The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-04-02
From Europe.


The steamship Niagara and Alps arrived
yesterday from Liverpool 18th inst
In the House of Commons the bill par
TALLY abolishing the Church rates was re-
jected on the 9th, by 254 to Ill
On the 10th, several notices of amend
ments to the Government Reform bill
were submitted, including one by Lord
John Russell, to the effect that it is nei-
ther just nor eXpedient to interfere in the
manner proposed in this bill, with the
freehold franchise in England or Wales,
and that no adjustment of the franchise
will satisfy the House or the country which
does not provide greater extension of
the right OF suffrage i'll cities and in bor-
oughs than is provided for in the bill
Attention had been called to the New
Foundland fisheries question, and minis
tiers stated the appointment of commits
sion to settle the matter had been agreed
to by France
The Neapolitan exiles had formally pre-
scented an address to the Mayor of Cork,
explanatory Of their action They were
meeting with a warm welcome, and their
wants were being literally provided for
Reform meetings, mostly in opposition
to the ministerial measure were being held
throughout England
The success or defeat ofthe government
was expected to turn on Lord John Rus
sells amendment. In the event Of a de-
feat. a dissolution of parliament was talk
cd of
The trial of five of the persons recently
arrested in Ireland for treason was pro
crossing.
FRANCE-Le horde distinctly asserts
that as negotiations are pending, Napoleon
consented to the insertion of the recent
article in the Moniteur to show his mode
ration, but that if the present difficulties
are not automatically solved-if Austria
does not yield-he Will not shrink from
the consequences.
The Times Paris correspondent describes
the note in the Moniteur as Il wilful mis-
statement.
The note was submitted to the Emper-
or at Midnight on Friday. He was inform
ed that it was merely a reproduction in
substance, of his speech from the throne,
and having read a few lines a; the begin
ming Of the last paragraph, he allowed it
to pass.
The prospects of the war party in France
do no, look very bright, thanks 10 the force
of public opinion, and the spirit manifest
cd abroad
The Daily News says that Prince Ma
poIcons retirement Will not BE-. followed
10y any material change i'll the ultimate
aims Of the external policy of France.
The Globe, Oh the contrary. remarks
that every appearance within the past few
days .justiiise the anticipation of com
plete change in Napoleon foreign policy.
Mr. Boukcr. minister of commerce. fills
AL interim the functions of minister of Al
-eria, Lanbat having declined the appoint
mont
on the Paris Bour-e. on the 9th, under
the rumofs of the complete success OF Lord
COwleys mission. is rose 10 Ogf Zoe. On
the following day reaction of 7 took
place. ON the lltI the market opened
fiat, but slightly improved, IS closing al
6>f l5c
The Paris correspondent OF the Hsra1d
says hopes of peace are daily melting away
semi-otiicial journals are instructed TO pub
lish
Military preparations continue undated
ArRrRlA-Lord Cowley left Vienna on
the 10Th for London The success of his
mission Is doubtful \ telegram to the
Times says he is the bearer Of counter pro
positions which it was hoped would prove
acceptable
The Paris C55sti:s,tionai says the Elective
force of Austria i'll Italy i increased from
30 900 10 10000 men. The movement OF
the troops 10 the frontiers for the purpose
of being concentrated there, confirm these
reports Besides. artillery material had
been dispatched To PLcenza within a few
days Cannon of large size have arrived nj
Payia and Venice. part provided with car
riages for the purpose of Seigc. II asserted
that the facts contained i'll this article came
direct from the Sandman government to
Il 'tfi g!fdfiffs spoTts The success of Lord Cow
lcy'- mission
The basis of arrangement i, likely 10 be
favorably received by all powers
An Austrian dispatch L. the emLaS>ador
at London. for communication To the Brit
ish Cabinet. has been published II eX-
presses a desir. to unite with the latter, en-
dcayoring 10 save. If possible a general con
tlagation 1t says that it hopes to make its
pacific intentions perfectly clear. and says
if Piedmont be- prevailed upon To abandon
her policy of provocation. hopes for tran
guilty in Italy may be entertained The
dispatch concludes Austria will oniv
draw a sword in defence of her iucontcsti-
bic ri ghts and maintenance Of the treaties
which she considers the only solid giaran-
tee for good and evil
PRrSSIA-The speech of the Minister Of
Fore On Affairs does not for moment
doubt their ability, in concert with Eng
land, TO procure due respect To the exist
ing treaties. England and Prussia are in
this favorable position, that they are To
place themselves with impartiality between
the antaaoni>tic powers.
The Sandman Turin correspondent of
the Herald, says the note in the Monteur
has fallen like thunderbolt on the court
and ministry. The result of the pacific
declarations of France may hasten the con
ilct with Austria sincle-handed
The expectation of forage and oats by
the Lombard frontier is prohibited
LATEST The Turin correspondent of
the Herald reports things more hopelessly
varlike than ever. The King and minis
try want war at any price.
The Grand Duke Constantine had dis
tinguished reception at Malta.
CHiNA-Advices of January 10 say that
the war vessels Furious and Cruiser. left
behind i'll the Elgin expedition on the
\ anG-tsc Kainy. got out owing to an uneX-
pected rise in the river.
Further operations against the braves at
Canton We're expected.
Admiral Seymour and the marines Of
the flag ship had gone there.
FEMALE HERoIsM-The Bureau County
Democrat states that zone of our citizens
saw two girls about twenty years ofage, in