Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-03-16
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THE EMPEROR'S SPEECH.
By THE CIRCAssIAN.

ST. JOINS, N. F., March 15.-The steam
ship Circassian from Galway on the 9Th inst,
arrived here this forenoon. Her dates are
five days later. Lord John Russell's Reform
Bill extends from the franchise to ten pound
occusancies in counties, and six pounds in
boroughs. The twenty-five smallest boroughs
are to have one instead of two members each,
and the seats thus gained are to be distributed
between the most pOpulous counties and Dor
oughs. Ireland and Scotland get two addition
al members each. corresponding reduction
III franchlze, but the present representation
not to be disturbed. Liberal English journals
are not satisfied with the measure.
The budget has made further progress. All
GladStOne's recommendations, thus far, are
carried
The Atlantic Telegraph Company adopted
the directors report, and agreed to raise EN-
600, and attempt resusitate the cable or recoY-
er as much of it as possible.
The steamer Nimrod was wrecked on her
passage from Liverpool to Cork, ana all on
board, about fifty persons, were drowned Inc
French legislature opened on the ISL OF
March, The emperor's speech promises eve
nv effort for the maintenance OF peace, reIoices
sR&zthe amicable relations OF all European pow
Xers, hopes for speedy peace in Cochin China,
and for Just chastisement Of the perhdy Of
the Chinese. He hopes Italian affairs are ap-
preaching settlement, and has advised Sar
dina that Tuscany must not be annexed, but
that the wishes of the other Italian provinces
may be entertained, provided the rights of the
Holy See be respected. The safety of the
French frontiers requires the annexation of
Savoy, and the emperor hopes his frank eX.
plantations OF the question will cause the great
powers to recognize the justice Of his claim.
He processes establishment at the agitation of
the Catholic world, and points to his effort on
behalf of the pope.
The French army has been reduced by $780,
000 and would be further reduced, but for the
Chinese war and the Italian occupation. He
concludes by referring to the new free trade
policy, and predicting the most favorable re-
suits The speech produced great depression
OF the Paris Bourse.
The English journals protest against the an
nexation of Savoy.
1t is reported that Prince Lucien Bonaparte
will probably be the proposed king of Tuscany.
The London Chronicle reiterateS its state
ment relative to treaty of alliance between
Austria and Russia, but says the treaty has
since been modified. The Journal de Stras-
burg gives official denial to the statement.
LONDON March 5.-In central Italy, votes
of the people are to be taken for an annexa-
ton 10 Sardinia and for a separate kingdom.
The Umbrian Marches demand annexation to
Piedmont The pope threatens Victor Eman-
uel with accommodation. The annexation
of Savoy by France is CONDEMNED by the Eng
lish minister.
The pope is said to be ready to make con-
cessions.
The Spanish papers are adverse to retain.
ing the COnquests in Morocco.
Consols 94s.
The Circassan experienced head winds and
moderate weather. No ice. She has three
hundred passengers. Sails tonight.