Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
FOREIGN News by the Niagara.

torial on Mr.. Buchanans message to Con
gress, asking power to employ the army ant
navy for the protection Of American right
on the Isthmus and in Mexico, thinks thu
President has good grounds for his expostu
lations, and endorses his arguments, bu
points them against democratic institutions
The same journal, in its city article, ques
tions the expediency of the promised era
tuity to the Galway line of steamers, ant
hints that the governments desire for lrisl
votes may have had something to do with it
Hon. Frederick Bruce had started fo
China. TO assume the Office Of ambassador
Lord Elgin was expected to remain till hi
arrival.
In the event of the government being de
feated on the reform bill, dissolution of Par
lament was talked Of
The Neapolitan exiles had presented nj
address to the Mayor of Cork. in which they
state that while ON board the Neapolitan
frigate they protested in vain against being
taken to America, and appealed to be land
ed in Spain. They also explain that theil
shattered health and desire to be as neal
their native land rs possible, were their rea
sons for not going to such fine, free anl
civilized country as America, and they con
clude by asking a generous hospitality from
Great Britain.
Amongst the recent proceedings in the
British House of Commons. are the following
in reference to the Newfoundland fisheries
Lord Bury called attention to the New.
foundland fisheries, and moved for the pa
pers showing the construction placed by the
French authorities upon the treaties now
regulating them, and the present state Of the
negotiations.
Sir f. B. Lytton said he could not enter
into the subject, because it involved some
little danger, although he hoped it was sus,
ceptible of amicable arrangement The
French Government had minated the in
tention of enforcing their full rights under
the treaties, and her Majesty's Government
had given counter notice that they intended
to enforce their full rights. AT the same
time they proposed the appointment Of com
misSioners to inquire into the rights OF the
two countries. That proposal had been ac-
cepted, and he had no fear that any collision
would occur during the inquiry among the
fishing vessels, Us steps had been taken on
both sides to prevent it.
LONDON, Saturday.-The London Daily
News Paris correspondent says that Prince
NapOle0n's retirement from the ministry OF
Algeria will not be followed by any material
change in the ultimate aims Of the external
policy of France. The Globe on the con,
trary, remarks that the appearance of things
within the past few days .justities the antici-
patton that there will be complete change
in the foreign policy Of the Emperor Of
France.
The Daily News city article, written on
the evening of the 18th instant. says the fall
in consols during the day was equal to per
cent. caused by the depression in Paris
The share market was correspondingly de-
pressed. In the discount market the de-
mand is increasing. while the supply of mo-
ney, owing partly to large accumulation of
government deposit in the bank, has dimn-
ished the lowest rates for choice bills TO y 81.
y per cent.
The Times city article says the continued
reliance on the result of Lord Cowboys mis-
sion, supported the market until the down
ward movement in Paris was telegraphcd,
when slight decline took place. There was
an increased demand in the discount market
ut the bank to-day.
The Earl of Shaftesburg writes to the
Times, urging some national expression in
honor of the heroic exiles landed at Queens
town.
Lord John RusSclls course on the reform
bill Is causinSa great sensation, aud making
him immensely popular with the mddllng
and lower classes throughout England. His
advocacy Of the right Of the people TO vote
by ballot will Yet, it is believed, make him
prime minister.
Mr. Bright, in great speech at Birning-
ham, indicated his adhesion to Lord John,
and his determined hostility to the Earl Of
Derby.
The Liverpool journal of the 18th SAYS
Extensive action has been taken against the
ministerial measure. Numerous meetings
have already been held, denouncing the bill,
and other meetings are called. The govern
ment is alarmed at this manifestation of pop
ular displeasure, and has endeavored to Sc
cure deserters from the whlg camp by an
nouucing that the very Objectionable clause,
prohibiting 40 shilling freeho'ders. resident
in boroughs, from voting in county elections.
will be withdrawn. Under ordinary clrcum-
stances this might have succeeded; but when
agitation defines parties, minor differences
are put aside in obedience to the predomi-
names of the public will. The wings will,
therefore, We may he ASSURED, vote to man
with Lord John Russell, and only one ator-
native will be left to Lord Derby-either to
withdraw the bill, or appeal to the country
The bill once in committee cannot be with
drawn, and Lord John Russell's resolution,
therefore, in excluding the possibility OF
amendments, will force the minister either
to resign, or seek support at general cleo
ton.
IAN sppeal to the country will now avail
them little, and perhaps if discounted on
Monday week the Premier will appeal to the
Queen rather than TO the people. In the pre-
sent House of Commons the ministers cannot
command majority"
The Liverpool Journal, of the same day,
saws it is generally understood on change
there will be no war.
The Opinion, of Turin, thus comments on
the pacific note published in the Monlteur:--
This note says II nrgoii9tion does not ac-
complish the desired end and Austria com
mences an attack, as seems to lie her lnten'
ton, the Emperor Napoleon, firm in his ALI
snee With Sardinia, will appear before Eu-
rome not as inciining a. disturbance, but as
the vindcator of international right, ana a.
The protector Of the peace of Europe. The re-
sponsibiHty Of war will rest with Austria,
who attacks, and not Wills The imperial gov
eminent Of France, who is united with i'led-
mprt By community Of opinions and national