Gessions without offering equitable compensations
Var would be the only way to resolve the dficuI-
ty, but Italy must be aware that one Power alone
makes war for idea, and that is France-and
France has accomplished her mission'
m CONDITION OF AFFAIRS IN ITALY.
lHe conclusion was general on the Continent hat
the answer Of Victor Emanuel to the Tuscan Depu
tation in regard to annexation with Piedmont Tos
preconcerted with Napoleon
The Council Of the different districts had offici
ally proclaimed to the people of Turin that the TINS
can Deputies had presented deco of annexation to
the Sandman Government.
FRANCE.
The independence Beige asserts that France is ma
King vigorous naval preparations for the coast de-
fences.
At the meeting of the Paris Conference the Otto
man ambassador announced that the Sultan had
agreed exceptionally, and for this time only, to
grant an lnvestiture to CouZa as the Hospodar of
both Moldava and Wallachia the government of
these provinces however, to be conducted separate
y motion OF the Russian Planipotentiary another
year was allowed for the settlement of the question
OF the Convent property of the Principalities The
Austrian and Turkish Ministers were called on for
an early statement of the decision they had come
to regarding the navigation of the Danube They
were not prepared with the required information
and promised to communicate the observations of
their conference to their governments
The Paris correspondent of the London Herald
contradlcts the report that 20 igate have been or
dered TO be built at Cruzat. 1t SAYS the rumor
arose from an immense order being riven for iron
plates, which are intended for the embrasures at
Cherbourg.
The Nonitenr publishes agricultural statistics of
Algiers, showing that the recent harvest in that
colony has been satisfactory.
Two additional prominent French exiles publish
in the London Times their views of the late ampes-
tv. NJ. E. Giunet declines to accept it, DENYING the
right of the Emperor either to prescribe or nardon
him. Felix Pyat determines as matter Of nolcv
10 accept the amnesty and return to France where
he thinks patriots may do more good than by re-
naming aoof.
Prince Napoleon had gone to Switzerland. and if
was supposed his journey had reference to another
intended interview between the EmperOrs.
NJ de la Guerroniere had gone to St Sauveur
His mission refers to the intended liberal reform of
the Press laws.
The monthly returns f tha Ropl- Of
an increase in cash of $3.50, 900 francs
1t was reported in Paris that France had noti-
he'd the Porte that she does not intend to treat the
SueZ Canal affair as political question
The Paris Bourse fell daily. On FRIDAY the arti
Gle In the Noniter sent the Rentes down to 6sf 4Oc
but vague rumor subsequently, was current that
treaty of peace was signed, and the Rentes i'm
proved to 68f. 60c.
GREAT BRITAIN,
The London Morning Post has an editorial on the
report that General Harney had taken possession
OF the Island Of San Juan, or Bellevue, in Puget
Sound. 1t considers it possible that another bonn
Diary dispute may arise, says that the occupation of
an island which is still sub judice is the exercise of
power to which the British Government cannot
tamely submit, and hopes that no concessions will
be made which are inconsistent with the dignity of
the country or the security of the gold regions
The London representative of the Suez Canal
scheme had issued pamphlet, in which he asserts
that the company, having commenced operations
is determined to continue them in spite of all oppo-
siton.
The Australian mail steamer NOrtham previous
ly reported wrecked in the Red Sea- got off the
reef, and had reached Sdez. The damage to her
was less than was expected.
The Grand Duke Constantine of Russia, Quilted
Portsmouth for Cronstadt in the fripate General
Admiral
The race for the Warwick cup was won by the
American horse Starke There were only two
other competitors.
THE VERY LATEST.
The article in the Nonitsur is the subject of edi-
torials in most of the London papers
The Daily Nees Indignantly criticises it, and
analyses, in inereduous spirit the assertions it
contains.
The Times in the same manner remarks on the
consistency of the Emperor in covering with re-
proaches the men to whom the destinies of italy
have been entrusted, because they believe him. and
openly declaring to Austria that the sine qua non
OF Natranca shall not be observed at all but that
as an offset, she may treat Venice as she likes
The Advertiser regards the article as mysterious
and ominous.
The Daily Ners' city article of Saturday saws:
1.-The somewhat splenetic article in the Moniteur
caused the English funds to open at a reduction of
89A: Consols rallied in the afternoon, closing
only about l-l6 worse than on Thursday There
was an active demand for money on Friday at ~
per cent for the best bills ESQ 100 were taken to
the Bank to-day, making total of Elsa, 900 since
last w Wednesday. The Foreign Exchanges this af-
ternoon were firm. The shares of the Great Ship
Company have improved to par and q prem"
Ihe Times City article says the summary of the
article in the Moniteur, implying that in revenge
for the conduct of the Duches, Venetia is to be per-
secuted, caused the English Funds to open this
ErI6 avl x,tth haav Al.