The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1859-10-27

paymaster of the Harper's Ferry Armory, for
the $505 taken from him, to purchase comforts
for himself and the prisoners. 5na De-
Hdrper's Ferry, Oct. 23.--G. w. Chambers,
Recorder Of the town, is now the acting Mayor.
and has been appointed by Col. Craig, captain
of the Armory guard. 1t ia coniectured from
certain developments that tomorrow night was
the time originally fixed for the general attack
Patrol companies have been organized here,
and at Bolivar, and Camp Hill The evidences
are daily accommodating, that the insurrection
was based upon widespread national organ
ization, and that many persons in other States,
whose names are prominent, had completely
with the conspirators. The two men from
Chambersburg, Penn, who captured an insur-
gent, state that the negro, Fred Douglas, had
been there within few days of the attack,
holding secret meetings with the Abolitionists.
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
Halifax, Oct. l9--The steamer Europa ar.
rived here this afternoon from Liverpool, with
dates to the 9Th inst.
The steamer Kangaroo arrived at Queens.
town on the 9Th. The steamer Ocean Queen
arrived ont on the 18th, and the Persa on the 9th.
1t was reported that the steamer Great East
ern was expected to leave Portland for HOLY.
head on the day the Europa sailed.
Italian affairs are unchanged. There was
great agitation at Naples, and numerous arrests
had been made. ...
Later advices from India had been received.
The discharged European troops had consented
to 60 to China.
The ship American Congress was ashore in
the English channel. 1t was expected she
would be saved.
The United States frigate Constellation and
steamer Sumter were at St. Vincents, Septem-
Der 23d.
The ship American Congress got aground
near Cowes light, but got off and was towed to
Spithead. - ---
The ship Cano, from New York for Rotter-
dam, was ashore at South Pampus on the 4th.
No particulars.
The ship Lancaster, from San Francisco for
Australia, foundered off Maaki, July 10th.
There was nothing further known as to the
proceedings of the Zurich Conference, beyond
the general assertion that some progress con.
tinued to be made towards the signing of a
treaty of peace. 1t is said the treaty will be
complicated, and will leave Austria with the
door open TO quarrel with Piedmont.
The Paris Constitutional has an article by
the chief editor, stating that the preliminaries
at Villafranca had rescued Italy from every
foreign Intervention, under whatever name aud
from whatever power. France confines herself
to giving the Italians proper advice, which, if
followed, would have insured the prosperity Of
Central ltslyj but having in vain offered ad.
vice, she cannot dictate orders for Italy.
The latest reports say that treaty between
France and Austria will probably be signed on
the 10th or 18th inst.
Austria has consented to sign on all ques.
tons belonging to Lombardy.
The British official correspondence relative
TO the Peiho affair has been published. Lord
Russell fully approves the course taken. He
says that preparations are making, in coniunc.
ton with France, to enable the forces to sup.
port the Plenipotentaries in their instructions.
Minister Bruce's letter expresses the opinion
that the Chinese will not make difficulties about
exchanging qualifications with him, as the con.
dition under which the American Minister is
alone entitled to visit Pekin contain nothing of.
fensive to the Chinese
Mr.. Bruce acknowledges his Indebtedness to
Mr.. Ward and Com. Tatnall, and concludes by
saying "Mr. Wards position is one of consid.
cradle difficulty, nor do / see, after our unsuc-
cessful attempt at Peiho, that any course was
open save the one he adopted"
The Ns@s city article of Friday evening says
the demand for money has increased.
The Times says the funds are quiet, with a
slight tendency towards an increase in the de-
mand.
Accounts from Paris of Mr.. Mason's funeral
on the 5th inst, at the O. S. chapel, say the
foreign Ministers were all present. and numer-
Gus other distinguished persons attended. The
body was to be sent Immediately to America.
The Paris Pdt,is says that special corps of
fifteen hundred men will 60 to China, via Egypt
Tho forfifcofinnc m the Of
from Havre to Caen, are being carried on with
extreme rapidity.
The London Herulds special Paris CORES.
pendent says it is strictly true that Napoleon
has secret understanding with Austria and
Sardinia, which enables him to command the
whole Italian seaboard as far as Civita Vecchia,
and another step In furtheranee of his scheme
is an expedition to Morocco, as the Mediterra.
mean squadron which sailed from Toulon, with
ten thousand men, for Morocco would com.
mand the African coast from Algiers to Centa.
The Times correspondent is assured that six
steel-plated frigates have been ordered and
twenty large transports, capable of conveying
fifteen hundred men each, are building or or
dered. J. HS
Accounts from Italy say that at Modena, on
the 9Th, Annti, the President of the late Militia
~ Commission of the Ex- Duke of Parma, was
discovered to have arrived at Parma in dis
guise, having gone there to get up conspira.
cy. The door of the guard-house where be
took refuge was forced by the populace and
Anniti was killed. Perfect tranquility had sub
sequenrly prevailed.
Another version of the affair says he was
merely passing through the city, and was drag
ged through the streets, bufeted, and finally
that his head was cut Off and carried in tri.
umph. $50
A vague rumor was in circulation, that the
Prince Carignaud had accepted the Regency of
Central Italy for the King Of Sardinia
1t has been confirmed that the Sandman
Minister at Rome had received his passports.
The Government of Bologna has adopted the
Sandman customs tariff.
Maxziui has addressed letter to the King Of
Sardinia, frankly renouncing his personal opin-
ion, and promising to support the democratic
party, if the King can and will make Italy free.
The letters from Naples say there is great
agitation there. Fourteen persons belonging
to the highest families have been arrested, be.
ing accused of holding meetings for the discus
sion of political affairs. The Government was
taking active precautionary measures against
an apprehended outbreak.
The Pope has informed the great Powers
that he will not give up his temporal powers,
and viii, K necessary, call upon the Catholic
powers TO support him.
Advices from Turkey say that Omar Pashs,
chief of the army of Bagdad, has been deprived
of his command, because he abuses his au-
thority.
The reported appearance of the plague at
Beyrout is denied.
From South America, accounts say that the
negotiations initiated by the American Minis
ter had ended without any result. Mr.. Yancey
was about to embark for the United States.