Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1859-03-15
MISCELLANEOUS
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS

Df THE STEAMShlf itRhbiS.
Attention had beon called in the House OF
Commons to the seizure by the Portuguese OF
a British ship, on the coast Of Mozambique,
and explanations were asked from the govern
ment. The ministers replied that an explana-
ton had been demanded from Portugal.
Sir c. Napier mentioned the fact that a few
nights ago a French war ship anchored off
Spithead. departing before morning, and asked
whether the Admiralty were cognizant of the
fact. and whether it was done for the purpose
of taking soundings!
Sir S. Parkington replied affirmativcly, but
he knew nothing of the purpose. There was
nothing unusual in the fact.
Leave was given to bring in a'bill abolishing
all distinctions between the Parliamentary
olths of Professionals and Roman Catholics.
In the House of Lords Lord Malmsbury said
the government was led to believe that at no
very distant period the Austrian and French
troops would evacuate the Roman States at the
request OF the Papal government.
In the House OF Commons Lnrd PilmerSton
called attention to the state of Europe, with
the view Of asking whether the government
were in a position to make any declaration that
peace would probibly remain uninterrupted :
DIsraeli. in reply, expressed his conviction that
the great powers had no wish to disturb the
settlement of 1915, although there were cir.
cumstlnceS touching Italy calculated to excite
apprehensionS. In the face Of warlike prepare
tons government had not been idle in the
interests Of peace. lie alluded to the prospect
of the evacuation of the Roman States by the
French and Austrian troops. and to Lord Crow
lcy's conciliatory mission to Vienna, and closed
by appealing to the House to postpone a dis,
cussion Of the matter and trust to the efforts Of
A.. tha M, IN &c E,,roDa
Mr.. Parkington then brought up the navy csti-
mates. on which a general debate ensued, du.
ring which Sir Charles Napier asserted that
France had command Of the British channel
and the Mediterranean; but this Sir S. Parking
ton denied.
The number Of men asked for was promptly
voted.
The baronctcy is about to be conferred on
Mr.. Cunard.
THE LATEST.
The Times, of Friday evening, notes an in.
activity in the funds. The tendency toward
q renewed weakness from political causes was
being countcracted by the supply Of money
and a prospect Of its increase.
From France the rumors are still warlikc,
but Lord Crowley'S mission to Austria has in
spired increased hopes Of peace.
The Paris correspondent Of the London Her
aid says that war is so far resolved on that the
corps to onmenc the campaign has been de-
signated. and orders had been given to the
- Minister Of War to prepare the plan Of opera
tons. 1t is also said th,t the representatives
OF the foreign courts in Paris have abandoned
all hope OF 4 plcifc solution. 1t is reported
th,t orders to prepare for the campaign in TIA
ly were given BY the Emperor Immediately al
ter his return from Compeign.
A,nthnr nirc,,1ur hos hp.n icci,n1 by fhp
Minister of the Interior to the Projects Of the
Departments. the purport Of which is to ex
press the confident hope that, Notwithstanding
the Emperor's desire to maintain peace, should
he be forced to war he may count on the patri-
otism and devotion Of the French people.
A war ofic. circular directs that the troops
be trained TO forced marches and night bivouac.
All the military surgeons have been ordered to
Join their Corps, and immense quantities Of lint
have been sent to Lyons. All the regiments of
the Imperial guard are to be supplied with
rid.d cannon constructed on a new plan.
4 Genoa letter says that France has taken
up seven transports, to be held in readiness in
that port
The Times Vienna correspondent says that
the Emperor of Austria is preparing for u VI
gorous defence Of the Italian States, and that
the Austrian army in Italy is to be placed on
the war footing.
From Sardinia there is a report that Napo-
leon is about to visit the King.
Three new forts are to be constructed at
Venice.
Adyices from Turkey say that more troops
have gone to the Danube, and that the Govern
ment was arming six frigates and preparing
numerous transports, their destination, in case
of war. to be the ports Of the Adriatic.
r. =, cid that Ruccio &c Denntiatinp for n loan
of s5, O0O, 900 with the RothschildS.
Paris letters say that Prince Napoleon re-
ceived an immense dcputation Of Italians on
the Goth of February, and made a speech on
Italian affairs, which sympathizes with their
most ardent wishes. The French Minister of
War has contracted for ten millions of rations.
The second division of troops has been ordered
from Algier, to France. 1t is rumored that
Gen. Lanioricier has offered his services to the
Emperor of France in case Of hoStilitieS. All
the active battalionS in Paris are to be in
creased. BY making each regiment Of infantry
TO consist of fifteen hundred men. Prince Ma.
polesn is reported to be instigating war.
The Sandman Senate has adopted a bill for
q loan of fifty millions Of francs.
Austria is steadily preparing for the defence
of her Italian possessions. The garrison at
Vienna is fully prepared to march at a short
notice. Great activity prevails in the arsenal
at Venice, where hospitals and army bakeries
have been established. Gun-boats have been
placed at the mouth of the river 20. The
garrison at Fcnara has been reinforced.
SPAIN.-ThcC Chamber Of Deputies has grant
ed extraordinary credits for strengthening the
posts at Mahon, Ferral and other places. One
hundred deputies of the Cortcs had declared
in faver Of free trade in cotton and corn.
IrALY.-Thc Duchess of Parma signed n
treaty with Austria, authorizing the latter to
occupy all the forts in her dominions in case of
hostili,ies. a large number of Austrian dc.
serters have crossed the Piedmontcsc 'front.' re
to join the Sardinians.
PRussIA.-Prussia favorS peace, but declares,
while reserving her action as an European pow
or She will nevertheless fulfil her duties as a
member of the German confederation. Prus.
has declared her determination to oppose any
attempt to prevent the uRion Of the Principall'
ties by fo,ce.
Later from Msxico-The Liberal, Triumphant.
New ORLEANS. March l2.-The steamship
Tennessee, from Vera Cruz on the 9th. Is be-
lox, coming up. A battle is reported to have
taken place near Cordovo, and the left wing OF
Miramon's army completely routed by the lib
erals. Miramon lost 100 men killed, three
guns and 800 muskets, besides a large quantity
of ammunition.
Degollado was preparing to march upon the
capital with 10000 ~ men.
The liberals have captured Guanajuato and
Aguas Csllentes.