The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-05-07
Important from Europe.


Nrw YoRx, MAY 2
The steamship Bremen arrived yester-
day from Bremen and Southampton, 10th
inst.
The aspect of European political affairs
is unchanged. The ministerial statement
in relation thereto was made in both hou-
ses of Parliament on the 18th. All parties
in England had agreed to take their stand
on the treaties of 1915.
The propagation Of Parliament was to
take place on the 18th.
Prussia was about to raise loan of e..
100000
Consols closed on the 18th at 94l for
money and 945 IS for account. The dis
count market was inactive and transactions
had been effected at fraction below the
bank minimum.
The statement made by Lord Mains
bury says that it was a matter Of regret
that Lord Cowley had not been allowed
longer time to mediate, as there would
have been more chance of a successful re-
suit than at present. The Ministry could
not, however refuse the proposal made by
Russia for a Congress. The Five Powers
agreed to the stipulations that the treaties
of 1915 should be left undistnrbed, but
subsequently collateral questions arose as
to the composition Of the Congress, and
the disarmament Of the powers antagonis-
tic to each other The latter, he regretted
to say, had not been settled
1t was the opinion of Her Aajests's gov
eminent that disarmament was necessary
previous to the assembling Of the Con-
gress. 1t was his opinion that it would be
much better to submit this point to COM
mission of army officers than to the Con-
gress, that the Congress might have only
political subjects to consider.
Sardinia had also been invited to disarm
but refused on the ground Of her non-ad-
mission to the Congress.
Some remarks were made By Lord Clar-
endon and Derby, the former STATING thet
no party spirit would prevesse ch-.p fer ca
making every allowance for the u,ifh, = :
of the subject, and that he should only be
too glad to hear of its success, and the lat
ter stating that in case of war, which God
forbid, the position of England must be
one of armed neutrality.
In the Commons, D Israeli made SINH
lar statement to that of Lord Malmsbury.
Lord Palmerston thought the Congress
might meet at once and settle the real
questions upon which the peace of Europe
depended Let France and Austria with
draw their troops from Central Italy, and
pledge themselves that at no future time
they shall return. The Congress might
then, If it pleased, 60 into the question Of
the amelioration of Italy in general
Lord Jno Russell conceded with Pal
merston. He thought it would be condu,
Give to the interests of peace to admit Sar-
DINA to the Congress.
QUEBEC, May 2-The steamship North
Briton, from Liverpool April Goth, arrived
.
later than those by the Bremen at New
York
GREAT BRIrAIS-Parliament was pro-
rogued on the 18th Ehe Lord Chancellor
read the Queens speech, which merely
says that a dissolution has been resolved
on to give an opportunity for an expires
sion of opinion on public affairs, and give
TO the Government the confidence of the
House of Commons. The dissolution was
, to take place on the Odd and the elections
in 4 few DAYS afterwards.
FRASCE-The article in the Noni,str az
ter explaining the present position of the
negotiations, says France has even dispo-
sition TO assent 70 a disarmament before
the Congress meets, and thinks definite
understanding for the meeting Of the Con.
gress must soon be established
The French IS opened buoyant on the
10Th, but closed Hat at 61f G5.
rumor was circulated in London on
the 18th tina. the Emperor Napoleon 5
life had been attempted, but obtained
little credence, and was wholly unfounded
| SARDrxIA.-Sardinia on the 18th assented
to the principle of general disarmament
! leaving the details 10 the Congress.
AUsTRIA.-Final propositions from Eng
land to Austria were sent TO Vienna on the
/ 18th.
IrALY-A seditious riot had taken place
amongt the students at Bologna The troops
were ordered 20 fire upon them, and seve-
raj persons were wounded.
| The King of Naples had taken leave Of
! his family and received the sacrament.
IxDIA-The Bombay mail Of March &c
! had been telegraphed Tranquility pre-
vailed in India There was great opposi
ton to the increase Of the import duties
| LIVERPOOL BREADsTUFFs buoyant. Rich
ardson Spence & Co, quote flour advanced
| 6d6ls for French in sacks American
| quoted l0s(d lbs Sd Wheat advanced I'd
| 63d, principally on French grades. Amer
lean descriptions quoted, western red S. Cd
| @9s 4d; do white IS .d@ los; white south
ern lOs6l0s Cd Corn quiet and steady
yellow As 9d@6s I'd, white IS 3dc91s cd
Beef firm at full prices Pork firm at an
advance on all sorts; Van Brunts selling
us I'd Bacon quiet Lard dull Tallow
in good demand at an advance of Is
butchers quoted at 55s(S 55s cd. Sugar
quiet Coffee firm. Rice buoyant
In the London market wheat was buoy
ant at an advance of l@2s Sugar firm
for good, bnt hesvy for inferior. Coffee
firm Tea also firm, Congon ! and Is
Rice firm at a slight advance on Carlina--
Tallow 54s cd and SOS Cd. Linseed Oh
2Ss 3D.
LONDON MONEY MARKEr-Consols closed
on the 10Th at 94sG95,
The London Ties reports shares of Hi
nois Central Railroad at SO and 80 pei
cent discount; do per cent bonds 1860
"a. New York Central shares 20 p
Erie II; Pennsylvania Central 6:
mortpape 90 q %