, 1859-10-21
Later From Europe.

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Turin.
1t is stated thence that the King replied
to the deputations that be would not accept
even Professionally, the annexation of any
Of the Duchies TO his dominions without
consulting France aud the other great pow
ers Of Europe.
As to the Italians, generally, they con-
rtinue to maintain an attitude Of The great
est frmness in regard to their national in
dependence. Order, however, generally
prevailed, especially in the Duches, where
the hostility to the return of the Austrian
Archduke continued unabaled.
| A petition is in circulation in the Duchy
of Savoy, asking to be annexed to France.
1t pleads the identity Of race, language,
manners, and customs, and national sympa-
thy, and interests. In conclusion, referring
to the proposed consolidation Of the Italian
people, it says: Savoy is not Italian,
nor, indeed, can it be-" The movement,
however, has given great otfense to the
Piedmontese government, which has sus-
pended local journal for advocating it.
The old Duchy Of Savoy, now containing
probably 1000 people, would make a
very handsome addition to France; but it
is doubtful, Notwithstanding her seeming
obligation for the gift Of Lombardy, wheth-
er Sardinia would voluntarily surrender it.
1t is the ancient seat of her royal family, a
sort Of hereditary patrimony, and, besides,
commands important military passes to the
eastern Alps.
ENGLAND.--The offer Of Mr.. Lever, of
the Galway steamship line, to pay $lOO, 900
for the charter of the steamship Great
Eastern on her first voyage to the United
States, has been repeated.
The splendid new American built Rus
sain war steamer General Admiral, has ar
rived at Portsmouth.
The report that the Prince of Wales in
tended visiting the Canadas, is confirmed
by the arrival, on the North Briton, Of sew
eral members OF the household Of her Ma
jesty, Queen Victoria, and the Prince, who
Lprecede him to make the proper arrange
ments for his reception. III
The English Government has officially
rendered its congratulations to that OF
France for the general amnesty granted by
the Emperor Napoleon to all political Of
tenders.
From London we learn that the new
Prussian loan is considered on Change as
partially failure
The new East India Government loan Of
R5, 900, 900, has been taken at rates above
81 per cent.
The London Times urges the people Of
Tuscany to continue their resistance to the
return Of the Grand Dukes, and prepare
even to fight against Austrian aggressiOn
Queen Victoria is about 10 visit Scot
land.
Nothing has yet been doue in relation to
ahe Australian mail contract, by the way
Of Panama.
The Board Of Trade returns show an in
crease of R29l 900 for August, and an in
crease of R9, SIG, 900 during the past seven
months, over the corresponding period last
year.
The potatoe blight is ravaging ireland,
and doing great damage to the crops.
The shipwrights on the Tyne have made
strike, and compelled their masters to
give them an increase Of wages. tsf.s
Energetic efforts are being made to Sc
cure the commutation Of DR.. Smithurst,
sentenced to be hung for the murder Of his
wife.
The great trotting race which came of
on the Gath, near Liverpool, was won by
the English horse Dan.
The American horses Jack Rossiter,
Mountain Boy and Dreadnaught, obtained
second, third and fourth places respective
" in the field of seven horses.
The ship Ben Bolt was wrecked at sea
near Brendoz, ~ on the 25th Of August
The previous statements 10 regard to the
supposed failure Of the Russian loan, prove
to have been without foundation.
The whole Of the loan has been taken
mostly at London.
The ZURICH CoNFERENcE.-Advices from
Zurich, ria Paris, state that the affairs OF
the Duchies are to be arranged directly be-
tween the Court Of Paris and the Court Of
Vienna.
Count Colleredo had slight attack Of
apoplexy on the Gath August.
More favorable reports from the Peace
Conference in session at Zurich had been
received. 1t is now believed that it would
come to a satisfactory agreement on all
contested points.
As respects the order Of proceedings, it
is stated that the conference is held alter
natey in the apartments Of the Austrian
and French Ministers, and that the strict
est secrecy is at all times preserved. Not
even the secretaries OF the different em6as-
sizes are admitted to the sittings. The en-
bassadors themselves draw up with their
own hands, minutes Of the proceedings
which are afterwards simply transcribed by
the secretaries.
The wife Of the Austrian Ambassador
The Countess Colleredo, had arrived at Zu
rich.
AUsrmA-Dispatches from Vienna state
that seven Of the twelve corps Fdrnee o
, Austria are to be retained on.n war foot
ing