The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1859-02-23
n 1Psrt,culars by the America.
New YoRK, Feb. Is.

The Amsrica arrived at Halifax at
eleven o'clock last night. She was de-
saiued in her passage by encountering
boisterous weather.
The war rumors continue. Letters
from Paris speak Of great activity in
warlike preparations, and the general
opinion was that momenteous crisis
in continental affairs has approached.
The Princess Frederick William of
Prussia, daughter of Queen Victoria. has
given birth to, a son, causing great re-
5oiciug in Prussia and much satisfaction
In England. s1' aaA e.s,sestsE
The advices by the China mail con-
hfms the previously reported short sup
plies Of tea. J - UI faf 5L-
Hon. William B. Reed, the U. s.
Commissioner to China, has sailed on
board the q. 8. frigate Minesota, en-
voute for home, via India.
GREAT BRITAIN.-The approaching
session of Parliament was looked for
ward to with unusual interest, hopes be-
ing entertained that explanations will
be made which will tend to modify the
existing suspense.
aForged bills of exchange were in cir.
culation in London to q large amount.
Ngwas estimated that e 900 worth of
these drafts had been issued and were in
circulation.
ThrSe French men-of-war .havegone to
Gsnoa, for the purpose, it was supposed
TO accompany Prince Napoleon and his
bride to France. p =, 2
"A Congress offoreign powers, to as
semble at London, to arrange the dificul-
ties at present existing in Europe, was
spoken Of and it was stated that the
Cabinet at Vienna thought favorably of
the plan, though they manifested hostili-
Vto it when first broached. ,,,s 80
,a!The Paris correspondents of the Times
and Herald both say that the warding
off of hostilities by the means Of such a
Congress was. considered nugatory. 1t
was reported that Persigny is likely to be
Embassador to England. and his reap
pointment is regarded as q sign OF
peace, 'sssl = - ---''' %
rITALY.7The King Of Naples was al
Naples wi.R improving health. - lf
The Grand Duke of Tuscany has re-
fused to accede to AustFia's request, re.
garding the exchangeof Tuscan for Aus.
&rian troops.
The British, government had address
ed sanotesto Sardinia in very friendly
but'vesy earnest, terms, strongly depre
eating the war policy. 2 81
.sAusTRIA.-The Emperor of Austria
issIan interview with the Directors of th'
National Bank. said that the government
could count with certainty, in case o
need, on the strenuous support of the en-
tire population Of Germany, but assured
them-o his complete confidence in {
speedg and amicable arrangement.
RUssIA.--It was reported that Aus
tria aid Russia were ION better terms
TheE Emperor, Alexander, it was said
had written q letter to Emperor Franci
Joseph which the latter considered ex
Aremely sstisfsctoryd II Fl u HUH
..rAs Russian vloan of o30, ,00O, ,000 rou
alss .hsd been nearly concluded with tn
R6thsciiiidsg g oii t's ie '''Fis F.aA ~''f7
Considerable agitation existed through
.out11 1qast and Hungary. Thes ferme
tation at Galicia, was such that 5000
tfe0Psiwere concentrated along that fror
ter u provide against on outbreak.
.qThe. Vienna correspondent Of the Tm'
ssystheAEAustria will never consent +
thS eettewent ofJthe; Italian question
an European Congress.
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