The penny press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1859-1860, 1860-02-15

the present position Of the San Juan diff
Guilty. II says: "We have reasons to think
that the proposals made TO the Americans are
such as may fairly, satisfy both countries.
Instead Of standing out for the Rosario Chan.
mel, and the whole group of islands as against
the Deharo Channel, third channel is pro-
posed for the boundary line which will not
only evade the two disputed courses but will
leave the Americans In possession Of the
largest share Of the disputed territory. This
channel, In its course, cuts of the Island Of
San Juan alone to tho West, and, consequently,
leaves US with this island only, while the
Americans will retain the remainder. 30
considerable. In fact, is the concession thus
made, that 1t reasonably suggests o little oom-
| punctionj and We believe that the American
Government will be asked to give us the whole
Of certain coast Of hsadland which the
forty-ninth parallel now auts In two. We so
hope this reasonable proposal will be accepted.
The riotous proceedings at the Church of
st. Georges, in East London, reached most
disgustful hight on Sunday, the Goth ult. tl4i
The church was crammed with noisy mob
who not only prevented the services from
being performed, but endeayored to demolish
tho altar, and indulged in the pastime Of
throwing about cushions, er-books, 80.
The officials Of the church were treated with
personal violence, and considerable property
was destroyed. The matter had claimed the
attention Of both Houses of Parliament and
the Government had promised measures to put
q stop to the disgusting proceedings. 7e' ".
France--The Paris Unioers is suppressed.
The Moniteur, in publishing the decree Of sup
preston, says among the reasons for the
measure Is the irritating controversy of the
journal, by which religious opinion was dis
concerted, the country agitated, and the fan-
dsmsntal basis on which the relations between
the church and civil society are established arc
undermined. It Is stated that the immediate
offense which led to the suppression Of tho
Unirers, was the publication, on tho 29th, of
an eucyolical letter Of the Pope TO the Arch.
Bishops and Bishops, In which he states the
motives Of his refusal to accept the advice of
the Emperor to give up the Romagna. Other
journals had been forbidden TO publish the
letter. The correspondent of religious peri
odical had received second warning. The
Moniteur of the 31st says the Government had
only deplored the irritating character of the
controversy on religious questions. The
Unirers having been suppressed, violent
articles in reply to its provocation are hence
forth without motive and without excuse.
The whole press will understand that thess
grave questions must be discussed With that
quietness and moderation which are required |
by the interests of the public peace and re-
spect for religion.
A medal was about TO be struck at the Paris
mint to commemorate the signing Of the treaty |
Of Commerce between England and France. |
Orders were received at Toulon to prepare tho |
plated frigate Gtorie for sea with the utmost |
dispatch. She carries thirty-six rified guns |
and steel prov Of enormous dimensions.
un-I I~n l.
The Paris journals publish dispatch from |
Chambsrg which states that on the 9th the
party hostile to the accession Of Savoy to
France made q demonstration. Nearly two |
hundred and fifty persons assembled from all |
parts Of Savoy at the request of the citizens Of |
Shambsrg and asked information from the
Government as to whether it was the intention
Of the King of Sardinia to cede the province
to France. Tho Governor replied that the
King would not willingly cede the Province.
The statement was received with loud cries of
Vire te Rot. The population Of Chamberg
were complete strangers to the demonstration
which took place in the street, and it was in
ferred that their feelings were consequently
sympathetic with France.
The Paris Flour market had declined 1@2f.
per sack. Wheat was also lower In most of
the provincial markets. The Paris Bourse
was greatly depressed, and fall off of l per
cent. had taken place. The panic is asoribed
by the Paris correspondent Of the Daily Neps
to the breach between the Emperor and the
Pope. e'
The Swiss Federal Council had drawn up @
circular despatch expressing alarm at the
possibility of the annexation Of Savoy and
Nice to France.
italy-Count Cavour's contemplated visit
to Paris and London is temporarily postponed.
The Nsapolitan General Anelli had de-
manded reinfOroements. It is stated that the |
troops on the frontier were to be increased.
Austyia--It was considered not unlikely
that state of siege would be proclaimed in
Hungary as we'll as venetia before long.
Agitation continually prevailed at Venetia,
In the course of one day seven officers were
attacked and wounded in Verona, and the
cavalry were ordered to clear the streets. At
tempts were made to hoist the tri-colored flag
at Chioggia, Portisco and Palestriana, Nume-
rous individuals had been arrested ct Venice |
for insulting persons promensdiug while mill |
tary music was being performed. s
The authorities Of Venice had been made |
acquainted with the determination of Austria |
to retain that place and defend it to the ut |
most. |
The India and China mails from Calcutta,
December 22d, and Hong Kong, December l3. |
have been delivered. Their news was oenar. |
alIy antioipated. e'
The daath of Mana sab;h ma. r.o.,a.a :,
almost certain. He i, sa;d A hasa J;sa :,
fever. and that b;s ch;af adv;sor =, ~. ~ ns,9 ~
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