The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1859-11-10
FOREIGN News.

26th ult. .
Nothing had transpired in regard to the
proceedings of the Zurich Conference, or in
relation to the treaties of peace.
A dispatch from Zurich states that Count
Colorado was still alive, but no hopes were
entertained of his recovery.
| GREAT BRIrAIN.-All the casual steamers
leaving Liverpool for Boston, are hereafter to
call at Queenstown, and will thus be enabled
to bring one days later news by telegraph.
The first battalion of the military train for
China, are under orders to depart by the
overland route.
The strike among the builders continues,
telling seriously against men who remained
idle
Parliament has been prorogued to Decem-
her 18TH
The Paris correspondents of the London
journals indulgein gloomy forebodings.
The correspondent of the Herald states
plainly that the impression has gained ground
that rupture between France and England
is iminent.
FRANcE.-The Paris Constitutional, in
an article by the senior editor replying to
the assertions Of the English press, that the
policy of the Emperor had left state of po-
litical incertitude in Europe, states what the
aim Of the Emperor was in the beginning;
compares it with the advantages gained, and
accuses the English journals Of inconsistency.
Several of the provincial journals have pub
listed simultaneously, violent articles against
England, which are known to have been sup
piled by government official. In these Eng
land is warned that an hour of trial approach
es which may put an end to her greatness
forever.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Herald, on the other hand, repeats the state
ment formerly made, that the preparations
by France are suspended.
foundations have recently occurred in the
south of France, and have caused much
damage to life and property.
General Bedeteau and DR.. Landsee have
returned to France under the amnesty de-
clared by the Emperor.
SPA1N-At Madrid, on the 22d, the Gov
eminent announced to the Cortes that it was
going to begin war with Morocco, which was
received with great enthusiasm. All the po-
litical parties offered to support the Ministry,
and the newspapers express the same patri-
otto feeling.
O'Donnell announced TO- the Spanish Cor
ties that the Government had ordered the
Spanish Representative at Tangiers to take
departure.
The correspondent of the Othografa of the
Odd announces that an army for Africa is to
be organized about the middle of next week,
when Gen. O'Donnell will leave Madrid.
Madrid, Oct 24.-It is reported that the
Ministers stated that they would not have
recourse to a loan, and accounts from differ
ent parts of Spain continue to speak of great
for war. Troops are collecting
in every part, destined for Africa.
A Paris despatch states that Paris letter
in LIE Nord asserts that Lord Palmerston
has declared to the French Ambassador that
England would not suffer Spain to occupy
both sides of the straits, and will oppose it
by force.
The English Cabinet, it is said, will make
the question European one.
The London Times is of the opinion that
any danger to Europe or the British posses
sion of Gibraltar from the Spanish enterprise
against Morocco is absurd, but an attack by
France on the Independence of Morocco and
an attempt to annex it to Algeria would JUS
tify the strongest circumstances in behalf of
Europe.
The London Daily News thinks that the
alliance of France and Spain against Morocco,
or at any rate war simultaneously threat
ened by both powers, as by no means reas-
surfing to Great Britain.
The London Times Paris correspondent
says that the conversation between Lord Pal
merston and the French Ambassador, as re-
ported in the La Monde caused much emo
ton at Paris, while the French Government
had asserted that it would not change its
policy as regards Morocco.
Spain had repeated its disavowal Of the am
bilious project attributed to her.
The Paris correspondent of the London
News is assured that NJ. Nun had sent dis
patch to say that England no longer opposed
the expedition against Morocco.
IrALY-It is reported at Turin, that M.
Carunda will soon be succeeded by Count
Cavour in the ministry of foreign affairs.
The Pope has returned to Rome.
The reports of disturbances at Palermo are
confirmed. The conflict began on the 9th,
and lasted to the 18th, at Bagliara, near Pa
lermo. Quiet was restoring, but Palermo
was still in state of siege.
At the conference between the Pope and
the French ambassador, it was stated that
the ordinances granting administration re-
forms, arr ready, and will soon be published.
RussIA.-Great preparations were making
in Germany for the Schiller festival.
The Prussian Minister of Police has refus-
ed to allow the projected torch light process