Worcester daily spy., 1859-02-18
SIX DAYS
LATER FROM EUROPE.
SIX DAYS
Arrival of the Prince Albert at St. Johns.

ST.. JOINS, n. F., Feb 1.-THE Galway
steamship Prince Albert, with Liverpool ad-
vices of the 4th and 9th inst, has arrived at
this port.
The political disquietude throughout Europe
is increasing.
Great Britain.
The British Parliament opened on the Sd
inst. The Queens speech was very non-com-
initial, and was silent on the war question,
causing a decline in the funds both in London
and Paris. The speech threatens the sending
of force against Mexico.
The encouragement of cotton cultivation in
India has been the subject of debate in the
House of Commons
The Bombay mail of January 1lth was tele-
graphed from Suez
Various British successes are reported in
India.
Queen Victoria opened the British Parlia-
ment in person on the Sd inst. Her speech
commences with congratulations on India, the
state of that country, and the progress which
the British arms are making there.
On the subject of foreign affairs, her Majesty
says q receive from all foreign powers as
surances of friendly feeling To cultivate and
confirm this feeling, to maintain inviolate the
faith of public treaties, and contribute, as far
as my influence can extend, to the preserva-
JOn OF general peace, are OUJeclS OF my un-
ceasing solicitude."
The conclusion of treaties in regard to the
Principalities, and one of commerce with
Russia, are notable, and the latter is referred
to as an indication of the complete reestab-
Gshment of the peace between the two coun-
tries.
The treaties with China and Japan, are
mentioned as promising great commercial ad-
vantages.
Satisfaction is expressed at the abolition by
France, of negro emigration from the East
coast of Africa, and pending negotiations give
promise of the total abandonment Of the sys-
TEN.
In respect to Mexico, the speech says, ''the
state Of the Republic of Mexico distracted by
civil wars, has induced me to carry forbear-
ance to the utmost limit in regard to wrongs
and iadignities to which British residents have
been subject at the hands of the contending
parties. They have been carried to such an
extent, that have been compelled to give in
structions to the naval forces in those seas, to
demand and enforce reparation.'
An increased expenditure on the navy is
asked on account of the universal Introduction
ofsteam power into naval warfare.
The rest Of the speech is devoted to local
matters, and among the measures promised are
parliamentary reform and new bankruptcy
law.
The address and response to the speech was
agreed to in both houses. MELVILLE, in the
House of Commons, complained of silence on
the part of the government in regard to the
threatening state of the Italian question and
other matter of interest. Derby and Disraeli
expressed their confidence in the maintenance
of peace.
Warlike rumors are still in circulation, but
nothing decisive has transpired
France.
Warlike preparations continue.
1t is runiored that the Duke of Malakoff will
soon return, and will be succeeded at London
by the Duke de Montabello.
Prince Napoleon and his bride have arrived
at Paris.
A report is in circulation that the King OF
Sardinia is about to marry sister of the EN-
press of Russia, the widow of the Duke OF
Lenchtenburg.
The steamship City Of Manchester left Liv-
erpool for New York on the ID. The features
of her news were as follows :-Warike prepar
ations were actively going forward Throughout
France, but the ministerial journals were re
commended to keep silence on the subject.
LATEST.
Letters speak of war symptoms being deci
dedly on the increase.
Great anxiety is manifested for the Emper
or's speech at the opening of the Legislature
on the 9TH. 1t is rumored that he is preparing
a surprise for the world, and that war is Ger
tain.
The minister of the colonies has decided that
the emigration of Africans shall be superseded
by that of Chinese.
Rumors are current in England of extensive
warlike preparations, including an increase OF
three thousand men for the navy.
The maria ue of Prince NanOleon with tba
daughter of the King of Sardinia was ceebra-
ted at Turin on the S0th. The bridal party
started forthwith for Paris.