The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1860-01-26
FURTHER FROM EUROPE.

Tie stesmship Africa, which sailed from Liv.
poo at 9.o'clock on the 9TH inst, arrived at
Ne's York yesterday morning, bringing 30 pas.
sen yers.
The Proposed Congress.-All advices tend to
SHOW that it is extremely uncertain whether the
Congress will meet at all. .,
Frdhce.-The Paris Moniteur officially An
nounces the appointment of NJ. de Thourenel,
ambassador at Constantinople, as Minister of
Foreign Affairs, in the stead of NJ le Comte
Walewski, whose resignation is accepted,
second decree in the Moniteur anrs
that the members of the Privy C-- ounces
receive an annual salary &c ,Ouncil are to
The Journal Of y :. S4,COo per annum.
cle-suppose' -.omc had published an arti-
bitta- under official auspices-of so
nature as regards the late pamphlet
that French papers did not dare to reproduce
It, The Constitutional publishes an article
regrettng the appearance of the offensive man.
ifesto, but says that although France NAV be
grieved by it, she will not hold the Pope re-
sponsible.
The London Heralds Paris correspondent
states that Walewski was positively dismissed
His successor was regarded as antagonistic TO
England
A report had been drawn up by the most emf
nent lurIsconsuts of the French bar, which es-
tablshes the right of Freuchmen to petition
the Senate for changes in the existing laws.
The Paris Bourse had continued depressed,
ana kentes went as low as $3.50. On the 9Th,
however, there was friner tone, and the clo-
sing price was 6S.45.
Great Eritain.-The London Times regards
the dismissal of Walewski as declaration that
Napoleon Ill is disposed to commit himself 10
the more liberal and generous line of policy. TO
cast himself into the Italian cause, and to
MAINTAIN 1t against all the powers of despotism
and all the hostility of the Church The Times
warns the Emperor, that although he NAV
count on the sympathy of England in his
STAND Tor the Italians, he must not expect that
she Will join him In an offensive alliance against
the other Powers
The English journals regard the change as
hopeful for the Italian cause.
An address to Lord Palmerston. PRAYING the
Government to use its influence in maintaining
the integrity and independence of the Pope's
COMMONS, was in course of signature by the
Roman Catholics in Ireland
A correspondence had recently taken place
between s. T. Remonds, free born American
woman OF color, and Mr.. Dallas, the American
Minister in London. A visa to Miss Remonds's
passport was refused by Mr.. Dallas, on the
ground that she was person of color
An enthusiastic reform meeting was held at
on the 9th instant Mr.. Bright
was the principal speaker. A resolution adopt.
ed calls for larger extension of the franchise
and the adoption Of the ballot system
Pusstd.-Tbe draft Of the new law for the
reform of ,he army in Prussia had been com.
pleted. The peace number of the line is to be |
increased by $4,000 men, making a total Of
$4,000.
MEETING OF THE LOUISIANA LEGIsIAJyRE- |
The GovERNoR's MESSAGE Ne,c Orleans |
Jan. l9.-The Governors message was trans |
mitted to the Legislature of this State yester-
day. The Governor recommends that the State |
be prepared to meet her sister States of the |
south, IN Convention, in case certain contin-
gencies be complied with. He hyors retalia.
ting TIE hostiity of the North by licensing and
lntlctlng determinations against Northern
goods amounting to an absolute prohibition.
The House passed joint resolution declaring
that the Harper's Ferry affair was an attack
upon the rights and privileges of the South,
and showing the hostility of the North. The
Governor says he considers that the election of
a Republican President is a cause for disao.
luton of the Union.
The ATTEMPT TO ISrRopysx SsAvKRr INTO
MINNEsorAs-The bill ~ she House, introd-
BY Mr.. Sweet, Of Sask Rapids and .,,,,,a ueed
30 vehementay by Col. Robe supp0rted
Yesterday xo,ed Dr. sery in Minnesota, was
,orter has lot >wn by 81 to IL. Our re-
,crats vb. gwen the names of the IL Dem
We :. =, voted for the atrocious proposition. |
must obtain them, however, and let our
readers see. hereafter the dozen Democrats who |
sought to vote slavery into Minnesota. There
is no doubt about two of them-George w.
Sweet and Col. d. A. Robertson. Mark the |
enemies of liberty and humanity Isl. Paul
Mnnesotian, 5h. 500
CoLoRED PERSONS IN SOMERSET Co., Md
The citizens Of Quantieo district, Somerset
county, Md, at recent public meeting adopted
resolutions disappearing of the practice of hiring
slaves of rnasters, with the provision that the
slaves first give their consent, and protesting
against allowing hired slaves the use or en-
ployment Of their own time. 1t was also re
solved that the constables of the district should
arrest every colored person found in posses |
sion of firearms, and all white or colored per |
sons of suspicious character, who are to be |
compelled 70 give an account of themselves
Bat. Sun.
THE VERA CRUz MAIL LrsE-Neac Orleans
Jan. 20.-h Is feared that mail communication |
by steam hence with Mexican ports will soon |
be abandoned, as the compensation allowed BY |
the Federal Government does not pay for the |
expense of carrying it on. Should such be the |
case, the regret here will be universal.
KANSAS ArFAIRs.-L earenportA, Jan. 19-I
The Territorial Legislature has adjourned sine
die, the general understanding being that the
Governor will Immediately convene them again
by q special proclamation. The difficult, |
arising from the adjournment to Lawrence is