Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-07-18

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for manning the Navy.
Lord Pamerston repeated a statement that
| no reformation could be introduced AT present
On the 9th, in the House of Lords, Lord
| Stratford de Redcliff gave notice OF resolu-
ton approving the neutral attitude assumed by
government relying on the continuance OF that
policy at the same time adopting measures for
the completion of the national defences.
Lord Lyndhurst strongly advocated rigOr-
Gus measures of defence, both ON land and on
sea- He thought that regular military force
of 100 900 men ought to be maintained and an
equal force of disembodied trained militia. He
regarded the assertion, that France had no
risk to invade England, as undeserving of
consideration. England ought to live in per-
feet independence of French forbearance-re-
lying alone on the vigor of the people.
Lord Granville deprecated the introduction
of topic Of so delicate nature. He thought
that Lord Lyndhurst's remarks were calculat-
ed to annoy and irritate the French. He
spoke, however, as did other members, in IA
vor of strengthening the military and naval
defences.
In the Commons, the Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer, in answer to Mr. Baxter, said the at
tention of the government had been called to a
contract to carry mails between Galway and
the United States but he had not yet consid-
cred whether it would be advisable, in the in
terest of the public, that said contract should,
under certain conditions, be cancelled. He
intended, however, to move for select COM
mittee to inquire into the whole system of con-
tracts.
Charles Villiers has been appointed Presi-
dent of the Poor Law board with a seat in the
Cabinet vice Miner Gibson, who accepted the
post declined by Golden.
The London Advertiser gives currency to
the rumor that Mr.. Golden is likely to be of
fered the Governor-G eneralship of Canada. 1t
is stated that DiSraeli was offered barOnetcy
on his retirement from office, which he de-
clined
Mr.. Mure, British Consul at New Orleans,
sued for and obtained divorce from his wife
in London.
A deputation from the Atlantic Steamship
Company'S Galway line waited on the Chan
cellor of Exchequer, to urge sundry improve
ments in Galway harbor.
1t is announced that the Atlantic Telegraph
Company have obtained the cooperation of
Robert Stephenson, Prof. Milestone and
Thomson, who, with Mr.. Varet consulting
electrician of the company, and other scientific
inviduals, will form committee to investigate
and advise as to the construction of the next
cable. Mr. Seward, Secretary Of the Attain
tic Telegraph Company, publishes letters con-
tradicting the absurd rumor that the cable had
never been in practical operation. He shows
that there were actually transmitted total OF
three hundred sixty-six messages or three
thousand nine hundred and forty words.
Fourth of July In London
The 4th of July was celebrated in London
by banquet at st. James Hall. Gen. r. b.
Campbell U. S. consul at London, presided.
Among the guests were Messrs. Dallas, John
Bright, NJ p, Cyrus w. Field, and others.
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with much enthusiasm. Mr.. Dallas in speech
compared the United States in re in its wish
for independence, and, without entering into
the merits Of the war, expressed warm sympa-
thy with the spirit of national independence,
let it exist where it may, and concluded by
proposing a sentiment to that effect.
The chairman proposing the toast of non
Intervention the true policy of free gov
eminent, coupled with it in eulogistic terms
the names Of Mr.. Bright. That gentleman
responded in a characteristic speech in which
he gave the strongest assent to the toast, and
reiterated his administration for American
principles.
Sundry other speeches were made and the
affair passed off well.
France.
1t is again currently reported in well in
formed quarters that the Emperor intends tc
return to Paris by the middle of July. 1t is
stated that naval preparations never were more
actively carried on than at present, both al
Toulon and at Brest. Another division of the
army at Lyons is under orders for Italy.
The vintage is expected to be superior in
| quality, but not abundant.
The harvest in Algeria is completed. The
crops were good. Flour was dull. In Paris,
wheat had declined so cents.
The corps d'armee of Pelssier, to observe
the frontier of the Rhine, was to be completed
and established in the environments by the 18th
of July. 1t consists of 100000 infantry, 1000
cavalry, and 400 cannons.
Cochin China.
The Paris Moniteur has the following dis
patch -"Laigan, April %. We have attacked
| the army of AMMAN, 10000 strong. Before
| defeating the enemy, we took the fort, monnt-
ing nineteen and swivel gun. The loss OF
the enemy was four hundred killed. Our loss
was fourteen killed. thirty wounded.
Russia.
Four Russian corps d armee are already
placed on a war footing. All officers on limit
ed leave have been ordered to join their regi-
nient. levy of recruits is shortly expected.
| The Times Vienna correspondent says there
was something unusual going on between
France. Russia, and Turkey, and it would not
be surprising if Turkey should turn against
| Austria.
The Very Latest.
The Times has re-appointed an Gown cor.
respondent at Berlin Until some time has
elapsed, his assertions must be taken some.
what on trust. The Prussian proposals, he
says, are now in the hands of Russia and Eng
land. With England Prussia has been unsuc-
cessful, but she has more hope of Russia; and
tl,,t e nfn fhoff bn e, %
likely to take any active part against Ger
many.
By the end of next week the Prussian army
will be in fell march. The Guards will be
stationed so as to be ready to march at any
moments notice, either to the Rhine or Silesa
Prussia will make her proposals to France
! They will unquestionably be refused; and then
Prussia will be compelled either to support her
diplomacy with bayonets or eat her buck.
The Berlin correspondent of the Times
gives an outline of the peace propositions Of
| Prussia, which seem to be known in France.
The Paris correspondent of the Advertiser
says liking Leopold of Belgium is DESTROYS
! of proving to the diplomats of Europe that
Venetia must be a separate independent State
! lie even proposes to effect this settlement with
| the consent of Austria, if the crown be be.
slowed upon the Austrian archduke, Maximil-
ian, brother to the Emperor of Austria and
the husband Of King Leopods daughter, the
princess Charlotte.
The Times correspondent says the Prince
of Prussia is impressed with the idea of being
a great captain, and his utmost ambition is to
command as generassimo of the army of the
Germanic confederation.
Liverpool Markets.
LIVERPOOL, July Cotton.-Sales the past
week, $4,000 bales market dull, but steady.
BreddStgfs.-The market has a downward
tendency; all qualities have slightly declined
| the weather has continued favorable for crops .