The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-09-30
From T. urOpe---AdditIUnal by the Arabia.


The Independence Beige asserts that
France is making vigorous naval prepara-
riOns for the coast deiences.
At the meeting of the Paris Conference
the Ottoman Ambassador announced that
the Sultan had agreed exceptionally, and for
this time only, to grant an lnvesture to Cen
sor as the Hospidor of both Moldavia and
Wallachia the government of these places,
however, to be conducted separately.
On motion of the Russian Plenipotentia.
ry, another year was allowed for the settle
ment Of the question of the Convent prop
erty in the Principalities.
The Austrian and Turkish Ministers were
called on for an early statement of the decis-
ion they had come to regarding the naviga-
ton of the Danube. They were not pre-.
pared with the required information, and
promised to communicate the observa-
lions of the Conference to their Govern
ments.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Herald contradicts the report that twenty
frigates have been ordered to be built at
Cruizat. 1t says the rumor arose from an
immense order given for iron plates, which
are intended for the embrasurers at Cher
bourg.
The Mon1teur publishes the agricultural
statistics of Agiers, showing that the recent
harvest in that country has been satsfac-
tory.
Two additional prominent French exiles
publish 10 the London Times their views Of
the late amnesty. w. E. Grunet declines
to accept, denying the right of the Emperor
either to prescribe or pardon him. Felix
Yatt determines as matter of policy to ac-
cept the amnesty and return to France,
where he thinks patriots may do more good
than by remaining aloOf.
Prince Napoleon had gone to Switzer-
land, and it was supposed his jcurny had
reference to the intended interview between
the Emperors.
M Della Gurreniere had gone to st
Sanvene. His mission refers to the intend
ed liberal reform of the press laws.
The monthly returns of the Bank of
France, shows an increase in cash, of G, 80,
900 francs.
1t was reported in Paris, that France had
notified the Porte that she does not intend
to treat the Suez Canal affair as a political
question.
The article in the Mondeur sent down to
60f. 4Oc., but vague rumor subsequently
was current, that Il treaty of peace was
signed. The rents improved to 66f. Coo
A letter from Paris published in the Ia
dependence Beige, says the Emperor of
france made peace merely for the purpose
Of putting down the moral supremacy of
England, and unless she submits quietly
there must be war.
King Victor Emanuel received the Tus-
can delegation Oh the Sd inst In reply to
their address he thanked them for their ex-
pressed wish for annexation, and its accom-
plishment can only take place by the nego-
tiations which are absent to begin on the
affairs of Italy. He would support the
cause of Tuscany before the formers, and
hoped that Europe would not refuse to prac-
tice towards Tuscany that work Of redress
ing grievances which it under more favor
able circumstances practices towards Greece,
Belgium, and the Danubian Principalities.
The vote in Parma on the annexation to
Piedmont, resulted in its favor by $4,000
against 800 votes
The Paris journals praise Victor's speech
to the Tuscan delegation. They conclude
that it is almost certain that a Congress
will assemble
The French Ambassador at Florence has
beeu recalled
A new Sandman loan of five million
dollars was expected to be soon announced.
The Central Association of the master
builders of London had determined to de-
clare their yards open to wOrkmen the 18th
inst. provided the wOrkmen would abide by
the declaration against trade combinations.
This it was presumed would scarcely alter
the situation of affairs.
The London Times in an editorial article
ridiculing the talk of American Shareholders
with regard to reviving the slave trade,
points to the renewed activity on the part
of the United States Government to put
down the slave trade.
The papal troops continue to threaten the
legations.
From eight to twelve thousand troops
with twelve pieces of cannon, were assembled
at Pesaro.
The Paris correspondent of the London
Times says much importance is attached to
the Metternich mission to St. Savier.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE GREAT EASTERN.
By the Arabia, we have the following
details of the trial trip of the Great Eastern {:
The great event of the week had been the
departure of TIE Great Eastern for sea, The
Nova Scotian brought out news that the
vessel had proceeded down the Thames as
far as Puraeet, on the 18th, and anchored
there for the tide of the following morning
Her departure from her moorings, accom-
panied by four powerful tugs, two at the
bows, and two at the stern, gave rise to
scene Of the greatest enthusiasm on fthe
Tha mes, which was continued at all the
prominent points. Capt. Harrison and the
most experienced Thames pilot directed the
ships motions. MIR. Scott Russell was on
the bridge, directing the action of the en-
gines, both of. which, screw and paddle,
were under steam. Capt. Comstock, of the
Collins steamer Baltic, stood aft to transmit
directions to the men at the wheel, the new
steering apparatus not being completely
fitted. The very first turn in the river
demonstrated that the ship was as complete
ly under command as river steamer and
that the only difficulties to contend with
were the sharp curves in the stream She
steers as easily as wager boat, aud her
engines were found capable of starting her
or arresting her motion literally almost by
single molten of the hand. The only diff
Guilty experienced was at Blackwell Point,
whore the river forms an acute anrlo and in