The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-03-21


AL the above vessels are in the highest state Of
efficiency, and our interests may be safely left in
their custody
The Fulton arrived at this port yesterday from
Havre and Southampton, with European advices to
the It'll inst, two days later than the accounts pre-
viously received. The news is interesting.
The question Of the annexation of Savoy to
France occupied the attention of the British Par.
Lament and press. The discussion in the House of
Commons on this subject, q report Of which we
publish, shows that it is likely to be made party
question by the English politicians.
No fresh documents relative to public affairs had
been promulgated by the French government II
is stated that soon as the principles of the an
nexation of Savoy to France shall have been set
tied, the Great Powers will be invited to COME.
renee to examine the reasons brought forward by
France in favor of the project.
From Austria we have reports of important GO
vermental reforms. The Imperial Council is hence
forward to be composed of two different
elements, ore proceeding from nominations
by the Emperor-most probably the princes
of the Imperial house, the highest func-
tionaries of the State, and other eminent per-
sons besides the other, proceeding from elections
by the provincial representations, is to be formed,
the difference In population being taken into ac-
count with regard to the number allotted to each
province, and the whole number of members of
this description amounting to thirtyseven. The
Council is to meet in May next The sub
jects to be submitted to the Council
are the deliberation and definite settlement Of the
Budget, control Of accounts, all laws having force
over the whole of the empire, all projects of laws
proceeding from the provincial representative as.
semblies, and any other subjects submitted By the
Emperors command. This is step towards con-
stitutionalism though, of course, a brief one.
There is nothing Of particular Importance from
Italy. II is stated, however, that Chevalier Baoa-
compagni, the Governor General of Central Italy.
has resigned his post In the Marches agitation
still continued.
The Belgian government is collecting materials
whereby to form Judgment as to what changes in
the commercial relations between France and Bel.
gium are to be anticipated from the new Anglo.
French treaty, and what reforms OF the Belgian as
well as French tariff are called for to meet the
case. The object is evidently to propose com
mercial treaty between France and Belgium.
There is no news from the SEQ. of war ia No.
rocco.
meeting of the proprietors Of the Great East
cru had been held in London, at which n motion TO
increase the capital Of the company 100000 vas
adopted.
In London the funds were apparently but little
affected by the Parliamentary debates on the
Savoy question. CoDsols on the 9th were quoted
at 94A s4i.
The Liverpool American produce markets cx-
hibited no material change from previous reports
Cotton and breadstuiis continued dull.
The steamship Circassian, from Galway, March
&, via St. Johns Newfoundland, arrived at this
port this morning.
The Fulton brings advices from Australia, dated
at Melbourne on the 18th and Adelaide on the 18th
of January. The Colonial Parliament were discuss
ing the question OF the defences of the colony in
case of invasion, and opinion was strongly in favor
OF retaining the regular troops already stationed
there. The yield of gold for 1859 exhibited con-
siderable decrease as compared with previous
years, but It was believed that 1860 would show a
large increase, a. new companies were about to
commence operations, with improved machinery
and other appliances for getting out ore.
We have accounts from Buenos Ayres to the
2Ith OF january, and from Rio Janero to the 9Th
ult. The conclusion of peace between Buenos
Ayres and the Argentine Confederation had pro.
duced very beneficial effect upon commercial af
mira Money was plentiful, and trade was RAPIDLY
reviyng. The election had resulted in the triumph
OF tho liberal party, who were favorable to mate.
rial progress In all departments. Brazil continued
her hostile preparations in the South, and /, was
not improbable that Paraguay, Uruguay and the
Confederation would unite against her.
We learn, by despatch from New Orleans. tha,