Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1860-02-07
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER NORTH
AMERICAN.
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

The Liverpool cotton market was buoyant. and
closed active.
Cotton buoyant. Breads,uas dull and easier.
Provisions dull.
Consols 95sa95i.
THE EugoPEAS coNoREss.
The announcement that Lord Cowley had re-
turned to Paris was premature. lie did not ar-
rive tbere till the l7th A Geographic dispatch
ca the subject says the Emperor requested Lord
CowIsy to declare to the English Cabinet that. al
though desiring an intimate understanding with
England on the basis Of non-interventioD. it was
to DO understood that he always considered him
self bound by the engagements OF Villafranca and
the treaties Of Zurich.
This reserve was maintained during the last ne
gotiations between France and England. The
assembling Of Congress it, therefore, still posi-
bic, its programme being founded on the treaties
Of Zurich.
The Cabinet of the Tuileres has formally re-
sumcd the negotiations concerning the Congress,
aud has by telegraph informed the Northern
Courts Of the desire of tho Emperor.
GREAT BRITAIN.
In anticipation Of the meeting of Parliament
on the 1Ith OF January, Palmcrston had issued
the usual circular to his supporters i'll the House
OF Commons. requesting their attendance AT tho
opening OF tire session, as business of great i'm
porlance is at once to be brought forward. The lead
ers Of tho respective parties bad likewise issued
given prior to the assembling of Parliament A
domestic affection, however, would prevent Dis
rucli from entertaining his followers.
At AN adjourned meeting Of the Great Ship
company tho Directors report was adopted, the
majority against the amendment being ,0i8. \
c1mmit~e Of investigation was appointed, aud it
was resolved that no new directors should DO
elected until after the presentation of the COM
mlttecs report
avn, sto &c Ia hurly Az,
reported under arrest upon "a charge Of having
caused The death OF six colorcd seamen by brutal
treatment had been brought up Tor examination
before the magistrates AZ Newport, Isle OF Wight.
Iyidoncc Of great cruelty was adduced, but it
vas asserted tor the defence that the men died
from the ciIcts Of yellow fever, which had pre-
vailed on board the vessel. The American Min
Stcr having sent n protest against the jurisdc
ton II the Court, the mag istrate had to dismiss
the ehtrG,.
The protest was accompanied with the request
that the magistrates wuuIi dctain the defendants
until the inat,er could he iiqured into by the
American Consul, - that they might be RENTED
To TIER own country, under the extradition trea-
ty. The magistrates considered that they could
Mt hold the accused without formal rcqusiton,
and they were accordingly discharged. The mato
had - be- conveyed to the ship under the protec-
ton Il the police, for fear o. tho mob. The Lon.
which II says -" These crimes, for which the
American merchant ecr.lcc has become uniustiy
Infamous, demand the serious attention OF II civil
wed people"
Another case Of cruelty on board the American
shlp Wizard King. which resulted in the death of
tho victim, had undergone an investigation before
thr Coroner in Leeds. The Jury ia their verdict,
state exhaustion to have been the cause oi the
death: but at the same time charge the officers OF
tho vessel with gross and cruel neglect.
1t was rumored that the government intends
calling Ia tho militia now em bodied.
The Queen had accepted the services of the en-.
rloycs IN the Cunnrd mail service at Liverpool AS
corps of artillery Volunteers. The force has
been organized by Mr.. Mclser, agent OF the line,
and wtiI number 400 men.
FRANCE.
NAPOLEON has Addressed II most important free
trade manifesto to Fouhl, Minister of State. 1t
Is dated January b, and published in the Paris
Nomttp Of tho l5h. The latter is in effect AS
oilows
Despite the uncertainty which still prevails on
certain points CT the foreign policy, pacific sou
ton may confidently be looked forward to the
IN u"ui has therefore arrived TO occupy oursev :
with lncaus of giycing greater dey elopmcnt o dfe
rcnt branches of tho national wealth. | commu
ulcute e. yon here the basis ot programmes OF re
Iorm, scNcral parts ut which will have to receive
IA" aipr,hatlon Of the Chambers. Our torcigi
commerce must be developed by exchange OF pro
ducts. bat we must frs, improve our agriculture,
and free uur industry from all inte,i n impedi
inenl, "hieh place 1t III position ot nierinrty
\ general system of sound political economy nlnn'
can. by increasing tlp national wealth, sprea,
prosperity among tho working classes. Ever,
year the state grants con tidcrablo sums to a1rl
culture, Tor clearing weuds and lowering hill,
grounds. Great works OF draining, irrient,ns
0al clcuiiuG ground are Ia le continued. TO On
courage manufactured productions il is ncccssar,
t. exempt from al duties primary articles md
slcnsahie to Industry, and 10 advance capital vt
moderate rate OF interest. with will assist in peril ct
lug materials. BY thosc measures agrculur,
will find issue for its products; industry. trcet
from all interior obstaclr~, Will ndyantcously con,
pete with foreign products, and commerce vii
make fresh advance 10 countcrbalance the re
laction # duties ON primary articles and provis
ions of great consumption, redemption of public
debt will be professionally suspended"
The letter then sums up the intended reforms
viz = Suppression OF duty wool and cotton
successive reduction of dues ON sugar and coffee
vigorous improvement OF the means OF communi
cation reduction Ct the canal dues by IL genera
lowering OF transport costs loans to DO granite,
to agricul lure and industry; considerable work
OF public utility suppression of the prohibition
in customs and commercial treaties with torei u
Powers. The 100000 irnncs remaining iisposa
BILE from the last loan will be applied in thre
yearly credits to the execution OF great publ
works. Tho Emperor concludes:
Il am convinced that ! shall obtain the sur
| port Of the Senate and Legislative body TO thes
| reforms | am anxious to fsausurate with the,
new era of peace and to insure its blessings t
| Frauce"
The letter attracted great attention. With scarce
ly an exception the Paris press applaud the pr,
iect, and in England it gives great satisfaction
| L., ioAs Joe ,dor
as follows;
| We are in no condition ourselves at present
reduce our revenue, and we are opposed to cen
mercial treaties, but still we hope that it NAV b
in the power of the Chancellor of the Excheoue,
: IN consideration Of the imrnlsc these shan goa mn,