The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-03-09
The Times Vienna correspondent writing Feb. Is

The Austrian journals had been ordered to mod
crate the tone of their articles relative to France
y short time ago the attitude of Austria was
undoubtedly provocative, but at present her policy
is concatory. Although she will consent to re-
fer the Italian question to an European congress,
she will neither refuse to draw her troops from the
Papal states within given period nor will she de-
cline to employ her influence at Rome for the pro-
motion of administrative reforms; and the Govern
ment has expressed its desire to come to AMIGA
BILE understanding with France with regard to the
Papal States.
The cash payments of the Bank of Austria are
described being almost suspended for the present
on account of difficulties thrown in the ay of per-
sons deSrous of changing notes for silver
The NOrd publishes article headed "Respect
for Treaties" in which it endeavors to prove that
Austria has violated the treaties of 1885, and des
rOyed the balance of power established by the in
ternational law of Europe. The Nord trusts that
neither Sardinia nor France will violate the peace
so happily established in Europe. 1t adds, howev-
er, that the audacity with which Austria has moved
troops to the Sandman frontier would justify both
Sardinia and France in driving them back by
force
Austria has proposed to the secondary German
powers treaties of alliance, with view to certain
secret convention with her but it is only to be act
ed upon when the shall be carried to different
theatre than Italy. So long as it shall he confined
to that country, Austria prefers to act alone.
VIENNA, Feb. 4.-Since my letter of yester-
day posted, full confirmation of its most mpor-
tant news has been acquired Austria is willing to
make concession to public opinion, and to cease
give support to the system of msrule which pre-
walls in Central Italy. She lays claim to sponta-
neous action in this matter, but the probability is
that she only yields to the severe moral pressure to
which she is subjected by the other great Powers.
Both England and Prussia strongly dsapprove the
recent policy of the Emperor Napoleon and of Sar-
dnia, but they have not neglected to remind Aus
tra that the present complication of affairs is in
degree to be attributed to the pertinacity with
which she has maintained military position to
which she has no just claim. The treaties of 1915,
which gave the fOrtresses of Ferrara and Piacenza
into her hands, "they being necessary the system
OF defence OF lta ", do not give her right contin-
uay to meddle in the affairs of the other Italian
States. People here talk of the necessity for secu-
ring the WachtsteHuag (''poi ical influence" is
perhaps the best translation) of Austria; but it
Is very doubtful whether Austrian statesmen take
| the proper means for attaining their ends. Bv
systematically opposing the endeavors of the sur
rounding nations to acquire reasonable share of
( political liberty, Austria has made host of
enemies and gained no friends. Even now that the
aim of the Emperor Napoleon is evident to all but
little real sympathy is felt for Austria and she will
not cease to be unpopular unless her home and for
elgn policy undergo change. 1t believed
that the reports of the armaments in the south of
| France were greatly exaggerated, but positive in
formation has now been acquired that they are on
very grand scale. Up to the present moment
neither of the four Austrian armies has been placed
on war footing, but orders to purchase horses
have been issued by the General Commando.
PRUSSIA.
The National Gazette of Berlin publishes an arti-
Gle which gives formal contradiction to the asser-
| ton OF the Austrian journals, which state that
| Prussia had formally declared that any attack by
France against the Austrian possessions in Italy
would be considered by her as a cd8us beH 1t also
positively contradicts the existence of circular
in which the Cabinet of Berlin is said to have made
known its intentions to the German courts, and al
so that of a collective note by Prussia aud England
demanding explanations from France on the sub
| jecl of her armaments.
lie Nord asserts that Prussia has, to certain ex-
tent, became the arbiter of the present situation
| Prussia will not promise France to maintain her
neutral attitude under any eventuality; nor can she
| pledge herself to Austria to make common cause
with her in any conflict in which her interest and
her honor, in her double capacity of great Ger
man and great European power, shall not be
engaged.
PORTUGAL
The Portuguese Government has entered into a
contract with the Mercantile Union Company for
the despatch of a steamer from Lisbon to the
Azores on the 9Th of each month, and on the 18th
to the Cape de Verde Islands.
SARDINIA.
The Opinione of Turin says that if Conservative
Europe disappOints the expectations raised, all
the enthusiastic young men will become partisans
of Mazzni and the revolution.
MARSETLLEs, Feb. 1S.-Advices have been recei-
we'd from Naples to the 18th inst. the daughter of
| Count Aquila had died on the previous day. The
King was in too suffering condition to be trans
ported to Caserta. The Grand Duke of Tuscany
will leave again at the end of the week. The Ge-
papers speak of the formation in Piedmont of
cadres of nine regiments to be composed of volun-
| teers from other States.
LOMBARDY.
letter from Milan in the Times says that the
speech of the Emperor of the French, giving a
complete adherence to the policy of Sardinia, has
convinced everybody to the issue of the present
crisis
TURKEY.
Frenchman having fallen victim to ven
geance at Rodosta, the French Embassy at Con-
ar nIln tpI lol,
police in war steamer to the scene. Fourteen
culpris were arrested and full satisfaction given to
France.
THE LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
LONDON, Feb. l9.-Thc Daily Ne,cs' City Article
says extreme dulness prevailed to-day throughout
the Stock Exchange. The continued armament in
France, and the absence of any recovery on the
Paris BOurse con tinued to check all tendency to
animation. The funds, however, closed as good as
yesterday, a reduction of Is which took place to-
wards the middle of the day, proving merely tenn
porary Sales In preparation for the Indian Loan
appear to have been effected to some extent vet
without prejudicing the market. With the excep-
tion of Indian Railway shares, the other markets
were heavy. Further large safes of LombardO-Ve
nitan shares on order from Viena had considerable
effect upon the stock market generally. The dis
count market was rather more active, but the best
bills were freely taken at rs and per cent.
The operations in gold at the Bank to-day were
important.
The steamer CevIon will take out, on the goth
inst, tl75 PSI in specie for the East, all silver ex-
cept 2365 sovereigns. Some considerable sums
were to-day countermanded for the next vessel for
| bombay, when the exchange comes higher. On
Change this afternoon fresh rise took place in the
rates for bills on Austria. Paper on Holland was
likewise quoted more favorable to this country
The other exchanges remain firm
FRIDAY EvENING.-The Times City Article saws
The English Funds opened this morning without
alteration, but the market was anguid, and few
speculative sales soon caused decline of I'd a
which they remained.
In the Produce mari Of durinp the week pen-
eral tone has rather improved and prices have been
steady.
here has been more inquiry for export partly
on the favorable commercial advces from the Uni
ted States, but the Continent trade is quiet.
The Tea market is very firm. Common Congou
was bought this morning at Is. I'd. per ID. but
cannot now be obtained at that price. Fine mix,
ing kinds, recently arrived, have been sold at full
rates. those under IS. I'd. per h.. being most sought
after.
THE DANUBIAN QUEsTIoN.-The Daily Ne,cs says
that the cloud in the South of Europe is dark and
threatening, but the clouds in the East are big with
empests, and unless Austria, who sends her careat
against the discussion of Italian wrongs, be per-
suaded to hold her peace on Rouman rights it is
not improbable that the solution of the Italian
question may be transferred from Rome and Milan
to Jassy or Bucharest.
The INDIAN LoAN.-The Times says rumor has
been circulated that the Indian loan of f7 000
600 will be in the form of AZ per cent. debenures
redeemable in ten years, and to be issued at par
1t is scarcely probable, however, that the real
| terms VIII De allowed TO tranSplre until they
formally advertised
THE HOUSE OF CoMMoNS-THE MINISTRY AND THE
| OPPosIrIoN.-The Times complains of apathy every
where. The House of Commons is waiting for Sir
John PakingtOn's estimates They are waiting for
Mr.. Disrael's Reform bill. They are waiting for
something to turn up For want of vigorous
wholesome opposition, Government is falling to
pieces. The Chancellor is said to be thinking of
leaving the woolsack for the Bench. The Colonial
Secretary is suspected of a similar intention with
out good a reason, and the Secretary of War is
plainly spoken of as on the move. They really
seem not to whether they stay or go, and the
Opposition if there be one does not inquire.
VENEzUELA.-0ur advices from Caracas extend to
Feb. 10.
The Republic generally quiet. Gen. Paez
was still at Valencia, and had been received wher-
ever he went with the utmost enthusiasm, crowds
of friends and admirers following him. The corpor-
alton and inhabitants of Valencia had paid him the
) honor of an ovation, and had been embraced most
: warmly by Gen. Castro. The new constitution was
published on the Sth ult. 1t is said to be equally
liberal in its religious and political opinions. The
people are largely interested in public progress and
| thorough reform
letter at the latest date from Caracas state:
that the accounts of the i'll health of General Pael
were greatly exaggerated The utmost harmony
prevailed between the President and the veteran
and the utmost confidence felt in the prosperity
! of the country under their united auspices.
The project of general amnesty has been aban-
doned by the Convention in consequence OF disturb
ances in the interior.
t General Soublette had been appointed special
: Commissioner to negotiate the pending boundary
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